Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain

The Monument of Buzludzha is Among the Seven Most Endangered in Europe

The monument of Buzludja is among the seven most endangered cultural and historical sites in Europe, BNR reports. This was reported by the largest European non-governmental organization for the preservation of the cultural heritage "Europe Nostra", which has more than 250 associations from 47 countries.

Nabucco | Athens | January 7

The Athens Concert Hall is hosting a live broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's "Nabucco" from New York's Metropolitan Opera on Saturday, January 7. The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra is conducted by James Levine and the cast is led by Placido Domingo in the role of Nabucco, Liudmyla Monastyrska as Abigaille and Jamie Barton as Fenena. Admission is 25 euros and 20 euros for students.

Spain's scandal-hit royals look to new king and queen

Spain's scandal-hit royal family looked to a new king- and queen-in-waiting to mend its fortunes as King Juan Carlos called an end to his 39-year reign on June 2.

The 76-year-old monarch said he would hand over the crown to his son Prince Felipe, 46, hoping to revitalise the palace and the country after years of scandal and recession.,