Oviedo (Spain)

Type: City
Name: Oviedo (Spain)
Country: Spain
Latitude: 43.349998
Longitude: -5.83
population: 198,250
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

US photographer Leibovitz wins top prize in Spain

Spain honoured the US photographer Annie Leibovitz, known for her iconic portraits of a naked John Lennon and a pregnant Demi Moore, with its top humanities prize on Thursday.The Prince of Asturias prize jury hailed Leibovitz, 63, as "one of the driving ... [Published The New Age Online - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 2 reports

Spain's San Sebastian is a true trip of discovery

A COACH trip through the north of Spain reveals a wealth of history and impressive architecture We were being driven from Madrid to San Sebastian, in the Basque region, on the Atlantic coast.Our tour would begin in San Sebastian and take us west via Bilbao, ... [Published Wirral Globe - May 23 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Dutch-American sociologist wins Spanish social sciences prize

Oviedo, Spain, May 15 (EFE).- Dutch-American sociologist Saskia Sassen, known for coining the term "global city," was named here Wednesday at this year's recipient of Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Social Sciences.An internationally renowned expert ... [Published EFE - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Saski Sassen wins Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Social Science

MADRID, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Dutch sociologist Saski Sassen was named on Wednesday as the winner of the 2013 Prince Of Asturias Award for Social Sciences.Sassen, a professor at the University of Columbia in New York, has dedicated her work to investigating ... [Published Xinhua News Agency - May 15 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Latest developments on ELEVTRA, the EU project for EV training for electro mechanics

The ELEVTRA project, funded by the European Life Long Learning programme, met for its 3rd transnational meeting in Gijon, Asturias, Spain on 7-10 May 2013. The project partners had the opportunity to present progress during a seminar organised in Oviedo ... [Published Cars21.com - May 14 2013]
First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

New Market Study Published: HC Energia - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

(PR-inside.com) HC Energia is a energy utility company. It is a part of the EDP Group, which owns 96.6% of its shares. HC Energia is into the business of generation, transmission, distribution and marketing of electricity and distribution and marketing ... [Published PR inside - May 12 2013]
First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Europe's last true pilgrimage: Exploring...

Every year, millions of sun seekers flock to Spain, bloating its beaches and coastal towns with acres of sunburned flesh, tattoos and beer bellies. But if you’re after more than sand, happy hours and overpriced tourist fare, a pocket of the real Spain ... [Published Australian Women's Weekly - May 11 2013]
First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Chess Simultaneous Exhibition (FREE)

Location: 31 Mill St NE, Marietta, GA 30060 When:May 18, 2013Time: 4:00 pm–8:00 pmThe Marietta Chess Club will be holding its first Simultaneous Exhibition on May 18th @ Cool Beans Coffee Roasters. This will be an ongoing monthly event during the Summer. ... [Published Smyrna-Vinings Patch - May 11 2013]
Entities: Chess, Oviedo (Spain), FIDE
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Women’s Rights Still Denied in Latin America

Active Citizens, Civil Society, Conferences, Development & Aid, Gender, Gender Violence, Headlines, Human Rights, Latin America & the Caribbean, Population, Poverty & MDGs, Regional Categories, Women's HealthMEXICO CITY, May 10 2013 (IPS) - Latin American ... [Published Inter Press Service - May 10 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 2 reports

Filmmaker Michael Haneke wins Spain's Asturias prize

Oviedo (Spain), May 10 (IANS/EFE) Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke was announced here Thursday as the recipient of the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts. ... [Published Business Standard India - May 10 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Findings from University of Oviedo in the Area of Oligopeptides Described

(NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Blood Weekly -- Current study results on Peptides have been published. According to news reporting originating from Oviedo, Spain, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "The objective of the present ... [Published NewsRX - May 10 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Space-age encounters on the pilgrim trail

San Sebastian in Spain.The throb of Spanish guitars and the frantic click of castanets provided thrilling accompaniment as I was swept by coach into the Basque country.Our guide had decided to enliven our journey with music and could not have chosen a ... [Published MSN UK - May 09 2013]

Quotes

"It is a great honor to receive the Prince of Asturias Award and be a part of the community of those who have received this accolade. And now it is my turn to honor the great institution that grants it" Sassen said in a statement
The jury notes also highlighted Sassen's "great international prestige and the reach and influence of her ideas" while adding that her concept of a global city was "currently accepted and used in all social sciences."
...According to news reporting originating from Oviedo, Spain, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "The objective of the present study was to investigate a large panel of oxidative stress biomarkers in long-term trained elderly men to analyse the effects of chronic training on an aged population. We collected blood samples from two groups of male volunteers older than 65 years who maintain a measure of functional independence: one group of sedentary subjects without a history of regular physical activity and the other of subjects who have... We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3."
"I just got an email out of the blue from the captain of the national team asking if I'd be willing to travel with them to Spain and take care of the dogs" said Lane

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Europe's last true pilgrimage: Exploring... [Published Australian Women's Weekly - May 11 2013]
Chess Simultaneous Exhibition (FREE) [Published Smyrna-Vinings Patch - May 11 2013]
Women’s Rights Still Denied in Latin America [Published Inter Press Service - May 10 2013]
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