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Grassroots Literacy Initiative Tackles U.S. Reading Gap with Culturally-Informed Children’s Book Program
HOOD Inc. rolls out a national campaign to support literacy access for low-income families through storytelling and local partnerships. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold response to America’s ongoing...

Police Shoot Gunman in Spain Hostage Standoff
(MENAFN) A hostage standoff in Calldetenes, a town near Barcelona in northeastern Spain, ended in the early hours of Tuesday when Catalan police fatally shot the armed suspect, according to official reports. At approximately 7:00 a.m. local time...

Spain states NATO’s 5 percent spending demand ‘absolutely impossible’
(MENAFN) Spain has firmly dismissed calls from NATO and U.S. President Donald Trump to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, calling the target "absolutely impossible." Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles told lawmakers on Friday that...

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Targets High-Risk Hispanic Population with Latest PSA
New Campaign Promotes Prevention Screening to Curb Rising Rates of CRC in Hispanics WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization...

Media reports Spanish islanders demanding dismissal of Germans
(MENAFN) Tensions over mass tourism and housing shortages in Spain have sparked a wave of anti-foreigner actions on the island of Mallorca, where activists reportedly defaced businesses and cars owned by German expatriates, Mallorca Zeitung...

Dr. Michael J. Cooper: Renowned Author and Retired Pediatric Cardiologist Delivers Sagas of Hope, History, and Heroism
Michael J. Cooper’s stories span centuries and faiths, building bridges of understanding and hope in a divided world. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From Healer to Masterful Storyteller Dr. Michael J. Cooper’s...

Anti-migrant demonstrations erupt in Spain
(MENAFN) Violent protests broke out in Spain on Friday night following the arrest of a Malian migrant accused of raping a young woman near a migrant center in Alcalá de Henares, a suburb of Madrid. The unrest erupted after police detained a...

Spain is worried about Iran's halt its collaboration with IAEA
(MENAFN) Spain expressed serious concern on Thursday regarding Iran’s decision to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urging Tehran to fulfill its international nuclear commitments. In a statement, the Spanish...

Spain Urges Iran to Honor Nuclear Obligations
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Spain expressed significant concern regarding Iran's decision to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urging Tehran to meet its global nuclear responsibilities. The Spanish Foreign Ministry...

Poland’s Vistula River Plummets to Historic Lows Amid Drought
(MENAFN) Poland’s most iconic river, the Vistula, has plummeted to unprecedented lows amid intensifying drought conditions and an ongoing heatwave battering the nation. According to data from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management...

Spanish MEP Urges Blocking Funds for Israeli Arms Firms
(MENAFN) A Spanish representative in the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to prohibit Israeli defense contractors from receiving financial support from the European Union, citing concerns about their involvement in the...

Spanish Steel Manufacturer Ends Trade with Israel
(MENAFN) Sidenor, a leading Spanish steel manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it will cease all trade with Israel, according to local reports. This move follows revelations last month by an Irish news outlet, which disclosed that Sidenor had...

Turkish Repkon Partners with Norway's Nammo to Launch Artillery Facility
(MENAFN) Repkon, a leading Turkish defense company, is set to build a state-of-the-art 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility, as part of a strategic agreement with Norwegian defense contractor Nammo. This initiative aims to bolster...

Anti-migrant protests escalate following sexual assault accusation in Spain
(MENAFN) Tensions erupted in Spain on Friday night as anti-migrant protests escalated into violent clashes with police outside a migrant housing center in Alcalá de Henares, a suburb of Madrid. The unrest was sparked by the arrest of a 21-year-old...

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Recruits Luis Burgos as Vice President of Operations
DURANGO, Colo., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, or “RMCF”), America’s Chocolatier™ and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept,...

Ethnic Wear Market 2025 Trends : Predicted to Grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2031, Report
The ethnic wear market size was valued at $89.3 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $177.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new...

Spain Firmly Rejects US, NATO Calls
(MENAFN) NATO member Spain has strongly dismissed demands from US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte to raise its defense expenditure to 5 percent of the nation’s GDP. The Spanish government made clear its refusal to comply with...

Spain’s Women’s Euro 2024 Faces Setback as Goalkeeper Falls Ill
(MENAFN) Spain’s preparations for the upcoming Women's European Championships have encountered another setback as goalkeeper Cata Coll has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. Coll’s availability for the tournament is now uncertain after she missed...

Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union...

Spain exposes ‘double standards’ on Russia, Israel
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized the European Union for applying double standards by imposing extensive sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, while failing to take comparable measures against Israel amid its...