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Arrivals to England – including Brits – will need to show a negative test before entry

By Updates
8th January 2021
in :  News

Passengers arriving from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before departing for England to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that from next week inbound passengers arriving by boat, plane or train will have to take a test up to than 72 hours before …

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Lovely, cheap two bedroom ground floor property for sale in Torrevieja, Spain

By Admin
25th November 2019
in :  Property

Lovely, cheap two bedroom ground floor property for sale in Torrevieja, Spain This lovely two bedroom, one bathroom ground floor apartment is for sale in the popular Altos del Limonar urbanisation in Torrevieja. The property is located on a secure, gated community which has beautifully manicured gardens, a nice communal swimming pool, and an open area for tennis, football, or …

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Torrevieja Brits Arrested in Drugs Find

By Admin
31st May 2019
in :  News, Torrevieja News

Officers from the Guardia Civil working at Alicante-Elche Airport have arrested two people on the suspicion of offences against public health, after intercepting a massive amount of drugs. The officers became aware of a shipment in January which was sent from Ireland to Torrevieja, via the airport. This shipment contained 5,640 zopiclone tablets; a medicine used lately to hypnotise and …

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Court Locks up Brits for Drug Distribution Network

By Admin
15th December 2018
in :  News, Torrevieja News

Officers from the Guardia Civil have dismantled a criminal organisation which distributed marijuana to an exclusively English speaking patronage. The arrests took place in Guardamar del Segura, Los Montesinos and Rojales, with four men, all said to be British national, arrested during the search of the homes. The men have been remanded in custody pending a trial, as well as …

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POST UK ELECTION BOOST FOR PROPERTY

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
15th May 2015
in :  Spanish National

Brits buying an overseas home benefited immediately from the election of the Conservatives to power last week, with the news causing Sterling to bounce back against major currencies and a positive reaction in the UK property market. “Homes in t...

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TRAVELLING BACK IN TIME

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
26th April 2015
in :  Spanish National

Visitors often forget that there is much more to the island of Gran Canaria than sunshine and beautiful beaches. Brits, Germans and Scandinavians flock to the Canary Islands in search of the sunshine and warmth that they have been missing during the ...

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THAT EUROVISION FEELING

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
22nd March 2015
in :  Spanish National

It is almost as if Brits are afraid or unwilling to applaud anything that is remotely European, or maybe being seen to enjoy it.

It's that time of the year again; time for the annual Eurovision Song Contest when Eurosceptics and Eurovision haters band together to pour sneering snobbery and scorn upon the UK's song entry, whatever it may be.

Listening to the Eurovision haters is actually great fun, particularly since they are truly passionate in their hatred of the song, and the performers, regardless of talent that they may have. Such critics tend to forget that the Eurovision Song Content will capture the attention of citizens of many nations for one enjoyable evening in May.

They will add into their argument comments, such as, "We won't win anyway, we never do", or "It's a stitch up", and even "It's nothing like Sandie Shaw", with the supposed killer comment being, “It's all based on politics". Well really? Now, that's a surprise! Didn't their teachers ever tell them that it's not winning, but the taking part that is important?

The Eurovision Song Contest is, in many ways, rather like Blackpool, Benidorm and Marmite; you either love them or hate them. In my case, I love them all, and particularly Eurovision, which I have watched and enjoyed since childhood.

This annual extravaganza taught me a lot about geography, since I would check out the countries represented in the contest in my atlas, and the people and languages represented would always fascinate me.

Maybe it also set the seeds of curiosity that eventually led me to live a life outside the UK. Of course, I still remember that old trouper, Katie Boyle, a personification of BBC professionalism, as she would make contact with the faceless juries in Rome, Madrid and Paris, whilst dreading those awful words, "nil point".

I value the cooperation and friendship that Eurovision stands for. It is refreshing to hear Europeans discussing songs instead of the usual arguments and debates about budgets and unemployment. My usual response to the Eurovision cynics is "If you don't like it, don't listen to it".

They seem to miss the point that it is not to be taken too seriously. It is just an evening of cheesy fun, high camp, glitz, and catchy showcase spectaculars. It is rarely about the quality of a song and its music. How could it be with so many countries and languages and cultures represented, and does it matter anyway?

If I go into a German, Scandinavian, Irish or Spanish bar and ask "Who likes the Eurovision Song Contest?” the overwhelming response will be positive. If I tried that in a British bar, I guess I would be booed and laughed out of the premises.

Yet come the big day, Brits will also head off to bars and parties to watch the event on the big screens, as will their European counterparts. It is almost as if Brits are afraid or unwilling to applaud anything that is remotely European, or maybe being seen to enjoy it.

In many ways, the Eurovision Song Contest represents British suspicion of Europe and its institutions.

The dislike and distrust of Europe that is now gaining ground in the UK is the result of entrenched insular attitudes of many of its citizens; flames fanned by immigration issues, unemployment and a range of other social issues, which are now finding a political voice. Sadly, I guess that the UK will never be a true and willing partner that is comfortable within Europe and sharing the European dream; negative attitudes towards Eurovision reflect many of these issues.

I am delighted that Australia is taking part in the contest this year. I have many Australian friends who are great fans of the contest, and it is my hope that Aussie enthusiasm and their usual pragmatism will help to lighten some of the more cynical British attitudes.

I will be watching the contest, supporting both the UK and Spain, although I am not that bothered who wins the contest. However, I do know that it will be a good evening spent with friends from a range of countries. Personally, I would love to see a Worldwide Song Contest, which would be a refreshing change from viewing the world through the barrel of a gun.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie's websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his book, ‘Expat Voice' (ISBN: 9780992767174). Available in paperback, as well as Kindle, iBooks and Google Play editions. iPhone/iPad and Android Apps: ExpatInfo, CanaryIsle and CanaryGay now available.© Barrie Mahoney

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WATCH OUT FOR THIEVES AT ALICANTE AIRPORT CAR HIRE COLLECTION POINT, WARNS CONSULATE

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
25th February 2015
in :  Spanish National

One out of five British passports stolen in Alicante province are taken at the airport, and half of them are removed from vehicles there, the British Consulate has warned. Beyond the airport, a further one out of five British passports are stolen ...

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TIME RUNNING OUT FOR FUTURE EXPATS TO ADAPT TO PENSION RULES SHAKE-UP

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
22nd February 2015
in :  Spanish National

“Brits retiring overseas who fail to plan for the new pension rules that come into effect in April could end up wasting thousands of pounds or running into financial difficulties after moving abroad,” said the OverseasGuidesCompany.com in F...

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BRITS STILL HEAD THE LIST OF INTERNATIONAL BUYERS OF SPANISH PROPERTY

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
21st February 2015
in :  Spanish National

According to the latest data from the College of Registrars, around 13% of all property purchases in Spain in 2014 were made by international buyers, a year on year increase on the 2013 figure of just over 11%, and the fifth consecutive year of growth....

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STRONG POUND BENEFITS BRITISH BUYERS OF SPANISH PROPERTY

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
7th February 2015
in :  Spanish National

On Thursday the European Central Bank announced that it will inject at least 1.1 trillion euros into the economy of the Eurozone resulting in the international currency markets to invest heavily in sterling and the US dollar. The result has seen the UK...

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BLOOD DONATIONS? NO THANK YOU

By National Spanish News Roundup from theleader.info
8th August 2014
in :  Spanish National

Following their recent plea for members of the international community to join in their blood donation drive, the town hall ofTorrevieja wish to clarify that the prohibition to donate blood to UK citizens still in force. They also wish to extend their...

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