Adriana Arevalo is a bilingual journalist based in Las Vegas, United States of America. She has more than 26 years of experience as reporter, producer, news anchor, and writer for TV, radio, and digital platforms. 
She is a 10-time Regional Emmy Award winner.

The Xunta celebrates the volunteer camp at the Parque Natural do Xurés

26 Aug 2020  |  OndaCero  |  Spanish  |  Youth Engagement

Cristina Pichel, the General Director of Youth, Participation, and Volunteering, highlighted the environmental value promoted among youth at the Parque Natural do Xurés volunteer camp in Muíños. Participants will engage in tasks to protect the park's fauna and flora, including building anti-erosion barriers and creating shelters for birds and pollinating insects. The initiative also includes recreational activities and complies with COVID-19 prevention measures. The summer campaign offers 348 places in 29 volunteer camps across Galicia, with a total of 6872 places in various activities available to youth.

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Ana Dominguez is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain. University College London graduate. PhD in Media Communications. Writer for La Vanguardia, An-Nahar, and others. Specialised in Political, and Current Affairs. Contact for more details.

Celia, the AI on WhatsApp, helps elderly people in solitude 24/7

16 Jan 2024  |  www.fuenlabradanoticias.com  |  Spanish  |  Technology

Celia, an AI-powered virtual assistant developed by Attlantic and funded by the Xunta de Galicia, integrates with WhatsApp to help elderly people combat loneliness and manage their health. Available 24/7, Celia uses ChatGPT technology to provide conversation, reminders, and neuropsychological tests. The service is free and accessible via WhatsApp, targeting elderly care centers, dependent individuals, and those living alone.

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I'm a multimedia journalist based in Barcelona, Spain, with over 4 years of experience in article writing, in-depth research, live broadcasting, and video production. I write and produce content on a variety of topics ranging from politics and international affairs to popular culture and women's ...

Billions in European Funds Fail to Save Shellfish Harvesters from Climate Crisis

01 Sept 2023  |  www.elsaltodiario.com  |  Spanish  |  Shellfish Harvesting

The article highlights the challenges faced by small-scale shellfish harvesters in Southern Europe, particularly in Galicia and Tarento, due to climate change and ineffective allocation of European funds. Despite billions allocated through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA) and its predecessor, small producers like Giovanni Nicandro and Rebeca Martínez Romero struggle to access these resources. The funds predominantly benefit large-scale industrial operations, leaving traditional fishers vulnerable. Organizations like ClientEarth and Bloom criticize the EU and national governments for favoring industrial interests and failing to support sustainable practices. The article calls for stricter EU oversight and more equitable distribution of funds to protect small-scale fishers and their communities.

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Xunta de Galicia Consejería del Mar de Galicia European Union ClientEarth Bloom Mulleres Salgadas Ministry of Agriculture Commission of the European Union

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Juan Fernandez is a journalist based in A Coruña, Spain.
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The Government warns the Xunta that it must activate emergency level 2 to support it with the plastic spill

08 Jan 2024  |  www.laopiniondemurcia.es  |  Spanish  |  Government Response

The central government has urged the Xunta to declare emergency level 2 to facilitate effective support in cleaning up plastic pellets that have reached the Galician coast. The government has offered its cooperation, emphasizing the need for the Xunta to formally request assistance. The Xunta, currently maintaining emergency level 1, has expressed concerns about the extent of the contamination and criticized the central government for a lack of information. The incident traces back to the loss of containers from the ship 'Toconao,' with ongoing efforts to monitor and clean affected areas.

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Ana Gonzalez is a filmmaker/journalist with experience in more than 20 countries. She has collaborated with media outlets such as the BBC, Atlas Obscura, NatGeo, TIME, Al Jazeera, Mediaset and others. In 2021, her documentary “Flamenco Queer” was released by The New Yorker with support from the ...

Aquática Ingeniería wins the ideas contest to design the O Parrote platform in A Coruña

15 Jan 2024  |  www.lavozdegalicia.es  |  Spanish  |  Local Development

Aquática Ingeniería has won the contest to design a new bathing and water sports platform in O Parrote, A Coruña. The project, announced by the president of the Port Authority, Martín Fernández Prado, and the Infrastructure and Mobility Minister, Ethel Vázquez, aims to create a safe sports initiation zone with disabled access, a support building, and a café with a terrace. Despite initial plans for completion in 2023, delays have pushed the expected completion to summer 2025. The project will cost 2.8 million euros, with the design phase costing 150,000 euros.

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Susanne Gottlieb is a journalist based in Wien, Austria.

NEXUS Foro Pitch @ Intersección 2024

30 Oct 2024  |  Cineuropa - the best of european cinema  |  French  |  Feature Film Projects

The NEXUS Foro Pitch at the Intersección - A Coruña International Film Festival introduced five feature film projects seeking international co-producers. The projects, originating from Spain and Colombia, cover diverse themes such as isolation, gender equality, indigenous rituals, and historical memory. Each project is at different stages of development, with some already securing partial funding and others seeking international partnerships. The festival serves as a platform for these projects to find co-production opportunities and further their development.

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I am a journalist based in Spain. I worked for Australian Associated Press during the summer bushfires of 2019/2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic.

I have also worked for TV, radio, and newspapers both locally at Barcelona-based media companies like 'Cadena SER Barcelona', 'El Periódico de Catalunya' ...

61% of Galicia's GDP is examined for ESG

20 Feb 2023  |  www.finanzas.com  |  Spanish  |  Sustainability

Inditex and 60 other companies in Galicia, representing 61% of the region's GDP, have passed the ESG examination conducted by Economía Digital Galicia for the third edition of the 'Atlas Gallego de la Empresa Comprometida'. The report, directed by Julián Rodríguez Moscoso, assesses local companies' commitment to Galicia and broader humanity issues. It also examines corporate governance, environmental policies, and social relations, with a focus on going beyond conventional corporate social responsibility marketing tools. The findings will be presented on February 24 in Santiago de Compostela, with notable attendees including the economic vice president of the Xunta de Galicia and the president of the Confederation of Businessmen of Galicia.

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Ana Martinez is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain, specialized in international reporting, remote sensing and corporate communications. She worked as editor, video journalist and freelance writer for a number of publications and media outlets.

Ten phrases left by the pellet crisis one week after the alarms went off

11 Jan 2024  |  www.heraldo.es  |  Spanish  |  Political Dispute

The article discusses the political fallout and various reactions to the pellet crisis in Galicia, following the loss of containers carrying microplastics by the cargo ship Toconao. Key figures, including Teresa Ribera, Alfonso Rueda, and Óscar Puente, express their views on the crisis management, with significant criticism directed at the Xunta de Galicia for its handling of the situation. The article highlights the political tensions and differing opinions on the appropriate response to the environmental disaster.

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Luis Mora is a journalist based in Managua, Nicaragua.

The Environmental Prosecutor's Office will investigate the spill of pellets that has reached the Galician coasts

08 Jan 2024  |  www.elperiodicoextremadura.com  |  Spanish  |  Legal Investigation

The Environmental Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the arrival of plastic pellets on Galician beaches, spilled by the Liberian-flagged ship Toconao off the Portuguese coast. The incident has sparked a significant volunteer cleanup effort reminiscent of the 2002 Prestige oil spill. The Xunta de Galicia faces criticism for its response, with opposition parties and the central government urging a higher emergency level. Galician President Alfonso Rueda has accused the central government of politicizing the issue, while local fishermen warn of potential health risks from consuming fish that may have ingested the pellets.

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Raquel Nogueira is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain. I specialized in human rights, peace and security, and Middle East politics, though I'm a pretty versatile journalist.

The crisis of 'pellets' hits the entire Cantabrian coast: the journey of the 26.3 tons spilled by the Toconao ship

10 Jan 2024  |  www.elespanol.com  |  Spanish  |  Marine Contamination

A container ship, Toconao, spilled 26.3 tons of plastic pellets and other materials off the Portuguese coast, leading to a significant environmental crisis along the Cantabrian coast. The spill has affected Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria, prompting these regions to declare level 2 alerts and seek assistance from the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. The Basque Country is also on alert, focusing on preventing the pellets from reaching its shores. The situation has led to a coordinated response from various regional governments to mitigate the environmental impact.

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Xunta de Galicia Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (Miteco) Government of Asturias Government of Cantabria Government of the Basque Country

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Jorge Romance Burgos is a spanish journalist and historian based in Barcelona, Spain. I have more than 10 years experience in national and international media, mainly in television broadcasting, but also in news agency EFE and online news in publico.es or arredol.com. I can act as cameraman too

Living without drinking water: Pontedeume goes eight days without turning on the tap due to the river's turbidity and its metallic sediments

18 Oct 2020  |  www.lasexta.com  |  Spanish  |  Infrastructure

Pontedeume residents have been without potable water for eight days due to the river's turbidity and metallic sediments. Faucets installed on the promenade serve as a temporary solution, and the local council offers a free home delivery service for those unable to fetch water. The hospitality industry sees increased expenses, but some, like Pachi, benefit from higher mineral water sales. With the Christmas season approaching, shellfish harvesters are concerned. The Xunta de Galicia plans to invest 1.5 million euros to address the issue and upgrade the water treatment plant. Although the water now looks clear, health authorities have not yet approved it for consumption.

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