Extreme weather warning to holidaymakers heading to Spain

A woman who said she couldn't enjoy her Spain holiday due to her weight returned to the same destination 12 months later - but seven-and-a-half stone lighter.

Mixmag).Spain’s meteorological agency has declared that the southern tip of Majorca – which is within close proximity to popular holiday spots Magaluf, Palmanova and Santa Ponsa is on “extreme alert”, while the eastern side is at “extreme risk” of wildfires.Islands Ibiza and Menorca have been placed on “high alert”, while those living on the Greek island of Corfu have already been issued with evacuation notices, following concerns that wildfires may be imminent.The warnings come on the heels of the ongoing wildfires across Europe in recent weeks, and following 19,000 being evacuated from the Greek Island of Rhodes over the past few days.As reported by BBC News, Greece is one of numerous countries currently grappling with wildfires, and so far over 40 people have died due to the conditions.Southern parts of Italy have also been heavily impacted, with fires in Sicily and Puglia being worsened by dry lands and high winds.In a new assessment, scientists have concluded that climate change caused by human behaviour is largely responsible for the alarming heatwaves, and determined that it is an “alarmingly overwhelming” factor (via Evening Standard).This is far from the first time that wildfires and extreme weather conditions have interfered with upcoming music events across Europe in recent years.Last year, Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their show in Vienna after frontman Eddie Vedder‘s throat was damaged by wildfires in France.“To all those who were anticipating a great Pearl Jam show tonight in Vienna, we were too.

Firefighters have warned Britain being "unprepared" for a heatwave is a "disaster waiting to happen". Wildfires have devastated parts of Europe in recent weeks, with Greece, Spain and Italy affected.

James Martin has reportedly been issued with a "stern warning" from ITV after concerns were raised over his behaviour on the set of James Martin's Spanish Adventure.The TV chef, who sometimes appears in the This Morning kitchen, has been accused of berating colleagues to the point of tears, and changing filming schedules last minute, meaning members of the crew were expected on set having had just a few hours sleep. Following this change of schedule, James is believed to have then arrived on set an hour late, despite being the one who demanded this change.

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning to anyone heading to Greece this summer. The Government alert comes as temperatures have soared across southern Europe, with heatwaves in many popular British family holiday hotspots such as in Spain, Italy and Greece.

Deals website Wowcher has slashed the price of all-inclusive holidays to Spain for Summer 2023. Prices start from as little as £99 per person for a three-night all-inclusive break on the Spanish isles - with all food and drink included.

British travellers are being warned to be cautious while on holiday over a potentially deadly stomach bug that is spreading in European destinations.

Going abroad on holiday is a chance to enjoy a change of scenery and discover a new place. Whether it’s exploring the coastline of a Spanish island or visiting a beautiful French city, a trip away can bring out your sense of adventure.

Holidaymakers have been warned to make sure they have cover in place when they go away as figures reveal travel insurers dealt with a new claim every two minutes last year. According to analysis from the Association of British Insurers (ABI), 362,000 claims were dealt with in 2022, surging by 148 per cent compared with 2021.

The family of a Scots teen placed in a coma after falling ill on holiday in Spain have made a desperate plea to help get her home with "crippling costs" now hitting £33,000.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Movistar Plus+, the pay TV/VOD service of Spanish telco giant Telefonica, is relaunching from Aug. 1, bowing a new souped-up version of its basic tier as a streaming service to clients of any telco service in Spain, Movistar announced Friday.  To date, only clients of Telefonica telephony service Movistar could access the Movistar Plus+ TV service. Priced at €11 ($12.21) a month and €14 ($15.54) for non-Movistar clients – compared to Netflix’s basic and standard tiers of €7.99 ($8.87) and €12.99 ($14.42) in Spain – the new-look Movistar Plus+ will offer in exclusivity as star attractions Movistar original series and films, as well as big foreign shows and movies, at the rate of a movie premiere every day, and, crucially, two LaLiga and one Champions League game every round of matches. 

Shakira’s legal troubles are far from over as she faces a second tax fraud case in Spain.

Shakira is facing a second fraud case in Spain.

an existing tax fraud case over alleged missed tax payments between 2012 and 2014, the “Hips Don’t Lie” hitmaker, 46, is facing yet another blow after officials confirmed Thursday that an investigation will be launched into two possible cases of tax fraud from 2018.The probe will be conducted by a judge at a court in the Esplugues de Llobregat region of Spain, near Barcelona, and is the same court that launched her initial investigation which is going to trial.The “Whenever, Wherever” singer, who relocated to Miami with her two sons earlier this year, will have to return to Barcelona in November to stand trial.Her dramatic move across the pond comes after she split from her former partner and soccer star Gerard Piqué.“Court of Instruction Number 2 in Esplugues de Llobregat has opened a procedure following a complaint presented by prosecutors against the singer Shakira for two suspected tax crimes corresponding to her 2018 tax returns,” a spokesperson for Catalonia’s High Court of Justice said in a statement.The Colombian pop star has been in the throes of a legal battle for allegedly failing to pay $14.7 million in taxes when she lived in Spain between 2012 and 2014, a time she claims she did not live in the country. Shakira — real name Shakira Mebarak — said she’s endured the “darkest hours” of her life as the Spanish government threatens her with up to eight years in prison if she’s found guilty of stiffing the country of millions of dollars in taxes.Prosecutors insist Shakira did live in the country during that time and said she bought a home in Barcelona in May 2012.

Parts of Spain are baking in 44C heat this week as the Cerberus heatwave continues to grip southern Europe. The Foreign Office has warned anyone travelling to the country to stay safe as the country's national weather agency issued an extreme heat warning.

Warnings have intensified as a major heatwave continues across southern Europe bringing with it temperatures hotter than 40C.

Ricky Martin has returned to the stage.

Ivanka Trump, Ricky Martin, Elsa Pataky,Eva Longoria, and more have been enjoying a similar summer. They’ve been spending part of their summer vacation in Spain alongside a variety of various celebrities who seem to have had the same thought over the past couple of months. Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky prove to be the hottest celebrity couple: See pics of their vacationAmber Heard enjoys tourism in Spain and more estrellas we loveA post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump)The pair have shared some photos of their summer in Spain, where they stopped by Ibiza and spent some time with David Guetta. The two were photographed with David Guetta on a yacht and joined him on a party in the club.

Vanessa Bryant and her daughters are creating beautiful memories during their sun-kissed adventure! On Instagram, Vanessa, 41, shared a delightful series of photos from their getaway to Spain. The picturesque journey featured Vanessa’s daughters Natalia, 20, Bianka, 6, and Capri, 4.Their Spanish escapade began in the captivating city of Marbella, where they relished poolside relaxation, breathtaking ocean vistas, and delectable cuisine.

Tamara Falcó and Íñigo Onieva said “I do” last weekend in a spectacular wedding with three days of celebrations. Our sister magazine ¡HOLA! ESPAÑA had full access to the special festivities, in Madrid, Spain, at the El Rincón estate. It was a very special location for the bride, just a few miles from the capital.