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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man orders iced coffee in Spain and the bill leaves him gobsmacked
Coffee is the second most popular beverage around the world, and at this time of year many of us enjoy it iced. However, some people have noticed they are being charged extra There is nothing like a good cup of coffee whether you need a boost of energy, are catching up with friends, or enjoy a cup for comfort. After water, it's the second most consumed drink in the world, and according to some scientific studies, moderate consumption could have beneficial effects on our health. And now, especially in summer, many people like to have theirs iced. Iced coffee is one of the favourite drinks of millions of Spaniards in summer. In recent months, however, there's been some controversy as some places appear to have started charging extra for ice. Iced coffees do sometimes come at a different cost to traditional coffee, but one man wasn't pleased about being charged extra for ice. The Threads user @juan_sjs indignantly posted a photo of a coffee shop (Cafe Mepiachi) receipt in Gijon, Asturias, And after seeing it, he was gobsmacked at realising there was a supplement of 80 cents for ice. The annoyed customer said: "Can someone explain to me if I need to get used to paying for ice separately from the coffee? The nearly 8 euros for 3 coffees is beside the point." On the bill, he was charged €5.30 for two Cafe con Leche, €2.45 for one normal coffee, and €0.80 for ice supplement. "Why should they give you the ice for free?" asked one user. Many have since defended the coffee shop, while just as many have sided with the customer. One other wrote: "You can say what you like, but I don't see anything wrong with it; coffee and ice are two different items, the owner of the establishment has to buy both, so both are charged for. "It's another matter if they give you ice as a courtesy when you order a soft drink that's usually served cold, for example, but if you're specifically asking for ice with a hot product then I understand them charging for it." Another said: "They should just put on the menu: iced coffee costs this much and that would end the dilemma." According to the menu on the website, there is a 25 cent supplement for ice, and a 20 cent supplement for milk. One other shared their fury and added: "I think it's outrageous to charge 40 cents for ice. Madness. I wouldn't go back. The other day, my mother was charged an extra 50 cents for asking for a bit of hot water to dilute her coffee because it was too strong. I was gobsmacked." Another critic said: "20 cents per glass with ice, which can be 1, 2, 3 or whatever the client asks for. If it has melted and the client wants more, you don't charge him. "You pay 20 euros for a hamburger, 12 euros for a drink, but you don't want to pay 20 cents for a service that I'm giving you extra?". Is it legal for bars to charge you for ice, water or cutlery? The Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) clarified whether it was legal for bars and cafés to charge extra for things like ice, water or cutlery in Spain. The organisation has posted an article explaining some of the most common practices that are not allowed. One practice that is illegal is not having a physical menu or visible price list. But what about things like ice or milk for your coffee? In all these cases, it is illegal as long as it does not appear explicitly on the price list. For example, the menu should indicate the cost of a drink with or without ice if they intend to charge extra for it. In this case, Cafe Mepiachi explicitly says on its website and menu that it charges extra for ice. Cafe Mepiachi has been approached for comment.
Hamilton Spectator
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Canadian women to play for bronze in under-19 women's basketball World Cup
BRNO - Canada fell 87-75 to Australia in a semifinal of the under-19 women's basketball World Cup on Saturday. The Canadians will play Spain for the bronze medal Sunday. The United States, a 70-58 winner over the Spaniards, will meet the Australians for gold. Jasmine Bascoe of Milton, Ont., led Canada with a game-high 29 points, nine assists and three steals against the Aussies. Agot Makeer of Thunder Bay, Ont., collected a team-high seven rebounds. But Canada trailed from the opening quarter shooting 39 per cent from field goal range to Australia's 53 per cent. The Aussies also dominated free throws at 95 per cent to Canada's 57 per cent. Canada, which took the bronze medal in the tournament in 2023, fell short of its first appearance in the final. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian women to play for bronze in under-19 women's basketball World Cup
BRNO – Canada fell 87-75 to Australia in a semifinal of the under-19 women's basketball World Cup on Saturday. The Canadians will play Spain for the bronze medal Sunday. The United States, a 70-58 winner over the Spaniards, will meet the Australians for gold. Jasmine Bascoe of Milton, Ont., led Canada with a game-high 29 points, nine assists and three steals against the Aussies. Agot Makeer of Thunder Bay, Ont., collected a team-high seven rebounds. But Canada trailed from the opening quarter shooting 39 per cent from field goal range to Australia's 53 per cent. The Aussies also dominated free throws at 95 per cent to Canada's 57 per cent. Canada, which took the bronze medal in the tournament in 2023, fell short of its first appearance in the final. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025.
The 42
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland U20s avoid last-placed finish at World Championship with late try against Spain
Ireland U20s 38 Spain U20s 37 IRELAND U20S SEALED a late win over Spain to avoid the embarrassment of a last-placed finish at the World U20 Rugby Championship in Calvisano. Henry Walker's 78th-minute try — the hooker's second of the game — ensured that Ireland finished second from bottom of the standings, albeit relegation was never on the line with the tournament set to be expanded to 16 teams next year. Ireland took an early 14-0 lead against the Spaniards, with centre Jonny Scott opening the scoring off a lineout penalty and Charlie Molony adding Ireland's second try off a scrum attack. Both scores were converted by Tom Wood. Spain opened their account through the boot of Nicolas Infer on 10 minutes before Pau Massoni scored their first try, unconverted, for 14-8 before the quarter-hour mark. Advertisement Daniel Green's unconverted try on 20 minutes pushed Ireland out to 19-8 and when Scott crossed again seven minutes from the break, with Wood adding the afters, Neil Doak's side led 26-8. But loosehead Alberto Gomez responded for the Spanish, with Infer converting for 26-15 moments before half-time. An Infer penalty reduced the arrears further shortly after the restart and when Marcel Carreras dotted down for a seven-pointer three minutes later, Spain had moved to within a point. Ireland hooker Walker then scored from a lineout maul on 48 minutes, with Munster out-half Wood extending Ireland's lead back out to two scores at 33-25. A yellow for the try-scorer, though, saw Spain turn the contest on its head with back row Victor Ofojetu and Toulouse 10 Lucien Richardis scoring tries in quick succession to either side of the hour mark, the latter of which was converted by Gonzalo Otamendi for a 37-33 Spanish lead. With a quarter of an hour remaining, however, loosehead Dani Chico received a straight red for a high hit, and Ireland pushed to avoid a humiliating loss. Wood had a try disallowed on 73 minutes for a knock-on in the lead-up by double try-scorer Scott, but Ulster man Walker spared Ireland's blushes as he scored from a lineout drive in the right-hand corner with just over two minutes remaining. After a string of strong Six Nations campaigns as well as final and semi-final berths at the last two World Championships, Ireland have endured a poor season under Neil Doak and his coaching team, finishing last in the Six Nations and narrowly avoiding the same fate in Italy on Saturday.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's Euros: Spain cruise into semis with 2-0 win over Switzerland
Spain forward Athenea del Castillo came off the bench to open the scoring and Claudia Pina added a superb second as they beat hosts Switzerland 2-0 on Friday (July 18, 2025) to reach the women's Euro semifinals, where they will face France or Germany. For the best part of an hour, the hosts defended doggedly and attacked on the break, but once Spain found their groove they were able to quickly kill the game off with two expertly-taken goals. Spain looked to have made the perfect start when Mariona Caldentey was upended by a rash challenge by Nadine Riesen, but having opted to take the spot-kick herself the forward rolled it wide of the post. Pina had several chances for Spain but stout defending by the hosts saw them go in level at the break, much to the delight of the raucous crowd. It took a moment of brilliance from Aitana Bonmati to break the deadlock for the world champions in the 66th minute, teeing up Athenea with an instinctive backheel for the substitute to guide the ball past Swiss keeper Livia Peng. Five minutes later, Pina doubled her side's advantage as Switzerland captain Lia Waelti was dispossessed just outside her own penalty area, and Pina curled a superb shot into the top corner before wheeling away in celebration. The drama continued right to the end, with Spain's Alexia Putellas missing a late penalty and Switzerland's Noelle Maritz shown a straight red card for a stoppage-time challenge. As the Spaniards danced in a circle to celebrate advancing to the last four, the Swiss fans sang loudly in appreciation of the team, and the players bounced together in unison as the hosts exited the tournament with their heads held high having made the knockout stages for the first time.
