Spain

Italy and Spain have recorded highest daily death tolls since spring

Holidaymakers spread the new Covid-19 variant across the continent

Corruption scandal threatens to tarnish legacy of monarch who re-established Spanish democracy

‘Aggressive’ campaign sought to build American support for more Spanish control over the outpost

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Facebook-owned messenger service confirms attempts to access regional parliament speaker’s device

Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase

Government accused of creating ‘sense of panic’ with sudden change in travel advice

France and Germany rumoured to be next for removal from safe-to-fly list

Spike in Covid cases reported by Madrid could see the popular tourist destination declared unsafe for Britons

Tests show that likely levels of immunity range from 68% in parts of New York to less than 1% in India

Experts say ‘sobering’ results show importance of vaccine and track-and-trace systems

Authorities struggling to close down illegal parties in London and other cities around the continent

Conservationist claims politicians ‘don’t give a toss’ in wake of ‘Potato Madonna’ fiasco

A cluster of towns in idyllic La Rioja have an alarming mortality rate

UK lagging behind on lifting restrictions

Industrial and construction workers allowed to return to work as strict rules loosened

Officials express cautious optimism as death tolls fall in both nations

Demonstrators from Israel to Spain are migrating onto the internet to spread their messages

The country’s death toll now exceeds that in China

And other stories from the stranger side of life

As a Marriott Bonvoy member, you can see (and taste) how Michelin-starred chefs create their magic

Pedro Sanchez has agreed historic deal with anti-austerity group

It’s not just a game between the top two teams in La Liga

Millions have taken to the streets across the globe this year demanding change

Polling fails to break the country's impasse and sets up months of negotiations

All indications are that Spain is heading down another political dead end - can anything change the political dynamic?

Long-running battle to rebury dictator ‘undeniable triumph’ for ruling Socialists amid accusations of political opportunism

Monday marks the 214th anniversary of Britain’s most famous naval victory

Barcelona hit by second night of violence as Catalan activists and police clash