Tag: Europe
It’s time to call Theresa May undemocratic
THE debate over Brexit isn’t about Brexit anymore. It’s about democratic accountability and the limits of referenda in modern politics.
They are, bluntly, a fad....
Almeria writer launches petition for MPs for British citizens living abroad
A FREELANCE writer and teacher based between Edinburgh and Almeria, has launched a petition to introduce Members of Parliament for British citizens living abroad.
Alastair...
Passports are a hint of things to come
WITH little surprise, it turns out the ‘new’ blue British passports are now to be made by a Franco-Dutch company.
The irony can’t hit hard...
What do the Spanish make of our Poppy Day?
HOW rapidly time passes as we grow older! Why Easter seems like only yesterday, and yet October has now passed and Poppy Day already...
New police chief for Almeria
THE Government representative in Andalucia, Antonio Sanz Cabello, stressed "the effort" and "great work" carried out by the National Police, in collaboration with the...
Nissan LEAF falls into European market
NISSAN has unveiled the new Nissan LEAF in Europe, the next generation of the world's best-selling zero-emissions electric vehicle.
Embodying the company’s Nissan Intelligent Mobility...
Considering returning home because of Brexit?
BRITISH citizens considering returning home because of Brexit uncertainty may be in for a shock if they follow through with their plans.
It is thought...
Almeria’s getting fruity
THE Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Rodrigo Sánchez Haro, has confirmed that "seven out of ten Spanish tomatoes exported to the European...
Brexit not deterring British interest in Spanish property
INTEREST from British buyers in the Spanish property has increased by nearly a fifth (17 percent) since in July and August.
Zoopla, a UK property...
New Ford Ranger black edition makes debut
FORD is unveiling the exclusive new Ranger Black Edition at the Frankfurt Motor Show, offering customers of Europe’s No.1 selling pickup a distinctive new...
Campaign launched for expat MP
AN EXPAT freelance writer based in Edinburgh and Almeria, has launched a campaign to gain an MP for British expatriates.
The campaign started by Alastair...
Almeria: Fruit basket of Europe
FOREIGN exports from Almeria have shot up in 2017. Income earned from sales abroad rose by 15 per cent in the first half of...
Some positive outcomes from latest round of Brexit negotiations
ALWAYS with the caveat of ‘nothing’s agreed until it’s all agreed’, Brexit Secretary David Davis was able to announce some good news for UK...
Nissan Micra owners getting personal
NISSAN retailers are reporting higher-than-expected demand for personalisation options on the all-new Nissan Micra. Approximately one-in-four are choosing to enhance the car’s expressive design...
Twelve held in stolen vehicle police swoop
THE Guardia Civil has arrested 12 people and recovered 43 vehicles which were stolen in Europe - 33 of them dismantled - as they...
Europol send most wanted fugitives postcards
POLICE across Europe are sending innovative summer postcards to dangerous criminals on the run.
However, the exact addresses of the fugitives are unknown so they’re...
Spain leads the way in assisted reproduction
SPAIN is Europe's most active country in assisted reproduction treatment (ART).
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has collected the national registry...
Over 60s get most benefit from Spain’s growth
WHEN the world financial crisis hit in 2008, Spain was one of the countries that suffered more than others.
The recovery was slow but has...
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Indiana Jones star honoured at Almeria International Film Festival
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The Irish actress, who...
