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Spain Terminates 6.8 Million Euro Military Contract With Israel

This is Beirut, 24/04 23:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Spain on Thursday cancelled a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli company following pressure from the Socialist-led government's far-left coalition partner -- a move swiftly condemned by Israel. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of the most outspoken critics of Israel's military operations in Gaza, halted weapons transactions with ...

Spain Arrests Three Suspects Linked to Hezbollah

This is Beirut, 01/04 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Spanish Civil Guard arrested three individuals in Barcelona on Tuesday, suspected of being part of a logistical network linked to Hezbollah. The suspects, arrested in an apartment in Barcelona’s Eixample district, are believed to have facilitated the supply of spare parts for assembling drones. Additional searches are also being carried out ...

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez Named Creative Directors of Loewe

This is Beirut, 24/03 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Americans Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders of the fashion brand Proenza Schouler, will succeed Northern Irish Jonathan Anderson as creative directors of the Spanish house Loewe, the latter, owned by LVMH, announced on March 24. This appointment is the latest chapter in the ongoing reshuffle of fashion creative ...

Schiaparelli and Dalí: An Eternal Alliance of Art and Surrealism

Marie-Christine Tayah, 09/02 19:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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This year’s haute couture week in Paris opened with Elsa Schiaparelli’s Icare collection, a tribute to the past, brimming with crinolines and corsets. Inspired by ribbons from the 1920s and 1930s, American designer Daniel Roseberry expressed his "desire to travel through time and craft silhouettes that echo the haute couture of the past," as ...

Barcelona Hit Seven Past Valencia to Restore La Liga Push

This is Beirut, 27/01 08:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Barcelona blew away a miserable Valencia 7-1 on Sunday to get back on track in La Liga with a ruthless victory. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the first half, along with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Raphinha which gave Barcelona a commanding five-goal lead at the break. Hugo Duro pulled one back early in the ...

Endrick Extra-Time Brace Helps Real Madrid Past Celta in Copa del Rey

This is Beirut, 17/01 09:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with youngster Endrick netting twice. On the back of a humiliating 5-2 Clasico defeat of their own by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup last weekend, Madrid seemed to be heading for a ...

Spain Breaks Tourism Records in 2024, Sparking Local Concerns Over Gentrification

This is Beirut, 16/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In 2024, Spain has experienced an unprecedented surge in international tourism, with an estimated 94 million foreign visitors flocking to the country to enjoy its sun, sand, and culture, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu. This marks a 10 percent increase compared to 2023, further solidifying Spain’s position as the world’s second ...

STL Acquires Christian Lacroix to Revive Iconic Haute Couture

This is Beirut, 08/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Spanish fashion conglomerate Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Christian Lacroix brand, with the goal of reviving the once-iconic label to its former glory. The deal, made with the US-based Falic Group, which specializes in duty-free retail, was a “private transaction,” with ...

Mbappe Back From 'Bottom' as Real Madrid Down Sevilla

This is Beirut, 2024-12-23 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti's side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which leaves them ...

The Many Faces of Marisa Paredes, Almodóvar’s Eternal Muse

Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-18 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Born on April 3, 1946, in Madrid, María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé—known to the world as Marisa Paredes—grew up in an era overshadowed by Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. Raised in a humble family as the fourth child of a concierge and a homemaker, her childhood was marked by hardship. “I endured humiliation and abuse. How could I not ...

Founder of Spain’s Mango Clothing Chain Dies in Accident

This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 22:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said. While the company did not provide further details, Spanish media reports said the 71-year-old died after falling while hiking with several members of his family ...

Mikati Reaffirms Lebanon's Commitment to UN Resolution 1701

This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati reaffirmed Lebanon's commitment to fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 during a meeting on Wednesday. Mikati also called on Israel to “honor the ceasefire agreement” announced on November 27, and urged the country to “withdraw from the towns and villages in southern ...

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