The complex at Marina Isla de Valdecañas, which includes a four-star hotel, was in breach of environmental rules, the Spanish Supreme Court said.
Author: RAPHAEL MINDER
After 600 Years, Swiss City at Last Has a Woman on Night Watch
Lausanne has kept a night watch atop its cathedral since 1405, but it never appointed a woman to the role until Cassandre Berdoz, after a long fight, landed a job that was her “childhood dream.”
How a Nostalgic Novel About Spain’s Heartland Joined the Political Fray
Ana Iris Simón wrote “Feria” to depict a way of life she fears is vanishing. She didn’t expect its message to be embraced by conservatives in her country.
Spanish Doctors Left Without P.P.E. Early in Pandemic Win Settlement
The ruling was the first in a raft of suits brought by doctors and nurses in Spain who say they worked without masks, gowns or surgical gloves.
Dorms Pop Up in Spain as More Students Seek Housing Away From Home
The country’s student population has become increasingly mobile, fueling investments in accommodations, largely funded by foreign capital.
Oriol Bohigas, Architect Who Helped Transform Barcelona, Dies at 95
He was a mastermind of the city’s overhaul in preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics, which helped turn it into a major tourist destination.
Justo Gallego, Who Built a Cathedral, Brick by Brick, Dies at 96
A former monk, he spent decades constructing a grand edifice as an act of faith and devotion, and did so almost single-handedly.
Switzerland Backtracks on Mandatory Quarantines for Some Foreign Visitors
Reservations for the Christmas vacation season had plummeted over the Covid restrictions.
Portugal Detects 13 Omicron Cases Tied to Belenenses Soccer Team
The team, Belenenses, took part in a game that had to be abandoned after a Covid outbreak reduced the number of eligible players. One infected player had recently returned from South Africa.