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China finally authorizes the import of Spanish cherries
The General Administration of Customs of China (AGA) has published the register of Spanish entities authorized to export cherries to this Asian country, which means that sales can now begin. However, in practice, no fruit will be marketed until...

'I quit UK for Spain eight years ago and now my neighbours are outraged by sudden change'
A UK expat living in Barcelona has revealed that locals are becoming increasingly frustrated with the transformation of their neighbourhoods. Gemma Askham relocated to the popular Spanish city in 2017 due to her half-Spanish husband's work and has...

Algeciras mayor slams US shift to Tangier-Med, warns of economic blow to Spain and Europe
Algeciras Mayor José Ignacio Landaluce has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. decision to reroute major maritime traffic from Spain’s Algeciras port to Morocco’s Tangier-Med, warning that the move could have widespread economic consequences for...

Spiva Center for the Arts – local artist Jeffrey C. Legg first solo exhibit
A local artist returns to Joplin for a solo showing of his oil medium art works. The exhibit called “Jeffrey C. Legg: Alchemy of Light & Shadow” will be on display at the Spiva Center for the Arts in downtown Joplin this weekend through October...

Rodrygo to Arsenal Update as Real Madrid Ready to Slash Asking Price
Arsenal have yet to make a bid for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo this summer, according to reports - though their interest has not been ruled out as we shape up for a busy end to the transfer window. The report by Guillem Balague states that Real...

AI health startups lead Europe’s push for competitiveness in healthcare innovation
Tucuvi is a Spanish health tech startup which developed a medical voice assistant, LOLA, that enables remote patient monitoring through conversational AI. Tucuvi’s breakthrough, backed by ISO 13485 certification and tailored support from EIT...

Arsenal Handed Major Boost In Pursuit Of Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
Arsenal have received a major transfer boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. The Brazilian winger has been on Arsenal’s radar for months, with Mikel Arteta reportedly keen to...

Real Madrid vs Osasuna, La Liga 2025–26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?
La Liga 2025-26 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Details: Real Madrid will feature for the first time this season as they get their La Liga campaign underway with a home tie against Osasuna this evening. The Los Blancos went trophyless last...

Can Brits in Spain renew their TIEs in another town or immigration office?
Many Brits are currently struggling to get a 'cita previa' or appointment to renew their Spanish TIE residency cards, but can they book at a police station or immigration office in another municipality or area if they find an appointment...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama launches Spanish-language Maternity App to Expand Access
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announced in a press release that it has launched a Spanish-language version of its Baby Yourself maternity app, aiming to improve prenatal and postpartum care access for the state’s growing...

Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Real Madrid vs Osasuna La Liga 2025-26 Match? Here’s the Possibility of French Star Featuring in Starting XI
Real Madrid will be back in action in the La Liga 2025-26 as they take on Osasuna in their opening match of the season. Real Madrid had a rather forgettable end to the 2025-26 season. They were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25...

Real Madrid vs. Osasuna prediction, expert picks
Real Madrid will kick off their 2025-26 La Liga campaign when they host Osasuna on Tuesday. The hosts finished last season in second place in the league table, just four points behind Barcelona, while Osasuna finished ninth. Both teams are coming...

Real Madrid vs. Osasuna prediction, odds, start time: 2025 La Liga picks, best bets for Tuesday, August 19
Real Madrid will kick off their 2025-26 La Liga campaign when they host Osasuna on Tuesday. The hosts finished last season in second place in the league table, just four points behind Barcelona, while Osasuna finished ninth. Both teams are coming...

Dog hotels in Spain: the booming business enterprise that caters for leaving your pooch in the lap of luxury
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 18:04 Share Sociological and economic reasons have led to an interesting phenomenon, especially in urban environments in Spain, where there are more and more dogs and fewer and fewer children. The census of canines in...

Masdar committed to support Saudi’s clean energy objectives
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar, and consortium partners GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced they have reached financial close for the 2-gigawatt (GW) Al Sadawi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, a landmark project under...

How Ohio’s Viral Lesbian Cheesemonger Is Changing the Industry One Wheel at a Time
click to enlarge Courtesy collage Madelyn Varela Madelyn Varela didn’t set out to change the cheese industry – at least not at first. But the 24-year-old is certainly changing the way her 500,000 TikTok and Instagram followers purchase, prepare...

Venezuela tries an environmental rebrand, but critics aren’t buying it
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last month unveiled the Gran Misión Madre Tierra, or “Great Mother Earth Mission,” designed to address Venezuela’s climate emergency. The mission mandates the creation of new reforestation efforts, climate...

'I moved to Spain eight years ago and neighbours are now bemused by one major change'
Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter 16:51, 19 Aug 2025 A British expat living in Barcelona has spoken out about the growing frustration among locals over the transformation of their neighbourhoods. Gemma Askham relocated to the popular Spanish...

Arsenal fans fume ‘transfer window is officially closed’ as bit-part star is handed salary increase by Mikel Arteta
ARSENAL fans are furious after a shock transfer twist involving Leandro Trossard. Trossard, 30, has been linked with a move away from the Emirates during the summer transfer window. 3 Arsenal are fuming after the club decided to offer a new deal...

Grant Achatz: Redefining Fine Dining Through Art, Challenge, and Innovation
Grant Achatz Photo Credit: The Alinea Group CHEF GRANT ACHATZ IS WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND INFLUENTIAL chefs in the world, celebrated for his emotionally driven, boundary-pushing approach to modernist cuisine. His culinary...