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Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Anti-tourist zealots reveal next mass protests to plague Canaries in DAYS as they announce ‘most powerful' demos yet
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS heading to the Canaries have been warned that massive anti-tourism protests are brewing - and this time, they're set to be the 'most forceful yet'. The demos are expected to hit popular tourist resorts on May Day - just two weeks after thousands of tourism workers protested over Easter. 6 People are set to protest in the Canaries on May Day Credit: Solarpix 6 Up to 50,000 people across all the Canary islands are reported to have protested in April 2024 6 In Barcelona's Gracia Quarter people pass by an anti-tourism graffiti reading 'Your Tourism, Our Misery' Next Thursday, protests are expected across the Canary Islands in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, Paraje pico de Malpaso, La Gomera, the Plaza de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Thousands of people are set to demonstrate, under the slogan "Protect what has been conquered, win the future". Protests were first organised by workers' unions, CCOO and UGT, but they have now been expanded. They are encouraging people to take to the streets on all of the islands in what they have described as "the most forceful" protest to date. The archipelago has the lowest salaries in Spain and the poorest despite contributing more than ever to the Spanish GDP, according the Comisiones Obreras and UGT in the Canary Islands. Union leaders held a press conference, blasting the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few, while workers struggle with sky-high rents, low wages and rising living costs. They condemned the Canary Islands' healthcare system as "the worst" in Spain, citing the "longest waiting list" and poor working conditions that leave the working class in precarious situations. Campaigners called on employers in private clinics, agriculture, hospitality and commerce to take responsibility towards workers who "deserve a fair salary, a fair agreement with decent wages" The unions urged a mass mobilisation "in defence of social and labour rights" and "in support of the European project as a pillar of social democracy, coexistence and progress". "It is time to fight for workers' rights and to build a retaining wall against the fascist policies that exist at the national and international level," said Manuel Navarro, the general secretary of UGT. Thousands of anti-tourist protesters flood Spanish hols hotspots & call on mob to super glue holiday rental locks It comes as thousands of tourism workers in the Canary islands striked on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, April 17 and 18. Representatives of the Tenerife workers' union - who demanded a rise in pay - said the offer from employers was unacceptable. The tourism employers' association, formed by Ashotel and AERO, had offered a four percent increase in pay for workers, hoping it would prevent them from protesting during the Easter holidays. But unions want 6.25 percent. Meanwhile, Spain's first anti-tourism protests of the year kicked off on April 5 with vigour, when thousands of anti-tourism protesters flooded the streets of over 40 cities in Spain. Huge crowds across 40 different Spanish cities took to the streets. The main issue addressed was soaring rents and a lack of affordable homes. 6 Tourism policy in the Canary Islands has left little room for the local population, the protesters argue 6 A protest in Gran Canaria in October 2024 Credit: Alamy
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Anti-tourist zealots reveal next mass protests to plague Canaries in DAYS as they announce ‘most powerful' demos yet
BRITS heading to the Canaries have been warned that massive anti-tourism protests are brewing - and this time, they're set to be the 'most forceful yet'. The demos are expected to hit popular tourist resorts on May Day - just two weeks after thousands of tourism workers protested over Easter. 6 6 6 Next Thursday, protests are expected across the Canary Islands in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, Paraje pico de Malpaso, La Gomera, the Plaza de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Thousands of people are set to demonstrate, under the slogan "Protect what has been conquered, win the future". Protests were first organised by workers' unions, CCOO and UGT, but they have now been expanded. They are encouraging people to take to the streets on all of the islands in what they have described as "the most forceful" protest to date. The archipelago has the lowest salaries in Spain and the poorest despite contributing more than ever to the Spanish GDP, according the Comisiones Obreras and UGT in the Canary Islands. Union leaders held a press conference, blasting the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few, while workers struggle with sky-high rents, low wages and rising living costs. They condemned the Canary Islands' healthcare system as "the worst" in Spain, citing the "longest waiting list" and poor working conditions that leave the working class in precarious situations. Campaigners called on employers in private clinics, agriculture, hospitality and commerce to take responsibility towards workers who "deserve a fair salary, a fair agreement with decent wages" The unions urged a mass mobilisation "in defence of social and labour rights" and "in support of the European project as a pillar of social democracy, coexistence and progress". "It is time to fight for workers' rights and to build a retaining wall against the fascist policies that exist at the national and international level," said Manuel Navarro, the general secretary of UGT. Thousands of anti-tourist protesters flood Spanish hols hotspots & call on mob to super glue holiday rental locks It comes as thousands of tourism workers in the Canary islands striked on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, April 17 and 18. Representatives of the Tenerife workers' union - who demanded a rise in pay - said the offer from employers was unacceptable. The tourism employers' association, formed by Ashotel and AERO, had offered a four percent increase in pay for workers, hoping it would prevent them from protesting during the Easter holidays. But unions want 6.25 percent. Meanwhile, Spain's first anti-tourism protests of the year kicked off on April 5 with vigour, when thousands of anti-tourism protesters flooded the streets of over 40 cities in Spain. Huge crowds across 40 different Spanish cities took to the streets. The main issue addressed was soaring rents and a lack of affordable homes. 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Anti-tourist zealots reveal next mass protests to plague Canaries in DAYS as they announce ‘most powerful' demos yet
BRITS heading to the Canaries have been warned that massive anti-tourism protests are brewing - and this time , they're set to be the 'most forceful yet'. The demos are expected to hit popular tourist resorts on May Day - just two weeks after thousands of tourism workers protested over Easter. 6 People are set to protest in the Canaries on May Day Credit: Solarpix 6 Up to 50,000 people across all the Canary islands are reported to have protested in April 2024 6 In Barcelona's Gracia Quarter people pass by an anti-tourism graffiti reading 'Your Tourism, Our Misery' Next Thursday, protests are expected across the in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, Paraje pico de Malpaso, La Gomera, the Plaza de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Thousands of people are set to demonstrate, under the slogan "Protect what has been conquered, win the future ". Protests were first organised by workers' unions, CCOO and UGT, but they have now been expanded. They are encouraging people to take to the streets on all of the islands in what they have described as "the most forceful" protest to date. The archipelago has the lowest salaries in Spain and the poorest despite contributing more than ever to the Spanish GDP, according the Comisiones Obreras and UGT in the Canary Islands. Union leaders held a press conference, blasting the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few, while workers struggle with sky-high rents, low wages and rising living costs. They condemned the Canary Islands' healthcare system as "the worst" in Spain, citing the "longest waiting list" and poor working conditions that leave the working class in precarious situations. Campaigners called on employers in private clinics, agriculture, hospitality and commerce to take responsibility towards workers who "deserve a fair salary, a fair agreement with decent wages" Most read in The Sun The unions urged a mass mobilisation "in defence of social and labour rights" and "in support of the European project as a pillar of social democracy, coexistence and progress". "It is time to fight for workers' rights and to build a retaining wall against the fascist policies that exist at the national and international level," said Manuel Navarro, the general secretary of UGT. Thousands of anti-tourist protesters flood Spanish hols hotspots & call on mob to super glue holiday rental locks It comes as thousands of tourism workers in the Representatives of the Tenerife workers' union - who demanded a rise in pay - said the offer from employers was unacceptable. The tourism employers' association, formed by Ashotel and AERO, had offered a four percent increase in pay for workers, hoping it would prevent them from protesting during the Easter holidays. But unions want 6.25 percent. Meanwhile, Spain's first anti-tourism protests of the year kicked off on April 5 with vigour, when thousands of Huge crowds across 40 different Spanish cities took to the streets. The main issue addressed was soaring rents and a lack of affordable homes. 6 Tourism policy in the Canary Islands has left little room for the local population, the protesters argue 6 A protest in Gran Canaria in October 2024 Credit: Alamy 6 Up to 50,000 people reportedly attended a protest in Tenerife in April 2024
Saudi Gazette
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Al Hilal accuses SPL's Michael Emenalo of bias and SFF's Manuel Navarro of pressuring team to accept local referees
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Hilal Club has strongly criticized the officiating standards in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following its controversial 1-1 draw against Al Riyadh, calling for the appointment of elite foreign referees to ensure fairness in the an official statement, Al Hilal directly accused Manuel Navarro, Chairman of the Referees Committee at the Saudi Football Federation (SFF), of pressuring clubs to accept Saudi referees despite ongoing concerns about their quality and club reiterated its firm stance against reverting to local officiating crews, arguing that recent refereeing decisions have negatively impacted the league's credibility. The club also took aim at Michael Emenalo, Director of Football at the Saudi Pro League (SPL), criticizing his previous remarks in which he reportedly expressed hope that Al Hilal would face difficulties in the competition. Al Hilal described such statements as unacceptable from a league official, stressing that neutrality should be a priority for those in leadership positions. Al Hilal's frustration stems from two penalty claims during the match against Al Riyadh, which were denied despite VAR evidence supporting them, according to the club's team labeled the officiating as 'suspicious', questioning the referees' reluctance to use VAR or award penalties in clear-cut situations. Reaffirming its commitment to competing at the highest level, Al Hilal concluded by demanding fair and transparent refereeing to uphold the integrity of the league.
