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Spain consolidates its classification as a full democracy and is now the 18th best democracy in the world according to The Economist
The country has improved its position compared to last year and remains among only 22 full democracies out of 167 countries analysed by the Intelligence Unit of the prestigious British publication Spain obtained an overall score of 8.18 out of 10, and the best scores...
The cultural heritage Spain has left in the world
Throughout history Spain has been a country that has constantly worked towards expanding education and knowledge. This was most evident during the centuries in which Spanish territories extended throughout the world: from the arrival of Columbus in...
The Mediterranean diet, is considered to be the best in the world
In the global ranking prepared by U.S. News & World Report based on 35 diets, it has come in at number one in addition to being considered the best in categories such as, best diet for healthy eating, easiest to follow, most suitable for diabetics and best...
Spain is among the top ten most advanced countries in terms of gender parity
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020, Spain ranks eighth in the world as one of the most advanced countries in terms of gender parity. The World Economic Forum has just published the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, in...
Spain, is the third country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites
With a strategic location between Europe and Africa, the enormous cultural and artistic influence of different civilizations throughout the centuries, and great natural treasures, it is not surprising that Spain is one of the world's cultural hubs, nor...
Spaniards, are highly aware and concerned about the impact of climate change
International organisations such as Pew Research and YouGov estimate that more than 80% of the Spanish population is aware and concerned about the impact of climate change. According to the latest Global Climate Risk Index (GRI), prepared by the NGO...
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Spanish scientists are revolutionising the fight against cancer
The Catalan Joan Massagué, director of the Sloan Kettering Institute in New York, and his team of scientists, have deciphered the origins of metastasis, a discovery that changes the way we see the disease and has shed light on improving treatments in the future ...
The Association of ‘The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain’ adds 15 new villages to its list in 2020
The network now has a total of 94 villages that have passed the heritage, protection, conservation and cultural requirements The Association of ‘The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain‘ (Los Pueblos Mas Bonitos de España), whose objective is to promote the small...
The Way of St James: internationally famous
For the third consecutive year, it is expected to break its record of pilgrims: more than 350,000, 50% of which are visitors from around the world, attracted by the cultural and global projection of an ancient tradition Despite being an ancient tradition, the...
With the designation of Talavera ceramics by UNESCO Spain is now the European country with the most intangible heritage in Europe and the fourth in the world.
It is also among one the three countries in the world with the most World Heritage sites with a total of 48 sites, including the Alhambra, the cathedral of Burgos and the works of Gaudí. “Our country is, internationally, synonymous with heritage, culture and history,...
Global Spain organises a panel of experts on disinformation, fake news and climate change denialism at COP25
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Climate change denialism uses disinformation techniques such as fake news, manipulation and online tactics to contradict the evidence-based scientific consensus on the global warming emergency. Guarantying access to truthful information is essential...
The Davis Cup Finals consolidate Madrid as the international capital of tennis
Madrid has once again become the world capital of tennis with the celebration of the new format of the Davis Cup, from which the next world tennis champions will be crowned. With the new changes to the Davis Cup world tournament, the best tennis players in the...
This Is The Real Spain is the blog of Global Spain to spread the word about the real Spain, with its strengths and challenges within and outside our borders. Readers can find these strengths divided up between our three main pillars: democracy, modernity and citizenship. Because Spain is a modern country in which its citizens are the basis for the spectacular progress made in recent decades. And the 40 years of Constitution which we recently celebrated provide us with the perfect lever to remember these successes. Find out more
