Spain
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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
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
Culture
The usurpers from Girona are shaking up Spanish football
But the underdog story is not as romantic as it looks