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The Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Sun
Two Brit holidaymakers arrested over rape of woman, 19, at villa in Marbella after teen found unconscious in bathroom
TWO British holidaymakers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a teen tourist from the UK at their rented Costa del Sol villa. The 19-year-old's friends found her unconscious in a bathroom at the property in Marbella. The alleged sex attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a group of young female British holidaymakers met the men at a nightclub. They had agreed to go back to the villa they had rented for their holiday to continue partying. The women tragically found their friend 'naked and unconscious' in the bathroom around 1.30am on Sunday, according to local reports. She was taken to Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital where she underwent a sexual assault forensic examination. Tests also took place to see if she had potentially been drugged as part of a new protocol in place on the Costa del Sol. She is said to have been drinking heavily before being found, and officials have not yet said if they believe her drinks could have been spiked. One of the suspects, described locally as a 23-year-old UK national, was at the scene of the alleged sex attack. Another, a 27-year-old male who is also British, was reportedly held hours later at a Marbella nightclub after cops were given a description matching his by the alleged victim. The ongoing probe is being dealt with by Spain's National Police, who are expected to make their first official comment later today. It was not immediately clear this morning if the two suspects have appeared before a judge and been remanded in custody or released on bail pending ongoing inquiries. Initial court appearances in Spain always take place behind closed doors. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Two British holidaymakers are arrested for 'raping teenage UK tourist found naked and unconscious at a villa in Marbella'
Two British holidaymakers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage tourist from the UK at their rented Costa del Sol villa. Friends of the 19-year-old said to have been targeted raised the alarm after finding her unconscious in a bathroom at the property in Marbella. The alleged sex attack is said to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a group of young female British holidaymakers met the men at a nightclub and agreed to go back to the villa they had rented for their holidays to continue partying. The women found their friend 'naked and unconscious' in the bathroom around 1.30am on Sunday according to local reports. She was taken to Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital where she underwent a sexual assault forensic examination. Tests took place to see if she had been drugged as part of a new protocol in place on the Costa del Sol. She is said to have been drinking heavily before being found and officials have not yet said if they believe her drinks could have been spiked. One of the suspects, described locally as a 23-year-old UK national, at the scene of the alleged sex attack. Another, a 27-year-old male who is also British, was reportedly held hours later at a Marbella nightclub after police were given a description matching his by the teenager they assisted. The ongoing probe is being dealt with by Spain's National Police, who are expected to make their first official comment later today. It was not immediately clear this morning if the two suspects have appeared before a judge and been remanded in custody or released on bail pending ongoing inquiries. Initial court appearances in Spain always take place behind closed doors.
Telegraph
21 hours ago
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- Telegraph
British tourists who stand up while seatbelt sign is on face fines in Turkey
British holidaymakers in Turkey could face fines if they stand up before their plane seatbelt sign has been turned off. The Turkish civil aviation authority says new rules came into force earlier this month following a rise in complaints about passengers standing up while the sign was still on Offenders will face fines of about £50, Turkish media report, although the aviation authority has not confirmed the exact financial penalty. The fines are expected to be imposed on the spot and enforced through the submission of formal reports by airline staff. The aviation authority said there had been a 'serious increase' in complaints about passengers standing up before the seatbelt had been turned off – often while the plane is still taxiing. Under the new rules, cabin crew are required to deliver a revised version of the in-flight landing announcement. It will instruct passengers to remain seated with their seatbelt fastened until the aircraft has stopped moving and the seatbelt sign has been turned off, advising them that violations will be reported. Passengers must also refrain from opening overhead lockers or attempting to collect their belongings while the plane is in motion. The updated rules apply to all commercial flights operating in Turkey, which remains one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers, and attracts tens of millions of international visitors each year. Turkish Airlines, the country's leading carrier, has already updated its landing announcement, reports Euronews. 'Passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported to the directorate general of civil aviation through a disruptive passenger report, and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations,' the airline announcement is reported to say. The Telegraph has contacted the airline for comment. Turkish authorities have reportedly instructed airlines to begin implementing the new announcement guidelines. The move places Turkey among a small number of countries seeking to formalise penalties for conduct that aviation authorities typically leave to the discretion of airlines and cabin crews. The Turkish directorate of civil aviation said: 'Despite announcements informing passengers of the rules, many are standing up before the aircraft reaches its parking positions and before the seat belt sign is turned off. 'This behaviour compromises the safety of passengers and baggage, disregards the satisfaction and exit priority of other travellers.'
Irish Times
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Tourism slump continues - April data shows decline in visitor numbers
Latest tourism numbers point to a continuing decline in inbound visitors, a worrying trend for businesses in the sector. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), over half a million tourists (528,100) completed trips to Ireland in April, spending approximately €375 million on their trips, excluding air fares. But the headline number was down 4 per cent on the same month last year while spending decreased more than 10 per cent. The figures continue a downward trend in foreign visitor numbers that first emerged last September, a pattern that has raised some eyebrows in the trade which has said it does not necessarily fit with on-the-ground experience. READ MORE [ Is tourism really in crisis? Opens in new window ] [ Tourism bosses meet CSO in debate over visitor numbers Opens in new window ] Global tourist markets have struggled to recover from the pandemic and uncertainty around US trade policy and the associated volatility on stock markets may now be playing into the trend. Tourism is one of Ireland's largest indigenous industries, employing 257,900 people. The CSO noted 'the largest contingent' of visitors came from Britain (41 per cent) followed by visitors from the United States (18 per cent). The main reason for travelling to Ireland was for holiday (40 per cent) followed by visiting friends or family (38 per cent). More visitors stayed with family or in their own property (42 per cent) than in any other accommodation type, and the typical visit lasted 6.5 nights, the CSO indicated. A geographical breakdown of the figures showed that visitors from Britain were up 2 per cent compared with April 2024, while visitors from all other areas were down. Visitors from continental Europe were down 8 per cent while visitors from North America were down 1 per cent. When compared with April 2023, visitors from Britain were up 13 per cent while those from the US, continental Europe and the rest of the world were up 8 per cent, 28 per cent and 26 per cent respectively. Visitors from Britian accounted for €96 million (26 per cent) of total €375 million spend, Continental Europe for €134 million (36 per cent), North America for €121 million (32 per cent), and visitors from the rest of the world for €25 million (7 per cent).
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Much-loved European holiday island to join Schengen Area next year and why it's bad news for Brits
Alice Penwill, Travel Reporter Published: Invalid Date, CYPRUS has revealed plans to join the Schengen Area - but it won't be good news for British holidaymakers. The popular island that sees around 1.3 million Brits visiting each year has announced it hopes to join the zone in 2026 meaning that holiday rules will change. 4 4 The Schengen Area consists of 29 European countries that have abolished border controls for other EU countries. These include 25 EU member states, as well as four non-EU countries; Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Essentially, the Schengen Area is a passport-free travel zone, which allows people to move between participating countries without border checks. But there are strict rules that Cyprus will have to adhere to when they join. And for Brits, that means a limited time to stay there. The rules state that a total stay in the Schengen Area must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. It does not matter how many countries you visit as the 180 day period keeps rolling. Currently, a visit Cyprus does not count towards your 90 day limit. So any time you spend in the Schengen Area does not affect the number of days you can spend in Cyprus - but this will change when they join. President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus recently announced that the island will "enter the Schengen Zone in 2026.' He added: 'A huge effort is being made, we will complete all the technicalities we need." All the free activities Cyprus has to offer 4 Cyprus joined the EU in 2004 but unlike other countries, did not join the Schengen Area at the same time. This means that Cypriots face border checks and visa issues when travelling to surrounding EU countries. For Cyprus, joining the Schengen Area will mean locals can access the country with more ease and without extra border checks. For Cypriots, the move will be beneficial for trade as it allows goods to flow more easily between countries without custom checks at internal borders. The timing will coincide with the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The new system is being introduced as part of enhanced security measures for travellers. The new system that will require non-EU travellers to get approval beforehand. For Brits, you will need one of these to go into any of the Schengen Area nations. Currently, the only EU states that aren't members of the Schengen Area are Ireland and Cyprus. And the European destination that is warmest in May with 26C highs and 'wine villages'. 4
