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See - Sada Elbalad
25-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Spain establishes Madrid Group to stop war in Gaza
Amir Hagag Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares will meet on Sunday with the Madrid Group, a group of European and Arab countries promoting a two-state solution as a means of resolving the Middle East conflict and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. The Spanish newspaper El Mundo noted that through this meeting, Spain seeks to promote dialogue to "end the humanitarian catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip and move toward a political solution to the conflict with two states, Israel and Palestine, able to live side by side in peace and security. This meeting comes amid escalating tensions with Israel following the horrific shooting this week of a group of European, American, and Arab diplomats, including a Spanish diplomat, during their visit to Jenin (West Bank). The European Union has decided to review its Association Agreement with Israel, following a request supported by 17 of its 27 partners, including Spain. Today's meeting, the second held by this group, brings together the European and Arab countries that spearheaded these initiatives, along with Spain: the countries of the Contact Group of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the European countries that recently recognized Palestine (Spain, Norway, Slovenia, and Ireland). This event, in an expanded format (Madrid+), will be joined by other countries that are very active in implementing the two-state solution. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- News.com.au
Inside drug-ravaged ‘Zombieland' airport used by thousands of passengers
Tourists arriving at the largest airport in Spain have been welcomed with harrowing sights of sleeping 'zombies'. Passengers jetting into Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid were shocked to see the homeless taking shelter on every level of the terminal. Almost 500 'unauthorised occupants' live on the airport premises to avoid rough sleeping on the cold streets. El Mundo's report said: 'What began as a large group of homeless people spending the night, night after night, on Level 1 of Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has finally become overwhelming. 'They can now be found on any floor, in any corner, despite the temperature reduction at nightfall or the constant messages over the PA system that resonate every few minutes.' Tourism bosses fear that a recent increase in reported drug use and violence among the population may deter tourists from visiting the capital city. Dozens of men and women have been seen sleeping on floors in Terminal 4. Rough sleepers can sometimes be found resting at restaurant tables and lavatory entrances. Cleaners are also often required to clean urine from the floor after drunk people relieve themselves where they sleep. According to the Spanish newspaper El Debate, employees are planning to complain to the Ministry of Labour about the 'more than obvious risk' to their well-being. Spanish reports also state that crack and other drug use, as well as prostitution, are widespread among the population. Some residents have also been caught in possession of knives, machetes, and other handmade weapons. Many are residing in the airport as they struggle to live in a city where living and housing costs have rocketed in recent years. Fernando from Peru has been living at the airport for several months and told Daily Mail: 'You definitely have to sleep with one eye open. 'There are some bad eggs here who will rob you while you sleep, they usually come out at 3am, they'll take your phone, cigarettes, or whatever they can grab. 'A lot of the people are working for cash during the day in the black economy, then come back with alcohol and get drunk on whiskey and rum. Many have been living here for years.' Police often patrol the terminal, checking the residents' documents and looking out for any criminals wanted by the authorities. Tensions among the occupants have been known to spark brawls every now and then. The UGT trade union has slammed the government over the tackling of the issue. They said in a statement: 'Workers are exposed to dangerous situations in an environment that has not been designed or prepared for this type of problem. 'Travellers themselves, unaware of this situation, are also suffering the consequences, facing an environment of insecurity unbecoming of a key infrastructure for the country.' Meanwhile, NGO workers who support the homeless have also accused the government of failing the vulnerable group. Gaspar Garcia, head of the Despega project at the Bokatas NGO added: 'Instead of seeking housing or inclusion solutions, they have decided to relocate them to a very specific area – on the first floor of Terminal 4 – without basic conditions: no cleanliness, no security, no opportunity for real rest.' It comes as the airport has also been faced with a reported bedbug infestation this week. Airport workers claimed to have been plagued by insect bites, leading to the airport's managing body to hire pest control. The company has had to fumigate hallways, furniture, and even check-in belts for bedbugs, ticks, and cockroaches. But a Naturalia report into the alleged outbreak isn't such a big deal, suggesting that the bites were 'a one-off incident with no determined origin'.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Inside ‘Zombieland' airport infested with bedbugs where ‘hidden city' of the homeless sleep on every level of terminal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOURISTS arriving at the largest airport in Spain are welcomed with harrowing sights of sleeping 'zombies'. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has turned into an apocalyptic city infested with bedbugs and homeless taking shelter on every level of the terminal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Around 500 people live on the airport premises Credit: AP 5 Homeless have been forced to take shelter inside due to rising living costs Credit: AP 5 The 'unauthorised occupants' take up most of the terminal 4 Credit: AP Almost 500 "unauthorised occupants" live on the airport premises to avoid rough sleeping on the cold streets. El Mundo's report said: "What began as a large group of homeless people spending the night, night after night, on Level 1 of Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has finally become overwhelming. "They can now be found on any floor, in any corner, despite the temperature reduction at nightfall or the constant messages over the PA system that resonate every few minutes." Tourism bosses fear that a recent increase in reported drug use and violence among the population may deter tourists from visiting the capital city. Terminal 4 has turned into the epicentre of the crisis with dozens men and women seen laying down on the floor. The homeless occupy any available spot from restaurant tables to lavatory entrances. A puddle of urine on the floor is a common sight with the drunk people relieving themselves where they sleep. According to the Spanish newspaper El Debate, employees are planning to complain to the Ministry of Labour about the "more than obvious risk" to their well-being. Airport workers have reported having insect bites, leading to the airport's managing body to hire pest control. The company has had to fumigate hallways, furniture, and even check-in belts for bedbugs, ticks, and cockroaches. Frozen in Time: Inside the Ghostly Ruins of Nicosia International Airport But a Naturalia report into the alleged outbreak isn't such a big deal, suggesting that the bites were "a one-off incident with no determined origin". Spanish reports also state that crack and other drug use, as well as prostitution, are widespread amongst the population. Some residents have also been caught in possession of knives, machetes, and other handmade weapons. Many are residing in the airport as they struggle to live in a city where living and housing costs have rocketed in recent years. Fernando from Peru has been living at the airport for several months and told DailyMail: "You definitely have to sleep with one eye open. "There are some bad eggs here who will rob you while you sleep, they usually come out at 3am, they'll take your phone, cigarettes, or whatever they can grab. "A lot of the people are working for cash during the day in the black economy, then come back with alcohol and get drunk on whiskey and rum. Many have been living here for years." Police often patrols the terminal, checking the residents' documents and looking out for any criminals wanted by the authorities. Tensions amongst the occupants are also common with brawls breaking out every now and then. The UGT trade union has slammed the government over the tackling of the issue. They said in a statement: "Workers are exposed to dangerous situations in an environment that has not been designed or prepared for this type of problem. "Travelers themselves, unaware of this situation, are also suffering the consequences, facing an environment of insecurity unbecoming of a key infrastructure for the country." Meanwhile, NGO workers who support the homeless have also accused the government of failing the vulnerable group. Gaspar Garcia, head of the Despega project at the Bokatas NGO added: "Instead of seeking housing or inclusion solutions, they have decided to relocate them to a very specific area - on the first floor of Terminal 4 - without basic conditions: no cleanliness, no security, no opportunity for real rest." 5 They can be found sleeping near restaurants, toilet entrances and on every level Credit: AP
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Inside ‘Zombieland' airport infested with bedbugs where ‘hidden city' of the homeless sleep on every level of terminal
TOURISTS arriving at the largest airport in Spain are welcomed with harrowing sights of sleeping 'zombies'. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has turned into an apocalyptic city Advertisement 5 Around 500 people live on the airport premises Credit: AP 5 Homeless have been forced to take shelter inside due to rising living costs Credit: AP 5 The 'unauthorised occupants' take up most of the terminal 4 Credit: AP Almost 500 "unauthorised occupants" live on the airport premises to avoid rough sleeping on the cold streets. El Mundo's report said: "What began as a large group of homeless people spending the night, night after night, on Level 1 of Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has finally become overwhelming. "They can now be found on any floor, in any corner, despite the temperature reduction at nightfall or the constant messages over the PA system that resonate every few minutes." Tourism bosses fear that a recent increase in reported drug use and violence among the population may deter tourists from visiting the capital city. Advertisement Terminal 4 has turned into the epicentre of the crisis with dozens men and women seen laying down on the floor. The homeless occupy any available spot from restaurant tables to lavatory entrances. A puddle of urine on the floor is a common sight with the drunk people relieving themselves where they sleep . According to the Spanish newspaper El Debate, employees are planning to complain to the Ministry of Labour about the "more than obvious risk" to their well-being. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Airport workers have reported having insect bites, leading to the airport's managing body to hire pest control. The company has had to fumigate hallways, furniture, and even check-in belts for bedbugs, ticks, and cockroaches. Frozen in Time: Inside the Ghostly Ruins of Nicosia International Airport But a Naturalia report into the alleged outbreak isn't such a big deal, suggesting that the bites were "a one-off incident with no determined origin". Spanish reports also state that crack and other drug use, as well as prostitution, are widespread amongst the population. Advertisement Some residents have also been caught in possession of knives, machetes, and other handmade weapons. Many are residing in the airport as they struggle to live in a city where living and housing costs have rocketed in recent years. Fernando from Peru has been living at the airport for several months and told DailyMail: "You definitely have to sleep with one eye open. "There are some bad eggs here who will rob you while you sleep, they usually come out at 3am, they'll take your phone, cigarettes, or whatever they can grab. Advertisement "A lot of the people are working for cash during the day in the black economy, then come back with alcohol and get drunk on whiskey and rum. Many have been living here for years." Police often patrols the terminal, checking the residents' documents and looking out for any criminals wanted by the authorities. Tensions amongst the occupants are also common with brawls breaking out every now and then. The UGT trade union has slammed the government over the tackling of the issue. Advertisement They said in a statement: "Workers are exposed to dangerous situations in an environment that has not been designed or prepared for this type of problem. "Travelers themselves, unaware of this situation, are also suffering the consequences, facing an environment of insecurity unbecoming of a key infrastructure for the country." Read more on the Irish Sun Meanwhile, NGO workers who support the homeless have also accused the government of failing the vulnerable group. Gaspar Garcia, head of the Despega project at the Bokatas NGO added: "Instead of seeking housing or inclusion solutions, they have decided to relocate them to a very specific area - on the first floor of Terminal 4 - without basic conditions: no cleanliness, no security, no opportunity for real rest." Advertisement 5 They can be found sleeping near restaurants, toilet entrances and on every level Credit: AP 5 Government has been blamed for failing to tackle the issue Credit: AP
The Sun
17-05-2025
- The Sun
Inside ‘Zombieland' airport infested with bedbugs where ‘hidden city' of the homeless sleep on every level of terminal
TOURISTS arriving at the largest airport in Spain are welcomed with harrowing sights of sleeping 'zombies'. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has turned into an apocalyptic city infested with bedbugs and homeless taking shelter on every level of the terminal. 5 5 5 Almost 500 "unauthorised occupants" live on the airport premises to avoid rough sleeping on the cold streets. El Mundo's report said: "What began as a large group of homeless people spending the night, night after night, on Level 1 of Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has finally become overwhelming. "They can now be found on any floor, in any corner, despite the temperature reduction at nightfall or the constant messages over the PA system that resonate every few minutes." Tourism bosses fear that a recent increase in reported drug use and violence among the population may deter tourists from visiting the capital city. Terminal 4 has turned into the epicentre of the crisis with dozens men and women seen laying down on the floor. The homeless occupy any available spot from restaurant tables to lavatory entrances. A puddle of urine on the floor is a common sight with the drunk people relieving themselves where they sleep. According to the Spanish newspaper El Debate, employees are planning to complain to the Ministry of Labour about the "more than obvious risk" to their well-being. Airport workers have reported having insect bites, leading to the airport's managing body to hire pest control. The company has had to fumigate hallways, furniture, and even check-in belts for bedbugs, ticks, and cockroaches. But a Naturalia report into the alleged outbreak isn't such a big deal, suggesting that the bites were "a one-off incident with no determined origin". Spanish reports also state that crack and other drug use, as well as prostitution, are widespread amongst the population. Some residents have also been caught in possession of knives, machetes, and other handmade weapons. Many are residing in the airport as they struggle to live in a city where living and housing costs have rocketed in recent years. Fernando from Peru has been living at the airport for several months and told DailyMail: "You definitely have to sleep with one eye open. "There are some bad eggs here who will rob you while you sleep, they usually come out at 3am, they'll take your phone, cigarettes, or whatever they can grab. "A lot of the people are working for cash during the day in the black economy, then come back with alcohol and get drunk on whiskey and rum. Many have been living here for years." Police often patrols the terminal, checking the residents' documents and looking out for any criminals wanted by the authorities. Tensions amongst the occupants are also common with brawls breaking out every now and then. The UGT trade union has slammed the government over the tackling of the issue. They said in a statement: "Workers are exposed to dangerous situations in an environment that has not been designed or prepared for this type of problem. "Travelers themselves, unaware of this situation, are also suffering the consequences, facing an environment of insecurity unbecoming of a key infrastructure for the country." Meanwhile, NGO workers who support the homeless have also accused the government of failing the vulnerable group. Gaspar Garcia, head of the Despega project at the Bokatas NGO added: "Instead of seeking housing or inclusion solutions, they have decided to relocate them to a very specific area - on the first floor of Terminal 4 - without basic conditions: no cleanliness, no security, no opportunity for real rest." 5 5
