Latest Spain Stories
LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On November 2012, Spain announced the descendants of the Sephardim could get their Spanish citizenship back after more than 500 years away from Spain. Puerto Ricans on the other hand are being left out of the loop, but one woman is challenging that. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130618/CG33486) Paloma Ramos, and she is calling for a boycott of Spain for discrimination that can be found at "www.boycottspain.com". She...
Rarity of Spanish winemaking masterpiece, Zubiola 2007 Pago De San Gabriel makes its way into the U.S. market by Classe Wines LLC. Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Classe Wines is rolling out its special reserves of limited edition of Zubiola 2007 Lote #1. This beautiful country is located on the Iberian Peninsula neighboring France and Andorra on the North and Portugal to the west. Spanish coastlines touch the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The combination of geographic...
OLDSMAR, Fla., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlink Communication Systems, announced today that it has teamed with Telefonica, one of the top five global telecommunications companies in the world - to enable solution providers that service multinational accounts the ability to leverage the expertise of Telefonica for global network service opportunities that might not otherwise be available to them. Telefonica's turnkey channel partner program resolves challenges with visibility,...
Researchers from the University of Granada (Spain) have analyzed the presence of patulin, a type of toxin produced by fungi, in several commercial apple juices. The results show that more than 50% of the samples analyzed exceed the maximum limits laid down by law. They have also discovered a sample of rice with more mycotoxins than permitted. For their part, researchers from the University of Valencia have also found these harmful substances in beers, cereals and products made from them, such...
FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology Solar radiation in Spain has increased by 2.3% every decade since the 1980s, according to a study by researchers from the University of Girona and the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. This increase is linked to the decreased presence of clouds, which has increased the amount of direct radiation reaching us from the Sun. "The mean annual G series over Spain shows a tendency to increase during the 1985-2010 period,...
Premium vines from Spain, 2006 Bodegas Asenjo & Manso-Ribera Del Duero A&M, Limited Edition only at Classé Wines Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 04, 2013 Classé Wines (classewines.com) is pleased to offer exquisite Spanish Red Vines. Among its premium offerings is the 2006 Bodegas Asenjo & Manso-Ribera del Duero A&M from Burgos, Spain in the La Horra region. This premium 100 percent Tempranillo Red wine has received high marks from reviewers, with a 93 point rating from...
ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alzheimer researchers in Spain have taken a step closer to finding a blood test to help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. With approximately 75% of the estimated 36 million Alzheimer's sufferers worldwide yet to receive a reliable diagnosis, the potential impact on the lives of possible sufferers, present and future, could be huge. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease most frequently affecting...
DramaFever brings the hit Spanish TV show to American audiences. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 03, 2013 International television destination DramaFever is bringing 'Red Eagle' (Águila Roja), Spain’s highest rated TV series, to US audiences. The online TV network for primetime shows from around the world is the first to broadcast the epic adventure series with English subtitles. Set in 17th century Spain, 'Red Eagle' tells the story of Gonzalo de Montalvo (David Janer)...
Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental announce over 100 locations in France, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands TULSA, Okla., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), is pleased to announce the expansion of its Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental brands in Europe. Since February 2013, the company has opened 114 corporate locations in France, Spain and Luxembourg with 22 more...
Intrepid Vacations is offering significant savings on escorted tour packages to Italy, Spain and Turkey with bookings made by June 30, 2013 for travel through the end of the year. Marlton, NJ (PRWEB) May 31, 2013 Intrepid Vacations is pleased to ring-in summer with savings of 10 percent on the company’s collection of 2013 Escorted Tours to Italy, Spain, and Turkey -- known for their exclusive inclusions that take travelers to truly live each destination as if they were a local. Savings...
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The Iberian midwife toad is found around the Iberian Peninsula in southern and eastern Portugal, and also in western and central Spain. The elevation range of this species is between 300 - 4,265 feet, but it is typically found around 2,000 feet. The Iberian midwife toad prefers dry habitats in meadows and open forests with sandy soil that grow vegetation adapted for dry regions. However, this toad relies on streams and pools for the development of the tadpoles. The Iberian midwife toad is...
Baryonyx, meaning “heavy claw,” was a genus of carnivorous dinosaur from the Hauterivian to early Barremian stages of the Early Cretaceous Period (130-125 million years ago). It was first discovered in clay pits just south of Dorking, England, and later also found in northern Spain and Portugal. Only one species is known, B. walkeri, named in honor of its discoverer, amateur fossil hunter William Walker. Walker discovered the creature when he came across an enormous claw sticking out...
Antonio de Ulloa was born on January 12, 1716 in Seville. Ulloa enlisted with the Spanish Navy in 1733. In 1735, he was sent to Ecuador as a member of the French Geodesic Mission. The mission, led by Pierre Bouguer, was organized by the French Academy of Sciences to measure a degree of the meridian at the equator. He stayed in Ecuador for 9 years until 1744, during this stint; he discovered platinum with his partner, Jorge Juan. In 1745, he returned to Spain. However, while enroute to...
The Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata), also known as the Crested Coot, is a species of bird in the rail and crake family Rallidae. It is resident across much of Africa and in southernmost Spain during the breeding season. Its habitat is freshwater lakes, ponds and waterside grasslands. It is aggressive and strongly territorial during the breeding season. The Red-knobbed Coot is mostly black except for the white facial shield. It has partial webbing on its long strong toes. The juvenile...
The White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer), is a species of swift that is similar to a house martin, but is completely unrelated to that species. They are native to sub-Saharan Africa, and have expanded into Morocco and southern Spain. The wintering grounds of those that migrate is not well known. Only the tropical African populations are year-round residents. The White-rumped Swift is 5.5 to 6 inches long and has a short forked tail and long swept-back wings that resemble a boomerang or...
