Colombia

Noruega destina 10 millones de coronas noruegas para la ayuda ante el terremoto en Colombia; atención médica de urgencia para miles de heridos Noruega destina 10 millones de coronas noruegas a la respuesta humanitaria ante el terremoto en Colombia Noruega destina 10 millones de coronas noruegas a la respuesta humanitaria ante el terremoto en Colombia Noruega incrementa su apoyo a los esfuerzos locales de respuesta al terremoto en Colombia con una nueva contribución de 10 millones de coronas noruegas (aproximadamente 1'060,400 USD). Los recursos provendrán de las reservas destinadas a crisis humanitarias y se canalizarán a través del Movimiento de la Cruz Roja. Este aporte se suma al respaldo que Noruega ya brinda por medio de los fondos humanitarios de emergencia. ...

Alba Vicente represents Spain at the U17 World Championship in Chile; 16-year-old debut at world championship Volleyball roots run deep for Spain’s Alba Vicente – FIVB Alba Vicente is making her first appearance at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, representing Spain at 16 in a sport that has been part of her life since childhood. Volleyball was never unfamiliar territory at home. Both of Vicente’s parents played professionally, and she began playing from an early age, first in school volleyball before joining Valladolid Club Voleibol. ...

France and Venezuela join host Qatar and Tunisia in Pool A, Doha, Qatar; Top 16 advance to Round of 16 Five pools revealed in Boys’ U17 World Championship redraw – FIVB The five pools for the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship were completed Saturday after the 10 teams in Rows 3 and 4 were drawn into their preliminary round groups for the competition in Doha, Qatar, from August 19-29. ...

Erzbischof Angelo Accattino wird neuer Papstbotschafter in Kolumbien; Vakanz beendet nach vier Monaten Papst besetzt Botschafterposten in Kolumbien neu | katholisch.de Papst besetzt Botschafterposten in Kolumbien neu VERÖFFENTLICHT AM 15.08.2026 UM 12:59 UHR – LESEDAUER: 1 MINUTE VATIKANSTADT - Seit März war der Posten des Papstbotschafters in Kolumbien vakant. Leo XIV. hatte den damaligen Nuntius in den Vatikan geholt. Nun gibt es einen Nachfolger. Erzbischof Angelo Accattino (60) wird neuer Papstbotschafter in Kolumbien . Die Ernennung durch Papst Leo XIV. gab der Vatikan am Samstag bekannt. Der italienische Vatikandiplomat war zuvor Apostolischer Nuntius in Tansania. Seit rund vier Monaten war der Posten in dem südamerikanischen Land vakant. ...

Papst Leo XIV. bittet um Trost und Hoffnung für Menschen in Not in Castel Gandolfo; Erdbeben in Kolumbien: mindestens 132 Tote Papst Leo XIV. bittet um Trost und Hoffnung für Menschen in Not | katholisch.de Papst Leo XIV. bittet um Trost und Hoffnung für Menschen in Not VERÖFFENTLICHT AM 15.08.2026 UM 12:53 UHR – LESEDAUER: 1 MINUTE CASTEL GANDOLFO - Papst Leo XIV. hat an Mariä Himmelfahrt besonders an Menschen gedacht, die unter Krieg, Verfolgung oder Not leiden. Zugleich nutzte er den Feiertag Ferragosto, um zu einer bewussten Auszeit aufzurufen. ...

China hosts 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin; LA28 Olympic quota awarded to overall winner Powerhouses meet new challengers at AVC Women’s Continental Championship – FIVB The international volleyball stage turns its focus to the Tianjin Olympic Center Gymnasium in Tianjin, China, as the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship takes place from August 21 to 30. Twelve national teams will compete for continental honours, with hosts China joined by Australia, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Lebanon, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam. ...

FIVB Coaches Courses in St. Kitts & Nevis, Georgia and Cyprus; 118 coaches trained across five courses. FIVB Coaches Courses gather mid-year pace in St. Kitts & Nevis, Georgia and Cyprus – FIVB The FIVB continued its 2026 Coaches Courses activities in July, providing coaches with further opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills across volleyball and beach volleyball. All five courses were conducted in English, beginning in St. Kitts & Nevis, where 25 coaches gathered in Basseterre for the FIVB Coaches Course Beach Volleyball from 6 to 10 July. Supported by Olympic Solidarity and led by FIVB Instructor Mark Kontopoulos, the course included eight women, while 15 of the participants were aged 26 or under. ...

FIVB Coaches Courses in St. Kitts & Nevis, Georgia and Cyprus; about 118 coaches trained. FIVB Coaches Courses gather mid-year pace in St. Kitts & Nevis, Georgia and Cyprus – FIVB The FIVB continued its 2026 Coaches Courses activities in July, providing coaches with further opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills across volleyball and beach volleyball. All five courses were conducted in English, beginning in St. Kitts & Nevis, where 25 coaches gathered in Basseterre for the FIVB Coaches Course Beach Volleyball from 6 to 10 July. Supported by Olympic Solidarity and led by FIVB Instructor Mark Kontopoulos, the course included eight women, while 15 of the participants were aged 26 or under. ...

FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship pool draw in Doha, Qatar; 20 teams drawn into five pools Boys’ U17 World Championship pools set for redraw – FIVB The pool compositions for the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship will be determined in a new Drawing of Lots on Saturday, 15 August, with 20 teams set to compete in Doha, Qatar, from 19-29 August. The Drawing of Lots will be streamed live on FIVB’s YouTube channel. ...

FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship pools in Doha, Qatar; live draw on YouTube Boys’ U17 World Championship pools set for redraw – FIVB The pool compositions for the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship will be determined in a new Drawing of Lots on Saturday, 15 August, with 20 teams set to compete in Doha, Qatar, from 19-29 August. The Drawing of Lots will be streamed live on FIVB’s YouTube channel. ...