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Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to Host MotoGP Until 2031

In a significant development for motorsport enthusiasts in Spain, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has secured its place on the MotoGP calendar until at least 2031. This announcement was made by Miquel Sàmper, the Minister of Enterprise and Labour of the Generalitat de Catalunya, following the signing of a new agreement with Dorna, the organizing body of the MotoGP World Championship.

Extended Contract and Economic Impact

The new contract, set to be formally signed on Thursday, extends the current agreement that was due to expire in 2026. This extension is a result of lengthy and complex negotiations between the Generalitat de Catalunya and Dorna. Sàmper highlighted that these negotiations were "complicated, costly, long, and tough" due to Dorna's plans to reduce the number of MotoGP events in the Iberian Peninsula starting from 2027.

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Concerns Rise as 14-Year-Old Goes Missing in Santander, Cantabria

In the coastal city of Santander, Cantabria, a sense of urgency and concern has gripped the community following the disappearance of a 14-year-old minor. The incident, reported on February 11, 2025, has prompted local authorities and residents to launch a thorough search and investigation.

Details of the Disappearance

The minor, whose identity has not been disclosed to protect privacy, was last seen in the vicinity of their home in Santander. Family members and friends raised the alarm when the teenager failed to return home at the expected time, triggering an immediate response from local law enforcement.

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Family Receives Compensation After Man Dies Following Two-Year Wait for Medical Treatment

In a poignant and troubling case highlighting the strains on Spain's healthcare system, a family has been awarded compensation after a man died following a two-year wait for essential medical treatment.

The incident occurred in the La Rioja region, where the man, whose identity has not been disclosed for privacy reasons, had been awaiting medical intervention for a critical condition since 2021. The prolonged delay in receiving the necessary care ultimately led to his tragic death.

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Groundbreaking DNA Research Unveils Secrets of El Mirón Cave in Northern Spain

In a significant breakthrough in archaeological and genetic research, a recent study has uncovered a wealth of new information about the human and animal populations that inhabited El Mirón Cave in northern Spain, a site that has been a treasure trove of prehistoric discoveries.

The Discovery of the Red Lady

Approximately 19,000 years ago, a woman from a group of hunter-gatherers passed away and was buried in El Mirón Cave, located in the Cantabrian region of Spain. Her remains, discovered in 2010 by archaeologists Lawrence Straus from the University of New Mexico and David Cuenca Solana, were found behind an engraved block at the back of the cave's vast vestibule. The woman, estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old at the time of her death, was nicknamed the "Red Lady of El Mirón" due to her bones being coated with red ochre, a pigment composed of iron oxide with flashes of specular hematite.

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Heroic Act in Gibaja: Local Man Climbs Pipes to Extinguish Kitchen Fire

In a dramatic and heroic incident, a resident of Gibaja, a small town in the Cantabria region of Spain, has been hailed as a hero for his bravery in extinguishing a kitchen fire that threatened the safety of his neighbors.

The Incident

On February 11, 2025, a kitchen fire broke out in a residential building in Gibaja, sending panic among the residents. The quick-thinking and courageous actions of a local man, whose identity has not been disclosed, prevented what could have been a disastrous outcome.

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