Illegal Spanish villa of Vladimir Beniachvili demolished | Olive Press Newspaper | News Spain

Illegal Spanish villa of Vladimir Beniachvili demolished Olive Press Newspaper News Spain: "Malaga’s authorities started the demolition of a 3,500 square metre house in Pinares de San Anton after a 12-year legal battle with its absentee owner.
The demolition is expected to cost a massive 300,000 euros, which will be billed to Beniachvili.
The Russian promoter and former player of Dinamo Moscow football club is now in Moscow.
But his wife Ludmila Lavrina arrived at the villa right just as the demolition workers were getting to work, supervising the removal of her luxury possessions.
“My husband has five heart bypass operations and he’ll die if he sees this,” she told the press."

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Grab a taste of Kate's royal style | Herald Sun

Grab a taste of Kate's royal style Herald Sun: "Issa London, the label worn by Ms Middleton when announcing her engagement to Prince William last month, has captured the attention of Myer as a potential new addition to its designer stable.
Singer Katy Perry opted to wear Issa gear at a recent red carpet event, thanks to the Middleton effect.
Myer spokesman Mitch Catlin said the retail giant 'is always on the lookout for the hottest international brands'.
'We jumped on Balmain, Givenchy and Temperley London. There is no doubt Issa is on the radar for our buyers,' he said.
Issa is not yet stocked in Australia.
The $550 Issa navy wrap dress Ms Middleton stepped out in when she faced the media with her beau at St James's Palace sold out within 24 hours in Britain, and sparked cheaper chain store knockoffs."

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Prime London still appeals to Asian buyers | Easier

Prime London still appeals to Asian buyers Easier: "Despite the recession, the social and economic stability of the UK means that property in prime London areas, such as Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Kensington has retained its appeal for international buyers particularly those from Asia.
In the year from March 2009 to March 2010 London saw a 120 per cent increase in demand for UK property from Asian buyers (from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and mainland China) who were responsible for 45.6 per cent of new-build purchases in central London.
Harrods Estates, the luxury property division of the Harrods Group, has seen increasing interest from Asian buyers, who now account for 38 per cent of their purchasers, compared with only 7 per cent in 2008.
Shirley Humphrey, Sales and Marketing Director at Harrods Estates comments: “We have seen a shift in international interest in the last two years. “The weak British pound and low interest rates all contribute to the appeal of investing in London property, and an increase in the level of prime new development London stock available, means there is more choice on the market.”
Another factor could be the increased numbers of Asian students studying in the UK. Over the last decade the number of Asian students studying in UK universities rose by 175 per cent with numbers of mainland Chinese students rising particularly steeply from just over 4,000 in 1999 to over 47,000 in 2009. Shirley comments:"

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Luxury apartment living in fail safe Chiswick | Easier

Luxury apartment living in fail safe Chiswick Easier: "looking for a safe investment, Chiswick, where Redeham Homes and Jansons West London and Thames Valley Ltd recently launched a range of luxury apartments at 520 Chiswick High Road is an ideal choice. Chiswick has experienced continuing growth throughout the recession, with property prices up by 11.3 per cent since 2009, according to Land Registry.
520 Chiswick High Road comprises just 12 two-bedroom apartments and two, two-bedroom penthouses and has already experienced excellent sales success since it launched in September 2010. Set on tree lined Chiswick High Road, the apartments complement the areas period houses and modern apartments.
Situated just 30 minutes from Central London Chiswick is not only an easy commute but boasts cafés, bars, restaurants, pubs, designer shops and boutiques. Acton Green Common runs opposite the main high street, offering a place to sit and relax and Turnham Green Park is also close by.
For families seeking homes near good schools, Chiswick has a mixture of state and public schools nearby including Chiswick and Bedford Park preparatory school, Cavendish primary school and Chiswick Community Secondary School"

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January Jones poses nude for Versace ad campaign (Photos) - Chicago Movie Reviews | Examiner.com

January Jones poses nude for Versace ad campaign- Chicago Movie Reviews Examiner.com: "'Mad Men' blonde bombshell January Jones is featured in the new Spring/Summer 2011 ad campaign for Versace. The Emmy-nominated actress appears almost completely nude, with the exception of a strategically placed purse and other accessories from the Italian luxury brand.
The retro-inspired shoot was photographed in London by famed photographer Mario Testino, who recently shot Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement photos, according to People."

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Lady Gaga`s meat dress tops Time`s fashion statement list

Lady Gaga`s meat dress tops Time`s fashion statement list: "Pop singer Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress has been named number one fashion statement of 2010 by Time magazine.
The singer had created a frenzy when she donned the dress made from hide and cuts of meat with a matching head piece and purse.
Singer M.I.A.'s psychedelic burqa that she wore for an awards function came second followed by tennis star Venus William's corset-style red-trimmed dress in French open on third position.
Singer Prince's tunic, which had an image of a man who looked very much like him and singer Rihanna's catsuit that she wore to a German music-award festival in March wrapped up the top five.
Britney Spears' see-through dress came sixth, while producer Rita Wilson's crystal-chandelier dress has got seventh spot.
'Gossip Girl' star Taylor Momsen's rhinestone necklace that spelled out the word slave along with a dog collar attached to it is on number eight."

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British Fashion Council names 18 rising London designers - Fashion, Life & Style - The Independent

British Fashion Council names 18 rising London designers - Fashion, Life & Style - The Independent: "The NEWGEN recipients for Autumn/Winter 2011 sponsored by Topshop are as follows:
Catwalk sponsorship:
David Koma, Holly Fulton, Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou and Michael van der Ham.
Presentation sponsorship:
Christopher Raeburn, Craig Lawrence, JS Lee, JW Anderson (film presentation) and Nasir Mazhar.
Installation sponsorship:
Dominic Jones and Jordan Askill.
Exhibition sponsorship:
Chau Har Lee, Christopher Raeburn, Craig Lawrence, David Koma, Dominic Jones, Fannie Schiavoni, Felicity Brown, Heikki Salonen, Holly Fulton, Jordan Askill, JS Lee, JW Anderson, Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou, Michael van der Ham, Nasir Mazhar, Thomas Tait and Yang Du."

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I decided to live in Marbella for two reasons. Firstly, they have the best climate in the world which attracts rich people from all over the world and also because Morocco is close by, where the most beautiful women in the world live.

Blic Online Boban Petrovic’s confession: "- “I decided to live in Marbella for two reasons. Firstly, they have the best climate in the world which attracts rich people from all over the world and also because Morocco is close by, where the most beautiful women in the world live. I had my yachts and planes in Marbella, hung out with the rich folk and agreed big deals at parties,” said Petrovic."

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Blic Online | Boban Petrovic’s confession

Blic Online Boban Petrovic’s confession: "- “I decided to live in Marbella for two reasons. Firstly, they have the best climate in the world which attracts rich people from all over the world and also because Morocco is close by, where the most beautiful women in the world live. I had my yachts and planes in Marbella, hung out with the rich folk and agreed big deals at parties,” said Petrovic."

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Miu Miu Opens New London Flagship

Miu Miu Opens New London Flagship: "December 12, 2010 - London, UK – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine

The opening of Miu Miu’s latest flagship—which kicked off on December 3rd with a festive cocktail party and private dinner—attracted a star-studded crowd.

Actresses Jessica Alba and Abbie Cornish stopped by the new two-story space on 150 New Bond Street, which was designed to transport revelers back in time to the 1920s. Grand window displays and cozy areas for lounging evoked the feel of an elegant hotel lobby. Post-soiree, a private dinner was held at Lancaster House, with notables from London’s thriving art, fashion and music scenes in attendance."

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Hackney Christmas Markets – From quirky to traditional | Hackney Hive

Hackney Christmas Markets – From quirky to traditional Hackney Hive: "Ridley Road Market, London, E8. Over 165 stalls offering a range of quality goods at very competitive prices. Choose various goods and foods from Asia, Africa, Caribbean, United Kingdom and the Mediterranean including the latest ladies and men’s fashion and accessories, lingerie, footwear, toiletries, electrical, electronics, household goods and of course traditional and exotic fruit and vegetables. The usual trading days and times are: Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm. Friday and Saturday 6am to 7pm.
Broadway Market, E8. Just off Lansdowne Drive, London Fields. A farmer’s style market with good quality fashion, foods and arts. It is at its busiest on Saturdays between 7.30am to 6.00pm. As 25 December falls on a Saturday, the market will open on Friday 24 December from 9am to 3pm.
Hoxton Market, N1. Located in Shoreditch, just off Old Street. Selling food, ladies and men’s fashion, footwear, household goods and toiletries. The usual trading days and times are: Monday to Saturday from 7.30am to 6pm. Please note, the busiest day is Saturday.
Kingsland Waste Market, E8 on the A10 between Middleton Road and Richmond Road. You can pick up tools, car and bike accessories, various small secondhand goods, fruit and vegetables. This is a Saturday only market from 7am to 3pm.
Well Street Market, E9. Just between Morning Lane and Kenton Road.You can pick up various items including toiletries, clothing and footwear. This market opens daily from 9am to 4pm. It is at its busiest on Saturdays.
Chatsworth Market, E5 is a trial market which will open for business on Sunday 12 December 2010 only from 11am to 3pm"

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The Alexander McQueen I knew, by Vogue journalist Harriet Quick | From the Observer | The Observer

The Alexander McQueen I knew, by Vogue journalist Harriet Quick From the Observer The Observer: "McQueen was part of my growing up in fashion. We were of a similar age as we made our first forays into the business, and his wildly imaginative collections and unconventional approach made me appreciate that there could be so much more to fashion than empty branding and recycled trends. I first came across him in a suite at the Ritz hotel during London fashion week in 1993. While the dominant feel in fashion at that time was for minimalism led by Helmut Lang, Lee's collection appeared like ancient treasure. There were capelets made of black crow feathers, tiny corseted jackets embellished with Victorian jet embroidery and brutal yet immaculate tailoring. Lee, an intimidating oikish figure, shuffled around the tiny hotel room, protective of his work. There was no perfumed designer 'sell'. His pieces were hung on a mish-mash of hangers including, incongruously, a plastic one from Dorothy Perkins. Lee loved bathos.
His shows became a biannual pilgrimage that took me to the Hawksmoor church in Spitalfields to witness skeleton bone decoration, tightly moulded corsets and mouth jewellery; to the Royal Horticultural Halls to see model Devon Aoki splosh through a water catwalk in divine dragon-embroidered pastel silks – the water later turned black halfway through the show (so beautiful, tears ran down my face). His shows were frequently accompanied by freak weather – rainstorms, snow, gales. When McQueen showed in New York (2000), friends and I hired a 4x4 to hurtle uptown to Pier 59 in a hurricane to witness models flying through the air on ropes. You could not miss a McQueen show."

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US embassy cables: Moroccan businessman reveals royal corruption, claims US cable | World news | The Guardian

US embassy cables: Moroccan businessman reveals royal corruption, claims US cable World news The Guardian: "Leading entrepreneur tells how institutions and processes of the Moroccan state are used by the royal palace to coerce and solicit bribes in the country's real estate sector. Contrary to popular belief, corruption in this area during the reign of King Mohammed VI is becoming more pervasive."

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Morocco has a new tax-free trade zone near Tangier

One More Reason to Visit Morocco Timeshare, Go Timeshare: "Morocco has a new tax-free trade zone near Tangier, a dynamic, young King who is modernising the country’s infrastructure, communications and tourist offerings and its most famous city Marrakech is already a sought-after second home destination for the sports stars and celebrities who have been snapping up the luxury riad-style properties that are part of many brand new five star hotel and golf resorts.
Despite its proximity to Europe, flights to Morocco can be pricey. That may change, however, now that yet another airline will start to service the London to Marrakech route. BA has just announced its new service from London Gatwick to Marrakech which starts next year. It will fly from Gatwick to Marrakech three times a week, returning on the same departure days.
BA will compete with EasyJet and Ryanair who also fly to Marrakech, as well as the Moroccan national airline, Air Maroc which flies from both Heathrow and Gatwick to Marrakech. EasyJet already services the Gatwick – Marrakech route, while Ryanair flies from London Luton.
Two of Morocco’s most famous fans were Sir Winston Churchill and Yves St. Laurent. For Churchill it was a place of peace where he loved to paint the Atlas mountains and Yves St. Laurent was so captivated by Marrakech that he bought one of its most beautiful riads with its own exotic gardens which were opened to the public.
Geographically and culturally Morocco is a modern day gateway between North Africa and Europe. Tangier is only about fourteen miles from southern Spain which makes it a surprisingly accessible destination for anyone visiting Malaga or Gibraltar, thanks to a forty minute hydrofoil ride from Tarifa, in Spain, to Tangier."

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MRI boss Darragh MacAnthony may face Commons probe

MRI boss Darragh MacAnthony may face Commons probe Olive Press Newspaper News Spain: "HUNDREDS of people are due to take to the streets in London to protest against fraudulent property mogul Darragh MacAnthony and his beleaguered Costa Del Sol company MRI.
The Misled Realty Investors Support Group (MRISG) whose 1,200 members claim they were scammed by MRI, will march to Downing Street to demand action.
The group, many of whom invested money in property and furniture packs in Spain that never materialised, are backed by MP for East Antrim Sammy Wilson.
Wilson, who has attacked the firm for defrauding hundreds of people, is to raise an Early Day Motion in parliament against the firm.
He is demanding a change in the law that would ensure that companies like MRI are unable to get away with such promises.
The protest will start near Chancery Lane and head all the way to Downing Street where they will hand in their petition demanding action against MRI.
A spokesman for the group said: “We have all been misled, lied to, even threatened and intimidated by MRI so this is our time to fight back.”
MRI’s head office shut in Marbella last year and sources told the Olive Press that MacAnthony – who once had huge billboards up and down the Costa del Sol – was planning to relocate to the US.
“He has been selling a lot of his cars and property in preparation for a big move,” one said. “In fact I think he may have already flown the nest.”"

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Jet2 opens new route to Edinburgh from Málaga

Jet2 opens new route to Edinburgh from Málaga: "British low cost airline, Jet2, has announced a new route from Málaga to Edinburgh.

The service of two flights a week will start on April 2. Director Ian Doubtfire said that the route connects two marvellous cities and underline’s the company’s commitment to Málaga and Spain.

It will be the fifth route from Málaga for Jet2, and their 49th in Spain. It flies already from the Costa del Sol to Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Blackpool."

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Ronda-San Pedro road threatens over 100 rare bird species | Olive Press Newspaper | News Spain

Ronda-San Pedro road threatens over 100 rare bird species Olive Press Newspaper News Spain: "OVER one hundred rare bird species are threatened by the new planned Ronda-Marbella motorway.
The controversial road would pummel right through Sierra Bermeja’s conservation zone, said Spain’s main bird conservation society, SEO.
The habitat of the gravely threatened Bonelli’s Eagle is among the areas earmarked for the road.
The eagle has practically died out in northern Spain. Stable colonies now only exist only in Andalucia and Extremadura.
SEO was one of the many environmental groups to lodge their objections to the new road link between Malaga’s coast and mountainous interior.
The public consolation period for the project ended in late November.
But the new motorway appears to have fallen off the government’s list of priorities amid widespread opposition and tightening public spending.
The 350 million euros required for the road is yet to be included in the Junta’s public works budget.
Sierra Bermeja is home to around 150 different birds: 25 of them are protected by EU laws and 117 by national or regional Spanish legislation."

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Gibraltar.com is for Sale! $560,000 USD | PR Carbon

Gibraltar.com is for Sale! $560,000 USD PR Carbon: "Everybody knows that domain ownership can be very lucrative. As the web fills up with thousands of new websites each and every day, people are scrambling to grab the very best domain names they can get their hands on because a whole of money is available if you own a great domain that guarantees tons of internet traffic. Well, heads up to all domain name hunters out there because Gibraltar.com is on sale for the price of $560,000. That’s right, you can be the proud owner of this ‘country-domain’ now if you act quickly."

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Caprice wears Glam lace maxi to Marbella awards ceremony | Very Blog | Very.co.uk

Caprice wears Glam lace maxi to Marbella awards ceremony Very Blog Very.co.uk: "The Marbella Awards 2010. Caprice hosted the huge ceremony, which is a key highlight in Marbella’s full-to-the-brim social calendar, and helped to raise money for a very worthwhile charity."

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Spain Reopens Airspace - WSJ.com

Spain Reopens Airspace - WSJ.com: "Spanish airports and airlines were operating at full capacity on Sunday after the government reopened the country's airspace and forced striking air-traffic controllers to return to work.
Several hundred passengers waited at check-in counters at Madrid-Barajas international airport early Sunday.The government decreed a state of alarm on Saturday, taking emergency measures after controllers throughout the country walked off the job Friday afternoon, forcing authorities to close Spain's airspace for 18 hours and stranding thousands of travelers at the country´s airports.
Socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero ordered the Defense Ministry to take over air-traffic control Friday night. He then issued a decree Saturday morning requiring controllers to return to their workplaces or face legal action, measures not seen since the times of the dictatorship of Gen. Francisco Franco."

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