On Sunday, February 21st, the Madrid chapter of Democrats Abroad (DA) will be hosting the event All Power To All The People: Black Organizing From The Civil Rights Movement To #BlackLivesMatter, where with the help of their two speakers (Nicole Pearson and Stevie Evans) they will be discussing the paradox of citizenship for Black Americans. […]
NATHANIEL TRAN- My sincerest condolences to anyone who has lost a loved one in the wake of violence across the world in the past week. I don’t only speak to the tragedies that struck Paris, but also in solidarity with the Black young men and women who face violent and oppressive circumstances across the United States, […]
Today at 3:00p.m. in Monte Esquinza, please attend a Focus meeting with psychologist Claire Jasinski, who will facilitate a support session on the aftermath of the Paris attacks. Even if you yourself do not feel affected, many of your peers are feeling distraught so please come in support of them. Many thanks!
Dear students, As you have probably heard in the media, there have been attacks in Paris, France that have resulted in many deaths and injuries. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these tragic events. We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed. If you were planning to travel to Paris […]
Si tienes menos de 26 años y utilizas el transporte de la Comunidad de Madrid, estás de suerte. A partir del 1 de octubre habrá una tarifa plana de 20€ para todas las zonas (de la A a la E2) y no tendrás que hacer nada, al ir a recargar la tarjeta tu perfil reconocerá […]
La unidad es la variedad, y la variedad en la unidad es la ley suprema del universo (Isaac Newton). Una buena noticia para esta mañana de lunes. El viernes pasado se firmó un acuerdo por el que las seis Casas de la Diplomacia Pública (Casa América, África, Asia, Árabe, Mediterráneo y Centro Sefarad-Israel) trabajaran en red […]
La mayor web de viajes del mundo, Trip Advisor, ha elegido a la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba como el mejor sitio de interés turístico de Europa, desbancando a lugares tan emblemáticos como la Basílica de San Pedro en el Vaticano, el Partenón o la Acrópolis en Atenas. «La mezcla musulmana y cristiana de este edificio te […]
Spanish nursing assistant Teresa Romero appears to have overcome Ebola after testing negative for the virus. The results for a second test to give her the all-clear are expected shortly. Fifteen people, including her husband Javier Limón, remain in isolation in Madrid’s Carlos III hospital. None have exhibited symptoms of the disease. So far and […]
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The number of patients being monitored for Ebola symptoms in Madrid is now 100. Fifteen are high-risk contacts and a further 83 are under active vigilance at home. None of these people are showing any symptoms of the virus. Some of the people being monitored had interacted with the infected nursing assistant Teresa Romero during […]
As you all probably know by now, a nurse in Spain has tested positive for the Ebola virus after treating an infected missionary who had been repatriated to Madrid from Sierra Leone. The nurse is believed to be the first person to have contracted the virus outside of Central or West Africa. Health authorities said […]