Storm Kristin Disrupts Travel Across Spain: Roads Closed and Classes Suspended
The peninsula is currently grappling with the severe impact of Storm Kristin, marked by heavy rainfall and snow. As of early Wednesday, over 90 roads have been affected, with 67 routes suffering from ice and snow, and an additional 23 secondary roads blocked or compromised due to flooding, according to a report from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). In response
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Political Turmoil Leaves Pension Revaluation in Limbo: A Look at Spain's Recent Legislative Decisions
In a significant political development, the Congress of Deputies in Spain has rejected a critical decreelaw that would have revalued pensions for 2026. This rejection was made possible by the combined votes of the Popular Party (PP), Vox, Junts, and the Union of the Navarrese People (UPN) on Tuesday. The contentious decreelaw, which was initially approved by the Sanchez government
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Sydney Sweeney's Controversies Continue: From Hollywood Sign Stunt to Bathwater Soap
Sydney Sweeney, the breakout star of Euphoria and The Assistant, finds herself at the center of a whirlwind of controversies yet again. As she gears up for the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria scheduled to premiere in April, Sweeney has managed to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. This time, she faces potential legal trouble after a stunt
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Spain's Innovative Approach: Regularizing Half a Million Undocumented Migrants
On January 27, Spain's left-wing government passed a groundbreaking decree aimed at regularizing approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants. This decision marks a significant departure from the increasingly restrictive migration policies observed across much of Europe. Migration Minister Elma Saiz announced during a news conference that those eligible for regularization would have the opportunity to work in various sectors throughout the country.
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Two British Nationals Arrested in France for Inciting Hate Against Migrants
French authorities announced on Monday, January 26, the arrest of two British nationals suspected of participating in a banned far-right protest against migrants near Calais. The men, aged 35 and 53, were broadcasting live videos from the French coast when they were taken into custody on Sunday evening, as confirmed by Francois-Xavier Lauch, the prefect of Pas-de-Calais. The arrests were
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Staggering Casualties and Stalled Advances: The Ongoing Toll of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
In a somber report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), it is estimated that the number of Russian and Ukrainian troops who have been killed, wounded, or gone missing in nearly four years of war may reach a staggering 2 million by this spring. This alarming figure comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows no signs
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Former French Senator Sentenced for Drugging and Assaulting MP: A Case That Shakes French Politics
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the political landscape of France, former Senator Joël Guerriau has been found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting fellow politician Sandrine Josso. The 68-year-old, who served as a centrist senator for Loire-Atlantique, was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in prison, with 18 months to be served immediately. Guerriau has appealed
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked at Public Meeting, Vows to Continue Her Work
On Tuesday evening, Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was targeted during a public meeting at a municipal venue in Minneapolis. While addressing an audience of around one hundred attendees, a man approached her and sprayed her with a liquid using a syringe. Fortunately, Omar was unharmed and quickly resumed her speech. The assailant was swiftly restrained and arrested; he was
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Dutch Court Sentences Eritrean Man for Human Trafficking in Libya
A court in the Netherlands has sentenced an Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for allegedly heading a human trafficking network that unlawfully detained migrants from Eritrea seeking to reach Europe. The convicted individual, Tewelde Goitom, also known as Amanuel Walid, was found guilty on charges of human trafficking and extortion. The trial, which received significant attention in the
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