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"WHOEVER CONTROLS THE MEDIA, CONTROLS THE MIND"
Jim Morrison
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Spanish League, the one with more conteranos in Europe
May 2nd, 2014
The Spanish League is the one with more canteranos and less foreigners among the five major European championships, according to a report by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES). 22.75% of the Spanish League players have been trained in the club, compared to 18.67% of the French League or 16.93% of the German one.
Why May the 1st is Labor Day?
May 1st, 2014
Today , May the 1st, is an important date in the calendar of all workers , because it is a holiday and Labor Day is celebrated. But behind this day hides a bloody history that few people know.The origins of this day dates back to 1886 in the United States, where workers had begun a struggle for a working day of 8 hours.
The most expensive restaurant in the world will be in Ibiza
April 27th, 2014
Sublimotion, the new restaurant of Paco Roncero at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, combines “gastronomic avant-garde with technological innovation to create a complete emotional experience", says Roncero. In this new place, which will open on June 1st, guests will travel from the North Pole to the most baroque Versailles.
The Spanish nanny of Prince George
April 20th, 2014
In their official trips, the Dukes of Cambridge are often accompanied by an entourage of 11 people, as in their last tour throughout Australia and New Zealand. However, on this last trip, the protagonist was not the little Prince George, but his Spanish nanny, Maria Teresa Turrión Borallo
Barcelona's Monumental bullring celebrates one hundred years old and two of inactivity
April 12th, 2014
The Catalan Parliament passed in 2010 the bullfighting ban, which took effect in January 2012. So now there are only three people there. The museum is the only one left of the three that there were in the city, since Las Arenas is now a shopping center with taurine facade.
Spanish fiction, ready to conquer the world
April 9th, 2014
The most important event of the audio-visual market, which is taking place in Cannes from April 7th to April 10th, is the new way to promote the Spanish production worldwide, which is located among the top five countries that export series and entertainment formats, according to the study "The Wit Guide to Scripted Formats 2014"
The corrupt Spain of 'The Simpsons' succeeds on YouTube
April 6th, 2014
The creators of the famous series The Simpsons have shown the corruption in Spain once again, but this time instead of using politicians, they have opted for originality: they have chosen the Spanish National Football Team as a victim of their jokes.
BCN World will host the largest Hard Rock in Europe
April 3th, 2014
Hard Rock will build its largest European facility at BCN World, the tourism and leisure complex on the coast of Tarragona, according to BCN World president Xavier Adserà. Adserà has also added that Hard Rock will be responsible for the second resort (with a hotel, a casino and a theatre) among the six that complete the project.
Spain on alert of snow, rain, wind and heavy swell
March 26th, 2014
If you are we thinking of traveling to Spain to enjoy a few days of sunshine, we warn you that this is not the best moment. Today, a total of 41 provinces will remain in orange and yellow alert for risk of wind, rain, snow and coastal phenomena, according to the Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
The Airport Madrid-Barajas will be renamed 'Adolfo Suárez'
March 25th, 2014
Many tributes are going on to honor the former President Adolfo Suárez and the last one comes from the Ministry of Development. As proposed by Mariano Rajoy, the Ministery has passed an order which says that the official name of Madrid-Barajas Airport will be renamed from now Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas.
Spain's first post-Franco Prime Minister, Adolfo Suárez, dies at 81
March 24th, 2014
Spain's ex-PM Adolfo Suárez, who guided the nation through the turbulent years following the death of fascist dictator Francisco Franco, died yesterday in Madrid at 81. The respected statesman had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last decade and passed away six days after being admitted into a Madrid hospital.
New record of attendance at the Dalí Foundation
March 23th, 2014
Economic crisis cannot compete with the attractiveness of Salvador Dali and his legacy. In 2013 the Foundation Gala-Salvador Dalí reached a new record: nearly 1.6 million people - 8.42% more than in 2012 - went to the Theatre-Museum in Figueres, the Gala-Dalí Castle in Púbol and the House-Museum in Portlligat (Cadaques).
"Pixar. 25 Years of Animation” exhibition reaches Madrid
March 22nd, 2014
The exhibition called Pixar. 25 Years of Animation has just landed at the CaixaForum in Madrid. Together with the exhibition, Pixar’s most famous characters have also arrived here: Woody and Buzz from Toy Story, Nemo and Dori from Finding Nemo, Russell and Kevin from Up, and Bob and Helen from The Incredibles, among many others.
What is hidden behind the success of Zara
March 21st, 2014
The Spanish group Inditex, the first textile group in the world, has played a vital role in today's globalization in fashion, and not just in terms of factory but also in design and style. Zara Empire has made costumes look alike no matter where you are, walking through Madrid, Buenos Aires or Tokyo.
Canary Islands “sailing” across the Atlantic Ocean, candidate for NASA’s Picture of the Year
March 20th, 2014
The Canary Islands can become the winners of the contest organized by NASA to highlight the Picture of the Year, with a photo of the archipelago where the islands seem to sail on the ocean. NASA’s Terra satellite looked down on the Canary Islands on June 15th, 2013.
Cristiano Ronaldo double takes Real Madrid into quarters
March 19th, 2014
Real Madrid unsurprisingly booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after wrapping up an emphatic 9-2 aggregate victory over Schalke. Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals and one for Alvaro Morata sealed a 3-1 victory on the night. However, the Spanish side's night was soured by a serious injury to talented forward Jesé.
Father's Day: Why is celebrated in March 19th in Spain?
March 19th, 2014
Father's Day is a worldwide celebration, but unlike in many countries like the U.S. , Mexico or France (where it’s celebrated on the third Sunday in June), in Spain this special day takes place in March 19th, coinciding with St. Joseph Day. According to studies, Father's Day was first celebrated in Spain by the year 1950.
500 immigrants enter Melilla after jumping border fence
March 18th, 2014
500 immigrants have entered Melilla today at 8 am., a mass climb over the fence that separates the autonomous city from Morocco. This has been the largest jump over the fence. Immigrants, who came from Mali and Senegal, have immediately gone to the Immigration detention centre (CETI).
Bargains to buy a hose in Madrid
March 18th, 2014
The idea of living in Madrid is very attractive: musicals, museums, good food, lots of partying , etc. You might think that living in such a cosmopolitan city has a high cost . Buying an apartment in a capital is never cheap. However, with just some research in Madrid, you can find some very interesting offers.
Spain takes the lead in the world's wine production
March 17th, 2014
We already were the country with more vineyards in the world, but now we also are leaders in wine production. In 2013, Spain produced more than 50 million hectolitres of wine, 41% more than last year, and outperformed for the first time its maximum competitors, Italy and France.
Spain goes green for St Patrick’s Day
March 17th, 2014
Today Ireland celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and Spain joins the party, together with many places around the world. For the last two days, various famous sites in Spain have been turned green to celebrate this special day with those Irish people who live in Spain.
Rosberg wins, while Alonso gets fifth position
March 16th, 2014
Nico Rosberg got a runaway victory in Asutralian Grand Prix, the first Formula One race, and become the leader of this season’s championship. The drivers Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull), the world champion, and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), pole sitter yesterday, left the race after completing just two laps.
Lewis Hamilton on Australia pole, while Alonso takes fifth
March 15th, 2014
Lewis Hamilton grabbed a last-ditch pole position in the wet qualifying session at the Australian Grand Prix, ahead of the local Daniel Ricciardo. Fernando Alonso took fifth while Sebastian Vettel, down in 13th, failed to make it into the top 10 shoot-out.
Calatonia's President Artur Mas: there will be a sovereign survey on November the 9th
March 14th, 2014
Catalonia’s President declared that, like it or not, Catalonia will have a referendum on November 9 to ask its people two questions:if they want Catalonia to become a state and if they want it to be independent. The survey has no authorization from the Spanish Government.
Movie Premiers of the Week: "Ocho apellidos vascos" and "Las maestras de la Republica"
March 14th, 2014
Two movies "made in Spain" and for all tastes are released today on the big screen: the comedy Ocho apellidos vascos (Eight Basque Surnames) and the documentary Las maestras de la República (Teachers of the Republic).
