A new study revealed that tea leaves can extract heavy metals from water, which significantly reduces the amount of lead and other hazardous compounds that people could be consumed without knowing it. Recent research has highlighted various ways to reuse used tea leaves, from biofuels to the elaboration of gluten -free cookies. However, this study shows a benefit to public...
When is and where to see the game of the eighths of the Champions League
International football FC Barcelona will face Benfica in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Know the portals of the first leg of this elimination series. Raphinha celebrates a goal during a Champions League match in 2024. (Free Press Photo: AFP) A couple of days after recovering LaLiga’s leadership, Barcelona intends this March 5 at the Champions League against...
Opposition deputies launch smoke grenades and flares in the Parliament of Serbia
Members of the Serbian opposition, related to the anti -corruption demonstrations that have shaken the country for months, disturbed the parliamentary session on Tuesday, March 4 with flares and smoke grenades. Shortly after the agenda was adopted, opposition deputies lit colored flares and threw pink and black smoke grenades, according to images broadcast live by Parliament. According to the president...
What does the imposition of the cross mean on the forehead?
On the eve of Ash Wednesday, Guatemalan Catholics prepare for the beginning of Lentwhich in turn is the prelude to the Easter week. These commemorations evoke the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, from a Catholic vision. The characteristic ritual of the Ash Wednesday It is the Imposition of the Cross on the forehead. This act represents human mortality,...
Another “extraordinary” month is expected at the entry of remittances in Guatemala, according to the Banguat
foreign exchange During February there was a daily increase of up to US $ 87 million for family remittances and the monetary authority anticipates an “extraordinary” income for the second consecutive month. Álvaro González Ricci, president of the Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) during an activity with the leasing and factoring union of the Guatemalan Chamber of Industry. (Free Press Photo:...
21 raids for the MP and the PNC leave ten captured and Q60 thousand seized
Events The MP and the PNC carried out 21 raids in monitoring of several investigations and captured ten people and seized almost Q60 thousand. The MP reported on 21 raids made in Guatemala who left ten people captured for different crimes and the seizure of almost Q60 thousand. (Free press photo: MP) The Public Ministry reported March 4 about a...
What are import tariffs and how do they work? Trump threatens to increase them
Since the presidency of the United States assumed again, Donald Trump announced a new series of tariffs that threaten to unleash a commercial war, with the objective would be to combat illegal migration and smuggling. This Tuesday, March 4, US 25% US tariffs entered into force Canadians and Mexicansas well as 20% on those of Chinatherefore, the three nations also...
They extradate to the US to two Guatemalans and a Salvadoran from drug trafficking
Justice Two Guatemalans and a Salvadoran who are claimed by the United States justice for drug trafficking cases were extradited by Guatemala towards that country. The penitentiary system delivered two Guatemalans and a Salvadoran to the authorities of the United States, who claim them for drug trafficking. (Free press photo: screen capture) Guatemala extradited on Tuesday, March 4 to the...
They encourage student creativity and strengthen urban identity
Business life Oakland Place in collaboration with Cementos Progreso and the Municipality of Guatemala, carried out the City Crafters contest, where 22 product design students from the Francisco Marroquín University, had the mission of reimagining the furniture of zone 10 capital and presented innovative proposals to improve the neighborhood. Business life March 4, 2025 | 16: 08h City Crafters challenged...
Trump could reach “agreement” with Mexico and Canada on tariffs, says Secretary of Commerce
In an interview in Fox News, Lutnick said he had spoken by phone with Mexicans and Canadians “all day.” “President Donald Trump) is listening (…) So I think you will find a solution with them. It will not be a pause, ”he added, implying that they will reach an intermediate point. The tariffs entered into force this midnight, with taxes...