Thursday, May 28, 2026

Closure on 17th Street bridge section causes traffic jams this Sunday

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Santo Domingo. - The morning of this Sunday, one of the sections on the 17th Bridge was closed, which has caused significant traffic jams for vehicular traffic in this area. The closure is due to authorities repairing a crack in one of the joints. In that sense, those who transit observe the renovations being carried out from the early hours of this Sunday.

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Geanilda Vásquez on Antonio Taveras' departure from the PRM: He is "a rebel without a cause"

Santo Domingo.– The leader of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), Geanilda Vásquez, reacted this Thursday to the decision of Senator Antonio Taveras to leave the officialist organization and assume an independent position in the Senate of the Republic. When approached by journalists prior to the international seminar "Social Public Policies," Vásquez described the legislator as […]

Thirst: a sign that the body already needs water

Writing.-The sensation of thirst is one of the clearest signs that the body already has a water deficit, a condition that can affect people's physical and mental performance. Health specialists emphasize that the brain is composed of approximately 75% water, so insufficient hydration can cause symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mental confusion, and headaches. […]

Ideice opens call for the 2026 Transformative Educational Evaluation and Research Award

Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Institute for Evaluation and Research of Educational Quality (Ideice) announced the opening of the Award for Transformative Educational Evaluation and Research (Preiet) 2026. The award, organized in coordination with the Ministry of Education (Minerd), recognizes and rewards studies of impact that have provided key data for the improvement of educational […]

Preventive prison requested against motorcyclist accused of assaulting TRAE driver in Santo Domingo Oeste

Santo Domingo.– The Public Ministry requested preventive detention, as a coercive measure, against a motorcyclist accused of physically and verbally assaulting a driver of the Student Transportation System (TRAE), in an incident that occurred in the El Café de Herrera sector, Santo Domingo Oeste municipality. The defendant, identified as Gregori Gelabert González, alias “Negro Malo,” […]

Kefir: the "white gold" of gut health gaining ground in modern nutrition

By Génesis Arias Specialists highlight its digestive, immunological, and nutritional benefits; artisanal consumption is positioned as the healthiest option In recent years, kefir has ceased to be an unknown food and has become one of the most recommended products by nutritionists and specialists in digestive health. Considered a potent natural probiotic, this ancient fermented beverage […]

Varicose veins: the home remedy with apple cider vinegar that improves the appearance of your legs

A clinical trial conducted in Turkey reveals that the external application of apple cider vinegar, used in conjunction with the usual medical treatment, helps to reduce symptoms and anxiety related to appearance in people with varicose veins. The investigation, registered in the United States National Library of Medicine and published in the scientific journal Complementary and Alternative Medicine Based on […]