December 2021

UPDATE: US warns American travellers not to visit Spain over fears of rising COVID-19 infections and Omicron variant

THE US moved Spain into the ‘very high risk’ category on Monday and warned Americans not to travel there as infections soar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moved Spain onto its “Level 4: Very High” category list on Monday. It now lists about 85 countries at its highest level, including nearly all […]

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Glittery make-up, lack of sleep and champagne corks – how Christmas can be harmful to your eyes

DIARIES are full of festive celebrations through Christmas, New Year’s Eve and until the Three Kings, but did you know that this season of goodwill can play havoc with the health of your eyes? Keen to ensure everyone enjoys themselves and keeps that twinkle sparkling in their eyes during the holidays, Specsavers Ópticas is sharing

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Attempted murder probe sees stepdad arrested in Malaga as man suffers 15cm wound after being knifed

A STEPFATHER has been arrested as part of an attempted murder investigation in Malaga. The 59-year-old has been detained in connection with stabbing his stepson in the city centre.  Police were called to the downtown property just after 10.30pm on Saturday to reports of an ‘altercation’. When officers arrived at the scene, they found several

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Spain’s Andalucia publishes ‘list’ of recommendations for the festive period—including maximum of 10-15 people and two family groups for Christmas dinners

IN light of the increase in coronavirus infections caused by the Omicron variant during the sixth wave of the virus, the Junta has issued a list of recommendations for the festive period. A leaflet of recommendations has been made public, yesterday, Monday December 20, outlining pandemic control measures for Christmas dinners and celebrations. In regards

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Thugs sentenced to two years in prison each after high speed car chase shooting in Spain’s Manilva

A PAIR of thugs armed with guns who fired bullets at a victim after a 100mph car chase through Manilva’s streets faced justice in a Malaga court on Monday. Both men have been sentenced to jail for two years after they were found guilty of shooting at a man from a distance following a high

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Fireball horror as man torches himself outside Murcia courthouse in Spain

QUICK reactions from a security officer saved a man who set himself on fire outside a Murcia courthouse this Monday Reports said the man was convicted of domestic violence against his ex-wife last month. He also cannot come within 500 metres of her or their children. The Georgian national sprayed himself with a flammable substance

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Costa Blanca conmen resold stolen top range Mini rental cars at Murcia dealership in Spain

TWO Alicante businessmen have been arrested for stealing high-end Mini rental cars which ended up at a Murcia area car dealership. One of the detainees had an prior criminal record. The leased top-range Minis were not returned to the rental firm at the end of the contract period. Their owner was also out of pocket

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Child sex abuse probe launched in Catholic Church in Spain after Pope Francis gets newspaper dossier

NEW revelations of child sex abuse cases involving Spain’s Catholic Church will be investigated after a newspaper dossier was handed over to Pope Francis. The El Pais newspaper says the Spanish bishops conference will run the internal probe after it uncovered 251 cases involving priests and lay people. The paper has spent three years chasing

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Rafa Nadal has COVID-19 after returning home to Spain from Abu Dhabi tournament

SPANISH tennis ace Rafa Nadal has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking part in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The former world number one confirmed the news on Monday via social media. “I wanted to announce that on my return home after playing the Abu Dhabi tournament, I have tested positive for COVID in

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