Martín Zamora, the owner of a funeral parlor near Gibraltar, has found an unusual line of business among the relatives of those who drown trying to reach Europe.
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The Body Collector of Spain: When Migrants Die at Sea, He Gets Them Home
Martín Zamora, the owner of a funeral parlor near Gibraltar, has found an unusual line of business among the relatives of those who drown trying to reach Europe.
Singapore Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers From U.S. and Other Countries
The country’s transportation minister said that, as of Tuesday, two-way travel for fully vaccinated people could also occur without quarantine for those from Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Britain.
In Debate Over Conquistadors 500 Years Ago, Spanish Right Sees an Opportunity
Spanish politicians sparred with Pope Francis over their country’s role in conquering the Americas, signaling a nationalist tilt in the conservative establishment.
La Palma Volcano Lava Hits Ocean, Creating a Pyramid and Toxic Gas Risks
The authorities told residents of the Spanish island to keep their windows shut, warning of powerful chemical reactions as molten rock meets seawater.
Italy Frees Catalan Separatist Leader From Jail. Here’s How the Case Has Gone.
Carles Puigdemont, a former leader of Catalonia, faces trial in Spain and was detained briefly in Italy. It is not clear if he will appear when the court considers whether to return him to Spain.
Overlooked No More: Remedios Varo, Spanish Painter of Magic, Mysticism and Science
In the 1950s, and ’60s, she depicted women, artists and thinkers in intricate dreamlike canvases that now fetch high prices.
Will Italy Hand a Wanted Catalan Separatist Leader to Spain?
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Spain’s Catalonia region, was freed after a brief arrest in Italy. But he must remain in the country until authorities decide whether to send him back to Spain for trial.
In Spain, Abortions Are Legal, but Many Doctors Refuse to Perform Them
Many physicians in the country call themselves “conscientious objectors” and deny the procedures, often forcing women to travel long distances for one.
In Catalonia Secession Talks, 2 Leaders in Spain Try to Bridge Divide
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain met with the leader of Catalonia in an attempt to resolve the fate of the region.