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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Exclusive Helicopter Service Connects Morocco and Málaga
Doha – World Aviation Group has launched a new luxury helicopter service connecting Morocco's northern region with Málaga, Spain. According to Spanish news outlets, this exclusive air link significantly reduces travel time between the Costa del Sol and northern Morocco, catering to high-net-worth tourists and businesspeople seeking efficiency and comfort. The service, which begins this summer, offers rapid air transfers between the Costa del Sol and northern Morocco, targeting the luxury tourism market. This initiative, as framed by Iberian media, positions Málaga as a gateway for exclusive tourism from northern Morocco that can extend to other parts of Andalusia, Spain, or even Europe. The helicopter connection bridges the relatively short distance of just over 150 kilometers between Morocco and Málaga, making these nearby locations even more accessible to each other. World Aviation Group's premium service is designed for clients who value speed, comfort, and personalized experiences. Local news outlet El Periódico de Ceuta reported Fernando Gómez, spokesperson for the company, as describing it as 'a unique proposal, with state-of-the-art helicopters virtually unrivaled in Europe, which will add very significant tourism value to Andalusia.' The service offers two main options: private flights providing rapid connections to key destinations like Morocco or Ibiza, and panoramic flights to discover the Costa del Sol from the air, with prices starting from €235. The offerings can be customized to each user depending on the experience they wish to have. Read also: First Electric Ferry Route to Connect Morocco-Spain with Zero-Emission Vessels World Aviation's flagship aircraft is the Bell 429, a high-end helicopter with capacity for six passengers and two crew members, unique in Europe with this configuration. 'It's a model used by its own manufacturer at international fairs, and our top-level maintenance keeps it like new,' Gómez highlighted. Founded in Málaga in 2010, World Aviation has evolved from a flight school to become a comprehensive air operator. The company now has bases throughout Spain and southern Portugal, holding all key European licenses: ATO (training), AOC (transport), and COE (special operations). The company emphasizes safety with pilots who have more than 5,000 flight hours, many with experience in civil and military missions, reinforcing their commitment to security and efficiency. This achievement stands in stark contrast to Hélity, a Ceuta-based company that since 2020 has announced plans to establish regular routes between Algeciras, Morocco, Málaga, and Gibraltar. Hélity's plan included connecting the Algeciras heliport with Tangier and Tetouan, but stalled due to the heliport not being declared a Schengen border, an essential requirement for operating international flights. While Hélity's proposed routes remain unrealized amid ongoing regulatory hurdles, World Aviation has moved forward with helicopter flights to Morocco after completing the required legal and technical procedures within a few months. With this new service, Málaga strengthens its position as an epicenter for luxury tourism in southern Europe—a development Spanish media describe as a leap toward high-end, sky-bound exclusivity and experiential travel. Tags: HelicoptersMalagaMorocco Spain relations
Metro
3 days ago
- Science
- Metro
‘Gateway to the underworld' discovered beneath ancient temple
Hiyah Zaidi Published May 27, 2025 4:46pm Updated May 27, 2025 4:46pm Link is copied Comments An ancient pyramid in Mexico was found to contain liquid mercury and experts believe it may have been considered as a 'gateway to the underworld'. It's thought that this finding could suggest the existence of a king's tomb or a ritual chamber below one of the most ancient cities of the Americas. The Quetzalcoatl temple – also known as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid – sits in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, Mexico, and is thought to have been built around 1,800 and 1,900 years ago (Picture: Yasemin Kalyoncuoglu/Anadolu via Getty) It remained mysterious for many years, until in 2015, when researchers discovered a large amount of liquid mercury, which they suggested meant the structure was used to 'look into the supernatural world'. Mexican researcher Dr Sergio Gómez had spent six years slowly excavating the tunnel, which was unsealed in 2003 after 1,800 years (Picture: REUTERS/Henry Romero) In the excavation, they found three chambers at the end of a 300ft tunnel that sat almost 60ft below the temple. Near one of the entrances, they found a trove of artefacts which includes jade statues, jaguar remains, and a box filled with carved shells and rubber balls. And of course, they also found liquid mercury. This is not the first time liquid mercury has been found at an ancient site. Dr Rosemary Joyce said at the time archaeologists have found mercury at three other sites around Central America (Picture: INAH/Handout via Reuters) Dr Gómez suggests that the liquid may have symbolised an underworld river or lake. This idea is echoed by Dr Annabeth Headreck, a professor at the University of Denver. She told the Guardian that the shimmering reflective qualities of liquid mercury could have resembled 'an underworld river, not that different from the river Styx' (Picture: REUTERS/Henry Romero) She said: 'Mirrors were considered a way to look into the supernatural world, they were a way to divine what might happen in the future. It could be a sort of river, albeit a pretty spectacular one' (Picture: Apolline Guillerot-Malick/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty) Over the next 16 years, Dr Gómez and his team excavated over 3,000 ceremonial and ritual artefacts and have now developed a comprehensive survey of the pyramid and tunnel using LiDAR scanners and photogrammetry. And a few archaeologists have contributed their knowledge of the pyramid site and its cultural significance to amplify their understanding of the site (Picture: DeAgostini/Getty) The temple of Quetzalcoatl is a monument which lies in the centre of the Mesoamerican Teotihuacan universe. It sits around 12 miles northeast of Mexico City in the ancient city of Teotihuacán. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, and receives around 4.5 million visitors annually. The Aztecs referred it as the place where the Gods were created, and the Quetzalcoatl is the third largest pyramid in the city (Picture: REUTERS/Henry Romero)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Manny Ramirez wants to return to MLB as hitting coach, offered his services to 1 manager
Manny Ramirez's days as a power-hitting player are behind him, but the former Boston Red Sox slugger wants to make a return to Major League Baseball in a different role. A source told MassLive's Sean McAdam that Ramirez reached out to an MLB manager over the winter and offered his services. Advertisement MLB reporter Héctor Gómez posted a video to X of Ramirez taking swings on May 26. Ramirez told Gómez he's 'available to work as a hitting coach for any of the 30 MLB teams.' 'I'm confident I can help any team significantly improve their offense,' Ramirez told Gómez. It's been 14 years since Ramirez, 52, was last part of an MLB team. He was a player-coach for Triple-A Iowa — the Chicago Cubs' minor league affiliate — in 2014. Ramirez then became the team's hitting consultant in 2015. Ramirez, a 2004 World Series champion with Boston — is one of 28 players to be in the elusive 500 home runs club. He had 274 homers with the Red Sox. Advertisement While Ramirez wants to bring what he knows about hitting to an MLB team, it's unclear whether it will actually come to fruition. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Family of imprisoned Argentine rescued out of Venezuela in another daring operation
In what is being described as a secret rescue operation, the partner and the son of an Argentine police officer, Nahuel Gallo, who is currently imprisoned by the Venezuelan regime, have managed to leave Venezuela with the help of Argentine authorities, local media reported on Wednesday. Details of the escape remain confidential. Those involved say discretion is essential to protect the safety of María Alexandra Gómez, Gallo's partner, and their son, Victor Benjamin, as well as others who facilitated the operation. According to local media, the Gomez and Benjamin are now in Colombia. Gallo is currently being held at a Venezuelan prison and faces espionage-related charges. Their departure marked the end of a harrowing chapter. Living in the eastern Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui with Gómez's mother, the family endured severe economic hardship and persistent fear of government reprisals. Although Gómez faced no formal travel restrictions, the risk of being detained at the border prompted her to seek help, triggering what sources described as a silent and carefully planned extraction effort. 'We won't be okay until he's free,' Gómez posted on social media in January—a stark reflection of the anxiety surrounding Gallo's situation. That uncertainty remains. Gallo was detained in December after crossing the Francisco de Paula Santander International Bridge into Venezuela to visit his family. Since then, his family's only contact with him has been a brief phone call, made from a cell phone borrowed from a taxi driver on the day of his arrest. The only evidence of his condition is a photograph showing him in prison uniform, reportedly in El Rodeo prison, though his exact location has not been confirmed. In Buenos Aires, Gallo's mother, Griselda Heredia, learned of Gómez and her grandson's escape through the media. 'I am shaken by this news. We had no idea,' she told DNews. 'I am in a state of desperation now because if they let her go, what will happen to my son?' Gallo's arrest came amid escalating repression by the Maduro government. In recent weeks, Venezuelan authorities have detained multiple foreign nationals—including two Argentines who were later released—accusing them of attempting to overthrow the regime following the contested presidential election of July 28, which has been marred by widespread allegations of electoral fraud. The Argentine government has responded with increasing fire. Last Friday, the Foreign Ministry condemned the Maduro regime's actions as 'state terrorism,' singling out Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's second-in-command—as the architect of a 'repressive machine' built on 'fear, kidnappings, forced disappearances, and systematic harassment of family members.' The statement demanded Gallo's immediate release, along with all individuals held without due process, and announced plans to intensify Argentina's complaint against Venezuela before the International Criminal Court, calling for an urgent ruling on alleged crimes against humanity. Diplomatic tensions between Buenos Aires and Caracas have intensified since President Javier Milei took office in Argentina in December 2023. The relationship further deteriorated in February following Argentina's seizure of a Venezuelan aircraft, prompting Caracas to close its airspace. The crisis reached a peak with the arrest of Gallo and later with the dramatic escape of five Venezuelan opposition leaders who had taken refuge in the Argentine embassy in Caracas. The group — Magallí Meda, Claudia Macero, Omar González, Pedro Urruchurtu, and Humberto Villalobos — are close allies of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and had been sheltered in the embassy since March 2024. The embassy, once a refuge for the opposition figures, ended up becoming a flashpoint in the broader geopolitical standoff. After more than a year confined within the diplomatic compound, which has operated under Brazilian protection since Argentine diplomats were expelled, the five managed to flee to the United States earlier this month.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American-Statesman journalists receive top honors from Society for Features Journalism
The American-Statesman received six top awards from the Society for Features Journalism in various categories for excellence in long-form storytelling. SFJ recognizes impactful, moving features stories across the country each year through its awards, which were announced Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 pieces were submitted to this year's national competition, according to the organization, and five Statesman reporters were among the winners. The Statesman received fourth place overall for 'Finest in Features Sweepstakes Awards,' among the top newsrooms honored in all 21 categories. Latino Communities Reporter Emiliano Tahui Gómez received two first-place awards for his 'enlightening' and strong reporting, judges said. Gómez won first place for a sports feature on a Venezuelan immigrant softball league in North Austin, and he received an honorable mention for his feature-writing portfolio. He and fellow Statesman reporters, Tony Plohetski and Keri Heath, placed first for a three-part series examining the 2024 fatal Hays school bus crash in Bastrop County. The three-reporter team also won third place for the same series in the features narrative category. The series has also been honored as a finalist for a 2025 Education Writers Award, which has yet to be announced. And the reporting team recently received an award from the Fort Worth chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in general news writing. Judges called their narrative account of the bus crash an 'excellent retelling of the totality of this tragedy.' In the arts and culture criticism category for the national features contests, Matthew Odam, a longtime food critic for the Statesman, won second place for the 'clarity and vividness' of his writing, and Features Editor Deborah Sengupta Stith won third place for her 'beautiful' music reviews. The Statesman's Austin360 entertainment staff was awarded a prestigious international award Thursday from the International News Media Association for their Austin City Sounds event, which was held during the week between Austin City Limits Festival's two-weekend event last year. Awarded "Best Use of an Event to Build a News Brand," the team hosted a live music show at Guero's Taco Bar on South Congress Avenue featuring four Austin-based musicians and bands showcasing different stylings of the city's music. Statesman health reporter Nicole Villapando also won the Anson Jones Award on Thursday from the Texas Medical Association for her story on 10,812 Texas children who were unenrolled from Medicaid by the state and moved to another program with higher costs. Higher education reporter Lily Kenner earlier this year received a Texas School Bell Award for an outstanding feature on education issues for her story on the effects of the elimination of diversity-related jobs at the University of Texas. The award is administered through the Texas State Teachers Association. "I am immensely proud of the work our journalists produce at the Statesman," said Editor in Chief Courtney Sebesta. "They strive to tell the stories of every day Central Texans with compassion and honesty. Receiving recognition from our peers is a wonderful and humbling feeling." Other awards Statesman reporters have won this year can be found here and here. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Statesman journalists receive top honors at national features awards
