1. Sánchez receives the new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has received the new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at the Moncloa Palace. It is the first meeting between the two since the Social Democrat took over from Angela Merkel on December 8. According to Moncloa, the visit shows the strength of social democracy in Europe, which has emerged "reinforced" with the management of the Covid crisis.

2. Alexia Putellas, winner of 'The Best' award

The Spanish Alexia Putellas, Barcelona midfielder, has been awarded FIFA's 'The Best' for the best player of 2021. This award is added to the Ballon d'Or which he won at the end of November.

3. They neutralize a Civil War artifact found in a construction site in Huesca

The National Police have neutralized a projectile from the Civil War that was found in a building under construction in Pasaje Las Míguelas in Huesca. He kept the explosive charge in perfect condition.

4. The tennis player Paula Badosa triumphs in her debut in Australia

The Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa got rid of the Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in the First Round of the Australian Open in a match tied in the first set, but with a second lead where Badosa defeated his rival.

5.Last goodbye to Félix Ormazabal

Lehendakari Iñigo Urkullu, together with other authorities and neighbors, bid farewell to Félix Ormazábal, who was deputy general for Territory between 1995 and 1999 and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Basque government. The burial took place in the town of Araia. The politician passed away suddenly last Saturday at the age of 81.

6.The German Foreign Minister vindicates the importance of diplomacy

The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, has vindicated the importance of diplomacy in the face of increased tensions on the border with Russia. She has said it in a meeting in the Ukrainian capital, kyiv, with representatives of the observer mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

7.Lacoste asks Djokovic for explanations for the controversy in Australia

The clothing brand Lacoste will ask tennis player Novak Djokovic for explanations for the controversy he has been involved in in recent days in Australia, where he has been from expelled for not meeting the country's vaccination requirements.

8.The US calls on North Korea to stop its “illegal” activities

The US government has asked North Korea to stop its “illegal and destabilizing” activities, after Pyongyang fired two short-range missiles on its fourth launch of the year.

9. López Obrador's new clash with the academy and students

The Mexican government seeks to give the final blow to the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE) with the aim of annulling the professors who They have rebelled against the appointment of a similar director and put an end to a conflict that has led to a student strike.

Poland's Chief Rabbi Michael Schurich signs a guest book during the celebration of the 25th Judaism Day in Poznan, Poland. The so-called 'Day of Judaism in the Catholic Church in Poland' aims to serve as an interreligious dialogue and to rediscover the Catholic roots in Judaism.

11.Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Remembered in Atlanta

Atlanta Mayor, Georgia Governor and Senator Raphael Warnock attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service , at the pastor's former congregation, Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. They commemorate what would have been 93 years.

12. Paris restores the mandatory nature of the mask in the street

The Paris Police Prefecture reinstates the mandatory nature of the mask in the street, four days after being struck down by the justice system. However, it will only be mandatory in places with a high density of people where the safety distance cannot be maintained.