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Protests over Spain flood response interrupt king's visit to stricken Valencia suburb
Spain's King Felipe VI is protected after a crowd of angry survivors of Spain's floods have tossed mud and shouted insults at the King and government officials when they made their first visit to one of the hardest hit towns after floods in Paiporta near Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
AP / Hugo Torres
2024-11-04, Hong Kong Standard
Hundreds of residents of a Valencia suburb badly hit by last week's deadly floods protested on Sunday during a visit by SpanishKing Felipe, Queen Letizia,...
Why have Spain floods killed so many?
Vehicles are seen piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
AP / Alberto Saiz
2024-10-31, Guam Pacific Daily News
Powerful storms turbo-charged by a warming planet, poor urban planning and carelessness combined with catastrophic consequences in Spain's deadliest floods in a...
Spain to exhume and remove body of fascist leader from Madrid mausoleum
Spanish Falange leader José Antonio Primo de Rivera (1903-1936), shot during the Spanish Civil War
Public Domain
2023-04-24, CNN
Spain on Monday will dig up the body of José Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of the fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime, and remove it from a...
The cheapest cities for expats in the world revealed - as UK cities don't even ...2025-04-14
The Daily Mail: A survey has revealed the cheapest and most expensive cities in which to be an expat, with a top holiday destination ranking as the most affordable. The results come from a survey run by the expat network InterNations, which asked those living abroad to rate...
Ryanair warns more flights could be scrapped to Spain next year – here’s what it ...2025-04-14
The Sun: RYANAIR is considering cutting flights from a number of Spanish airports next year. The low-cost airline warned that it will stop routes next winter if operator Aena does not lower its fees – which could lead to expensive tickets for British...
We flew to Spain for just eight hours to escape ‘miserable’ Britain – it cost ...2025-04-14
The Sun: TWO friends revealed how they flew to Spain for less than 24 hours as part of the ‘extreme day-tripping’ holiday trend. Carehome workers LouiseDunning, 59, and Tracey Dover, 52, paid just £66 for return flights to Alicante in December –...
Brit groom-to-be, 29, dies of ‘heart attack’ on his Benidorm stag do after collapsing in ...2025-04-14
The Sun: A BRIT groom-to-be died in front of his family and friends after a suspected heart attack in Benidorm. The dad-of-one, 29, was celebrating his stag do at the Funky Flamingo bar in the Spanish resort when he collapsed. Funky Flamingo Bar in Benidorm Google...
British father, 29, on his stag do in Benidorm dies after collapsing in a bar ...2025-04-14
The Daily Mail: A British groom-to-be has died in front of his father and friends while celebrating his stag do in Benidorm after he collapsed at a bar. The father-of-one, 29, from Halifax, was enjoying drinks at the Funky Flamingo bar on March 22 when tragedy struck,...
Springbok Women gear up for Spain Test with impressive win against England side2025-04-13
Independent online (SA): The Springbok Women continued to build up for Saturday’s Test match against Spain with a commanding 50-17 victory over an England age-group side in Marcoussis, France. It was a great weekend for Springbok Women’s rugby, with the Sevens team winning the third...
It was Steel Saturday at Parliament, even if ‘Barmy’ Ed Miliband exited the proceedings early2025-04-12
AOL: When did the Commons last meet on a Saturday? During the Falklands, to rescue what remained of the Empire. This time, it was to save what’s left of our industry. MPs were whisked back mid-hols; Ange...
‘Barmy’ Ed Miliband exited stage left during British Steel debate2025-04-12
The Daily Telegraph: ...
How to celebrate Earth Day in San Diego County: Here are more than 20 ways2025-04-11
San Diego Union-Tribune: Communities throughout San Diego County will celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25) with festivals, cleanups and other events to help take care of the planet, starting in local neighborhoods. Many events draw attention to the importance of...
Dark side of Benidorm where Brits are attacked by ‘wolf-like’ gangs of bouncers… what holidaymakers ...2025-04-11
The Sun: WITH its sun-kissed beaches, vibrant night-life and family-friendly fun, Benidorm has been the number one holiday hotspot for Brits abroad for decades. But not far from the sand and sangria, there is a darker underbelly to this popular Spanish resort, which...
Massive seizure of counterfeit tobacco in Alicante2025-04-11
Spanish News Today: The international gang had warehouses in Mutxamel, Xixona, Elche and AlicanteA major criminal network accused of manufacturing and distributing counterfeit tobacco across Spain and beyond has been taken down in a joint operation involving the National Police,...
Explosion from electric scooter battery causes devastating fire in Elche2025-04-11
Spanish News Today: Nine people and two cats were rescued after the fire broke out in the early hours, leaving one firefighter injured and a home severely damaged A fire caused by an electric scooter battery explosion has left a home severely damaged and several residents...
More than 300,000 packs seized and seven arrested in an operation targeting illegal tobacco manufacturing. (Agencia Tributaria)2025-04-11
Public Technologies: ) April 11, 2025 More than 300,000 packs seized and seven arrested in an operation targeting illegal tobacco manufacturing. Operation of the Tax Agency, Civil Guard and National Police The network operated internationally with factories and warehouses in...
Millions to take to road for busiest Easter bank holiday in years2025-04-11
The Daily Telegraph: ...