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Families of missing migrants ‘were asked to pay HUNDREDS of euros for information on their loved ones’: 14 people arrested in Spain for ‘profiteering off grieving relatives’ as NGO ‘categorically denies’ any involvement

FAMILIES of migrants who disappeared on the perilous journey from Africa to Spain have claimed they were asked to pay hundreds of euros for information by people allegedly linked to an NGO.

21 Mar, 2024 @ 14:19

Canary Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Politics

Aid worker from Spain killed in Ukraine after Russian attack hit her convoy

SPAIN’S foreign minister confirmed on Sunday that a Spanish aid worker had died in Ukraine, after her convoy was hit by a Russian attack. Emma Igual was the director of the NGO

10 Sep, 2023 @ 12:45

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Spain lodges formal protest as US nuclear sub chooses stop off in Gibraltar over Rota

SPAIN lodged a formal complaint on Wednesday after it emerged a US naval nuclear submarine would be stopping off in Gibraltar rather than at the nearby port of Rota in Spain. “The

13 Apr, 2022 @ 17:15

Gibraltar·Lead·National News

Amnesty International slams Spain’s ‘double standards’ in dealing with refugees and migrants

THE Spanish government has been heavily criticised in the latest report by Amnesty International over its treatment of migrants. The NGO accused Spain of ‘double standards’ in its welcoming of Afghan and

29 Mar, 2022 @ 15:30

Lead·National News·Ukraine

Chef Jose Andres awarded Spain’s top honour for humanitarian work

CELEBRITY chef Jose Andres who is famous for pioneering modern Spanish cuisine in the USA has been awarded Spain’s Order of Civil Merit for his charity work. The award recognises extraordinary contributions

23 Jan, 2022 @ 12:00

Lead·National News

Spanish fireman who saved thousands of migrants faces human trafficking charge

Miguel Roldan has been accused of aiding illegal immigration and conspiring with human traffickers

8 Apr, 2019 @ 11:33

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Volunteers clear up almost half a TONNE of waste from Costa del Sol beach

Since starting the foundation, Plastic Free Seas Worldwide have cleared a total of 3,400 kilos in 10 beach clean ups

30 Oct, 2018 @ 18:20

Environment·Lead·Malaga

How a Costa del Sol-based financial services business gives back to the community

How Marbella-based Woodbrook’s CSR approach enriches communities, clients and employees

18 Aug, 2018 @ 16:58

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CUTE ALERT: First look at newborn endangered Iberian Lynx cubs in Andalucia

The cute cubs, which are the world’s most endangered feline species, have passed their first health check-up at Jerez Zoo

16 May, 2018 @ 14:55

Environment·Lead

Greenpeace facing tough punishment in Valencia for nuclear plant protest

Activists and AFP photojournalist facing three-year sentences

4 Dec, 2014 @ 15:41

Lead·National News

Spanish government under fire for failing poverty-stricken children

Planned funds are just 0.18% of what is really needed

26 Jul, 2014 @ 08:30

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NGOs say no to poisonous pesticides in Spain

Environmental groups lobby Spanish government to cut down by 30%

11 Jul, 2014 @ 12:00

Environment·Other News

Protest against Repsol gas drilling on the Costa del Sol

Citizens are up in arms about the drilling, due to start in February 2015

1 Jul, 2014 @ 13:50

Malaga

Greenpeace shouts its message to the Algarrobico hotel louder than ever before

Nearly a hundred activists painted the NGOs newest message to the Junta

12 May, 2014 @ 19:00

Almeria·Lead

Attempt to block music website overturned

Goear.com was labelled illegal by the Ministry of Culture

5 Apr, 2014 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·National News·Other News

GREEN British volunteers help protect Sierra de las Nieves e

Nature loving Brits lend a helping hand

Britons and Spaniards work together, using donkeys, to improve animal habitats

19 Nov, 2012 @ 12:00

Gib war on global drugs battle

A car dealer is to play a key role in the global battle against drug trafficking

21 Apr, 2012 @ 15:10

Gibraltar·Lead