May 2023

‘Octopus farming is the future’: Company behind controversial plans launches impassioned defence

THE company responsible for controversial plans to build the world’s first octopus farm has launched a staunch defence after a public outcry. Ignacio Gonzalez, the CEO of Nueva Pescanova, which is proposing to set the farm up in the Canary Islands, claimed that the method is the ‘future of the oceans.’  Documents suggest the proposals […]

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Unlucky drug smugglers steal boat but owner’s friend spots it elsewhere on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SIX drug traffickers who stole a boat from Altea were caught out when having a spot of lunch some 50 kilometres down the coast at El Campello in Alicante province. A couple were walking their dog when they saw the men sat under a pine tree eating and drinking in an area rarely used by

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Children smash and blow up vending machines with explosives to steal goods and money in Spain’s Valencia

A GROUP of children smashed into and even blew up vending machines in Valencia to grab cash and items from them. Eight children were identified as the perpetrators but only two of them- aged 14- were of legal age to be prosecuted. The vandals struck in the Valencia district of Patraix between January and March

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Man who killed two pedestrians during Madrid police chase was fleeing cops after stealing catalytic converters

A MAN who ran over and killed two people on Thursday in Madrid during a police chase has confessed that he was fleeing from the cops to avoid arrest after having stolen four catalytic converters that morning.  Pedro Villanueva, a known criminal with an extensive record, handed himself over to police after the dramatic persecution,

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Stabbing riddle as ‘good friend’ cleared of killing young Brit, Ben Nesbitt, on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A SOUTHPORT man has been found not guilty of homicide following the fatal stabbing of Ben Nesbitt, 22, who was found bleeding to death in a Quesada street on October 1, 2020. The young labourer- also from the Southport area- had suffered neck wounds. An Elche court cleared Wai Ming Lam, 40, last Friday with

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Bull breaks legs, is put down at fiesta in Spain’s Valencia region after jumping over wall 

A BULL had to be put down at a local fiesta in Valencia on Saturday after it jumped over a wall and fell 15 metres to the ground, breaking its legs in the process.  The incident, which was captured on camera by onlookers, happened in Ontinyent in the Valencia region, as the animal was running

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Spain’s far-right Vox party offers identical election manifesto for municipalities

AS THE May 28 local and regional elections approach, many Spanish voters will no doubt be seeking out the election manifestos of the various parties that will be running across the country at the polls. But those who would like to know what far-right Vox is proposing may be in for a surprise.  The party,

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sant Jaume d’Enveja with pool – € 78,000

Sant Jaume d’Enveja, Tarragona   2 beds   1 baths € 78,000 Apartment located in the Delta del Ebro, about 4 km from the beaches, natural park. It consists of 2 bedrooms, bathroom with shower, kitchen-living room Terrace Parking. Community area with swimming pool, playground, picnic area Do not stop visiting… See full property details

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Police in Madrid arrest 18 people after knife and machete fight breaks out between members of Latin gang

SPAIN’S National Police have made 18 arrests as they continue to investigate a massive brawl that took place outside a nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sources told Europa Press that the fight, which involved knives and machetes, was between members of the Latin gang Dominican Don’t Play. Among those detained were eight

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