Lucy, between two countries

Lucy, between two countries

Lucy paradise is, according to herself, “a Spanish singer and youtuber who is passionate about Korean music and culture”. Spontaneous, fresh, shameless and a bit “crazy”, Lucy has developed, at the young age of 26, a successful career in the music world with Warner Music. As one of the pioneers of K-pop fan community in […]

 National patent applications registered in Andalusia in 2020 increase by 10.38%

National patent applications registered in Andalusia in 2020 increase by 10.38%

Andalusia registered a total of 358 patent applications in 2020. Of these, a total of 202 have been applied for nationally, 39 via the European route and 117 via the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty, with international extension). This figure represents an increase of 6.55% over the previous year, which contrasts with the decrease of -1.47% for the whole of Spain (3,283 registrations).

 Andalusia accumulates 3,523 million euros in agri-food exports in the first quarter of the year

Andalusia accumulates 3,523 million euros in agri-food exports in the first quarter of the year

Andalusia’s agri-food exports reached 3,523 million euros in the first quarter of 2021, its second-best historical record for a January-March period since comparable data has been available (1995), thanks to year-on-year growth of 2.9%.

 Exports in Andalusia up 22% to a value of €3,203 million

Exports in Andalusia up 22% to a value of €3,203 million

Exports from Andalusia experienced strong growth in latest figures of March, up 22% compared to the same month in 2020, reaching 3,203 million euros, its the second-best figure for this month since comparable data has been available (1995). This is the highest monthly growth recorded by exports since April 2018 (22.1%), which, moreover, is 7.7 points higher than the drop recorded by sales in March 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic (-14.3%), which places the Andalusian foreign sector on the path of reactivation, with a year-on-year growth of 1% in the first quarter of 2021.

 Seville will host Euro 2020 this summer

Seville will host Euro 2020 this summer

April 23, 2021

The RFEF wishes to celebrate the decision approved today by the UEFA Executive Committee. Spain will retain a venue for next summer’s European Championship at the Estadio de La Cartuja and fans will be able to enjoy the best football in Seville.

 Marc Márquez: “I’m looking forward to returning to Jerez”

Marc Márquez: “I’m looking forward to returning to Jerez”

April 16, 2021

Marc Márquez is back. The Moto GP rider has been in the spotlight during the riders’ press conference prior to the Portuguese Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend at the Portimao circuit.

 Spain beats Kosovo in Seville (3-1)

Spain beats Kosovo in Seville (3-1)

April 1, 2021

The Spanish national team won their third qualifier for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and top the group with 7 points, one more than Sweden. Luis Enrique’s side beat Kosovo 3-1 with goals from Dani Olmo, Ferrán Torres and Gerard Moreno. In this international break, Spain have drawn against Greece, and beaten Georgia and Kosovo. The latter match was again played on Andalusian soil, specifically at the Estadio de la Cartuja, Seville.

 Andalusia takes its place on the ATP World Tour

Andalusia takes its place on the ATP World Tour

March 27, 2021

The Regional Minister for Education and Sport, Javier Imbroda, stressed during the presentation of the AnyTech365 Andalucía Open, an ATP 250 tournament on the world circuit, that the difficult context that society is experiencing due to the pandemic “has not stopped such an exciting project as organising the best tennis tournament in the history of Andalusia, the third most important of those currently being held in Spain, thanks to public-private collaboration, which is more necessary than ever if possible”.

 Marbella, a well-deserved tourist reputation

Marbella, a well-deserved tourist reputation

March 22, 2021

Marbella is unofficially considered the capital of the western Costa del Sol, and has, without a doubt, enough ingredients to be one of the most important tourist centres in Spain. Its privileged location, at the foot of the Sierra Blanca, on the coastline, provides it with excellent climatic conditions as well as great scenic beauty.

 Carolina Marín, a Badminton pioneer

Carolina Marín, a Badminton pioneer

March 22, 2021

Carolina María Marín Martín is an Andalusian badminton player who competes in the women’s singles category and has reached number one in the BWF world ranking. She was born in Huelva and is 27 years old. She has been Olympic champion in Rio de Janeiro 2016, 3 three times world champion in 2014 (in Denmark),2015 (in Indonesia) , and 2018 (in China), and four times European champion, in 2014,2016, 2017, and 2018. Also, she has won four Premier Super Series, the All England and Malaysia Open in 2015, and two China Opens, in 2018 and 2019.