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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.
Warning over Booking.com scam after British tourists lose thousands to fraudsters - this is how  to spot them

Warning over Booking.com scam after British tourists lose thousands to fraudsters – this is how  to spot them

BRITISH tourists are warning holidaymakers after a Booking.com scam saw them lose thousands to fraudsters.  Unfortunate sun seekers have seen their holiday plans ruined after falling victim to a scam on Booking.com this summer. The scam has been running for over a year, but the number of reports have spiked during the summer months. It sees customers duped into paying …

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WINE LOVERS: Teulada Moraira on Spain's Costa Blanca gears up for the Festa del Moscatell

WINE LOVERS: Teulada Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca gears up for the Festa del Moscatell

Teulada Moraira is preparing to host a new edition of the highly anticipated Festa del Moscatell, an event that celebrates and highlights the town’s winemaking tradition. Organised by the Teulada City Council, in collaboration with various local associations, the 2024 Festa del Moscatell will feature a diverse program of cultural, gastronomic, and festive activities on August 31st, offering residents and …

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Mossos d’Esquadra admit ‘mistakes’ after Carles Puigdemont fled Spain: Leaked report reveals police drone turned away at key moment of Catalan separatist’s escape from Barcelona

Mossos d’Esquadra admit ‘mistakes’ after Carles Puigdemont fled Spain: Leaked report reveals police drone turned away at key moment of Catalan separatist’s escape from Barcelona

THE Mossos d’Esquadra have admitted that ‘mistakes’ were made in their plan to arrest Carles Puigdemont after the former Catalan president successfully fled Spain once again after making a brief speech in Barcelona city centre earlier this month. According to a leaked report sent between Catalunya’s regional police force and the Spanish Supreme Court, a police aerial drone that was …

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Vuelta a España: Adam Yates takes initiative in stage 9 solo victory - CSN News

Vuelta a España: Adam Yates takes initiative in stage 9 solo victory – CSN News

Yates commemorates as he goes across the line. Credit Report: Andrés Eduardo Gutiérrez Adam Yates defeat Richard Carapaz right into 2nd while Ben O’Connor held GC’s lead with an endure 3rd in Sunday’s Sierra Nevada hill face-off. Adam Yates of UAE Group Emirates asserted a spectacular triumph on phase 9 of the Vuelta a España, showcasing his outstanding climbing up …

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Monkeypox

Exclusive: As cases of Mpox, West Nile virus and now SLOTH fever rise in Spain – how worried we should REALLY be? Health experts give their verdict

IN a risk assessment last week, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), called the increase of imported Mpox cases from African countries ‘highly likely’, raising alarms at the tail end of a season that’s seen outbreaks of a handful of deadly tropical diseases in Spain.  A new, highly transmissible strain of the mpox virus known as ‘clade …

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La Cala Lions Autumn Bazaar - Costa Spain News

La Cala Lions Autumn Bazaar – Costa Spain Information

Dwelling » Occasions » La Cala Lions Autumn Bazaar Occasion: La Cala Lions Diabetic Help Group Autumn BazaarVenue: Exterior Bar Tuta, Jardines Botanico, La Cala de Mijas La Cala de MijasDate: 2024-09-07Entry: Free entry. Lunch obtainable for 10€ Description: The Diabetic Help Group of the La Cala de Miajs Lions  Autumn Bazaar is being held exterior Bar Tuta and consists …

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Exclusive: Norwegian expat who survived a horror axe attack on Spain’s Costa del Sol is suing doctors for ‘laughing off’ his pain and ‘shrugging him off with painkillers’

Exclusive: Norwegian expat who survived a horror axe attack on Spain’s Costa del Sol is suing doctors for ‘laughing off’ his pain and ‘shrugging him off with painkillers’

A NORWEGIAN expat has been left traumatised after a horrific axe attack in Fuengirola left him with ‘unbearable’ back injuries. Marius J, 30, was drinking with friends in Queen Mary’s Bar on November 11, 2022, when he was struck in the back of the head by the butt of the weapon. At around 5am, he left the bar for a …

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Spain's Princess Leonor makes surprise visit to humble chiringuito on the Costa del Sol

Spain’s Princess Leonor makes surprise visit to humble chiringuito on the Costa del Sol

PRINCESS Leonor of Spain has made a surprise visit to the Costa del Sol where she visited a humble chiringuito.  Spain’s beloved Princess Leonor dined with six friends on the Costa del Sol recently, to the shock and amazement of the chiringuito owners. They claim the reservation was made with no reference to the royals and were surprised when several …

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz regains world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is officially the highest-paid tennis player in the world – this is how much he earns

CARLOS Alcaraz is officially the highest-paid tennis star in the world, new figures have revealed.  The Murcia-born ace, 21, is way above his rivals in terms of income, including Serbian World No.1 Novak Djokovic. According to Forbes magazine, Alcaraz is currently making $42.3m (€39.2m) per year. While a sizable chunk comes from his winnings – around $10.3m (€9.4m) – the …

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