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Ya Biladi
5 days ago
- Ya Biladi
Spanish authorities intercept 28,000 smuggled cigarettes from Morocco at Algeciras port
The Spanish Civil Guard and customs authorities at the Port of Algeciras have foiled two attempts to smuggle large quantities of cigarettes from Morocco, according to Spanish media reports. In two separate operations carried out on July 13, customs officers and surveillance units seized a total of 28,000 undeclared packs of cigarettes hidden inside vehicles arriving from Morocco. The individuals involved, along with the seized goods and official reports, have been referred to the Algeciras Primary Court. The first bust took place during a routine inspection in the vehicle control area for arrivals from Tangier. Officers became suspicious after noticing the nervous behavior of a semi-trailer truck driver. A thorough search revealed 3,000 packs of cigarettes concealed in the trailer. The driver was cited for an administrative offense related to smuggling. The second operation led to the arrest of two individuals after a refrigerated truck, sealed upon departure, showed signs of tampering during transit. Upon inspection, authorities uncovered 25,000 additional packs hidden inside. In total, 28,000 cigarette packs were confiscated, with an estimated value of over €140,000.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Giant cloud of smoke seen over Madrid as wildfires rage in central Spain
An uncontrolled wildfire has burned outside Madrid, sending a giant cloud of smoke over the Spanish capital. The fire broke out in the town of Mentrida in central Spain 's Castile-La Mancha region on Thursday, around 30 miles southwest of the capital. Local authorities urged residents to stay home and close their windows. Spanish authorities said the blaze had burned around 3,000 hectares (11.6 square miles) by the late evening. Firefighters deployed on the ground and in the air were working to extinguish the fire that began around 3pm. More than 95 firefighters had been deployed to deal with the blaze, local officials said. Dozens of people were forced to evacuate their homes as the Spanish Civil Guard was deployed to protect residents from the fire. In an update on Friday morning, Forest Fire Prevention and Extinction Service said 95 per cent of the fire had been contained. Authorities opened up roads again as visibility improved. Wind blew the smoke over Madrid, where in the afternoon skies turned orange and thick with smoke. Local media reported that residents in Madrid could smell the burning from their homes, causing alarm. Large parts of Spain are under heat and fire warnings, with temperatures on Thursday reaching 37C in Madrid. Last week, Spanish authorities ordered more than 18,000 residents in the northeastern Tarragona province to remain indoors, with several dozen evacuated, as a raging wildfire consumed nearly 3,000 hectares (7,413 acres) of vegetation. Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing at twice the speed of the global average since the 1980s, according to the European Union 's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, which makes places more vulnerable to wildfires.
Ya Biladi
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Spain arrests leader of far-right group targeting Moroccan migrants in Torre Pacheco
The Spanish Civil Guard in Barcelona arrested a man on Monday evening suspected of leading the far-right Telegram group «Deport Them Now», which had called for «hunts» targeting Moroccan migrants in the town of Torre Pacheco, in the Murcia region, according to Spanish media reports. Spain's Ministry of the Interior announced that the group's Telegram channel has been shut down. An investigating judge in San Javier is handling the case, and two computers were seized as evidence. Torre Pacheco has been rocked by unrest in recent days, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals and the identification of 120 others, many with prior records of violent offenses. The tension erupted last Wednesday after two young men attacked a retiree, triggering violent retaliation against migrants, particularly those of Moroccan origin. The arrested suspect is accused of holding a leadership role within Deport Them Now and faces charges of incitement to hatred. Last week, the group published a statement on social media explicitly calling for a «hunt» targeting Moroccans in Torre Pacheco. The group promotes the expulsion of migrants from Europe, as stated in a welcome message to new members: «You have decided to join Deport Them Now – the European Union to contribute to the largest deportation campaign in European history. Express your opinion freely and become an active member through demonstrations and other activities across the continent. Welcome to our white brotherhood».
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Liverpool star Diogo Jota believed to be speeding before deadly crash in Spain, police investigation reveals
Diogo Jota, the Liverpool star who died along with his brother in a car crash last week, was traveling over the speed limit, authorities in Spain said Tuesday. The Spanish Civil Guard's investigation is still ongoing, but they said their belief is that Jota was driving too fast in his Lamborghini before a tire burst, forcing the car off-course. The investigation also led to the belief that Jota was the one driving. There was no indication from the police as to who was driving, Jota or André Silva. The Lamborghini burst into flames on the Spanish highway near Zamora in northwestern Spain, killing the brothers in a tragedy that shocked the soccer world. Jota was 28 and Silva was 25. Players from Liverpool, as well as Portugal's national team, were present at the funeral for the brothers on Saturday. Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool's captain, carried a red floral arrangement in the shape of a soccer shirt with Jota's No. 20 on it with white flowers. Andrew Robertson, another Liverpool teammate, held a similar arrangement with Silva's No. 30, which he wore with his Portuguese club Penafiel. Many others in the soccer world, including Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias, were at the funeral over the weekend. 4 Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, died in a car accident on July 3. Liverpool FC via Getty Images 4 The Spanish Civil Guard suspected their Lamborghini was speeding before a tire burst. Getty Images 'These are really, really sad days, as you can imagine,' Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martinez said at the funeral, via FOX Sports. 'But today we showed we are a large, close family. … Their spirit will be with us forever.' The brothers were reportedly heading to board a boat from northern Spain to England, where Jota would rejoin his Liverpool squad following summer break. 'Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,' the team said in a statement Thursday. 'Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.' 4 Jota died days after he married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso. @diogoj_18/Instagram 4 A funeral for the brothers was held on Saturday in Gondomar, Portugal. Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo, a Team Portugal legend, also reacted to the tragic news. 'Doesn't make any sense,' he said in an Instagram post. 'Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. Jota had 47 goals over 123 appearances with Liverpool.
See - Sada Elbalad
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- See - Sada Elbalad
Early Investigation Claims 'Excessive Speed' Major Factor in Liverpool's Star Fatal Car Crash
Rana Atef On Monday, Spanish media reports cited the earliest investigations into the horrific car accident that claimed the life of Portuguese star Diogo Jota, Liverpool striker, and his younger brother André Silva last week. The investigations revealed that 'excessive speed' was a major factor in the crash, according to Spanish police. Authorities clarified that the final report is still under review, as tire marks are being analyzed to determine the circumstances precisely. However, current indicators strongly suggest a 'significant breach of the speed limit.' The investigation believes that Jota was the one driving the car at the time of the crash. The Portuguese player and his brother died on a highway in the town of Cernadilla, Zamora province, near the Spanish-Portuguese border, after their Lamborghini Huracán veered off the road and caught fire, according to statements by the Spanish Civil Guard. Portuguese media reported that the car was rented and that Jota had planned to travel to Liverpool by ferry from the northern Spanish city of Santander, as he had recently undergone lung surgery and was prohibited from flying. The brothers' funeral was held on Saturday in their hometown of Gondomar, a suburb of Porto, where Diogo Jota began his football career at Gondomar Sport Club. Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton in a €49 million deal and played a key role in the club's achievements, including winning the Premier League title. Internationally, he earned 48 caps with the Portuguese national team and scored 14 goals, most recently contributing to their UEFA Nations League victory on June 8, defeating Spain 5–3 on penalties—repeating Portugal's 2019 triumph. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
