Spain

Gaudí the architect hit heights by first being Gaudí the geometrist

Mathematical elegance underlies Barcelona’s famous landmark

Brussels blame game masks member states’ role in Gaza inaction

A coalition of hesitant governments has repeatedly derailed efforts to impose trade or diplomatic costs on Israel

World Cup 2026, Day 5: Iran make their mark in US after Dubliner stars against Spain

Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay find Saudi Arabia hard to beat

‘We’re all so proud’: Mother of Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde’s Lopes delighted with Spain draw

Judy Lopes says seeing her son play in 0-0 draw against Spain in 2026 World Cup was an ‘out-of-body’ experience

Picture perfect: falling for the charms of Marbella

A sunny place for shady people, or glam getaway on the Costa del Sol? The Andalusian town’s golden age lives on

The Pope battled with Bad Bunny for the attention of Spain’s youth. Ultimately, Leo won

Pontiff calls for ‘truth, justice and reparation’ for sexual abuse victims

Pope Leo appeals to world leaders for more humane treatment of migrants

Pontiff makes ‘appeal to the conscience’ of politicians during visit to Spain’s Canary Islands

Pope Leo XIV challenges EU over migration and rearmament policies

Pontiff tells politicians in Spain that migration is challenging conscience of nations, and that military deterrence can never build lasting peace

World Cup Group H guide: Stage set for Lamine Yamal to shine with Spain

Shamrock Rovers defender Pico looks to keep dream going with Cape Verde

Dramatic jump in visitor nights spent in Ireland, according to EU figures

Surge in Ireland dwarfed experience in other EU states but may be distorted by reported slump in numbers last year

Pope Leo tells Spanish parliament migrants must be respected

Weeklong visit includes trip to meet migrants in Canary Islands

Pope Leo calls on leaders to reject polarisation as he begins Spanish tour

Pontiff is also due to meet survivors of sexual abuse by clergy in the Spanish Catholic church

Pope Leo draws more than a million to Madrid streets for open-air Mass

About ‌1.2 ​million people fill Plaza de Cibeles and the surrounding areas of Spanish capital, Vatican says

Wine and travel: John Wilson’s favourite wine trips from Spain to New Zealand

Avoiding the beaten track can lead to a cheaper and possibly more enriching experience for travellers who appreciate a good glass or bottle

World is crying for peace, says Pope Leo in Spain as he urges leaders to temper divisions

Leo XVI will become the first pope to address the Spanish parliament

From brain to drain: How was €50m wasted on a planned IT system for Ireland’s rail network?

Oireachtas committees to begin investigations into cost overruns on project once called the ‘brain of the railway’ by a Government Minister

Afternoons of Solitude review: The bull seems to sense it’s about to die in the ring

With no narration or commentary, this bullfighting documentary is a powerful condemnation

Spices, slushies, ‘drinkable salad’: the foods foreign chefs in Ireland eat at home to cool down

Five chefs who’ve swapped hotter climates for Ireland share memories of the food and drinks they miss and what they like about Irish summers

Tenerife wedding planner that closed suddenly says those chasing money are ‘wasting’ their time

Co-owner of Weddings in Tenerife urges people not to ‘keep chasing this like it was a crime’

Spain defends its rejection of Trump’s ‘law of the jungle’ approach to foreign policy

Foreign minister José Manuel Albares says Spain is simply sticking to its internationalist principles while others forget theirs

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