Madrid, the City That Wouldn’t Lock Down

Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso became something of a culinary sensation earlier this year. At least one restaurant named a pizza after the Spanish politician and leader of the Madrid regional government. Ms. Díaz Ayuso’s face also appeared on the label of an artisanal beer. Then there are Ayuso-style papas, which …

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Amol Rajan’s anti-royal tweets on Kate Middleton and Princes William, Charles and Philip unearthed

The journalist who fronted the BBC’s controversial royal documentary once criticised its ‘utterly relentless, spirit-crushing monarchist propaganda’ and joked about ‘throwing a brick’ at Prince William and Kate, it emerged today. Amol Rajan – the BBC journalist who presented The Princes And The Press – also previously condemned Prince Charles for …

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European markets retreat in the face of Omicron variant

The Omicron variant continued to dominate market sentiment on Thursday, with markets across Europe stepping back while, in the US, early trading pointed to a recovery from Wednesday’s falls. DUBLIN Iseq’s all-share index dipped in tandem with the general mood in Europe, closing 0.23 per cent weaker on 7,935.25. Financials …

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European markets retreat in the face of Omicron

The Omicron variant continued to dominate market sentiment on Thursday, with markets across Europe stepping back while, in the US, early trading pointed to a recovery from Wednesday’s falls. Dublin Iseq’s all-share index dipped in tandem with the general mood in Europe, closing 0.23 per cent weaker on 7,935.25. Financials …

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