The Big Picture Vincent Boland: Arm looks to Nasdaq IPO to recapture its long-lost mojo as investors swoon Under SoftBank’s careless ownership, this small but promising tech firm’s fortunes stalled. It remains to be seen if its much-hyped IPO can rescue it
Banking Irish banks hit ‘sweet spot’ for investorsCiaran Callaghan of asset manager Amundi says AIB and Bank of Ireland are ahead of mainland EU banks in performance measured on return on equity
Travel Travel: Basque in the heartland of pintxos and fine wines at smile-inducing pricesIt’s well worth a long sea voyage with to explore a region of Spain with its own incomparable character
Property overseas Girona’s Camiral Resort offers exclusive high-end golf holiday homesVillas in Denis O’Brien’s development on the Costa Brava, which is home to two championship golf courses, start at €1.7 million
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: The people of Spain know that the past was not a better placeIn last week’s general election, voters turned away decisively from Vox, the hard-right faction that wanted the country to shift into reverse
Politics Spain faces political gridlock after ‘Pyrrhic’ victory for Popular PartyAlberto Nunez Feijoo’s party performed below expectations of most of the campaign polls
Politics Explainer: Far-right eyes first return to power in Spain since death of FrancoEverything you need to know about Spain’s general election and what it could mean for Europe
Climate & Environment Spaniards swelter as southern European heatwave takes holdTemperatures could potentially hit 45C in south-eastern areas of the Iberian peninsula, forecasters say
Dining Out Restaurant review: At Wine Fandango in Rioja, the prices and the food will have you dancing for joyAt this bar and restaurant in the small city of Logrono, you’ll find wines from €1.90 a glass, delicious food and a warm Spanish welcome
Greece Tánaiste: Death of teens in Greece ‘every parents nightmare’Seperately, Micheál Martin said consular assistance was being provided to the family of the Irishwoman killed in Spain
Politics Nato is ‘fundamental’ to us, says Spain’s new ambassador to IrelandBut Ion de la Riva believes that Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own defence and believes Ireland must update its position on neutrality
Europe Explainer: What Sanchez’s Spain vote gamble could mean for investorsHere are some of the issues investors will be keeping a close eye on as the country prepares for what promises to be a hard-fought political contest
Europe Spanish Prime Minister calls surprise election after socialist lossPedro Sanchez says he will dissolve parliament, after yesterday’s results paved the way for a conservative return to power
Sport Richard Fitzpatrick: Attacks on Vinícius reflect racist undercurrent in Spanish cultureValencia football fans’ on-pitch taunting of the Real Madrid star – and some local reaction to it – has brought international condemnation
Investment Property Spain weighs crackdown on golden visa rules for real estate investorsCountries across the European Union are re-evaluating their golden visa programs with Ireland shutting down its scheme in February
Food & Wine Sea cereal and fish eye popcorn: Meet the Spanish chef turning our ideas about seafood on their headAngel Leon is on a mission to get chefs and diners around the world thinking differently about how we use the sea’s edible offerings
Travel Seville: a city of spectacular monuments and stunning sunsetsThe Andalusian capital may not be as popular among visitors as Spain’s other cities, but it doesn’t fall short on history, culture, quirky architecture – and famous film and TV locations
Travel Travel diaries: Get to Granada this yearMany people travel to Spain for their summer holidays, but there’s much more to this European travel hub than meets the eye finds Jordan Mooney
Travel Paradise Found: Cryotherapy and vineyards – there’s more to this Spanish resort than world-class golf coursesPGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness resort in Girona is focusing on high tech therapies and biodiversity to stand out from the crowd
Partner Content A Spanish taste adventureFrom world famous whites in Rueda, rich reds in Rioja and sherries in Jerez, Spain’s Wine Routes offer incredible wine, food and adventure. Partner content with Turespana
