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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Madeleine McCann police 'found something they were looking for' says detective
A detective who was brought in to help find Madeleine McCann, has said he is "convinced" that German police have found important evidence Daniel Krugel, a South African private investigator who aided the McCann family in the search for their daughter Madeleine in 2007, has expressed confidence that German authorities have unearthed "important key evidence". Police and firefighters recently wrapped up three days of searching scrubland and abandoned buildings in Portugal, as part of a £300,000 operation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007. Officers were seen holding pitchforks as they scoured land on the outskirts of the Algarve town of Lagos on Thursday, June 5. Chainsaws, diggers and a ground-penetrating radar were also utilised. Speaking to The Olive Press, Daniel shared his optimism: "I'm so happy they've finally been searching in the right place and looking at their body language. "I'm quite convinced they found something they were looking for. They only looked in three specific areas with 30 people brought in from Germany and it seemed they stopped suddenly early." Even though neither Portuguese nor German police have made an official announcement, there have been reports by local media of the discovery of clothing and animal bones during the recent search efforts. The meticulous search focused on several ruins situated near the Ocean Club resort in Praia da Luz, famously known as the last place Madeleine was seen before her disappearance on May 3, 2007. A source revealed to the publication that no statements would be released for some time as numerous bags of material have been sent to Germany for detailed examination, reports the Express. Gerry McCann employed Mr Krugel in June 2007, whereupon he flew from South Africa and conducted tests using hairs belonging to Madeleine. Mr Krugel recounted: "Over four days and four nights, on eight separate readings, I pointed to the area where detectives have been searching close to Praia da Luz. "They are in the right area. That's what I've said since the beginning, which was in 2007, that the signal was static, wherever she was, she was not moving. "I used that as a centre point and what I explained to the police is to use a centre point and then you make the 360 turn bigger and bigger. "I'm so excited the Germans are at the right spot. I'm very at ease that things will now go to an end. This is all I was waiting for. Justice for Madeleine. That's all I want." Investigators, who came from both Germany and Portugal, congratulated and embraced each other at the conclusion of the searches in Atalaia, which saw samples of potential evidence taken. Those involved carried out a debrief before leaving the area, with a round of applause before a crate of German beer was produced from the base tent. The blustery conditions meant they struggled to dismantle some of their tents. British police officers were not involved in these searches, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dad of 4's Benidorm death after 600ft cliff fall 'was likely murder' say police
A father-of-four who was discovered dead at the bottom of a cliff in Benidorm during his first lads' holiday may have been murdered, according to police. Nathan Osman tragically fell 600ft down a cliff while searching for his hotel, just a day after arriving on the trip with mates. Initially, officers believed that the 30 year-old had suffered a horrific accident or might have even taken his own life, but his family insisted that the father-of-four rarely drank, never used drugs, and loved life. After conducting their own investigation and gathering evidence suggesting a potential murder, they have now persuaded the Spanish authorities to re-evaluate his death last September as possible foul play. Nathan, from Pontypridd, south Wales, had expressed his excitement about his upcoming holiday to his brother the night before heading to the Spanish resort. He also seemed calm in every piece of CCTV footage his family managed to collect of him. Nathan's body was found 50 minutes walk from where he was last seen - and according to his family, the only path to the clifftop would have been nearly impossible to navigate in the dark, implying he was likely transported there. They also uncovered an attempt to use his bank card just hours after his death at a shop a short drive away. When his body was discovered, all his valuables, except for his damaged phone, were missing, reports the Mirror. After presenting their evidence to officers, Spanish authorities now agree with their view that Nathan was likely murdered. "The judge and prosecutor agreed to reopen the case and to investigate Nathan's death as a potential homicide. With foul play being determined due to the factors raised," The Olive Press, and English language newspaper and website in Spain, reported. Nathan left behind a daughter and three sons. The online fundraiser set up in September to bring his body home stated they were "heartbroken after hearing this tragic news". It read: "Nathan was the smile that would light up the room, and to anyone that had the pleasure of meeting him, he would tell you that his four children were his whole world. A dedicated father who provided his children with the best life." Last October, Nathan's family honoured his memory, saying: "Nathan was the most loyal person, a faultless son, a caring brother, a fun loving uncle and a true friend to anyone that was lucky enough to know him. His smile and his big brown eyes were infectious. He was the kindest of souls and his legacy will live on through his four beautiful children. "They recounted how Nathan cherished mornings at the beach with his kids and partner, enjoying exploration and hikes, always having a blast and crafting wonderful memories. Fully devoted to his brood, Nathan's happiness was tied to theirs." With the case gaining new traction, Benidorm Police have been contacted for a statement. The investigation is ongoing.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Another summer of disruption? Spain's anti-tourism protests reignite ahead of Easter break
Last summer, Spain erupted with protests driven by the soaring tourist numbers putting a strain on residents' daily lives. More than 90 million foreign visitors descended on the country in 2024, and consultancy firm Braintrust estimates that the number of arrivals will rocket to 115 million by 2040. Angered by the inadequate government measures to manage the flow, locals across Spain staged hunger strikes, plastered visitor hotspots with anti-tourism messages, and squirted tourists with water guns. As the Easter holidays approach, the anti-tourism sentiment is brewing once again, and protests are ramping up. Residents are demanding that authorities step up regulations before peak season sees tourist destinations overwhelmed again. The unchecked influx of tourists to Spain in recent years has generated a rash of unwelcome effects for residents. One major impact is the spiralling cost of housing as accommodation is snapped up for tourist lets and land bought for building new resorts. Last April, demonstrators in Tenerife organised a hunger strike over two new hotel developments with some locals saying they had been forced to sleep in their cars or caves because they couldn't afford housing on the island. 'We have nothing against individual tourists but the industry is growing and growing and using up so many resources and the island cannot cope,' Ivan Cerdena Molina, who helped organise the protests, told local news outlet The Olive Press. Related Planning a trip to Spain this summer? Here are all the new rules and regulations you need to know Airbnb criticises Spain's new rental rules: Data shows crackdowns on owners don't stem overtourism 'Airbnb and are like a cancer that is consuming the island bit by bit.' Other tourist hotspots like Barcelona and Madrid are also struggling with soaring rental prices for residents. In June last year, Barcelona's city council announced a plan to rid the city of tourist flat licenses by 2028. The city hasn't granted any new licenses since 2014, when it froze the supply at around 10,000 units. Spain is also planning to introduce a 100 per cent tax on properties bought by non-EU residents in its latest move to protect the housing market from foreign buyers. Sales of homes to foreigners, including EU citizens, make up roughly 15 per cent of the housing market, according to the Spanish property registry. Despite these moves, resentment continues to ferment with protests already planned ahead of the Easter break. In Majorca, locals will stage a demonstration on 5 April, demanding solutions to the housing crisis under the slogan 'Let's end the housing business'. "The greed and avarice of hoteliers, politicians, real estate investors, and 'parasites' of all kinds" have also deteriorated the island's ecosystem, overloaded public services, and triggered gentrification, activists wrote in a letter. They concluded by imploring tourists not to come to the island, calling them 'the source of our problems'. Across the Canary Islands, employees in the hospitality sector are threatening to strike over the Easter holiday period in an ongoing dispute over pay. Related Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans Going to Spain on holiday? You'll be asked for new personal data in a crackdown on organised crime Spain's two principal trade unions - CCOO (Comisiones Obreras) and UGT (Unión General de Trabajadores) - have proposed a one-time payment or a 7.75 per cent wage increase for hotel, restaurant and bar staff across the Spanish archipelago to mitigate the prohibitive living costs for workers. 33.8 per cent of residents in the Canary Islands are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute, the highest figure for any region except Andalucía. Last week, unrest broke out in Tenerife, fueled by anger over mass tourism. Activists vandalised a fleet of rental cars and warned they would escalate actions by targeting airports. Next month, 15 activist groups from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France are holding a summit in Barcelona to coordinate efforts to counter unsustainable tourism. The Majorca-based movement Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life) has said it will redouble efforts this summer. The alliance of groups campaigns against the adverse effects of excessive tourism, which it blames for exacerbating property speculation, displacing local residents, and inflating living costs.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Another summer of disruption? Spain's anti-tourism protests reignite ahead of Easter break
Last summer, Spain erupted with protests driven by the soaring tourist numbers putting a strain on residents' daily lives. More than 90 million foreign visitors descended on the country in 2024, and consultancy firm Braintrust estimates that the number of arrivals will rocket to 115 million by 2040. Angered by the inadequate government measures to manage the flow, locals across Spain staged hunger strikes, plastered visitor hotspots with anti-tourism messages, and squirted tourists with water guns. As the Easter holidays approach, the anti-tourism sentiment is brewing once again, and protests are ramping up. Residents are demanding that authorities step up regulations before peak season sees tourist destinations overwhelmed again. The unchecked influx of tourists to Spain in recent years has generated a rash of unwelcome effects for residents. One major impact is the spiralling cost of housing as accommodation is snapped up for tourist lets and land bought for building new resorts. Last April, demonstrators in Tenerife organised a hunger strike over two new hotel developments with some locals saying they had been forced to sleep in their cars or caves because they couldn't afford housing on the island. 'We have nothing against individual tourists but the industry is growing and growing and using up so many resources and the island cannot cope,' Ivan Cerdena Molina, who helped organise the protests, told local news outlet The Olive Press. Related Planning a trip to Spain this summer? Here are all the new rules and regulations you need to know Airbnb criticises Spain's new rental rules: Data shows crackdowns on owners don't stem overtourism 'Airbnb and are like a cancer that is consuming the island bit by bit.' Other tourist hotspots like Barcelona and Madrid are also struggling with soaring rental prices for residents. In June last year, Barcelona's city council announced a plan to rid the city of tourist flat licenses by 2028. The city hasn't granted any new licenses since 2014, when it froze the supply at around 10,000 units. Spain is also planning to introduce a 100 per cent tax on properties bought by non-EU residents in its latest move to protect the housing market from foreign buyers. Sales of homes to foreigners, including EU citizens, make up roughly 15 per cent of the housing market, according to the Spanish property registry. Despite these moves, resentment continues to ferment with protests already planned ahead of the Easter break. In Majorca, locals will stage a demonstration on 5 April, demanding solutions to the housing crisis under the slogan 'Let's end the housing business'. "The greed and avarice of hoteliers, politicians, real estate investors, and 'parasites' of all kinds" have also deteriorated the island's ecosystem, overloaded public services, and triggered gentrification, activists wrote in a letter. They concluded by imploring tourists not to come to the island, calling them 'the source of our problems'. Across the Canary Islands, employees in the hospitality sector are threatening to strike over the Easter holiday period in an ongoing dispute over pay. Related Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans Going to Spain on holiday? You'll be asked for new personal data in a crackdown on organised crime Spain's two principal trade unions - CCOO (Comisiones Obreras) and UGT (Unión General de Trabajadores) - have proposed a one-time payment or a 7.75 per cent wage increase for hotel, restaurant and bar staff across the Spanish archipelago to mitigate the prohibitive living costs for workers. 33.8 per cent of residents in the Canary Islands are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute, the highest figure for any region except Andalucía. Last week, unrest broke out in Tenerife, fueled by anger over mass tourism. Activists vandalised a fleet of rental cars and warned they would escalate actions by targeting airports. Next month, 15 activist groups from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France are holding a summit in Barcelona to coordinate efforts to counter unsustainable tourism. The Majorca-based movement Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life) has said it will redouble efforts this summer. The alliance of groups campaigns against the adverse effects of excessive tourism, which it blames for exacerbating property speculation, displacing local residents, and inflating living costs.
Euronews
04-04-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Another summer of disruption? Spain's anti-tourism protests reignite ahead of Easter break
ADVERTISEMENT Last summer, Spain erupted with protests driven by the soaring tourist numbers putting a strain on residents' daily lives. More than 90 million foreign visitors descended on the country in 2024, and consultancy firm Braintrust estimates that the number of arrivals will rocket to 115 million by 2040. Angered by the inadequate government measures to manage the flow, locals across Spain staged hunger strikes, plastered visitor hotspots with anti-tourism messages, and squirted tourists with water guns. As the Easter holidays approach, the anti-tourism sentiment is brewing once again, and protests are ramping up. Residents are demanding that authorities step up regulations before peak season sees tourist destinations overwhelmed again. Why are Spain's residents protesting against tourism? The unchecked influx of tourists to Spain in recent years has generated a rash of unwelcome effects for residents. One major impact is the spiralling cost of housing as accommodation is snapped up for tourist lets and land bought for building new resorts. Last April, demonstrators in Tenerife organised a hunger strike over two new hotel developments with some locals saying they had been forced to sleep in their cars or caves because they couldn't afford housing on the island. 'We have nothing against individual tourists but the industry is growing and growing and using up so many resources and the island cannot cope,' Ivan Cerdena Molina, who helped organise the protests, told local news outlet The Olive Press. Related Planning a trip to Spain this summer? Here are all the new rules and regulations you need to know Airbnb criticises Spain's new rental rules: Data shows crackdowns on owners don't stem overtourism 'Airbnb and are like a cancer that is consuming the island bit by bit.' Other tourist hotspots like Barcelona and Madrid are also struggling with soaring rental prices for residents. In June last year, Barcelona's city council announced a plan to rid the city of tourist flat licenses by 2028 . The city hasn't granted any new licenses since 2014, when it froze the supply at around 10,000 units. Spain is also planning to introduce a 100 per cent tax on properties bought by non-EU residents in its latest move to protect the housing market from foreign buyers. Sales of homes to foreigners, including EU citizens, make up roughly 15 per cent of the housing market, according to the Spanish property registry. 'The source of our problems': Anti-tourist protests ramp up ahead of Easter holidays Despite these moves, resentment continues to ferment with protests already planned ahead of the Easter break. ADVERTISEMENT In Majorca, locals will stage a demonstration on 5 April, demanding solutions to the housing crisis under the slogan 'Let's end the housing business'. "The greed and avarice of hoteliers, politicians, real estate investors, and 'parasites' of all kinds" have also deteriorated the island's ecosystem, overloaded public services, and triggered gentrification, activists wrote in a letter. They concluded by imploring tourists not to come to the island, calling them 'the source of our problems'. Across the Canary Islands, employees in the hospitality sector are threatening to strike over the Easter holiday period in an ongoing dispute over pay. ADVERTISEMENT Related Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans Going to Spain on holiday? You'll be asked for new personal data in a crackdown on organised crime Spain's two principal trade unions - CCOO (Comisiones Obreras) and UGT (Unión General de Trabajadores) - have proposed a one-time payment or a 7.75 per cent wage increase for hotel, restaurant and bar staff across the Spanish archipelago to mitigate the prohibitive living costs for workers. 33.8 per cent of residents in the Canary Islands are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute, the highest figure for any region except Andalucía. Last week, unrest broke out in Tenerife, fueled by anger over mass tourism. Activists vandalised a fleet of rental cars and warned they would escalate actions by targeting airports. Next month, 15 activist groups from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France are holding a summit in Barcelona to coordinate efforts to counter unsustainable tourism. ADVERTISEMENT The Majorca-based movement Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life) has said it will redouble efforts this summer . The alliance of groups campaigns against the adverse effects of excessive tourism, which it blames for exacerbating property speculation, displacing local residents, and inflating living costs.
