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Sports News | Badminton Asia U-15, U-17 C'ships: India in Line for Two Gold Medals
Chengdu [China], October 25 (ANI): India was assured a gold medal in the girls U-17 category of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth seed Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in...
Spanish police locate missing Picasso painting in Madrid
Spain’s National Police have found and identified Pablo Picasso’s 1919 painting Still Life with Guitar, which had been missing since October 3, when it was meant to have been transferred from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition. Officers now...
Spain probes steelmaker for breaching Israel sales ban
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s High Court is investigating privately-owned steelmaker Sidenor for allegedly selling steel to an Israeli firm for the purpose of making weapons, it said on Friday, in one of the first potential legal consequences of...
Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!
Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0 Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the...
Spain moves forward with next-generation naval intelligence ship
Spain is advancing its naval modernization efforts with the launch of the definition phase for a new intelligence ship, designed to enhance the Spanish Navy’s capabilities in electronic warfare, cyber defence, and intelligence gathering at sea....
Lionel Messi’s India Dream Crushed: Argentina Cancels Kerala Visit Over 'Logistical Delays'
Well, this is awkward. Just when millions of Indian football fans thought they’d finally get to witness the GOAT in person, reality came crashing down harder than a poorly timed slide tackle. Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team have...
Yad2 on the block for $1.2 billion as private equity giants jockey for position
The tender for the sale of the Yad2 website is progressing rapidly, and the online classifieds platform may be sold before the end of the year. Calcalist has learned that four of the world's largest foreign investment funds are actively bidding....
LIFE IN SPAIN: A tale of three Spanish exiles
THE date November 6 may seem to be just another day, but in Spanish minds it is associate with tales of exile. Of the three isolated Spaniards we are going to take a look at, Juana la Loca is the saddest case. ‘Joan the Mad’ was Queen of Spain,...
Data of the week: Spanish Q2 rail freight report paints bittersweet picture
Rail freight in Spain performed slightly better in the second quarter of the year, compared to the first one. However, when it comes to year-on-year trends, data shows how the sector is struggling to get out of a stagnating period. Already have a...
Inside Spain: Why Barcelona's new tourism crackdown doesn't convince locals
In this week's Inside Spain, we look at why the decision to limit visitor numbers at Barcelona's overcrowded Park Güell has been shrugged off as a "distraction tactic" by disgruntled locals. Spain’s most touristy city continues to look for ways to...
“The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain” launch the Tourist Flow Traffic Light
The Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain has launched the new Tourist Flow Traffic Light, an innovative system that provides real-time information on visitor levels in each village within the network. Available on the official...
Indonesia to receive first A400M transport aircraft on Nov 3
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s first A400M transport aircraft is scheduled to arrive on Nov. 3, 2025, marking a significant boost to the country’s air transport and defense capabilities, the Air Force said on Saturday. Air Commodore I Nyoman...
Turning 65 unlocks massive discounts across Spain
Over 65's get discounts on recreational initiatives such as walking clubs. Photo credit: Alejandro M. Ferrer/Shutterstock Reaching the age of 65 in Spain opens the door to a wide range of benefits for seniors, from cultural engagement and sports...
Spanish passport beats the UK in 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful travel documents
Spain’s passport ranks among the world’s most powerful in 2025. Credit : Mehaniq, Shutterstock Spain has once again proven it holds one of the most powerful passports on the planet. The latest Henley Passport Index, released this October, places...
Transport Minister says JUTC and MoBay Metro will continue to operate as long as possible amid TS Melissa
The Government-owned public transportation firms Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) and Montego Bay Metro will maintain regular operations “as long as conditions are safe to do so”, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced. Jamaica is bracing...
Spain loses €45 billion to absenteeism crisis
Mental-health issues, stress, and musculoskeletal disorders remain leading causes of medical leave. photo credit: Freepik Workplace absenteeism has become a costly and persistent problem for Spain’s economy. New data shows that lost productivity...
Spain: strategic sectors face tightened FDI controls amid rising national security concerns
Overview of regime Overview Under the Spanish FDI regulations, the closing of foreign direct investments (FDI) in certain strategic sectors related to public order, public health and public security requires prior authorisation (general FDI...
Dominican Week in Spain 2025 set for October 27–30
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Week in Spain (SEDE) 2025 will take place from October 27 to 30 in Madrid, featuring a broad agenda that showcases the Dominican Republic’s potential as a regional leader in investment, logistics, and creative industries....
Spain Finds Flood Victim One Year After Tragedy
Spanish authorities on Thursday said they had found the body of a 56-year-old man who died after being swept away in floods in the eastern Valencia region last year, the country’s deadliest such disaster in decades. DNA analysis confirmed that a...
Spanish Congress supports La Liga’s anti-piracy strategy
Spain’s Committee on Economic Affairs, Trade and Digital Transformation of the Spanish Congress of Deputies has held a debate and vote on a Non-Legislative Proposal (PNL) concerning dynamic IP address blocking in the context of the fight against...