UAE data center firm Edgnex is to develop a facility in Spain The Damac-owned company this week announced its expansion into Europe with the acquisition of land in Madrid The site has been acquired from real estate private equity manager ActivumSG and will host a 40MW data center the 236,805 sq ft (22,000 sqm) facility is due to go live in 2026 said: “We plan on investing €400 million ($435.8m) in our first 40MW investment in the Spanish data center space and commitment to renewable energy make it an ideal hub for expanding our high-performance infrastructure.” European real estate private equity manager ActivumSG made the sale on behalf of ActivumSG Fund VII The company said it acquired the 240,000 sq ft (22,295 sqm) site in 2022 and secured power rights ahead of the acquisition added: “This site is one of the few prime locations in Madrid with secured fully redundant power available within two years from two independent substations ensuring rapid deployment in a market facing significant demand-supply challenges.” Edgnex is also developing a data center in Turkey in partnership with Vodafone Edgnex is also planning a data center in Amman, Jordan. Damac and Edgnex last year signed an agreement to build a data center and cable landing station at the new King Abdullah Economic City outside Jeddah in Saudi The company said further developments in Spain are likely in the future Sajwani added: “As we continue our global expansion robust solutions that serve the needs of hyperscalers and enterprise clients within a rapid timeframe Alongside looking at additional investments in Madrid we will look for opportunities in strategic locations such as Barcelona The transaction is ActivumSG’s second powered land sale. In July 2024, ActivumSG sold a 190,000 sq ft (17,650 sqm) site in Madrid to data center developer and operator Pure DC for €11 million ($11.9m) The company said at the time it saw “further opportunity” in acquiring sites that could be prepared for data center development and sold to operators said: “We pride ourselves on a flexible investment mandate and opportunity-led strategy This sale is a testament to ActivumSG’s ability to leverage its deep local relationships While powered land investments can be technically complex our talented team in Spain has now completed two of these transactions with outstanding results.” Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. 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Indoor or outdoor but with friends, paddle tennis is a success and also has a social side that makes it a lot of fun. View this post on Instagram Madrid Central Padel, located in the district of Vicálvaro, has 15 padel courts, distributed among 8 indoor heated courts (2 of them panoramic with Mondo Supercourt XN grass), 4 additional indoor courts, 3 outdoor courts and a pickleball court. It also has a center court with bleachers, ideal for tournaments and events. Its panoramic cafeteria and specialized store complement the facilities. View this post on Instagram Euroindoor has two clubs in Madrid: in Alcorcón it has 18 indoor glass courts with Mondo WPT grass, while in La Moraleja it has 11 similar courts. It also completes its facilities with services such as gym, cafeteria-restaurant, physiotherapy and stores. It is a reference for professional and amateur players looking for the best in paddle tennis. 📍 Location: Calle Pintores, 6-7 (Alcorcón) and Calle Margarita, 29-31, Polígono Industrial “El Lomo” (La Moraleja). View this post on Instagram One of the biggest paddle tennis clubs in Madrid is Get Indoor Pádel. Its complete facilities have 14 heated indoor courts, perfect for the cold and rainy months in the capital, including 2 panoramic courts. It also offers complementary services such as a gym, a specialized store and a cafeteria-restaurant with a terrace. Rio Arena Padel may ring a bell if you’ve seen the series Alpha Males including 2 panoramic courts ideal for tournaments Its facilities stand out for its high quality blue carpet and separation between courts for comfort It is perfect for those who prefer to play outdoors but without moving away from the city center and Nicolás Maruri González de Mendoza with Rodrigo Delso Gutiérrez has placed first in the competition to build a classroom block in the Madrid-Vicálvaro campus of Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) the complex fragments into separate volumes to curb its scale and adapt to the surroundings through the use of brick Under a green roof the project expands the existing office building taking advantage of its location and connections The strategy of occupying the boundaries forms an inner space surrounded by nine pavilions is harnessed to create a sports track with vegetation in connection with the courtyard of the adjacent building The project goes about folding and breaking up the classrooms to create workspaces there arent any match using your search terms VICÁLVARO, SPAIN—Government officials are planning to build thousands of housing units on the site of a necropolis that dates between the fifth and eighth centuries A.D. when the Germanic Visigoths ruled what is now Spain The cemetery held the remains of 1,500 people who must have lived in a nearby city whose location is unknown archaeologists will search the area for traces of the settlement which they believe must be no farther than a mile from the necropolis Opposition politicians have demanded the site be preserved but the regional government has so far refused to grant it protected status.  The company implements sustainability criteria in the management of its services in a joint venture (UTE) with Valoriza and OHLA has been selected by the Madrid City Council to collect and transport waste from nine districts of the city (Lot 2) with a total population of approximately 1.2 million inhabitants The total value of the contract is 435.74 million euros over six years The joint venture (UTE) will be responsible for the separate collection and transportation of residential and commercial waste municipal construction and demolition waste and dead animals and municipal bio-sanitary waste ACCIONA will incorporate the latest technological advances in waste management It will implement sustainability criteria in the management of its services facilities and fleet of vehicles and machinery the company will renew its vehicle fleet by incorporating vehicles powered by “Zero Emissions” electric motors and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engines with “ECO” environmental ratings ACCIONA has extensive experience in urban services in several Spanish cities It provides this service in the eastern area of central Madrid; Alcobendas Colmenar Viejo and Paracuellos de Jarama in the Community of Madrid; Vinaroz I accept Information on data protection In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Data Protection and with other Data Protection regulations in force you are hereby informed that your personal data shall be processed by Acciona whose identification data are as follows: Tax ID No (NIF): A08001851; Address: Avenida de la Gran Vía de Hortaleza No.: +34 91 663 28 50; email: protecciondedatos@acciona.com Your data shall be processed in order to send you information through the subscription to our Newsletter through electronic means activities and news pertinent to our activity sectors The consent given by the data subject by indicating that they have read and accept this data protection information comprises the lawfulness of processing the subscription Request cannot be satisfied We may also process your satisfaction or preferences Data shall be stored until the elimination is requested we may give access to your data to service providers (such as technology service providers) who assist us in fulfilling this purpose may be located outside of the European Economic Area in territories that do not offer a level of data protection that is comparable to that of the European Union we transfer User data with appropriate safeguards and always ensuring the security of the same The data subject can exercise their rights of access to or rectification and/or the restriction of or objection to the processing of such data by writing the Department of Data Protection located at Avenida de la Gran Vía de Hortaleza 28033 (Madrid) or by sending the form available in the link: FORM If we consider it necessary in order to be able to identify you, we may ask you for a copy of an identity document. Furthermore, at any time the data subject may withdraw the granted consent by contacting the aforementioned address and file a claim to the Supervisory Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos www.aepd.es) You can also unsubscribe from the Newsletter communication For any further information you can visit the Privacy Police on the website https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy/ 2016 7:00 AMSweeping Aerial Shots of Spain Look Like Alien TerrainThe surreal landscapes in David Maisel look almost alien agriculture and construction located in central Spain.1 / 6ChevronChevronDavid MaiselVICALVARO-3"The Fall (Vicalvaro 3)" 2013Save this storySaveSave this storySaveThe surreal landscapes in David Maisel’s The Fall don’t look like anything on earth The ashen colors and strange geometry appear otherworldly But his unusual landscapes are aerial views of mining agriculture and construction sites in central Spain and his photo book Black Maps offers a haunting compilation of aerial photos of everything from pit mines to sprawling suburbs "There’s something both terrifying and beautiful" about such places he says The photographer made The Fall while on a separate assignment for art book publisher Ivorypress in Spain the highly alkaline soil gives plowed fields a shiny olive trees dot a landscape of neat sandy groves neat foundations dug into the pale gray land are all that remain of abandoned real estate developments Maisel shot through the open door of a helicopter a safety harness keeping him from falling out "All your senses are firing on all cylinders," Maisel says "You have to be thinking and feeling and seeing and also on top of the technical aspects of what you need to do to make these pictures work.” He preferred to hold his medium format Hasselbad rather than mount it remotely as it allowed greater control and let him react more quickly and instinctively to the scenes unfolding below “Even though you’re in a helicopter that can sort of hover in a stationary way reflective and ambiguous---just as Maisel intended "Even though it’s [the work] somewhat documentary in nature I feel like it’s maybe a little more of an aesthetic and poetic response to these places," he says "If anything the message is: The world is a mesmerizingly beautiful place even when it’s reflecting the toll that we put on it by our existence It still has this incredible beauty to it." David Maisel's photographs are on view at the Haines Gallery in San Francisco through March 12. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking Marcos del Mazo / LightRocket via Getty Images Court of Justice of the European Union. "Press Release No. 190/23." Reuters. "Amazon Wins $270 Mln Tax Fight in Blow to EU’s Vestager." Archive HOUSING — The chief of the Walworth Fire Department has been arrested accused of trying to entice a minor over social media Canandaigua Police allege 57-year-old Karel Ambroz II used social media to try to meet a 14-year-old for sexual activity and was charged with attempted criminal sex act The Walworth Fire Department removed Ambroz as chief Thursday night, according to 13WHAM's news partner, The Times of Wayne County the fire district said it was "saddened" by news of the arrest "Both the District and the Fire Department emphatically denounce [Ambroz's] alleged actions and conclude that this behavior is not in compliance with the values of either organization," the statement read the Board of Commissioners has accepted Mr Ambroz's resignation as chief and placed him on non-punitive administrative leave from the Walworth Fire Department." The district says Ambroz will remain on leave - barring him from activities including training and social functions - until legal proceedings have concluded A disciplinary hearing will be conducted by the district at that time Ambroz was listed on the fire department’s website as being a member since Feb 13WHAM asked Ambroz to comment on the charges His arrest came hours before a meeting of the Walworth Town Board - of which Ambroz was a member Town Supervisor Susie Jacobs said Ambroz had submitted his resignation in part: "As a mother I am appalled by the news and wholly disgusted My initial response was one of shock and repulsion to learn that a fellow Board member would act in such a manner Ambroz's resignation was an easy decision.” The arrest follows several similar cases in which a detective poses as a minor online Multiple men have been arrested over the past few weeks accused of trying to meet up with individuals they think are minors for sex MORE: How local police agencies are nabbing suspected sexual predators MORE: Three charged in separate cases, accused of trying to lure minor over social media Ambroz was released on an appearance ticket and is due back in court later this month Though at times almost unrecognizable as landscapes as a result of their severe unnatural palette and surprising lack of greenery these foreboding color photographs were shot in various locations between Toledo and Madrid the California-based artist was able to capture engrossing images of the ominous abandoned residential construction sites in Vicalvaro and the well-harvested fields of Fuensalida Maisel’s photos offer no further elaboration on their subjects no detailed explanations or environmental forecasts they simply relay the news—the harsh but often overlooked reality of the effects of financial crisis and rapid development on the natural world 49 Geary Street, Suite 540, San Francisco; hainesgallery.com User login Nobody questions the commercial appeal of the centre of Madrid and its best known neighbourhoods we can also discover other areas of the city whilst out shopping Starting off in the north of the capital, one of the most interesting shopping areas is the La Vaguada shopping centre It was the first shopping centre in the Community of Madrid and is an attractive space created by the prestigious artist from the Canary Islands rest areas and he even put it underground so as to reduce its visual impact dozens of shops receive 25 million visits each year Firms to be found there include the big names in Spanish and international fashion: Zara La Vaguada Shopping Centre now has an Apple store (opened in 2024) where you can find and test all the brand’s products and pick up all kinds of accessories; as well as a branch of the British retail chain Marks & Spencer selling clothing and accessories Moving away from the centre of Madrid and heading eastwards, we can also discover some shopping areas that are not so crowded but which have a similar offer. In the Hortaleza district, we can find the Palacio de Hielo Shopping and Leisure Center shopping centre In addition to the popular and well known prêt-à-porter labels there is also a wide range of international cuisine If you prefer a more select kind of shopping in the east but now in the Ciudad Lineal district, visit the Arturo Soria Plaza shopping centre in one of the most exclusive and historic streets of Madrid: firms such as Farrutx Another lively and popular shopping area in this district is the section of Calle Alcalá which passes through the Quintana and Pueblo Nuevo neighbourhoods. This is an example of how small neighbourhood commerce coexists with international firms. Some interesting options are the well known haberdashery shop, La Torre, in the Plaza de Quintana, which has accumulated decades of professionalism or the indescribable t-shirts at El Señor Miyagi printed with jokes for freaks and fun references to the pop culture Vicálvaro is also a busy commercial area in the vicinity of Calle San Cipriano and the Vicálvaro shopping centre and in San Blas – Canillejas, we can find the vast Plenilunio shopping centre Vicálvaro also has a lively commercial life around calle San Cipriano and the Vicálvaro Shopping Centre as well as the Vicálvaro Market and in San Blas - Canillejas we find the large Plenilunio Shopping Centre In Alcorcón, X-Madrid is the shopping and leisure space designed to reinvent the shopping and leisure experience: more technological more authentic. It has three floors devoted to fashion restaurants and the best experiential leisure discover the bustling commercial life in one of the most interesting lively and characteristic neighbourhoods of Madrid Avenida de la Albufera and Bulevar Villa de Vallecas maintain Madrid’s traditional small shops a shop specialised in products and crafts from Russia one of the few places where you can buy an authentic matrioska doll or a real badalaika A shopping spree on Madrid’s most iconic thoroughfare and a guide to the finest shops An unforgettable shopping experience just thirty minutes outside Madrid offering discounts of up to 60% in luxury brands A refined environment with exclusive shops where haute couture and men’s wear are the order of the day Ideas for a great shopping experience in Madrid Find out why Spaniards tend to eat later than the rest of the continent when it's traditional to munch on a "saint's bones" and where you take in a flamenco show with a drink or a meal Madrid is home to a variety of shopping centres where you can shop till you drop enjoy a bite to eat and even hone your ice skating skills No trip to Madrid would be complete without an afternoon (or day!) of shopping The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs Archive Competitions The Budapest Times Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told the ceremony in the Vicalvaro district of Madrid that “we are proud of Ferenc Puskas as the most well-known Hungarian who had a remarkable career in a historic period full of difficulties and challenges” The street sign was unveiled in the company of Gyorgy Szollosi the official ambassador of Hungarian football tradition and affairs concerning Puskas Szijjarto noted that Puskas was still remembered around the world despite having died 15 years ago He said Puskas was a link between Hungary and Spain and he expressed thanks to the Spanish people to Real Madrid and the city of Madrid for nurturing his memory said Puskas had been an essential figure in the history of Real Madrid and the legendary story of the club could not be understood without him Puskas was a member of an “unforgettable generation that contributed to Real Madrid growing into a myth” Puskas went to Spain after Hungary’s failed 1956 anti-Soviet uprising and he played in Real Madrid between 1958 and 1966 You must be logged in to post a comment PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE 2007 - 2025 BZT MEDIA Kft. 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You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login (ANS - Madrid) – It's around 4:00 pm The scene is the usual setting at this time of the year: a child slips into the neighborhood pool – in this case notices the child no longer moves in the water and dives in without hesitation to save the boy Alejandro had in fact noticed something strange when the child first entered the pool "I realized that he had been in the water for more than 5 seconds his eyes wide and his mouth full of foam," Alejandro told Telemadrid The young lifeguard remains calm and practices Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on the child It's now 4:20 pm and at the 112 Emergency Center doctors have already received warning that there is a child who seems to have drowned When the ambulance of the Medical Emergency Service of Madrid (SUMMA) arrives at the pool it practically has nothing to do: the child is alive,  has come out of cardiorespiratory arrest thanks to Alejandro's actions the medical staff decide to stabilize the child and take him to the hospital The protagonist of this venture was Alejandro Cuenca who is currently attending the Higher Vocational Training Course - Social-Sports Teaching and Animation - at the Salesian Institute "Domingo Savio" in Madrid a center he has been attending since Basic Vocational Training Recalling what he did in an interview with Telemadrid Alejandro talked about the importance of training in these cases his wish is not to have to behave like a hero again: "It's the first time in my life and I hope it's the last time According to the Emergency Service of the Community of Madrid "Alejandro's intervention was providential because he managed to reverse the cardio-circulatory arrest thanks to his speed and his professionalism." ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements BACOLOD City – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) does not recognize the alleged takeover at the board and management of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) yesterday “NEA recognizes the legitimacy of the duly elected Ceneco board of directors led by President Jojit Yap,” said Atty president of the member-consumer-owners (MCO) of Ceneco along with several members went to the main building of Ceneco to supposedly take over the board of directors and general manager positions in the cooperative “The MCOs should not be unduly alarmed by the reported actions of an illegitimate group claiming to be the representatives of the MCOs,” said Alvaro He also assured the public that Ceneco’s operations remained normal and unimpeded “The members of the Ceneco board are either elected or appointed but must comply with the requirements set forth by law and the pertinent NEA regulations (Republic Act 10531 and its implementing rules and regulations) There are no shortcuts to membership in the board,” stressed Alvaro Ceneco acting general manager Arnel Lapore the said group attempted to enter the board room after claiming that they replaced the board of directors and general manager as interim officials the group of Pineda was composed only of about 150 members and they were only recognized by NEA as MCOs and even as MCOs they do not represent the general membership of the cooperative the duly elected members of the board of directors are the ones recognized by NEA because thousands of MCOs voted for them through a regular election the Council of Managers of Ceneco  denounced Pineda’s issuance of a memorandum addressed to all department managers/officers of Ceneco relative to the so called interim board and creation of a management committee Such move is usurpation of authority and a blatant disrespect to the legitimate and incumbent board of directors duly elected by member-consumer-owners as well as the NEA-appointed acting general manager president of the Council of Managers.  “We collectively stand in support and recognition of the incumbent board of directors under the leadership of Yap and Lapore,” Arimas stressed “My appointment has not been revoked as acting general manager of Ceneco.” He assured the public that he already coordinated with the Bacolod City Police Office to secure the office of Ceneco as well as the conduct of the plebiscite which starts today The plebiscite is a requirement for the ratification of the joint venture agreement (JVA) between Ceneco and Primelectric Primelectric Holdings / Negros Electric Power Corporation (NEPC) to improve power distribution service in the cooperative’s franchise areas Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is asking the people of Bacolod to vote “yes” in favor of the JVA The JVA will become effective once majority (50 percent plus one) of Ceneco’s MCOs will ratify it there were less than 200,000 consumer-members in the cities of Bacolod and the towns of Murcia and Don Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental after the cooperative cleansed its list of members of good standing./PN and website in this browser for the next time I comment