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Made in Spain: ArcelorMittal Steel

Posted on February 11, 2015 by johnkwhi

ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel making company in the world with almost 240,000 employees in 20 countries, including at six locations in Spain: Etxebarri, Lesaka, and Sestao in the Basque Country, Avilés and Gijón in Asturias, and Sagunto in … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy in Spain: How the wind and the sun are changing our world

Posted on August 30, 2014 by johnkwhi

Everyone knows the windmills of La Mancha from Don Quixote and that the south of Spain is one of the sunniest and hottest parts of Europe, drawing record numbers of tourists each year. But did you know that Spain is … Continue reading →

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Modern Government – Love and toys for all?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by johnkwhi

Spain is a constitutional monarchy with 350 members (or deputies) elected every four years to the Congreso de los Diputados located in its capital Madrid. There are two main political parties, the right-wing Partido Popular (People’s Party or PP) which … Continue reading →

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La Liga, the Premiership, and other professional sports – Fair or foul?

Posted on December 7, 2013 by johnkwhi

I haven’t had much time to watch sports since I arrived in Spain this past summer. Most of the good ones require a cable subscription anyway, e.g., Canal+ (at €50 a month). For free, I get Masters tennis, cycling, and … Continue reading →

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