The 274 Everest summits in a single day that invite reflection

The 274 Everest summits in a single day that invite reflection

The feeling of standing alone on the summit of Everest, enjoying the ascent with a certain intimacy, is a difficult mission these days during the high season in the Nepalese Himalayas. Every year, records appear, some somewhat peculiar from aspirants seeking a certain notoriety, although it must be acknowledged that others demonstrate a commendable spirit of overcoming. With common sense and the necessary preparation, everyone has the right to pursue their dream. But the overcrowded Everest every spring is not a desired destination for the most committed climbers; it is the goal of hundreds of men and women who climb in single file tied to ropes, hooked up to bottled oxygen, and accompanied by sherpas. Yesterday, a total of 274 people reached the summit from the Nepalese side, at 8,849 meters, the highest number ever recorded, according to Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Nepal Expedition Operators Association, who communicated this to Reuters.

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Jordi Pujol Ferrusola took his mother's "missals" to Andorra for the bank's "priest"

Jordi Pujol Ferrusola took his mother’s “missals” to Andorra for the bank’s “priest”

Jordi Pujol Ferrusola was the “driver” of the letters that his mother, Marta Ferrusola, sent to Andorra. The “missals,” in the terminology she invented to talk about money. This is what his son explained during the two days of questioning he underwent in the trial being conducted by the Audiencia Nacional against the Pujol family for alleged money laundering and illicit association.

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Ayuso announces 8,000 new residential places due to strong demand

Ayuso announces 8,000 new residential places due to strong demand

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, presented this Monday her 40-40 Residential Plan, which foresees the construction of 40 new residences and 40 day centers in the region, which will have 8,000 new places, nursery schools and 300 supported homes integrated into at least five plots and more technology “to better care” for residents and users. Given the high demand for public places, Ayuso has announced this plan, which she has called “very ambitious”.

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Javier lives with depression: “Mine is chronic, I have accepted it”

Javier lives with depression: “Mine is chronic, I have accepted it”

Javier (Calatayud, 1962) has experienced countless depressive episodes. He had his first one at 40 years old, and from the last one – he is now 63 years old – he has just been discharged. However, although he admits that he will live with the condition his whole life, today he is somewhat more optimistic than some time ago. The reason? The recent treatment he received at the resistant depression unit of Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu (SJD), which offers more personalized treatments.

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