Author: News Desk

The explosion of lights that adorn the streets of Madrid, the Christmas markets that seem to come out of a story and the people running from one place to another trying to buy gifts now so as not to fall into last-minute trouble remind us that Christmas is almost here. Madrid is trying these days to emulate that magical place where you can make plans with family and friends to toast the year that is ending. However, in order to lower the revs and not go crazy when December has just started, Madrid Enreda Te Enreda brings this week Host…

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European space travel is finally celebrating success again. The launch of the Vega-C launch vehicle was successful. The European space agency ESA has replaced a faulty Ukrainian-made component with a French manufacturer. Almost two years after a false start, a Vega-C launch vehicle lifted off from the European spaceport in Kourou in French Guiana towards space at night without any problems. The head of the European space agency Esa, Josef Aschbacher, spoke of a “triumphant return to old performance”. With the help of the rocket, Europe can now independently launch lighter satellites and experiments into space. In December 2022, the…

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is “in sight” but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay. Leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay are negotiating the pact to establish the world’s largest free trade zone. However, Italy’s opposition threatens to derail the 20-year effort to create the world’s largest free-trade zone. EU chief makes final push to secure Mercosur free trade agreement

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South Korea’s ruling party leader called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign Friday over his attempt to impose martial law, warning that he poses a grave danger to the country. Han Dong-hun, leader of the People’s Power Party (PPP), said he had received information that Yoon had ordered the country’s defense counterintelligence commander to arrest and detain unspecified key politicians on charges of “anti-state activities” under martial law. Han’s comments almost guarantee that enough lawmakers will vote to impeach the president on Saturday. Yoon’s impeachment would require the support of two-thirds of the National Assembly, or 200 of its…

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A Tribute to Coexistence and Human Dignity tributed by an event in the Spanish Capital.  Organized each year by the Foundation for the Improvement (Foundation MEJORA) of Life, Culture and Society (a Scientology foundation recognized by the United Nations), brought together academics, activists, and human rights defenders in an event that highlighted freedom of thought, religion and belief as a fundamental pillar of democracy and peaceful coexistence. The winners of this edition were Ana Isabel Planet, Santiago Cañamares and Fernando Amérigo-Cuervo. The event was attended by many personalities in the field of religious freedom, such as Daniel Pelayo (Deputy Director General of Religious…

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The Princess of Wales will host her annual Christmas carol service as she continues her gradual return to public duties following her cancer treatment. Kate will preside over the Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, which this year has the theme of love and empathy and will celebrate individuals who have supported others. She has written a letter for the 1,600 Abbey carol goers, including members of the royal family, telling them “Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times”. Her message, included with the order of service which features a cover image by…

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South Korea’s ruling party chief says it is necessary to suspend the constitutional powers of president Yoon Suk Yeol.The comments by People Power Party leader Han Dong-hun on Friday suggest that his party would change its earlier opposition to the impeachment of president Yoon over his imposition of martial law this week.The main opposition Democratic Party and other small opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach Mr Yoon on Wednesday over his martial law declaration the previous night.Martial law lasted about six hours, as the National Assembly quickly voted to overrule the president, forcing his cabinet to lift it…

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French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on monitors in a control room at Agence France-Presse headquarters as he addresses the nation during a televised broadcast from the presidential Elysée Palace, on the day of the prime minister’s resignation on December 5, 2024. LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, December 5, vowed to name a new prime minister “in the coming days” after the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government was toppled by a no-confidence vote in Parliament. In an address to the nation, Macron rejected calls from opponents to resign, saying he would remain president “fully,…

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