December 2022

Seven women rescued from clutches of sex exploitation gang in Spain

SEVEN victims of a sex exploitation gang that operated in different parts of Spain have been freed by the Policia Nacional. Three men who pimped out the women were arrested after raids in Alicante, Madrid, and Toledo. As in many similar cases, the victims came to Spain from South American countries like Columbia with bogus […]

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DNA evidence and CCTV used to lock up teen repeat offender in Gibraltar with an eye for easy cash

A COURT in Gibraltar lengthened a teenager’s prison time after DNA evidence found he broke into a rowing club and CCTV caught him stealing cash from a bar register. Michael Martin, 19, of Flat Bastion Road, got 22 weeks on top of the sentence he was already serving for another theft and burglary. Martin broke

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Ski’s not the limit : Add an extra dimension to your winter sports experience with these other (great value and often free) Granada sites

NO trip to the Sierra Nevada is complete without paying homage to Granada’s most iconic landmark, the stunning Alhambra Palace. This magical 13th century Arabic building dominates the city from its hilltop eyrie. Arabic palace Alhambra in Granada at twilight with Sierra Nevada mountains in background. Photo: Adobe Stock After a morning tour of the

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Key figure in multi-billion euro cryptocurrency scam arrested at Spain’s Barcelona airport

THE Guardia Civil and Mossos d’Esquadra have arrested a key player in a multi-billion euro cryptocurrency scam that swindled hundreds of thousands of investors. 33-year-old Pablo A.M. was detained onboard a plane on Wednesday that had landed at Barcelona airport from Romania. The man was said to be in ‘charge’ of Spanish clients. It’s believed

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Costa Blanca’s David Ferrer will become Spain’s new Davis Cup captain

JAVEA’S David Ferrer will be named next week as Spain’s new Davis Cup captain, replacing Sergi Brugera. The appointment made by Royal Spanish Tennis Federation will run until 2026 and a news conference in Madrid on Monday will officially unveil Ferrer. The former world number three retired in 2019 after an illustrious career despite living

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British charter TUI offer flights from Belfast to Mallorca for summer 2023

British charter airline TUI will start offering weekly flights direct between Belfast and Mallorca next summer. The carrier said the route would be offered every Saturday from June 10 until August 26, 2023. Head of Ireland for TUI Craig Morgan said the service from George Best Belfast City Airport would create a convenient air link

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2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Punta Prima with pool garage – € 235,000

Penthouse Punta Prima, Alicante   2 beds   1 baths € 235,000 Penthouse with exuberant green-area community and sea views. The property consists of large dining-living room, open-plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It also boasts a terrace and a 23m2 private rooftop terrace. This residential is in an exclusive complex located in Punta

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The brilliant work Paul Cunningham nurses continue to do, even at Christmas

Christmas is a special day for most people, but for the Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity  it’s just like any other day. While most people will be tucking into their Christmas turkey and relaxing with family and friends, the team of nurses who look after terminally ill patients will be in other people’s homes. They will

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Golf ace Jon Rahm follows hero Ballesteros in winning special award from Spain’s Biscay region

GOLF star Jon Rahm was presented with the Bizkaitar Argia-Ilustre de Bizkaia medal on Thursday which is given to individual people or groups who promote the Biscay area and its values. He follows in the footsteps of his idol, Seve Ballesteros, to become a second golfer to win the prestigious Biscay honour. Rahm is currently

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