Seoul, Oct 13 (EFE).- More than 500,000 copies of South Korean author Han Kang’s novels and other works have been sold since she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, publishers reported on Sunday. Kyobo and Yes24, two of South Korea’s leading online and physical book retailers, said that as of Sunday afternoon, they had … Read more
Copenhagen, Oct 10 (EFE).- South Korean writer Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish academy announced on Thursday. The South Korean was honored “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life,” the The academy noted that Han Kang’s work frequently delves … Read more
Seoul, Sep 30 (EFE).- Suga, one of the members of the hugely popular K-Pop boy band BTS, was fined 15 million won (about $11,500) for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. The Seoul Western District Court imposed the fine on the 31-year-old singer on Friday, local news agency Yonhap reported Monday, citing … Read more
Haro, Spain, Jun 29 (EFE).- More than 8,000 people took part Saturday in the annual Wine Battle of Haro, the capital of Spain’s world famous La Rioja wine-producing region. More than 40,000 liters of wine were thrown by the “combatants” of this unique contest, who gathered early the morning near the Hermitage of San Felices … Read more
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Riyadh, June 24 (EFE) – Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the launch of its performing arts center, expected to attract 800,000 visitors annually. The arts center is part of the al-Qiddiya mega-tourism project being constructed south of Riyadh to serve as the country’s “capital of entertainment, sports, and culture.” According to Al Qiddiya Investment Company, … Read more
Los Angeles, June 22 (EFE).- “Inside Out 2” has surpassed $500 million in global box office collections, becoming the highest-grossing film in the United States in 2024 after just eight days in theaters, Walt Disney said on Saturday. The sequel to the 2015 hit about the inner workings of a young girl’s mind continues Riley’s … Read more
Beijing, Jun 10 (EFE).- China was celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival on Monday, during which millions of trips are planned, while its National Meteorological Center issued alerts for high temperatures and intense rainfall countrywide. Competitors row back the boat to the start point as rescuers pull rowers out of the water after capsizing during a … Read more
Madrid, May 28 (EFE).- Becoming the Dutch painter Rembrandt and tasting tapas inspired by the art of ‘chiaroscuro’ (Italian for ‘light-dark’) is now possible thanks to a ‘360’ immersive experience in central Madrid that combines new technologies, gastronomy and classical art. From May 29 to June 15, “Inside the Gaze” pays tribute to the legacy … Read more
By Mónica Rubalcava Los Angeles, US, May 18 (EFE).- The foundations of Hollywood as the global movie capital and the American ideals perpetuated in its golden era films were largely laid by the Jewish community in the United States. This is affirmed by a new exhibition “Hollywoodland” in California that traces the Jewish origins of … Read more
By Alicia García de Francisco Cannes, France, May 16 (EFE).- Moderate applause and boos on Thursday followed the first press screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis”, an excessive film in every sense, seemingly disliked by the majority but that still pleased the veteran’s staunchest defenders. It is a futuristic story in which New York has … Read more
Washington, May 1 (EFE).- Acclaimed American novelist Paul Auster, author of a prolific work including the “New York Trilogy,” “Brooklyn Follies,” and “The Invention of Solitude,” has passed away at the age of 77. Auster passed away on Tuesday at his home in Brooklyn, New York, due to lung cancer. He is survived by his … Read more
Brazilian Congresswoman Gleisi Hoffmann, president of the Workers’ Party, accused Elon Musk of threatening democracy in Brazil by attacking its judiciary. Musk’s remarks about censorship and his defiance of court orders were strongly condemned by Hoffmann and the head of the Federal Attorney General’s Office, who called for clear regulation of social networks in response.