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Latest news on Spain, covering politics, the economy, tourism, culture, and regional affairs, with stories from Madrid, Barcelona, and across the country.

Spain is one of Europe's largest nations, home to nearly 49 million people and a founding force in the eurozone. Its capital, Madrid, sits at the heart of national politics, while Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Bilbao anchor powerful regional economies. As a member of the European Union and NATO, Spain plays a central role in European and global affairs.

Spanish politics is shaped by coalition government and a fragmented Congress of Deputies. Tensions between the central government and the autonomous communities remain a recurring theme, most visibly through the Catalan independence movement and long-standing debates over Basque and Galician self-government. Elections at national, regional, and municipal level regularly reshape the country's political map.

The Spanish economy has grown faster than most eurozone peers in recent years, driven by tourism, services, and strong migration inflows. Spain ranks among the world's most visited countries, with the Costa del Sol, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands drawing millions of visitors. Yet challenges persist, including housing affordability, youth unemployment, and pressure on public finances from an ageing population.

Beyond politics and business, Spain's cultural life generates constant headlines. Festivals such as San Fermín in Pamplona, La Tomatina in Buñol, and Semana Santa processions across Andalusia draw global attention. Flamenco, world-renowned cuisine, and co-official languages including Catalan, Basque, and Galician reflect the country's remarkable regional diversity, alongside continued interest in the Spanish royal family.

Modern Spain emerged from the Franco dictatorship through a celebrated transition to democracy, enshrined in the 1978 Constitution. That settlement created the system of 17 autonomous communities, from Andalusia to Asturias, that defines Spanish governance today. Centuries of Moorish, Roman, and Christian influence have left landmarks such as the Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona.

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