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Dec 26, 2023 · The Dominican Professional Baseball League (Lidom) announced the schedule for the second phase of the 2023-24 Professional Winter Baseball Championship, starting Wednesday, 27 December 2023, with the playoff teams to be decided by 18 January 2024.

Jan 2, 2025 · Despite increased efforts to combat gender-based violence in recent years, including the establishment of women’s shelters and awareness campaigns, femicides remain a pressing issue in the Dominican Republic, Listin Diario reports.

Jan 13, 2025 · President Luis Abinader called on Venezuelan authorities Thursday, 10 January 2025 to seize the opportunity to join the right side of history, urging them to open the door to a peaceful transition to democracy and restore freedom to Venezuela. President Abinader spoke on the occasion of receiving ...

Jan 22, 2025 · President Luis Abinader shared details of the electronic passports that will be available for Dominican citizens as of August 2025. The country is transitioning to the electronic passports that are aligned with international standards and feature advanced security measures to prevent fraud and identity theft.

Oct 16, 2024 · With opening games in the capital city, San Francisco de Macoris and La Romana, the 2024-2025 Winter Professional Baseball Championship opens on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.

Dec 18, 2024 · Raphael de España is booked for two performances at the National Theater in Santo Domingo on 11 and 12 March 2025. On Monday, 16 December 2024. it was known that he suffered a stroke when taping an episode for TVE’s popular program, “La Revuelta” He was rushed to a Madrid hospital and now is recovering.

Dec 4, 2024 · For the first time this season, three teams are tied for first place in the Dominican Winter League (Lidom). The Tigres del Licey’s dramatic 8-7 comeback victory over the Leones del Escogido at the Quisqueya Ball Park on 3 December 2024 propelled them into a tie with both the Leones and the Estrellas Orientales.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Central Bank (BCRD) has decided to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% per year, effective 27 December 2024. This decision was made following a monetary policy meeting held on that date.

Apr 18, 2024 · Intense rains falling on Monday and Tuesday, 15 and 16 April 2024 caused flooding of rivers, streams and ravines in municipalities in Puerto Plata province, Diario Libre reports.