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HOLIDAY RENTAL SCAMS SPAIN 2011

2011-06-24T04:27:01+00:00

"But the company referred to offers no such service and the advertisers are not the owners of the flat - the money goes straight to the fraudsters," says Facua.|HOLIDAY RENTAL SCAMS SPAIN 2011 THE consumer watchdog Facua has issued a new alert over fraudulent online classified ads for holiday rentals, which it says proliferate during the summer months. "They offer flats for very attractive prices," said the consumer group in a written notice. "In order to request the money up front, the...

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Scottish tourist found dead in hotel room Ibiza Spain

2011-06-24T04:04:51+00:00

The body of a Scottish tourist found 26-year-old man was discovered in his hotel room|Scottish tourist found dead in hotel room Ibiza Spain A Scottish tourist has been found dead in Ibiza. The body of the 26-year-old man was discovered on the Spanish Island on Wednesday morning. A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: "We are aware of the death of a British national on June 22 in Ibiza. We are offering consular advice to the next of kin at this difficult time.” No further details...

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54 African Migrants Saved At Sea southern city of Motril Spain

2011-06-24T03:41:15+00:00

Every year thousands of poor Africans try to reach Spain because they see Europe's southern gateway as the ticket to a better life.|54 African Migrants Saved At Sea southern city of Motril Spain Spanish authorities have rescued 54 migrants trying to reach the southern coast of the country in a crowded boat. The Maritime Rescue service said one of the travelers rescued Thursday off the southern city of Motril says up to seven others are missing, including a baby. But the official said this is...

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Barcelona vs Man. United Final UEFA Champions League Tonight Preview 28/05/2011

2011-05-28T05:26:49+00:00

Both Carles Puyol and Victor Valdés lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2006 and again in 2009, yet there is no danger of a squad already weighed down with winners' medals taking anything for granted ahead of another final meeting against Manchester United FC. {lang: 'en-GB'} |Barcelona vs Man. United Final UEFA Champions League Tonight Preview 28/05/2011 FC Barcelona vs Manchester United Final Champions League Kick off time 20.45 CET 19.45 UK at Wembley Stadium - London, Sir...

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Barcelona police beating protesters Plaza de Cataluna soaring unemployment, corruption and welfare

2011-05-27T15:08:21+00:00

Police in Barcelona used violence Friday to force protesters from a camp in the city’s Plaza Catalunya before Saturday’s Champions League final.|Barcelona police beating protesters Plaza de Cataluna soaring unemployment, corruption and welfare cuts Spanish police fired rubber bullets and swung truncheons to disperse anti-crisis protesters in a Barcelona square Friday as cleaning crews cleared their tent camp. Catalan police in anti-riot gear moved in after about 50 protesters sat down on the...

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FC Barcelona Winners 2010/11 La Liga Spanish league title 11/12/2011

2011-05-12T02:13:47+00:00

Lionel Messi recovered from a disappointing World Cup with Argentina to score 31 league goals as Barcelona led from the front and wrapped up their 21st domestic title.|FC Barcelona Winners 2010/11 La Liga Spanish league title 11/12/2010 FC Barcelona clinched their third straight Spanish league title on Wednesday with a 1-1 draw away to midtable Levante. The draw put Barca six points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, 92 to 86, with just two matches left to play. FC Barcelona are also...

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Spain earthquake 2011 Spanish town Lorca Murcia kills eight

2011-05-12T01:49:10+00:00

Eight people perished in the deadliest tremor in Spain in more than five decades, a spokeswoman for the regional government of Murcia said, revising down an earlier toll of 10 dead without explanation|Spain earthquake 2011 Spanish town Lorca Murcia kills eight 11/05/2011 Eight people were killed Wednesday in a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in Spanish town Lorca Murcia south-eastern Spain, regional officials said. The tremor struck at 6:47 pm (1647 GMT) with a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles)...

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Barcelona Named No 1 By ASKMEN’S TOP 29 CITIES TO VISIT CATCHES LATIN FEVER

2011-05-10T22:50:07+00:00

Barcelona, Buenos Aires And Miami Round Out The Top Spots For Adventure-Seeking Single Men In 2011|Barcelona Named No 1 By ASKMEN’S TOP 29 CITIES TO VISIT CATCHES LATIN FEVER AskMen, the leading men’s lifestyle website, has announced their editors’ picks for the Top 29 Cities to Visit. For the first time in its history, the Top 29 list determined the best places for men to visit, rather than live, serving as the ultimate guide for single men looking for adventure in new places. Based on...

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Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League El Clasico Tonight 27/04/2011

2011-04-27T16:43:06+00:00

El Clasico is a match between the Spanish national league’s two strongest teams – FC Barcelona and Real Madrid – they play twice every season! |Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League El Clasico Tonight 27/04/2011 El Clasico Tonight Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Match kick off time 20:45 CET 19:45 UK at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu - Madrid, A week on from guiding Real Madrid CF to Copa del Rey glory against FC Barcelona, Jose Mourinho is anticipating a "different game" when the...

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Schalke 04 vs Man United Champions League Tonight 26/04/2011

2011-04-26T05:18:57+00:00

Schalke 04 may have a decent home record in the competition but Manchester United are unbeaten in this season's Champions League.|Schalke 04 vs Man United Champions League Tonight 26/04/2011 Schalke 04 vs Manchester United Match kick off time 20:45 CET 19:45 UK at the Arena AufSchalke - Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 coach Ralf Rangnick has described his team's semi-final against Manchester United FC as the biggest game of his, and many of his players' careers. By contrast Sir Alex Ferguson...

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El Clasico 2011 Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Preview La Liga 16/04/2011

2011-04-16T05:24:28+00:00

There is often a fierce rivalry between the two strongest teams in a national league, and this is particularly the case in La Liga, where the game between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as El Clásico. |El Clasico 2011 Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Preview La Liga 16/04/2011 El Clasico 2011 Real Madrid - FC Barcelona match kick off time 22:00 CET 21:00 UK The last visitor broke Real Madrid's unbeaten record at the Santiago Bernabeu this season. Barcelona could be crowned champion upon a...

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FC Barcelona vs Almeria Preview La Liga Football Spain 09/04/2011

2011-04-09T05:22:03+00:00

Pep Guardiola “I ask everyone to help us, and that the fans turn up at the Camp Nou. It’s a vital game. We mustn’t drop any points against Almeria” |FC Barcelona vs Almeria Preview La Liga Football Spain 09/04/2011 FC Barcelona - Almeria match kick off time 20:00 CET 19:00 UK at the Camp Nou Barcelona, "These three points are worth as much as the ones at stake next week at the Santiago Bernabeu" stated FC Barcelona's Pep Guardiola. Manuel Pellegrini's Almeria chances its arm at the Camp Nou,...

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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Preview La Liga Football Spain 09/04/2011

2011-04-09T05:01:38+00:00

Real Madrid will travel to Bilbao in good heart after Tuesday's 4-0 slaughter of Tottenham in the Champions League.|Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Preview La Liga Football Spain 09/04/2011 Athletic Bilbao - Real Madrid match kick off time 18:00 CET 17:00 UK at the Estadio San Mamés Bilbao, Athletic has gone through a nightmare in its last two visits to the Santiago Bernabeu, conceding ten goals while scoring only two. El Clasico next week shadows every other match in the Spanish League, a...

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Mallorca vs Sevilla Preview La Liga Football Spain 09/04/2011

2011-04-09T04:38:22+00:00

Sevilla tend to lose concentration in the second half as the statistics show. They have conceded 64% of their goals in second half, with 25% coming in last 15 minutes of the games. |Mallorca vs Sevilla Preview La Liga Football Spain 09/04/2011 Mallorca - Sevilla Match kick off time 22:00 CET 21:00 UK at the Iberostar Estadi Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca's European dreams are still alive despite the seven points that separate them from the qualifying positions. Sevilla occupies the fifth position...

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Citizen Journalism Needed Do you want your News story about Spain on the web

2011-04-08T05:47:15+00:00

Citizen journalism can range from simply posting your thoughts in the comments section of your local newspaper's website, to producing your own blog or website that you fill with original reporting. |Citizen Journalism Needed Do your want you News story about Spain on the web We are keen on advancing the concept of citizen journalism to develop home-grown content for the site and actively encourage written or visual contributions (focusing on events and news affecting or of relevance to your...

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Low cost airline Ryanair threatens to reduce Flights in Alicante from October 2011

2011-04-08T04:18:33+00:00

Irish airline Ryanair are also in dispute with AENA over the new computer system at Gran Canaria airport|Irish airline Ryanair that it will cut its Alicante flights by up to 80% from October 2011 unless AENA Alicante reverses its decision to Make the airline to use airbridges at the new El Altet terminal Alicante, at a cost of of around €2 milllion per year. Ryanair airline says that it has operated without airbridges for five years at Alicante Airport and AENA’s decision amounts to an “abuse...

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El Clasico 2011 FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa Del Rey Final Valencia’s Mestalla 20/04/2011

2011-04-08T02:33:55+00:00

Spain’s big two sides Barca and Real have met in the final before on four separate occasions, the most recent being in 1990.|El Clasico 2011 FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa Del Rey Final Valencia's Mestalla 20/04/2011 El Clasico 2011 FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Match El Clasico 2011 Copa Del Rey will be held at Valencia's Mestalla stadium and although the Mestalla is a neutral location, its capacity of 55,000 seats is dwarfed by the Camp Nou (98,000) and the Bernabeu (80,000). The...

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Chelsea vs Man United Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 06/04/2011

2011-04-06T06:40:32+00:00

Carlo Ancelotti v Sir Alex Ferguson: Not as highly-charged as Ferguson’s relationship with previous Chelsea managers, such as Jose Mourinho and Guus Hiddink. The pair have had kind words to say about each other so far this season|Chelsea vs Man United Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 06/04/2011 Chelsea vs Man United Match Champions League Match tonight kick off time 20:45 CET 19:45 UK at Stamford Bridge - London, Carlo Ancelotti and Sir Alex Ferguson both played down the significance of...

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Inter Milan vs Schalke 2-5 Result Score Goals Champions League 05/04/2011

2011-04-06T03:40:12+00:00

After losing against Schalke 04 in the Champions League with a scoreboard that showed 5-2 at the end of the encounter. |Inter Milan vs Schalke 2-5 Result Score Goals Champions League 05/04/2011 Inter Milan - Schalke match 2-5 was the full time score at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza - Milan, FC Schalke 04 completed a memorable victory at FC Internazionale Milano, twice coming from behind en route to a comprehensive win that leaves them on the verge of a place in the UEFA Champions League...

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Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Result Score Goals Champions League 05/04/2011

2011-04-06T03:19:43+00:00

Peter Crouch was sent off after 14 minutes when he was booked for a second time before Adebayor looped a header over Heurelho Gomes to double the lead. |Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Result Score Goals Champions League 05/04/2011 Real Madrid - Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 was the full time at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid CF are primed to reach a first UEFA Champions League semi-final for eight years after an Emmanuel Adebayor double and further second-half strikes from Angel...

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FC Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 06/04/2011

2011-04-06T02:50:46+00:00

FC Barcelona now boast an eight-point advantage over Real Madrid at the Primera Division summit with only eight games remaining after Pep Guardiola's men took full advantage of Madrid's shock home defeat to Sporting Gijon by beating third-placed Villarreal 1-0. |FC Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 06/04/2011 FC Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk Champions League Match tonight kick off time 20:45 CET 19:45 UK at Camp Nou Barcelona, FC Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea...

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Inter Milan vs Schalke Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 05/04/2011

2011-04-05T03:20:05+00:00

Inter Milan have won seven of their last eight Champions League matches at San Siro. |Inter Milan vs Schalke Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 05/04/2011 Inter Milan - Schalke Champions League Match tonight kick off time 20:45 CET 19:45 UK at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza - Milan, Having seen FC Inter Milan chances of retaining the Scudetto suffer a setback with defeat by AC Milan on Saturday, Leonardo is expecting an immediate response from his players when they host FC Schalke 04 in the UEFA...

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Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 05/04/2011

2011-04-05T00:56:50+00:00

On Saturday evening Jose Mourinho lost his nine-year unbeaten home league record as coach after Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Sporting Gijon at the Bernabeu. |Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview UEFA Champions League Tonight 05/04/2011 Real Madrid - Tottenham Hotspur Champions League Match tonight kick off time 20:45 CET 19:45 UK at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu - Madrid, Real Madrid CF welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid CF coach José Mourinho, buoyed by...

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Deportivo La Coruna vs Mallorca Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011

2011-04-03T06:09:57+00:00

However, the fixture list has been kind to the islanders as they have yet to host any of the big five - Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla and Villarreal - and that challenge will come in the second half of the season|Deportivo La Coruna vs Mallorca Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011 Deportivo La Coruna - Mallorca match kick off time 17:00 CET 16:00 UK at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor A Coruna, La Coruna, We're not doing as bad as most people think" said Deportivo's Xisco a few...

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Levante vs Malaga Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011

2011-04-03T05:50:59+00:00

Manuel Pellegrini's side had looked destined for the drop just a few weeks ago, but back-to-back wins have seen the Andalusians move off the bottom of the table and to within a point of 17th-placed Zaragoza with nine games still to play. |Levante vs Malaga Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011 Levante - Malaga match kick off time 17:00 CET 16:00 UK at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia, Levante wants to secure its permanence in the Primera Division as Manuel Pellegrini's Malaga...

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Real Sociedad vs Hercules Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011

2011-04-03T05:35:40+00:00

Miroslav Djukic, the former Yugoslavia international, has taken over from Esteban Vigo, who was sacked prior to the international break following a miserable run which saw Hercules claim just four points from a possible 33 since mid-January|Real Sociedad vs Hercules Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011 Real Sociedad - Hercules match kick off time 17:00 CET 16:00 UK at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta Donostia-San Sebastian, Hercules new coach Miroslav Djukic knows that after five weeks,...

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Sevilla vs Real Zaragoza Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011

2011-04-03T05:18:09+00:00

Real Zaragoza are now just a point clear of the bottom three, after 1-0 defeat at Mallorca before the international break|Sevilla vs Real Zaragoza Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011 Sevilla - Real Zaragoza match kick off time 19:00 CET 18:00 UK at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Sevilla, Real Zaragoza looks forward to take advantage of Sevilla's poor form in the last weeks to celebrate their second victory away in the competition and escape from the restless relegation fight....

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Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011

2011-04-03T05:06:49+00:00

With just two victories in their last 10 games, Atletico Madrid's hopes of a Champions League berth are virtually over as they now lie 15 points adrift of the top four, but they can still salvage something from their season with a Europa League place. |Osasuna vs Atletico Preview La Liga Football In Spain 03/04/2011 Osasuna - Atletico Madrid match kick off time 21:00 CET 20:00 UK at the Estadio Reyno de Navarra Pamplona Irunea, Without Sergio Aguero, Quique Sanchez Flores visits Osasuna, a...

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Pep Guardiola warns Barcelona Leaving My time at Camp Nou is coming to an end

2011-04-02T04:37:38+00:00

Pep Guardiola, who has coached the Spanish club since 2008, told Italian television Rai Sports: 'I feel good here but I believe my time at FC Barcelona is ending.' |Pep Guardiola warns Barcelona Leaving My time at Camp Nou is coming to an end FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola warned the Catalan giants that he Leaving the club and does not plan to stay much longer, during an interview with Italian television network RAI. 'I think that my time here is coming to an end,' Guardiola said in...

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Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Preview La Liga Football In Spain 02/04/2011

2011-04-02T04:15:46+00:00

Barca are currently five points clear of Real Madrid with just nine rounds of fixtures remaining in the 2010/11 campaign, and Pep Guardiola’s side are showing no signs of slowing having dominated this season. |Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Preview La Liga Football In Spain 02/04/2011 Villarreal - FC Barcelona match kick off time 22:00 CET 21:00 UK at the Camp El Madrigal Villarreal, FC Barcelona visits Villarreal for the hottest clash of the week. Garrido's Submarines have claimed once again the...

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