Soccer match-fixing probe in Spain
A Spanish state prosecutor has summoned players for questioning regarding possible match-fixing in a 2011 Spanish league game between Levante and Real Zaragoza. The state prosecutor's office in Madrid said in an email on Thursday that it "has started ...
Spain's Abortion Debate Shakes Government That Pledged To Ban It
Spain's streets have been filled with dueling demonstrations in recent months: Women's groups arguing for abortion rights. Church groups lobbying for more restrictions on the procedure. The debate was invigorated by ruling conservatives' plan to create one ...
China, Spain sign business deals worth $4 billion
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Spain signed business deals worth about 3.2 billion euros ($4 billion) on Thursday during a visit by Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to the Asian powerhouse to drum up support for his country's economy.
Spain picks Lennon film to compete for Oscar
MADRID (AP) — Spain's film academy has selected the movie "Vivir es Facil con los Ojos Cerrados" (Living Is Easy With Eyes Closed) about a Spanish man's quest to meet John Lennon as its entry for best foreign language film at next year's Oscars.
Queen Letizia of Spain or Michelle Obama? Who is more stylish? See videos!
Yesterday, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain had a reception with President Barack Obama and his beautiful wife Michelle. A photo of those who go around the world! Queen Letizia of Spain chose a glamourous dress by Spanish fashion designer Felipe ...
Spain revises Q2 debt-to-GDP ratio to 96.4pc after rule changes
MADRID: Spain's public debt came to 96.4 percent of gross domestic product in the second quarter, the Bank of Spain said on Thursday, less than previous readings, after methodological changes which increased the size of the economy. The debt-to-GDP ratio ...
China, Spain to ink $4b deals
BEIJING - China and Spain will sign cooperation deals and business contracts worth more than 4 billion US dollars during Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's visit to China, according to source with the Chinese Foreign Ministry. After talks between ...
China, Spain to ink 4-bln-USD deals
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang(R) holds a welcoming ceremony for Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy before their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 25, 2014. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei) BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- China and Spain will sign cooperation ...
Spain lifts GDP by counting illicit activity
Spain's statistics institute INE said on Thursday that the addition of illegal economic activities to gross domestic product estimates is increasing the size of the country's economy 2.6 per cent. In a statement, INE said it now estimates that Spain's GDP ...
Evans confirms retirement plans: ‘It’s the right time to end my journey’
Former Tour de France and world road race championship winner Cadel Evans has confirmed reports that he is bringing his career to a close, with the Australian rider saying that he will hang up his racing wheels next February. The BMC Racing Team rider announced his future plans at a press conference ...
The ECB's Plan To Do 'Whatever It Takes' To Save Europe Is Not Going To Work
The ECB's plan to boost the prospects of small and medium size companies in Europe by purchasing asset-backed securities is likely to fail due to the fracturing of the region's economies. With the announcement of the ABS program it looked as if ECB President Mario Draghi's famous pledge to do "whate ...
ACCIONA Windpower Installs First AW125/3000
ACCIONA Windpower has completed the installation of the world’s first AW125/3000 wind turbine, which combines a 125 meter rotor with a 3 megawatt wind turbine generator. The turbine is mounted on a 120 meter concrete tower at ACCIONA’s Vedadillo Experimental Wind Farm located in the Navarra Region o ...
The White Retreat by CaSA
This tiny 388 sq ft apartment located in Barcelona, Spain was recently completed by Colombo and Serboli Architecture (CaSA). More Images Need hosting? Design You Trust is proudly supported and hosted by WebHostingBuzz Premium Infrastructure & Network. Powered by MaxCDN
Which Countries Greeks Choose for Their Studies
Despite the economic crisis and high cost of tuition and residence, the United Kingdom still remains the first choice for Greeks who wish to study abroad. The Greek Parliament has received data from the National Academic Recognition Information Center (Hellenic NARIC) regarding the number of applica ...
“Bañada En Oro” by VOGUE Spain October 2014
What a woman , what a car ? Beautiful woman and dream car are the best combination and October Issue of VOGUE Spain proves it with a breathtaking photo shoot work of photographer Miguel Reveriego and stylist Belen Antolin with beautiful model Emily Didonato in the role of dazzling woman , who can ca ...
Former Tour winner Cadel Evans announces retirement
Ponferrada (Spain) (AFP) - Former Tour de France winner Cadel Evans on Thursday confirmed he will retire from cycling in February. The 2011 Tour winner and 2009 road race world champion said his final event would be the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean race on February 1. Before then he will compet ...
Discovery of the New World
One of the most well known explorers in the world, Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. Columbus grew up helping his father at his cheese stand. In 1470 the family moved to Savona and later that same year he became a seaman in the Portuguese merchant marine. In 1492 Columbus was sp ...
