Bayonne, near the Spanish border, is on the front line of a migration crisis, putting the city’s leader in conflict with the Macron government for offering aid to undocumented foreigners.
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Catalan Separatists’ Trial: How They Got Here, and What They Could Face
The trial before the Supreme Court will examine the events of 2017 that set off a constitutional crisis and that continue to unsettle Spanish politics.
Brexit Fight Over Gibraltar Flares Up in an E.U. Footnote
European diplomats referred to the territory as “a colony of the British crown,” language that backs Spain’s position in a long-running dispute. Britain was not amused.
The Saturday Profile: This Old Basque Soldier Expected to Die 80 Years Ago
Condemned to death during the Spanish Civil War, José Moreno recently turned 100. He is recognized as the last Basque veteran of the conflict.
Body of Julen Roselló, 2-Year-Old Boy Trapped in a Well, Is Found in Spain
The discovery brought a grim end to a massive search-and-rescue mission that had gripped Spain for two weeks.
Madrid Taxi Strike Intensifies After Barcelona Drivers Are Offered Concessions
At least 11 people were injured in the capital as drivers protesting against Uber and other ride-hailing services clashed with the police.
A 2-Year-Old Boy Is Trapped in a Well. Spain Is Watching.
Rescuers are racing against the clock to find Julen Roselló, who is believed to be more than 250 feet underground.
Far-Right, Anti-immigrant Vox Party Gains a Toehold in Spain
Riding anti-immigrant sentiment and opposition to separatism, the nationalist Vox party is emerging as a potential force in Spanish politics.
Far-Right Vox Party Erodes Socialists’ Control in Spain’s Largest Region
Voting results in Andalusia were a blow to the country’s Socialist prime minister, who could be forced into a snap general election next year.
Catalonia’s Ex-Leaders, Behind Bars, Remain Committed to the Separatist Cause
Oriol Junqueras and 17 other former leaders of the Spanish region are awaiting trial, but their influence endures.