Misc

ABC journalist Salvador Sostres has apologised after writing 17-year-old Ansu Fati reminded him of a 'black street vendor' running from police. Barcelona soundly beat Ferencvaros 5-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League. It should have been a day of celebration for young star Ansu Fati, who scored the 2nd goal. But the match will be remembered for a journalist calling the Spanish citizen an illegal 'black street […]

Spain's met office (AEMET) has predicted muddy rain caused by Saharan dust will fall on the Valencian Community today. It sounds like something from a horror film – but 'blood rain' is a common Mediterranean phenomenon caused by Saharan dust moving north over the Spanish mainland. AEMET has recorded humid dust clouds moving up the eastern coast of Spain since yesterday's muggy morning. According to predictions, AEMET says this the […]

Four municipalities in the Valencian Community will get 22 extra restrictions – but not enter a formal 'lockdown'. Today, the temporary laws placing restrictions on bars, restaurants, public smoking, and also mandating mask use, have been re-approved for 21 days. The laws have been in effect from 18th August and expire every 21 days – today's announcement being the third continuation. But there are two main additions: Laws regulating drinking […]

'Get Out While You Can' .. 'The Mayor's Willy' .. 'Robbery at 3 o'Clock' .. Spain's strangest street names Social media has gone wild over the long October weekend asking users to Google the address of an IKEA in Valladolid. If you do, you will find the curious address of Calle Me Falta un Tornillo – quite literally 'I've a Screw Loose Street'. Calle Me Falta un Tornillo - Valladolid […]

Sea-lovers watched as groups of up to 10 dolphins swarmed their boats off the coast of Guardamar del Segura. A group of dolphins – known as a 'pod' – have have gone viral after onlookers filmed them chasing their boat. Rosana Aldeguer's videos which were shared on Saturday afternoon on MeteOrihuela have now been reposted over 10,000 times. https://www.facebook.com/meteorihuela/videos/259705765372935 Pods of dolphins following boats is not unusual behaviour. They love the […]

The injured squatter was left calling for help until a neighbour heard and dialled 112. The incident occurred at 3am on Friday night when a squatter scaled the walls of the apartment using one of the pipes. Once on the balcony, he smashed the crystal door to the apartment. But as he did, the some of the shattered glass to sliced a deep cut into his leg. The young man […]

For most people, COVID-19 is no more than a passing cold, but some are left struggling with strange symptoms for months. The condition is known as 'long COVID' and most commonly presents as crippling fatigue. Others symptoms include: breathlessness, a cough that won't go away, joint pain, muscle aches, hearing and eyesight problems, headaches, loss of smell and taste as well as damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys and gut. […]

Rather than a fix monthly rate, freelancers will soon be able to pay social security based on how much they earn. The government is moving towards a progressive tax system for those claiming autonomo in Spain. This has been a long standing campaign by some low income freelancers that have to pay a fixed rate of social security. Under the current system, those on autonomo can choose which monthly social […]

The long-delayed production has begun on the Jávea seafront. Unchartered is a movie adaptation of the eponymous popular video game series. Tom Holland is expected to play the young Nathan Drake alongside Mark Wahlberg, as the older Nathan Drake. The movie is directed by Ruben Fleischer, who in the past has directed Venom and Zombieland 1 & 2. Look out for other people film stars around Jávea: rumours are spreading that Scarlett Johansson […]