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John Banville at the Prado in Madrid: ‘I’d say the Caravaggio in Ireland is a lot better’
Writer is one of a group of novelists taking residence in apartment overlooking acclaimed museum
Spain’s former king faces tax fraud allegations
Investigation into Juan Carlos was closed after he made payments
Deal struck to approve senior EU commissioners
MEPs set to sign off on Spanish and Italian commissioners, whose approval had been bogged down in row
Rafa Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat
As stellar tennis career ends, Spanish former world number one says he was ‘just a kid that followed their dreams’
Believe Nothing Until it is Officially Denied: Claud Cockburn and the Invention of Guerrilla Journalism - A manic press career
Patrick Cockburn remains detached but proud of father’s career as determined, ruthless revolutionary
Fallout over Spanish floods threatens formation of new European Commission
Conservatives agitating to block appointment of Socialist government’s nominee, Teresa Ribera, in bitter row over blame for flooding failures
Nine things we learned about state of the planet and turbulent climate geopolitics from first week of Cop29
A chasm remains between countries who believe carbon pollution is the source of our collective ills and those who believe oil and gas are to be used to drive their economies
Spanish official blames flood alert failure on Madrid, not his long lunch
Head of Valencia regional government spent three hours with a journalist on day emergency alerts were sent out late
Torrential rain expected in Malaga and Tarragona as Spain shuts schools and evacuates residents
Emergency workers recovered the bodies of two young brothers aged three and five who were carried away by floods in the Valencian town of Torrent two weeks ago
Spain braces for new storms as flooding disaster’s political fallout continues
Eight Spanish areas were once again put on alert on Tuesday for heavy rain, high waves, and strong winds in the Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Valencia
Washing up in Iberia: ‘We realised we weren’t ever going to sail the world, so we moved ashore and sold the boat’
Plans changed when this family paid a visit to a little piece of paradise during a round-the-world yacht trip
Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of ‘terrifying’ sexual harassment
Sexual aggression ‘endemic’ on route through Spain, Portugal and France with solo female pilgrims at risk
Spain: Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over handling of fatal flooding by authorities
More than 220 people died in one of Europe’s worst natural disasters in decades with regional leader accused of issuing warning too late
Spain floods: calls for resignation of Valencia leader
Politician Carlos Mazón’s whereabouts on the day of disaster under scrutiny
What will €200,000 buy in Spain, France, Italy, the US or Tipperary?
A rustic home with shared pool in the Umbrian hills, a farmhouse in Brittany and more
Spanish police seek DNA samples for missing in wake of deadly floods
More than €10bn to be set aside to help victims, prime minister Pedro Sánchez says
Mud-slinging spreads as Spain struggles to manage floods tragedy
Anger boils over as Valencians vent fury at ruling class
‘Whoever does the schedule should take a good look at themselves’: La Liga carries on despite floods
With Spain still mourning Valencia’s victims, why did the national league play on?
Spain floods: 7,500 troops deployed to disaster zone, strong hailstorm lashes Barcelona
Death toll from flooding in eastern region reaches 217 amid growing anger over slow response
Irish woman in Valencia: ‘Living in a fourth floor apartment means we still have a home’
Spain floods: Christine Connolly said no rain fell where she lives but her village was inundated with floodwater from elsewhere
Residents throw mud and insults at Spanish king and PM on visit to flood-hit town in Valencia
Member of public express rage over apparent lack of action ahead of deluge by authorities as death toll climbs to 217
Spain floods: Death toll rises to 211, thousands more troops are deployed to help searches
Experts estimate that about 12 months of rain fell in eight hours on Tuesday
Spain floods: ‘It’s going to be a very long time until everything is back to normal’
Areas south of Valencia bore the brunt of the floods earlier this week which left more than 200 people dead
Spain floods: Death toll rises to 205 as Valencia region warned of more rain to come
Number of people missing still unknown days after muddy deluge destroyed homes, swept away cars and cut off access to several areas
Spain floods: Red weather warning issued, death toll climbs and Valencia among areas declared ‘disaster zones’
Affected areas in three regions, including Valencia, declared disaster zones with drinking water scarce and thousands lacking power
What will €250,000 buy in the US, the Caribbean, Spain, England and Edenderry?
An apartment in New Orleans, a beach-front villa in Trinidad and Tobago, a flat in Whitby and more
Two rich, warming Spanish wines at a great price
Wines for the Weekend: Toro is a region in northern Spain, known for producing big powerful red wines
Death toll in Spain’s floods rises to 158 with ‘dozens and dozens’ missing, says minister
One year’s worth of rain fell in eights hours in parts of country’s Valencia region while rescue teams continue searches
‘I’ve never seen anything like it before’: Irish in Spain left in ‘shock’ after fatal flooding
Dublin woman forced to abandon home with no preparation as rooms began to fill with water in ‘frightening’ experience
Explained: How so much rain fell in Valencia in such a short space of time
Shocking storm exposes lack of preparedness to extreme weather fuelled by global warming
Flooding in Spain in pictures: Wrecked vehicles, deluged streets, mud-filled homes
Flash floods and mudslides cause chaos in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia
‘The whole of Spain cries with you’: At least 95 dead and many missing as flash floods hit Valencia region
Streets were flooded as rivers burst their banks, bridges collapsed and cars, often with drivers inside, were pushed along by the water
Spain flash floods kill at least 95 people in Valencia region
Spain weeps with those looking for their loved ones, says PM Pedro Sanchez, as emergency services work to reach worst-hit areas
Spanish floods: ‘It was like a disaster movie’, say Irish in Valencia
‘People are actually walking to the airport, carrying suitcases,’ says Irish man who had travelled to Valencia for long weekend
Spain flash floods: Have you been impacted? Tell us your story
Flooding from Malaga to Valencia: Dozens killed after torrential rain
Gerry Hutch could spend months in custody in Lanzarote, say gardaí
Veteran Dublin criminal expected to apply for bail immediately
Resignation of Spanish politician triggers sexual assault scandal
Íñigo Errejón was a founding member of the far-left Podemos party
What will €340,000 buy in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Bali and Co Carlow?
A townhouse with sea views on the Algarve, a contemporary apartment in Palma, abig apartment in a palazzo on Sicily’s Riviera, a Balinese villa or a detached dormer in Tullow
Gerry Hutch arrested in Spain under money-laundering investigation
Hutch (61) detained on Lanzarote and his Clontarf home searched as part of Spanish police inquiry
Why is Gerry Hutch still being targeted?
Gangland leader is focus of Spanish Guardia Civil investigation into international money laundering
Spain faces wave of discontent over housing
Protesters occupy square in Valencia because of rental costs as housing minister says ‘there are no magic wands’
You’ll escape the grey in Gran Canaria, but there’s much more to it than sun, sea and sand
Gran Canaria’s combination of ancient history, old-world glamour, incredible food and lots of sunshine makes it the perfect spot for a bit of winter warmth
Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Oscar-tipped Emilia Pérez: ‘I put my entire life and soul into creating this character’
If the Spanish star gets an Academy Award nomination for her role in Jacques Audiard’s film, she’ll be the first openly trans performer to do so
Spain’s government under fire over plan to house migrants in disused airport
Built at cost of over €1 billion, Ciudad Real airport operated for only three years before euro zone crisis
Great wines from the world’s largest vineyard for less than €20
La Mancha is perhaps better known as the land of Don Quixote, but its limestone soils and arid climate are perfect for growing grapes
Spain at loggerheads with former colonies going into Hispanic Day celebrations
Disputes mar Madrid’s relations with Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico
What will €260,000 buy in France, Spain, Sweden, Mexico and Kilkenny?
One price, home and away: seaside apartments in Torrevieja and Quintana Roo, traditional homes in Brittany and Vastra Gotaland or a detached cottage near Kilmoganny village
Spanish right claims it was tricked into enabling early release of terrorists
Reform to criminal records law could see more than 40 jailed members of Eta benefit
Hosting of pro-Palestinian group makes Spain ‘paradise of hatred’, Israel says
Madrid deems Israeli claim ‘totally inappropriate’
Can AI ever replicate human art? Maybe that’s the wrong question
There’s an important difference between art made by AI, and art made using AI
Bullfights in Spain and Portugal should be child-free zones, say campaigners
Activists cite ‘serious impact’ on development and physical risk at festivals
Migrant arrivals to Canary Islands surging as capsizing tragedy strikes
More than 50 people believed to have died while crossing to islands from west Africa
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