EXTREME RAIN SOUTHERN SPAIN: DANA (GOTA FRIA)
The extreme rain in Southern Spain is caused by a phenomenon the Spanish call DANA (or Gota Fría). The process is best compared to a red-hot pan into which you suddenly pour a glass of ice-cold water: that explosive "hissing" sound...
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The Silent Giants: These 5 European Companies Control the World Economy (Without You Knowing It) While American tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA dominate the spotlight, Europe boasts several "silent giants" that are...
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Spanish farmers have once again taken to the streets in large numbers. Protests were held in more than thirty provinces against EU agricultural policy and cheap imports that, according to farmers, do not meet the same standards as...
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January 30th marks World Croissant Day. In Spain, the “cruasán” is a breakfast favourite, usually enjoyed with a café con leche. Despite its French reputation, the croissant actually originated in Austria. Introduced to Paris in the...
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