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The author shares their personal experience of moving to and exploring Barcelona, their favorite city. They describe the vibrant life, the architecture, and the cultural scene, including the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's works like Casa Batlló and La Sagrada Familia, and the natural beauty of Montserrat. The writer also gives recommendations for places to eat and drink, such as Bar Ramon for tapas and El bosque de les fades for drinks. They mention the affordability of coffee and meals, and the city's festive atmosphere, exemplified by events like the Zombie festival in Sitges and the 60ties theme festival in Calafell. The post also covers the nightlife and salsa dancing spots in Barcelona, promising to update readers with new discoveries as they continue to explore the city.

My articles from Equal Times. Report from Uganda about homosexual rights. Article about the Batwa, forgotten tribe in Uganda Article about Afghan refugees in Brussels

Honduras and the EU: Working Together Against Illegal Logging

The article discusses the deforestation crisis in Honduras and the efforts to combat it through the EU's Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan. Over 50% of Honduras is forested, providing a home to indigenous peoples and protecting against natural disasters. However, illegal logging driven by agriculture and wood extraction is a significant problem. The EU's FLEGT initiative aims to reduce illegal logging by promoting sustainable forest management and legal timber trade. Honduras is negotiating a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the EU, which would ensure only legal timber is exported to the EU market. Six countries are already implementing a VPA, and Honduras is the first Central American country to enter negotiations. The article highlights the involvement of various stakeholders, including the Honduras government, private sector, civil society, and indigenous groups, in these negotiations. It also touches on the potential benefits of the VPA for forest governance, development, and poverty reduction in Honduras.