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The event which put Galicia on the map was the discovery, in the 9th century, of what were claimed to be the bones of the martyred Christian saint, James (Santiago). The cathedral which was built on his burial site became the goal of a great pilgrimage and the centre of one of Spain’s most beautiful and most-visited cities, Santiago de Compostela. Much less known, outside Spain, is the small inland city of Lugo – which has the most complete set of Roman walls in the world – and Galicia’s Read more [...] On Aug 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. ( GGAL ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? Grupo Financiero has been witnessing rising earnings estimates following the announcement of robust second-quarter 2013 results. Moreover, this Argentinean bank has delivered an average beat of 5.6% in the past four quarters. Grupo Financiero reported second-quarter 2013 results on Aug 8. Earnings per share of Read more [...] For the inhabitants of the most isolated parts of Spain like rural Galicia, getting access to banks used to mean a time-consuming and potentially hazardous drive – until one bank, Novagalicia, decided to “go mobile” and create what locals now nickname “el bus de dinero” (the money bus).Novagalicia’s mobile bank fleet consists of two “money buses”, complete with cashpoint, armed security guards and a bank clerk waiting behind a desk when you clamber on board. Both buses cover around Read more [...] PRESS RELEASE An expected little push in swell this afternoon gave organizers the opportunity to complete the last four heats of the men's round of 64. Clean 2-3Ft surf was breaking on the main peak by the eastern end of the beach where surfers enjoyed long running lefts and righthanders to showcase their surfing. Vincent Duvignac (FRA) 25, won the fourth and last heat today, advancing into the Round of 32. The stylish regular-footer netted the highest score of the event so far, a 9.07 for a righthander Read more [...] Nonostante la discesa delle temperature e l'arrivo della pioggia, resta alta l'emergenza incendi in Galizia, nel nord ovest della Spagna, dove centinaia di persone sono state evacuate nella notte nel comune di Ribeira, a causa delle fiamme che minacciavano il poligono industriale di Xaras, i depositi di gas e l'ospedale della città. Il fronte delle fiamme, di quattro chilometri di lunghezza, sviluppatosi su cinque focolai, si è rapidamente esteso, fino a lambire il centro abitato del quartiere Read more [...] By David EadePANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR: Is tobacco smuggled across the border from Gibraltar to La Lnea? Of course the answer is yes whether we like it or not. Stand at the border any day and you will see Spanish men and women crossing from Spain, buying cigarettes, concealing them on their bodies, then walking or cycling back across the frontier. As I have said in the past, I know about it, you know about it, and hence the Guardia Civil know about it. If they were intent on stamping out on the practice Read more [...] Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) became the surprise leader of the Vuelta after stage 4 following former red jersey wearer Chris Horner being on the wrong...view thumbnail galleryItalian in top spot for third stage After four days of racing on Galician Galicia in the Vuelta a Espana, and a tough fifth stage out of the remote northwesterly region of Spain that was only decided by a bunch sprint at almost the last possible moment, Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) looks to be settling into his role of leader. There Read more [...] EFE · Competición Carretera · 28/08/2013Vuelta a España: Alejandro Valverde:"Estoy contento por salir entero de Galicia Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) dijo que se sentía "contento por haber salido entero de Galicia", tras unas primeras etapas difíciles de la Vuelta "que han machacado bastante". "Estos días las etapas han sido duras y han machacado. De momento van bien las cosas y me conformo con haber salido entero de Galicia, que no es poco", dijo Valverde al termino de la Read more [...] PRESS RELEASE Galicia delivered smaller conditions on the second day of the Pantin Classic Galicia Pro which allowed the completion of twelve heats of the men's third round. The 6-Star women's event, last deciding stop on the ASP schedule, did not enter the top seeds round today and will wait for conditions to ameliorate before resuming. Hiroto Arai (JPN) 18, lit up the third round of competition in Pantin today, posting a combination of high scores for an impressive total of 16.10 out of 20, one Read more [...] PRESS RELEASE The opening day of the Pantin Classic Galicia Pro was completed in clean 3-4Ft surf at the iconic praia de Pantin in Galicia. Top women surfers opened up the show this morning completing the first two rounds of competition before letting way to the men's first round and half of the second. The intense 28 heats first day enjoyed clear blue skies and fun surf for both divisions. Peterson Crisanto (BRA) 21, rising talent from Brazil and semi-finalist in the previous star event in Lacanau, Read more [...]

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