STAFF at Torrevieja Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike for the first time in the facility’s history. 96% of workers in a ballot turnout of just over 50% backed a walkout in the middle of the busy Easter holiday period. The row concerns the Valencian Health Ministry’s plans to scrap a collective employment […]
GIBRALTAR’S own international playwright and a full cast of local actors put on their first ever play in London at a theatre where Ian McKellen regularly performs. Julian Felice called the moment his ‘Blue Whale’ aired at the ‘Space’ theatre in the British capital, ‘the highest point of my career as a playwright’. His Dramatis
AN illegal weapons manufacturer has been shut down by the Guardia Civil in Alicante province. Officers raided a workshop in Hondon de las Nieves and seized 79 guns hidden at addresses in Hondon, Crevillente and Pinoso. Three men- aged between 43 and 65- have been arrested including the person who operated the clandestine factory. The
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A NEW alert system that sends automatic warnings for natural disasters to the general public via mobile phones has been switched on. It will allow the public to protect themselves against natural phenomena such as severe weather, volcanic eruptions, floods, fires and earthquakes by providing advanced warning. It forms part of the National Alert Network
Carnival organisers have warned participating floats that they could lose their public subsidies if they keep playing sexist or misogynist songs during their parades. The annual festival each February is famous for its incredible street parades, colourful fancy dress and wild parties – but there is also a dark side to Carnival that seems to
Dénia, Alicante 2 beds 2 baths € 475,000 General details: Built: 1997 / 2020 Plot: 1126 sqm Villa: 180 sqm Location: Denia area, Els Poblets Room details: Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 2, Kitchen: 1, Lounges / Dining room: 1, Pool: 8m x 4m, Parking: Garage & carport, Heating: Gas central heating with radiators. Characteristics:
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VETERAN Spanish footballer Sergio Ramos’ international days are over after being told by the recently-appointed national coach that he did not figure in his plans. The player slammed Luis de la Fuente for deciding not to pick him regardless of his future performances. The Paris Saint-Germain central defender said he wished he could have played
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Gibraltar will observe a minute’s silence on the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine at noon. Alongside the UK, the Government of Gibraltar announced that it would pause for a minute on the 24th of February to mark the beginning of the war that has taken the lives of over 8,000 civilians. READ
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THE Policia Nacional has arrested a Costa Blanca gang that ran dangerous boat journeys for illegal migrants from Algeria to Spain. At least 88 people were brought over on six trips with a charge of €5,000 per head- with eight of the travellers being unaccompanied children. Extra charges included a €300 pick-up fee on the
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ONE of the most beautiful spring sights in Spain is the cherry blossoms and Malaga can boast one of the most beautiful cherry blossom tree fields in Spain. The prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine has recently reviewed and selected the must-see cherry blossoms in Spain this spring, with Malaga included in the list. Specifically the
