Spain
Who is Who in Sánchez’s New Coalition Government?
National Politics
January 14, 2020
Who is Who in Sánchez’s New Coalition Government?
For the first time since the ill-fated Second Republic (1931-36), members of several political parties will have a seat at…
Spain Reburies Franco, While a Buried Past Reemerges
History
November 27, 2019
Spain Reburies Franco, While a Buried Past Reemerges
On October 26, the remains of Franco were exhumed from the mausoleum in the Valley of the Fallen near Madrid,…
Spanish General Election 2019: All You Need to Know
National Politics
April 26, 2019
Spanish General Election 2019: All You Need to Know
As Spaniards head to the polls this Sunday, here is all you need to know about the snap election called…
The Rise and Fall of Pedro Sánchez in Spanish Politics
National Politics
April 24, 2019
The Rise and Fall of Pedro Sánchez in Spanish Politics
Holding a general election was one of PM Sánchez’s pledges just before being sworn into office, which begs the question:…
Catalonia in the Wintertime: A Journey
Travel
February 2, 2019
Catalonia in the Wintertime: A Journey
Playa, sol e independencia? Just like any classic holiday destination, Catalonia must cope with stereotypes. The colourful Instagram pages of…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Spain
Culture
December 6, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Spain
In Spain, December 6th marks the anniversary of a referendum held in 1978. In this referendum, a new constitution was…
The Thirty Years’ War Began 400 Years Ago – And We’re All Living In The World It Created
History
July 5, 2018
The Thirty Years’ War Began 400 Years Ago – And We’re All Living In The World It Created
This year marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, but that’s not the only major commemoration…
Spanish football (World Cup 2018)
Culture
June 14, 2018
Spanish football (World Cup 2018)
Spanish football There are two teams above all else in Spanish football (well, some might say 2.5 with Atletico Madrid). The Champions…
Spain: Road to Eurovision
Culture
May 3, 2018
Spain: Road to Eurovision
Spain is one of the Big Five of the Eurovision Song Contest. The country is a veteran of the Contest…
United, But How? Decentralisation vs Federalism
Federalist Theory
January 23, 2018
United, But How? Decentralisation vs Federalism
One of the main recurring questions in the debate about decentralisation is whether some countries are federal or simply decentralised.…