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JASON HOROWITZ
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Far Right May Rise as Kingmaker in Spanish Election
A messier political landscape has lent leverage to the extremes, leaving a hard-right party poised to share power for the first time since Franco.
Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies
Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues.
On the Front Line of a War Over Bullfighting Traditions
Opponents of Spain’s comic shows at bullfights by people with dwarfism say they are banned by a new law. But performers say the show must…
Far-Right Party Gaining in Spain
As Spain prepares for elections, some liberal European politicians fear that the hard-right Vox party could become the first right-wing party since the Franco era…
Ahead of Expo 2030 Bid, Rome Dreams of Reinvigoration
After years of decline, the city hopes to use a bid for the next world’s fair to re-envision itself as a place that works.
How Silvio Berlusconi Changed Italy
Whether as a politician or media tycoon, the former prime minister and businessman who died Monday at 83, left an imprint, or a bruise, on…
As Greece Votes, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the…
Before Greek Vote, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the…
Zelensky Arrives in Italy for Meeting With Pope
The Ukrainian president’s visit comes at a potentially pivotal moment in the war against Russia, as Kyiv’s forces make advances near the key eastern city…
It’s May in Rome: A Time to Revere, and Fear, Fava Beans
Although favism, a blood disorder that can cause a violent reaction to fava beans, lurks throughout Italy, many Romans look forward to May, when the…