Britain comes together to mark VE Day 80 as Red Arrows flypast soars over London play iconWATCH: Annette Kellow tells Adam and Sophie it's selfish for parents to want 10 days per term A severed human foot and lower leg have washed up on a beach in a holiday hotspot frequented by British tourists The grim discovery was made on a popular stretch of coastline near Can Pastilla The incident marks a disturbing find at one of Spain's most visited island destinations A holidaymaker made the gruesome find just hours after a woman's body washed up in the same area Dives took place off the coast of the holiday spot The discovery occurred near a popular nightclub on the beach in Can Pastilla The tourist alerted police after finding the remains but the foot had washed back out to sea by the time officers arrived at the scene Divers were deployed and successfully recovered the foot Spanish investigators have determined the remains were too large to belong to the woman found earlier The severed foot and leg bones are more likely to have belonged to a man A post mortem has been ordered by the Spanish National Police to confirm the identity This is the 10th time a body or body parts have washed up on the coasts of the Balearic Islands since the start of 2025 has seen a disturbing pattern of such discoveries in recent months Authorities believe these remains belong to migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean by boat The woman found on Saturday was reportedly not wearing a life jacket Two other bodies were discovered in the Mallorcan towns of Cala Ratjada and Cala Deia Four more people were found on the island of Formentera The string of discoveries has raised concerns about the dangerous sea crossings being attempted to reach European shores Spanish Police suspect all victims were migrants attempting to illegally enter Europe from Algeria The authorities believe small boats or rafts were used in these perilous crossing attempts as the Mediterranean route remains one of the deadliest migration paths into Europe Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information A beach watcher on th Can Pastilla Beach in Palma de Mallorca Photographer: Jaime Reina/AFP via Getty Images The severity of Spain’s coronavirus outbreak and uncertainty about travel options hasn’t deterred many German tourists from booking a trip to enjoy the Mediterranean sun in one of the nation’s most popular destinations Archaeologists have recovered a rare and tantalising treasure off the coast of Mallorca in Spain but 93 jug-like terracotta vessels called amphorae from a Roman ship that sank 1,700 years ago Most of these beautiful jugs are still intact and sealed which means there's a very good chance their contents were preserved The shipwreck was found just 50 metres (164 feet) from the shore after local resident Felix Alarcón spotted pottery shards on the seafloor in July Because it was so close to the popular Playa de Palma beach resort and the tourist town of Can Pastilla, the Spanish government enlisted the Balearic Institute of Maritime Archaeology Studies (IBEAM) for an emergency excavation Their work revealed a relatively small seafaring vessel just 10 metres (33 feet) long and 5 metres (16 feet) wide with the amphorae carefully stowed in the hold transporting goods between the Iberian Peninsula and Rome; Mallorca is en route between the two Because so many of the jugs were undamaged archaeologists believe that whatever sank the boat wasn't a turbulent shipwreck caused by bad weather The two leading hypotheses are that the ship somehow sprung a leak; or perhaps a violent clash between humans on-board resulted in the ship's demise should reveal what the vessel was transporting Archaeologists believe, based on the regions from which the amphorae appear to have originated, the contents were probably foodstuffs - things like wine, olive oil, and a type of fermented fish sauce called garum from Lusitania that was particularly prized in Rome Before the amphorae can be unsealed however They are currently at the Museum of Mallorca where they are in pools of water to be desalinated "This process is important because the salt crystallises and can break the amphorae," Mallorca council heritage director Kika Coll told Central European News "The amphorae have spent 1,700 years underwater and we do not want to make mistakes Once we are able to translate the inscriptions the products they transported and where they came from." The archaeologists expect to be able to announce their findings within a few months the shipwreck itself is to remain on the seafloor where it sank Shark was first spotted close to beaches at Cala Major and Can Pastilla then discovered to have serious head wound A blue shark whose presence in shallow waters off the coast of Mallorca caused panic over the weekend and led to the evacuation of beaches on the Balearic island, has been captured. The animal was first spotted on Saturday as it swam close to the beaches at Cala Major and Can Pastilla, near the Mallorcan capital of Palma. Pictures showed the shark gliding through the water a few metres from bathers, who dashed to the safety of the shore. Read moreLifeguards raised the red flag ordered swimmers out of the water and closed the beach after the sighting Experts in motorboats then conducted a search of the area to try to find the shark By Sunday afternoon it had been located and captured. A local paper, the Diario de Mallorca, reported that the shark had been found with a serious head wound Bathers ran out of the sea after a blue shark came close to the shore.It was not clear if the shark was injured before or after it was spotted near the beach. Specialists from the Palma aquarium said the shark appeared to be dying and they were considering whether it should be killed. Read moreOne witness posted an account of the beach incident on Facebook “The lifeguards were shouting that the red flag had been raised here on the Cala Major beach and that there were three sharks – the smallest of which was a metre-and-a-half long.” She added: “What a pity that they have to come so close because we’re destroying their ecosystem and they have to survive.” Blue sharks, which can measure up to 3.8 metres and normally feed on fish and squid, have been known in rare incidents to circle divers and attack people. In July 2016 one of the animals was blamed for biting the hand of a man who was swimming off the Costa Blanca in south-east Spain According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation the shark is hunted for food and its fins are used for shark fin soup with local media reporting that it was suffering from a head wound 2019 2:49 AM ESTA blue shark was spotted swimming close to shore among swimmers along three beaches at the popular tourist destination of Magalluf on the Spanish island of Majorca causing a bit of panic among beachgoers over the weekend Each sighting prompted announcements for everyone to get out of the water "Yup, that's a shark!" Tim Prottey-Jones wrote on Twitter with a photo of the intruder "Never seen a beach clear so quickly!" As one can see from the videos and photos the blue shark caused quite a commotion among the tourists who scrambled out of the water over safety concerns and then crowded around local experts to get a look at the shark which was captured Sunday at Can Pastilla beach "After a thorough evaluation by the experts, a hook was detected in the mouth of the animal, which caused irreversible damage," an aquarium spokesman told Diario de Mallorca adding that the shark needed to be put down a sedative is administered to tranquilize the animal stress and to provide it with a dignified death." Although blue sharks are said to rarely bite humans with only 13 attacks (four fatal) since record-keeping began, according to the Florida Museum's Shark Attack File tourists apparently had reason to flee the water An elderly Spanish man suffered a 2-inch gash to his hand last month while being bitten off the beach at Playa d'en Bossa, according to the Daily Mail And last July a 40-year-old tourist in Elche near Alicante was also bitten in the hand and required stitches the most common species in the Mediterranean Snorkeler is unaware of shark that almost bit her; video Great white shark appears in wave over surfer's shoulder; video Shark attacks spearfisherman, who captures it on video SUCHEN Treffer für {phrase} ({results_count} von {results_count_total}){results_count} Ergebnisse von {results_count_total}Mehr Ergebnisse... Home > SeaHelp > SeaHelp supports fundraising marathon: 300 kilometers swim in favor of the children’s cancer ward in Barcelona There’s hardly a better way to exemplify gratitude: When Marc Guitart’s six-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer But the Spanish doctors who treated her performed a small medical miracle and were able to save her life In gratitude for the extraordinary help he received at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona he wanted to give something back with a very special action and initiated an unusual donation marathon: Together with his friend Alberto Lorente Marc Guitart planned to swim the distance from Palma de Mallorca to Barcelona to collect donations for the hospital both want to complete the distance of a good 300 kilometers in the water the goal in Barcelona should be reached on September 19 relationships only hurt those who don’t have them he finally organized a suitable escort boat in his large network for the already almost audacious undertaking uncomplicated help of SeaHelp to organize us a suitable escort boat we would have had to cancel the donation marathon on the last meters before the start.” So the project with its notable supporters, which include tennis star Rafael Nadal could then still start as planned – the two swimmers are already taking turns in the water Marc Guitart gave a rather unusual answer: “Not the sharks from the escort boat losing sight of the swimmer at night.” safety is the main focus: equipped with a GPS transmitter and waterproof LEDs the two swimmers are currently taking turns fighting their way through the sea which is already quite rough at this time of year at five-hour intervals to slowly but surely reach their destination in Barcelona The escort boat also has extensive safety equipment: starting with a satellite telephone so that help can be summoned in an emergency even in a “dead zone,” medical reserves and a defibrillator Also on board is a physiotherapist who is concerned about the muscular well-being of the two marathon swimmers because during the individual swimming sessions one or the other muscle can already report But anyone who talks to the two quickly realizes that giving up is hardly an option for them But that could come sooner than they think because a powerful storm is expected to cross their path between the Balearic Islands and Barcelona in the next few days The SeaHelp editorial team and of course the entire SeaHelp team wish them luck and success on their unusual journey Easter in Croatia is an important family celebration characterized by exciting customs and a festive atmosphere You need to load content from reCAPTCHA to submit the form Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Facebook You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Instagram You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Google Maps You are currently viewing a placeholder content from OpenStreetMap You are currently viewing a placeholder content from X Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain and the remnants of what was once a lively sports facility he has lived inside the abandoned football ground of the Can Pastilla Club — a space now consumed by nature and neglect The old stadium still bears faint traces of its past: dugouts and worn-out changing rooms hint at its former life over the years it also hosted baseball games and archery sessions He lives there with his 18-year-old son and a large dog that guards their patch of land pointing to a gaping hole in the front gate and gaps in the fencing that runs alongside the Llucmajor motorway the property belongs to two Dutch brothers “but we’ve never heard anything from them.” Their makeshift home is in poor condition, its roof visibly deteriorated. Scattered around it are an abandoned car, broken furniture, and even a baby’s cot. There’s no connection to the electricity grid or running water Manuel keeps a signed agreement tucked safely inside his shelter — a document from the former president of the now-defunct football club The contract grants him permission to live on the premises “as a free-of-charge arrangement” in exchange for “the care and safeguarding of the grounds and facilities.” “They asked me to come here and look after the place and that’s what I’ve done ever since,” Manuel explains His daughter visits daily with his granddaughter At the other end of the ground, the former changing rooms and bar now serve as makeshift parking for a few vehicles. Manuel claims they belong to “the people who manage the field and allow us to stay,” reinforcing his belief that he’s still fulfilling a role there. But the derelict state of the site has sparked concern among local residents an informal settlement of homeless people has taken root blocking off a footpath and neighbouring access routes prompting nearby households to install alarms and increase security the Can Pastilla football ground — once a hub of sporting activity — remains in limbo Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Human remains discovered on popular Spanish beaches causing serious concern among locals and tourists Vacationers are strongly advised to exercise caution when choosing beach destinations The disturbing findings were recorded at famous resorts in Mallorca Reports of such discoveries have been coming in with varying frequency since the beginning of 2025 when a human foot was found on Can Pastilla beach in Mallorca other body fragments were discovered several kilometers from this location the discovered remains may belong to migrants who made dangerous attempts to reach Spanish territory by sea It is known that smugglers regularly transport dozens of such people under extremely risky conditions Concerned local residents are urging tourists to refrain from visiting the islands to avoid encountering frightening findings US President Donald Trump highly praised the announcement of a ceasefire in the current war made by Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the 80th a.. your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt The popular Spanish tourist island of Mallorca has brought in a night time booze ban vending machines and from street sellers is now forbidden in several areas between midnight and eight a.m One tourist said: “Personally I do not think that it is a good law [that] they impose for the locality because of the consequences [are negative] for the jobs the activity [and] persons who live with this form of tourism.” Plaza Gomila and El Terreno are now designated special enforcement areas where the police have more powers to control people drinking in the streets The fines which start at 1,500 euros can be substituted for education courses conducted by the Palma Municipal Police The measure was introduced after complaints that tourists were often behaving badly Hundreds of holidaymakers in Majorca were sent fleeing from the sea as an eight-foot shark was pulled onto a beach came close to the shore at three popular Majorcan beaches before it was dragged from the water by lifeguards and put down The shark was spotted near swimmers in Illetas close to Magaluf just after midday on Saturday It was later pictured on the beach after it was caught by lifeguards and taken to shore at about 5pm Local reports said it had a serious head injury which was why it had approached the packed beaches The shark came and went within five minutes sparking pandemonium causing swimmers to race out of the water One man was trapped and unable to get back in to shore so a lifeguard paddled out to rescue him He said: “At least 100 people were in the water running out and shouting at others to leave but suddenly everyone was running out of the water but she thought I was joking –  then she saw it too.” a short drive east of the Majorcan capital Palma had become the third beach in two days to be closed to bathers following a shark sighting Illetas beach was the first to be closed at around midday on Saturday Cala Major beach just west of Palma was declared off limits to swimmers following a second sighting Jacobs Media is a company registered in England and Wales Tourists at a popular beach in Mallorca were rushed out of the sea after the sighting of what at first was believed to have been a blue shark The dolphin swam along the line of buoys that mark the swimming area they don't usually swim close to the shore when there are people around Fortunately, no injuries took place amid all the panic and there is no record of a major incident as well. The dolphin disappeared after a few minutes, reported Mirror The incident took place on Thursday at Playa de Palma a beach in Mallorca that stretches for nearly four miles It sits between Can Pastilla and the former fishing village of El Arenal which attracts hordes of British German and Dutch holidaymakers in the summer months The latest drama full of panic comes after several sharks were spotted in June off the Balearic Islands as well as the Costa Blanca a seven-foot blue shark was captured in a video gliding through the water at Calo des Moltons It is a small pebbled cove in the north of Ibiza which is a popular spot for snorkelling The said sighting of a shark happened just over a week after a shark ignited panic at Aguamarina beach in Orihuela Costa south of Alicante two days earlier it was also reported that the same species of shark had been spotted inside Ciutadella Port in Menorca Speaking of Mallorca last month a grey cow shark swam close to a boat belonging to a group of fishermen off Cap de Formentor one of the Spanish towns popular among UK holidaymakers The shocked fishermen acted quickly and decided to turn the boat engine off so that they wouldn't hurt the shark they do not have a flawless record of targeting people There have been multiple reports of the species biting humans with at least four ending in deaths a blue shark was blamed for an attack on a tourist in Elche near Alicante The 40-year-old victim was rushed to hospital and given stitches to a wound in his hand The doctors had described the bite as "large" and said he had come out of the sea with blood streaming from the injury unprovoked shark bites have decreased over the past decade Regarding the concerns of so many sightings of sharks this summer in Spain Oceanographer Gador Muntaner has dismissed any danger of these blue sharks It's almost impossible for a tintorera [blue shark] to kill someone It's much more likely you'll be hit by lightning," said Muntaner Meanwhile, it has also been reported that at least two beaches in Spain have been shut down due to sewage leaking into the water and turning the surf a filthy brown The Carlotti Cove in Santa Pola and Playa de las Villas de Pilar de la Horadada will remain closed until the water is deemed clean enough for bathers to venture into said there had "been a failure in the pump that drives the water collected in Santa Pola del Este to the treatment plant." It is understood that Spain is not the only country affected by pollutants in the water The UK is regularly struck by similar spills of sewage