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Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

A protester holds up a placard reading "This dissolution is meaningless" at the venue of a stump speech by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in Tokyo's Akihabara area on Jan. 27, 2026. Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

A protester holds up a placard reading "We must not lose to a prime minister like this" at the venue of a stump speech by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in Tokyo's Akihabara area on Jan. 27, 2026. Official campaigning began across Japan the same day for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Illustation of a deputy reading an article on Eric Coquerel, deputy, during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Illustation of a deputy reading an article on Marine Le Pen, deputy, during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Illustration of a deputy reading on article about French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and the 49.3 article during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest against Davos meeting

Protesters holding a banner reading "Trump not welcome" during a rally against the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos and the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Zurich on Jan. 19, 2026.

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World Economic Forum in Davos

Protesters holding a banner reading "Trump not welcome" during a rally against the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos and the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Zurich on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Tronche - North-Hospital

A patient is reading the newspaper in his room, he is in the cardiac surgery ward after heart surgery. Illustration of the La Tronche hospital. France, Isere, La Tronche, January 10, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, State/FNSEA co-management is killing farmers, with activists. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, Our End Will Be Your Hunger. Confederation Paysanne. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, State/FNSEA co-management is killing farmers, with activists. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Representatives of Confederation Paysanne with a placard reading, Stop double standards, arrive at the meeting point with Mr. Larcher for a meeting. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Representatives of Confederation Paysanne with a placard reading, Stop double standards, arrive at the meeting point with Mr. Larcher for a meeting. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Women hold a banner reading ‘Rojava cannot be subdued.’ In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian masked woman protester without wearing a hijab holds up a paper reading "For Freedom" in front of a burning dumpster on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian masked woman protester without wearing a hijab holds up a paper reading "For Freedom" in front of a burning dumpster on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C) and other members of the imperial family enter the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to attend the Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C) and other members of the imperial family enter the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to attend the Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) attends the Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading on Jan. 14, 2026, at the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Arturo Pérez-Reverte, founder of Zenda, during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Minister Félix Bolaños during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary work, publishing and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The mayor of Madrid, José Luis López Almeida, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Singer David Summers during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM