Author: RAPHAEL MINDER
In Madrid, Covid-19 Resurgence Divides Rich and Poor
New lockdown measures disproportionately affect the most economically vulnerable people in the capital region.
Spanish Court Upholds Ban on Catalan Leader Quim Torra
The decision barring the separatist president of Catalonia’s regional government, Quim Torra, from holding public office confirms a ruling in December and threatens to reignite unrest.
A Spanish Whistle-Blower Appeals to the E.U. for Help
Roberto Macías is invoking a new European Union law protecting whistle-blowers to argue that he should not have been convicted after exposing corruption in Spain.
Juan Carlos, Spain’s Former King, Is in the U.A.E.
The former monarch, Juan Carlos, said this month that he would be leaving his country amid a series of investigations related to his wealth.
Where’s Juan Carlos? Exit of Scandal-Plagued Former King Grips Spain
His decision to leave Spain amid investigations related to his wealth has outraged many Spaniards and caused tensions within the country’s fragile coalition government.
Juan Carlos, Spain’s Former King, Quits Country Amid Multiple Investigations
The former king’s departure, which comes as he faces financial inquiries, may fuel Spain’s political and social debate over the future of the monarchy.
Coronavirus: U.K. Quarantine Order Attacked by Spain’s Prime Minister
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Britain should not have required all arrivals from Spain to go into quarantine, arguing that his country’s Covid-19 surge has spared some regions.
Southern Europe Opens Its Doors to Tourists. Not Many Are Coming.
Most tourist beds are empty in Spain’s Canary Islands. Bookings are down in Italy despite government incentives. And ferries to the Greek islands are carrying less than half the load they once did.