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Hormuz splits Nato? Rutte signals involvement in strait, Spain says 'not our area"
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (594+ words) As tensions continue to ripple through West Asia, the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil transit corridor has emerged not just as a geopolitical flashpoint but as a potential fault line within Nato itself. Nato Secretary General Mark…...
The Spanish island which has launched a selfie trail for tourists
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (255+ words) Firstpost The initiative features strategically placed smart stands along the Passeig Calvi" and the Torrenova peninsula. These serve as digital gateways designed to pull the traveler away from the congested bar districts and toward the more serene corners of the…...
Spain's Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax Amid Housing Crisis | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18 G
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) Barcelona will raise its tourist tax to as much as 15 euros per night from April, doubling the current rate. Officials say the move aims to address housing pressures linked to mass tourism. The city receives about 15. 8 million visitors annually, while…...
Impunity must end: Spain orders probe into X, Meta and Tik Tok over AI-generated child abuse content
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (322+ words) The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta and Tik Tok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday. The announcement comes as European regulators are cracking down…...
Spain & Portugal: Storms Marta, Kristin & Leonardo Cause Over $4 Billion Damage | Planet Pulse
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (156+ words) Firstpost Spain & Portugal: Storms Marta, Kristin & Leonardo Cause Over $4 Billion Damage | Planet Pulse This is an AI-generated summary and has not been vetted by the Firstpost editorial team Spain and Portugal are grappling with the aftermath of three major storms,…...
Sri Lanka rolls out digital nomad visa: What is this growing trend and countries that are already acing it
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (815+ words) In an increasingly virtual world, where office spaces do not dictate where employees work from, the idea of remote working is getting a new and creative meaning. The idea of digital nomad visas is one such element which is picking…...
Terribly harmful: Czech PM supports curbs on childrens social media use
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (274+ words) Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Sunday he was in favour of banning the use of social media by children under 15, as a growing number of European countries consider similar restrictions. Countries including Spain, Greece, Britain and France are…...
Wildfires rage into third day in southern Chile as death toll continues to rise
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (570+ words) Wildfires continue to ravage southern Chile, killing at least 19 people and destroying entire towns. Fire crews and soldiers have been deployed as the rapidly advancing flames, fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds, overwhelm large areas. The fires broke out…...
Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 16, force thousands to flee
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (301+ words) Chile's government early Sunday placed two southern regions under a state of catastrophe as fast-spreading wildfires killed at least 16 people and forced the evacuation of around 20, 000 residents. President Gabriel Boric announced the emergency measures for the "uble and B'o B'o…...
Asia Argento | World News, Latest and Breaking News, Top International News Today - Firstpost
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) Asia Argento accuses Rob Cohen of sexual assault; The Fast and the Furious director denies allegation Asia Argento fired as judge from X Factor Italy after shooting seven episodes, amidst sexual assault allegations Asia Argento's sexual assault accuser says his…...