‘Fanatic Mini’ Basketball Tournament in León: 400 Children from 63 Teams Gather for a Weekend of Basketball Action

SPORTS Four hundred children from 63 teams will meet this weekend at the ‘Fanatic Mini’ Basketball Tournament in León Four hundred children will gather this weekend at the León Exhibition Palace to participate in the ‘Fanatic Mini’ and enjoy basketball, as explained by the Councilor for Sports, Vicente Canuria, who pointed out that this event … Read more

Statistics and Impact of ‘Yes is Yes’ Law: 57 Sentence Reductions and 6 Releases in Galician Courts

The Courts have also decreed six releases since the law came into force, according to data from the CGPJ SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, 24 (EUROPA PRESS) The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia (TSXG) and the four Galician Provincial Courts have applied 57 sentence reductions since the ‘only s is s law’ came into force on … Read more

Heavy Rainfall in Vilario de Conso, As Neves, and Maceda: Over 30 Liters per Square Meter Recorded

Vilario de Conso (Ourense), As Neves (Pontevedra) and Maceda (Ourense) register more than 30 liters per square meter SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, 21 (EUROPA PRESS) Municipalities in the province of Ourense, some in the south of Pontevedra and points in the Lugo mountain have been the areas where the most rainfall has been recorded throughout an … Read more

Record-breaking temperatures of 34 degrees in Ourense and Pontevedra provinces during heat wave

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, 22 (EUROPA PRESS) The thermometers have reached 34 degrees in points of the provinces of Ourense and Pontevedra at midday this Tuesday, in the middle of the heat wave. According to information from Meteogalicia, the Baltar station, south of the province of Ourense, registered 34.1 degrees Celsius at 12:10 p.m. At the … Read more

Renfe Enables Alternative Road Transport for Ourense-Santiago Section Due to ERTMS Testing

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, 11 (EUROPA PRESS) Renfe enables alternative road transport as high-speed services are cut off in the section between Ourense and Santiago from this Monday, August 21, until the 29th. The reason is that, once the ERTMS security system is installed, Machinists must carry out the corresponding tests. Adif Alta Velocity (Adif AV) … Read more

Two Arrested for Alleged Homophobic Attack at Salt Leisure Venue: Mossos d’Esquadra Report

Two arrested for an alleged homophobic attack when leaving a leisure venue in Salt (Girona) The Mossos d’Esquadra have arrested two men for an alleged homophobic attack on three people during the early hours of August 12 at the exit of a leisure venue in Salt (Girona), they report in a tweet collected by Europa … Read more

Homophobic Attack on Activists Outside Nightclub in Salt, Girona: OCH Reports

GIRONA, 12 (EUROPA PRESS) The Observatori Contra l’Homofbia (OCH) has reported to the Mossos d’Esquadra a homophobic attack “on three activists” that occurred early this Saturday morning outside a nightclub in Salt (Girona). According to a statement collected by Europa Press, around 6:30 a.m. two men “said LGBT insults” and physically attacked the activists, who … Read more

The Many Faces of Hugh Grant: A British Comedy Actor with Period Roles and Romantic Heartthrob Appeal

The Many Faces of Hugh Grant: A British Comedy Actor with Period Roles and Romantic Heartthrob Appeal

If we ask about a British comedy actor, they may come to mind from Charles Chaplin until Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean). If we are looking for a British actor who borders on period roles, perhaps we will remember Jeremy Irons o Colin Firth. If we opt for the most attractive ones, the names of Jude … Read more

Active Forest Fires in Quiroga and A Illa de Arousa: Updates and Operation Details

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, 8 (EUROPA PRESS) Two forest fires remain active at this time in the towns of Quiroga, in Lugo, and A Illa de Arousa, in Pontevedra. The first of them originated at 3:26 p.m. in the parish of Montefurado, as sources from Medio Rural have confirmed to Europa Press. One technician, four agents, … Read more