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Spain’s PM Sánchez announced the opening of an office for Ukraine’s recovery in Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez promised to open an office for Ukraine’s reconstruction in Spain’s capital, Madrid, and to strengthen business ties between the two countries. He made this statement at the International Conference on Ukraine’s...

Will these bold plans shift the dial on Scotland cashing in on renewables boom?
Much has changed over the decades for the fabrication yards, with a lot of the focus in recent times having been on renewables. And it has been difficult to shake the feeling that the renewables boom has not generated as much as might have been...
IAEA Mission Reviews China’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said China had made significant progress in further strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety, benefiting from the innovative use of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence...

Ireland makes history with major energy milestone: 'This is the end'
The move makes Ireland the latest European country to make this shift. by Margaret WongJuly 11, 2025 Ireland has officially stopped burning coal for electricity, closing its last coal-fired power plant in County Clare after more than 40 years....

Ember: Solar power tops EU energy mix for the first time in June
Data from the energy think tank Ember on Thursday showed that solar power became the largest source of electricity in the European Union for the first ever, surpassing wind and nuclear. Coal's contribution also fell to a record low. Solar power...

Real Madrid tell Xabi Alonso to get rid of the egos in the club
Real Madrid are undergoing a cultural reset, and Xabi Alonso has been given full power to lead the transformation. According to MARCA, the club has informed Alonso that they will back him no matter what — even if it means discarding big names to...

BLACKPINK Return With High-Energy Anthem ‘JUMP’: Stream It Now
BLACKPINK is back and ready to dominate the charts once again. The global K-pop powerhouse returned on Friday (July 11) with their new digital single “JUMP,” marking their first release as a group in nearly three years. Explore Explore See latest...
Spanish energy company gets funds for Chilean BESS project
Credit: Shutterstock/abriendomundo Three Clifford Chance LLP offices and Claro & Cía in Santiago have helped Latin American-focused energy company Zelestra obtain US$300 million in project financing to fund the development of a battery energy...

Nuclear closures in Spain and electricity prices: Can renewables bridge the gap?
Date Published: 10/07/2025 As Spain moves away from nuclear power, the role of green energy becomes more crucial than ever One of the more contentious questions surrounding Spain’s planned phase-out of nuclear energy is its potential impact on...

Shale Gas Could Make Argentina Major LNG Exporter
Huge shale gas reserves are laying the foundations of pipeline and LNG exports out of Argentina, which could make South America’s second-largest economy a major force in regional and global gas supply. Argentina has the resource base—the vast...
Argentina appeals U.S. court ruling in energy company YPF's expropriation case
BUENOS AIRES, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine government on Thursday filed an appeal against a recent ruling by a U.S. court that ordered the country to hand over a 51 percent controlling stake in its state-run energy company Yacimientos...

Bale backs Alonso to make 'big changes' at Madrid
Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has backed new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, saying that he won't be afraid to drop anyone. After leaving Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has now returned to Madrid with the task of...

Eivør Signs with Nuclear Blast, Releases Official Tour Trailer
While hard at work on her new album, Faroese musician Eivør has announced a major career move, as she’s now an official member of Nuclear Blast’s long list of killer artists. It’s the sort of step that shouldn’t be taken lightly, but she said in a...

Solar beats nuclear in June, becoming EU’s biggest electricity source for first time
Solar was the largest source of electricity in the European Union for the first time last month, with multiple countries producing record amounts of solar power, Ember found. Wind power achieved the highest ever generation for the months of May...

Luis Enrique responds to PSG accusation after thrashing Real Madrid
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An appreciation of Bob Alvarez, a fearless advocate for those harmed by the US nuclear weapons complex
Bob Alvarez with Dr. Li Sang Gun, director of the Radiochemistry Laboratory at North Korea's Yongbyon reactor, 1994. There’s a story the late astronaut and US Sen. John Glenn (D-OH) heard Sen. Mike Mansfield (D-MT) tell. It went this way: Harry...

Olive Oil Prices Plummet from 9 to 2.80 Euros Per Liter as Greek Farmers Brace for Difficult October
The price of olive oil in Greece is experiencing a steep decline, with the producer price falling from a peak of €9 to as low as €2.80 per liter — a development that is sending shockwaves through the country’s agricultural sector. Although the...

Look inside: 'Breathtaking' Spanish Galleon replica docked in Cumbria
The Galeón Andalucia has been drawing in huge crowds of people since it arrived in Whitehaven from the Isle of Man on Tuesday night. The Galeón Andalucia docked in Whitehaven Harbour (Image: Newsquest) The ship, which is described as a ‘floating...

Gracie Abrams show descends into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after major tech fail – leaving crowds furious
GRACIE Abrams' show descended into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after a major technical glitch left her without sound. The American star's microphone stopped working while she was on-stage - with Gracie, 25, forced to finish the last 20...

These Stunning Spanish Beaches Are as Beautiful as They Look on Instagram
No matter which part of coastal Spain you find yourself in, you’re not going to be too far away from stunning beaches. But which of these Spanish beaches will steal the show of your camera roll after the trip is over? With wild Atlantic swells in...