Prime minister’s need to placate politicians at home leaves him isolated abroad on defence spending
Homes away from home in Málaga, Portofino and the Hudson Valley
Spain’s prime minister’s former right-hand man is being investigated for crimes including bribery
Small and very stylish, Son Ermità is the ideal base from which to explore a rugged, rocky and almost completely undeveloped corner of the island
US president threatens Madrid with extra tariffs after Spanish prime minister rejects 5% defence spending target
US president releases flattering message that also hails ‘truly extraordinary’ Iran strikes
Government imposes new conditions on hostile takeover bid
Also in this newsletter: EU fraud busters fighting each other
Premier had refused to increase military expenditure to 5% of GDP to placate Donald Trump
Madrid balks at US president’s request for members to increase security spending to 5% of GDP
Oud, myrrh, bergamot – inside the venue serving drinks that taste as good as they smell
Government investigation blames ‘poor planning’ by Red Eléctrica and power plants disconnecting ‘improperly’
With antitrust concerns assuaged, bank shareholders, not protectionist bureaucrats, should decide takeover battle
Longtime lieutenant accused of having taken kickbacks resigns in latest scandal engulfing the prime minister
The Rock will also raise sales tax to avoid unfair competition
Agreement in effect makes territory part of Schengen free-travel zone and ends years of post-Brexit uncertainty
Eurozone’s former crisis spots have shaken off concerns over rising debt levels as investors bet on fiscal co-operation
Also in today’s newsletter, a warning sign from the US solar sector
Official appointed by Pedro Sánchez on course to stand trial over email about boyfriend of PM’s rival
How global companies have fared since the US president’s inauguration
A new cycling tour connects Tarifa and Cádiz via off-road trails and sandy tracks, taking in historic towns, seafood restaurants and some perfect playas
Javi Estévez’s Michelin-starred restaurant puts a haute cuisine spin on the tripe, kidneys, livers and pig’s heads traditionally associated with Spain’s peasantry
Spanish government referred hostile banking bid for full cabinet review
Also in this newsletter: why ratifying the Mercosur trade deal hangs in the balance
Madrid’s stance threatens alliance unity amid preparations to meet Trump’s military spending demand in June
