Canary Islands: "Return of the Guanches"

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"Paradise for some, misery for others. Understand this, we must." (Lady Yoda) We all know the "sol de Canarias" - the sun-drenched haven of the Canary Islands, where endless summers beckon and where one can easily escape the harsh European winters. But amid the allure of unique nature and Atlantic...

Enhanced Regulation for Artificial Intelligence Unveiled in Landmark EU Agreement

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In a significant development, negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have reached a consensus on...

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

The 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, are aimed at everyone: states, civil society,...

US state of Idaho wants executions by firing squad

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People sentenced to death could soon be executed by firing squad in the US state of Idaho. The Senate of the state in the...

Berlin's energy supply remains secure

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Berlin's energy supply is secure - "currently in all sectors", according to the current "Situation Report on Energy...

ITALY : 250 migrants allowed to go ashore from rescue ships

After days of uncertainty, the approximately 250 remaining refugees on board the two rescue ships "Geo Barents" and...

US President Biden to ease marijuana rules

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U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a pardon for all those convicted at the federal level of simple marijuana...

U.S. disappointed with Iran's latest response on nuclear deal

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In the struggle to relaunch the nuclear agreement with Iran, the U.S. has expressed disappointment with the latest...

Kiev gets new weapons and billions from Washington

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Ammunition, weapons and equipment for Ukraine - the U.S. is putting together the largest-ever package of military aid for...

Russia and Ukraine apparently reach grain agreement

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In the conflict over the blockade of grain exports from Ukraine, UN Secretary General António Guterres, Turkish...

China and Russia want to move even closer together economically

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The U.S. has criticized China for announcing increased cooperation with Russia. "China claims to be neutral, but its...

VP Iglesias steps out and runs for Madrid Government

Pablo Iglesias, former second vice-president from the Spanish Government, and leader of Unidas Podemos announced on...

The farce and the pose in Pablo Hasel

The conviction sentence of Pablo Hasel has become a powerful speaker. Days after his arrest, newspapers around the world...

Expats For Home - Compensation of Brain Drain via Microloans

The migration of skilled individuals, often referred to as expatriates or expats, has profound implications for both their...

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) - Friend or Foe

In the plans set forth by the European Union, the Euro is poised to transform into a form of "digital cash" within a few...

EU and US Data Security A Prime Concern

In times of megacrises, this atmosphere was really good: optimism and harmony characterized the 7th German-American Data...

Will Blinken's visit bring positivity to e Sino-US relations?

Last month, when US President Joe Biden predicted that a "thaw" in the Sino-US relationship would begin "very shortly,"...
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Erdogan wants to agree to Finland joining NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to approve Finland's planned entry into NATO. The ratification process will...
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Iran and Saudi Arabia want to normalize relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia want to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months. That was the...
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EU states agree to freeze funds for Hungary

A large majority of EU member states have agreed in principle to freeze billions in payments from the European Community...
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British government raises taxes and cuts spending in fight against inflation

The British government wants to fill the huge hole in the budget coffers with tax increases and spending cuts amounting to...

Significantly less cargo in Russian ports

According to figures from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), goods handling in Russian ports has slumped, in...
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Lauterbach considers cannabis legislation

The federal cabinet has agreed on key points for the planned legalization of cannabis. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach...
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Biden has oil export ban under review

The USA was once the land of cheap gasoline. Those days are now over; a gallon on the West Coast now costs up to $6.70,...
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EU Commission to cut funding for Hungary by 7.5 billion euros

Because of corruption and violations of the rule of law in Hungary, the European Commission has proposed to cut payments...
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Serbia and Kosovo reach agreement in dispute over entry rules

The two Balkan neighbors Serbia and Kosovo have settled their dispute over entry rules shortly before the end of a new...
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U.S. plans crossings of Taiwan Strait by ships and aircraft

Notwithstanding heightened tensions with China over Taiwan, the United States will transit the Taiwan Strait with ships...
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North Korea preparing for first nuclear test since 2017

North Korea is preparing for its first nuclear test since 2017, according to the United Nations. Most recently,...
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Large majority votes for new constitution in Tunisia

Tunisia's President Kais Saied has expanded his power with a new constitution, adding to worries about an impending end to...
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Scotland submits plans for independence referendum to court

The Scottish government is having its plans for a new independence referendum reviewed for legality by the UK Supreme...
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NATO significantly expands rapid reaction force to 300,000 soldiers

In response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine , NATO will rebuild its defenses and increase the number of its...

The End of Confination

With the end of the state of alarm that had been decreed by the government of Pedro Sanchez, Madrid has eliminated the...

Isabel Diaz Ayuso reaffirms her leadership, Iglesias quits politics

Isabel Diaz Ayuso's PP has obtained an overwhelming victory in Madrid Community government elections thanks to the...

Political balance is broken at Madrid government

The Bureau of Assembly of the Madrid Community has admitted the two motions of censure presented this morning by PSOE and...

Withdraw of the third-grade freedom regime to the imprisoned politicians

The penitentiary surveillance court number 5 of Catalonia has withdrawn the third penitentiary degree to the seven...

Shouldn't Riera offer his house to squatters?

I love anti-system people like Carles Riera, MP and leader of the CUP. They are the strongest proof that capitalism has...

EU Stability and Growth Pact under scrutiny

One year has passed. And two more could follow: In March 2020, the EU Commission and member states suspended the Stability...