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More National Guard members sent to Washington, D.C. after shooting
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-30 00:00:00WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump ordered 500 more National Guard members to the city after the shooting of two members of the West Virginia guardsmen by an Afghan migrant on November 26.
The two were among more than 2,000 troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crime-fighting mission that involved taking over the local police department.
They were shot about two blocks from the White House. Officials said they were hospitalized in critical condition. Washington's mayor said they were victims of a \"targeted shooting.\"
Trump launched the deployment on August 11 when he declared a public safety emergency. He said his administration would be removing homeless encampments.
While he said he aimed to reduce crime, the city's attorney general said violent crime in the district was down another 26 percent this year and had reached a 30-year low the year before.
There were 2,188 troops assigned to the joint task force that took over the city's policing.
In early November, the D.C. National Guard had the largest number on the ground with 949. West Virginia was next with 416 guardsmen.
Last week, at least 160 West Virginia troops volunteered to extend their deployment to December 31. The others returned to West Virginia on November 17.
Other states with forces in Washington early this month were Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.
Officials from several states told The Associated Press they planned to end their deployments by November 30, but also indicated that this depended on whether they received orders to extend their stay.
The D.C. National Guard's deployment order has been renewed through the end of February.
Some troops have been armed and provided a military presence in public spaces, especially in federal parks, subway stations, and Union Station. Others have done yard work, removed graffiti, and cleaned parks.
Since then, most task force daily updates have provided only new troop figures, with no summaries of beautification efforts.
Some residents are unnerved by the National Guard's presence. They see it as presidential overreach on law enforcement. Others say they approve, particularly of a contingent of National Guard troops focused on community improvement efforts.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, has walked a fine line between appeasing Trump and pushing back on the deployment. She needs to be involved as Congress determines the city's budget and laws.
On November 20, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end the deployment, saying it illegally intruded on local officials' authority to direct law enforcement in the district. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal.
In a related development, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said late on November 26 that it has indefinitely halted processing all immigration requests involving Afghan nationals, after two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded in Washington.
The decision comes after Trump ordered a review of Afghan immigrants who entered the United States during Joe Biden's presidency.
\"The protection and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and mission,\" the agency said in a post on X.
EU funding flows shift as Germanyâs net contribution declines
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-30 00:00:00BERLIN, Germany: Germany's faltering economy has not stopped it from remaining the European Union's most significant net contributor, even as the amount it pays into the bloc continues to fall, a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) showed.
Germany paid 13.1 billion euros (US$15.09 billion) more into the EU budget than it received in 2024, keeping it well ahead of other member states. But that figure has slid sharply from 19.7 billion euros in 2022 and 17.4 billion euros in 2023 as the country's economic downturn weighs on contributions.
France was the second-largest net payer last year at 4.8 billion euros, followed by Italy at 1.6 billion euros, according to the IW analysis.
Greece topped the list of net recipients with 3.5 billion euros, ahead of Poland with 2.9 billion euros and Romania with 2.7 billion euros.
On a per-capita basis, Germany again led the bloc, with citizens contributing a net 157 euros to the EU budget. Ireland followed at 130 euros per person.
\"The EU budget is a mirror of the economic power relations in Europe,\" said IW expert Samina Sultan. She noted that high-growth economies such as Poland are receiving less support, while \"Germany and France are the problem children of the EU.\"
Germany is expected to grow more slowly than the EU average again this year, suggesting its net contribution will continue to decline, Sultan added.
The European Commission published detailed data on net payers and net recipients until 2020 but stopped releasing such statistics for political reasons, the institute said.
Flamengo beats Palmeiras to win fourth Libertadores title
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-30 00:00:00LIMA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Danilo struck a second-half winner as Flamengo claimed its fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras in their all-Brazilian final on Saturday.
The former Real Madrid and Juventus defender broke the deadlock in the 67th minute, heading in after Giorgian de Arrascaeta's corner at Estadio Monumental in Peru's capital.
It was no less than Flamengo deserved with the Rio de Janeiro outfit dominating possession throughout and Palmeiras failing to have a single shot on target.
\"To score the title-winning goal with the club that I love is something I don't have words for,\" Danilo said after the match. \"We worked a lot on our set pieces because we knew we would have chances to score in those situations and that's exactly what happened.\"
Palmeiras, which had also been seeking its fourth Libertadores title, started the match with a five-man defense and struggled to pose a scoring threat for most of the match.
\"We tried our best but that's football,\" Palmeiras forward Jose Manuel Lopez said. \"It was a tough game and we probably lacked attacking intent, but we gave everything we could in the tournament. It's a sad result for us. Now we have to keep fighting and we'll come back a lot stronger.\"
Flamengo took the initiative from the outset as its midfield quartet of Jorginho, Erick Pulgar, Jorge Carrascal and De Arrascaeta took control.
Bruno Henrique fired over the bar from distance in the 15th minute, and Samuel Lino pulled a shot wide moments later after showing neat footwork on the left side of the penalty box.
Palmeiras' best chance of the opening half came in the 20th minute when former Barcelona forward Vitor Roque headed over the bar after Joaquin Piquerez's cross from the right.
Flamengo stepped up its intensity after the interval, and Danilo put his team ahead by rising unchallenged and thumping a header into the far corner following De Arrascaeta's out-swinging corner.
The goal prompted greater urgency from Palmeiras. Murilo Cerqueira shot narrowly wide after the ball spilled free from an aerial duel, and Roque blasted over when he had only the goalkeeper to beat.
But Flamengo refused to yield and almost doubled its lead in stoppage time when Everton's curling free kick rebounded off the far post with goalkeeper Carlos Miguel beaten.
Spanish government backs calls to control foreign property market adding to Balearic campaign
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-29 10:21:00Over the past week, a number of politicians in the Balearics have issued fresh demands for controls and even caps on foreign property purchases in the region and it would appear that the Spanish government shares their concerns. The Minister of Housing and Urban Agenda, Isabel RodrÃguez, has this week advocated for Europe to allow Member States to take action in stressed areas affected by âuncontrolledâ price rises and tourist pressure, with measures such as banning speculative home purchases and the sale of social housing to vulture funds.
This was conveyed by the minister at a working meeting with the Canary Islands Governmentâs Minister of Public Works, Housing and Mobility, Pablo RodrÃguez, which was also attended by the Secretary of State for Housing and Urban Agenda, David Lucas, and the Director General of Housing and Land, Javier MartÃn.
The minister and the councillor discussed other matters of interest, including the State Housing Plan, the declaration of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a tense housing market area, the need to regulate the tourist rental market and the progress of the Ministryâs investments in the Canary Islands.
The Ministry recalled in a statement that the Spanish Government will transfer â¬222.6 million to the Canary Islands over the next five years for public housing policies. This means that the total investment will represent an increase of 373% compared to the current State Plan.
During the process, the Ministry and the Canary Islands have agreed to include various requests from the regional government. These include financing the costs of managing and implementing the Plan with its own funds, improvements in aid to combat depopulation and mobilise empty homes, and greater flexibility in aid for young people, among others.
At the meeting, RodrÃguez committed to prioritising residential rentals over other types of rentals. He defended âboldâ regulation of tourist rentals and the need to move forward with the declaration of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a tense housing market area.
Young British tourists could shape the future of Mallorca holidays
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-29 09:34:00British travel trends are changing and young people are becoming increasingly more adveturous and hungry to travel. According to ABTAâs new Travel Trends for 2026 report 25-34 year olds are the Travel Trendsetters â' shaping travel for years to come, and September an increasingly popular month for overseas travel. 25-34 year olds have been dubbed the Travel Trendsetters by ABTA as they are the most prolific in their holiday taking, and place huge value on their breaks.
Around five in six (84%) of this group are planning to travel overseas in the next 12 months, well above the average of 70%. We also know from their travels this year that they take more holidays than anyone else â' an average 5.5 holidays overall, including 2.2 abroad. This is backed up by their commitment to splash their cash on travel â' with almost half (49%) planning to spend more on their holidays in the next year.
Itâs perhaps no surprise, given how much this group values time away, that 83% say holidays are the most important time of the year, more than any other age group (average is 65%). They also place more importance on what holidays can do for their mental health and wellbeing, with 90% saying they are important for this reason versus the average of 80%.
In terms of the holidays they are taking, cruises are popular among this age group, with 19% taking one in the last 12 months, more than any other age group, including the over 65s (16%). This reflects the changing nature of cruise, with companies expanding their itineraries, activities and on-board facilities to appeal to a range of markets.
Also featured in the new report is the rise of âSuper Septemberâ. The intention to travel during September has increased by seven percentage points over the last three years, from 17% in 2023 to 24% in 2025, outstripping the main summer months, and the trajectory is expected to continue into 2026.
ABTA says September is becoming more popular as people appreciate it as a good time to explore Europe and beyond, knowing that great weather is still likely, as well as good value breaks available. It also says that, with travellers increasingly looking to add a bit of adventure to their holidays â' such as cycling and hiking â' September can be a more suitable time to do so than the hottest summer months.
Graeme Buck, Director of Communications at ABTA â' The Travel Association, said: âTravel is a constantly evolving industry â' presenting both opportunities and challenges for our members. What is clear from our research is that the demand to travel remains strong - with more people looking to travel abroad on holiday in 2026.
âThe way people are travelling is changing, whether thatâs embracing different types of trips or times of year to travel. ABTA travel companies are responding to these changing demands â' working to make peopleâs holiday wishes a reality, all with the added peace of mind of being under the ABTA umbrella.â
These top trends and others for 2026 were released at ABTAâs annual Travel Trends conference alongside a variety of the latest industry insights from other speakers.
ABTAâs list of Travel Trends for 2026 are:
1) Super September â' Travelling abroad on holiday in this month is increasingly popular
2) Travel Trendsetters â' 25â'34-year-olds are shaping why, how, where and when we travel
3) Rail-ly Good â' Younger adults discovering the joys of train and interrailing holidays
4) The Longest Haul â' Exploring destinations the furthest away from home as possible
5) Cruise Goes Long and Short â' Appetite grows for very short and much longer itineraries
Cyclist in his eighties dies after accident in Mallorca
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-29 13:40:36An 83-year-old cyclist died on Saturday morning after being hit by a Renault Kangoo in Selva.
The accident occurred around 9.30am at the Biniamar intersection on the Inca-Mancor de la Vall road. Medics went to the scene and pronounced the man dead at 10.20am. The driver of the Kangoo tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
It would appear that the cyclist failed to come to a halt at a stop sign and was knocked down by the van. The Guardia Civil are investigating the circumstances.
New Mallorca political party warns: âThereâs no room for more people hereâ
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-29 11:19:00A new political party has been formed in Mallorca and it appears that it is only going to add further fuel to the debate over foreign residents and tourism. âBeing Mallorcan is not inherited, it does not come from names and surnames, you have to earn it by respecting our identity and interests,â stated Joan Serra, coordinator of the PI, which on Friday officially merged with the political project SOM Mallorca, led by the former leader of ERC in the Balearic Islands, Joan Lladó. âThere is no room for more people here,â added the regionalist leader to applause from the audience at the presentation of Coalició Per Mallorca held in the centre of Palma.
The PI, a party that for years has opted for a moderate discourse, which has led to a loss of representation in election after election, has sought another way out. âUntil recently, I was a moderate, calm, conformist Mallorcan, but today, before everyone, I declare myself radically Mallorcan,â confessed the partyâs president, Toni Gili.
In favour of self-government, with an insularist vocation, pragmatism on the margins of the left and right, and defender of plurality of identities, but with Mallorcan identity at the centre. This is how its promoters have defined this new political adventure with which they aspire to govern in town councils, in the Council of Mallorca and in the Govern. âWe are a project that wants to break Madrid, to remove the puppets,â added Gili.
âThey will want to place us on the right or left, depending on what suits them so that we do not compete with them, but our focus is Mallorca,â said its leaders, who have insisted on Mallorcan identity as an element of cohesion to change the economic model that is overly dependent on tourism. âNot being able to grow indefinitely,â commented Joan Lladó, shortly before launching a message aimed at seducing residents: âIf someone wants help, they have to have been living here for 15 years. We are in a moment of emergency and that would be fair. People who have been contributing for decades and have structured this territory should be able to access these benefits.â
Lladó elaborated on his opposition to further migration: 'Twenty-eight per cent of Mallorcans were born abroad, and in human geography it is said that when this figure exceeds 20 per cent, there is a replacement. Ghettos are being created throughout Mallorca. And this is science,â he said, reiterating that denying this situation and failing to gain political power will mean âceasing to exist as Mallorcans.â In fact, he criticised the âirresponsible do-gooders of the leftâ for how they have dealt with the âdemographic bombâ that has brought âcultures very different from ours and some religions that set us back'.
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Barcelona goes top in La Liga, Atletico Madrid takes easy home win
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-30 00:00:00MADRID, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona rose to top of La Liga with a 3-1 win at home to Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
Pablo Ibanez stunned the Camp Nou with the opening goal for Alaves in the first minute of the match, but a fit-again Raphinha made the difference for Barcelona, with the Brazilian first setting up Lamine Yamal for a simple finish in the eighth minute and then pulling the ball back for Dani Olmo to put Barcelona ahead after 26 minutes.
Olmo scored his second goal of the match in injury time as Barcelona was able to put its midweek's UEFA Champions League defeat to Chelsea in the past.
The win lifted Barcelona two points ahead of Real Madrid, who visits Girona on Sunday.
Third-placed Atletico Madrid also pressured Real Madrid with a comfortable 2-0 win at home to bottom side Oviedo.
Alexander Sorloth opened the scoring with a simple finish following a cross from the left in the 16th minute, and doubled the lead from close range after a rebound 10 minutes later.
With Oviedo unable to offer any real threat, Atletico controlled the match in the second half to conserve energy ahead of Tuesday's visit to play FC Barcelona.
Athletic Bilbao claimed its first away win since the end of August, with Robert Navarro and Nico Williams both scoring in a 2-0 win away to second from bottom Levante.
Navarro, who later had to be helped off with a twisted ankle, scored a tap-in after three minutes following Alex Berenguer's low cross, and Williams doubled the lead close to the break after a rapid counter-attack.
Osasuna fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to Mallorca. Vedat Muriqi scored twice to give Mallorca a comfortable lead, but Raul Garcia's powerful shot got Osasuna back into the match in the 82nd minute, and Flavien Enzo Boyomo volleyed an equalizer from close range in injury time to give Osasuna its second away point of the campaign.
On Friday night, Mauro Arambarri's diving header earned Getafe a 1-0 win at home to Elche.
Spain holiday island tragedy: Woman dies in a serious accident involving two cars and a tractor in Menorca
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-29 09:50:00The main road in Menorca claimed another fatality on Friday night. One woman lost her life and two other people were injured in a serious traffic accident at kilometre 34 of the main road, near Sa Costa Nova, on the border between the municipalities of Ciutadella and Ferreries. The accident involved two vehicles and a tractor transporting bales of straw on a trailer. It happened around nine oâclock at night when it was already completely dark.
As a result of the impact, one of the cars, an Opel Adam, was overturned on the road, while the other, a Ford Mondeo, suffered severe damage to the front after colliding with the rear of the tractor, according to initial information gathered at the scene of the accident. The victim and a passenger were travelling in the car.
The condition of the latter vehicle required the intervention of the fire brigade to free both the woman, who was worse off, and her passenger, who were trapped inside the passenger compartment.
After the emergency services arrived at the scene, the injured were taken to hospital.
A 39-year-old man who was accompanying the deceased woman was admitted to Mateu Orfila Hospital in serious condition. The 71-year-old woman who was in the Opel Adam was treated at Juaneda Hospital in Ciutadella. The occupants of the tractor were unharmed, according to health sources.
To protect the privacy of the deceased victim, the fire brigade and Ciutadella Local Police covered the vehicle while the body was removed and the hearse was mobilised. The Guardia Civil Traffic department detachment took charge of the investigation. To protect the privacy of the deceased, the fire brigade and Ciutadella Local Police covered the vehicle. The accident caused traffic disruption and delays on the main road.
Orihuela Secures Major Fleet Upgrade as Ten Companies Bid on Key Waste Contract
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:11:35Orihuela, Spain â' The Orihuela City Council is moving decisively to modernize its street cleaning and urban solid waste (USW) services with a landmark supply contract intended to renew nearly the entire municipal vehicle fleet in 2026. The Council anticipates that the first new vehicles could be operational on city streets as early as before Easter.
The City Council initiated the tender process in September, dividing the contract into five lots for the acquisition of essential equipment, including:
Seven waste collection trucks
Three 3,500 kg open-box trucks
Four street sweepers
One watering tanker truck
One high-pressure cleaning unit
Councillor for Street Cleaning and USW, RocÃo Ortuño, confirmed the high level of interest in the project, stating, âThe tender has been very well received, with about ten specialized companies from the sector submitting bids. This demonstrates the interest in a service that is essential for our city.â
The total budget allocated for this contract is $3,493,788 (VAT included), making it the most significant investment in the service since its municipalization.
Over â¬7 Million Investment in Modernization
Councillor Ortuño emphasized that this new contract is the pinnacle of a series of investments that, throughout the current legislature, have already surpassed seven million euros.
The newly acquired vehicles will complement recent additions to the fleet, including:
Six 3,500 kg tipper trucks
Five pick-up and SUV type vehicles for staff and supervisors
Five compactor collection trucks already in operation since August
Furthermore, the renewal of waste and recycling containers, which began last summer, is set to continue. A new tender worth â¬1.8 million will be launched shortly to acquire over 2,500 new containers, including the new fifth (organic waste) container.
Ortuño concluded that every action is aimed at both modernizing the service and ensuring that workers have access to the best machinery to carry out their duties under optimal conditions. âOur objective is clear: we want a cleaner Orihuela, and we are putting all our efforts into achieving that,â she affirmed.
Keep your Spanish home comfortable and protected with Generali Expatriates
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:23:56Winter in Spain may be mild compared to Northern Europe, but cooler evenings can still make your home feel less comfortable â and rising energy costs donât help. The good news is that with a few simple adjustments, you can keep your space cosy while keeping your bills under control.
Simple habits that make a difference:⢠Let the sunshine in. Open curtains and blinds during the day to make the most of natural warmth, then close them once it gets dark to trap the heat inside.⢠Block cold air. Fit seals on windows and doors, or use draught stoppers to keep warm air where it belongs.⢠Heat smarter. Set timers and thermostats so your home warms up just before you wake or return from work, instead of running the system all day.⢠Look after your equipment. Clean filters, check your boiler and service your air conditioning regularly â well-maintained systems use less energy and last longer.⢠Add comfort layers. Soft rugs, heavier curtains, blankets and slippers make a noticeable difference on chilly nights.⢠Switch off properly. Electronics left on standby still consume power, so unplug whatâs not in use.
A few mindful changes can go a long way towards creating a more comfortable, welcoming home â without seeing a spike in your utility costs.
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Orihuela Backs Student Internships with 15 Scholarships
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:02:12Orihuela, â' The Orihuela City Council and the El Palmeral Integrated Public Vocational Training Center (CIFPP) have joined forces to create a collaborative framework that will provide valuable work experience to students through a municipal scholarship program.
VÃctor Valverde, Orihuelaâs Councillor for Employment, met this week with the CIFPP El Palmeralâs Corporate Training coordination team. The purpose of the meeting was to establish joint actions under the Dual Vocational Training model, which allows students to complete practical internships across various municipal departments with the aid of a scholarship.
Councillor Valverde highlighted the positive results achieved through similar partnerships with other vocational training centres in the region. He emphasized that these scholarships are crucial because they âallow students to acquire valuable work experience and develop practical skills and competencies in a real-world work environment, in addition to receiving remuneration.â
Due to the integration of new training cycles at El Palmeral center, the Orihuela City Council plans to grant a total of 15 scholarships annually once a new multi-year collaboration agreement between the two entities is formalized.
Valverde stressed the municipalityâs growing commitment to employment training, particularly in vocational education. âThe productive sectors in this areaâagriculture, industry, and constructionâare increasingly demanding qualified personnel to hire,â he noted.
The City Council aims to boost this educational model, which combines theoretical training with practical company activity. By utilizing municipal areas as a platform for work placement, the program provides students with their first structured opportunity for professional experience and curriculum development.
Controversial Speed Camera Sparks Outcry and Fine Appeals in San Miguel de Salinas
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:54:09The installation of a controversial speed camera targeting red-light violations at a main intersection in San Miguel de Salinas has triggered a wave of public outrage and legal challenges. In just two months, the town council has issued hundreds of â¬200 fines, prompting dozens of successful complaints centred on alleged deficiencies in the deviceâs signage and installation.
The camera, located at the heart of the town on Calle Galán y Delgado, has become the dominant topic of conversation, generating widespread frustration. Drivers caught running the red light face a substantial penalty of â¬200 (or â¬100 if paid promptly) and a four-point deduction from their license.
Many of the initial fines were issued and subsequently contested, with several appeals being upheld due to non-compliance with regulatory standards regarding the traffic lightâs setup.
A Longstanding Problem
The intersection in question is not a typical crossing but a narrow, single-lane stretch used for two-way traffic distributionâthe main access and exit point connecting the town center to the Orihuela Costa and other key areas. This traffic light has been in place for years, and many drivers systematically ignored it due to excessively short green light cycles, which often caused lengthy queues and delays.
Mayor Juan de Dios Fresneda (Socialist Party) strongly defends the crackdown. âIf they donât want a fine, they shouldnât run the red light,â he stated, arguing that systematic red-light running at the location was unacceptable.
Regulatory and Revenue Concerns
However, the core of the controversy lies not just in the violations but in the installation itself. Complainants successfully argued that the initial warning signs were undersized (30Ã30 cm instead of the required 132Ã90 cm). While the council has largely rectified the signage, some basic legal requirements remain unmet, potentially invalidating further fines.
The opposition Peopleâs Party (PP) suggests the move is purely for revenue generation. The outsourced company managing the system charges â¬12 per fine processed and has reportedly collected around â¬22,000 in just two monthsâimplying over 1,800 alleged infractions. Additionally, sanctioned drivers must expressly request the photographic evidence proving the violation.
Impact on the Community
The fines have disproportionately affected residents of British and Central European origin living in the surrounding housing developments. Paradoxically, the traffic light has not achieved its intended safety goal; instead of slowing down, some drivers now accelerate through the stretch to minimize waiting time, further endangering pedestrians in an area near two schools. As a result, many drivers are now choosing the longer western ring road to bypass the controversial traffic light entirely.
A Rare Treat for Book Lovers on the Costa Blanca: âWriting Homeâ with Renowned Journalist Pat McArt, plus Jayne Marshall & Nilo Núñez
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:44:1319 December 2025 ⢠The Old Don Carlos, Ciudad Quesada (Alicante)
Join acclaimed journalist Pat McArt, writer Jayne Marshall, and musicianâ'author Nilo Núñez for âWriting Homeâ â' an inspiring conversation about belonging, exile and the places that shape us.
For many in the area, this will be a unique opportunity to hear McArt speak, something rarely available outside Ireland and the UK, which makes âWriting Homeâ, taking place on 19 December at The Old Don Carlos in Ciudad Quesada, a truly special opportunity for readers, writers, and curious minds across the region.
A Rare Chance to Hear from Pat McArt â One of Irelandâs Most Respected Journalists
Headlining the event is Pat McArt, celebrated former editor of the Derry Journal, who guided the paper through some of the most turbulent years of the Troubles. His memoir, War, Peace and the Derry Journal, has received widespread praise for its insight and integrity. In 2024, he was honoured with the first-ever Alumni Award from Atlantic Technological University, recognising his extraordinary contribution to journalism and public life.
Also Featuring Two New Voices
Jayne Marshall is a British writer and editor based in Madrid, and author of A Line Drawn or Printed: Six Routes Through Madrid (Modern Odyssey Books). Her work beautifully captures the strange, surprising ways a foreign city can become home. She is also Associate Editor of the literary magazine The Madrid Review.
Nilo Núñez is a writer and musician. Born in Castroâs Cuba, inspired by a forbidden Beatles broadcast, founder of the rock band Rhodas, and ultimately exiled, his book, A través de los obstáculos (CÃrculo Rojo) and his appearance on BBC World Serviceâs Outlook have brought his story to a global audience. Núñez is also a popular musician on the Costa Blanca circuit with many fans in the area.
Why Attend?
A rare English-language literary event on the Costa Blanca
A chance to meet and speak with Pat McArt, a major figure in Irish journalism
An inspiring, globe-spanning conversation about belonging, exile, creativity, and the meaning of home
A warm, intimate venue perfect for discussion, connection, and discovery
Event Schedule â 19 December
19:50 â' Arrival, drinks, and seating20:00â'20:45 â' Conversation with Jayne Marshall, Pat McArt & Nilo Núñez20:45â'21:00 â' Audience Q&A21:00â'22:00 â' Mingle with the writers
Venue â' The Old Don CarlosAv. de las Naciones 503170 Ciudad Quesada, Alicante, Spain
Mystery Fire Destroys Inspection Platform Used in Torrevieja Palm Tree Safety Check
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:18:11TORREVIEJA â An intense fire has completely destroyed the elevated work platform being used by Torreviejaâs parks and gardens maintenance company for an urgent palm tree safety inspection.
The specialized lift machine was engulfed in flames on Tuesday afternoon on the Punta Margalla promenade.
Urgent Inspection Triggered by Tragedy
The machine was central to a city-wide inspection of the municipal inventory of 5,000 palm trees. This mass evaluation was ordered by the government team following the tragic death of a young man on November 15, who was crushed when a palm treeâinfected with the Red Palm Weevil (picudo rojo)âcollapsed onto his vehicle on the CV-905 road.
Machine Burned After Use
The fire started shortly after 1:30 PM in the lower part of the lift, where the engine and wheels are located. According to the Provincial Fire Consortium, the flames spread quickly via the tyres, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle.
Six firefighters from the Torrevieja park, supported by Local Police and Guardia Civil, responded to the blaze.
Sources indicate that the machine was not running at the time of the fire. Maintenance crew had finished their work and the machine was parked, awaiting collection by the company that owns it. The column of smoke was highly visible from Los Locos beach, alerting nearby residents.
Specialized Safety Work Continues
The destroyed lift had been used for over a week for an in-depth inspection that goes beyond visual checks, as the Red Palm Weevil larvae can be difficult to spot.
The inspection process involves:
Taking samples from the palm crown.
Tapping the trunk with a mallet to check for hollowness.
Drilling a small hole to extract material for analysis.
The company, which had recently finished inspections on the Vista Alegre and Juan Aparicio promenades, confirmed that work will continue in other areas using rented machinery.
In a separate, unrelated incident nearby, a motorcycle also caught fire on Tuesday, causing damage to two balconies of a nearby building.
Student Designer Wins Top Sustainable Fashion Award and Spot at Central Saint Martins
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:33:04ORIHUELA COSTA â Keyla Cabral, a fashion design student from UDIT, has clinched the top prize at the fourth annual Greenwalk Awards, a national competition that merges fashion, sustainability, and emerging talent.
The event, held for the first time at the Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre, saw twelve fashion students from nine institutions compete for the grand prize: an exclusive course at the globally renowned Central Saint Martins school in London, complete with travel and accommodation expenses.
The gala was hosted by TV presenter Luján Argüelles and featured actress and model Vanesa Romero as the eventâs patron and a member of the expert jury.
The Winning Design: An Ode to Slow Fashion
Keyla Cabral secured the first prize with a design deeply inspired by African music and culture. The sustainability of her proposal lay in its meticulous craftsmanship and the upcycling of materials.
The winning piece was entirely constructed from a mesh fabric that was intervened with over 20,000 cable ties, each one meticulously placed and dyed by hand. This painstaking process was undertaken to reproduce a pattern from a painting by the designerâs father.
Cabralâs work is a powerful statement, celebrating the value of time and human effort against the backdrop of fast, disposable fashion production.
Recognising Responsible Talent
Other top prizes underscored the competitionâs focus on environmental and social consciousness:
Elle Education x Mindway Award: Went to Nuria Gil (from the Higher School of Art and Design in Alcoy). Her conceptual design was inspired by a study linking the presence of hairdressing salons to an increase in injured pigeons caught in hair residue. Her piece was made using biodegradable materials, including vegan leather and human hair extensions salvaged from her own workshop (which ironically used to be a hair salon).
Public Prize: Awarded to Asier López (from the Higher School of Art and Design in Burgos) for his collection, Nether Tide. Inspired by mermaids suffering the effects of marine pollution, his design prioritized low-impact processes, using 100% linen and reused fishing nets which he dyed black using minimal chemicals.
Organized by Nhood, the Greenwalk Awards aim to support young talent and promote conscious consumption, fostering recycling and innovation within the textile industry. The choice to host the event near Orihuelaâs coast, alongside Barcelona and Vigo, reflected the organizersâ commitment to highlighting the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.
Torrevieja Plans âHistoricâ Summer 2026: City Unites with Major Festivals for Valenciaâs Biggest Music Strategy
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:06:21TORREVIEJA, Spain (November 27, 2025) â' The Torrevieja City Council, led by Mayor Eduardo Dolón and Councillor Domingo Paredes, is already coordinating the Summer 2026 music program with the organizers of LOW Festival, BIGSOUND Festival, and BRILLA Torrevieja. This collaboration aims to establish Torrevieja as the city with the largest and best music offering in the entire Valencian Community.
Key Highlights:
Advanced Coordination: The strategy involves early planning across crucial areas, including logistics, mobility, accommodation, promotion, and safety, to ensure the successful execution of all three large-scale events.
Key Planning Areas: Discussions covered joint marketing campaigns to position Torrevieja as a Mediterranean music hub, coordination of stage setups, security and traffic plans, dedicated shuttle services (from the airport and train station), and organized accommodation packages through the Tourism Department.
Three Major Events:
LOW Festival is moving its headquarters to Torrevieja, featuring artists like Editors and Fangoria.
BIGSOUND Torrevieja will debut its own edition on July 24-25, 2026, adding the city to the national mainstream and urban festival map.
BRILLA Torrevieja continues its run, highlighted by a highly anticipated concert by Leiva on August 15, expected to draw over 20,000 attendees.
Economic Impact: Mayor Dolón stated that the move confirms the cityâs lead in the regionâs music strategy, expected to generate employment, boost the economy, and create unprecedented cultural projection.
The council emphasized that this proactive approach demonstrates that Torrevieja is working systematically to offer âthe best musical summerâ while preparing the city to welcome thousands of attendees safely and efficiently.
History Made! Ancient Egypt Course Becomes Biggest Hit at UNED Torrevieja
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-28 07:29:32TORREVIEJA â The UNED (National Distance Education University) in Torrevieja has reached a significant milestone, achieving its first-ever âFull Capacityâ rating for its recent course, âLife on the Banks of the Nile: Ancient Egypt.â
The lecture hall at the International Conservatory of Torrevieja was packed every afternoon for the seven-session course, which ran from November 4 to November 26.
The Success Story: âThe Nile Overflowedâ
Jesucristo Riquelme, coordinator of UNED Torrevieja, likened the success to the flooding of the Nile, noting that the demand exceeded the most optimistic forecasts. He attributed the success to several key factors:
Exceptional Speaker: The lecturer, Santiago Mallebrera, was praised for his âdynamism, knowledge of Egypt, and method of transmittingâ the subject matter.
Word-of-Mouth Promotion: The course attracted both habitual students and a large influx of newcomers drawn by stories of pharaohs and pyramids.
Good Weather: Favourable weather encouraged the predominantly senior student body to leave their homes for the afternoon classes.
Students were captivated by Mallebreraâs approach, which focused less on the typical âglitter and goldâ of tombs and more on everyday life in Ancient Egyptâcovering family life, the role of women (who had rights such as divorce and property ownership), the work of scribes, and even the importance of household pets, particularly cats.
Beyond Age: The University of the Curious
Mallebrera, who directs the translation workshop for the ITERU Egyptology association, concluded the course by redefining the student body. He stated, âThis is not the university of the elderly; I call it the university of the curious. Because you are defined not by your age, but by your desire, will, interest, and eagerness to learn.â
The successful lecturer is already being considered for a role in the new 2026-2027 academic year.
Up Next: Contemporary Alternative Energy
The UNEDâs focus shifts from the ancient world to contemporary challenges next week. The third course of the academic year, titled âContemporary Alternative Energy,â begins on Monday, December 1st.
The program will cover:
Four sessions on marine wind energy, led by civil engineer Lara Cerdán Aznar.
Later sessions on unconventional hydrocarbon extraction and electric power generation, led by civil engineering doctor Aláa Jasim Dakheel Almalik and industrial engineer José Manuel Pedrero.
OpenAI projects major jump in paid ChatGPT users by 2030
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-29 00:00:00SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI expects paid adoption of ChatGPT to expand sharply over the next five years, projecting that more than 220 million weekly users will subscribe to the chatbot by 2030, The Information reported, citing a person familiar with the forecasts.
The projection assumes that 8.5 percent of an estimated 2.6 billion weekly users will pay for access, putting ChatGPT on track to become one of the world's largest subscription businesses, the report said.
As of July, about 35 million users, roughly five percent of ChatGPT's weekly active base, were paying for \"Plus\" or \"Pro\" plans priced at US$20 and $200 per month.
Reuters was not able to independently verify the report. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
OpenAI's revenue run rate is expected to reach about $20 billion by year-end, though the company is also seeing rising losses, sources have told Reuters. In September, The Information reported that OpenAI generated roughly $4.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, up 16 percent from all of last year, while burning $2.5 billion in research and development and operating costs.
The report also said that about 20 percent of future revenue is expected to come from new products, including shopping and advertising-related tools. This week, OpenAI introduced a personal shopping assistant inside ChatGPT, a move that could open the door to ad-based or commission-driven monetization.
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