Tag: #Spain
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Debate in Spain over 'menstrual leave' plan
MADRID, Spain — Spain’s plan to become the first European nation to allow women to take “menstrual leave” from work has sparked a debate that has split the country’s leftist coalition government and unions.
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3 dead in apartment fire in NE Spain
BARCELONA, Spain — Three people were found dead and one was seriously injured in an apartment fire close to Barcelona on Wednesday morning, rescue services have confirmed.
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Should octopuses be farmed?
A Spanish seafood firm, Grupo Nueva Pescanova, is planning to open the world’s first commercial octopus farm by 2023. The move was met with backlash from animal rights activists, who regard the octopus as a highly intelligent creature. On the other side of the coin, octopus farmers have their own arguments supporting the industry.
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Thousands protest over soaring prices across Spain
MADRID, Spain – Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Spain on Saturday in protest at the soaring cost of food, light and fuel, which have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Pinoy seafarers, tourists return home after being stranded in Spain
Filipino seafarers and tourists, who were stranded in Spain when the country was included in the Philippines’ red list, recently returned home, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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Cultural festival in Barcelona features Filipino children’s choir
Angels we have heard on high/
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Navy chief hosts Spanish defense attache, French ambassador
Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN), accorded warm reception to Col. Javier Martin Gil, the newly designated defense attaché of Spain to the Philippines, and new French Ambassador to the Philippines Michele Boccoz when they visited the PN headquarters at Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
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Spain’s running bull event cancelled after man gored to death
MADRID, Spain — A 55-year-old man lost his life on Saturday after being gored by a bull in a traditional bull running event in the town of Onda in eastern Spain, leading to the cancellation of the remaining event, local authorities announced on Sunday.
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An inside story: Ilustrados in Spain fighting for reform
The Filipino community in Spain in the time of Rizal and Del Pilar was divided, some supporting the status quo, others reform, and still others revolution.
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Ta acordaba tu el Filipinas? Do you remember the Philippines?
University in Madrid holds Hispanofilipino Literature course.
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Cultural sites in China, India, Iran, Spain inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
PARIS, France — Four sites in China, India, Iran and Spain have been inscribed on the World Heritage List, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced on Sunday.
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Italy beat Spain on penalties in epic Euro 2020 semifinal
Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a magnificent Euro 2020 semifinal at Wembley on Tuesday, as Jorginho converted the decisive kick to take the Azzurri through to the final of a tournament in which they have been the outstanding side.
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PH Consulate in Barcelona reopens to serve 35,000 Filipinos
After almost nine years, the Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona is now back in operation and ready to serve the more than 35,000 Filipinos within its jurisdiction.
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PH envoys in Iran, Spain assume ASEAN committee chair posts
The Philippine ambassadors in Iran and Spain have assumed the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) committees in the respective countries they are currently posted.
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Spain to allow nightclubs to open until 3 am
MADRID, Spain – Spain will allow nightclubs to stay open until up to 3:00 am in regions with low coronavirus infection rates, Health Minister Carolina Darias said Wednesday.
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Bela Padilla's package from Spain has been released, says BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) revealed Saturday, May 29 that the package meant for actress Bela Padilla, which came all the way from Spain, has been released.
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500K Pinoys to regain jobs once personal care establishments, indoor dining get green light–DTI
At least 500,000 Filipinos could regain their jobs once the reopening of personal care establishments and indoor dining in restaurants are allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
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Spain in my mind: How I survived when my dream vacation turned into a lockdown destination
Reminiscing about her March 2020 travel to Spain in the height of COVID and why not even the risk of contracting the virus stopped her from pushing through with the trip.