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Europe

Spain’s flood poses far-reaching political questions

Over 200 died. Who is being blamed?

Europe

Floods in Spain cause death and devastation

The storms resulting from the seasonal “cold drop” are strengthened by global warming

Europe

Pedro Sánchez clings to office at a cost to Spain’s democracy

His opponents accuse him of subverting the constitution

Culture

Madrid, one of Europe’s largest cities, deserves more appreciation

It is now the subject of a comprehensive new biography

Europe

How a Spanish province became the world’s truffle leader

Teruel has replaced France’s Périgord atop the tuber charts

Culture

Spain’s footballers, cream of the Euros, reflect a changed nation

Sport can express fierce rivalries—but it can also heal

Obituary

Ángeles Flórez Peón, “Maricuela”, made sure Spain did not forget its history

The last militiawoman who defended the Second Republic died on May 23rd, aged 105

Business

Lessons in risk-taking from buccaneering BBVA

The Spanish lender places brave political bets at home and abroad

Europe

Beyond France, the European elections will deliver more of the same

Outside France and Germany, the centre has largely held

Culture

Bullfighting is under attack

It reveals a lot about politics and attitudes towards Spain

The Economist explains

What does it mean to recognise Palestinian statehood? 

Ireland, Norway and Spain will be the latest to do so

Europe

Has the spectre of terrorism finally been excised from Spain?

Good news comes from the success of a terrorist-linked political party

Europe

Will Spain’s prime minister suddenly quit?

Pedro Sánchez stunned Spain with a promise to announce plans on April 29th

Europe

Carles Puigdemont aims to reignite Catalan separatism

But the region is tired and divided

Culture

The usurpers from Girona are shaking up Spanish football

But the underdog story is not as romantic as it looks

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