Spain

Palma for under £100 a night! Mallorca’s charming capital offers glorious architecture and a vibrant food scene

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Often overshadowed by the island’s beautiful beaches and mountainous interior, Mallorca’s capital makes a great weekend city break.  With Moorish and modernist architecture, the skyline is dominated by the huge Gothic cathedral, towering above the flashy yacht-filled marina. Besides extensive history, there are world-class galleries and a vibrant food scene. Often overshadowed by the island’s … Read more

‘Sign of Wisdom’: Xavi to Stay on as Barcelona Coach Until 2025 After Reversing Decision to Leave

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Xavi Hernandez of Barcelona (Credit: Twitter) Xavi said the improved play of his team and the feeling he has the strength to go on were key factors in the welcome u-turn on his decision to step down as manager of his boyhood club earlier in the season. Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave … Read more

Deputy mayor of European holiday hot spot ‘urges Brits to go elsewhere’ days after locals organise anti-tourism protests

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BRITS have been warned to stay away from one of their favourite holiday hotspots as the island needs “higher quality” tourists. The caution comes after tens of thousands of locals gathered to protest tourism in their home, declaring they “have a limit”. 4 A leading Tenerife politician has called for ‘higher quality’ touristsCredit: Alamy 4 … Read more

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expects to defeat US ban threat: ‘We aren’t going anywhere’

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In 2020, Trump was blocked by the courts in his bid to ban TikTok and Chinese-owned WeChat, a unit of Tencent, in the United States. 02:15 Singaporeans fume over US lawmaker grilling of TikTok CEO Singaporeans fume over US lawmaker grilling of TikTok CEO Chew added: “Make no mistake – this is a ban on … Read more

Restaurants In This Spanish Province Will Charge Tourists Extra To Sit In The Shade

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New laws have been implemented in the southern Spanish province of Andalusia, allowing restaurant bosses to charge higher prices to customers sitting in the shade. The Regional Government of Andalusia has granted this change, but restaurants must follow specific guidelines if they would like to increase prices. According to Facua spokesman Ruben Sanchez, the price … Read more

Spain accidentally releases drug lord who planned to kill heir to Dutch throne – POLITICO

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The National Court in Madrid greenlit the request but the Provincial Court in Málaga, which has jurisdiction over the area where Bouyakhrichan was arrested, declined to execute it, arguing the drug kingpin had to face the money laundering charges in Spain before being extradited elsewhere. Dutch authorities appealed, filing a new, urgent request stressing that … Read more

The three Greek islands named the cheapest for package holidays this summer – with pretty beaches and stunning sea views

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THREE lesser-known Greek islands have taken the top spots in a check on the cheapest package hol destinations in Europe. Klymnos, near Kos, Thassos and Lefkada are the top go-to value destinations, with the Amalfi coast and Malta faring well in a Which? search of 4,500 package holidays for the first week of August. 4 … Read more

‘She was taken in such a horrible way’: Family of Singapore woman killed in Spain opens up about their loss

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Speaking to the media on Monday (Apr 22), Ms See and Mr Fang described Ms Fang as the life of the party and a generous older sister who offered to pay for her brother’s wedding. When their mother died in 2019, she also became the “pillar of strength” for their family, said Mr Fang. “Especially when … Read more

Simon Calder shares Spain’s beautiful budget destination | Travel News | Travel

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Spain is perhaps the UK’s top holiday destination and despite anti-tourist protests in some top hotspots such as Tenerife, millions of Brits are expected to holiday there this year. Travel expert Simon Calder joined the team at ITV’s This Morning to explain why one beautiful coastal region is the country’s cheapest spot this year. Looking … Read more

Shock moment Ibiza tourist has £430k Rolex swiped from wrist in SECONDS as gang underworld targeting tourists laid bare – The Scottish Sun

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THIS is the shocking moment one Ibiza tourist has a €500,000 (£430,000) watch stolen from right off his wrist. Zara McDermott’s new BBC show Ibiza: Secrets of the Party Island has revealed how watch-targeting gangs take only seconds to snatch a timepiece. 5 Zara looks on as one tourist reveals how his watch was stolen … Read more