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The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Spain arrests eight after anti-migrant unrest
MADRID: Spanish police have arrested eight people in connection with rare anti-migrant unrest that rocked the town of Torre Pacheco over the weekend, the interior minister said on Monday. Three nights of violence erupted on Friday after a 68-year-old man told local media three youths of North African origin had beaten him up in the street. The southeastern town's mayor Pedro Angel Roca told Cadena SER radio that social media had created a 'breeding ground' for clashes that saw urban furniture broken and car windows smashed. Roca denounced 'groups coming trying to create violence', while Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Cadena SER that law enforcement had intercepted various vehicles trying to enter the town with 'dangerous items' such as sticks. A far-right group named 'Deport Them Now' had posted a message online calling for attacks against people of North African origin. The authorities have arrested eight people, including two present during the attack on the elderly man whose role is being investigated, Marlaska said. The other six detainees, five Spaniards and one North African, were held for assault, damage and altercations, the central government's representative in the Murcia region, Mariola Guevara Cava, wrote on X. The Civil Guard has deployed 90 officers to quell the unrest and more would be sent 'until this concludes', Marlaska said. The Moroccan Association for the Integration of Immigrants said in a statement that 'threats, attacks and fear in the streets must end', demanding 'real protection for the affected people'. The mayor told state television channel TVE that 30 percent of the town's inhabitants were immigrants, mainly of Moroccan origin, the vast majority of whom were employed in seasonal farm work. 'These are people who have been living in the town for more than 20 years', he said. Moroccans are the most common nationality among Spain's foreign population, numbering more than 920,000 according to the latest official figures. – AFP
Local Spain
6 days ago
- Politics
- Local Spain
Spain arrests eight after anti-migrant unrest
Three nights of violence erupted on Friday after a 68-year-old man told local media three youths of North African origin had beaten him up in the street. The southeastern town's mayor Pedro Angel Roca told Cadena SER radio that social media had created a "breeding ground" for clashes that saw urban furniture broken and car windows smashed. Roca denounced "groups coming trying to create violence", while Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Cadena SER that law enforcement had intercepted various vehicles trying to enter the town with "dangerous items" such as sticks. A far-right group named "Deport Them Now" had posted a message online calling for attacks against people of North African origin. The authorities have arrested eight people, including two present during the attack on the elderly man whose role is being investigated, Marlaska said. The other six detainees, five Spaniards and one North African, were held for assault, damage and altercations, the central government's representative in the Murcia region, Mariola Guevara Cava, wrote on X. The Civil Guard has deployed 90 officers to quell the unrest and more would be sent "until this concludes", Marlaska said. The Moroccan Association for the Integration of Immigrants said in a statement that "threats, attacks and fear in the streets must end", demanding "real protection for the affected people". The mayor told state television channel TVE that 30 percent of the town's inhabitants were immigrants, mainly of Moroccan origin, the vast majority of whom were employed in seasonal farm work. "These are people who have been living in the town for more than 20 years", he said. Moroccans are the most common nationality among Spain's foreign population, numbering more than 920,000 according to the latest official figures.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Real Madrid ‘name their price' for Rodrygo with Arsenal interested in transfer for Brazil star, 24
REAL MADRID have reportedly named their price to allow Rodrygo to leave the club this summer. Rodrygo, 24, has been linked with an exit from the Bernabeu during the summer transfer window, with Arsenal one of the clubs rumoured to be keen on a deal. 1 The Brazilian winger struggled for game time towards the back end of the season at Madrid, playing just 17 minutes across Madrid's last six La Liga matches of the campaign. While he has also left on the bench for the entirety of Los Blancos 3-1 Club World Cup win over Mexican side Pachuca at the weekend. New boss Xabi Alonso put those absences down to taking "some time that was good for him". Swirling rumours suggest that the 33-time Brazil cap could be looking for a way out, with Madrid open to letting him go for the right price. And Spanish outlet Cadena SER have claimed that the Champions League giants will ask for around £77million to sanction a sale. It's thought that Madrid would want to reinvest that cash in a new midfielder, having already brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen in the early stages of the window. The Athletic report that Arsenal are convinced they can offer Rodrygo an attractive sporting project that would allow him to play in his preferred position of left wing more regularly. While they also claim the Gunners are prepared to wait and see if he is definitely open to leaving Real Madrid, but won't wait too long with other targets for that position on the radar at the Emirates Stadium. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates Mikel Arteta and Co had been looking at a possible deal for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, but the Spanish forward now looks set for a switch to Barcelona after agreeing personal terms with the Catalan club. While it's widely understood that Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is also on Arsenal's list of potential targets. Fulham eye £10m Zinchenko move Arsenal are yet to make their first official signing of the summer, but appear to be on the brink of sealing moves for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the coming days. The Gunners' top brass, including new transfer chief Andrea Berta, remain focused on bringing in a centre-forward during the window too. SunSport revealed last week that talks over a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko have stalled over the Slovenian's wage demands, while Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres remains a second choice. While it's also been claimed that Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who Arsenal failed to sign in January, is still admired and could return to the frame should they fail to land one of Sesko or Gyokeres. Inside Arsenal's frustrating striker transfer saga By Jordan Davies ARSENAL'S never-ending hunt for a world-class striker is in turmoil as deals for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres stall. The Gunners were confident of doing their business quickly this summer after months of preparation by boss Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta. But inflated asking prices and broken gentlemen's agreements have derailed those plans and left Arsenal frustrated. Sesko believed he would be allowed to leave RB Leipzig for around £60million, while SunSport understands Gyokeres was told £59m would be enough to seal his own exit. But those price-tags have gone up, leaving Arsenal debating whether they represent value for money. While the players' camps are also growing restless, knowing the Gunners can only sign one of them. So what next? Will Arsenal keep waiting in the hope of fees eventually going down? Or turn to other targets, like Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike? Whatever they decide, with pre-season looming and the fixtures already out, Arteta will be desperate for them to move quickly to avoid another nearly season.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'He has a lot of good ideas' – Dean Huijsen expresses delight at working with Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have started a new era this summer, with Xabi Alonso now installed as the club's newest head coach. And another addition to the first team has been Dean Huijsen, who arrived earlier this month from Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. Huijsen, who impressed on his Real Madrid debut in the 1-1 draw against Al Hilal, has already established himself as a regular starter. And upon speaking to the club's official media channels (via Cadena SER), he spoke of his happiness at having made the move earlier this summer. Advertisement 'For me it's a dream. I think it's a dream for every child to play for Real Madrid. It's the best club in the world and I'm very proud and very happy to be here.' Dean Huijsen delighted to be working with Xabi Alonso Huijsen spoke on his early impressions on life at Real Madrid, and he also expressed his happiness at working under Alonso. 'There is a very good group here and the truth is that the dressing room is very united. We are very happy to have Xabi Alonso here as well. I think he has a lot of good ideas and we are going to have good years together.' Image via Getty Images / Goal Huijsen looks to be an excellent signing for Real Madrid, and it would be no surprise to see him be an undisputed starter throughout the 2025-26 season despite only being 20 years of age. He will be competing with Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and David Alaba for two positions, or three if Alonso opts to bring back the system he used during his Bayer Leverkusen tenure. There is a lot of excitement within Real Madrid for this Alonso era, but it won't be until the start of the 2025-26 season that he can give a proper impression of how he wants his side to play. The Club World Cup will only be a small taster.
Euronews
29-05-2025
- Health
- Euronews
Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces
Spain is moving forward with plans to extend smoking bans to public spaces, including restaurant terraces and outdoor areas in bars, the southern European country's health minister announced on Thursday. More than a year after Spain's left-wing government coalition passed its anti-smoking plan, Spain's Health Minister Monica García announced that "a concrete draft of the bill" had been completed in an interview with Cadena SER radio. García added that the prospective ban would also apply to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices, and not just traditional tobacco. García said she hoped that the ban — which must still be reviewed by the government's council of ministers, as well as the Spanish parliament's lower house — would place Spain "at the forefront of the fight against smoking". School playgrounds, university campuses, company vehicles, as well as outdoor festive events and public transport shelters, are among the other places where the ban would be imposed. As part of its anti-smoking plan, the Spanish government has also been working on a range of measures, including boosting resources available to individuals who wish to quit smoking, as well as introducing a tax hike on tobacco and similar products. Spain has joined other European countries which have considered introducing similar laws following a recommendation by the European Commission to extend smoking bans to further public areas and include electronic cigarettes. In September 2024, French authorities announced they were working on a proposal to ban smoking at outdoor restaurant and café terraces. Italy has mulled a similar law since 2023, but no progress has been made on a nationwide rule, bar a ban in Milan and a proposed temporary testing period in Rome's 1st municipality, which encompasses most of its historic centre. Outside of the EU, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in August 2024 that the government was looking into more rigid rules on outdoor smoking at pubs and restaurants, in a bid to lower preventable deaths linked to tobacco use. Opponents of the legislation argue that it would be too excessive and negatively impact small businesses, which could lose customers if the ban were extended to outdoor areas.
