Madrid sets up 51 points to observe the solar eclipse that will be visible in 93 localities

Madrid sets up 51 points to observe the solar eclipse that will be visible in 93 localities

The Community of Madrid will set up 51 observation points and will hold a festival in Buitrago del Lozoya on the occasion of the solar eclipse that will take place next August 12, a historic astronomical phenomenon not seen from the Iberian Peninsula since 1905. It can be observed in 93 localities distributed between the northern and eastern areas, from 7:30 PM, reaching its total vision around 8:32 PM, coinciding with sunset.

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Enagás acquires 20% of Osaka Gas's plant in Valencia for 31 million euros

Enagás acquires 20% of Osaka Gas’s plant in Valencia for 31 million euros

Spanish gas grid operator Enagás announced this Wednesday the acquisition of 20% of Osaka Gas in the Saggas regasification plant for 31 million euros. Specifically, it has acquired the Sagunto plant, in the Valencian Community, which has a liquefied natural gas storage capacity ⁠of 600,000 cubic meters and a regasification capacity of 1 million normal cubic meters per hour. This is equivalent to 18% and 15% of Spain’s total, respectively. The operation would raise Enagás’ stake in Saggas to 92.5%, while Oman Oil ⁠Holdings Spain would retain 7.5%. The operation is expected to close before the end of 2026, as announced by the company during the presentation of its first-half results.

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A thermal burst knocks down trees and rips off awnings in the interior of Alicante

A thermal burst knocks down trees and rips off awnings in the interior of Alicante

The consequences of the heatwave that has been prolonged these days on the Mediterranean coast are varied and, at times, dangerous. Firefighters from Alicante had to intervene yesterday Tuesday afternoon in five places due to a thermal burst in the towns of Elda and Petrer. Due to the strong gusts of wind that swept through the two towns, several trees fell, as well as several awnings, fortunately without causing injuries. Between 5:20 PM and 8:06 PM, there were fifteen firefighter interventions in different parts of the province.

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Three families from El Masnou suffer a water cut in the middle of a heatwave

Three families from El Masnou suffer a water cut in the middle of a heatwave

Three families from El Masnou (Maresme) report that they have been living without water supply in their homes for months, a situation that, they assure, has worsened in the middle of a heatwave, in a situation they deem “unbearable”. The Baix Maresme Housing Union demands an urgent response to guarantee a basic service to these households, while the City Council maintains that “no one has had their water cut off” and announces the approval of an instruction that will allow the installation of provisional social meters in certain cases.

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The wine merchant Antoni Falgueras, town crier of La Mercè 2026, an ode to the traditional 'shopkeeper'

The wine merchant Antoni Falgueras, town crier of La Mercè 2026, an ode to the traditional ‘shopkeeper’

Xavier Marcé stopped by Celler de Gelida, at number 65 Vallespir street, and, coincidentally or not so much, Antoni Falgueras, owner of this 131-year-old winery now run by his son Ferran, was there. The Culture councilor would undoubtedly take some wine, and at the moment of paying the bill, things must have gone more or less like this:

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TVboy replaces Messi's mural in Joanic with another of Ferran Torres kissing the World Cup

TVboy replaces Messi’s mural in Joanic with another of Ferran Torres kissing the World Cup

Urban artist TVboy has replaced his previous mural of Leo Messi wearing the Barça shirt with the message “Barcelona, I’ll be back” in Plaça Joanic in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood with another one of Ferran Torres kissing the World Cup under the English message “Making history” alongside two stars, which symbolize the Spanish national team’s achievement of their second World Cup after their victory against Argentina last Sunday.

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