Has easyJet’s strike affected you? If you have, please contact the Olive Press by email at ben@theolivepress.es. After the easyJet cabin staff strike, more than 60 flights have been cancelled. This is a huge inconvenience for thousands of holidaymakers. As cabin crew from the budget airline took part in the second of three days of planned industrial action, flights were …
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A JOINT Guardia Civil-Police Nacional operation in Eastern Spain has demolished a gang which trafficked and exploited South American women. Apartments and buildings were used for brothels in Murcia and the surrounding areas of Valencia, Alicante and Malaga. Officers freed a ‘large’ but undisclosed number of victims in addition to making a dozen arrests. READ MORE The ringleaders – a …
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The Policia Nacional arrested an ALICANTE couple for living with a deceased man for two months or more in order to receive his pension. The woman, aged 32 and the man, 28, were to appear at court on Thursday. You can also find out more about the following: Punt Regional broadcaster stated that they would be charged for committing a …
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The thieves targeted luxury fountain pens as they traveled to shopping centers in Spain. Three of the crew members were arrested by the Policia Nacional in Madrid. Two more warrants are issued. One of the two is currently in Spain. READ MORE MONTBLANC PEN They committed thefts in Alicante, A Coruña, and Oviedo with some Montblanc-branded pens worth as much …
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Policia Nacional arrested a GANG that stole luxury watches in Alicante and Valencia. Five unidentified people were arrested in Madrid and one in Cuenca. Two of them had been jailed prior to their trial. The six detainees and a female intimidated their victim with a firearm. READ MORE GANG RAIDED In one incident, they struck a man with the weapon’s …
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A squatter from ALICANTE allegedly burned down a flat on the fifth floor, just days before he would be evicted by a court order. The Policia Nacional arrested a 64-year old man in the Virgen Del Remedio neighborhood of the city. Smoke inhalation caused two patients to require treatment. READ MORE Damaged Exterior Authorities believe that the fire on Tuesday …
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A fugitive RUSSIAN has been arrested by Alicante police for alleged shady deals with land in his home country. Interpol alerted the Policia Nacional about the 52-year old man who lives in the city. The Russian authorities are looking for him over an alleged fraud in which he allegedly purchased three public lands illegally in the Saint Petersburg region. READ …
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A man who was on the run in France from French authorities over a murder, has been arrested by Alicante police. The Policia Nacional stated that the fugitive intended to escape to his home country of Algeria. He could be sentenced to up to thirty years in prison, if found guilty of the killing that took place in Saint-Etienne last …
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Home buyers in Valencian Community can save money after the regional government announced a 10% reduction in property transfer taxes. Carlos Mazon said that the Valencian President, who was visiting a social housing development in Alicante City last Friday, would make this cut available to everyone. He stated that “the Valencian Community no longer has the highest property tax in …
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LEGENDARY Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones continues to maintain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless record of hit songs and his timeless talent and charisma. With a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, Jones is considered one of the greatest singers and recording artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records and establishing …
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