Party hails ‘new era’ with victory over pro-independence forces but fails to secure enough votes to govern alone
Every May, the ‘infiorata’ festival adds a riot of colour to the city’s glorious baroque architecture
New government could resist compromise over Bulgarian demands as country also picks first female president
Sunday’s vote will highlight enduring rift between those who want to stay in Spain and independence movement
Right-wing VMRO party expected to win in Wednesday elections — a potential setback to country’s EU bid
Army intervention part of mission to prevent spread of contagious African swine fever to pigs
Chinese president cites ties ‘forged with blood’ as he looks for allies during first European trip in 5 years
Tabernas that offer colour and history alongside delicious snacks — and are always reassuringly packed with locals
The artist’s tendency to grandiosity is well tempered in his Florence show
Facing the waves and backed by mountains, an abandoned hamlet on the sleepy island of São Jorge has been turned into a heavenly retreat
Venice’s efforts to get people to pay for the privilege is a good start but more is needed
Belgrade defies west days before visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Once a jewel of the Mediterranean, by the 1980s the Sicilian capital had become dilapidated and dangerous. Now, freed of the grip of the mafia, a revival is under way
Rome has tried for decades to repatriate ‘Victorious Youth’ from Getty museum in Malibu
Taxi drivers now obliged to join other professions in accepting card payments
Nearly three-quarters of the larger lender’s revenues come from outside Spain
Decision comes after leader abandoned public duties for five days to decide whether he still wanted job
The prime minister complains about pressure on his wife Begoña Gómez, but no politicians have grappled with the real problem
The essential ingredient of life is also a conduit for human connection
Key notes | The landmark hotel has reopened with new owners, a new look — and an unmissable rooftop pool
Country left guessing by prime minister’s unusual tactic ahead of announcement on his political future set for Monday
Inside Torrini Fotogiornalismo, the Florentine shop capturing the great, the good and the delightfully everyday
More than 350 works have gone to Tate, Guggenheim and Athens’ EMST but his name won’t be appearing at any of them
Also in this newsletter: Why Venice is charging visitors to enter
Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next week
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