Spanish overtaken by Hindi as world’s second most-used native language

SPANISH is no longer the world’s second native language after being overtaken by Hindi, with Mandarin Chinese remaining on top. The Cervantes Institute in its annual ‘Spanish in the world’ study said that despite the change, Spanish speakers had...

Sarawak, Catalonia explore cooperation in culture, tourism and creative industries

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram (From left) Snowdan, Abdul Karim, Llano and Ripin in a discussion during the recent meeting in Spain. KUCHING (Oct 30): Sarawak is exploring deeper cooperation with the Catalonia government in...

Republican policies in the 1920s set the stage for the Great Depression and echo in Trump era economics

After the moralizing of the Progressive Era and the horrors of World War I and the Spanish flu epidemic that followed it, Americans looked forward to an era of “normalcy.” Once in charge, Republicans rejected the Progressive Era notion that the...

Spain Launches €261M Modernization of Pizarro Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Advance Army Fleet

Spain’s Council of Ministers authorized a €261.8 million contract to modernize the Army’s Pizarro infantry and cavalry fighting vehicles, focusing on the older Phase I fleet and aligning capabilities with Phase II. The move tightens readiness,...

SafeStyle Spain – Secure, Efficient Windows for Mediterranean Living

Offering a wide variety of styles — from tilt-and-turn and sliding systems to bespoke arched profiles — with complete customisation of finishes, colours, and hardware Settled on the Costa Blanca in Jávea, SafeStyle Spain specialises in supplying...

Teeth and tapas: Why Brits are flocking to Southern Spain for dental deals

Malaga Airport. Credit: Colinmthompson/Shutterstock If you’re a Brit or German with a dodgy tooth (or just tired of eye-watering dental bills), think of Spain. More precisely, the Malaga area. Yes, sun, sea, and dental clinics ready to sort your...

Spain’s emeritus king on his undeclared fortune: ‘It was a gift I did not know how to refuse. A grave mistake’

Juan Carlos de Borbón, who reigned as King of Spain for nearly 39 years, is back in the public eye just weeks before the 50th anniversary of the Spanish monarchy. It may seem unusual, but the former monarch has decided to give a few interviews to...

MARTA unveils new Pride bus art wrap

Support local news in ATL MARTA has rolled out a new LGBTQ+ Pride design as part of its Artbound Bus Wrap program. The bus wrap, created by graphic designer and illustrator Edwin Villalba, features the lesbian, transgender, and bear Pride flags...

Economic growth allows Andalusian regional government to once again approve record budgets for health and investment

With a growth forecast for the Andalusian economy of 2.3% and an unemployment rate that is expected to remain below 14% - a rate as low as before the Great Recession in 2008 - the governing council of Andalucía's regional government (the Junta)...

A Spanish perspective on Chinese modernization

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: In the 21st century, China is one of the most important players on the international stage. It plays a key role in global economic development, scientific and technological...

Spain: CND brings Spanish-flavored 'Don Quixote' on China tour

Deputy Director of the NBC Mu Zongshun (left) and Muriel Romero, artistic director of the CND (2nd from left) at the press conference on the 7th China International Ballet Season in Beijing, on October 21, 2025 Photo: Dong Feng/GTThe Embassy of...

“Big Bend Bold” Rock Art Speaks of a Turning Point in West Texas

Rock art is always evocative. Whether the imagery is painted on a cave wall or pecked into a boulder, we can’t help but wonder what it means, and about the people who created it and the world in which they lived. But answers are often elusive....

Lily Allen smokes a cigarette in New York despite quitting following health scare - after announcing first tour in seven years to promote break-up album

Lily Allen puffed on a cigarette as she stepped out in New York on Wednesday, following the explosive release of her revenge new album West End Girl. The record has drawn attention for her explicit and brutally honest lyrics about the breakdown of...

ECB keeps rates unchanged as economy holds up for now

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2% for the third meeting in a row today and offered no hints about future moves as it enjoys a rare period of low inflation and steady growth, even in the face of trade turbulence. The...

SC Department of Health adds dates to mobile MMR vaccination schedule

South Carolina health officials are raising awareness about measles amid an outbreak in Spartanburg County. The outbreak of 30 cases is centered at two schools with low vaccination rates. Health officials are promoting the MMR vaccine and have...

Spain approves acquisition of Turkish Hurjet aircraft for pilot training system

BRUSSELS Spain has authorized the procurement of a new system for modern fighter pilot training featuring a customized version of the supersonic Turkish-made Hurjet, according to an official announcement and press reports. According to a statement...

Art Miami Announces 2025 Participating Galleries for 35th Edition, Dec. 2-7

Celebrating 35 years, Art Miami, the city’s original and longest-running contemporary and modern art fair, has unveiled its impressive 2025 participating galleries from around the globe, including London, Paris, Venice, Amsterdam, Bangkok,...

Spain holiday panic for Britons: Sterling at lowest in years against euro, change money now

The pound hit its weakest in nearly three months against the dollar and in more than two years versus the euro on Wednesday as rising expectations for a rate cut from the Bank of England by year-end pushed the currency through closely watched...

Artists from around Europe shine in Calpe’s painting competition

The contest aims to encourage artistic creativity in both the urban and natural environments of Calpe. Credit: Calpe Council Calpe, the picturesque coastal town on Spain’s Costa Blanca, has revealed the winners of its tenth Open-Air Painting...

An Icon of the Roman Empire Just Revealed a Treasure Trove of Artifacts

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Excavations at Bremenium Fort, the northernmost fort along Hadrian’s Wall in England, revealed a host of Roman artifacts. A wide variety of pottery, metalwork, soldiers’ tools, and more shed some...