Tag: spain
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‘Apologizing for wearing choli was mistake’; Defiant Ushna Shah slams trolls
Ushna Shah has never shied away from speaking her mind, never allowing trolls to dictate anything to her. If social media creeps think they can troll her into changing who she is, they’ve got another thing coming. On Wednesday Ushna posted a video of herself with the caption, “@livgolf_league was such a vibe! They’re really…
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Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian state
Madrid (AFP) – Spain, Ireland and Norway are formally recognising a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a decision slammed by Israel as a “reward” for Hamas more than seven months into the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact, which is likely to encourage others to follow…
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Israel recalls its envoys to Ireland, Norway, Spain
Israel recalled its ambassadors to Ireland, Norway and Spain on Wednesday and also summoned their envoys in protest at the three governments’ recognition of a Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Israel Katz charged that all three countries were rewarding the Palestinian group Hamas for their October 7 attack which sparked the Gaza war. “The twisted step…
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Spain, Norway, Ireland recognise Palestine state in historic move
Spain, Norway and Ireland have officially recognised the Palestinian state on Wednesday, paving the way for other European countries to do the same. The momentous development comes as yet another setback to Israel after the ICC announced this week that it will seek arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant for…
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Spain to not authorize ships carrying weapons for Israel in big win for Palestinian cause
In an effort to not contribute to or help Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Spain has decided that it will not authorise ships carrying weapons for Israel to call at its ports. The monumental decision was announced by foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares on Friday after the country refused to let a ship call at the…
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Spanish PM’s supporters turn out and beg him to stay
Madrid, Spain – Thousands of supporters of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez rallied at the headquarters of his Socialist party imploring him not to step down over a graft investigation against his wife. The 52-year-old, who has been in office since 2018, stunned Spain on Wednesday when he put his resignation on the line after a…
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‘Go home’: Overtourism sparks backlash in Spain
Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world’s second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector. Rallying under the slogan “The Canaries have a limit”, a collective of groups on the archipelago off northwest Africa are planning a slew of protests on Saturday. The Canaries…
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Farmers protest: From India to Europe
Farmers are protesting from India to Europe, separately, for their rights and to register their rebellion with sitting governments against soaring fuel, and fertilizer costs, lower prices of their produce, and restrictive regulations. The protests are shedding light on the very pertinent issues faced by the primary food-producing sector of countries owning big agricultural markets.…
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Viva Espana; Spain refuses to cut aid for Gaza
The Spanish foreign minister has announced that Spain will maintain its support for The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza despite USA, Canada and Australia withdrawing its support and funding, reports Alyssa Mcmurty News Agency. During a parliamentary commission meeting, Jose Manuel Albares called the UN agency “‘indispensable,” and…
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Pakistani passport once again least powerful
Henley & Partners‘ Passport Index has published a list portraying the world’s travel access hierarchy. Top on the list of countries that encourage travelling are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, whose citizens can visit an astounding 194 destinations without requiring arduous visa procedures. This group of countries offer passport-to-plane experience, setting the bar…