Spain: New Fire Breaks Out Between Colmenar Viejo and Tres Cantos, After Deadly Blaze

A new wildfire erupted between Colmenar Viejo and Tres Cantos in the Community of Madrid, on Monday, August 18, a week after a deadly blaze, forcing the evacuation of isolated houses. The fire was declared a level 1 emergency, prompting the closure of parts of M-104 highway.

Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert 2

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Rural Highway in Anqing

Rural Highway in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A road, green hills and residential buildings are seen in Muchong community, Tiantang Town, Anqing city, Anhui province, China, July 18, 2024. It is reported that by the end of 2023, the total mileage of rural roads in Anhui Province has reached 210,000 kilometers.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police officers remove the memebers of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police officers drag memebers of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police uses water cannon to disperse a group of protesters of Ultra-Orthodox Jews who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

An Israeli riot police drags a memeber of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. t Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police officers drag a memeber of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police uses water cannon to disperse a group of protesters of Ultra-Orthodox Jews who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police officers drag memebers of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police officers drag memebers of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police try to move a member of a gorup of Ultra-Orthodox Jews who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli riot police pull two protesters from a group of Ultra-Orthodox Jews who blocked a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a highway during a protest against a change of law in the army recruitment near Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Ultra-Orthodox men have been exempted from military service in Israel by law, but a change in the bill has been on the way, and a recent Supreme Court decision ordered the government to present a new proposal to force more religious men to enlist has increased the tension among the Ultra-Orthodox community. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows the view of Jade Belt Beach near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a view along Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 16, 2024 shows a village view near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2024 shows a view of the Nanqiang Village near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a view of the Wanquan River estuary near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a lighthouse near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a view along Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a view of Nanqiang Village near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 9, 2024 shows a view of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Convention Center and a BFA hotel in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(240321) -- BOAO, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a view of Dongyu Island near Hainan's coastal highway for sightseeing in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. This year's event will focus on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

Vintage car enthusiasts join highway cruise in Cairo

STORY: Vintage car enthusiasts join highway cruise in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IBRAHIM AL-GAZZAR, Head of Classic Cars Community in Egypt 3. various of the exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED AL-SHERBINY, Vintage car lover STORYLINE: Dozens of classic cars zoomed along a highway in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, as part of a grand vintage car cruise. The event, organized by the Classic Cars Community in Egypt, attracted more than 65 vintage vehicles of all kinds, from vintage Volkswagen Beatles to classic Mercedes, all made before 1985. The cruise was a celebration of Egypt's rich and diverse vintage auto heritage, as well as a chance for classic car enthusiasts to mingle and marvel at each other's prized possessions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IBRAHIM AL-GAZZAR, Head of Classic Cars Community in Egypt "Today's event features the largest vintage car rally in Egyp

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several riot police officers go to a road blocked by dozens of farmers during the third day of protests by ranchers and farmers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, on February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several riot police officers go to a road blocked by dozens of farmers during the third day of protests by ranchers and farmers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, on February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Dozens of farmers cut the road and face riot police during the third day of protests by farmers and ranchers to demand improvements in the sector, on the A-3 highway, February 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Farmers and ranchers from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads for the third consecutive day to demand improvements in the sector, including aid to deal with the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by Adri Salido/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Dress-up flyovers" in Hong Kong show characteristics of local districts, preserve memories

STORY: "Dress-up flyovers" in Hong Kong show characteristics of local districts, preserve memories DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the making of thematic designs and flyovers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): GIGI NG, Landscape architect of the Highways Department of the HKSAR government 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): JIMMY YUEN, Landscape architect of the Highways Department of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: Walking through the streets of Hong Kong, thematic designs that manifest the uniqueness of local districts come into view from time to time, making passers-by slow down. In order to enhance the streetscape, improve the leisure environment of the community, and showcase the cultural characteristics of the city, since 2017, the Highways Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has introduced thematic designs for the beautification of nearly 300 highway structures and subways. Beautification w

Security checkpoint set up on road to Tibetan community

Security checkpoint set up on road to Tibetan community

BEIJING, China - Chinese police officers are seen at a security checkpoint set up in China's Qinghai Province at a highway's exit to a Tibetan residential area in the northwestern Chinese province of Gansu in February 2014. March 14 marks the 6th anniversary of the 2008 Lhasa riot.

The Hakone post town and a girl in a palanquin

The Hakone post town and a girl in a palanquin

This is the view from Shin-machi of the post town of Hakone when facing Hakone checkpoint. The mountain behind is Komagadake. The street where the palanquin men are is Tokaido Highway (present-day National Route 1). The house on the right is facing toward southwest and a child and an old man are enjoying the sun. Judging from their clothes, it appears to be either late autumn or early spring. The girl on the palanquin is probably a tourist.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number98‐25‐0]