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Endrick Extra-Time Brace Helps Real Madrid Past Celta in Copa del Rey

This is Beirut, 17/01 09:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with youngster Endrick netting twice. On the back of a humiliating 5-2 Clasico defeat of their own by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup last weekend, Madrid seemed to be heading for a ...

Spain Breaks Tourism Records in 2024, Sparking Local Concerns Over Gentrification

This is Beirut, 16/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In 2024, Spain has experienced an unprecedented surge in international tourism, with an estimated 94 million foreign visitors flocking to the country to enjoy its sun, sand, and culture, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu. This marks a 10 percent increase compared to 2023, further solidifying Spain’s position as the world’s second ...

STL Acquires Christian Lacroix to Revive Iconic Haute Couture

This is Beirut, 08/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Spanish fashion conglomerate Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Christian Lacroix brand, with the goal of reviving the once-iconic label to its former glory. The deal, made with the US-based Falic Group, which specializes in duty-free retail, was a “private transaction,” with ...

Mbappe Back From 'Bottom' as Real Madrid Down Sevilla

This is Beirut, 2024-12-23 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti's side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which leaves them ...

The Many Faces of Marisa Paredes, Almodóvar’s Eternal Muse

Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-18 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Born on April 3, 1946, in Madrid, María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé—known to the world as Marisa Paredes—grew up in an era overshadowed by Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. Raised in a humble family as the fourth child of a concierge and a homemaker, her childhood was marked by hardship. “I endured humiliation and abuse. How could I not ...

Founder of Spain’s Mango Clothing Chain Dies in Accident

This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 22:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said. While the company did not provide further details, Spanish media reports said the 71-year-old died after falling while hiking with several members of his family ...

Mikati Reaffirms Lebanon's Commitment to UN Resolution 1701

This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati reaffirmed Lebanon's commitment to fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 during a meeting on Wednesday. Mikati also called on Israel to “honor the ceasefire agreement” announced on November 27, and urged the country to “withdraw from the towns and villages in southern ...

Holders Spain Strike Late to Beat Switzerland in Nations League

This is Beirut, 2024-11-19 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help Euro 2024 winners Spain beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League dead rubber on Monday. The Nations League holders, already guaranteed top spot in Group A4, twice took the lead but were pegged back by the already-relegated Swiss in Tenerife. It was the first Spain match on the island in 28 ...

Spain Evacuates Thousands in Fresh Flood Alarm

This is Beirut, 2024-11-13 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Spain evacuated thousands of residents and closed schools on Wednesday as torrential rains lashed the country, two weeks after its worst floods in a generation killed more than 220 people. National weather office AEMET placed the southern province of Malaga and the northeastern Catalonia region on red alert -- the highest level -- for strong ...

Spain's Royals Visit Flooded Region Where 200 were Killed

This is Beirut, 2024-11-03 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due Sunday to visit the Valencia region, Spanish media reported, where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people. Hopes of finding survivors ebbed five days after torrents of muddy water wrecked towns and infrastructure in Spain's worst such disaster in decades. Almost all the deaths have ...

Spain Deploys 10,000 More Troops to Flood Epicentre

This is Beirut, 2024-11-02 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Spain is deploying 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 211 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. Hopes of finding survivors were slim more than three days after torrents of muddy water submerged towns and wrecked infrastructure in the European ...

Pope Expresses Solidarity with Those Affected by Spanish Floods

This is Beirut, 2024-11-01 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis expressed his solidarity on Friday with the Spanish populations affected by the floods, which have resulted in at least 158 deaths and dozens of missing persons. "Let us pray for the people of the Iberian Peninsula, especially for the community of Valencia, ravaged by storm Dana," the name given in Italy to the severe weather that ...

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