Streets in Manacor are all aglow for a festive decoration contest Posted on 23.12.2022 by Betty Henderson THERE is still time left to vote in Manacor’s festive decoration competition! The council are holding a competition with two different categories to find the best decorations in the town. This year, the council is running a contest to find the best building decorations, a category which includes shops and businesses as well as several participating residential buildings. Another contest is being held to find the street with the most magical lighting in the town centre. The building decoration category has 18 delightful entries featuring knitted figures and dazzling displays of lights, but Calle Bosch, 9 currently leads in the polls with nearly 225 votes. In the street category there are also several exciting displays featuring colour lights, Christmas trees, gifts and unique decorations, but Calle Pedreres Blanques is currently steaming ahead in the votes with more than 300 votes. The contest is running until 10am on Monday, January 2 when votes will be counted and the winners will receive cash prizes of up to €500. Voting is being held via the council’s Facebook page, where participants ‘vote’ for their favourite entries by liking the pictures.
Climate activists cause chaos after glueing themselves to five lanes of Madrid’s M-30 during Operation Exit Posted on 23.12.202223.12.2022 by Chris King Members of the ‘Futuro Vegetal’ activists group glued themselves to Madrid’s M-30 motorway outside the capital causing total chaos for drivers embarking on Operation Exit. Continue reading “Climate activists cause chaos after glueing themselves to five lanes of Madrid’s M-30 during Operation Exit”
Pollença’s electoral assistance campaign to help resident expats register to vote Posted on 23.12.2022 by Betty Henderson THE council in Pollença have launched a special campaign which aims to get resident expatriates in the town signed up for the electoral register. Once signed up, resident expats will be able to have their say in local issues that affect them. The voter registration campaign is taking place ahead of local elections which are taking place in the whole country on June 28 2023. Those interested in signing up to vote must be registered before the deadline on Tuesday, January 31. Citizens of the European Union, as well as Spanish residents from several other countries including the UK, Norway, and Iceland are eligible to vote in the elections, provided they register before the January deadline. The council issued guidance on how to register on Wednesday, December 21, explaining that registration can be completed on the INE National Office for Statistics website, using the cl@ve login system, or alternatively, in-person at any Town Hall building by filling in a form.
BREAKING: LadBaby make UK Christmas No1 chart history, toppling The Beatles Posted on 23.12.202223.12.2022 by Chris King LadBaby have landed the prestigious Official Christmas No1 spot in the UK charts for the fifth consecutive year, overtaking The Beatles. Continue reading “BREAKING: LadBaby make UK Christmas No1 chart history, toppling The Beatles”
Two Russian FSB officers blown up by car bomb in city of Melitopol, Ukraine Posted on 23.12.2022 by Chris King A car bomb that exploded in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol severely injured two suspected Russian FSN officers. Continue reading “Two Russian FSB officers blown up by car bomb in city of Melitopol, Ukraine”
Fundraiser on track to help nine-year-old in Vélez-Málaga fund arm operation Posted on 23.12.2022 by Betty Henderson A campaign to help a youngster with a medical issue in Vélez-Málaga has received an outpouring of support from the public. A fundraising page which was launched to help fund his medical care raised more than €2,400 by Friday, December 23. Nine-year-old Jesús Antonio suffers from ‘brachial plexus palsy’ due to misuse of forceps during his birth in Venezuela. The condition restricts movement in his right arm, affects his hand grip and means that the arm is much weaker than his left arm. Despite receiving occupational therapy since he was born, Jesús Antonio is still suffering from the painful condition, and can’t play with his friends or pursue his passion of goalkeeping. After moving to Spain, the family visited a specialist in Barcelona who has recommended an operation to resolve the issue. His mother, Ribetzy Mota, created a fundraising page at the end of November saying “My son has a dream, and it’s to be able to move his arm”. The family is trying to raise €8000 to fund the operation at a children’s hospital in Barcelona. Jesús Antonio’s fundraising page is available online at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-jesus-en-su-operacion-en-su-brazo-derecho
Help from heroes for local children spending Christmas in hospital in Huercal-Overa Posted on 23.12.2022 by Betty Henderson CHILDREN staying in the Huercal-Overa Paediatric Centre were in for a special treat on Thursday, December 22, thanks to a touching Christmas gesture from local firefighters. The Levante Almeriense Firefighters’ Association gifted three model fire engines to the hospital to bring some festive cheer to children staying over Christmas. The children will get the opportunity to live out their dreams as firefighting heroes with the models which can be driven around or pushed by parents. The model fire engines are the real deal, equipped with Bluetooth sound systems, sirens and flashing lights. They are also exact replicas of the force’s own fire engines thanks to an incredible effort from local firefighters to decorate the models with stickers and accessories. The firefighters’ meticulous decoration efforts cover all bases for patients, including hooks for IV drips and space for other medication. The hospital received the fire engines with delight, praising the firefighters’ generous gesture which will bring smiles to many faces this Christmas. As well as their lifesaving work all over Almería, the Levante Almeriense fire brigade go a step further with caring, community-centred work.
Beatlemania in Almería with a concert celebrating the city’s unusual link with the band Posted on 23.12.2022 by Betty Henderson ALMERÍA is set to receive a unique gift this Christmas with a special Beatles tribute concert. The concert is being held on Wednesday, December 28, It might seem unusual for Almería to host a concert for the band from Liverpool, but the city has an unexpected link with the hitmakers from Merseyside. John Lennon spent an extended period in Almería during the filming of his only non-musical role in ‘How I won the war’ in 1967. John Lennon is adored in Almería and the city is home to several tributes including in the Casa del Cine, and statues as well as regular commemorative conferences, shows and musical events. The musician also has a loyal following in the John Lennon Almería Forever group which was founded in 1999 and continues to organise events including this annual tribute concert. This year, the tribute band are set to rock the Club de Mar in the city centre from 8:30pm. The Beatles Connection featuring experienced Beatles impersonators Chipo Martínez and Pepe Blanes. Tickets cost €10 and can be purchased directly from the venue.
FBI most wanted arrested at a hotel in Madrid, Spain Posted on 23.12.2022 by Peter McLaren-Kennedy The National Police in Spain has arrested one of the FBI’s ten most wanted fugitives after an intensive investigation. Continue reading “FBI most wanted arrested at a hotel in Madrid, Spain”
China’s COVID-19 crisis a worry for the world as the number infected hits 37 million Posted on 23.12.2022 by Peter McLaren-Kennedy Concerns have been raised that China’s COVID-19 crisis could undo all the good work in the west to curb the spread and mutation of the virus. Continue reading “China’s COVID-19 crisis a worry for the world as the number infected hits 37 million”