After weeks of political violence, voters on the island nation of Madagascar went to the polls on Thursday to elect a president, even though 10 of the 13 candidates called for a boycott, accusing the man they are vying to replace of unfairly tilting the process in his favor.Most of the 30 million residents of this nation off the southeastern coast of Africa live in poverty. A series of weather-related catastrophes in recent years have damaged the country’s agricultural production, its economic mainstay, increasing the humanitarian crisis.Madagascar is heavily reliant on foreign aid, and there are fears that a disputed…
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Home » Spanish Learning Resources » The 10 Best Spanish Dictionaries for Kids in 2023 Spanish dictionaries for kids are great for young learners who need a simple, visual resource. They’re also useful learning tools for older students looking for a Spanish dictionary they won’t get lost in. In this post, you’ll get 10 excellent children’s dictionaries in Spanish and English, arranged by age range. They each have features that will help you or your child learn faster and more efficiently, and they’re fun to read! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you…
The 2023 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family. The Mannum Christmas Pageant and after party will be held in Randell Street on Saturday 2 December 2023 at 5pm. Activities for the kids will include face painting, glitter tattoos and having a balloon twisted into amazing shapes with Mad Hatterz Parties. There will be entertainment up and down the street, plus out the back of Pretoria Hotel on the lawns. Humphrey B. Bear will be a special guest following this year’s pageant. At 7pm, after the Pageant, you can ‘Sing and Dance with Humphrey’…
Buying Property in LondonFor Italian families who plan on settling in London long-term, buying a home may make sense financially and provide stability. Here’s an overview of what to know about buying property as an Italian in London:Mortgages for ExpatsGetting a mortgage as an expat or foreign national buying in the UK can be tricky, as most UK banks and lenders will require you to have indefinite leave to remain or settled status. However, there are some banks that specialise in mortgages for expats, so do your research to find lenders who will work with your immigration status. You’ll likely…
Boujemaa Kouti still remembers the screams of his neighbors trapped under the rubble of their houses, calling for help that horrific night 63 years ago.He was just 8 and asleep when a large earthquake struck Morocco in 1960, wiping out entire neighborhoods in the coastal city of Agadir, near the Atlas Mountains, and killing at least 12,000 people.“I saw stars when I woke up,” Mr. Kouti said, and then he heard “people screaming ‘Save me’ — calling for their family.”Mr. Kouti’s older brother died, and the Kouti family lived in tents for almost a year as Agadir was mostly rebuilt…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » 60+ Essential Onomatopoeia in Spanish for Sound Effects, Animals, People and More Onomatopoeia—or, onomatopeya in Spanish—are words associated with sounds. Take animal noises as an example. The word “buzz” represents the noise a bee makes. Learning onomatopoeia in Spanish might not seem important at first. But knowing these fun little words will help you better understand Spanish media—like TV shows, movies, songs and comic books—and spice up your study routine. In this post, we’ll learn over 60 common onomatopoeia in Spanish. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that…
Magill Sunrise Mega Christmas Market Presented by the Magill Sunrise Rotary Club, the Mega Christmas Market will feature over 50 stalls selling all sorts of potential presents, a coffee van, food vans, a massive Christmas raffle and a visit from Santa between 11am and 12pm. The market is held at Campbelltown Memorial Oval and there are both indoor and outdoor stalls. Indoor stalls are in an air conditioned environment making sure the market will operate in all but the most extreme weather circumstances. Find Campbelltown Memorial Oval on the corner of Lower North East and Darley Roads in Paradise (enter the…
Procedure to Apply for CitizenshipApplying for Italian citizenship is a significant milestone on your journey to making Italy your home. To initiate this process, you must meet specific eligibility criteria, including residency requirements, and provide evidence of Italian ancestry in the case of Italian Dual Citizenship. The procedure begins with thorough documentation. You will need to gather essential documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, and proof of your lineage.Consulting with a lawyer who specializes in Italian citizenship matters is highly advisable. They will assist you in navigating the complex paperwork, ensuring that you meet all the requirements and avoid…
Liberia’s president, George Weah, conceded defeat on Friday night in his bid for a second term, after a tight runoff against Joseph Boakai, a 78-year-old political veteran, in an election that was considered a test of democracy in the West African nation.Mr. Boakai, who had served as vice president for 12 years under the former president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, defeated Mr. Weah, a 57-year-old former soccer star, by a razor-thin margin. The country’s national election commission stopped short of declaring a winner on Friday afternoon, but announced that with more than 99 percent of the ballots counted, Mr. Boakai held…
Welcome to our end-of-the-year vacation guide 2023! The end of the year is approaching, and our datebooks begin to fill with activities from school and family commitments; we must decorate the house for the holidays, buy gifts, etc. But stop! Why not take advantage of the end-of-year holidays to plan a family trip that will leave you with beautiful memories? In this article, we will provide you with a guide to plan your end-of-the-year vacations in 2023. Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today. Why Plan a Year-End Vacation…