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Palacio Solecio: regal renovation breathes new life into palace

Palacio Solecio: regal renovation breathes new life into palace
An elegant hotel tucked in the side streets of Malaga’s old town
15 Feb 2022
Millionaire ‘mugged’ of bitcoin fortune by masked raiders

Millionaire ‘mugged’ of bitcoin fortune by masked raiders
Co-founder of ‘Spanish Facebook’ says he was tortured into revealing cryptocurrency passwords
5 Nov 2021
The pros and cons of legal prostitution

The pros and cons of legal prostitution
Spain’s PM has vowed to ban sex work, which he says ‘enslaves’ women
21 Oct 2021
7Pines Resort Ibiza: hedonistic days are gone, R&R is where it’s at

7Pines Resort Ibiza: hedonistic days are gone, R&R is where it’s at
Enjoy wellness and great food on the west coast of this Balearic beauty
21 Oct 2021
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid: fine-tuning the art of hospitality 

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid: fine-tuning the art of hospitality
This is a perfect staging point to explore Spanish capital’s Golden Triangle of Art
20 Oct 2021
El Palace Hotel, Barcelona: the art of luxury 

El Palace Hotel, Barcelona: the art of luxury
Experience the cultural heritage of the Catalan capital as you soak up the Spanish sun
11 Aug 2021
Spain criminalises support for Franco

Spain criminalises support for Franco
New legislation includes fines of up to €150,000 for ‘glorifying’ the dictator and Spanish Civil War
22 Jul 2021

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Will Catalan pardons calm Spanish tensions?

Will Catalan pardons calm Spanish tensions?
Spanish PM hoping to create ‘spirit of dialogue’ as separatist leaders vow to fight on
22 Jun 2021
A brief history of human cannibalism

A brief history of human cannibalism
Madrid arrest brings focus on historic practice
18 Jun 2021
Why migrants are surging on Spain’s southern border with Morocco

Why migrants are surging on Spain’s southern border with Morocco
Rabat scales back border protections in retaliation over long-running Saharan dispute
19 May 2021
How European countries are faring with second waves of Covid

How European countries are faring with second waves of Covid
Italy and Spain have recorded highest daily death tolls since spring
18 Nov 2020
Spanish coronavirus mutation blamed for Europe’s second wave

Spanish coronavirus mutation blamed for Europe’s second wave
Holidaymakers spread the new Covid-19 variant across the continent
30 Oct 2020
Why Spain’s former king has fled into exile

Why Spain’s former king has fled into exile
Corruption scandal threatens to tarnish legacy of monarch who re-established Spanish democracy
4 Aug 2020
Spain ‘secretly lobbied’ US over Gibraltar sovereignty

Spain ‘secretly lobbied’ US over Gibraltar sovereignty
‘Aggressive’ campaign sought to build American support for more Spanish control over the outpost
3 Aug 2020
Quiz of The Week: 25 - 31 July

Quiz of The Week: 25 - 31 July
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
31 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: Johnson hiring a ‘shield for incompetence’

Instant Opinion: Johnson hiring a ‘shield for incompetence’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 29 July
29 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: Harry and Meghan ‘nothing without gossip’

Instant Opinion: Harry and Meghan ‘nothing without gossip’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 28 July
28 Jul 2020
Who is hacking Catalonian politicians’ phones?

Who is hacking Catalonian politicians’ phones?
Facebook-owned messenger service confirms attempts to access regional parliament speaker’s device
28 Jul 2020
Reaction: rising EU infections mean ‘all travel a risk’ 

Reaction: rising EU infections mean ‘all travel a risk’
Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase
28 Jul 2020
Explained: is it safe to book a holiday in Europe?

Explained: is it safe to book a holiday in Europe?
Government accused of creating ‘sense of panic’ with sudden change in travel advice
27 Jul 2020
The government holiday quarantine list: where is next?

The government holiday quarantine list: where is next?
France and Germany rumoured to be next for removal from safe-to-fly list
27 Jul 2020
Is Spain set to join Portugal on the UK’s ‘no-holiday’ list?

Is Spain set to join Portugal on the UK’s ‘no-holiday’ list?
Spike in Covid cases reported by Madrid could see the popular tourist destination declared unsafe for Britons
22 Jul 2020
Coronavirus: why antibody rates vary so widely

Coronavirus: why antibody rates vary so widely
Tests show that likely levels of immunity range from 68% in parts of New York to less than 1% in India
10 Jul 2020
Herd immunity hopes hit by Covid antibodies study results

Herd immunity hopes hit by Covid antibodies study results
Experts say ‘sobering’ results show importance of vaccine and track-and-trace systems
7 Jul 2020
Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?

Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?
Authorities struggling to close down illegal parties in London and other cities around the continent
29 Jun 2020
Botched art restoration fuels calls for tighter regulation

Botched art restoration fuels calls for tighter regulation
Conservationist claims politicians ‘don’t give a toss’ in wake of ‘Potato Madonna’ fiasco
23 Jun 2020
How a medieval Spanish town became a Coronavirus hotspot

How a medieval Spanish town became a Coronavirus hotspot
A cluster of towns in idyllic La Rioja have an alarming mortality rate
4 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: how relaxing lockdown rules has impacted Europe

Coronavirus: how relaxing lockdown rules has impacted Europe
UK lagging behind on lifting restrictions
11 May 2020
Spain relaxes lockdown as daily death toll falls to 517

Spain relaxes lockdown as daily death toll falls to 517
Industrial and construction workers allowed to return to work as strict rules loosened
14 Apr 2020
Italy and Spain see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

Italy and Spain see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Officials express cautious optimism as death tolls fall in both nations
6 Apr 2020
Are we seeing the rise of the virtual protest?

Are we seeing the rise of the virtual protest?
Demonstrators from Israel to Spain are migrating onto the internet to spread their messages
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: where did Spain go wrong in outbreak response?

Coronavirus: where did Spain go wrong in outbreak response?
The country’s death toll now exceeds that in China
26 Mar 2020
New insect species named after Lady Gaga

New insect species named after Lady Gaga
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Mar 2020
Ritz-Carlton Abama review: a tantalising taste of Tenerife

Ritz-Carlton Abama review: a tantalising taste of Tenerife
As a Marriott Bonvoy member, you can see (and taste) how Michelin-starred chefs create their magic
5 Mar 2020