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Royal Couple Presents Cervantes Award - Spain

King Felipe, Álvaro Pombo, Queen Letizia, the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz-Ayuso, and the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, at the exit of the presentation of the "Miguel de Cervantes" 2024 Prize for Literature in the Castilian Language, on April 23, 2025, in Alcalá de Henares. This recognition is awarded to the writer Álvaro Pombo, for "his extraordinary creative personality, his singular lyricism and his original narration. In addition to his outstanding level as a poet and essayist, he is one of the great novelists of our language who explores the human condition from the affective perspectives of deep and contradictory feelings". Photo by Antonio Gutierrez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal Couple Presents Cervantes Award - Spain

King Felipe, Álvaro Pombo, Queen Letizia and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz-Ayuso, at the exit of the presentation of the "Miguel de Cervantes" Prize for Literature in the Castilian Language 2024, on April 23, 2025, in Alcalá de Henares. This recognition is awarded to the writer Álvaro Pombo, for "his extraordinary creative personality, his singular lyricism and his original narration. In addition to his outstanding level as a poet and essayist, he is one of the great novelists of our language who explores the human condition from the affective perspectives of deep and contradictory feelings". Photo by Antonio Gutierrez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal Couple Presents Cervantes Award - Spain

Álvaro Pombo, Queen Letizia and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz-Ayuso, at the exit of the presentation of the "Miguel de Cervantes" Prize for Literature in the Castilian Language 2024, on April 23, 2025, in Alcalá de Henares. This recognition is awarded to the writer Álvaro Pombo, for "his extraordinary creative personality, his singular lyricism and his original narration. In addition to his outstanding level as a poet and essayist, he is one of the great novelists of our language who explores the human condition from the affective perspectives of deep and contradictory feelings". Photo by Antonio Gutierrez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Põhjala factory

09.09.2024, Tallinn. Until 1998, pacifiers, shoes, toys and rubberized clothing were produced here in the premises of the former Russian-Baltic shipbuilding company. At the end of the 1970s, more than 700 people worked in the Põhjala Factory, which made it a real large-scale industry. Today, the Põhjala Factory has become a hub for over 100 creative sector companies, including a bar, bakery, bookstore, restaurants, and cafes. Within the Põhjala Factory, you can enjoy urban greenery in community and rooftop gardens, visit art exhibitions, and shop in studio stores. The entire complex is enlivened by various festivals and events. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Põhjala factory

09.09.2024, Tallinn. Until 1998, pacifiers, shoes, toys and rubberized clothing were produced here in the premises of the former Russian-Baltic shipbuilding company. At the end of the 1970s, more than 700 people worked in the Põhjala Factory, which made it a real large-scale industry. Today, the Põhjala Factory has become a hub for over 100 creative sector companies, including a bar, bakery, bookstore, restaurants, and cafes. Within the Põhjala Factory, you can enjoy urban greenery in community and rooftop gardens, visit art exhibitions, and shop in studio stores. The entire complex is enlivened by various festivals and events. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Põhjala factory

09.09.2024, Tallinn. Until 1998, pacifiers, shoes, toys and rubberized clothing were produced here in the premises of the former Russian-Baltic shipbuilding company. At the end of the 1970s, more than 700 people worked in the Põhjala Factory, which made it a real large-scale industry. Today, the Põhjala Factory has become a hub for over 100 creative sector companies, including a bar, bakery, bookstore, restaurants, and cafes. Within the Põhjala Factory, you can enjoy urban greenery in community and rooftop gardens, visit art exhibitions, and shop in studio stores. The entire complex is enlivened by various festivals and events. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Põhjala factory

09.09.2024, Tallinn. Until 1998, pacifiers, shoes, toys and rubberized clothing were produced here in the premises of the former Russian-Baltic shipbuilding company. At the end of the 1970s, more than 700 people worked in the Põhjala Factory, which made it a real large-scale industry. Today, the Põhjala Factory has become a hub for over 100 creative sector companies, including a bar, bakery, bookstore, restaurants, and cafes. Within the Põhjala Factory, you can enjoy urban greenery in community and rooftop gardens, visit art exhibitions, and shop in studio stores. The entire complex is enlivened by various festivals and events. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Põhjala factory

09.09.2024, Tallinn. Until 1998, pacifiers, shoes, toys and rubberized clothing were produced here in the premises of the former Russian-Baltic shipbuilding company. At the end of the 1970s, more than 700 people worked in the Põhjala Factory, which made it a real large-scale industry. Today, the Põhjala Factory has become a hub for over 100 creative sector companies, including a bar, bakery, bookstore, restaurants, and cafes. Within the Põhjala Factory, you can enjoy urban greenery in community and rooftop gardens, visit art exhibitions, and shop in studio stores. The entire complex is enlivened by various festivals and events. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Yinghua Lane cooperative village - youth international community in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows the Yinghua Lane cooperative village - youth international community in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist takes selfies at the Yinghua Lane cooperative village - youth international community in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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Hastings Blossom Parade attracts tens of thousands in New Zealand

STORY: Hastings Blossom Parade attracts tens of thousands in New Zealand DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: HASTINGS, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade STORYLINE: Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand's inner city Hastings to see the colorful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade on Saturday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of the city, attracting a crowd of over 25,000 viewers. The popular event, held annually since 1950, has seen over 1,000 people participating in the parade this year, including drivers, float makers, singers, dancers, parade marshals and clowns from a wide range of cultures representing every corner of the community. The floats and performances brought people of all ages and cultures together in a colorful, creative, vibrant display. One of the floats was named after Nihao China, which promotes China's tourism and won the best float of Has

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"Youth in Time" gala held at Chengdu Universiade Village

STORY: "Youth in Time" gala held at Chengdu Universiade Village DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chengdu Universiade Village 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the gala 4. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORVALAN FACUNDO, Argentine athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SKLENKA VICTOR ANDRES, Czech athlete 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZIGO PAVEL, Team doctor, Slovakia STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "Here is the Athletes' Village of Chengdu Universiade! What a bustling and vibrant community that gathers young athletes from all over the world." STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "A special gala is now underway here, featuring creative performances that blend tradition and modernity, cultural elements and art forms from the East and the West. Athletes can embrace the joy of sports and the richness of diverse

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Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance

STORY: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of theater performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL FATTAH SHIHADA, Director at the Future Development Commission organization 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANIN AL-SAMAK, Official at the Future Development Commission organization 4. various of theater performances STORYLINE: A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. Three theater performances, featuring social problems in Gaza, were staged at the Red Crescent Society theater in Gaza Wednesday night. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL FATTAH SHIHADA, Director at the Future Development Commission organization "The play today was for women audiences, especially those who suffer from cancer and domestic violence. It was also for sick and disabled people who suffer from socie

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-THEATER-PERFORMANCE

(230331) -- GAZA, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian actress performs at a theater in Gaza City, March 29, 2023. A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-THEATER-PERFORMANCE

(230331) -- GAZA, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian actors perform at a theater in Gaza City, March 29, 2023. A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-THEATER-PERFORMANCE

(230331) -- GAZA, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian actors perform at a theater in Gaza City, March 29, 2023. A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-THEATER-PERFORMANCE

(230331) -- GAZA, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian actress performs at a theater in Gaza City, March 29, 2023. A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-THEATER-PERFORMANCE

(230331) -- GAZA, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian actors perform at a theater in Gaza City, March 29, 2023. A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-THEATER-PERFORMANCE

(230331) -- GAZA, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian actors perform at a theater in Gaza City, March 29, 2023. A group of Palestinian artists is trying to change social discrimination and violence in the local community through creative theater performances. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gazan artists fight against social discrimination, violence through theater performance" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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Former factory transformed into creative park in NW China

STORY: Former factory transformed into creative park in NW China DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of creative parks in Chinese cities 2.various of TFEP Cultural and Creative Park 3.SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI XIAOGANG, General manager, TFEP Park Company 4.various of TFEP Cultural and Creative Park 5.SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG JIAXIN, Tourist STORYLINE: To fully make use of urban areas and enrich people's leisure life, some former factory sites in China have been transformed into new types of community centers. TFEP Cultural and Creative Park in northwest China's Xi'an is one such place. Once a towel manufacturing plant, the site is now turned into an area where people can find fresh food markets, groceries, restaurants, and other creative zones. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI XIAOGANG, General manager, TFEP Park Company "We have carried out an urban transformation project here. It allows nearby residents to have easy access to markets that are with