Costa Blanca News Archive

17-Jul-2006

Dancing flamenco the English way (Expatica)
Many parents want to 'live the dream' of moving to Spain. But this can prove hard for children who have to adapt to a new school system. Ian Frewer examines the differing experiences of children who are growing up on the Costa Blanca.

Spain murder detectives praised (BBC News)
The "dogged determination" of North Wales Police is applauded for catching the killers of a couple house-hunting on the Costa Brava.

Immigration: a topic with sharp edges (Winchester Star)
Winchester ? To some, they are neighbors, friends, family members, co-workers, bosses. To others, they are just Mexicans, Spanish people, Latinos, or illegals.

Buying a bicycle all in the details (Contra Costa Times)
On a recent afternoon, Mike Seither felt like a kid again. He walked into Encina Bicycle Center in Walnut Creek and picked up his first new bike in 28 years.

Mercado CEO discusses keys to e-commerce (Contra Costa Times)
Shopping online has improved significantly from the days of slow-loading pages, low quality images and shady retailers. Now, online only retailers like Amazon and Ebay continue to dominate while most traditional store chains like Target, Wal-Mart and the Gap are becoming "multi-channel retailers" that push goods in their physical locations and the Web.

Irishman held in cocaine smuggling probe (RT� News)
An Irishman is among nine people being held in a cocaine smuggling investigation by Spanish and British police. Over 800kg worth of cocaine was seized when armed officers stormed two yachts moored off Ibiza and the Costa Blanca yesterday morning.

Girl attacked by bluefish off popular beach (Expatica)
ALICANTE ? A popular beach on the Costa Blanca remained closed on Friday after a seven year old girl was bitten by what was first thought to be a baby shark.

Doctors refuse to treat English patients without interpreter (Guardian Unlimited)
It is a familiar sight in any British hospital. Older women in blue sashes staffing a makeshift charity stall in a busy corridor. But here in Denia hospital on Spain's Costa Blanca, the volunteers have no time to serve tea.

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