Category: Spain

Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

The New York Times – Business:
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
Sílvia Orriols’s Movement Used to Fight Fascism. Now Catalan Nationalism Fights Globalism.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Sílvia Orriols is transforming Catalan nationalism.
How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark

The New York Times – Travel:
On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.
As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt

The New York Times – Travel:
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
A Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Mar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.
Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.
Migrant Crisis Reveals Vast Differences Between Ceuta and Its Moroccan Neighbor

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.

The New York Times – Travel:
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
Trump Lashes Out at Spain: ‘Cut Off All Trade.’ Here’s Why That’s Unlikely.

The New York Times – Business:
A move against Spain would face political, legal and practical issues and probably provoke a wider trade war with the European Union. It could also roil markets.
From Florence to Malta, 5 New Boutique Hotels

The New York Times – Business:
Whether set amid vineyards in Burgundy or in the heart of Florence, these boutique hotels will keep the crowds at bay.
Son of Mango Fashion Chain’s Founder Is Arrested as Suspect in His Death

The New York Times – Business:
Isak Andic, the billionaire who built the Spanish brand, died while hiking with his son in 2024. News outlets had reported that the son was under investigation.
Shakira Is Found Not Guilty of Tax Fraud in Spain

The New York Times – Business:
A Spanish court ruled that the pop star was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011 and ordered the country’s tax authorities to return tens of millions of dollars to her.