Tag: Spain
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Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish soccer coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks near Komodo island
Rescue efforts under way after boat sinks near Komodo National Park Indonesian rescuers expanded their search on Saturday for a Spanish soccer coach and his three children, who were among 11 people aboard a tour boat that sank overnight near Padar Island, a popular destination within Komodo National Park. Officials said the vessel, carrying visitors…
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How a Spanish Virus Brought Google to Málaga
Introduction: A curious ripple in a quiet campus On a sunlit afternoon in Málaga, a memory from nearly three decades ago still ripples through the city’s fledgling tech community. Bernardo Quintero, a former university student, had spent years chasing a single question: who was the anonymous programmer behind a rogue computer virus that had once…
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Spain’s ruling party faces Extremadura poll amid corruption claims
A regional test with national implications Spain’s ruling party faces a pivotal moment as voters head to the polls in Extremadura this Sunday. The regional election, held in the south-western autonomous community, is the first major test since a string of corruption and harassment allegations has beleaguered the government. While Extremadura’s ballot is technically a…
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2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina and Spain Avoid Early Clash, Semifinal Bound Possibility
Overview of the 2026 World Cup Pots The 2026 FIFA World Cup pots have been finalized, setting the pathway for the 48-team tournament. With the draw scheduled for December 5, the distribution of nations into pots will determine the group stage pairings and the road to the knockout rounds. As per FIFA’s criteria, the top…
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2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina and Spain Can Avoid Each Other Until Semifinals
Overview of the 2026 World Cup Pots The finalization of the 2026 World Cup pots marks a crucial step in the buildup to the first 48-team tournament. FIFA has laid out a two-tier seeding system that will determine the composition of the 12 groups, with the aim of balancing competitive fairness and global reach. The…
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Argentina and Spain Could Meet Later as 2026 World Cup Pots Reveal Draw Dynamics
Overview: The Pots are Set for a 48-Team World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding to 48 teams, has its final pot configurations confirmed. With the draw set for December 5, teams and fans are starting to map out potential paths through the group stage and beyond. The pot system aims to balance regions,…
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Viva el ’Spoons: Wetherspoon Opens First Pub Outside the UK in Alicante
Wetherspoon breaks new ground as it opens its first international pub JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to launch its first ever pub outside the United Kingdom and Ireland, tapping Alicante as the site for a bold expansion into continental Europe. The 1,000-square-foot venue is set to be located inside Alicante Airport’s departures hall, positioning the…
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Viva el Spoon: JD Wetherspoon Opens First Pub in Spain With 6am Pints and Garlic Prawns
JD Wetherspoon Makes Its First Continental Leap In a landmark move for the UK pub group, JD Wetherspoon has announced the opening of its first pub outside the United Kingdom and Ireland. The venue, located in the departures hall of Alicante Airport, marks a bold step into the Spanish hospitality market and signals Wetherspoon’s appetite…
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Viva el ’Spoons: Wetherspoon Opens in Alicante Airport
Wetherspoon’s Big Move: Alicante Airport Debut JD Wetherspoon is expanding beyond its familiar UK and Ireland roots with a highly anticipated opening in Spain. The first Wetherspoon pub outside the UK and Ireland will sit in the departures area of Alicante Airport, offering travelers a familiar pub experience in a sun-soaked travel hub. The venue…
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Spain, Thailand Clash as Futsal World Cup Heats Up in Manila
Spain Set to Lead Charge in Group B Two of futsal’s powerhouse nations headline a pivotal opening day in Group B as Spain, the world No. 2, takes on No. 4 Thailand at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup. The veterans of European futsal meet Asia’s rising force in a matchup that promises technical flair,…