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'I’m a Brit who’s settled in Spain - here’s why I won't be moving back'
Daily Express
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August 3, 2025
Jade Gartshore, 25, decided to move to Spain which she likens to a 'permanent holiday' (Image: Jade Gartshore/SWNS) A British woman has swapped the UK for the sun-soaked streets of Spain, where she now enjoys €3.50 (around £3) glasses of wine and...
I sold my UK house to buy my dream home in Spain, it comes with a massive pool and saved me £100k
The Sun
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August 3, 2025
A WOMAN has revealed why she ditched the UK for sunny Spain as she showed viewers her new home. Taking to social media, the mum-of-two and her husband left England to start a new life in Alicante. 3 The mum of two ditched life in the UK for sunny...
'I'm Told' - Fabrizio Romano on Man Utd Signing £437m Barcelona Star
GiveMeSport
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August 3, 2025
There is “nothing concrete” in the recent reports suggesting Fermin Lopez could join Manchester United, according to Fabrizio Romano. Man United will be fully focused on improving from what, in terms of points return and league position, was their...
Spain Widens Antitrust Probe into Apple’s App Store Pricing
WebProNews
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July 30, 2025
Spain’s antitrust watchdog has intensified its scrutiny of Apple Inc.’s App Store practices, announcing an expansion of an ongoing investigation to delve into the company’s pricing rules for third-party developers. The move, revealed on July 29,...
Angelo Fawcett: Tacoma’s most interesting and notable political figure
Tacoma Weekly - Washington State
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(Note from the author: On Nov. 12, 1875, the Washington Territorial Legislature officially incorporated the City of Tacoma. Thus, this year marks the city’s sesquicentennial. On Nov. 12 this year, the Tacoma Historical Society will be joining with...
Jet2 holiday ruined after passengers are flown to the WRONG Spanish island
Manchester Evening News
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August 3, 2025
Two elderly women have slammed Jet2 saying their holiday was 'ruined' after a major airport error. Linda Trestrail, 69, and Wendy Russell, 71, had their boarding passes verified five times, but still ended up on the incorrect aircraft. The blunder...
How to avoid mosquito bites in Spain this summer – and why the bloodsuckers target some more than others
Olive Press
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August 3, 2025
IT’S the prime season for mosquitoes in Spain as they affect people to different degrees with a host of counter-measures that can be taken against them- with varying results. The little pests pick their human targets based on things like skin...
Spain targets 120,000 Airbnb listings deemed illegal
Channel News Asia
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July 30, 2025
MADRID :Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday that Airbnb had withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals the ministry said in May violated rules, while it identified nearly 55,000 additional listings also deemed to be illegal....
Barcelona Unveils 2025/26 Away Kit Honoring Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality with Bold Snakeskin Design
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 30, 2025
FC Barcelona have revealed their 2025/26 away kit, a striking collaboration with Nike and the Kobe Bryant brand that honours the late basketball icon's Mamba Mentality. Released on 29 July 2025, the kit is the first in football history to feature...
Oman bans import of live birds from Spain’s Extremadura Region
The Arabian Stories
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August 3, 2025
MUSCAT – This decision is based on the Veterinary Quarantine Law issued by Royal Decree No. 45/2004, its Executive Regulations under Ministerial Resolution No. 107/2008, and recommendation from the competent veterinary authority to impose the ban....
Transfer news LIVE: Isak to Liverpool latest, Man Utd want Barcelona star, Sesko update
The Mirror
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August 3, 2025
Broja to Burnley latest Burnley boss Scott Parker has remained coy over his side's interest in Chelsea striker Armando Broja. The Clarets are looking to improve their squad ahead of their Premier League return. Talks over a deal for the Blues...
Spain says Airbnb withdrew 65,000 listings deemed illegal
Channel News Asia
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July 30, 2025
MADRID :Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday Airbnb has withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals it said violated existing rules back in May. Airbnb has appealed the government decision. The ministry added it found an...
Old Spanish Days fun fills Sunken Garden, de la Guerra Plaza and State Street on Saturday
KEYT - California
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August 3, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The third and final Las Noches de Ronda took place on Saturday. Dance groups included Laura Garcia Dance Studio from Lompoc. Dancers performed on a stage in the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Garden. People filled the lawn...
Spain gives green light to 44-tonne trucks, further weakening competition with rail
Rail Freight
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July 30, 2025
The Spanish government has approved the circulation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) up to 44 tonnes. “This is bad news for the sector that will have repercussions on the rail quota”, President of the Spanish Association of Private Railway Companies...
Spain's HBX slides around 20% after full-year guidance trim
Channel News Asia
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July 30, 2025
Shares in Spanish travel technology firm HBX Group slid 20.3 per cent at the open on Wednesday and were on track for their worst day ever, after the group revised its full-year guidance as a result of the macroeconomic backdrop and a weaker U.S....
Endless queues to get a Labubu in Barcelona
Ara
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August 2, 2025
Barcelona"It's like being little again with stickers, but now this is what jackpot "of toys for grown-ups," Pau admits, holding two cardboard boxes about 10 centimetres in his hands. He and his friend Marc are just two of the more than 2,600...
Exploring Spain’s little-known legacy in Shanghai
El País
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August 3, 2025
Some say Shanghai began as a crab fishermen’s market; others claim its first inhabitants came from southern China, fleeing the Mongols. They settled at the old port, where centuries later they built walls to fend off Japanese pirates — walls that,...
Spanish 'hidden gem' holiday spot not many people know about has 'best beaches'
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
With summer upon us, countless holidaymakers are planning getaways and outdoor adventures to capitalise on the sunny season. Whilst Britain boasts numerous beautiful destinations, it's no secret that our weather remains unpredictable - swinging...
Eva Longoria, 50, sizzles in barely-there bikini and sheer romper as she enjoys family getaway in Spain
Daily Mail
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August 2, 2025
Eva Longoria put on a sizzling display in a plunging ensemble as she enjoyed a day out in Marbella, Spain with her family. The 50-year-old Desperate Housewives alum - who recently went bra-free during a stroll - was joined by her husband Jose...
Spain's economy still on the up despite US tariff uncertainty
The Local - Spain
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July 29, 2025
Spain's economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, driven by a rise in exports despite trade tensions sparked by rising US tariffs, preliminary data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product in the eurozone's fourth-largest economy rose 0.7...