Cuenca

November 3 is Cuenca Day in Ecuador

Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca and the Foundation of Cuenca On November 3, 1820 the city of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca in Ecuador gained independence from Spain. Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca (Cuenca) is the third...

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Fiesta mayor programmes and Zapatero

Party political prejudice, or yet more historical memory bollocks? The programme for the August 2009 fair and feasts of St Bartholomew in Casasimarro (pop 3,400, PSOE mayor), Cuenca province opens with some progressive-atavist...

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Hanging around an enchanting city

Dennis Bock discovers Cuenca's surreal architecture, abstract art, curious cuisine and fantastical rock formations make it an ideal novelist's hideaway If you've ever had the good fortune to live in Spain, as I had in my...

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PHotoEspaña Reports Increase in Attendance Breaking its Own Record

MADRID.- PHotoEspaña reports its best results in terms of visitors to the 74 exhibitions and activities developed in Madrid, Cuenca, Lisbon and Alcalá de Henares. The public has been able to discover the work 249 photographers...

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Unemployment in Spain: Two-tier flexibility

How the burden of adjustment in Spain falls on the underprivileged LIFE is looking up for metalworkers in Cuenca, east of Madrid. They have won a pay rise of 3% in real terms. In a country with falling GDP and unemployment of...

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It's Escorchio In Espana!

Ten provinces were issued with an extreme weather warning this week, as temperatures reached up to 37 degrees. Soaring temperatures provoked a weather warning on Tuesday, to send both residents and sun seeking tourists in...

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Quick Travel Guide to Cuenca, Spain

One of Madrid's Best Day-Trip Destinations Interested in branching out from Madrid? Cuenca, Spain, is known for its scenic views and famous hanging houses. Just about a two hour drive from Madrid, Cuenca is an ideal day-trip...

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The iPhone mini masterpieces that take 'finger-painting' to a new level

They may look like oil paintings on huge canvases but these breathtaking mini masterpieces were created on a 3.5-inch iPhone screen. In a new craze sweeping the world, commuters are knocking out extraordinary 'paintings' on...

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