Opinion
The story of Maricarmen is the apotheosis of the housing crisis in Spain: an 87-year-old woman, who could be anyone’s mother, grandmother or neighbour, evicted by the courts from her home of more than 70 years
David Andrews
The Music Maker
Columnist Peter Edgerton reflects on overpriced solar eclipses, tourist crowds and why the best memories rarely come with a price tag
Peter Edgerton |
The Bottom Line
Columnist Ángel Escalera warns that social media conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine sentiment are eroding hard-won public health victories as Andalucía's autumn campaign begins
Ángel Escalera |
Opinion
Humanity is facing an unprecedented combination of threats; our mechanisms for collective action are under increasing pressure
Francisco J. Carrillo, Real Academia de Ciencias Morales y Políticas |
The Bottom Line
The retreat from reading: how we are surrendering the hard-won power of the written word says columnist Troy Nahumko
Troy Nahumko |
The Music Maker
From A&E to the street corner: how 'bus stop triage' keeps the peace in El Palo
Peter Edgerton |
Opinion
Reflecting on nature, science and the timeless sanctuary of a Malaga fig tree
Federico Soriguer, doctor and member of the Malaga Academia de Ciencias |
The Bottom Line
A new Irish consulate in Malaga offers a timely reminder of shared heritage and the power of empathy says David Andrews
David Andrews |
The Music Maker
Climbing trees, rectangular pupils and regional accents: why Andalusian goats are smarter (and stranger) than you think says columnist Peter Edgerton
Peter Edgerton |
Food and drink
From Michelin’s Burgundy backlash to unreliable AI apps: Andrew J. Linn comments on the fast-fading era of the printed wine guide
Andrew J. Linn |
The Euro Zone
A mix of platitudes, anti-Trump posturing and sensible tech ideas fails to mask a deeply divided bloc, says columnist Mark Nayler
Mark Nayler |
The Bottom Line
Poverty, inequality, and systemic failure drive the migrant crisis in Ceuta, says Peter Sanderson
Peter Sanderson |
The Music Maker
Why house painting is a triumph of hope over experience, by columnist Peter Edgerton
Peter Edgerton |
Education
Columnist Troy Nahumko looks at the recent PISA scores in Spain, how the Spanish education system works and the reasons for the decline
Troy Nahumko |
The Euro Zone
Columnist Mark Nayler argues that António Costa’s grueling EU tour is proving to be a political nightmare rather than a dream holiday
Mark Nayler |
The Bottom Line
Columnist David Andrews examines the complex history and dangerous political rhetoric behind the ongoing Ceuta border crisis
David Andrews |
The Music Maker
Columnist Peter Edgerton on the perils of overusing 'por favor' and the art of polite Spanish
Peter Edgerton |
A Look at La Liga
The transfer window circus is finally over, leaving English clubs with a €4bn hangover
Rob Palmer, commentator ESPN |
The Euro Zone
Delays, scrutiny and financial friction: Spain faces final judgment on its unprecedented EU recovery funds
Mark Nayler |