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Autumnal Weather Brings Rain and Temperature Drop to Spain
Sciencela-vanguardia15d ago

Autumnal Weather Brings Rain and Temperature Drop to Spain

An Atlantic trough is expected to bring autumnal weather to Spain, with rain forecast for the northern and eastern regions, and temperatures dropping in Galicia and the Cantabrian Sea area. Valencia is also expected to experience storms alongside high temperatures on Thursday.

Fishmonger Shares Secret to Tender Octopus
Cultureiefimerida28d ago

Fishmonger Shares Secret to Tender Octopus

A fishmonger reveals the secret to tender octopus: boil it for 25 minutes and then let it rest for another 15 minutes, a technique crucial for dishes like the traditional Galician pulpo à feira.

Galicia Aims to Register 1,500 Centenarians to Study Longevity
Worldobservador1mo ago

Galicia Aims to Register 1,500 Centenarians to Study Longevity

The government of Galicia is establishing a registry for its 1,500 centenarians, seeking to understand the factors contributing to their 'extreme longevity.' This initiative aims to identify what makes this group the 'true generation of resilience.'

Heat Subsides in Spain, Galicia Faces Strong Storms
Environmentla-vanguardia1mo ago

Heat Subsides in Spain, Galicia Faces Strong Storms

Temperatures are expected to decrease this Saturday across Spain, while Galicia prepares for strong storms. Despite the remission, maximum temperatures will remain high, reaching up to 38ºC in several parts of the country.

Queen Sofía Inspects Forest Recovery in Galicia
Worldla-vanguardia1mo ago

Queen Sofía Inspects Forest Recovery in Galicia

Queen Sofía has personally observed the recovery efforts in Galician forests. The Queen Sofía Foundation contributed 65,000 euros to improvements in the Serra da Enciña da Lastra natural park.

Miqui Otero Discusses His Book 'Orquestra'
Cultureobservador2mo ago

Miqui Otero Discusses His Book 'Orquestra'

In an interview, Miqui Otero discusses his book 'Orquestra', where music narrates events during a popular festival night in a Galician village, exploring Spain's past and present through this microcosm.

Galician Literature Day Celebrated
Culturelsm-lv3mo ago

Galician Literature Day Celebrated

Galician Literature Day commemorates May 17, 1863, when poet Rosalía de Castro's work was published, marking a significant date for Galician national self-awareness.

Morocco’s Sardine Export Ban Rattles Spain’s Canning Industry
Businessmorocco-world-news5mo ago

Morocco’s Sardine Export Ban Rattles Spain’s Canning Industry

Morocco’s decision to halt sardine exports to the European Union has triggered a political and industrial crisis in Spain, where the Galician parliament on Tuesday approved a motion demanding urgent diplomatic action to reverse the ban. The post Morocco’s Sardine Export Ban Rattles Spain’s Canning Industry appeared first on Morocco World News.

New DANA Brings Instability to Iberian Peninsula
Environmentla-vanguardia5mo ago

New DANA Brings Instability to Iberian Peninsula

A new isolated depression at high levels (DANA) is expected to bring persistent instability to the Iberian Peninsula on Monday, with risks of snow in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Madrid, heavy rains in Baleares and Catalunya, and strong waves in Galicia and Canarias.

Health Alert: Grated Cheese May Contain Wood Splinters in Spain
Healthla-vanguardia6mo ago

Health Alert: Grated Cheese May Contain Wood Splinters in Spain

A health alert has been issued in Spain by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs regarding several brands of grated cheese that may contain wood splinters. The affected products have been distributed across multiple regions including Andalusia, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Galicia, and Navarra.

Various Companies Announce Q2 and Q4 2026 Earnings, Ampol Profit Surges
BusinessYahoo10d ago

Various Companies Announce Q2 and Q4 2026 Earnings, Ampol Profit Surges

Multiple companies, including SelectQuote, Lancaster Colony, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., Intuit, and Vipshop, have announced their Q4 2026 earnings previews. Additionally, several firms like Ampol, PDD Holdings, Gogoro Inc., Freightos, MTN, Banca Transilvania, and Leapmotor have released Q2 2026 earnings summaries or transcripts, with Ampol specifically reporting a surge in profit due to Middle East disruption boosting refining margins.

Man Kills Four Neighbors Over Oak Trees in Galicia
Worldel-mundo18d ago

Man Kills Four Neighbors Over Oak Trees in Galicia

A dispute over oak trees in Gomesende, Lugo, Spain, escalated into a violent incident where a man known as 'O Garabelo' killed four neighbors. The property remained untouched for 25 years due to fear of the killer until a new owner made an unexpected discovery.

Village for Sale in Spain with Tenants
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Village for Sale in Spain with Tenants

A new trend in the Spanish real estate market sees entire villages, some with existing tenants, being sold, with one such offer currently available in Galicia.

Galicia declares war on wild boar, allows unlimited hunting
Worldel-mundo1mo ago

Galicia declares war on wild boar, allows unlimited hunting

Galicia has declared a hunting emergency, allowing unlimited hunting of wild boars for a year across its entire territory. This marks the sixth time the region has activated such an emergency, but the first time it covers the whole region for a full year.

Culturepublico1mo ago

Galicia Uses 'Cow-Goats' for Wildfire Prevention

Galicia is reintroducing 'cow-goats,' specifically the Cachena breed, to control vegetation that fuels wildfires. These small, indigenous cows are known for eating almost anything and navigating mountainous terrain.

Spanish Citizens Affected by Venezuela Tragedy
Worldel-mundola-vanguardia2mo ago2 sources

Spanish Citizens Affected by Venezuela Tragedy

Spanish citizens, including a government delegate, an embassy worker, and a Galician family, have been affected by a tragedy in Venezuela. The Spanish government has reported 133 missing, five dead, and 14 trapped individuals.

Various Companies Announce Q2 and Q4 2026 Earnings Previews and Summaries
BusinessmarketwatchmorningstarYahoo+5cyprus-mailseeking-alphainvesting-comtaiwan-newsromania-insider10d ago8 sources

Various Companies Announce Q2 and Q4 2026 Earnings Previews and Summaries

Multiple companies, including SelectQuote, Lancaster Colony, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., Intuit, and Vipshop, have announced their Q4 2026 earnings previews. Additionally, several firms like Ampol, PDD Holdings, Gogoro Inc., Freightos, MTN, Banca Transilvania, and Leapmotor have released Q2 2026 earnings summaries or transcripts, with some reporting strong growth and others adjusting outlooks.

Culturepublico26d ago

First Contact with Galician Language and Culture

A personal account describes the initial encounter with the Galician language and the pleasant discovery of a neighboring cultural universe that requires no translation, through literary coincidences and explorations.

Tourist with Hantavirus Isolated in Galicia, Spain
Healthel-mundo27d ago

Tourist with Hantavirus Isolated in Galicia, Spain

A tourist diagnosed with hantavirus has been isolated in Galicia, Spain, along with two asymptomatic close contacts. Health officials confirmed the tourist was asymptomatic a week prior to their travel to the region.

Spanish Chocolate Brand Funds Jaguar's Return to Amazon
Businessel-mundo1mo ago

Spanish Chocolate Brand Funds Jaguar's Return to Amazon

A Galician chocolate brand, Salvaje, is dedicating part of its profits from new artisanal flavors to conservation projects, specifically funding the return of Amaru, a jaguar rescued from illegal trafficking, to the Peruvian Amazon.

EU Agrees on Stricter Migrant Deportation Rules, External Return Hubs
BusinessBBCFTcnbc+24nosruvtagesschauSCMPirozhlasorftelexpublico+16 more3mo ago27 sources

EU Agrees on Stricter Migrant Deportation Rules, External Return Hubs

The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement on stricter rules for deporting third-country nationals, paving the way for the creation of 'return hubs' outside the bloc. This deal aims to facilitate the rapid repatriation of undocumented foreign citizens.

Manuel Jabois Discusses His New Novel 'La víspera'
Cultureel-mundo3mo ago

Manuel Jabois Discusses His New Novel 'La víspera'

Writer and journalist Manuel Jabois has released 'La víspera,' his fourth novel. The story is a Galician tale centered on family secrets, disappearances, excesses, absences, and a thriller element, with the family serving as both the core and the curse.

Princess Leonor Honored in Murcia
Worldla-vanguardia3mo ago

Princess Leonor Honored in Murcia

Princess Leonor of Asturias has been awarded top distinctions, including adopted daughter status and medals, in Murcia, mirroring similar honors received in Aragón and Galicia from communities where military academies are located.

Readers Share Favorite Hidden Gems in Spain
CultureThe Guardianign4mo ago2 sources

Readers Share Favorite Hidden Gems in Spain

Readers have shared their top off-the-beaten-track discoveries in Spain, ranging from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja, highlighting tranquil and natural locations with few tourists.

Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celebrate Dimash Qudaibergen’s Birthday
Cultureastana-times5mo ago

Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celebrate Dimash Qudaibergen’s Birthday

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday, recreating elements of the Kazakh steppe along the Atlantic coast. The filming took place in the region of Val Miñor in the South of Galicia. Scenes featured galloping horses, falconry, and traditional yurts, reported… The post Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celeb...

Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to drench parts of Luzon, Mindanao
Environmentinquirer6mo ago

Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to drench parts of Luzon, Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and easterlies are forecast to bring rains and cloudy skies in parts of Luzon and Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.  In Pagasa’s 5 a.m. weather forecast, weather specialist Loriedin de La Cruz-Galicia said that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will prevail