The Surprising Tastes of Spain (Spain | To Our Readers)
Spaniards leading a national surge in global business and politics, culture and the arts. As the country prepares for a pivotal election, TIME examines its striking creative burst


Arc of Triumph (Spain | Taking on the World)
Strong, determined and self-confident, Spain is winning over the world in everything from the arts and sport to business and foreign policy

Regional Ruckus (Spain | Federalism)
The power struggle between the regions and the central government in Madrid shakes up the election campaign — and the country

After Aznar Leaves the Stage (Spain | The Election Contenders)

Tales of The Boom
How long can Europe's biggest boom last?

Spain's Table Talk (Spain | Round Table)
In Madrid, TIME has lunch with five leading Spaniards and asks them to discuss what's going right — and wrong — with their country. The result: plenty of food for thought

After Almodóvar (Spain | Cinema)
From Bardem to Bollaín, Spanish actors and directors are making films the whole world wants to see

Sounds of The Soul (Spain | Music)
Flamenco star Diego El Cigala scores a hit with a little help from his friends

Super Barrio Brothers (Spain | Music)
Raval's Barrio Brothers

Sports Watch (Spain | Sports)
From water polo to triathlon, synchronized swimming to sailing, Spanish athletes are taking on the world — and winning


Spy Games (Europe | Spies)
Britain is accused of bugging the U.N., and Russian agents are charged with murder.

A Fence Goes on Trial (Europe | The Security Fence Hearings)
The E.U. sits out a debate over Israel's barrier


Tom Ford's Real Legacy (Fashion | Milan)
As Milan says arrivederci to the star designer, his sexy look fades — but new trends pay him homage

From Monks To Luxury (Global Adviser | Dossier)
This Spanish four-star hotel could reall be habit-forming

Moving Beyond Rioja (Global Adviser | Grapevine)
A new generation of vintners is producing outstanding Spanish wines

'Round Midnight (Global Adviser | After Dark)
Berlin is the higher end of café society

Walk Of The Town (Global Adviser | Diversions)
Don't pass up a stroll along San Sebastián's shoreline

A Brilliant Mistake (Global Adviser | Local Fare)
How Torta del Casar accidentally became one of Spain's most delicious cheeses

Dreamy Dunes (Global Adviser | Next Time You're In...Andalucia)
How to find Andalucía's quiet beaches?


Playing Against The Big Boys
Can Europe's film industry take on Hollywood

The Tax Man Yells "Cut!" (Movies | Britain's Funding Crisis)
As Britain's Inland Revenue moves to close a loophole, filmakers feel the pinch


Who'll Judge Milosevic? (Notebook | Milosevic)
As the Hague judge steps down questions are being asked. How long can this go on?

Those Guns Look Familiar (Notebook | Haiti)
Haitian rebels aren't the first to benefit from U.S. generosity with weapons

Cleaning Up Old Wounds (Notebook | Morocco)
The Moroccan earthquake has produced some less predictable aftershocks

Biz Watch
Hot Telecom; Trade Wars Anew; Comanche Grounded

World Watch
Roma riots; Every vote counts in Serbia; Let's go to Libya