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18+ min ago  (196+ words) The patient had no contact with pigs before falling ill Spain has alerted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to a suspected human-to-human transmission of the A(H1N1)v swine flu variant in Catalonia, regional health authorities confirmed on Friday. The infected…...

53+ min ago  (885+ words) The taxman cometh. In February, the tax authorities of four countries began to reconsider how they tax crypto. In the US, the number of crypto ATMs hit nearly 40,000, returning to 2021 levels of interest in crypto kiosks. The number of installations…...

57+ min ago  (314+ words) Published on February 28, 2026 Under the revised system administered by the Catalan regional authorities, visitors staying in short-term accommodations will see notable increases: Authorities in Catalonia have identified several challenges linked to sustained visitor growth: By raising the cost of short-term…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (573+ words) Published on February 28, 2026 For many, a trip to Barcelona is a rite of passage. From the surreal spires of the Sagrada Fam'lia to the sun-drenched shores of Barceloneta, the city is a magnet for millions. But as of February 2026, the…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (562+ words) Published on February 28, 2026 Azamara Journeys docked on February 26, 2026, inaugurating a full year of cruise operations at Sevilla Cruise Port. The port anticipates twelve calls from this vessel alone, significantly elevating tourism footfall in Sevilla. This influx will stimulate local businesses,…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (208+ words) Between 2022 and 31 January 2026, a total of 179,612 confirmed cases of mpox have been reported globally, from 145 countries and territories. The Region of the Americas (41%) contributes the largest proportion of cases, followed by the African (36.2%) and European (17.8%) Regions." In the Region of…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (584+ words) The UK government will hope that relaxing the land border between Gibraltar and Spain will clear up the "last major unresolved issue from Brexit" The UK, Gibraltar and the EU are set to end "almost a decade of uncertainty for…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (190+ words) Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published "on "Friday. The ruling Civic…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (197+ words) The move toward formalizing the association follows a working meeting held on Thursday, February 19, between the city's mayor and representatives of the sector at the town hall. During this meeting, the mayor reiterated the firm commitment of the Ayuntamiento de…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago  (20+ words) The American dream is a lie: Venezuelans left in limbo and losing hope in Mexico " a photo essay'The Guardian...