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New corruption scandal, same old story? Why Spanish politics keeps failing to clean up its act

With the prime minister now mired in scandal, a culture shift is towards accountability is crucial, says María Ramírez, journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es

The Guardian - UK

In Spain, a chat on the doorstep is a custom worth preserving in the digital age

It’s great to see so much support for the value of ‘taking the breeze’ – the authorities must respect public space too, says María Ramírez, journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es

The Guardian - UK

In the Madrid power cuts, I saw patience and common sense – but we were woefully unprepared

People queued calmly for torches and shared radios, but our vulnerability in an internet-reliant world was badly exposed, says Guardian Europe columnist María Ramírez

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Why is Spain’s economy booming? Thanks to migration – which proves xenophobia doesn’t pay

With Spanish GDP growth leading Europe last year, diversity is making us richer – not only financially but culturally, too, says journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears

Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota

The Independent UK

A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more houses, writes Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

I love to travel Europe by train. But here’s what a joined-up 21st-century network needs

Passenger numbers are rising, but competing with budget airlines will take work on ticket prices, infrastructure and integration, says Guardian Europe columnist María Ramírez

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A prime minister defending immigration? It can happen. It just did here in Spain

Pedro Sánchez’s tone sharply contrasts with that of his European counterparts. He needs to prove it’s not just rhetoric, says Guardian Europe columnist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Carles Puigdemont’s escape antics may look comic. But he is Spain’s version of Donald Trump

The former Catalan president staged a dramatic flight from Barcelona – but his charade could fuel extremism in the region and beyond, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Excitement and stoicism in Spain as country prepares for Euro 2024 final

La Roja may be favourites to win against England, but few in Madrid are taking anything for granted

The Guardian - UK

‘I feel sorry for British voters’: our panel on how the UK election is seen around Europe

Britain may be about to buck a European trend and elect a progressive government – but correspondents find Brexit amnesia bemusing and Nigel Farage’s return surreal

The Guardian - UK

Catalans once longed for freedom from Spain. Now that doesn’t look so appealing

With most voters in Catalonia rejecting independence-seeking parties, the pro-separatist chaos of 2017 is a distant memory, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

How did a Spanish chef gain a hotline to the White House?

José Andrés sends cooks into disaster zones. He has led a backlash over Gaza against Netanyahu that no protest or politician could have matched, says María Ramírez of elDiario.es

The Guardian - UK

Is Spain’s late-night lifestyle a precious part of our culture – or should we be more like sensible Sweden?

With restaurants serving dinner until 1 am, we are outliers in Europe. But some are attacking calls for change as a loss of freedom, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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What will Spain look like when it runs out of water? Barcelona is giving us a glimpse

Angry farmers, worried tourism workers and unprepared politicians – Catalonia is on the frontline of a drought-stricken future, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

EU citizens are being kicked out of the UK. In Spain people are asking: why not treat Brits the same way?

Does turning away Europeans with valid paperwork really make British borders ‘safe and secure’? It’s hard to imagine, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Optimism isn’t very ‘European’ – but in 2024, let’s celebrate these reasons for hope

New train services, the Olympics and a single charger – amid big crises, it’s vital to appreciate the progress that’s still taking place, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s migration policy is no shining example

Letter: Ruben Andersson and David Keen respond to an article by María Ramírez that said Spain was not panicking about migrants like Britain

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In Spain, we don’t share Britain’s migration panic – ‘stop the boats’ has few fans here

This year, more people arrived by sea in Spain than in the UK. But most politicians and the public see migration as a benefit, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Spain is losing trust in politics. This backroom Catalan deal won’t restore it

Pedro Sánchez’s amnesty for separatists will see him return as prime minister, but he faces mounting public discontent, says journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Why high-speed trains may not be right for us in the UK

Letters: Cathy Swann argues that the high-speed rail networks seen in Spain and France may not be suitable for our small, densely populated landscape, but Steven Clark says the negativity about HS2 is a blight on progress

The Guardian - UK

Spain is becoming harder to govern. Is this the future of our divided politics?

Three months after a general election, attempts to form a government have so far failed – and hostility between parties is mounting, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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