By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Nov 8 (EFE).- Conservative, multicultural, welcoming and safe. This is Qatar, a small country with a population of just under 3 million, 80% of whom are foreigners, and which is gearing up to host the World Cup to showcase to the world its remarkable social, cultural and economic evolution. The … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliú Doha, Oct 28 (EFE).- In a country surrounded by desert and bound by efficient resource management, sustainability has become a necessity at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a reality manifested in the design of the tournament’s stadiums and which makes it the greenest sporting event in history. Waste management, the … Read more
Madrid, Oct 27 (EFE).- The president of Spain’s Efe news agency, Gabriela Cañas, on Thursday called for a united effort in news verification, which she said was “essential” in preserving the truth. The head of the news agency also advocated for a more effective “solidarity” to be shown to media outlets that suffer attacks on … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Oct 21 (EFE).- Traditional markets, beaches, the desert, museums, the city’s skyline. Qatar is a world full of sensations that you can discover through our list of 9 must-see places if you are planning to go to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 1. SOUQ WAQIF If there is a place … Read more
By Gonzalo Sánchez Rome, Oct 18 (EFE).- He may be one of the most famous actors in the world but Russell Crowe is crystal clear in his belief that success is not measured by the opinions of others. “I think measurement of success is an individual judgment, you don’t require somebody else’s list of achievements … Read more
Doha, Oct 11 (EFE).- Falconry has been a practice in Qatar for over 5,000 years. Considered an essential part of its culture, falcons hold a special status in the Gulf nation and drive a million-dollar industry that reflects a national fascination with this age-old tradition. These birds of prey are not only sold for high … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliú Doha, Oct 4 (EFE).- Doha, the main venue for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is a modern and futuristic capital where skyscrapers, contemporary buildings and streets, as well as promenades that have been completely remodeled for the event, contrast with the traditions and history encapsulated by Souq Waqif market, its … Read more
Doha, Sep 30 (EFE).- With less than two months to go before the ball starts rolling in Qatar’s Lusail as the 2022 World Cup gets underway, Efe has compiled a list of top tips to make your experience as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. First off, in order to enter the country you must secure … Read more
Washington, Oct 3 (EFE).- Kim Kardashian has agreed to settle charges totalling $1.26 million for an unlawful cryptocurrency advert she published on social media, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday. The SEC ordered the celebrity to pay the charges after it found she had not disclosed that she had been paid $250,000 … Read more
Zaragoza, Spain, Sep 28 (EFE).- Spain’s international news agency EFE is undergoing a transformation to offer new products underpinned by an innovative and transversal approach all the while upholding the quality of its information, the organization’s president Gabriela Cañas told the World News Media Congress Wednesday. In her address to the congress, which has convened … Read more
Madrid (EFE).- Spanish News Agency EFE will attend the World News Media Congress, organized by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), which will take place in Zaragoza from September 28-30 to analyze and discuss the future of journalism. Recent events in Europe have put the spotlight on fresh challenges news publishers are facing which … Read more
Moscow, Sep 27 (EFE).- The final day of voting in referendums on joining Russia began Tuesday in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, state news agency TASS reported. Polling stations opened at 8 am local time (05:00 GMT) and will close at 4 pm, after which the count will begin. The referendums, to which Kyiv and the international … Read more
