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Spain: Active Andalucia
Andalucia has harnessed its geographical strengths and benign climate to provide a great variety of active holidays, writes Mick Webb.
Euro, shares fall as German economy shrinks
There was more bad news from Europe overnight, with data showing the German economy contracted in the last quarter.
The way to see Britain? Take to the open rail
The National Rail Rover is one of the UK railway industry's hidden secrets.
World shares up as China, Alcoa fuel hope
Equities in Europe and on Wall Street advanced overnight and so did commodities, as data showed China's import growth last month eased to the lowest level in two years.
World investors take a loss as risk shunned
Investors are becoming so averse to risk that for the first time they have paid more for German securities than they will get on maturity.
Spain: Indulge on Moorish influences
Spanish forces drove the Moors from this medieval frontier, leaving a enticing fusion of both cultures.
Andalucia, Spain
Awe-inspiring scenery and beautiful architecture are in store for anyone journeying through southern Spain's Andalucia region.
Peter Preston: Newspapers have a place in year of the 'version'
Printed media still offers the opportunity to read on a whim, writes Peter Preston.
Austria: <I>The Sound of Music</I> growing on Salzburg
While foreigners can quote every word of The Sound of Music in their sleep, most Austrians have never even seen it, finds Ellen Creager.
Helsinki: Streets paved with style
The Finnish capital has been named 2012's World Design Capital.
Slovenia: Hip in the city of squares
Adrian Mourby visits Maribor, one of two European Capitals of Culture for 2012.