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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay Inauguration Ceremony

Rome, Italy - December 5, 2025: Giovanni Malaga, Andrea Abodi, Georgia Meloni. At the Quirinale Palace, President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni inaugurated the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay, officially launching the countdown to Italy's Winter Games. The ceremony highlighted tradition, national pride, and the global meaning of the Olympic flame.

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Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay Inauguration Ceremony - Rome

Final greetings Sergio Mattarella, Giovanni Malaga, Georgia meloni, Beppe Sala, Ignazio La Russa. At the Quirinale Palace, President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni inaugurated the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay, officially launching the countdown to Italy's Winter Games. The ceremony highlighted tradition, national pride, and the global meaning of the Olympic flame in Rome, Italy on December 5, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay Inauguration Ceremony

Rome, Italy - December 5, 2025: Final greetings Sergio Mattarella, Giovanni Malaga, Georgia meloni, Beppe Sala, Ignazio La Russa. At the Quirinale Palace, President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni inaugurated the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay, officially launching the countdown to Italy's Winter Games. The ceremony highlighted tradition, national pride, and the global meaning of the Olympic flame.

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Several figures of the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's assembly incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Rooms of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Image of the nativity scene in the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's display incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Halls of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening to the public of the Nativity Scene of the Prince at the Royal Palace - Madrid

Image of the nativity scene in the Nativity Scene of the Prince, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on December 4, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This year's display incorporates around two hundred figures and is located along two of the Genova Halls of the Royal Palace. On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a tribute to the Malaga-born artist has been made in the building that represents the Royal Collections Gallery. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpell At Godspell Musical Premiere - Malaga

Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpell during the premiere of the musical 'Godspell' at the Soho Theater on October 30, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). Photo by Fredy Torra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpell At Godspell Musical Premiere - Malaga

Nicole Kimpell during the premiere of the musical 'Godspell' at the Soho Theater on October 30, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). Photo by Fredy Torra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpell At Godspell Musical Premiere - Malaga

Nicole Kimpell during the premiere of the musical 'Godspell' at the Soho Theater on October 30, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). Photo by Fredy Torra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpell At Godspell Musical Premiere - Malaga

Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpell during the premiere of the musical 'Godspell' at the Soho Theater on October 30, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). Photo by Fredy Torra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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