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Scottish Sun
10 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals deemed ‘alien to identity' in ‘first of its kind' ruling
It comes after several people were injured during anti-migrant riots in the region FESTIVAL ROW Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals deemed 'alien to identity' in 'first of its kind' ruling Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SPANISH town has banned Muslims from using public facilities to celebrate religious Eid festivals deemed "alien" to their identity. The ban was passed in Jumilla, in Murica, which has reportedly become the first town in the country to implement the rule. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A Spanish town has become the first of its kind to ban Muslims from using public facilities to celebrate Eid festivals Credit: Alamy 2 The ban was passed in Jumilla, in Murica (stock) Credit: Alamy The town's proposal states 'municipal sports facilities cannot be used for religious, cultural or social activities alien to our identity unless organised by the local authority'. The move prevents Muslims in Jumilla from gathering in public gyms or civic buildings to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. It also bars Muslims from gathering to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival of sacrifice. Jumilla has a population of around 27,000, and roughly 7.5 per cent of the residents come from predominantly Muslim countries. READ MORE WORLD NEWS RIOT CARNAGE Girl 'whose sex assault by teens' sparked 'racist' riots wants chaos to end In response to the ban, the Spanish Government said it would investigate Jumilla City Council's decision. The Ministry of Inclusion and Migration announced that they would "closely monitor" any hate speech which may stem from the new move. Experts said the motion could face a legal challenge, as Article 16 of Spain's constitution grants freedom of religious belief - the only exception to this being the protection of public order. The motion was proposed by Spain's conservative People's Party (PP), and it was backed by the hard right Vox party. It comes less than a month after several people were injured during anti-migrant rioting in Torre Pacheco, just 70 miles from Jumilla. The riots came after a 68-year-old pensioner told media he was beaten up in the street by three Moroccan men. 'BRICKS THROWN' Riots hit NI AGAIN as 'petrol bombs & bricks thrown at cops' & water cannon used after homes burned in 'racist thuggery' The new ban has been blasted by critics, with some saying the law's wording is an attack on Islamic traditions. President of the Spanish Federation of Islamic Organisations Mounir Benjelloun Andaloussi Azhari said the ban was a direct attack on the country's Muslim population. He branded the move "Islamophobic and discriminatory". "They're not going after other religions, they're going after ours," the president told local media. Referring to the recent rise of racist rhetoric and attacks, He added that the recent rise of racist rhetoric and attacks had made him "afraid". "We're rather surprised by what's happening in Spain. For the first time in 30 years I feel afraid," he explained. Meanwhile, the local Vox party celebrated the decision. They said on X: "Thanks to Vox the first measure to ban Islamic festivals in Spain's public spaces has been passed. "Spain is and will be forever the land of Christian people." The socialist leader in Murcia Francisco Lucas said: "The PP violates the constitution and puts social cohesion as risk simply in the pursuit of power." Jumilla was once part of the Roman Empire before falling under Arab rule in the eigth century, when it became known as Yumil-la. It stayed mainly Arab for centuries until Christian forces led by Alfonso X of Castile took control in the mid 13th century. The local Arab ruler reached an agreement, known as the capitulations of Alcatraz, which stated that Alfonso could be king as long as the existing population kept their rights. But shortly after Alfonso's death Castile invaded Jumilla and ended Arab rule.
Daily Mirror
11 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Katie Price reveals having kittens is practice for children with boyfriend JJ Slater
Former glamour model Katie Price has been training her boyfriend JJ Slater for when they have a baby as the couple have welcomed kittens into their family Katie Price has admitted having kittens is how she is getting ready to have a baby with her boyfriend JJ Slater. The former glamour model, 47, has long expressed her desire to have more children. She is already mum to Harvey, 23, Junior, 20, Princess, 18, Jett, 11 and Bunny, 11. Katie revealed she has explored both IVF and egg donation as she wishes to welcome a sixth child. The mum-of-five shared she bought donor eggs last year before meeting current boyfriend JJ Slater, 32. Katie has remained optimistic about the future despite her unsuccessful IVF treatment, which she said failed because "my eggs are too old". It comes after Katie Price worried fans with her appearance in a family photo after explaining her weight loss. Now, it seems Katie and JJ have been getting some practicing in as they push ahead with their baby plans. Katie's cat Doris gave birth last week while she was watching a film with JJ. "It just come out of nowhere, the kids were so good with helping," she said on the Katie Price Show podcast. "The cat had five kittens and luckily, we were prepared." However, because they had arrived early the kittens were too small to feed on the bottles Katie had at home. She added: "JJ had to go to the vet at two in the morning, they were so young they couldn't fix onto the mum. "So every two hours through the day and the night, me and JJ have been feeding the kittens." Katie went as far as admitting the task was "worse" than having a newborn baby. The couple were meant to be on holiday on the Isle of Wight when the kittens arrived, and so decided to take Doris and the babies with them. While there, Katie and JJ stopped off at a vets, who told them they were premature. "They said we are doing a fantastic job, they are above their weight and they're looking good," Katie said of the vet visit. "They said 'whatever you are doing, you are doing really well'. So pat on the back to us." Revealing how fatherhood was affecting her partner, Katie quipped: "JJ said he has never felt so worn out. This is him rehearsing for when it is the real thing." Speaking to Paul C Brunson on his We Need To Talk podcast earlier this year, Katie opened up on her baby plans. "I had IVF and it failed because basically my eggs are too old," she shared. "I gave it a go even though the doctors said you've got a 1 percent chance of that working, but I just said I might be that 1%. I'm doing it! I went through all of it and it didn't work. "So I have got donor eggs, I got them last year. You don't see the picture but they go on how I look, like the dark hair, the green eyes, Spanish... because I've got like Italian/Spanish in me." Katie also shared how she put the plans in place before meeting JJ and had already picked a sperm donor. "Because I'm not afraid to have a baby on my own, before I met JJ I was quite happy. I found a sperm donor from America, from black origin," she said.
Daily Mirror
40 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay to land huge six-figure sum if he does one thing
Jack Kay, 26, also known as the 'Ibiza Final Boss' after a video of him dancing in the Spanish island went viral, could be set to pocket a six-figure sum if he cashes in on his new-found fame Jack Kay, dubbed the Ibiza Final Boss, could make a high six figure salary this year - if he plays his cards right. The 26 year old, from Newcastle, shot to fame overnight after video footage of him dancing on the Spanish party island went viral on social media. But it wasn't just his smooth moves that drew attention - his unique bowl haircut which really set him apart. Now, thanks to his instant recognisability, he could be set to rake in thousands of pounds through TV appearances and brand deals. It comes after a warning to Brit tourists planning all-inclusive holidays to Spain, where Jack found his fame. 'The PR world loves an unexpected viral hero and Ibiza Final Boss, Jack Kay, is delivering in spades," PR expert Mayah Riaz, of Miyah Media, tells The Mirror. "He's got the holy trinity of viral success: that he's relatable, he popped up at the right time, and he's unintentionally hilarious. The internet seems to love him. And in today's fame economy that kind of organic buzz can absolutely be cashed in on, if he plays it right." Since the clip of him went viral, Jack's not just gained attention, he's gained an extremely valuable following (27,000 on Instagram - and climbing), as well as an agent, giving him serious earning potential. Mayah says: "We're already seeing brands jumping on his train by using his image, offering him guest list invites, and even offering him holidays. If his following keeps growing and stays engaged, there's a very real chance of him pulling in £1-2k per post, especially if he leans into party brands, travel, fashion, or those lad-culture meme pages. "And he's already back in Ibiza after just one day in the UK. That's likely down to club appearances as Ibiza venues love a viral name on the flyer. These bookings can easily land him £1k-£5k per night, depending on demand." She adds: "He has already announced he's going on tour. So he is aware he needs to cash in on this very quickly. Depending on the format of his tour, it could see him making £40k-£60k from it, as he has seen there must be a demand for it. Already, some quick-thinkers have begun selling wigs of his infamous haircut. "If he created his own official merchandise, - if he moves fast with it - it could make around £50k on wig sales and around £75k from additional merchandise such as t-shirts, hoodies and mugs," says Mayah. Jack's fans will be delighted to hear that he's likely to appear on daytime TV interviews and panel shows (£500–£2k a pop) in the coming days, and possibly even reality TV such as Big Brother or The Traitors, which could easily bring in £10k–£50k for a short stint. Mayah added that the PR world thrives on freebies and 'influencer swaps' with designer clothes, luxury hotel stays and sponsored trips, which could be worth £10k+ in value. With the world at his feet, it's very possible for Jack to have a high six figure year, so long as he acts fast. "Jack's rise is meme-led, and reason that it is working is because people aren't laughing at him, they're laughing with him," says Mayah. " He's got the everyman charm nailed: a regular lad from Newcastle, enjoying his moment. That kind of relatability is gold dust in PR. "If I could offer Jack one piece of advice, it's to remember that viral fame burns hot and fast. If he wants to turn this 15-second clip into a six-figure year (and he absolutely can), he needs to start thinking long-term. Build the personal brand, get a solid PR strategy behind him and bring in a manager who can say 'no' to the right things.'
