martes, 7 de julio de 2015

Euro Weekly News - Alerts

Euro Weekly News

Monday, 06 July 2015   
 

Euro Weekly News - Alerts


Who polices Facebook?

ULTRA far-right group Britain First is dangerous. Its agenda is notionally an anti-Islamist one. Born from roots in the British National Party, it is more sinister than that.
In these days of terror attacks...Read More

Pope Francis arrives in Ecuador for Latin American tour

POPE FRANCIS arrived in Ecuador on Sunday July 5 at the beginning of his eight-day tour of Latin America and was welcomed by a crowd of half a million lining the streets of the capital, Quito.
Crowds also...Read More

Movie Tuesdays on Javea beach

JAVEA’S popular Arenal Beach is showing a new summer season of films on the sand, organised by the Department of Tourism in the town.
Film buffs of all ages may enjoy Tuesday screenings from 10pm...Read More

Cyclists horrified by traps set to harm people in Crevillent mountains

OUTRAGE was sparked amongst cyclists’ and runners’ clubs in Crevillent when several members found dangerous traps on paths, deliberately set to harm people.
These traps have been spotted in...Read More

Far-right grouping spreads fake Euro Weekly News front page

A far-right grouping which does most of its hateful crusading on Facebook has attempted to hijack the good name of the Euro Weekly News.
The organisation, called Britain First, has posted on its Facebook...Read More

A weekend of violent deaths across Spain

OVER the weekend of July 3-5, seven people were killed in violent incidents in Spain.
In the small, Galician village of Arbo, Pontevedra, on Friday night, the bodies of two individuals, a 30-year-old woman...Read More

Mayor in Valencia bullfighting row receives death threats

Mayor of Paiporta,  Isabel Martin DEATH threats were posted on social media pages against the Mayor of Paiporta in Valencia after the town hall had announced that they would no longer subsidise bullfighting.
Almost immediately, pro-bullfighting...Read More

Fast ferry makes a splash in Malaga

Milenium Dos,  Trasmediterranea THROUGHOUT July and August, a second fast ferry will connect Malaga with the Spanish enclave of Melilla in North Africa.
Operated by shipping company Trasmediterranea, the ‘Milenium Dos’ catamaran...Read More

Spain’s Facebook and Twitter operations report just €7m in 2014

DESPITE reported large increases in their revenue in 2014, both Spain’s Facebook and Twitter operations declared just €7 million in in total income. Facebook Spain had a turnover of €3.9...Read More

Experts declare Balearics the ideal spot for diving

DIVING enthusiasts don’t need to look any further for their perfect holiday destination, as the Balearic Islands have been chosen amongst the best places to practice the sport.
The Islands have been...Read More

Rincon del Victoria padel court neighbours win legal battle over noise

COMPLAINTS raised by residents of the Paraiso del Sol complex in the Añoreta district (Rincon de la Victoria) about noisy padel courts in the area have been heard.
A court in Malaga has cancelled...Read More

Spanish making a comeback in Vicar

THE population of Vicar grew by 357 during the first six months of this year.
The official count of 24,962 inhabitants is now only a few short of the 25,000 target that the town has set itself for 2015.
According...Read More

Bombs in mosque and restaurant kill 44 in Nigeria

Jos, Nigeria. TWO bombs which exploded on Sunday night (July 5) in Jos, Nigeria, are believed to have killed at least 44 people, and injured scores more. The blasts took place in a mosque and a restaurant.
The attacks...Read More

Six women freed by police after being held in Madrid apartments

SIX Chinese women, who were being held for up to 24 hours a day in apartments in the Mostoles and Alcorcon districts of Madrid, were freed on Monday by National Police after an operation targeting human...Read More

Parents demand answers on Torrevieja school buses

PARENTS have urged Torrevieja Council to resolve the situation regarding a free school bus service for families in need as they have no idea whether it will be available in September.
At a meeting with...Read More

Alicante blood bank low

THE Alicante Transfusion Centre has reported a decline in stock for blood groups O+ and O-. The reserves for O+ are at only 34 per cent, equivalent to a two-day supply, and for O- 53 per cent, also two...Read More

Marbella officers to face trial nine years after Belgian man’s death

MORE than nine years after his death, four Local Police officers from Marbella are to face trial for manslaughter of a Belgian citizen.
The hearing has been announced for November 3 at a Malaga Provincial...Read More

Runaway van hits and seriously injures woman in Santa Ponça

AN ELDERLY woman suffered severe injuries on Sunday (June 5) after being run over by a driverless van in Calle Lisboa of Santa Ponça.
The events took place at 7pm when a van with a German licence...Read More

Spanish ship’s ‘dangerous’ incursion into Gibraltar waters provokes angry response

Europa Point,  Gibraltar THERE was a tussle between a Spanish research vessel and Royal Navy speedboat in the British waters around Gibraltar on Friday (July 3). The Navy says that the survey ship hit the smaller boat with a...Read More

Salobreña shuts down ‘hazardous’ Friday market

SEVERAL safety issues have forced the Salobreña local government to shut down the market held every Friday during the summer season at the fairground.
The decision has been taken after analysing...Read More

Franco symbols lawyer not giving up on Almeria case

BANNED: Old  Falange symbol HUMAN RIGHTS lawyer Eduardo Ranz is challenging the Supreme Court’s decision not to sue Almeria City’s mayor.
Some months back, Ranz lodged a formal complaint against Luis Rogelio Rodriguez-Comendador...Read More

Elche greets Saharan children fostered for the summer

A NUMBER of small children arrived in Elche from refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, on the morning of Friday July 3.
Angela Carillo, president of the association Assistance Sahara, said that this year,...Read More

High vis officers prepare to patrol Murcia’s streets

MURCIA City will be putting a special police campaign in place for the summer to keep crime down and citizen safety and confidence up.
In the city centre officers will be patrolling on foot, wearing high-vis...Read More

Traffic department names 30 deadly roads in the Balearics

THIRTY stretches on 26 roads in the Balearic Islands have been named accident black spots by the National Traffic Department (DGT).
The locations of these dangerous areas have been released on the DGT’S...Read More

Mijas Pueblo holds weekend of star-spangled fun

JULY 4 and 5 brought locals and visitors right to the heart of Mijas Pueblo, where the scene was set in star-spangled banners and American Cars to celebrate Friendship Days with the USA.
And what a weekend...Read More

Four drown in Spain over weekend

IN two deadly days in the water, two people drowned in separate incidents in Nijar, Almeria with a further two drownings in other parts of Spain.
On Saturday July 4, a 40-year-old man drowned in the Isla...Read More

Multiple injuries in Brighton bus crash

A CRASH in Brighton between two double-decker buses on Monday morning (July 6) has resulted in multiple injuries, according to initial reports. Emergency services were at the scene with six ambulances...Read More

Torrevieja youth club lays on reggae fest

ERAS de la Sal will be hosting the second edition of the Fishing Reggae Fest festival on July 31 from 5pm onwards.
Organised by Torrejoven youth association and Torrevieja council, the event includes performances...Read More

Copa de Costa Blanca brings the world’s best young footballers to Benidorm

MAYOR TONI PEREZ:  With sports councillors and organisers of the 22nd Copa de Costa Blanca THE 22ND Copa de Costa Blanca is attracting 239 teams comprising 4,000 young athletes from 20 different countries to take part in a grand football tournament that finales on July 11 in Benidorm.
Thirteen...Read More

Council considers restrictions on day trips to Chillar River

OVER the past few years, Nerja’s Chillar River has been turned into a kind of water park, especially during the summer season.
Hundreds of residents and tourists visit the area daily, often leaving...Read More

 
--
www.euroweeklynews.com | Facebook | Twitter
--

No hay comentarios: