Coronavirus cases hit two-month high

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Dear readers,

Coronavirus infections in Spain continue to rise, with the incidence rate above 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over 14 days for the first time in two months.

The upward trend has prompted several regions to consider introducing or widening the use of the so-called "Covid passport" in spaces such as bars and restaurants. But while contagions are rising, Covid-19 vaccines remain very effective against preventing serious illness and death, according to studies analyzed by EL PAÍS.

In other news, the new volcano on La Palma claimed its first victim last weekend, when a man died while clearing away ash from his home. Although experts say the volcano has "lost energy," the lava flows continue to wreak havoc: more than 1,000 hectares have been covered with molten rock since the eruption began two months ago.

And finally, we published an interview with esteemed English historian Paul Preston, who spoke about the Franco dictatorship, the Spanish Civil War and his first experiences in Spain.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

Thanks for reading.

Melissa Kitson

Melissa Kitson

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Why the Covid-19 vaccines do not stop the virus from circulating

Spain is seeing an uptick in coronavirus contagions among the vaccinated. While this is to be expected, it is not likely to lead to more serious cases of the disease

Advisory committee calls on Catalan government to widen use of Covid passport

The region currently has the fourth-highest incidence of the coronavirus among Spain's territories, and there are fears of further spread during the upcoming long December weekend

La Palma volcano in numbers: €700m in damages, 5,100 quakes and 7,000 evacuated

Two months have now passed since the eruption began, making it the longest to hit the Spanish island since 1712

Spanish government makes legal move that could see Franco-era crimes prosecuted

An amendment to the draft Democratic Memory Law seeks to change the interpretation of 1977 amnesty legislation that was used to free the regime's political prisoners but also helped shield those suspected of abuses during the dictatorship

Spain designs new Covid-19 traffic light system that raises threshold for low-risk scenario

The limit will be 100 cases per 100,000 instead of 50, reflecting a changed situation from six months ago when most of the population was unvaccinated

Corinna Larsen used 12 firms in tax havens during her relationship with Spain's emeritus king Juan Carlos I

A Swiss investigation is unpicking the complex network of offshore companies used by the monarch's ex-lover to hide more than €70 million

In Spain, six out of 10 coronavirus patients in intensive care are unvaccinated

With around 90% of the target population now immunized, Spanish hospital figures show that vaccine protection remains robust against the most serious forms of Covid-19

Tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza becomes first Spaniard to win WTA Finals

The 28-year-old, who defeated Anett Kontaveit in straight sets, says the victory has shown her that she can 'be the best'

Man arrested in Barcelona after partner makes domestic abuse signal to healthcare worker

The member of staff called the authorities when the victim used the gesture to call for help. The suspect was detained after the pair had been interviewed separately

In Spain, luxury tourism proves resistant to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic

Hotel occupancy rates, air taxi services and private yacht rentals continue to post excellent figures and industry leaders expect next summer to be even better

Paul Preston: 'Franco was shy with women, Mussolini an aggressive predator, and Hitler harbored a range of perversions'

Whenever the Hispanist is asked if the Spanish Civil War and Francoism can really provide that much writing material, he produces yet another book. His latest essay picks out the perpetrators of the propaganda and the lies that led to tragedy

Spanish intimacy coordinator of 'Bridgerton': 'The pressure actors are under is terrible'

Alicante-born Enric Ortuño, who has worked on hit series such as 'Ted Lasso' and 'Adult Material,' talks to EL PAÍS about the challenges of choreographing a sex scene and why the industry needs to do more

How saffron turned a Spanish grandmother into a viral hit

A photo shared on Twitter of María Jiménez removing strands of the spice has received 10,800 retweets and more than 60,700 likes

Nazi and Francoist medals: The secret inheritance of a German woman who died in Spain's Dénia

The estate of Gertrudis Sommer Ficher has been passed on to the Valencia government, and its contents reflect how former Nazis set up home in Spain with the support of Franco

The most valuable Spanish coins in history

Expert Jesús Losada has written a book about the pieces that have racked up the highest prices at auction, including one unique item that was sold for €944,000

The Twitter bot network supporting Spain's Socialist Party and insulting journalists

The social media group has suspended 20 accounts that have been compulsively praising the PSOE, while attacking its main political rival

Why African birds are seeking refuge from climate change in Spain

Rising temperatures have prompted many species to change their behavior: some have settled in the south of the Iberian peninsula, while others have stopped migrating altogether

Mount Etna: The mystery of the mummified body wearing a tie

Italian police find the remains of a man who looks like he is dressed for the office inside a hard-to-reach cave on the eastern side of the famous volcano

Why it took just days for the Red Hot Chili Peppers to sell out their first mega-concert in Spain

The band will kick off their next world tour in Seville and Barcelona in June next year, but tickets have sold fast. What is it that makes this group of mostly 60-somethings still able to pull in such a crowd?

Getting away with murder: A father's 27-year quest to bring his daughter's killer to justice

Jaime Saade was convicted 'in absentia' for shooting Nancy Mariana Mestre in 1994. Interpol tracked him to Brazil and he was arrested in 2020 but an extradition wrangle may see him freed of all charges

Journey down BR-319: The path towards the destruction of the Amazon rainforest

Traveling nearly 900 kilometers through one the best-preserved natural areas in Brazil reveals how deforestation is spreading. President Jair Bolsonaro would like to pave the road entirely, but at what environmental cost?

El Roto cartoon, November 17, 2021

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