Steve Lambert Editor (Sport) The qualifying stages of the World Cup have come to a close and we now know the nine teams from Europe that are certain to be at the finals next year in Brazil. Meanwhile, another eight second-placed teams have been given a last chance to get through, having to wait until next month to compete in the play offs. In Group A, already champions Belgium had to make do with […]
Vaiva Seskeviciute, Correspondent (Sport) Although 24 teams entered EuroBasket 2013 with the goal of being declared the best in Europe, only three remain for the prestigious bronze, silver and gold titles. For the first time in European basketball history, France is the continental champion after winning the gold-medal game on September 22 in EuroBasket 2013 thus leaving Lithuania and Spain in the second and third position respectively. Tony Parker finally has an international title […]
Nelson Moura, Correspondent (Europe) DUBLIN — Ireland has come out of economic recession and the new figures from the country’s National Statistics Centre reveal that it is due to an increase in exports and consumer spending. The Irish economy recorded a growth of 0.4% per capita in the first three months of the year after registering a 0.6% contraction in the first quarter, meaning an end to the country’s second recession in five years. The […]
Virginia Bonet Morell, Editor (Europe) BARCELONA — On the Catalonian regional bank holiday, the Diada celebrated the 11th of September. Around 1.6 million people linked arms forming a 400km human chain that demanded independence from Spain. This rally ran through the Catalonian coast from North to South, however it also occupied part of the Northern Valencia region, in particular, down to the small town of Vinarós in Castellón. The previous day, the Regional President […]
Sadichchha Pokharel, Correspondent (Europe) BRUSSELS — The European Union is ready to send a mission to Gibraltar to investigate the legitimacy of Spain’s rigid border controls. The decision has been made after a mutual agreement between Madrid and London. EU’s move comes following a dispute between Spain and Britain over extra border checks on the Spanish side, which led to long traffic queues for as long as eight hours under the scorching summer […]
Diksha Dwivedi, Correspondent (Africa) On July 30’2013, whilst Morocco was busy celebrating the “Throne day”, a pardon that disappointed most Moroccan citizens was granted by King Mohammed VI at the request of Spain’s King Juan Carlos. This day is an annual holiday for celebrating the ruling family, which is often a day of royal pardons. Among 48 jailed Spaniards who were pardoned on this special occasion, was Daniel Galvan, a paedophile who was convicted 18 months ago […]
Illustration: Venla Valve Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Alcohol is at the forefront of society – the social tool found at almost every event, but also the liquid fuel at the root of many troubling issues such as violence, unprotected sex and health problems. Binge drinking, which is the term given for drinking alcohol with the sole intention of getting drunk, and the attitude it assimilates of youths especially is very worrying. It is however […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) World and European champions Spain crashed out of the Confederations Cup Sunday, losing 3-0 in a shock defeat to the hosts of the tournament, Brazil, at the Estádio do Maracanã. The win came thanks to two goals from Fred as well as an excellent goal just before half time by the in form Neymar. The win reinstated Brazil as an international force and earned them their third consecutive Confederations […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) BRASILIA — Riots opposing next year’s World Cup in Brazil have continued to tarnish the ongoing Confederations Cup in the country, with the competition now down to the final four sides leading up to the final this Sunday. Host Brazil played against Uruguay on Wednesday while European and World’s champions Spain played against Italy on Thursday in a rematch of last years European Championship, which Spain dominated to win 4-0. […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) The Spanish under 21 side did their best imitation of their senior squad in the final of the European cup Tuesday night, beating Italy to retain the cup much like their main squad did just last year in Euro 2012. Whilst Isco continued to show why he is being considered by the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City, Thiago was the real star of the show, scoring a […]
