A 20-YEAR-OLD man has reportedly confessed to killing an 11-year-old boy during a horrific attack at a sports centre in Spain. The suspect (pictured above on news channel Telecinco), who has yet to be named, was arrested on Monday afternoon following a 24-hour manhunt in Mocejon, Toledo. According to national broadcaster La Sexta, the man admitted carrying out the attack …

Jaen landscape. Credit History: Pixabay Fifty Ukrainian youngsters from war-torn areas near the Russian boundary are investing 3 weeks in the relaxing district of Jaen, Spain, many thanks to an one-of-a-kind effort called ‘A Breath of Hope.’ Developed by regional resident Antonio Funes, it supplies a much-needed retreat for the youngsters. They were provided a cozy welcome and are being …

Woman flees wildfire in southern France. Credit: Menor Rondon. X. Two wildfires raging through southern France have forced authorities to evacuate thousands of holidaymakers from campsites and tourist hotspots as strong winds sent the flames blazing through rural areas.  Around 3,000 holidaymakers fled campsites close to the coastal town of Canet-en-Roussillon, near Perpignan. Dozens of others also had to abandon …

ANDALUCIA has been sweltering below an August heatwave, with temperatures hovering above 40C in 34 completely different components of the area this weekend. However the thermometer peaked within the city of Alora, Malaga, with a scorching 43.1C, adopted intently by Ecija at 42.4C and La Puebla de los Infantes. Different cities experiencing excessive warmth included La Puebla de los Infantes …

A WAR of words has broken out over an alleged assault by Dolores mayor, Joaquin Hernandez on a 71-year-old resident as political opponents demanded that he quit. Both parties have accused each other of starting the physical altercation in the Vega Baja town on August 9. PSOE mayor Hernandez told a news conference last week that he ‘categorically’ did not …

A STREAM of migrant boats have landed on the Costa Blanca in the last 24 hours according to the Cruz Roja. Three boats arrived late on Sunday evening and early on Monday morning with a total of 35 people on board, including three children, a pregnant woman, and a man in a wheelchair. The landings were at Alicante’s Cabo de …

A DESPERATE manhunt is underway following the horrific fatal stabbing of an 11-year-old boy in Toledo. Little Mateo was knifed at least 11 times by a masked attacker at the Angel Tardio sports centre in Mocejon, at around 9.30am on Sunday. According to sources quoted by El Español, the killer is slim, blonde with shaved hair, measures around 5ft2 and …

A BANNER opposing mass tourism has appeared for the first time on a Marina Alta beach in Alicante province. The 15-metre-long display was unfurled at the northern end of Javea’s Cala La Barraca on Sunday. It was done at the initiative of the local anti-touristification group, Garrot. CALA LA BARRACA, SUNDAY(GARROT image) A Garrot spokesperson said that the beach ‘clearly …

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SPAIN is preparing for a volcanic eruption following a series of ‘alarming’ seismic movements, it has emerged.  The La Palma volcano, on the Canary Islands, is beginning to show activity again, setting off alarm bells among experts and locals. It comes just three years after its last eruption caused almost €850 million in damages, forced a mass evacuation and destroyed …