Gibraltar marks 40 years of discrimination against its Moroccan community: "In a small corner of what was the British Empire, 1,200 Moroccans continue to experience 40 years of multi-layered discrimination at the hands of the Gibraltarian authorities.
The Moroccans, who were invited to Gibraltar to boost the workforce when Spanish dictator Franco closed the border in 1969, continue to be denied such basic human rights as the right to vote and access to affordable public housing.
This is because very few Moroccans have been successful in gaining citizenship rights because of the adoption of an unclear and arbitrary immigration policy by the Gibraltarian government, according to Unite, the largest union in the self-governing territory.
Unite, which is revitalising its campaign for equality of treatment for the Moroccan and other non-dom workers in Gibraltar, has pinpointed five areas of discrimination."
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
The News Herald: Breaking news coverage for Southgate, MI
The News Herald: Breaking news coverage for Southgate, MI: "Senior citizens no longer will receive discounts on their property taxes.
The City Council recently voted 4 to 3 to end the practice, which was approved in an amendment to the city charter in the 1970s.
City Attorney Charles Wycoff said the discount was illegal under the state’s constitution, which does not allow for different taxation rules based on arbitrary factors such as age or race.
To qualify, the tax credit required a person to be over 65 and a resident of Gibraltar for 10 years or more.
The measure to rescind the discount was not approved quietly. A crowd of seniors came to the meeting to argue their case against repealing the amendment.
One unidentified man asked what gave the council the right to take away an amendment the community voted in.
Others expressed concern that fixed incomes could make it difficult for seniors to cover taxes without assistance."
The City Council recently voted 4 to 3 to end the practice, which was approved in an amendment to the city charter in the 1970s.
City Attorney Charles Wycoff said the discount was illegal under the state’s constitution, which does not allow for different taxation rules based on arbitrary factors such as age or race.
To qualify, the tax credit required a person to be over 65 and a resident of Gibraltar for 10 years or more.
The measure to rescind the discount was not approved quietly. A crowd of seniors came to the meeting to argue their case against repealing the amendment.
One unidentified man asked what gave the council the right to take away an amendment the community voted in.
Others expressed concern that fixed incomes could make it difficult for seniors to cover taxes without assistance."
Monday, 28 June 2010
New gangland wars in Costa del Sol prove crime is booming | The Sun |Features
New gangland wars in Costa del Sol prove crime is booming | The Sun |Features: "Spain emerges as a gateway into Europe for cocaine and cannabis shipped from West Africa, UK criminals are being lured to the nightlife-filled Costa del Sol in greater numbers than ever - and they are going to war over territory.
Since 2007, rival factions have been fighting to get control of the multi-billion-pound smuggling operation.
Life is cheap, and the stakes are much higher than on home soil. Gangs driven by a lust for money and notoriety are killing rivals over nothing more than arguments.
One of the three Brits slaughtered recently was found washed up on a Spanish beach wrapped in clingfilm and with an anchor tied to his neck.
Sources say he had 'upset the wrong people'.
Spanish authorities are yet to release his name."
Since 2007, rival factions have been fighting to get control of the multi-billion-pound smuggling operation.
Life is cheap, and the stakes are much higher than on home soil. Gangs driven by a lust for money and notoriety are killing rivals over nothing more than arguments.
One of the three Brits slaughtered recently was found washed up on a Spanish beach wrapped in clingfilm and with an anchor tied to his neck.
Sources say he had 'upset the wrong people'.
Spanish authorities are yet to release his name."
Friday, 25 June 2010
European stocks declined, led by shares in Greece, Spain and Portugal
European stocks declined, led by shares in Greece, Spain and Portugal, as concern increased that the region’s debt crisis may derail the economic recovery.
The benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index slid 0.7 percent to 252.71 at 9:03 a.m. in London. The gauge has fallen 7.1 percent from this year’s high on April 15. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed and futures on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 0.5 percent.
U.S. stocks fell yesterday as the Federal Reserve signaled that European indebtedness may harm American growth. In a statement hours after a government report showed new-home sales in May plunged 33 percent, the Fed said “underlying inflation has trended lower” and repeated a pledge to keep the benchmark interest rate near zero for “for an extended period.”
Greece’s ASE Index led declines among 18 European benchmark indexes, sliding 1.3 percent. Spain’s IBEX 35 fell 1.1 percent and Portugal’s PSI-20 dropped 0.9 percent
The benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index slid 0.7 percent to 252.71 at 9:03 a.m. in London. The gauge has fallen 7.1 percent from this year’s high on April 15. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed and futures on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 0.5 percent.
U.S. stocks fell yesterday as the Federal Reserve signaled that European indebtedness may harm American growth. In a statement hours after a government report showed new-home sales in May plunged 33 percent, the Fed said “underlying inflation has trended lower” and repeated a pledge to keep the benchmark interest rate near zero for “for an extended period.”
Greece’s ASE Index led declines among 18 European benchmark indexes, sliding 1.3 percent. Spain’s IBEX 35 fell 1.1 percent and Portugal’s PSI-20 dropped 0.9 percent
woman who was jailed for setting fire to the man who raped her daughter, has had her sentence reduced by the Supreme Court
woman who was jailed for setting fire to the man who raped her daughter, has had her sentence reduced by the Supreme Court. María del Carmen G. E.’s daughter was 13 years old at the time of the sexual assault. Her aggressor, Antonio C. V., was jailed for the crime and later released on parole.
On June 13, 2005, in Benejúzar, Alicante, he happened to see the mother of his victim, and asked her how her daughter was. The mother then followed him to a bar, where she threw gasoline over him, before setting fire to him. He died 10 days later. The Supreme Court’s ruling reduces the woman’s murder sentence from eight years and six months to five years, as well as cutting her one-year sentence for injury to six months.
On June 13, 2005, in Benejúzar, Alicante, he happened to see the mother of his victim, and asked her how her daughter was. The mother then followed him to a bar, where she threw gasoline over him, before setting fire to him. He died 10 days later. The Supreme Court’s ruling reduces the woman’s murder sentence from eight years and six months to five years, as well as cutting her one-year sentence for injury to six months.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Charme Cafe opens in Centro Plaza | Absolute Costa del Sol
Charme Cafe opens in Centro Plaza | Absolute Costa del Sol: "June has seen the opening of Charme Cafe in Centro Plaza, an elegant venue packed with “Charme”. The owners Charlotte and Mehdi present a fabulous menu filled with international cuisine and fine wines as well as typical Danish delicacies such as Herring, Danish beer and schnapps.
Mehdi has over 14 years experience in catering and is known for great service and is always positive and friendly. With the aid of his great interest in wine, Café Charme can also offer both national and international wines from Mehdi’s exclusive selection of wines.
Charlotte puts a Scandinavian touch to Café Charme, which creates a homely atmosphere for the many Scandinavians in the area. Common to Charlotte and Mehdi is, that both value good food and good quality high."
Mehdi has over 14 years experience in catering and is known for great service and is always positive and friendly. With the aid of his great interest in wine, Café Charme can also offer both national and international wines from Mehdi’s exclusive selection of wines.
Charlotte puts a Scandinavian touch to Café Charme, which creates a homely atmosphere for the many Scandinavians in the area. Common to Charlotte and Mehdi is, that both value good food and good quality high."
David William Baxendale, a 39 year old British man, has been arrested for murder after being indentified in Fuengirola by one of his tattoos.
David Baxendale was identified by his tattoos
David William Baxendale, a 39 year old British man, has been arrested for murder after being indentified in Fuengirola by one of his tattoos.
The Interpol website says the man is accused of killing a 38 year mother of three, Sarah Thomas, in her home in Surrey, England last May 10, and that his arrest came in the early hours of Monday morning. Spanish, French and British police were involved in the operation and Baxendale is now awaiting extradition back to the U.K.
His arrest comes after a programme on the BBC about British fugitives which said that he had boarded a boat for France on May 11. It mentioned his tattoos of a dragon on the right arm and a scorpion on the left side of his chest, and it was thanks to the tattoos that a British person recognised him last Sunday on the Paseo Marítimo in Fuengirola and informed the local police.
David William Baxendale, a 39 year old British man, has been arrested for murder after being indentified in Fuengirola by one of his tattoos.
The Interpol website says the man is accused of killing a 38 year mother of three, Sarah Thomas, in her home in Surrey, England last May 10, and that his arrest came in the early hours of Monday morning. Spanish, French and British police were involved in the operation and Baxendale is now awaiting extradition back to the U.K.
His arrest comes after a programme on the BBC about British fugitives which said that he had boarded a boat for France on May 11. It mentioned his tattoos of a dragon on the right arm and a scorpion on the left side of his chest, and it was thanks to the tattoos that a British person recognised him last Sunday on the Paseo Marítimo in Fuengirola and informed the local police.
Spain: Migrant Children at Risk | Human Rights Watch
Spain: Migrant Children at Risk | Human Rights Watch: "Canary Islands government's decision to keep more than 250 unaccompanied migrant children in unregulated emergency shelters puts the children at risk and threatens their well-being, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.The 40-page report, 'Eternal Emergency: No End to Unaccompanied Migrant Children's Institutionalization in Canary Islands Emergency Centers,' says that the centers fail to comply with the Canary Islands government's minimum care standards for migrant children and have no occupancy limits. The approximately 100 children in the biggest and most secluded emergency center, La Esperanza,"
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
How To Remain Safe When Driving On Spain's Costa del Sol - semau aku
How To Remain Safe When Driving On Spain's Costa del Sol - semau aku: "So to help you when driving in Spain we offer some information that you may find extremely useful. This will in turn ensure that you have a more pleasant experience when driving in your hire care around Spain.
1. When driving your hire car make sure that you are carrying not just your driving licence with you at all times but also your passport.
2. When it comes to overtaking any vehicles on the roads in Spain although the Spanish don’t you should indicate that you intend to carry out this manoeuvre. The police tend to be very strict if this law is not adhered to and if caught overtaking without indicating then they will stop you and can fine you on the spot if they wish.
3. The next thing you must be aware of when you are accessing any of the motorways from a slip road you mustn’t do this until the solid white line has a become broken.
4. As with the UK if you are use a mobile whilst driving then you are likely to be stopped and the police will then present you with an on the spot fine. This is because as in the UK they see you are not being in control of your vehicle.
5. It is important when out and about in your hire car when holidaying on the Costa del Sol that you stick within the speed limits even though others may not be."
1. When driving your hire car make sure that you are carrying not just your driving licence with you at all times but also your passport.
2. When it comes to overtaking any vehicles on the roads in Spain although the Spanish don’t you should indicate that you intend to carry out this manoeuvre. The police tend to be very strict if this law is not adhered to and if caught overtaking without indicating then they will stop you and can fine you on the spot if they wish.
3. The next thing you must be aware of when you are accessing any of the motorways from a slip road you mustn’t do this until the solid white line has a become broken.
4. As with the UK if you are use a mobile whilst driving then you are likely to be stopped and the police will then present you with an on the spot fine. This is because as in the UK they see you are not being in control of your vehicle.
5. It is important when out and about in your hire car when holidaying on the Costa del Sol that you stick within the speed limits even though others may not be."
Monday, 21 June 2010
BBC News - Man held in Spain over death of Sarah Thomas in Surrey
BBC News - Man held in Spain over death of Sarah Thomas in Surrey: "Spanish police arrested David Baxendale in the tourist resort of Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol at 0300 BST.
The 39-year-old is in the custody of the Spanish authorities.
On Friday, Surrey Police issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Mr Baxendale, who has links to the Redhill and Tadworth areas.
A post-mortem examination found Miss Thomas had suffered a number of injuries including a stab wound to her neck."
The 39-year-old is in the custody of the Spanish authorities.
On Friday, Surrey Police issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Mr Baxendale, who has links to the Redhill and Tadworth areas.
A post-mortem examination found Miss Thomas had suffered a number of injuries including a stab wound to her neck."
Organised crime on the Costa del Sol. Surinenglish.com
Organised crime on the Costa del Sol. Surinenglish.com: "The Italian mafia coined the phrase Costa Nostra to refer to the Spanish coastline. Since 2000, the police have arrested six important members of the organisation in Malaga, Marbella, Fuengirola and Rincón de la Victoria as well as three others from the N'Drangheta, the Calabrian mafia, which controls the entry points of cocaine into Europe.
The tentacles of the Russian mafia have also extended onto the Costa del Sol. In 2005, police operation 'Avispa' focused on the presence of members of groups from the former USSR who had settled in this region. Twenty two of the twenty eight people arrested in this police operation were considered ‘vor z konen’, which is the equivalent of the Italian ‘capo di tutti capi’, or chief of chiefs; this is the highest attainable position in the world of crime. Three years later came 'Troika', another police operation based in Malaga against the Russian mafia organisation. On that occasion, thirteen people were arrested in the province."
The tentacles of the Russian mafia have also extended onto the Costa del Sol. In 2005, police operation 'Avispa' focused on the presence of members of groups from the former USSR who had settled in this region. Twenty two of the twenty eight people arrested in this police operation were considered ‘vor z konen’, which is the equivalent of the Italian ‘capo di tutti capi’, or chief of chiefs; this is the highest attainable position in the world of crime. Three years later came 'Troika', another police operation based in Malaga against the Russian mafia organisation. On that occasion, thirteen people were arrested in the province."
MURDER SHOCKS PINAR DE CAMPOVERDE | Costa Blanca | Leader Newspaper - News, Sport, Advertising, Property, Classifieds - Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Costa Calida, Costa de Almeria, Spain
MURDER SHOCKS PINAR DE CAMPOVERDE | Costa Blanca | Leader Newspaper - News, Sport, Advertising, Property, Classifieds - Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Costa Calida, Costa de Almeria, Spain: "61 year old German woman was found dead in the bar she runs in Pinar de Campoverde last Wednesday. She was discovered by the daily cleaning lady at 7am lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen of the establishment.
The body showed visible signs of violence, and it appears that she had been bashed on the head by a blunt object. The first conclusions were that the cause of the violence had been robbery, however nothing appeared to be missing from the bar, so this motive has now been put on hold.
The investigation is ongoing and the Guardia Civil are looking into whether domestic violence may be behind the matter. This also appears unlikely though, as the lady didn’t have a partner and hadn’t seen her ex for a considerable time."
The body showed visible signs of violence, and it appears that she had been bashed on the head by a blunt object. The first conclusions were that the cause of the violence had been robbery, however nothing appeared to be missing from the bar, so this motive has now been put on hold.
The investigation is ongoing and the Guardia Civil are looking into whether domestic violence may be behind the matter. This also appears unlikely though, as the lady didn’t have a partner and hadn’t seen her ex for a considerable time."
Civil Guard patrol boat ignored warnings as it came close to the heavily armed warship HMS Somerset and the fast patrol boat HMS Sabre
Civil Guard patrol boat ignored warnings as it came close to the heavily armed warship HMS Somerset and the fast patrol boat HMS Sabre.
The two Royal Navy vessels were carrying out an anti-terror exercise in an area where ships are always on high alert for attacks.
Britain has made an official complaint to Spain following the latest in a series of confrontations between the two countries around Gibraltar.
The 52ft (16m) Rio Tormes headed towards the two ships on the evening of June 1. The patrol vessel's red, white, blue and yellow markings were difficult to spot because of the fading light, and they refused to identify themselves despite repeated requests from the British ships.
The Rio Tormes is usually deployed to stop drug smugglers and illegal immigrants from reaching Spain from north Africa.
The two Royal Navy vessels were carrying out an anti-terror exercise in an area where ships are always on high alert for attacks.
Britain has made an official complaint to Spain following the latest in a series of confrontations between the two countries around Gibraltar.
The 52ft (16m) Rio Tormes headed towards the two ships on the evening of June 1. The patrol vessel's red, white, blue and yellow markings were difficult to spot because of the fading light, and they refused to identify themselves despite repeated requests from the British ships.
The Rio Tormes is usually deployed to stop drug smugglers and illegal immigrants from reaching Spain from north Africa.
Spanish police looking for two Irishmen on the Costa del Sol | LISTAndalucia
Spanish police looking for two Irishmen on the Costa del Sol | LISTAndalucia: "national police say they want to question two Irishmen in connection with the killing of a British man in Benalmádena last April.
32 -year-old British citizen, Paul Feathers, was stabbed to death in his own home in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena 21st of April this year.
The two Irishmen who are wanted for questioning are named as W.A.L and B.P.M, 34 and 26 years old respectively."
32 -year-old British citizen, Paul Feathers, was stabbed to death in his own home in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena 21st of April this year.
The two Irishmen who are wanted for questioning are named as W.A.L and B.P.M, 34 and 26 years old respectively."
Saturday, 19 June 2010
British man killed by hitman in Costa del Sol | WorldbbNews
British man killed by hitman in Costa del Sol | WorldbbNews: "The Times has reported that Smith is the third Briton to be murdered on the Costa del Sol in the last six weeks in what was thought to be a struggle between British gangs for control of the drug trade.
Minutes before the shooting, Smith had argued with an Irishman who left the Lounge Bar, a British-owned premises: “You wait there – I will be back in a minute,” the Sun reported the regular as saying.
One witness told the Spanish daily El Mundo: “At around 10.05pm we heard various shots. We came out and we saw this man with blood all over him on the ground. Friends were around him calling the police.”"
Minutes before the shooting, Smith had argued with an Irishman who left the Lounge Bar, a British-owned premises: “You wait there – I will be back in a minute,” the Sun reported the regular as saying.
One witness told the Spanish daily El Mundo: “At around 10.05pm we heard various shots. We came out and we saw this man with blood all over him on the ground. Friends were around him calling the police.”"
Euro Weekly News | Inmate escapes in Huelva | Costa del Sol | News | The Largest English Language Newspapers in Spain
Euro Weekly News | Inmate escapes in Huelva | Costa del Sol | News | The Largest English Language Newspapers in Spain: "26-YEAR-OLD inmate who was serving time for aggravated robbery escaped when he was attending an event at Huelva University. The man, who was serving a sentence of three years and eight months and would have been eligible for parole in March next year. He and seven other inmates were taken to the university to meet students in the fifth year of law and explain their experience. They were accompanied by four prison guards"
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
marbella- glamerous to ruthless!
marbella- glamerous to ruthless!: "230 British criminals on the run out their, never mind crooks with no record in the U.K the place is a gold mind to fly away too, and continue a life of crime.
There is an ongoing war between the Spanish and the British and I don’t just mean over “ Franco’s rock”! Since the introduction of linkers bar, owned by Brits, they allow British in to drink for free, but charge the Spanish 10 euros‘, and same the other way round.In away it could be looked upon as a racist war going on where two different culture just cant stand each other, that will probably be frowned upon, but believe me its happening.
Its not just British criminals that earn a living out their, the majority of the place is run by mafia’s mainly Russian, people who are not to be messed with, believed to even have the police under their belt."
There is an ongoing war between the Spanish and the British and I don’t just mean over “ Franco’s rock”! Since the introduction of linkers bar, owned by Brits, they allow British in to drink for free, but charge the Spanish 10 euros‘, and same the other way round.In away it could be looked upon as a racist war going on where two different culture just cant stand each other, that will probably be frowned upon, but believe me its happening.
Its not just British criminals that earn a living out their, the majority of the place is run by mafia’s mainly Russian, people who are not to be messed with, believed to even have the police under their belt."
Euro Weekly News | Animal abuse suspect escapes cell | Costa del Sol | News | The Largest English Language Newspapers in Spain
Euro Weekly News | Animal abuse suspect escapes cell | Costa del Sol | News | The Largest English Language Newspapers in Spain: "ONE of the seven people who were arrested over the abuse of a young bull at the festivities in Alhaurin el Grande escaped from the Guardia Civil cells where he was detained. The youth in question is a Moroccan national who is living in Spain illegally. He was able to squeeze through the window and drop to the floor two metres below.
Meanwhile, the townspeople are up in arms over the negative publicity that the town has received in the press, and wish to make it clear that most residents do not support this violent act of animal abuse."
Meanwhile, the townspeople are up in arms over the negative publicity that the town has received in the press, and wish to make it clear that most residents do not support this violent act of animal abuse."
Gunmen kill Honduran TV reporter outside his station; 9th journalist slain this year | Washington Examiner
Gunmen kill Honduran TV reporter outside his station; 9th journalist slain this year | Washington Examiner: "Two gunmen killed Luis Arturo Mondragon on Monday night as he left Channel 19 station in Santa Clara de Danli, a town outside Tegucigalpa, Security Department spokesman Leonel Sauceda said. Mondragon had just finished broadcasting his show.
Police have no suspects or clear motive, but are looking into criminal complaints filed against Mondragon last year for sexual assault and for stealing cattle, Sauceda said."
Police have no suspects or clear motive, but are looking into criminal complaints filed against Mondragon last year for sexual assault and for stealing cattle, Sauceda said."
Woman found strangled in Málaga street was a prostitute
Woman found strangled in Málaga street was a prostitute: "31 year old Spaniard has been arrested in connection with the crime
More details have been released about the 31 year old Spaniard who has been arrested in connection with the death of a 20 year old Uruguayan woman, whose body was found in the La Luz district of Málaga city last Friday morning.
It seems the man, who works locally as a waiter, had called the woman in the early hours for sex. The victim had been working as a prostitute and a list of addresses she had visited was found on her body.
Police say the man ended up strangling the woman in his own home, and then simply threw out the body as if it was rubbish. The victim was found in the doorway of the suspect’s home, and becomes the second prostitute to be killed on the Costa del Sol in as many months.
The body of a 36 year old Ukrainian woman remains missing although police have found burnt remains of bones in Mijas, the DNA of which corresponds to being from one of the woman’s hands.
The motive for the latest crime remains unclear, with the main suspect arrested at his work on Friday afternoon and being held on remand since then."
More details have been released about the 31 year old Spaniard who has been arrested in connection with the death of a 20 year old Uruguayan woman, whose body was found in the La Luz district of Málaga city last Friday morning.
It seems the man, who works locally as a waiter, had called the woman in the early hours for sex. The victim had been working as a prostitute and a list of addresses she had visited was found on her body.
Police say the man ended up strangling the woman in his own home, and then simply threw out the body as if it was rubbish. The victim was found in the doorway of the suspect’s home, and becomes the second prostitute to be killed on the Costa del Sol in as many months.
The body of a 36 year old Ukrainian woman remains missing although police have found burnt remains of bones in Mijas, the DNA of which corresponds to being from one of the woman’s hands.
The motive for the latest crime remains unclear, with the main suspect arrested at his work on Friday afternoon and being held on remand since then."
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
178 held in swoops on Spain based crime gang - Europe, World - The Independent
178 held in swoops on Spain based crime gang - Europe, World - The Independent: "Police have arrested 178 people in 12 countries in swoops on those suspected of forming part of an international crime gang with a large base in Spain, the Interior Ministry said today.
Co-ordinated raids took place in France, Italy, Germany, the United States, Ireland, Romania, Australia, Sweden, Greece, Finland and Hungary, as well as Spain, the ministry said in a statement.
Investigations began two years ago in Spain and have uncovered an international crime organisation involved in credit card fraud, robbery with violence, extortion, sexual exploitation and money laundering.
The gang is believed to have made more than 20 million euros (£16.6 million) from illegal activities and police uncovered 11 fraud laboratories during 84 raids."
Co-ordinated raids took place in France, Italy, Germany, the United States, Ireland, Romania, Australia, Sweden, Greece, Finland and Hungary, as well as Spain, the ministry said in a statement.
Investigations began two years ago in Spain and have uncovered an international crime organisation involved in credit card fraud, robbery with violence, extortion, sexual exploitation and money laundering.
The gang is believed to have made more than 20 million euros (£16.6 million) from illegal activities and police uncovered 11 fraud laboratories during 84 raids."
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Costa del Sol bar stabbing: Brit held - mirror.co.uk
Costa del Sol bar stabbing: Brit held - mirror.co.uk: "Police in Spain arrested a Briton who allegedly fired a gun in a packed bar before stabbing a neighbour.
Witnesses told detectives the expat walked up to his victim and fired a warning shot at the ground.
As drinkers dived for cover, he stabbed him in the chest before fleeing."
Witnesses told detectives the expat walked up to his victim and fired a warning shot at the ground.
As drinkers dived for cover, he stabbed him in the chest before fleeing."
Costa del Sol bar stabbing: Brit held - mirror.co.uk
Costa del Sol bar stabbing: Brit held - mirror.co.uk: "Irishman Eric Wilson, 26, was in a Spanish jail last night accused of gunning down Daniel Smith, 24, of Billericay, Essex outside a Costa del Sol bar last weekend."
Friday, 11 June 2010
Retuning of TDT television signal on the Costa del Sol today
Retuning of TDT television signal on the Costa del Sol today: "The Ministry for Industry and Telecommunications has announced that the Mijas transmitter for Digital Terrestrial Television which broadcasts the signal to most of the province of Málaga is to be retuned today in an effort to improve reception.
Many residents in some areas of the province, the Axarquía in particular, have complained about poor reception after the halting of analogue broadcasts, and the retuning of the transmitted today is hoped to solve the problems.
Viewers are advised to retune their sets once today’s adjustments have been made."
Many residents in some areas of the province, the Axarquía in particular, have complained about poor reception after the halting of analogue broadcasts, and the retuning of the transmitted today is hoped to solve the problems.
Viewers are advised to retune their sets once today’s adjustments have been made."
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
British man killed by hitman in Costa del Sol | WorldbbNews
British man killed by hitman in Costa del Sol | WorldbbNews: "The Times has reported that Smith is the third Briton to be murdered on the Costa del Sol in the last six weeks in what was thought to be a struggle between British gangs for control of the drug trade.
Minutes before the shooting, Smith had argued with an Irishman who left the Lounge Bar, a British-owned premises: “You wait there – I will be back in a minute,” the Sun reported the regular as saying.
One witness told the Spanish daily El Mundo: “At around 10.05pm we heard various shots. We came out and we saw this man with blood all over him on the ground. Friends were around him calling the police.”
The British embassy in Madrid has confirmed that a British national was killed on Saturday in Málaga. Consular assistance is being provided to the deceased’s next of kin."
Minutes before the shooting, Smith had argued with an Irishman who left the Lounge Bar, a British-owned premises: “You wait there – I will be back in a minute,” the Sun reported the regular as saying.
One witness told the Spanish daily El Mundo: “At around 10.05pm we heard various shots. We came out and we saw this man with blood all over him on the ground. Friends were around him calling the police.”
The British embassy in Madrid has confirmed that a British national was killed on Saturday in Málaga. Consular assistance is being provided to the deceased’s next of kin."
Monday, 7 June 2010
Another mafia head goes down in Marbella | SpanishNews.es
Another mafia head goes down in Marbella | SpanishNews.es: "leader of the Russian-Georgian mafia was arrested Sunday in Marbella. Zakhar Kniazevich Kalashov will be extradited to Georgia where he has a pending prison sentence.
Kalashov was arrested at 13:45 in Marbella by agents of the Organized Crime and Drugs Unit (UDYCO). Kalashov was sentenced to seven and a half years prison this past Tuesday by the National Court. The court also ordered Zakhar Kniazevich Kalashov to pay a fine of 20 million euros."
Kalashov was arrested at 13:45 in Marbella by agents of the Organized Crime and Drugs Unit (UDYCO). Kalashov was sentenced to seven and a half years prison this past Tuesday by the National Court. The court also ordered Zakhar Kniazevich Kalashov to pay a fine of 20 million euros."
British man killed in drive-by shooting on Costa del Sol | Mail Online
British man killed in drive-by shooting on Costa del Sol | Mail Online: "shot outside a bar in Mijas just after 10pm. The shooter is thought to have escaped on the back of a bike being driven by another suspect.'So far there have been no arrests. Nobody else was injured in the incident.'
One theory is that the man is wanted by Essex Police on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in July 2007.The victim was a man in his 50s who was shot in the torso and arm in Stock, a village in Essex.The Civil Guard police are investigating the Malaga murder, which comes less than two weeks after Spanish police smashed what was alleged to be a massive international criminal gang based on the Costa del Sol."
One theory is that the man is wanted by Essex Police on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in July 2007.The victim was a man in his 50s who was shot in the torso and arm in Stock, a village in Essex.The Civil Guard police are investigating the Malaga murder, which comes less than two weeks after Spanish police smashed what was alleged to be a massive international criminal gang based on the Costa del Sol."
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Russian Mafia leader arrested in Marbella
Russian Mafia leader arrested in Marbella: ", Alexander Kalashov, has been arrested in Marbella and now faces extradition to his native Georgia. Last Tuesday he was sentenced in his absence by the Spanish National Court to seven years and seven months in prison, and a 20 million € fine, on money laundering charges in the ‘Avispa’ case, which was broken up by the Spanish authorities in 2005 and 2006.
He was arrested by the specialist UDYCO organised crime unit of the National Police at 2,30pm on Sunday afternoon. He had been on provisional release since last March after paying 300,000 €.
He is expected to be taken to the National Court in Madrid on Monday, where the extradition procedures will be started."
He was arrested by the specialist UDYCO organised crime unit of the National Police at 2,30pm on Sunday afternoon. He had been on provisional release since last March after paying 300,000 €.
He is expected to be taken to the National Court in Madrid on Monday, where the extradition procedures will be started."
26 year old man, reported to be British, has died after being shot while on a street terrace
26 year old man, reported to be British, has died after being shot while on a street terrace, from a passing large cylinder motorbike carrying two riders in Mijas. The victim has not yet been named.
Diario de Sevilla reports that it happened at 10,10pm on Saturday night at the British-run Lounge Bar, Terraza de Miraflores, in the Riviera del Sol Urbanisation, an area popular with drinkers. Reports say that at least six shots were fired in total, and that three of them hit the victim.
Health workers could do nothing to save the life of the victim who died at the scene from gunshot wounds to the head.
The judicial police of the Guardia Civil have opened a full investigation, with the first hypothesis considering the killing was part of a settling of scores.
This latest Costa del Sol killing comes just over a week after the so-called Irish Mafia , led by Christopher Kinahan, was broken up. His organisation was allegedly involved in drug and firearms trafficking and money laundering. Possible links to this new killing are being investigated.
Saturday’s shooting is the sixth homicide on the Costa del Sol this year. The latest came to light on May 6 when a fishing boat caught a body in its nets near the Calaburras lighthouse in Mijas. The body, which was wrapped in plastic, is still to be identified.
Read more: http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_26314.shtml#ixzz0q4uwIebI
Diario de Sevilla reports that it happened at 10,10pm on Saturday night at the British-run Lounge Bar, Terraza de Miraflores, in the Riviera del Sol Urbanisation, an area popular with drinkers. Reports say that at least six shots were fired in total, and that three of them hit the victim.
Health workers could do nothing to save the life of the victim who died at the scene from gunshot wounds to the head.
The judicial police of the Guardia Civil have opened a full investigation, with the first hypothesis considering the killing was part of a settling of scores.
This latest Costa del Sol killing comes just over a week after the so-called Irish Mafia , led by Christopher Kinahan, was broken up. His organisation was allegedly involved in drug and firearms trafficking and money laundering. Possible links to this new killing are being investigated.
Saturday’s shooting is the sixth homicide on the Costa del Sol this year. The latest came to light on May 6 when a fishing boat caught a body in its nets near the Calaburras lighthouse in Mijas. The body, which was wrapped in plastic, is still to be identified.
Read more: http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_26314.shtml#ixzz0q4uwIebI
European visitors to Spain, during April, fell 30% due to the effects of the volcanic ash cloud.
European visitors to Spain, during April, fell 30% due to the effects of the volcanic ash cloud.: "European visitors to Spain, during April, fell 30% due to the effects of the volcanic ash cloud.
The Catalunya community was less affected by the volcano, down 7.2%.
If the data of foreign tourist arrivals in the first quarter pointed to slight signs of recovery, the closure of airspace because of the ash cloud caused by the volcano Eyjafjall has killed, at a stroke, the first green shoots of a depressed sector after two consecutive years of decline. With most European airports closed for a week,"
The Catalunya community was less affected by the volcano, down 7.2%.
If the data of foreign tourist arrivals in the first quarter pointed to slight signs of recovery, the closure of airspace because of the ash cloud caused by the volcano Eyjafjall has killed, at a stroke, the first green shoots of a depressed sector after two consecutive years of decline. With most European airports closed for a week,"
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Georgia Busts Cocaine Ring as 2 Million Euros Cash Found Buried
Georgia Busts Cocaine Ring as 2 Million Euros Cash Found Buried: "Georgian police broke up a criminal ring that was smuggling cocaine from South America through the former Soviet republic to Europe, discovering about 2 million euros buried in a western village in the process.
'The cash came from selling as much as 90 kilograms of cocaine from countries like Panama, Colombia and Peru,' Interior Ministry spokesman Shota Utiashvili told reporters in the capital Tbilisi today. 'The drugs were hidden among scrap metal that arrived at Poti,' a Black Sea port, he said.
Police have detained as many as five members of the gang, Utiashvili said. Authorities suspect that Georgian criminals living abroad are involved, he said, adding that a team of Georgian detectives will travel to Spain as part of their investigation.
The money was found buried in the village of Geguti in the Tsqaltubo region,"
'The cash came from selling as much as 90 kilograms of cocaine from countries like Panama, Colombia and Peru,' Interior Ministry spokesman Shota Utiashvili told reporters in the capital Tbilisi today. 'The drugs were hidden among scrap metal that arrived at Poti,' a Black Sea port, he said.
Police have detained as many as five members of the gang, Utiashvili said. Authorities suspect that Georgian criminals living abroad are involved, he said, adding that a team of Georgian detectives will travel to Spain as part of their investigation.
The money was found buried in the village of Geguti in the Tsqaltubo region,"
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
‘Irish mafia’ family to face four years in custody | Irish News | IrishCentral
‘Irish mafia’ family to face four years in custody | Irish News | IrishCentral: "Christy Kinahan and his two sons will be held in custody in Spain while police investigate their $1.22 billion crime organization.
“The court in Estepona has taken statements from 18 people in relation to the operation against the Irish mafia. All of them are formally suspected of money-laundering, drug trafficking and falsifying documents,” read a statement from the court.
The 18 people interviewed by Judge Maria Carmen Gutierrez Henares have become formal suspects in the investigation.
Kinahan (53) and his two sons, Daniel and Christopher Jnr, have been remanded in custody after appearing last Saturday. “The Irish Mafia” Kinahan family could be implicated in crimes in 20 countries, including gangland murder, money laundering and cocaine."
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Paedo threat to Costa del Sol hols kids | The Sun |News
Paedo threat to Costa del Sol hols kids | The Sun |News: "Last night a frustrated cop in his home town of Sheffield said: 'He's sticking two fingers up at us while getting a golden tan.'
Wheatherley faces six months in a British jail for failing to notify police of his whereabouts after being freed from a three-year sentence for indecent assault.
We tracked him down to Miraflores, near Fuengirola, where he now lives with wife Carol and their children. He has gained an air of respectability, driving a blue Isuzu 4x4 and working as a builder.
But unsuspecting neighbours know nothing of his sordid past. Our police source said: 'Wheatherley remains a danger to any young child going on holiday to Spain.'"
Wheatherley faces six months in a British jail for failing to notify police of his whereabouts after being freed from a three-year sentence for indecent assault.
We tracked him down to Miraflores, near Fuengirola, where he now lives with wife Carol and their children. He has gained an air of respectability, driving a blue Isuzu 4x4 and working as a builder.
But unsuspecting neighbours know nothing of his sordid past. Our police source said: 'Wheatherley remains a danger to any young child going on holiday to Spain.'"
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
LinkWithin
