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3 poets come together at VPL to discuss the art of literary translation
Poets Rhea Tregebov (left) Rahat Kurd (right) are among the featured writers at the event. (Submitted/Nyamat Singh) The Vancouver Public Library will host a discussion exploring the art of poetry translation with three authors on Oct. 30 at the...

"I try to be inspired by him in every way I can" - Real Madrid youngster names 'complete' Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol
Real Madrid sensation Gonzalo Garcia has named club legend Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol in professional football, stating that the Portuguese great motivates him. The Spain U-21 international is enjoying a breakout year with Los Blancos, having...

Antifa expert relocates to Spain due to death threats
An expert on anti-fascist groups who teaches at Rutgers University said he is fleeing with his family to Spain after getting death threats amid a campaign by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA and other conservative groups to get him fired....

Rutgers University Antifa expert tries to flee US for Spain following death threats
On Oct. 9, Rutgers University history professor Dr. Mark Bray tried to flee the United States with his family to seek safety in Spain. Bray is an expert on anti-fascist groups and terrorism who teaches at the university. He’s become the latest...

Sergio Garcia shares honest opinion about the progress of the 2025 Spanish Open
Sergio Garcia is currently competing in this year's Spanish Open at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. In a recent interaction with the media, the LIV golfer has revealed his thoughts regarding the DP World Tour event. Garcia, 45, was recently asked...

Masked thugs and SS skulls: How Spain’s far-right extremists are emerging from under the rocks – and growing bolder every day
THE sight of a stag party marauding through the Costa del Sol wearing t-shirts emblazoned with huge swastikas came as a shock to both tourists and locals alike. Organised by the leader of an infamous Madrid hooligan firm who was letting off steam...

María Zardoya of the Marías Steps Out With 'Melt,' the Debut From Her Solo Project Not for Radio: Album Review
The debut solo album from María Zardoya of the Marias presents some logistical challenges: Her main band is already basically named after her; the Marías just finished a tour and are highly touted for the forthcoming 2026 Grammy Awards, which...

Bridgewater Public Library hosts Spanish story time and dance circle
The Bridgewater Public Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The Youth Services department has displays in the children's room and The Vibe, with new items being added daily, according to a community announcement. A special event is...

Book Review: How Childbirth Has Shaped Civilization
In 1545 in the Duchy of Savoy, northwest of what is now Italy, a woman named Isabella della Volpe became pregnant. As she approached full term, Isabella suffered what was then called a brain obstruction — likely a stroke — and died. Her midwife...

(Watch) Ilia Topuria destroys soccer legend Gerard Pique on FC 26 with Real Madrid
Ilia Topuria and Gerard Piqué recently competed against each other in an exciting FC 26 video game challenge. Topuria is the reigning UFC lightweight champion, and the Georgian-Spanish fighter has previously held the featherweight title. The...

Spanish Influencer Berated and Canceled on Live Morning Show for Defending Trump and Condemning Mass Immigration
This Wednesday in Spain, presenter Susanna Griso, from the program Espejo Público on Antena 3, was at the center of a new episode of the Spanish media’s double standards. She invited Catalan influencer Ada Llunch, known for her defense of...

Barcelona will look to reinforce squad in key area following departure of star man in the summer: Reports
Barcelona are reportedly plotting a move ot sign a left center-back in the January window. The club has acknowledged that the departure of Inigo Martinez has left a gap in the squad and are working to fill the void. According to a report by Roger...


The Spanish and Portuguese Sukkah
I live on the 30th floor with no balcony or courtyard below. The possibility of building a Sukkah of my own is zero. For the festival of Sukkot, I do the rounds of the various synagogues and places nearby that have Sukkot, and there are plenty of...

Oliver’s Travels Review: What It’s Like to Stay In a Historic French Chateau
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Here’s the problem: Renting a villa with all my friends is my favorite way to vacation, but finding a...

Scientists find a medieval sandal and other unexpected artifacts in vulture nests in Spain
The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists. But now, a new study has shown why the bone-eating birds could be even more intriguing than once thought. Their...

Author Scarlet Ibis James to launch books in Trinidad and Tobago
Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Author Scarlet Ibis James - Author Scarlet Ibis James will be promoting her books Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire and Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind during her upcoming month-long Scarlet Book...

Photographs of the suffering hidden by the dictatorship in Spain
Friday, 10 October 2025, 11:28 Share For decades the archives of different Spanish ministries and public bodies hid images of the Civil War, of suffering and hardship, buried during the dictatorship. With the arrival of democracy, all this graphic...

"Play as a full-back; or goalkeeper if Courtois gets injured" - Real Madrid star makes claim when asked if he's willing to play in different positions
Real Madrid star Gonzalo Garcia has opened up about playing his different positions in the team. He said that he would even be open to playing as a goalkeeper to help the side. Garcia came through Los Blancos' academy and has made 18 senior...

Hungarian László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Twenty-three years ago, Imre Kertész won the Nobel Prize in Literature. And today, yet another Hungarian, László Krasznahorkai, has been named the recipient of the coveted prize. Hungary boasts a long history of Nobel laureates, with the most...