Community
The Community section is the heart of the people-oriented online GUIDEPOST magazine. It covers people of all nationalities living in Spain — particularly though not exclusively those who are residing in Madrid — and their exciting life. The operative word in the Community is “international”.
Be sure to check out all main features: Embassy Row, the International Organizations and Clubs, and The Scene.
AN INVITATION TO THE (PRESUMABLY) BEST STREET PARTY WITHIN AN INFINITE RADIUS! »
Come on in, join the party! Get into the spirit of thigs!
FEATURING VALENCIA, A THREE-PART SERIES: (I) The Banda de Musica is Definitive of the (Unofficial) Music Capital of Spain »
In Valencia there are more bandas de musica than the municipalities that comprise the Autonomous Community. They are definitive of the Valencian essence.
THE BUSKER WHO WANTED TO STEAL CHRISTMAS »
Hey greedy Scrooge, render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s. Give unto Christmas its due. Give the Season a chance!
THE EUROPEAN UNION IS STANDING BY UKRAINE IN THE ADVENT OF THE NEW TRUMP ERA! »
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission: “Today’s positive assessment by the Commission of Ukraine’s €4.1 billion payment request is further proof both of Europe’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine, and of the country’s impressive progress in driving forward important reforms to advance on its EU path while fighting an atrocious war."
NEWSFLASH! EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS AND NON-EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS, YOU’VE GOT TO READ THIS! »
What's in it for you in the European Union? You'll be surprised! Find out now!
YOU’RE AN EU CITIZEN. MAKE THE MOST OF IT! »
If you are a national of one of the 27 EU countries, you’re automatically an EU citizen too!
BEWARE, FAKE! DON’T BE DUPED! »
Protect yourself from manipulation by sticking to reliable news sources. Avoid sharing information from anonymous social media posts, obscure websites, or articles with clickbait titles.
BEYOND BREXIT, A NEW ERA OF (FRAGILE) EU-UK RELATIONSHIP »
URSULA VON DER LEYEN: "The TCA was worth fighting for. Now have a fair and balanced agreement with the UK." ANDREAS SCHIEDER: " The EU and the UK have created the basis for a relationship among equals. Only a partnership in which both sides stick to their commitments has a future." CHRISTOPHE HANSEN: "Ratification of the TCA is not a vote of blind confidence in the UK's intention to do it in good faith. That said, let us now convene the Parliamentary Partnership Assembly to continue building bridges across the Channel."
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD: It Will Keep You Safe While Travelling Around Europe »
"EHIC is valid in any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. By presenting the card, you can obtain healthcare services directly from a public or contracted provider under the same conditions and at the same cost as people insured in the country you are visiting."
CLOAK AND DAGGER AT NATO »
Three declassified docementary videos that bear witness to the large-scale espionage the Soviet Union and its satellites carried out against NATO during the Cold War: (1) "Did Spies Target NATO Secrets During the Cold War?" (2) "What Motivated Someone to Become a Spy?" (3) "Something of Value - Espionage at NATO." These videos could well form part of the backdrop for presentday Russia's vehement anti-NATO stance, most especially in view of the Russia and Ukraine War, the new NATO members Finland and Sweden, and several membership applicants not least of which is Ukraine.
