Rome, July 5 (IANS) The fire emergency in the France-Spain border region continued on Sunday, as in the Eastern Pyrenees, the vast blaze that broke out in the Trevillach area regained strength, fueled by wind and heat, devastating approximately 1,500 hectares of vegetation, reports said. Over 700 firefighters are engaged in extinguishing operations, while dozens of people have been evacuated. Meanwhile, in Catalonia, the large fire on the Costa Brava, which destroyed over 2,200 hectares, has bee…
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Lisbon, July 4 (IANS) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has announced that Portugal will activate the European Civil Protection Mechanism and bilateral cooperation agreements with Spain and Morocco in response to an extreme heat wave that is driving severe wildfire risk across the country. “We decided, at this point, to activate the European Civil Protection Mechanism and also the bilateral agreements with Spain and Morocco,” Montenegro said on Friday (local time), stressing that the mov…
Madrid, July 4 (IANS) A large wildfire broke out Friday evening in Spain’s northeastern region of Catalonia, remaining out of control with approximately 2,300 hectares of land burned.Nearly 10,000 residents in multiple municipalities in Girona province have been evacuated or ordered to shelter in place due to the blaze, and several roads have been temporarily closed. All residents have been reported safe, reports Xinhua news agency.Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts and triggered se…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) American passengers aboard the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak will be quarantined in Nebraska upon arrival in the United States, local media reported, citing an official from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The passengers will be received at the National Quarantine Unit, a secured facility on the University of Nebraska Medical Centre campus in Omaha, said Michael Wadman, the unit’s medical director, reports Xinhua, quoting NBC…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi has made a significant move into football ownership by fully acquiring UE Cornellà, a Catalan team currently playing in Spain’s fourth tier, the Tercera RFEF. Messi’s investment highlights a deeper connection to Catalonia and a long-term plan to develop local talent. In the official statement, the purpose of the acquisition was clear: “With this operation, Messi strengthens his close relationship with Barcelona and his commitment to developing sports …