AN Alicante street thief was caught after snatching a bag containing €5,800 in cash and leaving a trail of banknotes strewn over the pavement. In the early morning hours of Monday, the Policia Nacional pursued the 46-year old felon on foot. The female victim has received all of her money and personal items back. READ MORE DUMPED LOT After hearing …
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SPAIN’S conservative opposition have gone on the offensive, accusing prime minister Pedro Sanchez of ‘handing over the keys of the housing market to squatters’ amid an ongoing row over anti-squatting legislation. Alicia Garcia, spokesperson for the Partido Popular (PP) in the senate, where the party holds a majority, said squatting – the unlawful occupation of an uninhabited building – had …
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The Policia Nacional has searched a DENTAL clinic located in Alzira after a 6-year-old girl died after she was put under anaesthesia on Thursday. A four-year old girl was treated at the hospital for fever, vomiting and drowsiness all on the same day. Wednesday was the day that a search of Clinica Dental Mireia’s premises took place. READ MORE POLICE …
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A 39-year old man was arrested in La Rioja after he groomed a girl underage via social media, and then lured her away from home for sex. A search of where he was staying by the Guardia Civil uncovered an array of whips and toys used for ‘extreme’ sexual practices. He is charged with sexual assault, corruption of minors and …
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A FAMILY OF FOUR DIERED in their Torrox house from a suspected natural gas leak. The bodies of two teenaged children and a married couple were discovered Tuesday around 3:20pm. They died overnight after a butano stove was left on, which released deadly carbon monoxide fumes. READ MORE TUEDAY CALLE PONTILS CENE Said Rabah (53), and his wife Saadia (38), …
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This year’s gala of the Michelin guide did not award any extra stars to Andalucia or Valencia’s top restaurants. According to persistent rumours both Benito Gomez and Marcus Granda from Skina in Marbella did not receive the all-important 3rd star. Dani Carnero did not win a second prize for his Kaleja, which was highly rated in Malaga. READ MORE Distributor …
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THE finished version of Spain’s €5 billion ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ rail network has finally been announced — but not to universal fanfare. While some regions celebrate their newfound connection, there are some glaring errors that have already raised outrage. Transport minister Oscar Puente, speaking in Valencia during the annual ‘Quiero Corredor’ event (responsible for creating a cringy video extolling the virtues …
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THE Canary Islands offer the country’s cheapest Menu del Dia coming in at an average price of €13 per head, according to a study conducted by Hosteleria de España. In contrast, the Balearic Islands are the most expensive for the traditional cut-price meal, costing €16 on average. The second cheapest menu is in the Asturias region with an average cost …
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A man who threatened a Ryanair airport worker in Alicante over an oversized suitcase was sentenced to three months behind bars. The 40-year-old, who resides in Javea, was also fined €180 and ordered to pay €3,505 in compensation to the employee plus court costs. The prison sentence was suspended by two years. READ MORE RYANAIR PLANE AT ALICANTE ELCHE Elche’s …
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SPAIN will face reigning champions Italy in Sunday’s Davis Cup final after beating Germany in a deciding doubles match – despite the absence of injured world number one and six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz. It is the first time that six-time champions Spain have reached the final of the ‘World Cup of Tennis’ since 2019. They will face off …
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