A hard-line Catalan separatist party argued that the legislative shield against prosecution for alleged crimes linked to a failed bid for independence is weak and has to be broader.
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In Setback for Spain’s Leader, Tiny Party Shuns Amnesty Measure
A hard-line Catalan separatist party argued that the legislative shield against prosecution for alleged crimes linked to a failed bid for independence is weak and has to be broader.
Pedro Sánchez Secures New Term to Lead a Divided Spain
The Socialist prime minister won a parliamentary vote only after promising amnesty to Catalan separatists, enraging conservatives.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Inches Closer to Being Done
After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí’s unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026.
Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies
Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues.
Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next
The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.
Where Dalí Once Painted the Sea, Wind Turbines Are Set to Rise
Contentious plans to erect a wind farm off the northeastern coast of Spain are part of a tense debate over where to locate new renewable energy projects across Europe.
As Eyes Are on Eurovision, Europe Has Another Song Contest
The Liet International, a competition for minority and regional languages, lacks the glitz of Eurovision. But its organizers say it helps keep endangered tongues alive.
The Transfixing Beauty of Starling Murmurations
Each spring and autumn, the skies in southern Denmark come to life with the swirling displays of hundreds of thousands of starlings, an event known locally as “sort sol.”