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Musician Jordi Savall: “The West is an important culture, but not the only culture in the…
"I come from Barcelona. It's a city open to the Mediterranean. When you go to the sea and see the immensity of the horizon" — Jordi Savall opens his arms wide — "you have other perspectives and you are interested to see what happens after…
Spain registers 391,343 more people employed in the tourism sector this year compared to the same…
The Spanish authorities have announced that between April and June, tourism-related activities recorded 391,343 more people employed compared to the same quarter of 2021.
According to Spain's national tourism body, Turespana, the figures…
Wolves complete signing Guedes | Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
The 25-year-old joins after a five-year stint at Valencia, and his most productive in Spanish football, where he scored 13 times and registered six assists to guide his side through the first half of La Liga.
Capable of playing on the…
Your luggage is delayed, lost or damaged? what you should do
(CNN) — That's enough to give anyone already nervous about the chaos in the sky another reason to pop an antacid: the prospect of delayed, lost, or damaged luggage.The concern is well founded. Handing over checked bags can almost feel like…
The Ban on Gambling Ads in Spain Consider…
Spain's attempt to restrict gambling ads has hit a snag, with the Supreme Court challenging its validity. Since its introduction in September 2021, the "Garzón Law" has controlled gambling advertisements in media…
Ukrainian priest martyr under the Soviet regime, to be beatified
The pope recognizes the murder for hatred of the faith of a priest of the Greek-Catholic eparchy of Mukachevo, in Ukraine, killed in 1953 in the Soviet Union. There are also decrees issued for the heroic virtues of five new Venerables,…
Spotlight on key liability issues for the aviation sector in Spain
All the questionsLegal framework of liabilityi International transportationSpain is a party to the following air law treaties (all in force), among others:the Warsaw Convention of 1929 (as subsequently amended by the Montreal and Hague…
Pep Guardiola explains why Lionel Messi is the best he’s ever seen; “It’s a…
In a recent clip from the new Manchester City documentary, Together: Champions Again, coach Pep Guardiola has explained why he thinks seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. The documentary provides a…
Navigating Great Power Competition – A Serious Start to Planning
The US economy is highly dependent on the global flow of goods - consumption, trade, energy - across the ocean. This fact has been highlighted by supply chain disruptions - in the Suez Canal and the Long Beach Harbor — and their…
Selena Gomez Could Reboot 1980s Hit Movie ‘Working Girl’
Selena Gomez fans might have a new lead role to look forward to from the actress/singer.As producer, Gomez is in final negotiations to work on a reboot of the 1980s classic. A hard worker.1988 A hard worker originally starred Sigourney…
A deputy wants to table a bill to ban bullfighting in France
A French MP is set to introduce a new parliamentary bill calling for a ban on bullfighting, which he has condemned as an "immoral spectacle". Aymeric Caron is a deputy for Paris within the party La France Insoumise (LFI, left).He told AFP:…
Explanation: China’s problems with Taiwan
Shrouded in secrecy and courting controversy, Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan was met with thanks in Taiwan and rage in Beijing.So what is the problem between these two countries that share so much cultural heritage and trade? Like many…
New Leaf Illinois announces grants for 18 organizations helping clear cannabis records
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) — The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is awarding more than $1.4 million in grants to 18 organizations across the state to help clear cannabis records. The delisting was a key factor when Illinois legalized…
Twitter to WhatsApp: Social media companies stand up to Indian government
JAKARTA: Indonesia has blocked several popular technology websites, including search engine Yahoo and electronic payment provider PayPal, an official confirmed on Saturday. The sites were blocked due to their parent companies' failure…
A Spanish newspaper | The article
As an academic, normally every seventh year can be taken as a sabbatical. In the spring and summer of 1993, I was on sabbatical in Spain at the Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, accompanied by my wife,…
ICE resumes deporting unsuspecting immigrants during street checks
By Kate Morrissey, The San Diego Union-Tribune
SAN DIEGO — When Eduardo Sanchez showed up one recent morning for a check-in with immigration officials in downtown San Diego, he assumed it would be like every other he's had since 2017, when…
Fidel Ramos, Philippine president who split with Marcos, dies at 94
Fidel V. Ramos, a military leader who succeeded Corazon C. Aquino as President of the Philippines, and who presided from 1992 to 1998 over robust economic growth, exceptional political stability, and reconciliations with Communist…
On July 31, Lafayette becomes major-general
Today is Sunday, July 31, the 212th day of 2022. There are 153 days left in the year.
Today's highlight in the story:
On July 31, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old…
The Bloody Slave Revolt Is The Subject Of A Slave Cabin Lecture
The Stono Rebellion, South Carolina's largest slave revolt nearly three centuries ago, is the subject of the seventh annual Slave Dwelling Project Conference in September at the College of Charleston.
The lecture, Stono's…
Smedley Butler’s Progressive Imperialism
Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of the American Empireby Jonathan M. Katz, Macmillan, 432 pages, $29.99
The legend of Smedley Butler has supported America's…
Live Updates: Russia’s War in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House in Washington, DC on July 27.
(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)…
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Joseph Calleja 25th Anniversary Concert
Joseph Calleja celebrates his 25th anniversary concert tonight with special guest Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo at Fort Manoel.
The program will see MPO, led by Sergey Smbatyan, perform classics…
Pope Francis apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
MASKWACIS, Alta. — Pope Francis on Monday issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church's cooperation with Canada's "catastrophic" policy on residential schools, saying the forced assimilation of Indigenous peoples into Christian…
Wanjigi: How Jubilee Created and Paid 10 Trillion Kenyan Shillings in Fake Loans
Disqualified presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi has sensationally claimed that the public debt crisis facing the country is a fictional problem created by the Jubilee administration. In a public statement on Sunday, July 24, the…
MLB international draft would affect the Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Like so many kids on this baseball-mad island, Fraidel Liriano wanted to sign with a Major League Baseball team and eventually play at the top level. It could earn him and his family life-changing…
549: Scots Of The Spanish Civil War: Play tells the story of Scottish heroes
DO YOU WANT to travel 1500 miles to fight for a cause you believe in? Well, that's what 549 Scots did in 1936 when they took it upon themselves to fight the rise of fascism in Spain.
The Scots have joined over 2,000…
Visit of Pope Francis to Canada: an explainer from CNA
Has a pope ever visited Canada?
Pope Francis will be the second pope to visit Canada. Pope Saint John Paul II made trips there in 1984, 1987 and 2002, the latter being for World Youth Day in Toronto. Although Jean-Paul also visited…
Look back | local history
Looking backThe North10 years agoJuly 22, 2012: Ogdensburg to slow search for city manager. Not so fast.…
Balance State, Interests of Investors in Energy Transition
By Sven Volkmer (July 21, 2022, 4:05 p.m. EDT) -- Just five months away from COP27, the next United Nations climate change conference, governments around the world will be preparing for a review of their climate change strategies. of…
Viaplay acquires Premier Sports in the UK for £30m to expand its UK offering
All Premier Sports channels will be rebranded
LaLiga, UEFA international matches and URC among new Viaplay properties
Nordic media brand now has over 5.55…
Mario Draghi signals his desire to remain Prime Minister in a speech to the Senate
Comment this storyCommentROME — As his government falters, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi signaled on Wednesday his willingness to remain in charge provided his coalition can recommit to acting coherently and competently."We need a new…
Promoting a Lutheran Identity in Latin America
Reverend Joel Fritsche (right) congratulates Reverend Jeancarlos Ramirez, National Pastor of La Mision Luterana del Peru, after graduating May 27. At left is the Reverend Sergio Fritzler. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
By Kevin Armbrust
On May…
The costs of the war in Ukraine are testing European leaders – and things could get worse | Europe
The desperate efforts in Italy to prevent the fall of Mario Draghi's government are just the latest political storm in Europe linked to Vladimir Putin's tests of the West's powers of endurance. Draghi's foreign minister, Luigi di Maio,…
Princesses Leonor and Sofia of Spain cheer on their team during the Women’s Euro 2022 match
Notable royal alumni: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Princess Raiyah of Jordan, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium. Princess Alexia of the Netherlands and Princess Leonor of Spain are both students. Royal classmates:…
The triumph of intolerance
Whether approval or rejection is required in the next plebiscite to define our constitutional future, all augurs terrible prospects if we consider that in any case what will be imposed is the triumph of intransigence and sectarianism.…
Guide of the day: Inter Miami CF vs. Charlotte FC
Inter Miami are set to end their two-game week at home on Saturday July 16 by hosting Charlotte FC in South Florida for the first time in club history. Kickoff at DRV PNK Stadium is scheduled for 8…
This abandoned Spanish resort is still a popular holiday destination
Approximately 150 distinctive mid-century buildings standing in various states of disrepair on the stunning Asturian coast in northern Spain. The structures are contained within a 50-acre unfenced area that opens onto three beaches…
The last maternity hospital in Ukrainian-controlled Donbass is a lifeline as the war ends
In the last specialized maternity hospital still under Ukrainian control in eastern Donbass, the windows are filled with sandbags. Key points:Doctors fear the stress of living under Russian attack has led to an increase in premature births,…
Spain’s controversial attempt to confront its painful past – POLITICO
MADRID — In Spain, memory is a divisive issue.
The Coalition Government's Democratic Memory Law, which aims to tackle the legacy of Francisco Franco's brutal dictatorship, could be approved by a narrow majority in parliament…
Red Sox 3B Devers trains with teammates on and off the field
Comment this storyCommentBOSTON — Red Sox star Rafael Devers trains with his teammates on and off the field.Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, the 25-year-old quickly rose through the minor ranks, becoming one of the game's best…
Gilda Love, the 97-year-old drag queen who survived it all: “They cut my dresses with razors,…
"The neighbors are smiling / from their back windows The sissies of the south / Sing on the roof terraces! This verse by Federico García Lorca Song of the Mariquita (Where, sissy song) is the inspiration for the title of a new film by…
Online learning harms English language learners, study finds
The abrupt shift to online learning at the start of the pandemic was particularly damaging to English language learners in US schools, according to a new report. Driving the news: The report, released Monday by UnidosUS, Latin America's…
defense turns guns on Medasia restaurateur for VAT carousel fraud
A witness giving evidence in money laundering proceedings against former More Supermarkets manager Ryan Schembri has accused businessman Darren Casha of taking over the business and cleaning up its assets, running them in his own pocket.…
War in Ukraine and EU Farmer Protests Will Hit Global Food Supply Chains | world news
If the global energy crisis, as a direct manifestation of the war in Ukraine that has now been going on for five months, was not enough, then the ongoing farmer protests in Europe, sparked by proposals to cut emissions from the Dutch…
Spanish Civil War mass graves unearthed – The Organization for World Peace
The Guardian reported in May that the descendants of 21 of the 3,400 Republicans executed in Valencia after the Spanish Civil War will finally recover the remains of their ancestors, whose bodies were buried in mass graves at Paterna…
The new threat to the good education of minority Americans
Comment this storyCommentThe school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, drew international attention to the vulnerability of children, especially children of color, in a state with weak gun regulations. But gun violence isn't the only threat…
Newcastle United prepare £25m bid for ‘phenomenal’ Premier League-linked star
The Magpies have reportedly stepped up their interest in a La Liga star. Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio - according to reports in Spain.The 28-cap Spain international has enjoyed a…
Mexican Cartel Urges Keeping Innocents Out of War on Drugs in Video Message
MEXICO CITY, July 8 (Reuters) - A video claiming to be from Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel circulated on social media on Friday, calling for keeping up fighting between criminal groups and avoiding the innocent.Two…
The amazing transformation of Princess Leonor, the future Queen of Spain
In 1936, when Princess Elizabeth of York was just 10 years old, her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the British throne with no legitimate heirs to his name (via History.) Below the order of succession , the crown went to…
Pirates and presidents – sometimes friends but mostly enemies – Daily Press
Pirates have a long and checkered history with America and its presidents.From the colonial era to the new millennium, legendary swordsmen have sometimes been useful but above all a torment for the commanders-in-chief.Contrary to…
How Mary was mobilized for religious nationalism and military campaigns
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, analysts singling out Vladimir Putin's motivations and messages about the war have looked to religion for some of the answers. Putin's nationalist vision paints Russia…
Photos: Spain’s famous Running of the Bulls festival back after 2-year COVID hiatus
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of revelers erupted Wednesday as the traditional “chupinazo” fireworks display was lit to kick off the San Fermín bullfighting festival in the Spanish city of Pamplona, ending a two-year hiatus due…
President Biden announces key nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intention to name the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration:
Phillip (Phil) A. Washington, candidate for the position of administrator of the…
Armenian Foreign Minister Briefs Speaker of Spanish Parliament on Efforts to Establish Peace and…
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to Spain, met with Chairman of the Congress of Deputies of the Kingdom of Spain Meritxell Batet.
The interlocutors discussed interstate cooperation based on the…
Djokovic targets 11th Wimbledon semi-final, Jabeur seeks Arab breakthrough
Published on: 05/07/2022 - 04:46
London (AFP) - Six-time champion Novak Djokovic is aiming for an 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday as Ons Jabeur, the latest seed in the top 15…
In Search of Hidden Tombstones | News, Sports, Jobs
AUSTINTOWN — Jonathan Warrior of the Mahoning Valley chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution has an unusual hobby.
He enjoys cleaning veterans' headstones not…
Lagman files new divorce bill for 19th Congress
For the umpteenth time, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman has introduced a bill legalizing divorce, hopefully through the 19th Congress.
Lagman was the principal author of previous bills legislating absolute divorce.
Through Bill 78,…
Everyone loves Marbella in Spain: from cavemen and Romans to Grace Kelly and Gemma Collins
MARBELLA has earned a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous for over half a century.
Photos of the glamorous seaside destination fill glossy travel magazines around the world and it is by far the most!-->…
Winters Free Summer Concert Series Begins July 7
WINTERS — The Winters Friends of the Library summer concert series kicks off July 7 with a free outdoor performance by Los Tres de Winters.
The concert will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rotary Park Gazebo on Main Street at…
Test your 4th of July knowledge with this Independence Day quiz
Everyone knows who George Washington was, but who helped (and fought) him in the American Revolutionary War?This year's 4th of July quiz reviews some of the lesser-known, but hugely important, generals who fought on both sides during the…
Why students should take sports breaks between classes
Including physical activities and exercise in your day can bring great benefits. As a student, you may have a busy schedule that can make it difficult to adopt healthy habits. However, playing sports between classes or…
‘Too early’ to establish outpost on Snake Island, says Ukrainian military official
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told CNN that Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated both Ukraine's resilience and the unity of the NATO military alliance. "He made a big mistake; he totally underestimated the strength of…
Former PN deputy attacks Tonio Borg for an anti-abortion tirade: “Ugly and in bad taste”
Former Nationalist Party MP Therese Comodini Cachia has slammed former EU Commissioner Tonio Borg for writing an opinion piece on The Times of Malta saying Malta should not introduce 'abortion on demand'.
Comodini Cachia took to Twitter…
Russia, NATO and military dominance in the Caspian region explained
During his very first visit to Iran since World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West against bringing its military aggression into the Caspian Sea. Tensions have since simmered between…
Citizen Lab’s ‘CatalanGate’ report sparks debate over government use of spyware –…
On April 18, Citizen Lab - a lab based at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy that studies internet use and safety as it relates to human rights - released a report revealing that members of the Catalan independence…
The Salad Days of the Culture War: Which Foods Are Left and Which are Right? | Culture
Jesús Contreras tells the story of the first time he visited Peru, "a long, long time ago", he notes, and was served brown sugar with his coffee. "The teacher I was accompanying looked at me and said, 'It's typical of Third World…
Crypto holders could be forced to disclose the value of their holdings in Spain
If the Ministry's proposal is adopted, the reporting of crypto assets and transactions will begin on January 1, 2023The rule on the declaration of crypto assets and transactions will only apply to taxpayers holding at least €50,000 of…
Spain’s Morenoite CRT works to trap anti-war sentiment behind pro-war Podemos government
Ahead of next week's NATO summit in Madrid, Spain's ruling Podemos party, along with state-funded unions, the Podemos-Linked Workers' Commissions (CCOO) and the General Union of Workers ( UGT) social democrat, are organizing an 'anti-NATO…
Baker Olga Koutseridi brings sweet relief to Ukraine
As missiles rained down on Ukraine and Russian troops advanced towards Mariupol on February 24, Olga Koutseridi sat in front of her television, too shocked to move. With her family still living in the southeastern port city, the…
Logistic headache forces MotoGP to alter Japan GP schedule
The return of the Japanese GP to Motegi on September 23-25 for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was always expected to cause a logistical headache due to its positioning of the calendar as a back-to-back with…
Sancocho from Panama is a soup that can cure everything | Travel
In Panama, sancocho is a national dish.
traveling…
San Esteban de Oraste: A double murder during the Spanish Civil War unearths a medieval monastery |…
Lourdes Malón Pueyo, 18, was executed on August 20, 1936, at the start of the Spanish Civil War. Right-wing Falangists shot her as she tried to flee through the mountains. Her sister Rosario, 23, died the same day inside the cave where…
City Club of Eugene: The War in Ukraine: Causes and Effects
Program date: June 17, 2022Air date: June 20, 2022From the City Club of Eugene:The most important international event at the moment is the conflict caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The…
Brazil’s Facial Recognition Ruling May Set Important Precedent for Nationwide Use Global…
Image courtesy of Laís Martins
Every day, nearly 5 million people use the São Paulo Metro. Each of their faces may have been registered in a facial recognition system that has been in use since early 2020. In decision of March 23, a São…
Notes from the center of Taiwan: one more reason to save Taiwan
Those who think they can solve the "Taiwan problem" by giving the nation to China demand a future of constant war in Asia…
18th century Spanish shipwreck has $17 billion worth of coins and gems on board
The Colombian military has released images of one of the world's most valuable shipwrecks, the location of which was unknown for nearly three centuries.spain San Jose The galleon was laden with a vast cargo of treasure when it was sunk by…
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City will participate in the UEFA Women's Champions League for the seventh consecutive season in 2022/23.
Women's team
Kelly: Scoring my first goal with the Lionesses was incredible!
A third-place finish in the FA…
In the midst of the war in Ukraine, a farmer consoles herself with her snails
VERESNYA, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian farmer was living a quiet life with the quietest of creatures: snails she raises for export. Then, the sky on the horizon turned fiery red. Russia had launched its invasion and nearby towns…
Montana’s current constitution can be viewed by anyone, just ask
HELENA - Half a century ago, 100 citizens of Montana came together to draft a new constitution for the state. Although this document may not be publicly displayed, it may be readily viewed by any member of the public.Deep in the halls of…
Monkeypox: everything you need to know to travel safely this summer
After two years of restrictions, infections and yo-yo borders, the last thing anyone wants is another public health crisis.The World Health Organization (WHO) will meet next week to determine whether monkeypox - a worrying infection that…
National Geographic Explorer and podcaster Tara Roberts on diving for slave shipwrecks
Tara Roberts in Koh Lanta, Thailand, 2018Photograph by Arjaree KC GangTara Roberts is not afraid of depth. The journalist and Atlanta native cut her teeth in publications like Essence and Cosmo Girl magazines before deciding to travel the…
Novak Djokovic leaves the Top 2, Daniil Medvedev regains first place
Novak Djokovic, 20 times Grand Slam champion, lost the title of world number one. 1 ranked tennis player, as Russian player Daniil Medvedev passed him in the latest ATP men's singles ranking. It's the second time in 2022 that Djokovic has…
Most Hispanic US States Rate Benefits of Language Programs | News, Sports, Jobs
Center foreman 10-year-old…
‘The life that was’: Experts restore historic synagogues in Europe’s first Jewish…
Venice's Jewish ghetto, considered the first in Europe and one of the first in the world, is seeing a new effort underway to preserve its 16th-century synagogues for worshipers who have remained as well as tourists who visit.For nearly two…
Nick Kyrgios hits out at Stuttgart crowd for racial abuse amid loss to Andy Murray
Australian tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios took to his official Instagram account on Saturday night, following his Stuttgart Open semi-final loss to Andy Murray, and said he had been the victim of racist abuse from the part of the crowd…
Iraq continues to exhume mass graves
A noisy backhoe digs through the earth to uncover another mass grave in Iraq, human remains are exhumed and forensic experts get to work on their sinister task. A skull is freed from a layer of clay, a tibia is placed in a…
Now is the time | Philstar.com
The BBM president-elect's optics in caucus with his well-received economics team is a powerful reminder that, however universal the approval of his ministerial choices, he remains the main one. If the reins of control are loosened or…
Diaspora Advocacy for Investments in Nigeria
Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari met with Nigerians living in Spain on the sidelines of his official visit to the country and pledged that Nigeria would continue to uphold the interests of Nigerians living abroad.
Among those…
Shipwrecks in Colombia: authorities publish new images of sunken treasure
Placeholder while loading article actionsTwo shipwrecks thought to be centuries old have been discovered near the ruins of the famous San José galleon, which sank off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia more than 300 years ago, according to…