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David Sackler, a seasoned news editor with over 20 years of experience, currently based in Spain, is known for his editorial expertise, commitment to journalistic integrity, and advocating for press freedom.
ACE – SHIN Summer fundraiser dinner at Miraflores Golf

ACE – SHIN Summer fundraiser dinner at Miraflores Golf

Taking place on Saturday, July 5, at the Miraflores Golf Restaurant Spikes & Bobby Jones (Calle Severiano Ballesteros, Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa), the ACE Dog Shelter Summer Fundraising Dinner. The event starts at 7.30pm, after a welcome glass of cava, and includes a three-course meal. Highlights of the evening are live music performed by international vocalist Harvey James as …

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Orange alert for excessive heat in parts of Alicante with ‘equatorial’ nights predicted

Orange alert for excessive heat in parts of Alicante with ‘equatorial’ nights predicted

The Health Ministry has issued an orange heat warning for Tuesday afternoon, in the Vega Baja area of southern Alicante Province. The alert comes as the State Meteorological Agency Aemet predicted high temperatures for Bigastro, Redovan, Callosa, Segura, Rafal, Catral, Albatera, and San Isidro. In the inland, temperatures are expected to be at least 36C. READ MORE HEATWAVE CONTINUES A …

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An urban art exhibition opens at La Malagueta with the works of 141 artists

Malaga's tribute to the Spanish guitar: ten days of recitals, masterclasses and an international competition

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:19 The Spanish guitar is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, but it has been a difficult instrument to place in classrooms and concert halls. Just one fact: while the historic María Cristina music conservatory (now the Sala Fundación Unicaja) was opened in 1880, the guitar was not made part of its educational programme until 1946, under …

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Red tape hurts elderly, parents with children and disabled

Red tape is a burden on the elderly, disabled and parents with children

Alan James began building properties in Costa del Sol in 1969. He is still at it more than 50 year later. He was in charge of developing the Benamara (A7) and Benavista (N340) urbanisations on either side. He saw the absolute necessity for a bridge that would allow residents to safely traverse what at the time was considered to be …

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Beyond the beach: Greece’s high-value economy starts here

Beyond the beach, Greece’s high value economy begins here

Credit: nonbirinonko via Canva.com from Pixabay. Credit: nonbirinonko via Canva.com. Pixabay. Athens suddenly has many rooftop bars and renovated ports. But a question remains, even with the economy recovering. What does Greece produce? But here’s the thing: You can’t build a thriving economy on flights and frappes alone. Tourism is seasonal. Shipping, which is volatile and global, is a major …

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La Fe Hospital Valencia

A man in Spain sets fire to a bed at a hospital psychiatric facility, killing ten patients.

A FEMALE died on Monday after an intentionally started fire in the psychiatric area of Valencia’s La Fe hospital. Policia Nacional arrested two male patients who escaped the unit. One of the two was a man aged 34, who had been charged with both homicide as well as arson. READ MORE LA FE HOSPITAL Smoke spread from the seventh-floor wing …

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Nato’s Rutte says Trump is committed to alliance if Europe pays more

Nato Rutte claims that Trump will be committed to the alliance as long as Europe pays more

Unlock White House Watch for free This guide will help you understand what Trump’s second-term means for Washington, Washington business and the global economy. The commitment of Donald Trump to Nato shouldn’t worry allies, as long as they dramatically increase their defence expenditures, said the alliance’s Secretary-General at the start of a summit intended to placate the US President. Spain, …

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New car occupancy rules could hit drivers for up to €30K fines

New car occupancy rules could hit drivers for up to €30K fines

DGT plans eye-watering fines: new car occupancy rules could hit drivers for up to €30,000. Credit: RVillalon Shutterstock Motorists could soon be forced to double up in their cars — or cough up thousands of euros in fines as Spain’s driving authority (the DGT) plans a strategic crackdown starting in Madrid. Rent increases and now restrictions on movement? You can …

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Care for the carers – Salón Varietés artists rally community

Care for the carers – Salón Varietés artists rally community

Brian, Owain, David, Pat, Michael, Carolyn & Lynn at the Salón in Fuengirola Credit: EWN Monday, June 23 saw a gathering at the Salón Varietés in Fuengirola for the handover of a cheque to the Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group (ADSG) for €5,319. This was the amount raised through ticket and raffle sales at the Salón Varietés Singing for Alzheimer’s night …

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