Bank account embargo shock 4 September 2008, dolly diver @ 9:55 am The treasury is moving to embargo the bank accounts of EU citizens who are not resident in Spain, government officials have confirmed. Foreigners who have opened accounts with either passports instead of NIE numbers, or with NIE numbers without paper-work from the National Police declaring that they are non residents in Spain are being hit. The situation came to light after an expat complained to CB News that her account had be

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Three female sea lions aged 3, 11 and 21 years old have finally arrived in their new home at Siam Park. It will take several more journeys this week until all 17 sea lions have been moved from Loro Parque to Siam Park, making it one of the most important homes for these mammals in the whole of Spain. The sea lions are transported with great care, using a special vehicle fitted just for them and accompanied by a vet and 5 professionals responsible for their welfare. The sea lions have quickly ac

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Possible jail sentence for breaking speed limit 29 August 2008, dolly diver @ 2:18 pm A Tenerife youth may be the first to be jailed under the new tougher traffic laws. The 22-year-old was caught by a radar trap on a Santa Cruz dual carriageway, driving his VW Golf at 170 km/h, more than 90 km/h above the speed limit

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