Mirel Baysal

founder & fine jewelry designer at MÌREL | fashion agency co-founder & strategy director at MYRACO | previously: PM @ hedge fund | @harvard 2017

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

People don’t talk enough about how refreshing it is that Jeff Bezos (61) is marrying Lauren Sánchez (55). In a world where billionaires (even millionaires) often go much younger, he’s choosing someone age-appropriate. Their love is a little tacky—but honestly, I love it.

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

This isn’t just about me — so many others are going through the same thing.

@karaswisher @TaylorLorenz @CaseyNewton @WillOremus — this is a story about power, neglect, and broken systems.

Please help us be heard.
#FacebookLockout

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

If you’ve been locked out of Facebook because of 2FA issues — like switching phones — and Meta support has wasted your time, reply to this.

Simple mistakes shouldn’t cost access — or this much time & stress

@Meta @facebook @MetaAI @MetaNewsroom
#FacebookLockout #MetaSupportFail

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

This isn’t just my story — it’s happening to tons of people.

Meta’s systems punish real users for small mistakes, and their support structure is broken.

If you're dealing with this, speak up.

@Meta, fix this.
#FacebookLockout #MetaFail #DigitalAccess

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

I’ve been locked out of my verified Facebook account for MONTHS. All because I didn’t transfer 2FA before switching phones.

I’ve submitted valid government ID dozens of times. Rejected every time.

No humans. No help. My business is frozen. @Meta @facebook @metaai

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

BREAKING: Spain has declared a National Emergency following a nation-wide electricity blackout.

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

Henry reports lots of police everywhere in Barcelona. Some areas have power back, but ATMs and banks are still down. Off La Rambla, he saw 5 sets of police vans, cars, or bikes pass by — including many unmarked vehicles. Heavy police presence. #apagonespana #PowerOutage #Spain

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

Was at the Barcelona airport when suddenly all the lights shut down. Very unsettling. Power was restored about 10 minutes later without explanation.

#poweroutage #spain #barcelona

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

Henry says the biggest concern on the ground is access to cash. Many ATMs are down, and even Amex Centurion offered very limited options to get him money. #apagon #poweroutage #SpainBlackout

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

My friend Henry Mayger from London is still in Barcelona.

"Absolute chaos! I’m in my hotel — emergency generators are running but only in the lobby. No traffic lights, police managing the roads, and the government has given the army authority if needed."

#PowerOutage #Spain

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

I'm feeling lucky — my @united flight out of Barcelona managed to take off with only a small delay, and I'm writing this from the sky. Meanwhile, I'm receiving detailed reports and photos from a friend still in Barcelona. I'll be sharing updates in this thread as I get them

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

@united Henry says the biggest concern on the ground is access to cash. Many ATMs are down, and even Amex Centurion offered very limited options to get him money. #apagon #poweroutage #SpainBlackout

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

I'm feeling lucky — my @united flight out of Barcelona managed to take off with only a small delay, and I'm writing this from the sky. Meanwhile, I'm receiving detailed reports and photos from a friend still in Barcelona. I'll be sharing updates in this thread as I get them.

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

@united Henry says taxis are only accepting cash and refusing to go downtown because traffic is so bad. ATMs have queues of people waiting for them to turn back on. Major exhibits like museums have been closed off. He's heading out shortly to report more. #apagon

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

@united My friend Henry Mayger from London is still in Barcelona.

"Absolute chaos! I’m in my hotel — emergency generators are running but only in the lobby. No traffic lights, police managing the roads, and the government has given the army authority if needed."

#PowerOutage #Spain

[Javier Blas @JavierBlas]

UPDATE: Spain / Portugal blackout.

It's ~5 hours since the blackout started. Load has risen a tiny bit to ~12 GW in Spain (a recovery of ~1.5 GW since 12.35pm local time when it started). The grid operator still has another >10 GW to recover.

Sunset in Madrid is in ~3 hours.

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

After power returned, everything seemed to carry on as normal. It wasn’t until about 30 min later, when people started getting news alerts, that anyone realized the full extent of the outage.

Not sure if power was restored at the airport or if they’re running on generators.

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

I’m the co-founder of the fashion agency MyraCo and was in town for Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. My @united flight took off with only a small delay, and I’m writing this from the air — but hearing from friends from the show that their flights were canceled & no power in town.

[Mirel Baysal @mirelco]

@JamesHockaday_ @YahooNewsUK Hi can you direct message me?