May 2023

After eight years, the Popular Party wins back the Balearics but will need the help of Vox to form a government

THE CONSERVATIVE Popular Party was the winner in the Balearic Islands on Sunday, taking the most seats in the regional elections. The group did, however, fall short of a majority and is likely to have to depend on far-right Vox in order to form a government.  “People have called for change, and we are the […]

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High-school students suffering from food poisoning after ‘Bring homemade cake to class’ day goes wrong in Mallorca 

A DOZEN of high-school students are suffering from food poisoning after bringing homemade cakes to their class in Inca (Mallorca).   Emergency services were alerted this morning (May 31) that a number of students at Berenguer d’Anoia de Inca High School had symptoms of nausea and diarrhoea.  The unpleasant incident reportedly started after the teens, aged

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Spain’s prime minister launches scathing attack on right-wing parties and media ahead of general elections

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez surprised everyone on Monday, when he called a snap election after his Socialist Party suffered serious losses at the local and regional elections. On Wednesday, he had another surprise up his sleeve, after he went on an extraordinary attack against the country’s right-wing parties and right-wing media.  Speaking to lawmakers

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Top campaigner Tony Juniper heads line-up of speakers at Gibraltar green building summit

WORLD-renowned campaigner Tony Juniper will be the keynote speaker at a June conference on building sustainably in Gibraltar. The former WWF UK executive director and current chair of the UK government agency Natural England will head an impressive list of speakers that will share their knowledge on June 9. Juniper will talk about ‘the intersection

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Minor who lived for years among piles of rubbish rescued in Estepona (Malaga) 

A 14-YEAR-OLD believed to have lived for years among rubbish and diseased dogs has been rescued in Estepona.  He lived with his grandmother and father, who has been arrested, in a flat that was full of garbage bags.  It has been reported that the minor had to sleep on top of a piece of furniture,

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Woman pregnant with twins allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend from Spain’s Valencia area

A 33-YEAR-OLD Valencia man has been jailed after being accused of murdering his ex-partner who was pregnant with twins. The man named as Jaime R.N. was refused bail on Wednesday after appearing before a court in the Basque Country city of Vitoria. His girlfriend, Maialen Mazon, aged 32, had travelled to stay at a Vitoria

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Gibraltar deputy chief minister meets Commonwealth leaders in London to discuss closer links

GIBRALTAR’S second in command updated the Commonwealth secretary general on EU treaty talks and community activities in London meetings. Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia met Baroness Scotland, the Commonwealth secretary general, to discuss the Rock’s increasing links with the family of former British nations. Garcia then went on to discuss the closer links Gibraltar was

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Free Spins vs. Bonus Cash: Which Offers Better Value for UK Casino Players?

Without attractive bonus offers it would be very difficult for online casinos to increase their user base. A casino bonus can be viewed as a tempting discount since players feel like they are getting better value for their money. However, there is no such thing as free money, so even a free bonus casino online

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King Felipe welcomes Hillary Clinton to Madrid palace audience in Spain

ONE of America’s best-known retired politicians, Hilary Clinton, met with Spain’s King Felipe on Wednesday at the Palacio de la Zarzuela. The former US First Lady and Secretary of State was received by the King with great affection in the palace’s Audience Hall. “Hello your majesty! Very happy to see you,“ proclaimed 75-year-old Clinton, who

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Restraining order for young troublemaker accused of threatening and insulting his neighbours in Esporles (Mallorca) 

A YOUNG troublemaker accused of making death threats to his neighbours was arrested in Esporles (Mallorca) last week. The 27-year-old man is said to have insulted and made constant threats to fellow locals in the Balearic municipality.  A court has decided to impose a restraining order of one kilometre from his own town.  “He kept

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