A long sequence of centuries and chances precedes our existence until determining the place of birth, so there is no merit to attribute to the outcome, but humble gratitude if, among all the cities in the world, Barcelona falls to you by chance. If we complain about
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Monday that the United States will probably take control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be compensated financially for ensuring the security of that strategic maritime route. “We are going to hold the strait and probably manage it. We will become the guardians of the strait. We are going to protect it. And they will pay us to protect it. A lot of money,” Trump assured.
Eating is the most important action of each day, and feeding society in a healthy way is a huge responsibility. Even more so when local vegetable production in Catalonia has fallen by 74% in the last 25 years, while exports have tripled: the territory now functions more as a redistribution platform than as a garden.
When he returned to power a year and a half ago, Donald Trump promised that he would adopt a hands-off approach to artificial intelligence development, which would allow the United States to “unleash the full potential of AI,” in contrast to the more regulatory stance of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and that of the countries of the European Union.
About 4,000 municipal police officers and a thousand health personnel will be deployed during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Madrid from June 6 to 9, as detailed by the mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, at the press conference following the Government Board meeting, supported by the deputy mayor, Inma Sanz, and the delegate for Urban Planning, Environment, and Mobility, Borja Carabante. In addition to these personnel, the capital will have the support of the National Police and other police forces from the central Government, meaning the City Council will have to work hand in hand with the Government Delegation, despite political disagreements, to ensure security during those days of the Pontiff’s visit.
Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero today reaffirmed his innocence regarding the Plus Ultra case in an interview on RTVE’s Mañaneros. Zapatero maintained that he did not intervene in the rescue of Plus Ultra, distanced himself from the confession of his friend Julio Martínez, and justified the possession of the jewels seized in his office as a “personal courtesy” gift. These are some of the most notable phrases from his intervention.
The preview of the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France has been surrounded by the last two precedents that favor the Spanish, with special prominence of Lamine Yamal against Kylian Mbappé, but the history of the encounters between La Roja and the Bleus goes much further back with more encouraging chapters for the French.
The Supreme Court (TS) has emphasized without unanimity the “public interest” and the “human substrate” in its decision not to provisionally suspend the extraordinary regularization of migrants approved by the Government. However, two judges have issued a dissenting opinion in which they support the provisional suspension of the royal decree.
With its characteristic black and white fur, the first giant panda born in Indonesia is growing and thriving ahead of its public debut this month.
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has confirmed that he will attend the final of the 2026 Football World Cup, which will be held this Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will face the Spanish team, European champion, against the Argentine team, South American champion.