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A SECOND OPINION: Musk Finds Waste, Fraud and Abuse in US Government Finances »
"I wish Elon Musk well in his coming audits."
A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “THE SPANISH SCENE: Cheers for the Cheese,” 24 March 1972 »
"Family dynasties have risen and fallen, town elections have been won or lost, and enterprising locals have made it big or fallen into disgrace, all on the basis of how well -- or how bad -- they made their Idiazabal cheese. Now it was announced that a monument commemorating Idiazabal cheese would be built."
TOURISM, A FABULOUS FONT OF JOBS IN SPAIN! »
"The number of Social Security contributors in the tourism sector of Spain continues to show positive data in the first full month of autumn 2024. In October, contributors linked to tourism activities increased in absolute terms by 98,845 people, reaching a total figure of more than 2.75 million workers."
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."
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."
OVIEDO IS PROCLAIMED SPAIN’S GASTRONOMIC CAPITAL FOR 2024 »
Oviedo, the lovely capital of the Principality of Asturias, is and always has been a gourmet’s paradise and now it has been justifiably recognized as the Spanish Gastronomical Capital. It was singled out to represent the excellent Asturian gastronomy its most famous dish being the fabada. Sharing the limelight is the cider which pairs well with the famous Asturian sausages and almost any other dishes of the Asturian cuisine. Eighty per cent of all cider in Spain are rpoduced in Asturias.. That said, there is still much to talk about Oviedo in particular and Asturias in general be said about Oviedo, not least of which are their historic monuments and the inviting greenery to frame them.
HALO-HALO, A MEGA-MIX OF TROPICAL DELIGHT »
Snack-dessert in shaved ice that reflects the vibrant colors of the tropics and tastes as vibrant. A kaleidoscope of ingredients with tantalizing colors, flavors and textures – crunchy, creamy, soft and tender – in a tall glass or bowl. And it COOOOLS!
MADRID’S COCKTAIL CULTURE »
Chicote, the iconic watering hole where local and international celebrities have left and will continue to leave their mark, is where you´re bound to have guanranteed great gin and vodka cocktails in an unbeatable ambience.
Organic Food Iberia, What’s It About ? »
Organic Food Iberia is for people who"care about Food, Health and the Planet," always keeping in mind that "sustainability and the environment are important to all of us." A vast array of products from four hundred forward-looking brands defined this impressive trade fair. Watch out for Organic Food Iberia's 2025 edition!
ADIOS, GOLDEN VISA OF THE MILLIONAIRES! »
"The so-called Real Estate Golden Visa will be scrapped. This is because it has been found to exacerbate the severe housing shortage in Spain, putting a heavy strain on the real estate market, driving prices up and encouraging speculation, not to mention money laundering. Instead, the Government will focus on the promotion of affordable new home ownership, the rehabilitation of old residential properties, and the construction of high-quality social rental housing for the local population. However, no exact exact date for the termination of the Real Estate Golden Visa has been given. Moreover, other Golden Visa investments will still buy Residence Permits.
