COVER

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

SPAIN

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

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

Sports Watch (Spain | Sports)

From water polo to triathlon, synchronized swimming to sailing, Spanish athletes are taking on the world — and winning

EUROPE

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

FASHION

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

GLOBAL ADVISER

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?

MOVIES

The Tax Man Yells "Cut!" (Movies | Britain's Funding Crisis)

As Britain's Inland Revenue moves to close a loophole, filmakers feel the pinch

BRIEFING

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 (Notebook)

Hot Telecom; Trade Wars Anew; Comanche Grounded

World Watch (Notebook)

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