Night train to Barcelona planned with stops in Brussels and Antwerp:
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Xavi to continue as Barcelona manager, LaLiga club confirms: Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday reversed his decision to step down at the end of the ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/xavi-continue-barcelona-manager-laliga-club-confirms-2024-04-24/
Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68853014
Barcelona may request Real replay if VAR is found wrong to disallow Yamal goal: Laporta
reuters.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-may-request-real-replay-if-var-is-found-wrong-disallow-yamal-goal-2024-04-22/
Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open: Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5 6-3 to win the ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/ruud-defeats-tsitsipas-win-barcelona-open-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/rail-spikes-hammered-bullet-train-being-built-from-sin-city-to-the-city-of-angels/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Bellingham's strike hands Real comeback win over Barcelona: LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title gathered momentum after ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/bellinghams-strike-hands-real-comeback-win-over-barcelona-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Bellingham's Goal Secures Real's Comeback Victory against Barcelona
- Real Madrid secured a 3-2 comeback victory over Barcelona with Jude Bellingham's goal in added time, edging closer to their 36th Spanish title.
- Barcelona took the lead twice, but Real fought back to beat them for the fourth consecutive time. Barca now trails the leaders by 11 points with six games remaining.
- Christensen scored first for Barca, Vinicius Jr. equalized, before Lopez put Barca ahead again. Vazquez and ultimately Bellingham sealed Real's win.
- Real dominated the second half, missing several chances before Bellingham's late winner. A crucial step towards their pursuit of the title.
Barca's Xavi decries 'maximum injustice' after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat
reuters.com/sports/soccer/barcas-xavi-decries-maximum-injustice-after-disallowed-goal-el-clasico-defeat-2024-04-22/
No joy for Springboks and Kolisi at Laureus World Sports Awards: South Africa had four nominees at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards but came away ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-no-joy-for-springboks-and-kolisi-at-laureus-world-sports-awards-as-sas-four-nominees-lose-out/
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/spanish-hospital-enlists-therapy-dogs-boost-icu-patients-morale-2024-04-19/
Murder in Spain: Audrey Fang’s suspected killer identified as S’porean Mitchell Ong
straitstimes.com/singapore/murder-in-spain-audrey-fang-s-suspected-killer-identified-as-s-porean-mitchell-ong
The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019696/the-belgian-perk-of-choice-meal-vouchers-widespread-in-brussels-and-wallonia
Cava producer Freixenet plans to furlough 80% of workforce due to drought: Spanish cava producer Freixenet has presented a plan to lay off temporarily 615 ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/catalan-cava-producer-freixenet-lay-off-80-workforce-due-drought-2024-04-22/
Chelsea stun holders Barcelona 1-0 in Women's Champions League semis first leg: An Erin Cuthbert strike gave Chelsea a shock 1-0 win over reigning champions ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-stun-holders-barcelona-1-0-womens-champions-league-semis-first-leg-2024-04-20/
Speed check 'marathon' to be held throughout Belgium on Friday: Starting at 06:00 am on Friday, speed checks will be stepped up nationwide and last for 24 hours.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010934/speed-check-marathon-to-be-held-throughout-belgium-on-friday
"Instead of slowing down, the global electric revolution seems set for another growth stage". The IEA forecasts another record year with a 20% rise ... Show more
Cold rainy week before temperatures rise next weekend: Maximum temperatures will vary between 5 and 11 degrees this weekend.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014498/a-cold-rainy-week-before-temperatures-rise-next-weekend
De Minaur becomes first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay: There were no post-match histrionics from de Minaur after the victory, fully aware he had toppled a ...
smh.com.au/sport/tennis/de-minaur-becomes-first-australian-to-defeat-nadal-on-clay-20240418-p5fkoi.html
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Hidden Belgium: The Annevoie gardens: Deep in the woods in a remote corner of the Ardennes, the water gardens at Annevoie are among the most elaborate in Europe.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1015766/hidden-belgium-les-jardins-dannevoie-2
Belgium welcomes UNRWA report saying Israel 'yet to provide evidence' for claims: "Belgium has maintained its funding and calls on other governments to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017992/belgium-welcomes-unrwa-report-saying-israel-yet-to-provide-evidence-for-claims
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Filing taxes online possible from today: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/fatal-metro-stabbing-universal-city
Could a floating desalination plant fight drought in Barcelona?: Local authorities say it is a more economical and environmentally sustainable solution than ...
euronews.com/green/2024/04/19/barcelona-is-banking-on-a-floating-desalination-plant-to-fight-drought-in-northeastern-spa
Come rain or shine, the first 'guinguette' summer bars open this weekend
thebulletin.be/come-rain-or-shine-first-guinguette-summer-bars-open-weekend
Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG: Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez berated the referee and said his performance cost Barcelona a chance to ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/xavi-furious-referee-barcelona-knocked-out-by-psg-2024-04-16/
Chinese carmaker Chery says Spain to be among its main exporting plants: Chinese carmaker Chery (CHERY.UL) said on Friday its newly-acquired Barcelona plant will ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-carmaker-chery-says-spanish-plant-be-among-main-export-facilities-2024-04-19/
Spain's Enagas Q1 net profit rises 20%: Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said on Tuesday that its first-quarter net profit rose roughly 20% ...
reuters.com/business/finance/spains-enagas-q1-net-profit-rises-20-2024-04-23/
Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
thebulletin.be/boulevard-adolphe-max-pedestrian-improvements-inaugurated
Spain’s Sanchez says he will ‘reflect’ on whether to remain prime minister, as court probes wife
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/pedro-sanchez-spain-wife-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario: Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68878299
Singaporean woman missing in Spain found dead with multiple stab wounds: Reports: A Singaporean man has been arrested by Spanish authorities in connection with ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/audrey-fang-singaporean-woman-missing-spain-found-dead-stab-wounds-4273926
‘We need to eliminate references to it online’: Barcelona bus route taken off maps to deter tourists
euronews.com/travel/2024/04/19/we-need-to-eliminate-references-to-it-online-barcelona-bus-route-taken-off-maps-to-deter-t
Crook and Barcelona's Jack Greenwell Football Hall of Fame honour: Jack Greenwell, who won trophies around the world, is Barcelona's third most successful boss.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-wear-68833633
‘The future of the Canary Islands is hanging by a thread’ – why Spain is falling out of love with tourists
irishtimes.com/life-style/travel/2024/04/20/canaries-say-no-spains-tourism-dream-turns-sour-as-locals-appeal-for-moratorium-on-visitors/
Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005707/belgians-see-wealth-grow-by-e62-5-billion-again-in-year
Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018217/six-walloon-communes-pledge-to-support-regional-dialects
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
cnn.com/travel/private-rooms-japan-bullet-trains-intl-hnk/
Nadal still the ultimate test on clay, says Tsitsipas: Rafa Nadal could return to action this week in Barcelona and play just his second event of an injury-hit ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/nadal-still-ultimate-test-clay-says-tsitsipas-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Who really owns all the Airbnb-style lets in Spain?: Holiday lets have been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons property prices and rents have skyrocketed ...
thelocal.es/20240418/how-many-airbnb-style-lets-are-there-in-spain-and-who-owns-them
How Brits in Spain can exchange their green residency document for a TIE in 2024: More than half of British residents in Spain haven't yet exchange their ...
thelocal.es/20210528/brexit-how-brits-in-spain-can-exchange-a-green-residency-document-for-a-tie
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
Lamine Yamal's humble beginnings, dream run at Barcelona and the Morocco connection
thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2024/04/20/king-of-the-304-lamine-yamals-rise-from-humble-beginnings-to-barcelona-prodigy/
Meryl, SiR, Ghetts: Couleur Café unveils another 16 acts: All camping tickets have already been sold out, as have 90% of the combi-tickets.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1010051/meryl-sir-ghetts-couleur-cafe-unveils-another-16-acts
Belgium on track to open new gas power plant in Liège: It will be one of the largest turbine-gas-steam plants in the world with power for more than one million ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013637/belgium-on-track-to-open-new-gas-power-plant-in-liege
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
LaLiga title race on the line at Clasico against Real, Xavi says: Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said winning Sunday's "El Clasico" in the Spanish capital is the ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/laliga-title-race-line-clasico-against-real-xavi-says-2024-04-20/
ATP Barcelona: Sebastian Ofner turns his opening match around - and now challenges Stefanos Tsitsipas
tennisnet.com/news/atp-barcelona-sebastian-ofner-dreht-auftaktpartie-und-fordert-jetzt-stefanos-tsitsipas
Met police officers on Barcelona stag do chase down restaurant thief: ‘Instinct’ kicked in as Sergeant Eren Emin and his colleagues chased after the thief
standard.co.uk/news/crime/met-police-officers-barcelona-stag-do-restaurant-thief-b1153212.html
Reigning champion Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury: Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/reigning-champion-alcaraz-withdraws-barcelona-open-with-injury-2024-04-14/
Reds conquer Barcelona, Greens lose to Maccabi | eKathimerini.com: Olympiakos has taken the lead in its Euroleague playoff battle with Barcelona scoring a road ...
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Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis: Mbappe strikes twice for a 6-4 aggregate triumph.
straitstimes.com/sport/football/mbappe-scores-twice-as-psg-beat-10-man-barca-to-reach-semi-finals
She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/lonely-in-america-killed-by-a-stranger-on-the-subway
Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach semis: Mbappe wrapped up the win in the 89th minute.
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/mbappes-psg-punish-10-man-barca-reach-semis-3588796
Belgium collected over 3,900 tonnes of used batteries in 2023: Belgium set a new record by collecting 3,907 metric tonnes of used batteries ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011464/belgium-collected-over-3900-tonnes-of-used-batteries-in-2023
Iberians hit the beaches as temperatures rise 10C above normal: People in Bilbao in northwestern Spain normally spend April dodging the showers but on Saturday ...
reuters.com/business/environment/iberians-hit-beaches-temperatures-rise-10c-above-normal-2024-04-13/
Felix bicycle kick earns Barcelona win at Cadiz: Joao Felix netted a brilliant bicycle kick to earn depleted Barcelona a 1-0 La Liga win at relegation-threatened ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/felix-bicycle-kick-earns-barcelona-win-cadiz-2024-04-13/
Spanish police release video of Audrey Fang’s suspected killer; cite possible romantic link
straitstimes.com/singapore/spanish-police-release-video-of-audrey-fang-s-suspected-killer-cite-possible-romantic-link
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
Eigenbrauer syndrome: drunk driving - acquittal for driver with rare condition: A man from Belgium was caught driving with a blood alcohol level of two and was ...
welt.de/vermischtes/kurioses/article251171178/Eigenbrauer-Syndrom-Trunkenheit-am-Steuer-Freispruch-fuer-Fahrer-mit-seltener-Erkrankung.html
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
Who really owns all the Airbnb-style lets in Spain?: Holiday lets have been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons property prices and rents have skyrocketed ...
thelocal.es/20240418/how-many-airbnb-style-lets-are-there-in-spain-and-who-owns-them
Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...
thebulletin.be/record-fines-de-lijn-bus-drivers
Wallonia reactivates 'winter service' as snow returns to south Belgium: After a touch of summer last weekend, the April weather is now testing us again.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011933/wallonia-reactivates-its-winter-service-as-snow-returns-to-south-belgium
Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
Movistar+ fire pundit after remark about Barca's Yamal sparks outrage: Spanish TV station Movistar Plus+ have fired analyst German Burgos after Barcelona and ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/movistar-fire-pundit-after-remark-about-barcas-yamal-sparks-outrage-2024-04-11/
Belgium's quirky traditions: Singing contests for finches: "We are very often judged on our dark past, and are often portrayed as people who harm nature ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002057/belgiums-quirky-traditions-singing-contests-for-finches
Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68797624
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
The Brussels Times selects some of the best exhibitions currently on show in museums and galleries. Show more
Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1010219/why-belgian-museums-need-to-confront-their-looted-african-trophies
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line: Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas ...
apnews.com/article/high-speed-train-vegas-los-angeles-brightline-595913ff2fa3d9001fb89bfab4e6c4d2
One in four Belgians are considering a career change: A survey showed that 46% of senior management officials and 37% of under 45s in Belgium want to change tack ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007994/one-in-four-belgians-are-considering-a-career-change
No rush to win league title for quadruple-chasing PSG, says Luis Enrique: Paris St Germain are in no rush wrap up the Ligue 1 title as they also have a Champions ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/no-rush-win-league-title-quadruple-chasing-psg-says-luis-enrique-2024-04-20/
Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’: The April 27 "East Link Starter Line" will be more popular when the tracks stretch to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastsides-light-rail-wait-is-almost-over-with-starter-line/
Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016383/portuguese-scientist-wins-european-seagull-screeching-championship-in-belgium
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