Why Spain’s prime minister is most vociferous EU leader criticising US on Venezuela
Pedro Sánchez warns that Donald Trump’s actions push Latin America towards ‘uncertainty, warmongering’
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I once stayed in a hotel where the minibar was included in the price. I have been chasing that high ever since
A dear pal and I flew to Tenerife on New Year’s Eve to see in 2026 with a week in the winter sun
‘Good thing’ that ‘brutal dictator’ Maduro gone from power, says Harris
Venezuelan president’s capture by US is ‘complex when it comes to international law’, says Tánaiste
Tough stance on Israel offers respite to Spain’s embattled Sánchez
Socialist leader says his government is ‘on right side of history’ as political foes accuse him of cynical distraction tactics
Top travel: the hottest destinations to visit in 2026
Plan your year with our perfect picks for international travel, from El Salvador to Mozambique
Four members of Spanish family missing after boat sinks off Indonesia in bad weather
Vessel carrying 11 passengers capsized in waves of up to three metres near tourist island
Spanish villagers devastated by forest fire win €468m in lottery prizes
Mayor says Christmas windfall created ‘a cascade of emotions after such a terrible year’
Spain fines Airbnb €64m for listing unlicensed properties on platform
Sanction is second-biggest fine ever imposed by Spain’s consumer authority
Fourteen fishermen rescued from boat driven onto rocks near Dingle Harbour
Concerns the Spanish owned FV Fastnet could break up on rocks at Bínn Bán in Kerry
Two Wine Buff bottles suitable for Christmas dinner
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Rueda and Dão regions can offer good value for money
Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Party rocked by scandals in Spain
Several left-wing politicians caught up in sex-related controversies
Iceland is fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation
Country is joined by Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain who withdrew of Israeli conduct in Gaza war
Spain investigates origin of swine virus affecting pork exports
Farmers to cull 30,000 pigs near Barcelona in effort to contain outbreak of African Swine Fever found in wild boar
Zara owner Inditex reports strong start to winter sales
Fashion giant’s expansion has been squeezed by trade frictions and softer consumer deand
Spain’s exiled former monarch annoys royal household with video
Juan Carlos’s memoirs cause a stir in advance of Spanish publication
What will €199,000 buy in Spain, France, Morocco, Italy and Co Kerry?
One price, home and away: from a villa with guest apartment in Alicante to a cottage by the sea in Ballybunion
A stranger in a pub in Spain hugged me like we were old friends after Parrott’s heroics
In the ensuing mayhem, a man I’d never met before hugged me like we were old friends
What will €420,000 buy in Spain, France, the UK, Portugal and Galway?
From a country villa with a pool in Murcia to a detached home on an acre in Keekill
Spanish attorney general found guilty of leaking confidential information
Court finds that Álvaro García Ortiz revealed personal details related to tax status of right-wing politician
Occupied Territories Bill: Three EU countries have passed Bills sanctioning Israel, Dáil told
Labour TD asks why Government is ‘dancing to tune’ of 5% of US Congress when no multinational says it is pulling out of Ireland
Raptures in Rioja: how to squeeze the last drop out of this wine region
From traditional luxury accommodation to eating and drinking like a local, we’ve uncovered all the insider foodie travel tips
Irish winemaker in Catalonia: ‘It’s like milking in Roscommon, but it’s 18 degrees today’
Ireland is a key market for Tom Gallagher’s Tomish wines: ‘Irish people support Irish who go out and do something different’
‘Whitewashing Francoism’: Spanish youth flirt with far right as 50th anniversary of dictator’s death nears
The far right is surging amid a housing shortage and other problems afflicting the young, as a quarter of this cohort now view the dictatorship positively
Cop30 seeks to tackle the ‘information crisis’ on climate issues
Fighting disinformation and conspiracy theories appear on summit’s agenda for the first time
Misconduct proven against doctor who allegedly failed to refer seriously ill boys to A&E
Teenager later had testicle removed and infant was found to have meningitis, Medical Council hears
Catholic bishop investigated over sexual abuse claims in first of its kind Spanish case
Rafael Zornoza alleged to have abused man between ages of 14 and 21 with accusations dating back to mid-1990s
‘It’s a rare opportunity’: Students share advice for study abroad in Europe
From budgeting to language learning, students reflect on their experiences studying abroad
Three die as heavy seas batter Spanish island of Tenerife
The Canary Islands are on alert for coastal hazards, the islands’ emergency service said
Four prize-winning wines to buy right now in your local off-licence
These bottles are all winners in the Star Awards run by independent wine shops and off-licences
Spain issues fine for AI-generated sexual images in landmark sanction
About 20 schoolgirls depicted in fake photographs
Ireland ‘must not be seen as the easy place to get into’, says Minister
Ireland will have ‘very active’ EU presidency on migration issue, says European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne
When is the draw for the Women’s World Cup and who are Ireland likely to face?
Worst case scenario could be Carla Ward’s team drawn with world and European champions, Spain and England
‘I made mistakes’: Valencia regional president resigns over management of fatal flooding
Carlos Mazón did not attend related emergency meetings on day more than 200 died following torrential rain
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