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02 September 2021, Spain, Manacor: A woman stands on the closed off beach of Cala Mendia in Manacor on Mallorca. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

Tourism

TOURISM

German tourist in Mallorca dies while swimming in the sea

The Nomad Today 6/21/22

A wave washed him close to some rocks where he hit his head

FILED - 17 May 2021, United Kingdom, Gatwick: Passengers prepare to board an easyJet flight to Faro, Portugal, at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex. Budget airline EasyJet announced higher revenues and a narrower loss for the first half of the year on Thursday, despite fuel price concerns, as the travel industry continues its recovery from the pandemic. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/dpa.

World

INCIDENT

Investigation following death of disabled passenger at London airport

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/17/22

EasyJet confirmed the death on Wednesday in a statement, adding members of its cabin crew gave medical assistance to the unnamed passenger while waiting for help from paramedics

FILED - 04 October 2019, US, New York: American actor Ray Liotta (R) and his daughter Karsen attend the 2019 New York Film Festival. Liotta, star of Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, dies aged 67. Photo: Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMA Wire/dpa.

Lifestyle

OBITUARY

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro praise Liotta following his death

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/27/22

Liotta is best known for his portrayal of Henry Hill in 'Goodfellas' opposite De Niro and Joe Pesci

FILED - 18 June 2021, Bavaria, Munich: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a training session at for the team at the Allianz Arena ahead of Saturday's UEFA EURO 2020 Group F soccer match against Germany. Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner have announced that one of their newborn twins has died. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa.

Sports

'DEVASTATED'

Cristiano Ronaldo and partner announce death of baby boy

The Nomad Today 4/19/22

"We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time," they said in a message released on Monday

28 November 2021, Spain, Madrid: Singers Ana Belen (R) and Victor Manuel (C) leave the Tanatorio Parcesa La Paz after attending the funeral of Spanish novelist Almudena Grandes, who died at the age of 61. Photo: Alejandro Martínez Vélez/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Lifestyle

LITERATURE

Spanish novelist Almudena Grandes dies aged 61

The Nomad Today 11/28/21

Grandes' work addressed difficult subjects for many Spaniards, including the Spanish Civil War and the Franco dictatorship

World

POLAND

Further protests planned after death of Polish woman denied abortion

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/2/21

Local media reported that the doctors chose to wait until the foetus died rather than intervene with an abortion

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Russia's coronavirus deaths hit new record high

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/10/21

Russian authorities believe the main reason for the high number of deaths and infections is the population's unwillingness to be vaccinated

People enjoying a hot day in June at Häkli beach, in Tuusula. Photo: © Foreigner.fi

Finland

HOT SUMMER

Finland recorded one drowning death per day in June

The Nomad Today 7/5/21

According to the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation, around half of those who die by drowning are under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident

The Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja alias 'El Risitas'. Image: YouTube screenshot.

Spain

OBITUARY

Spanish comedian and internet phenomenon 'El Risitas' has died

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/29/21

Joya was best known for his high-pitched, wheezy laugh.

World

JUSTICE

US state of Virginia abolishes death penalty

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/23/21

The legislation still needs the signature of Governor Ralph Northam but his approval is considered certain.

Finland

STATISTICS

Finland gains population in 2021 due to the arrival of immigrants

The Nomad Today 2/23/21

In January, 2,120 persons immigrated to Finland from abroad while 717 persons emigrated from the country.

Police-control-alcohol-Helsinki-by-Helsingin-Poliisi

Finland

HEALTH

Alcohol kills three times as many men as women in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/5/21

More than half of deaths from alcohol-related causes stemmed from liver diseases caused by alcohol.

people walking through a pedestrian crossing in central Helsinki. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Finland

JANUARY-OCTOBER 2020

Finland gains population despite declining immigration

The Nomad Today 11/25/20

The number of births was 6,445 lower than that of deaths during January-October.

Coronavirus

RESEARCH

Diabetes doubles the risk of death from coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/13/20

The researchers described as "staggering" the "global burden of diabetes," with an estimated 463 million adults affected in 2019.

FILED - 20 June 2010, Scotland, Edinburgh: Scottish actor Sean Connery poses for a picture ahead of a screening of his old 1975 classic movie "The Man Who Would be King", part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, showing at the Theatre in Edinburgh. The actor considered to be the definitive James Bond by many, has died at age 90, British broadcaster BBC reported. Photo: Danny Lawson/dpa.

World

IN BAHAMAS

Sean Connery, favourite James Bond for many, dies aged 90

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/31/20

Before acting, the son of a factory worker and cleaning lady held several jobs, including milkman, bodybuilder and coffin polisher . Connery was known for his love of Scotland.

Chimney factory industry smoke pollution

Coronavirus

Study: 15% of Covid-19 deaths may be linked to air pollution

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/27/20

The estimate is based on analysis of pollution and pandemic data by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Harvard University's public health school and The Cyprus Institute's Climate and…

FILED - 07 August 2015, Canada, Toronto: Eddie Van Halen performs on stage during a concert by the Van Halen band at the Canadian Amphitheatre. Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday at the age of 65, his son announced. Photo: Igor Vidyashev/dpa.

World

MUSIC

Rock and roll lovers mourn death of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/7/20

Their 1984 song "Jump" became an international chart hit and remains a classic party tune.

eople wait on the platform of the Prince Pio train station as they maintain their safety statutes after the Spanish Government Imposed mobility restrictions and new criteria to halt the Coronavirus spread. Photo: Eduardo Parra/dpa.

Coronavirus

MADRID IN LOCKDOWN

Spain reports highest number of coronavirus deaths since April

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/7/20

More than 40% of the 12,000 new infections reported on Tuesday were in the capital city.

FILED - 12 January 2011, Berlin: Silvio Berlusconi, then Italian prime minister, is pictured during a visit to the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. Berlusconi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his Forza Italia party said on Wednesday. Photo: picture alliance / dpa.

World

Berlusconi celebrates avoiding death again after surviving Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/14/20

Italy's ex-leader, once described by a doctor as "technically immortal," has suffered from health problems for some time, starting from a successful battle against prostate cancer in the late 1990s.…

World

Mysterious 1959 Russian mountain tragedy blamed on avalanche

The Nomad Today 7/13/20

The incident on Dyatlov Pass in February 1959 triggered wild rumours and conspiracy theories, including that aliens, ritual murder or a secret rocket test could have caused the deaths.