Spain to spend £1.6million housing migrants in holiday hotspot loved by Brits | World | News




The Spanish Government is reportedly planning to spend around £ 1.6 million (2 million euros) on housing migrants in a four-star Costa del Sol hotel until April, The Olive Press has reported. 

The migrants will remain until at least April 24, after which they will be relocated to other areas along the Costa del Sol, including Marbella and Estepona.

According to the report, the Hotel Oh Nice Caledonia, in Bel Air, is being paid around £50 (60 euros) per person per night.

It means around £17000 per night or £1.6million will be paid during the three months when the hotel is normally closed for the winter season.

In comparison, one night at the hotel for paying guests costs €65 minimum, though no bookings are being taken yet for this summer. 

Bel Air resident Joerin Reiddel told The Olive Press: “It’s a win for the hotel, probably more than they get in the high seasons. It’s too much to give to people who don’t contribute.”

A 52-year-old expat resident explained: “They shouldn’t be showered with money, clothes and food. If they want to become Spanish citizens they should prove it by serving in the military.”

On the other hand, most locals were in favour of the decision to house the migrants

Dutch resident Marjolijne Reedijk said: “We are talking about basic things people should have. We have everything we need, a house, food, safety, they deserve that too.”

Meanwhile, the Spanish Government has also decided to grant one-year residency and work permits to as many as 25,000 foreigners affected by catastrophic flash floods that hit an eastern area of the country last October.

The measure, which was approved by the Spanish cabinet earlier this week, will facilitate paperwork for those now left homeless in dozens of towns affected by the floods, principally in the Valencia region.

The government has embarked on a major recovery and reconstruction effort after the 29 October disaster, which killed 227 people and destroyed countless homes and businesses.



Source link

Posted: 2025-02-14 23:20:03

Save almost £10 on Assassin's Creed Shadows with amazing PlayStation discount deal | Gaming | Entertainment
 



... Read More

Senators beat Leafs to stave off elimination again, cut Battle of Ontario deficit to 3-2
 



... Read More

Daniel Dubois 'replacement list' drawn up with Joseph Parker showdown in jeopardy | Boxing | Sport
 



... Read More

Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio with over 2M attendees
 



... Read More

Freeview users have a 'serious problem' and it might block you watching TV
 



... Read More

Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall | Gaza
 



... Read More

Marcus Rashford under fire for 'blatant cheating' as officials told to take action | Football | Sport
 



... Read More

Underrated Soulslike is free to download and keep with no strings attached | Gaming | Entertainment
 



... Read More