Author: Julie Baum

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches full programme to support Thomas Cook customers in Spain Thomas Cook has ceased trading so all holidays are now cancelled Government scheme will guarantee hotel costs for ATOL-protected holidaymakers UK Civil Aviation Authority launches repatriation from all Thomas Cook destinations Thomas Cook Group, including the UK tour operator and airline,…

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On Thursday the 12th of September BinckBank celebrated the launch of its new services for English speaking investors. Over 150 guests attended the successful launch party at BinckBank’s offices in Marbella. The Warren Buffet(t) offered stock market themed food ranging from Danish Futures Frikandellers to FTSE Fish and Chips. Kaspar Huijsman, director of BinckBank Spain…

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From 16 September to 23 October the British Consulate in Alicante is running a series of pop-ups outside overseas supermarkets in towns across the Alicante and Murcia provinces. At each pop-up, members of consular staff will be outside the stores to answer questions about Brexit, living in Spain and access to healthcare. British Consul Sarah-Jane…

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Hugh Elliott, a member of the UK’s Diplomatic Service since 1989, succeeds Simon Manley as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador to Andorra. The Ambassador takes up this new role having previously been Director of Communications in the Department for Exiting the European Union. On his arrival, Hugh Elliott said: “With a wealth…

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HMA Simon Manley bids farewell to UK Nationals in Spain  I leave my almost six years as HMA to Spain with a wealth of wonderful memories of this fantastic country. I understand why so many UK Nationals choose to live and visit here. One of the tremendous privileges of this job has been to meet…

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1st August 2019 Help us catch them! Just 11 fugitives still on the run after 84 captured Suspected murderers, sex offenders and drugs traffickers are among just 11 fugitives left on the run in a campaign that has seen 84 offenders already caught across Europe. Today, the National Crime Agency and the charity Crimestoppers are…

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The Servicio Andaluz de Salud confirmed this week that the Convenio Especial, a monthly pay-in scheme that gives access to state healthcare, is once again active across the region. The reintroduction of the Convenio Especial means that UK Nationals who are resident in Andalusia, but do not work or claim a pension, can access public…

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The Swedish business sector continues to grow in the Costa del Sol The round table event took place this Thursday May 30th at the Mirador at the Centro Comercial Marbella, May 31st, 2019: Centro Comercial Centro Plaza organised this Thursday May 30th a round table with the Swedish Spanish Chamber of Commerce to talk about…

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