Spanish News in English EL PAÍS

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As the summer season progresses, the news about the coronavirus in Spain is increasingly concerning. Infections are continuing to rise, in particular among young people, and this pressure is now starting to be felt in the country's hospitals.

Meanwhile, there was also a surprising ruling this week from the Constitutional Court, which decided that the state of alarm implemented last year at the outset of the pandemic was unconstitutional. This means that fines imposed by the police during the lockdown may have to be repaid to citizens.

And finally, EL PAÍS spoke to teachers who are supporters of the bilingual system in Spanish schools, moving on a debate that has sparked a great deal of interest among our readers on social media.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

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SIMON HUNTER Editor El País English Edition

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Spanish News on EL PAÍS

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Protests erupted across Spain this week over the alleged homophobic killing of Samuel Luiz in Galicia. Four people have so far been arrested in connection with the murder of the 24-year-old nurse, who was brutally beaten to death by what police have called a "human pack."

In coronavirus news, cases continue to surge among young people, with the cumulative incidence rate for the 20-29 age group now at 911 cases per 100,000 inhabitants – three times the national average. The situation has prompted several regions to reintroduce measures aimed at curbing contagions.

Meanwhile in Spain, the Spanish Cabinet greenlighted a sweeping bill – popularly known as the "Only Yes Means Yes" law – to provide comprehensive protection and assistance to victims of sexual violence.

And finally, we looked at the story behind the Spanish hit song 'Macarena,' which shot to the US charts in 1996 and stayed there for 14 week.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

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MELISSA KITSON

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Experts predict Iraq-like weather for Spain in the near future

Heatwaves at currently unimaginable temperatures will increase throughout the Iberian peninsula in two projected scenarios by 2050, according to a recent study. Read the article on EL PAÍS

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Spanish News in English EL PAÍS

Dear readers,

The big news this week was the announcement that Spain will now require UK travelers to present a negative coronavirus test or proof of full vaccination due to concerns over the delta variant.

The changes come amid a surge in contagions among young people in Spain, with one outbreak linked to students returning from vacations in Mallorca leading to more than 1,000 cases.

In other news, the Spanish government has approved a draft bill that paves the way for gender self-identification. The document, which still needs to undergo review and secure parliamentary backing, has been described as "a giant leap for the rights of trans and LGBTI people.”

And finally, we looked at why young Spaniards are taking longer than other Europeans to leave home.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

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MELISSA KITSON

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Spanish News in English EL PAÍS

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Nine Catalan separatists jailed for their involvement in the failed 2017 secession attempt in Catalonia were released from prison on Wednesday after receiving government pardons. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the move as a bid to restore "social harmony" in the region, but the opposition argue it was politically motivated.

In other news, antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee was found dead in his cell in a penitentiary in Barcelona. Prison workers found the 75-year-old hanging and authorities are treating the case as a suicide.

Meanwhile in Spain, a coronavirus outbreak linked to student vacations in Mallorca has led to hundreds of positive cases, with 320 contagions recorded just in Madrid. The news comes as expert warn that the delta strain of the virus will become predominant in a matter of weeks.

And finally, as of Saturday, face masks in Spain will no longer need to be worn outside if social distancing can be respected. To help clarify the changes, EL PAÍS published an infographic special on what rules apply to the beach, public transportation and open-air events.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

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MELISSA KITSON

A century ago Ludwig Wittgenstein changed philosophy for ever

 

Written in the trenches, his “Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus” (526 numbered statements) baffles and inspires

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951) is regarded by many as the most outstanding philosopher of the twentieth century.

Yes, I know this is so little ... but it might arouse your curiosity.

The book is 75 pages long – "As to the shortness of the book, I am awfully sorry for it ... If you were to squeeze me like a lemon you would get nothing more out of me," he told Ogden – and presents seven numbered propositions (1–7), with various sub-levels 

1. The world is everything that is the case.
2. What is the case, the fact, is the existence of atomic facts.
3. The logical picture of the facts is the thought.
4. The thought is the significant proposition.
5. Propositions are truth-functions of elementary propositions.
6. The general form of a truth-function is:This is the general form of proposition.
7. Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.

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La empresa OCAglobal con sede en Cartagena está buscando a una persona con conocimiento de inglés dispuesta a trabajar como mediador/interprete durante los próximos cinco o seis meses.
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Sleep deprivation and how to avoid it

From waking at the same time every day to wearing socks in bed, expert strategies for a good night’s rest

· For ‘Sleep Doctor’ Michael Breus, getting enough rest is simple: understand how much you need, and work out the best time for you to sleep, work and exercise
· Always sleep at the same time, and wake up the right way, he also says. For Dr Jess Andrade, there’s one thing you must wear in bed for a good night’s sleep
Tara Loader Wilkinson Published: 4:15am, 29 May, 2021

Spanish News in English EL PAÍS

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The big news this week was the announcement from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that face masks will no longer need to be worn outdoors from Saturday, June 26.

The much-awaited statement came at a time when the vaccination campaign has moved on to the over-40 age group in much of the country, and with the incidence of the virus at its lowest level since last August.

Meanwhile in Spain, violence against women has surged in the space of a month, with 12 women killed by their current or former partners since May 17. The latest victim was Consuelo, 81, who was attacked and killed with a hammer by her husband this week.

And finally, we are back with another episode of our ¿Qué? Spanish News Podcast, in which we look at the tragic disappearance of Olivia and Anna in Tenerife, and discuss how Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez‘s expected "bilateral meeting” with US President Joe Biden turned into a brief, hallway chat.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

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MELISSA KITSON

'Zumping'

I don't usually post articles written in Spanish on the blog, but some exceptions are really worthwhile: this is an example. Don't miss the "Tabla. Neologismos: Combinaciones compuestas más comunes (New Words y Buzzwords)"!   

On NIUS by Soraya García-Sánchez, Profesora del Departamento de Filología Moderna, Traducción e Interpretación (Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

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or practise 5 new ones a day, 

or see how many you can remember from a 10-minute session, 

or make a true sentence for you with the new ones ...

Tough, though, thought, through & thorough... and more words containing "-ough(-)"

Spanish News in English EL PAÍS

Dear readers,

Our headlines were dominated this week by developments in the world of travel, as Spain slowly starts to reopen to foreign visitors ahead of the key summer tourism season.

Meanwhile, in Tenerife there was a tragic discovery, as the body of one of the missing girls kidnapped by their father in April was found in a bag weighed down at the bottom of the sea. On Friday the search continued for the youngster's missing sister.

On the international stage, there was good news for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is due to meet US President Joe Biden for the first time next week, at a bilateral meeting on the fringes of a NATO summit.

And finally, we are back with another episode of our ¿Qué? Spanish News Podcast, in which we consider the role of the Spanish regional governments during the coronavirus crisis.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

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SIMON HUNTER Editor El País English Edition

Connotative Words

When you look up a word in the dictionary, you will find its literal, or denotative, meaning. This is the basic definition of the word. However, many words — especially nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs — also have connotative meanings. Discover the emotional side of words by reviewing some connotation examples. Read the article by Your Dictionary

Plazo admisión nuevos alumnos

Hoy se abre el plazo de admisión de nuevos alumnos en la EOI de Cartagena. 

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Spanish News in English

Dear readers,

There was good news on the coronavirus front in Spain this week, as the number of Covid-19 deaths fell to their lowest in May since the month of August.

Meanwhile, the country's health authorities have opted to vaccinate the 40-49 age group with the Janssen vaccine, which will speed the campaign up given that it only requires one shot to offer its full protection.

From Monday, global travelers will be able to return to Spanish borders, but only if they have been vaccinated more than 14 days previously. The full details of these restrictions are due to be released today, Saturday.

And finally, there are new coronavirus restrictions in force across Spain. Check out our interactive map to see what you can and can't do, depending on your location.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition, and that you are staying safe.

Thanks for reading.
SIMON HUNTER Editor El País English Edition