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Palestinians commemorate 77 years since Nakba amid ongoing turmoil

Palestinians mark 77 years since the Nakba amid ongoing displacement and Israeli aggression. As they reflect on the mass displacement that occurred during the establishment of Israel in 1948, the current situation in Gaza underscores a renewed wave of destruction and forced evacuations. Recent Israeli......

Canary Islands prepare for renewed protests against overtourism

In a poignant response to ongoing frustrations, residents of Spain’s Canary Islands are set to take to the streets once more on May 18th. The protest, organized by the group 'Canarias tiene un límite' (The Canary Islands have a limit), aims to address the mounting concerns regarding......

Spain's growing homelessness crisis: A closer look at the numbers

As reports emerge of hundreds of homeless individuals seeking shelter in Madrid's Barajas Airport, the severity of Spain's homelessness issue demands a thorough examination. The Local delves into the complexities surrounding this pressing societal concern and its implications for the nation. The......

Gaza faces critical food crisis amid ongoing conflict

The United Nations, in collaboration with NGOs, has issued a report warning that Gaza’s population of approximately 2.4 million faces an imminent food crisis or worse by September, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Despite being nearly 19 months into the ongoing......

Us faces backlash over new Gaza aid foundation as un agency's role is sidelined

The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, a move that has sparked significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This foundation, dubbed the Gaza Humanitarian......

Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens as aid group halts soup kitchen operations

Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza has compelled a major relief organization to cease its community soup kitchen operations, leaving many vulnerable civilians without access to food. World Central Kitchen, which had been providing approximately 133,000 meals daily and baking......

Spain's Government grapples with crisis management amid chaos

The recent turmoil within the Spanish government has raised significant concerns over its crisis management capabilities, particularly following two chaotic events that unfolded within a week. The simultaneous crises—a significant power outage and a railway incident—have intensified perceptions......

Spanish PM urges patience in blackout probe, dismisses renewable energy blame

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for patience as investigators work to determine the cause of last week's massive power outage that left millions without electricity. The April 28 blackout disrupted internet and telephone services, halted transportation, and plunged cities across......

Spain's foreign property ownership debate intensifies in tourist hotspots

Spain’s right-wing parties have recently dismissed a proposal aimed at limiting foreign property ownership in the Balearic and Canary Islands. This initiative, which was discussed in both the Congress and Senate, was branded “xenophobic” by members of Vox, who joined forces with the......