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La Liga: Tito Vilanova steps out of Barcelona’s shadows

Vilanova was highly influential during Guardiola's four years in charge.

Pep Guardiola’s successor as Barça coach is not a big name, but he has been instrumental in the team’s success of recent years.

May 1st, 2012 | Posted in Spain News, Sports | Read More »

Catalonia’s immigrants face lonely road ahead

Funding for immigrants' integration has been slashed  - in Catalonia and across Spain..

The Spanish government’s cuts have included slashing the funds aimed at easing integration of immigrants.

April 30th, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Politics, Spain News | Read More »

Spanish wine bucks recession

Spaniards are increasingly adventurous when it comes to wine.

Despite the economic crisis, some wine sellers are finding that consumption is booming and that drinkers are increasingly willing to explore new flavours.

April 27th, 2012 | Posted in Business, Featured, Spain News | Read More »

Will somebody halt this TV scheduling mayhem?

Following shows like 'Madmen' in Spain can be difficult because of scheduling changes.

Following quality series on the small screen is perfectly possible in Spain – if you’re a clairvoyant insomniac.

April 26th, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Iberoblog | Read More »

What now for Spain’s monarchy?

All smiles, but the Spanish Royal Family's problems have been piling up lately.

King Juan Carlos has apologised for hunting in Botswana while the Spanish economy was in crisis, but doubts still hang over his role and that of his family.

April 24th, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Iberoblog | Read More »

Is Catalonia going the way of Slovenia?

Recent referendums held on Catalan independence have been non-binding.

Spain’s restive northern region is talking of independence. But besides the political obstacles, the legal ones are substantial.

April 23rd, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Politics, Spain News | Read More »

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