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A view of Gothenburg, in Sweden. Photo: Pixabay.

World

CRIME

Swedish police probe starts after blast hits building in Gothenburg

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/28/21

20 people were taken to hospital

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Air carrier Swiss warns cabin crew to get vaccinated or face layoffs

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/28/21

Anyone unwilling to get the jab can expect to be fired in January

World

ELECTIONS

Portugal's Socialists win local elections but lose Lisbon

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/28/21

Politicians called on people to make use of their right to vote, given the freedom of movement they have regained following lockdowns and restrictions

Coronavirus

NIGHTLIFE

Nightclubs set to reopen in Mallorca but dancers must wear masks

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/27/21

People may hit the dance floors as of October 8, the region's government said on Monday, in view of the low rate of infection

FILED - Catalan MEP Carles Puigdemont holds a press conference regarding his immunity at the European Parliament in Brussels. Photo: Jan Van De Vel/European Parliament/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

Spain

DETENTION

Puigdemont leaves Sardinia but will return for hearing, says lawyer

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/27/21

He is accused of rebellion and misappropriation of public funds in connection with the illegal referendum and Catalonia's attempted secession

Spain

UPDATE

Lava flowing again from La Palma volcano after brief pause

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/27/21

The lava flow was approaching the sea on Monday, prompting the authorities to impose a curfew on several nearby towns

World

ELECTION

Germany Social Democrats win election ahead of Merkel's conservatives

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/27/21

Olaf Scholz ran a successful campaign that underscored his competence and maximized his personal popularity with voters. He campaigned for a higher minimum wage, tax reductions for middle and low…

26 September 2021, Spain, Barcelona: Barcelona's Gerard Pique (R) and Levante's Dani Gomez battle for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and UD Levante at Camp Nou. Photo: David Ramirez/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Sports

BARCELONA 3-0 LEVANTE

Barcelona beats Levante with authority; Ansu Fati returns to score

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

An inspired performance from Aitor Fernandez prevented Barca from significantly boosting their goal difference as they totally dominated the game

26 September 2021, Tunisia, Tunis: Supporters of Tunisia's Islamic Ennahdha party, take part in a demonsration on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, against President Keis Saied, after expanded his powers by taking over legislative and executive authorities. Photo: Chokri Mahjoub/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

World

AFRICA

Thousands protest against Tunisian president amid political crisis

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

"We want to return to democracy," said one young man who was turned away by the police.

Hugo, aged 7, rides past a 4x7 metre rainbow arch in front of St Paul's Cathedral in London, made entirely of recycled aluminium cans, which has been installed by recycling initiative "Every Can Counts", in partnership with The City of London Corporation, to encourage people to recycle. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire/dpa

World

LGBT

Swiss come out clearly in favour of gay marriage in referendum

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

Opponents of gay marriage particularly objected to adoptions by same-sex couples and the availability of sperm donations for lesbian couples.

Sports

BOXING

Oleksandr Usyk ends Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight reign

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

Joshua was hurt on several occasions , most notably in the final seconds of the fight as a flurry of punches sent the Briton reeling back to the ropes

25 September 2021, Spain, Madrid: Real Madrid's Nacho Fernandez in action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal CF at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Photo: Apo Caballero/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Sports

FOOTBALL

Real Madrid miss chance to increase advantage in draw with Villarreal

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

Villarreal showed the early initiative and went close after 15 minutes with the only shot on target in the first half.

Spain

CATALONIA

Ex-Catalan separatist leader to attend extradition hearing in Italy

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

However, the court made it clear that Puigdemont should not be detained or extradited until the legal dispute over immunity is finally resolved

Spain

CANARY ISLANDS

Flights to La Palma disrupted due to volcano eruption

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/25/21

Firefighters and other volunteers helping their efforts were forced to retreat as flow levels increased

Spain

CANARY ISLANDS

Further villages evacuated in La Palma as volcano becomes more active

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/25/21

So far, 6,000 people have been evacuated since the volcano first erupted

24 September 2021, Bavaria, Munich: Armin Laschet , candidate for Chancellor of the CDU/CSU party and Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) are on stage at the official end of the election campaign of the CDU and CSU in the Festhalle at the Nockherberg. Laschet is holding a gingerbread heart with the sugar icing inscription "Chancellor for Germany". Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa

World

ELECTION

Milestones during Merkel's 16 years in power

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/25/21

Here are some of her key moments as chancellor:

Spain

POLITICS

Italian judge orders release of ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/25/21

The Catalan separatist and member of the European parliament is trying to avoid extradition to Spain where he faces a trial on charges of sedition for his role in holding an illegal referendum on…