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Spain battles 14 fires with more expected amidst intense heat
Oman Observer
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August 15, 2025
VILLANUEVA DE LA SIERRA: Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of "unfavourable conditions" to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of...
Spanish seaside town ‘abandoned’ by tourists as bars and streets left empty - ‘it’s dead'
Daily Express
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August 15, 2025
Usually known for its wild nightlife and big crowds, especially during the warmest months of the year, Magaluf, on the Spanish island of Majorca, appears to be facing a major tourism downturn. This season, images of deserted sunbeds and sparsely...
4 Shipwrecks Found in North Carolina, Including Spanish Ship Attacked in 1748
VICE
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August 16, 2025
In the marshes of Brunswick County, North Carolina, archaeologists hit the jackpot. Over just two months, researchers from East Carolina University unearthed the remains of four long-forgotten vessels along the shoreline of the Brunswick Town/Fort...
Yaquelín and the Heartbeat of a Cultural Center
Periódico 26
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Yaquelín Pérez Bodaño has been in charge of the Anita Cruz House of Culture in Bartle for over a decade. The institution's cultural echoes can be heard far beyond that town. Bartle, Las Tunas.- Her son, Over Jesús, always accompanies her in her...
‘The Greatest Meeting Of Land And Water In The World’ — CA’s Best State Park Has Rugged Coves, Sea Caves, And Great SCUBA Diving
Secret Los Angeles - California
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August 18, 2025
Y S / Unsplash Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is widely considered to be California’s best state park. For decades, its beauty has continued to attract nature lovers, hikers, and divers from around the world. Just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea,...
Spanish couple misses Puerto Rico flight over AI Visa advice
ARY News
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August 15, 2025
MADRID, SPAIN: A Spanish influencer couple, Mery Caldass and Alejandro Cid, were refused to board on a flight to Puerto Rico after trusting an AI chatbot visa misguidance. The couple, famous for their travel content on TikTok, told that the...
A legendary artist's lesson on progress, and personal struggle
Kitsap Sun - Washington State
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On the way home from Spain, before returning to the United States, my family stopped in Amsterdam for a few days. We took a boat ride along the canals, walked through the red-light district, and toured the Van Gogh Museum. After checking in at our...
'We visited Spain and locals quickly warned us about common dog walking blunder'
The Mirror
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August 16, 2025
The last thing on your mind when taking the dog out for a walk is probably where your pet will urinate. It's generally accepted that dogs just do their business, and there's no need to clean up after them, regardless of where they choose to...
Will Lamine Yamal Play Tonight in Mallorca vs Barcelona La Liga 2025–26 Match? Here’s the Possibility of Spanish Star Featuring in Starting XI
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Barcelona will look to get their La Liga 2025-26 campaign off to a winning start when they take on Lamine Yamal in their first match. Hansi Flick's men had won the La Liga title last season, beating archrivals Real Madrid to the title. The Catalan...
Spain and neighbors battle deadly wildfires as heat fuels Mediterranean crisis
Environmental Health News
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August 15, 2025
A deadly wave of wildfires across Spain, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries has killed at least four people, forced mass evacuations, and prompted urgent calls for stronger climate adaptation measures. Sam Jones and Helena Smith report for...
Buon giorno, American-style tips. Arrivederci, Italian small-tip culture
The Globe and Mail
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August 16, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Caffè Florian on Venice's St. Mark’s Square is the oldest still-operating coffee house in Italy, dating back to the 18th century.STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP/Getty Images For fans of Venice, a visit to Caffè Florian on St....
With names like Domecq, Cartier and Oppenheimer in the mix, no wonder Sotogrande in Spain is the Mediterranean playground of the rich and famous
Olive Press
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August 16, 2025
By Dilip Kuner and Jon Clarke THERE is nowhere in Spain like Sotogrande in summertime. The country’s most exclusive private enclave, this is the go-to destination for the discreetly wealthy and famous. Even the privileged tourists who come to...
Spain airport strikes: Where major disruption is set to hit passengers this summer
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Lancaster kids immerse themselves in Spanish culture at Latin Dance Camp
WPMT - Pennsylvania
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Lancaster kids are learning Latin dance and culture at Embodyment Studios' camp, culminating in performances this Friday and Saturday. LANCASTER, Pa. — Kids in Lancaster are getting lessons in Latin dance and culture this week at a camp run by...
World’s highest court delivers historic protections for climate-impacted communities
Ethical Marketing News
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August 16, 2025
The world’s highest court has just delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in the face of the climate emergency.[1] The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision delivers historic protections that strengthen the...
Saplings planted at Government Arts College in Thanjavur
The Hindu
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August 16, 2025
Seventy nine saplings, marking the 79th Independence Day, were planted at the Government Arts College, Kumbakonam. According to a college release, the event was organised by the college Eco Club and saplings of java plum, madhuca logifolia...
Migrant flood hits Spain’s Balearic islands: 351 arrive in just 48 hours
Olive Press
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August 15, 2025
THE Balearic Islands faced another wave of migrant arrivals, as 351 people reached the archipelago in 20 separate pateras within 48 hours. The latest boat, carrying 20 passengers, was spotted late Thursday night off the southeast coast of Cabrera....
The painful annexation to Spain triggered the Restoration
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo, DR—On March 18, 1861, from the balcony of the presidential palace in Santo Domingo, a reading resounded with an echo of treason: the annexation of the Dominican Republic to Spain. It was a unilateral decision by then-President Pedro...
Spain, Portugal, Greece battle wildfires; heat wave expected for days
Inquirer
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August 16, 2025
Local residents react in front of the fire during a wildfire in Santa Baia De Montes, northwestern Spain, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) MADRID — Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important...
Arteta Confirms Gyokeres Will Start For Arsenal Against Man Utd
The Will
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August 15, 2025
August 15, (THEWILL) — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres will make his English Premier League bow against Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday. The 26-year-old forward completed his move...