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john boyce

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The remaking of Sinn Féin

The remaking of Sinn Féin

New Humanist — Why is the one-time party of the IRA winning popularity in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland's Politics Have Outgrown the Good Friday Agreement

Northern Ireland's Politics Have Outgrown the Good Friday Agreement

World Politics Review — The rigid power-sharing rules of the Good Friday Agreement look increasingly anachronistic and anti-democratic in today's Northern Ireland.

Angry Farmers Have Europe Running Scared

Angry Farmers Have Europe Running Scared

World Politics Review — Farmers protests have disrupted everyday life across Europe, while offering a potential boon to far-right parties.

In Spain, Sanchez's Toughest Challenge Is His Unruly Coalition

In Spain, Sanchez's Toughest Challenge Is His Unruly Coalition

World Politics Review — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's complex, multiparty coalition got him into office. It's also destined for gridlock.

Postcard from Ecuador

Postcard from Ecuador

PRIVATE EYE British political, satirical publication — A analysis of the political turmoil and deteriorating security situation, as new president takes charge.

Ireland Isn't Immune to the Anti-Immigrant Far Right

Ireland Isn't Immune to the Anti-Immigrant Far Right

World Politics Review — The rise of far-right anti-immigrant sentiment is relatively new to Ireland. But it should not come as a surprise.

Sanchez's Election Gamble Paid Off But Challenging Years Ahead ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Sanchez's Election Gamble Paid Off But Challenging Years Ahead ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — Pedro Sanchez of Spain faces difficult years ahead with minority left wing government, Latest Madrid News and Information In English

Government Formation In Doubt As Catalan Separatists Up The Ante ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Government Formation In Doubt As Catalan Separatists Up The Ante ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — Spanish News, Sanchez struggling to get the votes for majority as Catalunia takes centre stage Madrid News and Information In English

The Return Of Spain´s Culture Wars ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

The Return Of Spain´s Culture Wars ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — John Boyce reports on the latest round of the Spanish culture wars, centering on the use of co-official languages in

Progressives Won Spain's Culture Wars. Vox Wants to Refight Them

Progressives Won Spain's Culture Wars. Vox Wants to Refight Them

World Politics Review — If the People's Party wins Spain's elections, it will have to form a coalition with Vox, which opposes feminism and LGBT rights.

Pedro Zerolo: Portrait Of A Political Radical ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Pedro Zerolo: Portrait Of A Political Radical ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — As Madrid Pride week festivities approach, John Boyce looks back at the life of iconic gay activist Pedro Zerolo, and

From Urban Pariah To Gay Mecca - A Short History O Chueca ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

From Urban Pariah To Gay Mecca - A Short History O Chueca ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — As Chueca gears up to take centre stage in next week's Pride Parade, John Boyce explores the turbulent and everchanging

The Rise of the Spanish Far Right in Madrid: A Clear and Present Danger to LGBTQ Rights

The Rise of the Spanish Far Right in Madrid: A Clear and Present Danger to LGBTQ Rights

Gay & Lesbian Review — On a sweltering June day in 2005, jubilation broke out in the public gallery of the Spanish Parliament. Equal marriage had finally become the law of the land. The Franco generation of LGBTQ activists could scarcely believe how far the country had come since it emerged from the shadows of a forty-year dictatorship.

Spanish Elections: Five Key Takeaways From M28 ⋆

Spanish Elections: Five Key Takeaways From M28 ⋆

Madrid Metropolitan — After a bitterly contested campaign Madrid went true blue again with the popular party's (PP) regional President Isabel Diaz Ayuso achieving the overall majority that narrowly alluded her the last time out. Ayuso slightly outperformed most polling expectations, garnering 71 assembly seats by assiduously courting far right voters and mopping up what was left of right-wing rivals Cuidadanos voter base.

Ayuso Poised To Win Another Presidential Term ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Ayuso Poised To Win Another Presidential Term ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — With the regional elections set for May 28th, John Boyce fills us in on Madrid´s regional assembly, the current president, and the likely outcome of the vote. How to solve a problem like Ayuso? That´s the question on the lips of the left as they take on Trump lite Madrid president, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, for the third time in less than four years.

May Elections: Mass Madrid Or Mass PP? ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

May Elections: Mass Madrid Or Mass PP? ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — 2023 is shaping up to be a bumper political year across Spain. In addition to the general election scheduled for December, a whole host of autonomous communities, municipal councils and mayoralties are up for grabs, from the southern beaches of Andalusia to the lush northern grasslands of Galicia.

Pablo Picasso: Life and legacy ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Pablo Picasso: Life and legacy ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — Picasso retrospective

Spain Leads Way On European Gig Economy Labour Rights ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Spain Leads Way On European Gig Economy Labour Rights ⋆ Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Metropolitan — Spanish workers´ rights activists are hailing a recent vote in the European parliament as a major step towards enhancing the rights of some of the most poorly paid and vulnerable workers across the bloc.

From Madrid to Mexico - Buñuel: A Life In Exile ⋆ HISTORY/POLITICS

From Madrid to Mexico - Buñuel: A Life In Exile ⋆ HISTORY/POLITICS

Madrid Metropolitan — John Boyce looks at the republican struggle and exile of Spain´s greatest auteur, on the Forty year anniversary of his death. It is often said that there is no war more bitter than one confined to national boundaries, pitting as they do, brother against brother.

Atlantica - Iceland Review

Atlantica - Iceland Review

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Reykjavík Grapevine - 22.08.2003 - Tímarit.is

Reykjavík Grapevine - 22.08.2003 - Tímarit.is

timarit.is — Playing the green card

Spotlight On Madrid´s Iconic students residence: HISTORY/POLITICS/CULTURE

Spotlight On Madrid´s Iconic students residence:  HISTORY/POLITICS/CULTURE

Madrid Metropolitan — The "Residencia de Estudiantes" cultural centre has survived civil war, dictatorship and repression to become a contemporary centre of open debate and critical thinking in the heart of Madrid. 2023 marks the 100 th anniversary of the rise to power of Primo de Rivera, whose reactionary regime dominated the public life of Spain in the 1920s.

PRIVATE EYE : Letter from Peru ;

PRIVATE EYE : Letter from Peru ;

PRIVATE EYE British political, satirical publication — In the aftermath of the ousting of Peru's leader ,Pedro Castillo, John Boyce assesses the political fallout of the ongoing unrest, and the prospects for his successor.

Vegetarian Hell HISTORY/CULTURE/HUMOUR

Vegetarian Hell  HISTORY/CULTURE/HUMOUR

Reykjavik.com — A weekly column writing about the the Icelandic experience from a foreign/Irish viewpoint
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