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Fidel Castro: Immortal Until Proven Otherwise
The first time I saw Fidel Castro, he was already in his twilight. Or so it seemed [...]
What a Corpse is Worth and Why
Many people were surprised this week by some news out of Mexico. Not only did authorities shoot dead one of the country’s most notorious drug bosses, Heriberto Lazcano, capo of the Zetas cartel. Afterwards, Lazcano managed to escape. That’s right. He escaped, dead [...]
‘Hunger and Austerity’ in Spain
A couple of weeks ago Spaniards were shown some photos of themselves in the New York Times, and many didn’t like what they saw. The photographer: A certain Samuel Aranda [...]
Euro Crisis: Bavaria’s Bailout Fatigue
Many Germans have grown weary of bailing out EU countries in southern Europe, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the wealthy southern state of Bavaria.
Spaniards Not Pleased with Romney’s Debate Comments
Many Spaniards did not appreciate being singled out in Wednesday night’s presidential debate. Governor Mitt Romney portrayed Spain as synonymous with economic incompetence and described it as being overly dependent on government aid.
German Court: Church Can Force Congregants to Pay if They Want to Pray
The outcry in Germany continues over religious taxes. The tax is levied on anyone officially affiliated with a Christian church or the Jewish faith.
Homeowners in Spain Face Eviction
One of the more tragic aspects of Spain’s increasing austerity is the eviction of homeowners.
French Magazine Publishes Offensive Cartoons Depicting the Muslim Prophet Muhammad
France issued a security alert on Wednesday after the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published offensive cartoons depicting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
Million Man March for Catalonian Independence
Spain’s ongoing economic crisis is straining relations between the central government and the country’s semi-autonomous regions.
Spain’s Modern-Day ‘Robin Hood’ Marches Against Austerity
Spanish Mayor Juan Manuel Sanchez Gordillo has been dubbed the Spanish Robin Hood and now he is in the midst of a three-week march across Andalusia to get the government to back off on austerity measures.
Wapapura: A Solar-Powered Recording Session in Spain
The open air recording project called Wapapura, is the brain child of musician Rafa Kotcherha.
Budget Cuts Exacerbate Raging Fires in Spain
A series of forest fires continue to blaze in the mountains outside Madrid forcing thousands to flee their homes and creating a political firestorm. There are some 4,000 fires raging this summer, and firefighters say that budget cuts have made their job next to impossible.
The Old Harki: Escape from Algiers
Once upon a time there was an old Harki who lived in a little house on the outskirts of Paris. In practical terms, Harki means a man without a country [...]
50 Years After the Algerian War, Harkis Still Wait for French Apology
Harkis fought for the French side in Algeria’s war of independence, but were interned in camps after the war.
Coal Miners’ Revolt Gives Frustrated Spaniards a Voice, and Some Rockets
In recent years, in more prosperous times, people in Spain have tended to bad mouth coal. It’s dirty, it’s polluting, it’s unsustainable as an energy source. Coal is an anachronism as we move toward a world of renewable energies. The sooner we wean ourselves off the stuff, the better.
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