Coverage of the match from Johan Cruyff Stadium Another step closer to the Liga F title for Barça after this resounding 4-0 win over Deportivo de La Coruña (4-0) in this matchday 28 fixture Three more points that mean a win away to Betis next Sunday (11 May 12.00pm CEST) will see them crowned as champions irrespective of second-placed Real Madrid's result The blaugranes were straight into the action pressing and dominating possession (over 80% in the first half) The right flank was proving most incisive through Ona Batlle and Vicky López whose shot rebounded off a defender for Ewa Pajor to slam into the net (1-0 More of the same as Aitana went close before the Liga F top scorer completed her brace A lovely team move saw Ona Batlle escape again down the right to cross and there was Pajor to head in (2-0 min 31) and make it 21 goals in the league this season before Vicky showed good feet to set up a third for Pajor that just missed The blaugranes remained in control after the break albeit the pace dropped and consequently the number of chances Vicky hit the bar and substitute Jana Fernández had a good shot saved by Pereira The reward for their continued efforts was to come though with Alexia Putellas scoring her 150th goal in a Barça jersey the captain pouncing on a rebound off the bar to score with her right (3-0 Not long later she turned provider for Aitana Bonmatí who caressed the ball in for the fourth from inside the area (min 81) A nice moment for La Masia player Judit Pujols had come just earlier and still time for Pajor to almost take the match ball home if the post hadn't got in the way three more points and another step even closer to the league title Press release from the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship A Coruña 2025 Only 10 days remain to request tickets for the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship A Coruña 2025 which will take place from July 16 to 20 at the Casas Novas Equestrian Centre. The ticket request period will remain open until May 15.  As is customary in all events organized by Casas Novas, admission is free. However, due to high demand and limited seating capacity, it is essential to pre-register in order to attend. Tickets can be requested exclusively through the official event website: www.casasnovasfeijumping2025.com where visitors can also find the full competition schedule and select the day(s) they wish to attend.  The Longines FEI Jumping European Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the international show jumping calendar and will bring together the top riders and horses from across Europe Casas Novas is preparing to host this major event with the high standards that define its competitions offering equestrian enthusiasts a truly unique experience in 2025 © 2025 World of Showjumping - All rights reserved Powered by Artionet - Generated with IceCube2.Net ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyDeportivo La Coruña Looks To Become Super AgainByVitas Carosella Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Vitas Carosella covers sports and society with a focus on climate.Follow AuthorApr 29 07:44am EDTShareSaveCommentDeportivo La Coruna is looking to recreate the heydays of Super Depor (seen here posing before a .. with an improved academy structure and modern facilities the words “Super Depor” bring back nostalgic memories of a star-studded blue and white-striped team the team from La Coruña — a fishing city in northwest Spain of roughly 250,000 inhabitants — conquered the imagination of fans across Europe overthrowing the Real Madrid-Barcelona duopoly to win La Liga and the Copa del Rey After years in the doldrums of the Spanish lower divisions Depor is looking to become super again by investing in its academy and facilities the club was relegated to the second division—LALIGA Hypermotion Depor has been playing in the lower leagues ever since dropping down to Spain’s third division for several years and narrowly escaping relegation to the non-professional leagues Deportivismo is the fans’ emotional connection to Depor and such is the feeling that it’s hard to put into words It never wavered during the dark years of the late 2010s and early 2020s in A Coruña (Galician for La Coruña) it’s rare to see kids walking the streets or in schools with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona jerseys on People in the city are born into the blue and white culture and begin going to matches at El Riazor from a young age Many of them dream of playing at El Riazor in front of their parents This passion helps explain why Depor regularly gets some of the best attendances in the country even as it scraps to get out of the lower leagues Now the city is primed for the men’s team to do the same the club is intent on learning from past mistakes its spectacular soccer was built on the back of expensive star players like Bebeto The club’s success came at an eye watering cost something current management is looking to avoid Depor is adopting a long-term view based on financial sustainability and player development that its executives assume will enable it to become a fixture in the top division for decades to come “we don’t want to die in the process [of promotion].” Benassi first joined Depor as Chief Revenue Officer three years ago when the club was in Spain’s third division playing Depor was every opponent’s biggest game of the season Benassi says promotion back to the second division has been the club’s biggest challenge during his tenure SPAIN - JUNE 20: Players of Deportivo de La Coruna celebrate their team's second goal .. More scored by Quique Gonzalez during the La Liga 123 play off match against RCD Mallorca The joy was fleeting as Mallorca won the tie and was promoted that season (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) The Italian transitioned to his current role as CEO in July 2023 He understands the fiscal responsibility on his shoulders and is pushing the club to innovate to succeed and Technical Director Ismael Arrilla have been instrumental in helping the club rebuild its academy and begin the reconstruction of critical club facilities Arrilla has worked all over Spain as an academy director most notably with LALIGA stalwart Villarreal he covers every team from the U5s to the second team and looks after players’ psychological He is in constant communication with Sorriano and acts as the link between the academy and the first team the club’s investment in el Fabril (the academy) is critical to its success the club has six former youth players in its first team Many soccer clubs talk about the importance of their academies only to sell off their newest asset at the earliest opportunity Depor is putting its money where its mouth is The club capitalizes on its regional popularity bringing in youth players from neighboring villages It sets them up in comfortable living situations and even sends out vans to pick up players living further away Arrilla says it’s all about making them happy as people so that they can give their best on the field as players Just as important are the opportunities the club gives them Arrilla is proud that Depor continues to prioritize homegrown talent and gives youth players “opportunities with the first team.” This has meant making hard decisions like loaning out veteran Diego Gómez so that youth player Guerrero could get first-team minutes It also means accepting that young players will make mistakes and guiding them through them Academy players are given everything they need to succeed from transportation to medical insurance and it is up to the individual to maximize their opportunities “the objective for the youth teams isn’t to get promoted and Soriano also guide their staff through the player recruitment process the club is lucky that the “raw materials in Galicia are so good and they don’t have to look too far to capture talent.” Still the club has an expansive scouting system that mixes data and personal input to analyze the personal and technical-tactical characteristics of players before offering them a spot at el Fabril No player is signed solely based on data or personal input It is a mix of both elements to ensure the player fits the system and the person fits the environment Zakaria Eddahchouri of RC Deportivo de La Coruna reacts during the La Liga Hypermotion match between .. More RC Deportivo La Coruna and SD Huesca at Estadio Abanca Riazor in A Coruna (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/JAR Sport Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) One player who recently made the cut is Dutch striker Zakaria Eddahchouri Scouted from Telstar in the Dutch second division Zakaria has adapted well to his new life in Spain where former Deportivo players Roy Makaay and Noibert got their starts He knew Super Depor because of them and says when his agent told him Depor was interested in him which gives clubs in the first and second divisions money from private equity firm CVC to modernize and internationalize Benassi is sure that Depor already has the stadium and the training facilities of a first division club But to ensure the club returns to the first division and stays there long-term he has spent countless hours touring Europe to learn from other clubs with strong academies and renovated training centers Deportivo is working with the architecture firm Populous famous for its NBA arena work and the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium The club completed phase one of the redevelopment project last summer renovating the existing building that houses the first Depor expects to have four new pitches and a new building with modern technology for its top teams where they can train All facilities will be within the same complex to ensure that the transition for players from the academy to the professional side is as smooth as possible promotion to LALIGA is almost impossible for Depor the club is nine points outside the promotion playoff zone Ownership will be disappointed that results have tailed off and that the club will be spending another season in the second division but the building blocks are being put in place to ensure Depor returns to what it considers its rightful place in the top division and the next generation of potential Deportivo players will fall in love with the club The Casas Novas Equestrian Centre has opened the invitation request period for the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship A Coruña 2025 The process can be completed through the official event website: www.casasnovasfeijumping2025.com As is customary for events organized by Casas Novas due to the international nature of the championship and the venue’s limited capacity it will be necessary to make a pre-booking in order to attend The invitation request period will remain open from April 15 to May 15 via the official website The full competition schedule is also available on the website allowing visitors to request invitations according to the day they wish to attend Casas Novas is getting ready to host the most important equestrian event on the 2025 international calendar offering the public a unique opportunity to experience an elite gathering of the continent’s top riders Mary O'Neal is our "Go To Girl" Ocala Realtor for buying With twenty years in "The Horse Capital of the World" she's the starting point for all searches Renee and Emily Genther wanted a show safe and easy way to help their horses "want" to hydrate and to help them with muscle recovery post-workout by adding electrolytes to their sugar treats Registered properties of HorsesDaily®Inc. 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Unless otherwise noted. ©1997 - 2025 horsesdaily.com and dressagedaily.com Enter your email address and we will send you a link to change your password The Spanish city of A Coruna on Monday awarded the status of adoptive sons to two Senegalese migrants who risked themselves to help a gay man whose 2021 murder shocked the nation Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N’Diaye attempted to intervene to save Samuel Luiz as a group of men viciously kicked and punched him outside a nightclub in the northwestern city in July 2021 sparked nationwide protests and condemnation from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Diack and N’Diaye were irregular migrants at the time but have since gained work and residency permits after the recognition of their heroism A Coruna Mayor Ines Rey paid tribute to their “altruism” in a ceremony at the town hall where Diack and N’Diaye received a standing ovation and plaques honoring their achievement “That two undocumented migrants were the only ones who physically risked themselves to help the victim of a pack thirsting for horror leaves much food for thought and a series of lessons,” Rey said citing the importance of the values of respect Diack agreed that his upbringing shaped his actions “I was born in a family that doesn’t have much .. but they gave me many things more valuable than money,” he said A jury in November last year found four men guilty of Luiz’s murder and that the main accused shouted homophobic insults at him during the attack Senegal and Morocco represent the most common nationalities of the tens of thousands of migrants who reach Spain illegally every year the vast majority by boat to the Canary Islands Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Spain celebrates the meticulous grandeur of Irving Penn nudes and portraiture across seven decades each best known for their fashion photography it is the turn of legendary American photographer Irving Penn who is celebrated in what will be his first retrospective on Spanish soil (showing 23 November 2024 – 1 May 2025) The reason is the MOP Foundation’s eponymous founder a Spanish businesswoman who is chair of Inditex currently the world’s largest fashion retailer (she is also the daughter of Amancio Ortega head of the Ortega family and the owner of Inditex) Best known for its ownership of high street behemoth Zara a coastal town just 20 minutes or so outside of A Coruña Ortega Pérez says it is ‘focused on holding world-class exhibitions [on] three pillars: A Coruña The new exhibition is titled ‘Irving Penn: Centennial’ and provides a broad survey of the 20th-century photographer’s work which is at once classical and stripped back and always with an innate sense of grandeur and scale that recalls the great masters of art – whether photographing a blooming flower or a model in an haute couture gown for the cover of Vogue His was a mastery of craft in the truest sense from the exacting compositions of light and set design – one famous series saw his subjects penned into tight corners to observe the way they interacted with space – to his rigorous printing process often reprinting the same images in numerous formats (from gelatin-silver prints to platinum-palladium those two short words conjure a world of unparalleled photographic excellence,’ says Ortega Pérez of her decision for Penn to be the latest highlighted artist at the MOP Foundation ‘From the perfectly pitched portraits of celebrities or of the tradespeople street vendors and residents of Dahomey; New Guinea; Cuzco or wherever else his restless egalitarian spirit led him Each and every one of his photographs is made with the meticulous craftsmanship of an artist who once famously declared himself to be in awe of the camera: “I recognise it for the instrument that it is The wide-ranging exhibition – which is organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York in collaboration with The Irving Penn Foundation – spans several decades of Penn’s work from the late 1930s to the early 2000s (Penn died in 2009 Works on display include fashion editorial nudes and photographs taken on his far-reaching travels while ephemera includes one of Penn’s cameras and original copies of Vogue featuring his work ‘It’s a celebration of artistry vision and printmaking,’ continues Ortega Pérez ‘I am thrilled to bring this [exhibition] to A Coruña for its final act We do so not only to enrich the cultural life of A Coruña but also as an invitation to all those who admire Penn’s work to visit us here at the foundation’s unique dockside exhibition space And to fall in love (again) with a photographer whose work remains as relevant and powerful today as it was decades ago.’ escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox themopfoundation.org Fashion Features EditorJack Moss is the Fashion Features Editor at Wallpaper* Having previously been the digital features editor at AnOther and digital editor at 10 and 10 Men magazines he has also contributed to titles including i-D while also featuring in Dazed: 32 Years Confused: The Covers He is particularly interested in the moments when fashion intersects with other creative disciplines – notably art and design – as well as championing a new generation of international talent and reporting from international fashion weeks he has interviewed the fashion industry’s leading figures Uso de cookies nas páxinas web do Concello da Coruña de preferencias) para mellorar a experiencia do usuario a través do sitio web e cookies de terceiros xeradas por servizos ou provedores externos ao sitio web dá o seu consentimento expreso para que as cookies propias e de terceiros sexan rexistradas e utilizadas acepta que só se usarán as súas propias cookies para mellorar a experiencia do usuario na nosa páxina Normas de uso Neste panel podes expresar algunhas preferencias relacionadas co tratamento da túa información persoal Podes revisar e cambiar as opcións expresadas en calquera momento volvendo aparecer neste panel a través da ligazón proporcionada Para denegar o seu consentimento para as actividades de procesamento específicas descritas a continuación desactive os controis ou use o botón "Rexeitar todo" e confirme que desexa gardar as súas opcións Usamos cookies obrigatorias para realizar funcións esenciais do sitio web mellorar a experiencia de usuario e medir a audiencia Estas cookies son necesarias para o funcionamento dos nosos sitios web Permitimos a terceiros utilizar cookies de análises para entender como utilizas os nosos sitios web de forma que podamos melloralos utilízanse para recompilar información sobre as páxinas que visitas e cantos clics fas para realizar unha tarefa Os servizos para compartir vídeos ou outros contidos multimedia axudan a incluír vídeos na nosa web e así aumentar a súa visiblidade Utilízanse para mostrar contido de redes sociais en páxinas do Concello Pode consultar na seguinte ligazón calqueira dúbida coas políticas de cookies do Concello A Coruña acolleu hoxe a primeira xornada do 36º Congreso Nacional de Diabetes reunindo na cidade a uns 1.500 profesionais baixo o lema 'A diabetes conéctanos É a primeira vez que A Coruña acolle esta cita científica a máis importante de fala hispana no ámbito da diabetes educadores ou psicólogos participarán desde hoxe e ata o venres 25 nas distintas conferencias e talleres que se impartirán nas instalacións de PALEXCO aínda que tamén se desenvolverán accións paralelas o día 26 os pacientes poderán acceder a unha mesa redonda e actividades ao aire libre durante unha mañá O 36º Congreso Nacional de Diabetes poñerá o foco nos principais retos e avances no manexo da diabetes tipo 1 e a diabetes tipo 2 así como as súas complicacións; pero tamén abordará novas dianas terapéuticas as barreiras en insulinoterapia ou a incorporación da Intelixencia Artificial (IA) na diabetes O contido científico está organizado en tres itinerarios diferenciados (científico clínico-formativo e psicoeducativo) con mesas redondas sesións de comunicacións orais ou encontros con expertos Tamén haberá zona de networking e cursos pre e post congreso A cidade segue en primeira posición en canto ao turismo de convencións O Goberno de Inés Rey vén apostando desde o 2019 polo fomento deste tipo de turismo albergando na urbe congresos ou foros nacionais coma este hai programados varios congresos como o da Sociedade Española de Rehabilitación e Medicina Física (SERMEF) o da Sociedade Española de Epilepsia "+'Descargar ZIP cos documentos relacionados.'+" -101-101-101 Instagram Facebook Tiktok Linktr.ee to death outside nightclub in A Coruña in 2021 Four men have been jailed over the homophobic murder of a young gay man whose killing almost four years ago shocked Spain and led to nationwide protests. Samuel Luiz, a 24-year-old nursing assistant, was out with friends in the Galician city of A Coruña in the early hours of Saturday 3 July 2021 when an argument started outside a nightclub. Luiz’s friends said he had stepped out of the club to make a video call when two passersby accused him of trying to film them on his phone. Luiz explained he was talking to a friend by video, but he was attacked by one of the passersby and left with a badly bruised face. the assailant returned with others who kicked and punched Luiz until he lost consciousness a jury found the four men guilty of Luiz’s murder at the end of a trial in A Coruña a court in the city sentenced three of the convicted men – Diego Montaña Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral – to terms of 24 years and 20 years and six months for their respective roles in the murder was given a 10-year sentence for being an accomplice to murder noted the severity of the crime and the pain it had caused Luiz’s family who had experienced “significant psychological suffering beyond the pain inherent in the loss of a son and a brother” had shown “an absolute lack of empathy and a cruelty that warrant a more severe sentence” She also took into account the behaviour of the killers immediately after the attack and the fact that Luiz had been left “unconscious and with a bloody face in the middle of a roundabout” The judge referred to the fact that Montaña had threatened Luiz using homophobic language faggot.” Montaña’s animosity towards Luiz because of his sexual orientation then “triggered a totally aggressive reaction against Samuel … [who was] pounced on and kicked and punched A postmortem found more than 30 separate injuries which can be appealed in Galicia’s high court also ordered the killers to pay Luiz’s family compensation of €303,000 (£253,000) The attack prompted revulsion across Spain and led to demonstrations the following week in cities including A Coruña Demonstrators carried signs with slogans such as “your homophobia is killing us” denounced the killing and offered his condolences to Luiz’s friends and family “It was a savage and merciless act,” he said “We will not take a step backwards when it comes to rights and freedoms and Spain will not tolerate this.” German rider Hans Dieter Dreher and the 15-year-old gelding Vestmalle des Cotis LGBTQ Nation reported: They risked deportation by stopping a crime Now they’re getting honored as heroes both undocumented immigrants from Senegal residing in the city risked arrest and deportation if they came in contact with legal authorities they intervened when they saw a man violently attacking Luiz outside a nightclub in July 2021 While other bystanders watched or recorded the incident on their phones Diack and N’Diaye were the only ones to step in and push the attacker away from Luiz the attacker returned five minutes later with 12 others and launched a savage assault that resulted in Luiz’s death This brutal incident sparked outrage and solidarity throughout Spain leading to protests that erupted a few days later riot police confronted the protesters with batons and other forceful tactics a spokeswoman for the progressive green party Más Madrid stated on Twitter (now X) that she was deeply concerned about the police’s “disproportionate” tactics Authorities arrested four men in connection with Luiz’s murder: Diego Montaña all of whom received prison sentences following the trial received a 10-year sentence as an accomplice Judge Elena Fernanda Pastor Novo expressed condolences to Luiz’s family noting they experienced “significant psychological suffering beyond the pain inherent in the loss of a son and a brother.” She stated that Montaña showed “an absolute lack of empathy and a cruelty that warrant a more severe sentence,” leading to his harsher punishment Mayor Rey commended the two men for their bravery “That two undocumented migrants were the only ones who physically risked themselves to help the victim of a pack thirsting for horror leaves much food for thought and a series of lessons.” “I was born in a family that doesn’t have much… but they gave me many things more valuable than money Diack and N’Diaye also served as key witnesses in the trial of Luiz’s killers last November Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Erasing 76 Crimes news site covers the human toll of 66+ countries’ anti-gay laws and the struggle to repeal them Members of the African Human Rights Media Network publish news articles and other media that educate readers about sexual minorities’ struggle for recognition of their human rights Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Initially created to commemorate the 2017 centenary of Penn’s birth, the exhibition entitled “Irving Penn: Centennial” was first shown at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It has since toured internationally to cities including Paris, Berlin, San Francisco, and São Paulo. Its arrival in A Coruña, home to Inditex’s headquarters marks the final stage of this monumental project.For the Marta Ortega Foundation hosting this exhibition in A Coruña is a proud moment and a continuation of its mission to promote photography it also includes portraits of everyday people captured during his travels The event turned A Coruña into a glittering international red carpet sparking excitement among locals who gathered outside the NH Collection Finisterre hotel A Coruña is preparing for a major sporting highlight: the FEI European Jumping Championship 2025! Visit the newly released website for all information. which promises to be one of the highlights on the show jumping calendar will take place at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center from July 16 to 20 This will be the third Jumping European Championship hosted in Spain The competition was previously held in Gijón in 1993 and in Madrid in 2011 A Coruña joins the list of host cities for this prestigious sporting event the competition is considered one of the most important events on the international equestrian calendar The championship brings together the best riders from across the continent at Casas Novas This marks the third time Spain is hosting the championship and the first time it is being held in Galicia and in the province of A Coruña A Coruña joins other prominent host cities of the event such as Milan is regarded as one of the most prestigious equestrian venues in the world it hosts top-level competitions both in summer and winter—the latter having been part of the World Cup since 2016—and has become a must-visit destination for the elite of show jumping.For this reason the center was selected last year by the International Equestrian Federation as the host venue for the 2025 Jumping European Championship Visit website the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League moves on to its 7th stop of the 2024/2025-season in La Coruña ones Marcus Ehning (GER) and Daniel Deusser (GER) double Olympic bronze medallist Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) as well as home hero Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) – just to mention a few of the many big names on the entry list Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt and the 14-year-old gelding Coby 8 (Contagio x Escudo) won the 7th leg of the 2024/2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in La Coruña The course set by Spain’s very own Santiago Varela counted 14 obstacles and 17 efforts With four from the first five starters – Pieter Devos (BEL) on Primo DV (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Heartbreaker), Iván Serrano Sáez (ESP) and Rain Man (Chacco-Blue x Pilot) Victoria Gulliksen (NOR) on Equine America Papa Roach (Perigueux x Zeus) and Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) on Beauville Z N.O.P (Bustique x Jumpy des Fontaines) – all delivering clear rounds it became evident that everyone had brought their A-game to La Coruña.  a whopping fourteen pairs out of the 40 at start cleared the first-round track and joined the deciding jump-off where the lively Spanish crowd at the wonderful Casas Novas venue was treated to a great show of form from two of their own: First Iván Serrano Sáez and Rain Man took the lead with a time of 38.41 only to be overtaken by their compatriot Jesus Garmendia Echevarria riding Callias (Companiero x Casco) – who set the new standard to 37.19 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) – world number one – and King Edward (Edward x Feo) added a bit of drama when running past the final fence in their quest to beat the Spanish riders while even Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) – who has had a tremendous weekend in La Coruña winning both Friday’s feature class and Saturday’s Longines Grand Prix – and Elysium (VDL Zirocco Blue x Coronado) were left behind Echevarria with their time of 37.50 Weishaupt and Coby were deceivingly fast in their roll-backs and risked it all in their approach to the final oxer taking over the lead with only two pairs left to jump Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Vermento (Argento x Skippy) – a pair that took the top honours at this season’s second stop in Helsinki Finland – gave it their best go to but could not beat Weishaupt and Coby’s leading time When the clock stopped on 36.56 seconds for Whitaker while the British rider slotted into second Dreher in fourth and Serrano Sáez in fifth “This was my first big five-star win this season as it is my last show of the year,” Weishaupt said afterwards He was a bit sticky in the first round – I had to work quite hard there – but in the jump-off he knows exactly what to do It is so much fun to ride him in a jump-off because he is really fast I think all the others also know how fast Coby is He has been a good guy to me and so successful for the past seven-eight years.” I have not planned on the World Cup Final this year,” Weishaupt said after picking up his first points “I came to La Coruña simply because it is one of my favourite shows Coby is always in top form here – he won the Grand Prix here two years ago This is the only riding arena in the whole World Cup circuit it is not like an event centre but a real riding indoor he jumped amazing,” the second placed Robert Whitaker said “I think I was as quick as I could go really Philipp’s horse Coby is really fast anyway With the seventh of the fourteen legs of the WEL 2024/2025-season now completed in La Coruña the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ continues in London (GBR) and Mechelen (BEL) in December with five more events left in the new year before the final in Basel (SUI) in April After the seventh Western European League-leg Kevin Staut remains on top of the overall standings with 49 points while Robert Whitaker moves up to second with 45 points Richard Vogel (GER) is third with 42 points followed by Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Steve Guerdat (SUI) on 36 points The top sixteen horse-and-rider combinations at each of the fourteen qualifiers earn points with the best eighteen from the overall standings in the WEL qualifying for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final held in Basel The emergency services are looking for a man who fell into the sea on Sunday in the vicinity of the Torre de Hércules According to 112 Galicia emergency service coordination sources consulted by Europa Press they received a call at around 1.10pm from an individual who indicated that a man had been swept away by a wave while taking photos and had fallen into the sea A Coruña firefighters and their aquatic group were informed the search operation is still active and so far they have only located some of the clothing that the missing man was wearing but due to the state of the water they have not been able to retrieve them Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados the competition is considered one of the most important events on the international equestrian calendar and will bring together the best riders from across the continent at Casas Novas This will be the third time the championship is held in Spain—following Gijón in 1993 and Madrid in 2011—and the first time both in Galicia and in the province of A Coruña This designation places it alongside other host cities of this prestigious event Casas Novas is one of the most renowned equestrian centers in the world it hosts top-level competitions both in summer and winter— the latter being part of the World Cup since 2016—and has become a must-visit destination for the top figures in show jumping the International Equestrian Federation selected it last year as the host venue for the 2025 Jumping European Championship following reports from both the Show Jumping Committee and the European Equestrian Federation the Casas Novas Equestrian Center will open its doors to a unique event that combines the discipline of this sport with an unparalleled leisure experience in a privileged setting An ideas competition was held to build a virtual production center in what was a weapons factory in A Coruña a facility for developing information and communication technologies The winning design – by the firm Díaz y Díaz (Jose Deus Gustavo Díaz) presented two volumes set 2.35 meters apart: a rectangular building for the virtual recording set and an annex consisting of two pieces pivoted to form an L Located on a tract of land that presents a 2.5-meter grade difference the recently inaugurated Coruña Estudio Inmersico (CEI) complex respects the scheme and the existing industrial constructions The virtual production set generates immersive environments that accurately recreate scenarios and integrate physical elements in real time providing ideal conditions for the production and post-production of audiovisual content for film the building is designed as an airtight box with large spans and built with a prefabricated concrete structure the auxiliary building was raised with concrete poured on the site and both have modular facades composed of prefab pieces sound-proof space for virtual production coexists with a more permeable resulting in visual and functional contrasts there arent any match using your search terms After glorious start at Arsenal the midfielder found pathway blocked and has honoured his roots with Deportivo move Fri 18 Oct 2024 11.38 CESTLast modified on Sun 20 Oct 2024 19.53 CESTShareOld tweets can come back to bite digging into his past made them love Charlie Patiño even more: for who he could be and always was already an icon in A Coruña where he hadn’t lived before and hasn’t played yet but which is home analytical clarity and determination making sense of it all Read moreBorn in Watford, as a kid Patiño was a Manchester United fan, a regular at Luton and the future of Arsenal but A Coruña always called sitting in a first-floor office at their training ground in Abegondo up the hills and along winding lanes south of the city that was his family’s home and is his now I kind of sniffed what things would be like identity forged through absence and nostalgia Between 1857 and 1930 over a million people left Another wave departed for Europe in the 1960s and 70s among them Patiño’s grandparents Juan and Matucha but the connection to the old country remained together they watched games at the Centro Galego near Kensal Green and on holidays sat in the Riazor stands So I grabbed the opportunity with both hands,” he says which suits my style and to hear about Depor I had been when I was young: memories came back My dad has old mates here; at my age he’d go to Orzán beach.” three years up throughout my time at Arsenal not getting distracted by outside things like jealousy this or that … Whether asked to play with the 15s One day, “a strange but amazing day”, Patiño was asked to play for the first team. It was December 2021, shortly after his 18th birthday. A late sub wearing No 87, a huge cheer greeted an arrival long anticipated. An even bigger one followed when he scored Charlie Patiño celebrates after scoring on his Arsenal debut against Sunderland in December 2021 Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA“At first I wasn’t in the squad,” he recalls thinking it would be a good experience rather than expecting to come on I remember a message from [Alexandre] Lacazette: ‘Listen But I didn’t want to get too high or too low The next day I was up at half-seven for training a “beautiful moment” but it wasn’t the beginning many anticipated There were 72 Championship games on loan at Blackpool and Swansea experience accumulated – managerial instability a request to a coach reluctant to use loanees: ‘Let me play’ – but none for Arsenal “Academy football and first-team football are two different things,” Patiño says That’s why psychologists are in the game.” Did you ever think maybe this wasn’t for you played with a smile; there are tough moments but when it’s good it’s the best feeling Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football “It’s just about timing really,” Patiño says “And the timing wasn’t meant to be at Arsenal.” I felt I didn’t really get the communication or pathway I wanted or deservedHe spoke to academy staff and Arteta particularly with Arsenal chasing a Premier League title that demands perfection joining Deportivo for £1m on a four-year deal Some don’t get what they want and go and thrive somewhere else and that’s OK I just feel sometimes I wanted to be involved more I felt I didn’t really get the communication or pathway I wanted or felt I deserved giving yourself a better opportunity to play at a high level Arsenal are not the only football club in the world There are hundreds of teams competing at the highest level.” Sitting 17th in the second division, Deportivo may not appear to be one of them. But after the long fall, they were promoted in May and a primera return is the ambition Patiño’s arrival part of that: a move he knows disappointed in London but delighted in A Coruña One of England’s great promises had gone; now he was coming here Patiño’s teacher helps although the past tense is hard Some on-field stuff he already knew from Arsenal’s Spaniards And swearwords were mastered years ago: his mum knows those “I was aware of the hype and that comes with pressure,” he says Depor have history and I spoke to my family about getting back into the first division We’re not where we want to be yet but trust the team Charlie Patiño in Deportivo training Photograph: Deportivo de La CoruñaArsenal again What I do know is I’ve moved on to a new chapter As a baby he was given a Deportivo shirt; this weekend a family dream going back three generations abuelo Juan passed away just before his return home How proud Julio will be when his son plays at Riazor “My dad is proud of me all the time,” he says The projects aim to modernise transport infrastructure as well as improve the sustainability and energy efficiency of public buildings The four proposals were submitted under the seventh cut-off date of the PSLF call The Grant Agreement preparation will start as soon as the finance partner of the Facility the European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed the award of the corresponding loans for the selected projects The three projects to be implemented by the Czech national railway administration (Správa železnic) include:  The project to be implemented by the Regional Government of Galicia Consellería de Facenda e Administración Pública - Xunta de Galicia aims to expand and modernise the public A Coruña University Hospital Complex (new CHUAC hospital) in A Coruña Galicia region with a maximum PSLF grant to be awarded of €59.3 million together with the development needs and targets to be reached by 2030.  Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is responsible for the implementation of the Public Sector Loan Facility under the Just Transition Mechanism.  The first PSLF call for proposals was launched on 19 July 2022 with 10 intermediate cut-offs until the end of 2025 There are 3 cut-off dates per year planned until the end of 2025 Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Santiago de Compostela with its UNESCO-listed historic center is the capital Galicia Galicia's natural heritage is extraordinarily rich. You can hike all over the region, sail the rías (estuaries) to reach its unspoiled Atlantic Islands, surf in the Costa das Ondas and Costa da Morte or visit incredible natural sites like Praia As Catedrais a beach where waves and wind have sculpted stone into soaring cathedral-like arches The high season from mid-May through mid-September offers a respite from the region's characteristic rain allowing visitors to fully embrace its spectacular coastline and mountains But if you want to connect with Galicia and its people Though many visitors rightfully love the riotous colors that ripple across the region during fall I love to visit between mid-winter and early spring when the landscape gradually comes back to life and the days lengthen In the low season, there are fewer visitors, prices are more affordable and you can participate in several festivals, such as the Entroido (Galician carnival) The longest and most renowned celebration takes place in Xinzo de Limia but it’s popular all over the region with flashy mask parades Given Galicia's extensive natural and cultural heritage, good public transport connections you'd need to allow at least two weeks to tour the region in depth you can experience many of the top things to do in Galicia in a week including a couple of day hikes in its natural parks.  The province of Lugo offers its namesake city's complete circuit of Roman walls, the historic town of Mondoñedo, and the laidback port of Ribadeo gateway to the natural wonder of Praia das Catedrais In Pontevedra province, begin in vibrant Vigo before taking a boat to the paradise-like Cíes Islands visit Combarro's stone houses and granaries All major cities in Galicia can be reached by bus and train from Madrid. The train is faster, taking between three and four hours, but the bus, although it takes twice as long, is more scenic.  Alternatively, you can travel by train from Porto (Portugal) to Vigo or by bus to Vigo Smaller Galician cities and towns are only connected by bus; check timetables and prices at Monbus ask the driver and remember to request the stop one stage before your destination Consider doing a road or bike trip to make the most of your time in Galicia Traveling by car or bicycle will give you more freedom and the opportunity to access secluded villages Galicia has three airports: Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Santiago airport affords the most international connections (London All three airports have public bus services to the center of each city the murmur of the waves crashing hard on the Gulf of Ártabro increases as you approach the UNESCO World Heritage Site the only Roman lighthouse in the world still in operation Don't be fooled by its 18th-century neoclassical exterior cladding it was built in the first century to guide ships to Brigantium’s port using an ingenious oil lamp system that reflected light onto a large parabolic mirror you can access some of the vaults on the three floors of the lighthouse find in-depth information in English and some curiosities such as why and when it was renamed “Torre de Hércules” take a deep breath of fresh air and relish the astounding views of Praia do Areal with the Crystal City in the background The Compass Rose of the Celtic nations and the endless Atlantic Santiago de Compostela's story began with the alleged discovery of St James the Greater's remains in the 9th century transforming this corner of Spain into a pilgrim's destination.  the capital of Galicia was rebuilt over many years hence the harmonious amalgam of civil and ecclesiastical buildings in Romanesque Gothic and Baroque styles that embellish the Old Town of Santiago de Compostela.  If you intend to walk any of the 10 routes of the St do plenty of research and carefully consider the various routes' distances and physical demands Nowadays, the walled perimeter of more than 2km (1.2 miles) of the ancient provincial city of Lucus Augusti (present-day Lugo) is the best preserved of the entire Roman Empire Built between the 3rd and 4th centuries CE it has become the local’s favorite spot to stroll with privileged views over Lugo's old town Once you’ve walked the wall, visit the Domus do Mitreo, the remnants of a Roman pool by the Cathedral, and my favorite museum in the city: Casa dos Mosaicos you’ll find the remains of a Roman manor house with spectacular mosaics and frescoes the Arde Lucus festival commemorates the founding of the bimillenary city and you’ll be immersed in a monumental historical Roman recreation with more than 300 activities.  The Minho and Sil rivers meet at the border of the provinces of Lugo and Ourense in the interior of its steep canyons with unique climatic conditions the Galician people have developed a vertiginous system of terraces for vine cultivation that Some of the most charming villages of the Ribeira Sacra can be visited by public transport from Lugo or Ourense where you can go to the adegas (wine cellars) for a viño tasting or guided vineyard tour.  Alternatively, visit the Ribeira Sacra Wine Centre in Monforte de Lemos to enjoy a guided tour (in Spanish) with wine tasting for a small fee Although the panels are in Spanish and Galician information is available in English and French Spring and summer are the best seasons for outdoor activities in the Ribeira Sacra The Celts inhabited these lands for over a millennium in castros (fortified settlements) built in strategically elevated or difficult-to-access places, such as my favorite in Galicia, the Castro de Baroña.  This Castro is located on a rocky peninsula in the Ría de Muros y Noia and was inhabited between the first century BCE and the first century CE you’ll cross a centenary forest and a small sand isthmus.  Combarro is one of my favorite Galician villages this seaside town has the peculiarity of having around 60 hórreos (granite and wood raised granaries) from the 18th century – most of them in Rúa do Mar – that are key indicator of local livelihoods: fishing and farming.  I love to have lunch on the terrace of a traditional restaurant serving Galician specialties such as polbo à feira (octopus seasoned with olive oil and paprika) and Galician-style vieiras (scallops au gratin) accompanied by a glass of local Albariño wine.  I love to visit the Cíes Islands during low season and walk barefoot on the fine pearly sand of the Praia de Rodas that connects Monteagudo and Faro islands before settling down between them to enjoy a book amidst the crystalline waters of the Ría de Vigo.  Watching the yellow-legged gulls and great cormorants flying over the cliffs of the archipelago from the bird-watching cabin near the island's lighthouse is equally unforgettable.  The ecosystem of the Galician Atlantic Islands is unique and very fragile, and strict precautions exist to protect it. Authorization to visit is mandatory between May 15 and September 15. In low season, the navieras (shipping companies) will process the authorization for you, although you must take a short guided tour when you arrive at the archipelago.  Overall, Galicia is good value for money regarding food and transportation. Most businesses, restaurants, bars, museums and attractions accept cards, except for some local buses in cities and towns – it’s advisable to carry change and €5 euro (US$5.22) bills. Night at a downtown hotel: from €50 (US$52.54) Night at a downtown hostel dorm: from €20 in low season and €30 in high season (US$20.88-31.34) Prices for airport bus journeys: €1-2 (US$1.04-2.08) Train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to A Coruña: €7.60 (US$7.94) Return boat trip to the Cíes Islands: €20/€25, low season/high season (US$20.89/26.11) Guided night visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela: €25 (US$26.11) Ticket for Torres de Hércules: €3.09 (US$3.22) Glass of Albariño wine: €3-6 (US$3.13 - $6.26) Wine tasting in Ribeira Sacra vineyards: €15-40 (US$15.66-41.78) Ración de Polbo á feira (portion of boiled octopus with potatoes): from €15 (US$15.66) Slice of Tarta de Santiago: from €3 (US$3.13) Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Area 11,419 square miles (29,574 square km) exceeding 40 inches (1,000 mm) in most places because the badly eroded soil retains little moisture Services make up slightly less than one-tenth of the economy; tourism increased in the early 21st century In the years just before Franco came to power a group of Galician writers born in the 1880s formed the core of the Galician cultural movement Known as the Xeración Nós (“The We Generation”) these writers promoted their objectives in the literary and artistic journal Nós (1920; “We”) dedicated to consolidating Galician culture Since the end of the 20th century there has been gradual and continuing growth in the publication of Galician texts as well as in the production of Galician-language films Some Spanish-language newspapers have sections in the Galician language and there are Galician radio and television stations Philipp Weishaupt (GER) drew on the experience of his long-term partner the 14-year-old gelding Coby 8 to produce a blistering jump-off round in what proved to be an unbeatable time of 36.11 seconds to take victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM in A Coruña (ESP) this evening Photo – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Coby 8 – winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2024/2025 – A Coruña (ESP) – Copyright ©FEI/Mackenzie Clark Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker and Vermento chased hard from final draw of the 14-horse jump-off but despite calling upon the 11-year-olds huge stride his time of 36.56 wasn’t enough to knock an inspired Weishaupt from the top of the podium The home crowd had plenty to cheer about when Jesús Garmendia Echevarría set the jump-off alight from the halfway stage of round two to break the beam in 37.19 and take eventual third place with the impressive 13-year-old Callias Santiago Varela made full use of the vast arena at Casas Novas the stunning venue for this seventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM in A Coruña He set a track that incorporated a range of fence types using the lengths and breadth of the 80m x 40m arena at this incredible facility that will play host to the FEI Jumping European Championship in July 2025 a combination with oxers as the second and third elements and a blue double with a 1.60m Liverpool Vertical as part ‘B’ appreciative of the world class facilities offered by Casa Novas must have left Varela scratching his head and wondering what he must do to test the athletes here in A Coruña Pieter Devos (BEL) and his exciting home bred gelding cruised round the track making light of the course and finishing just inside the time allowed Their round looked like that of a seasoned combination not that of the first man out aboard a 9-year-old horse in his first season at this level They set the tone for what was to come as after five combinations had been Daniel Deusser (GER) incurred a single time fault to deny him a place in the jump -off as his partner Otello de Guldenboom appeared only to lose time in the air in an otherwise flawless round Iván Serrano Sáez (ESP) raised the roof when producing a sensational clear in front of a home crowd and was quickly joined by Norway’s Victoria Gulliksen Kim Emmen (NED) and Germany’s Marco Kutscher before the first fence fell Spanish hopes were further fuelled when the in-form Jesús Garmendia Echevarría joined his compatriot Serrano Sáez when producing clear round number 11 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) lived up to expectations with the incomparable King Edward producing an exhibition of jumping to add their names to the jump-off list Leopold Van Austen (NED) and Hans- Deiter Dreher closed out the first half with faultless performances to see 11 clears already after just 20 of the 40 athletes had started in round one In an unprecedented turn of events the second half of the competition saw eight combinations fault before Weishaupt reminded the field how to successfully navigate Varela’s test three times a podium finisher here in A Coruña emulated that form when producing the 13th clear of the evening aboard the 10-year-old gelding EIC Julius Caesar his partner when finishing in runner up spot here 12 months ago a marathon jump- off was beginning to look likely but just one of those remaining 10 pairings produced all the answers and Robert Whitaker secured the enviable position of last to go in the battle against the clock Prioritising the future and giving his exceptional young horse a positive experience at this early stage in his career Pieter Devos opened the jump-off with a perfectly pitched clear round in 39.39 seconds Serrano Sáez delighted his home crowd when taking nearly a second off Devos’ time to take an early lead aboard Rain Man with whom he took third place in yesterdays Grand Prix Emmen and Kutscher produced steadier clears before Jesús Garmendia Echevarría got the crowd on their feet as he broke the beam to a standing ovation a worthy gesture of their appreciation for the display of talent given by the Spaniard and his talent grey gelding Callias taking out strides and cutting down angles he looked assured of taking the lead But in a bid to take out a stride to the last fence he went a little wider than planned on the turn from the penultimate oxer and was going to reach the final fence on an impossible distance King Edward and his pilot thought better of this and slipped off to the side of the last fence before re-presenting bidding for a clean sweep of wins in A Coruña’s feature classes having won the Grand Prix yesterday and Friday’s 1.50m class aboard Vestmalle des Cotis made a valiant attempt to produce another faultless round in 37.50 to slot them into second place with just three athletes remaining Taking a stride less than many of his rivals to the second fence maintaining a consistent pace that allowed him to flow around the track without the need to take unnecessary risks and stop the clock in what proved to be an unbeatable time of 36.11 with just one athlete remaining Buoyed by his victory in Helsinki and consistent form in the series thus far Whitaker chased hard utilising Vermento’s huge stride to great affect around A Coruña’s colossal arena Whitaker crossed the line in a fractionally slower time of 36.56 to clinch second place and relegate Garmendia Echevarría to third we had to give everything’ reflected Weishaupt ‘The horse (Coby 8) loves the indoor (arena) here!’ He was full of praise for the venue and for the host nation’s athletes “Big congratulations to all (of the) Spanish riders Twenty years ago when we came here first they only had one competitor at this level Today they showed how strong they are now!” – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) Weishaupt said “the whole place here is made for horses It is something special and the atmosphere is super warm We are looking forward to coming back next year” Whitaker was gracious in defeat and quick to acknowledge the German athlete’s performance here tonight To be quicker than him was going to be difficult I don’t know where I could have done better!” Santiago Varela congratulated the athletes and was quick to point out that “the course was big tonight The first part of the class looks like the class was easy but eight of these riders were fighting for a medal in Paris!” Hans- Deiter Dreher rounded off a dream week with fourth place with Elyssium whilst Iván Serrano Sáez added fifth place to his weeks impressive haul Devos and Kutscher completed the top eight with double clears apiece After seven legs of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Western European League Kevin Staut remains at the top of the provisional Western European League Standings with 49 points Robert Whitaker catapults up the order to take over the second position with 45 points and in doing so secures his place for the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Final in Basel (SUI) next April Richard Vogel (GER) sits comfortably in third on 42 points ahead of Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Steve Guerdat (SUI) in fourth and fifth Pieter Devos’s performance today sees him move up to sixth position in the provisional standings after the the seventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM in A Coruña with 32 points The Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Western European League jumps over to London (GBR) for the eighth leg of the series on 22 December Mechelen (BEL) then plays host to the last of the 2024 qualifiers on 30 December and hands over to Basel (SUI) who open 2025 with Leg 10 of 14 of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Western European League Click here to check out the latest news and updates on the Iberian Showcase is your ultimate solution for enhancing your horse’s receptivity to [...] L’Agenzia di Stampa Parlamentare Agenparl è una delle voci storiche ed autorevoli dell’informazione italiana parlamentare ed è una delle principali news company italiane Nel 1950 Francesco Lisi fondò la più antica Agenzia giornalistica parlamentare italiana con il nome di S.P.E.; con l’ingresso nell’ASP (Associazione stampa parlamentare) nel 1953 ne mutò il nome in Agenparl Dal 1955 affianca con i suoi notiziari il mondo istituzionale diventando oggi una tra le fonti più autorevoli dell’informazione con i propri prodotti Dal 2009 il Direttore è Luigi Camilloni che ha proseguito lungo la strada tracciata da Lisi e cioè quella che da sempre ha contraddistinto l’Agenzia Una formula editoriale veloce ed innovativa che garantisce un’informazione puntuale e degli approfondimenti originali fare informazione significa mantenere un alto livello di esattezza ma soprattutto senza far ricorso a formule e luoghi comuni giornalistici The Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation (MOP Foundation) is opening in A Coruña the largest retrospective of the iconic photographer Irving Penn presented to date in Spain Irving Penn: Centennial can be visited from last Saturday Irving Penn understood photography as an art long before it was widely recognized as such Endowed with a profound sense of timelessness and narrative depth his work explores the ephemeral and the complexity of the human condition with astonishing artistic versatility and variety Celebrating Irving Penn's incomparable career on the occasion of the photographer's centenary in 2017 Irving Penn: Centennial is a survey of 175 iconic photographs and other unique pieces taken between the late 1930s and the first decade of the 21st century the exhibition covers all facets of Irving Penn's prolific work: fashion photographs; exquisite nudes and floral compositions; the still lifes for which he was fond throughout his life; many of the portraits of personalities that made him famous; or his photographic series of ordinary people taken in different corners of the world The exhibition is the fourth major exhibition of The MOP Foundation organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in collaboration with the Irving Penn Foundation and curated by Jeff L Joyce Frank Menschel Curator in Charge of Photography at The Met Following the line of previous exhibitions visitors will discover in the Silo nave and in the outdoor space of the MOP Foundation a new set designed specifically for the exhibition accompanied by the reopening of the bookstore specializing in photography design and other artistic disciplines of the foundation On the occasion of the arrival of Irving Penn: Centennial to the city of A Coruña the MOP Foundation publishes an exclusive catalogue in Spanish that offers a selection of three hundred photographs by Penn including both his most iconic images and unpublished works accompanied by a series of essays that allow us to learn about the main themes and works of the photographer Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with the Irving Penn Foundation Fundación Marta Ortega Pérez. Irving Penn was one of the most important photographers of the 20th century he is rightly renowned for his meticulousness mastery of printmaking and bold artistic experiments Penn had an uncanny ability to infuse his photographs with a sense of timelessness and narrative depth whether capturing the tired eyes of workers the serene beauty of models or the poignancy of aging flowers His work is characterised by a relentless pursuit of perfection and an unerring eye for detail which extended to his meticulous approach to printmaking Penn was a regular contributor to Vogue magazine for over seven decades revolutionising fashion photography by photographing models against neutral backgrounds to highlight fabrics His work in the fashion world not only redefined the genre but also set new standards of artistic and technical excellence Although best known for his psychologically penetrating portraits Penn was a prolific artist whose career spanned a wide range of interests over seventy years until his death in 2009 in Manhattan Archive Exhibitions a Chinese heavy lift ship ran into rough weather off the coast of Galicia and lost two ship-to-shore gantry cranes over the side It is the second instance of an STS crane cargo loss at sea since October The deck cargo vessel Shang De Wu Yi Shan departed Bremen early last week bound for Thailand with two gantry cranes towering above the main deck level and the steel cranes collapsed under the forces acting on the ship.  Fondeado en Ares el buque Shang De Wu Yi Shan tras perder en Golfo de Vizcaya las grúas que transportaba de Alemania a Thailandia. Tendrá que atracar en el Puerto para retirar los restos de la cubierta y reparar el barco para que pueda seguir navegando. [Foto del barco: @EloyTP] pic.twitter.com/aB8KJut3on Un #buque chino para cargas especiales se encuentra de arribada forzosa en la ría de Ares, con los RESTOS DE DOS GRÚAS QUE PERDIÓ POR EL CAMINO. Se trata del buque “Shang De Wu Yi Shan” (IMO 9994955), pidió auxilio a Salvamento Marítimo.https://t.co/dqLSxQ5NwP pic.twitter.com/trzt6v4gcK The crew called for help from Spanish authorities and the Salvamento Maritimo responded to the scene with a tug and a motor lifeboat The Shang De Wu Yi Shan's hull was seriously damaged from impact with the crane cargo but it was still able to navigate under its own power The crew transited to a sheltered bay near the village of Ares Galicia to inspect the damage and wait for calmer weather; as of Monday evening the vessel remained in the same position.  A heavy weather alert issued by Spain's state meteorological agency (AEMET) was in effect for northern Spain at the time of the casualty.  It is the second major casualty involving a crane-carrying heavy lift ship in two months the Chinese vessel Yu Zhou Qi Hang departed Taiwan with three large STS cranes and a crew of 17 The ship attempted to cross the Taiwan Strait and reach China ahead of an approaching typhoon the vessel encountered high winds and heavy seas The vessel eventually grounded on a rocky shoreline Top image: Finisterre / Werner Wilmes / CC BY SA 2.0 HOLIDAYMAKERS have revealed the "secret gem" that is waiting to be discovered in Europe Northern Spain's "underrated city" could be perfect for tourists hoping to book a cheap summer holiday or last minute spring deal with lots on offer The Galican port town, A Coruna, offers the best value break for travellers this Easter, according to Speakspots.com With direct flights starting from as little as £42 budget travellers might want to keep the destination in mind The main airport serving the holiday escape is situated only seven kilometres from the city centre making it affordable and convenient Vueling is the only airline to offer direct flights from the UK meaning interested jetsetters do not need to complicate their search for a bargain With sweeping coastal views and highs of around 23 degrees Celsius, those who reach the stunning seaside metropolis could enjoy one of six urban beaches. When not popping in for a refreshing dip, a splash of culture and good food can be appreciated. Reviewers online talk of the "beautiful" city "exceeding" their expectations. One delighted visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "Recently visited A Coruna and have got to say it is such a beautifully underrated city "So many people talk about San Sebastian in northern Spain as the place to go This city is an absolute secret gem waiting to be discovered." Another social media user put: "It's got everything a medium city needs: sea lovely old town and some of the best food to be found in Spain." The port town is probably most well-known for its Roman lighthouse - the world's only existing one still in operation the Tower of Hercules looks its best just before sunset It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site tourists could make a day of it whilst taking in the coastal views the Medieval old town stands proud with some of its walls remaining The Plaza Maria Pita is not too far away and features a dedicated statue to the woman who warned of an attack by Sir Francis Drake in the 16th Century With historical links to ancient fishing and its trading port the town boasts a range of culinary delights for all budgets The long list of cultural things to do may feel overwhelming especially as A Coruna stretches over 37km Depending on your priorities you might want to cut some attractions from your list or add others lighthouse coastal walk and beach for different days could be one way of making sure you have the time to take it all in The most intricate part of A Coruna is the old town so we have offered a general guide to make planning easier visitors have the chance to take in the famous glass balconies the ones lining the marina have become a defining feature of the city's architecture The public space is where grain used to be sold and it conveniently sits near to the Plaza de la Constitucion You could even take a detour to the Church of Santiago If you then head towards the Rua de Santa Maria you will be met with the cobblestone streets which are home to quaint cafes and local delicacies You can then head past the historic square At the heart of the walled city you will find a mix of vibrant pubs bars and restaurants making it the perfect spot for later in the day San Carlos Gardens offers a moment of appreciate as you stand at a vantage point to overlook the city port You could then continue to the military history museum contemporary art centre or the San Anton Castle which has been transformed into the Archaeology and History Museum A Coruna's coastal location makes it perfect for those wanting a longer stay with added day trips One of the most popular options is a cruise or bus journey to Santiago de Compostela Known for the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route there's plenty of options for those limited by time or money Just two hours away sits Catedrales Beach which offers a view of beautiful rock formations at low tide a boat trip to Rias Baixas could benefit those wanting to head out for a wine tasting tour There's a wide range of places to bed down in A Coruna, from Airbnbs to celebrated resorts Well-known names include DoubleTree by Hilton and Melia Hotels and Resorts For those on a budget, apartments are on offer from less than £50 a night, according to Booking.com A varied list of destinations covers most of the coastal region so depending on how long you have cheese and locally produced wine are just some of the highlights for foodies The region produces fine quality meats and seafood - including shellfish Pescaderia Vella is home to a number of restaurants in the area so might be a good one to focus on there could also be fairs to enjoy as August sees a large festival open Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ 8:22 PMFire prevention is one of several roles wild horses play in preserving the northwestern region of Galicia's delicate ecosystems But Europe's largest herd of wild horses has dwindled to less than half the 22,000 that roamed its mountains AMIL, Spain (Reuters) - The wildfires that used to burn each summer in the woods above the Spanish village of Barro have diminished to almost none since Lucia Perez started grazing wild horses there "There used to be fires every year but since 2019 when we started coming here we've had one small fire in the first year and nothing since," said Perez explaining how by clearing the undergrowth between the trees the horses help stop fires igniting and spreading SEE ALSO: Wild horses of Canada: How they survive harsh weather conditions Fire prevention is one of several roles wild horses play in preserving the northwestern region of Galicia's delicate ecosystems On the Serra da Groba heath 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Barro, a herd of wild horses feasts on the yellow flowers of gorse "selectively clearing" a plant that is especially combustible a researcher at the University of A Coruna This allows other plants such as purple-flowering heather and white asphodels to thrive It also helps preserve the heather around peat bogs one of the most effective ecosystems for capturing carbon A 2021 study by the University of A Coruna, in which Lagos took part, found that grazing heathlands by wild horses was best for preventing wildfires while promoting plant biodiversity and capturing carbon when compared to other potential uses of the land such as planting long-term pine forests short-term Eucalyptus forests or grazing by domestic animals "Studies show that where wild horses graze the heath's biodiversity increases," Lagos said "They are a fundamental part of the ecosystem They benefit both the flora and the fauna associated with these open spaces." Grazing by sheep and cows can also prevent fires but the horses have particular physiological characteristics that allow them to thrive in Galicia's terrain including moustaches that appear designed to protect their lips from the prickly gorse "They seem specially adapted to eat gorse and are hardy - a cow can't live year round on the heath," Lagos said hotter weather due to climate change is increasing the frequency of wildfires in Galicia The region lost 96,900 hectares through fires between 2001 and 2023 This has coincided with the proliferation in Galicia of the Eucalyptus tree a pyrophyte species that depends on fires to help it release and spread seeds Eucalyptus trees also reduce pasture for the horses as only ferns grow under them Brought from Australia to Galicia by a missionary in the 19th century they have spread thanks to demand for their wood from local pulp mills and now account for 28% of all trees in Galicia the village of San Colmede was spared from a fire that ripped through 270 hectares of Eucalyptus and scrub in the surrounding hills thanks to grazing by animals and by the native oaks sweet chestnuts and birches that grow near the village and burn more slowly "We saw the village surrounded by fire but thanks to native trees Rock carvings depicting wild horses being hunted by men are evidence of their existence in Galicia dating back to the Neolithic period humans and horses developed a relationship Known as "besteiros" in the Galician dialect people would look out for the health of the free-roaming horses in exchange for occasionally domesticating one or selling it for meat They would round up the horses once a year in events known as the "rapa das bestas" or "shearing of the beasts" to be deloused and have their manes cut to make it harder for wolves to catch them with the most famous in Sabucedo drawing thousands of tourists who come to see the horses wrestled to the ground to be treated runs a smaller rapa with her stonemason husband Niko Souto The proceeds help pay for fencing to stop the horses wandering onto roads or farmland microchipping and GPS equipment for tracking The horses are classified as livestock and Javier Alvarez-Blazquez a retired lawyer who owns ten horses in the Serra da Groba wants new legislation that recognises their unique circumstances The Galician regional government should help besteiros cover some of the costs of looking after them The sale of a foal can generate 60 euros ($65.08) but it doesn't compensate for expenses - excluding insurance and erecting fencing - of about 100 euros a year per horse Increasing the number of horses could even save the government money She estimates that each horse carries out clearing to prevent fires that would cost between 8,000 and 10,000 euros per year if humans did it Galicia's regional government acknowledged the role wild horses play in preventing forest fires and preserving ecosystems but said that the current legislation was adequate for their conservation because the horses can generate an income by being sold or through tourism from the rapa festivals "Although these animals are bred in the wild in reality they have an owner and there is an economic benefit," the government said in an emailed statement it is logical to consider horses as livestock in accordance with European and Spanish legislation on the matter and therefore they are not exempt from complying with obligations relating to health animal welfare or herd control," it said such as with the implanting of microchips for identification said the horses were descending from the hills more frequently in search of pasture as Eucalyptus plantations spread From visiting his horses once a week he is now going every morning while Niko and Lucia go in the evening after work Niko said the horses were becoming used to their presence and their behaviour was changing - they were becoming less wild Alvarez-Blazquez said without the besteiros killed by cars or local farmers angry at the horses transgressing onto their crops and tree plantations "We are guardians doing it as a hobby Our only aim is to preserve this animal that we believe is an ecological jewel," he said (Reporting by Nacho Doce and Charlie Devereux; Editing by Janet Lawrence and Sharon Singleton) A Coruña will become the third Spanish city to host a FEI Jumping European Championship following in the footsteps of Gijón and Madrid as the city has been confirmed as the host of the FEI Jumping European Championship for 2025 – announced by the FEI today Luxembourg's Victor Bettendorf and the 9-year-old mare Foxy de La Roque (Armitages Boy x Kannan) were the best in Sunday's CSI4* 1.60m Casas Novas Grand Prix in A Coruña Bettendorf was the fastest with his time of 39.28 seconds – leaving Spain's own Diego Ramos Maneiro to the runner-up spot aboard Encantado C'SG (Verdi TN x Zeus) The third place went to Sweden's Angelica Augustsson-Zanotelli and Deesse de Coquerie (Consul dl Vie Z x Papillon Rouge) Completing the top five were Ireland's Billy Twomey on Chat Botte E.D (Casall x Darco) in fourth and Spain's Armando Trapote in fifth aboard Cochiloco PS (Chacco-Blue x Catapult) The Spanish city of A Coruña has recognised two Senegalese migrants who intervened and tried to save a gay man who was attacked and killed by a homophobic mob in 2021 When 24-year-old nursing assistant Samuel Luiz stepped out of a nightclub to video chat with a friend in July 2021 two men wrongly accused him of trying to film them before returning with 12 others who violently attacked him Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N’Diaye were the only two people who stepped in and tried to save him during the attack they managed to push the first attacker away while CCTV footage showed many bystanders who watched the attack or recorded it on their mobile phones Luiz sadly died from his injuries in hospital and his death sparked nationwide protests and calls for justice throughout the country the city of A Coruña hosted a formal ceremony celebrating the two men’s heroism The pair were granted “adopted sons of the city” status by Mayor Inés Rey after being recognised for their acts of “pure altruism” Mayor Rey observed that Diack and N’Diaye were the only people who risked their own safety to try to help Luiz sharing: “That two undocumented migrants were the only ones who physically risked themselves to help the victim of a pack thirsting for horror leaves much food for thought and a series of lessons.” A post shared by Concello da Coruña (@coruna_gal) During Monday’s ceremony, they were each presented with plaques reading ‘Adopted Sons of A Coruña’. According to the BBC Diack and N’Diaye had been living in the Spanish city without documentation Councillor Rosalía López said: “Thank you for your example in risking everything despite having a lot to lose.” Diack told reporters: “I was born in a family that doesn’t have much… but they gave me many things more valuable than money The pair also served as crucial witnesses during the trial in November, where a jury found four men guilty of his murder. 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Greenland's Scoresby Sund will experience 1 minute Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon will experience 1 minute Grótta's lighthouse near Reykjavik will experience 1 minute Garður Old Lighthouse will experience 1 minute Malvarrosa beach will experience 62 seconds of totality on Aug Mirador de la Trapa will experience 1 minute Segovia will experience 54 seconds of totality on Aug Sigüenza Cathedral will experience 1 minute Peñíscola Castle will experience 1 minute Check out these potential observing locations for the total solar eclipse on Aug Peaking at 2 minutes, 18 seconds, the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse will be the first time mainland Europe has experienced totality in the 21st century Related: What's the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse? A partial solar eclipse will be visible around 60 minutes before and after totality.  This large fjord system on the eastern coast of Greenland is about 68 miles (110 kilometers) long and could provide a haven of calm water and clear weather for cruise ships Totality will take place 24 degrees above the west-southwest horizon This geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland, located beside a geothermal power station, is close to the Sundhnukagigar volcano near Grindavík, which erupted in 2023 and 2024 Grótta Lighthouse — a popular place for visitors to Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, to see the northern lights — will likely be a hub for eclipse chasers This 19th-century church is a favorite location among aurora photographers and will be busy on Aug Head to this lighthouse and nearby Skarðsvík Beach on Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula for this region's longest totality on land This lighthouse at the extreme tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula is just a few miles from Keflavik Airport It will be a good place to observe the behavior of seabirds Just north of the centerline in eastern Spain this city of 666,000 on the Ebro river will have plenty of hotel rooms and a view of a partially eclipsed sunset soon after totality Sight lines will be everything if you plan to view the eclipse from Spain's east coast the eclipsed sun will be 4.5 degrees above the western horizon The totally eclipsed sun will hang just 3 degrees above the western horizon from Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, giving the sun's corona a golden look. It's risky with clouds common on the horizon but the views from Sant Elm of the eclipse alongside the island of Sa Dragonera could be spectacular.  This city of 270,000 on the northern edge of the path of totality famous for its many "sidrerías" (cider bars) will toast an eclipsed sun 10 degrees above the west-northwest horizon.  A Coruña will see the highest eclipse in Spain 12 degrees above the west-northwest horizon Potential viewing sites include the Roman-era Tower of Hercules —  the oldest lighthouse in the world — on a peninsula close to the city center The small city of Palencia (not to be confused with Valencia) which is most famous for a statue of Christ that looks down over the city The eclipsed sun will sit 9 degrees above the west-northwest horizon is famous for its Roman-era aqueduct with more than 160 granite arches It will offer almost a minute of totality 8 degrees above the west-northwest horizon Guadalajara is known for Sigüenza Castle Sigüenza Cathedral and the nearby Barranco del Río Dulce (Sweet River Ravine) Natural Park The eclipsed sun will sit 7 degrees above the west-northwest horizon The view of an eclipsed sun just above the mountains is the prize from this restored castle just north of the centerline on Spain's east coast Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! 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