San Juan, (EFE).- Willie Colón, the legendary trombonist, composer, and performer of salsa icons such as ‘Idilio’ and ‘Gitana,’ who achieved massive success alongside singers Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75 due to health complications in a New York hospital. “It is with profound sadness that we … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliú Madrid, Feb 21 (EFE).- Drawing inspiration from classic survival horror and the dark imagery of Spanish religious folklore, “Crisol: Theater of Idols” has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of this year’s video game releases. The debut title from Madrid-based Vermila Studios pushes creative boundaries with a haunting blend of … Read more
Javier Picazo Feliú | Madrid (EFE).- Reanimal does not require deep dialogue, flashy cinematics or violence to instil fear; outstanding art direction, cooperative stealth mechanics and an oppressive atmosphere suffice. This game will be released on all consoles and is an evolution of the formula with which Sweden’s Tarsier Studios revolutionised the genre following the … Read more
By Susana Madera Quito (EFE) – In a historic house built about 200 years ago, in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center, works Antonio Cuesta, a restorer who is called “doctor” by some of his clients because he heals relics, revives colonial images, and restores memories to pieces that seemed doomed to oblivion. At 58 … Read more
By Irene Escudero Madrid, Nov 25 (EFE).—Mexican writer Cristina Rivera Garza said Monday that her sister, murdered in 1990, would have had a greater chance of survival today, as she marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Nov. 25) and called for collective memory, justice, and action against gender violence. “We … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, one of the genre’s most influential global figures, died on Monday at the age of 81 due to complications from pneumonia, his wife Latifa Chambers announced on social media. “With deep sadness, I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, passed away due to a seizure caused by … Read more
Valencia, Spain (EFE).- Rosalía lit up the Los40 Music Awards Santander 2025 gala with her fourth studio album, Lux, which she released on Friday, and performed one of its songs, “Reliquia,” live for the first time, opening the show with an orchestra and surrounded by candles. The international star was the first to perform at … Read more
By Pablo de Aguinaco Cairo (EFE).- Egypt will inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Nov. 1, marking the long-awaited opening of what will be the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization. Located just two kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Pyramids of Giza, the museum will house more than 100,000 artifacts spanning … Read more
By Juan Carlos Espinosa Havana (EFE).- The centennial of Celia Cruz, Cuba’s “Queen of Salsa” and one of the most iconic voices in Latin music, passed largely unnoticed in her homeland on Tuesday. While fans around the world celebrated her legacy, the Cuban government remained silent, and several local tributes were reportedly canceled, leaving only … Read more
Los Angeles, US (EFE).- Taylor Swift has officially broken Adele’s long-standing record for the best-selling album in a single week in the United States, according to data released on Wednesday by Billboard. Swift’s latest studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, sold 3.5 million units in its first week after its release last Friday, surpassing … Read more
By Ali Mustafa Bir al-Abd, Egypt (EFE).- Along the shore of Lake Bardawil in Egypt’s North Sinai, young men rise at dawn to collect birds caught in centuries-old nets. What has long been a seasonal tradition, passed down since Pharaonic times, is now contributing to the decline of migratory species facing extinction. Every year between … Read more
International Newsroom, Sep 22 (EFE).- Tom Holland had to be rushed to the hospital after suffering a mild concussion during the filming of the new Spider-Man movie but he is expected to return to work in a few days, several US media outlets reported. Holland was injured on Friday while performing a stunt during the … Read more
