CANTON − MJ "Al" Albacete readily admits he is in love with two women The retired executive director of the Canton Museum of Art is an expert on Lady Liberty and reveals her history in talks around the region Stark Library's North Branch in Canton played host to a recent presentation Albacete called “Liberty Enlightening the World: the Story of the Statue of Liberty." "I tell everybody I have two women in my life but my wife came first," Albacete told the audience to laughter where sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi's masterpiece was crafted as a goodwill gift to the United States in 1886 Bartholdi was commissioned in 1870 after French politician and abolitionist Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that the country send a statue to America to commemorate its centennial I was a novice at the Canton Museum of Art when the mayor of Colmar presented the Timken family and the Timken Foundation with a preparatory model "He gave it as an appreciation because the Timken Co Albacete said the 4-foot model Bartholdi sculpted in 1875 was on display at the Canton Art Museum for seven years Then schools started inviting me for programs." When the American Society of Engineers heard about Albacete's program they invited him to speak about the statue's construction and republished hundreds of copies to distribute to their affiliates Engineer Eugene Viollet-le-Duc designed the statue's 95-foot interior frame to move in the wind "The engineers wanted me to tell his story," Albacete said of Eiffel Albacete said Bartholdi had a passion for "monumentalism," or creating bigger-than-life statues of heroic figures which was a factor in the creation of the Statue of Liberty and was one of a few people who carried a camera," he said "He remembered the Athena in the Parthenon which was 35 feet tall and made of gold and ivory He knew about the legend of the Colossus of Rhodes.' Emma Lazarus' poem Albacete said Bartholdi likely got the the idea of crafting the Statue of Liberty with a "copper skin" after visiting the 57-foot Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo in Italy The 17th century statue consists of thin sheets of copper hammered into place "Bartholdi loved drama and spectacle," Albacete said Bartholdi previously made a large sculpture of Lafayette and George Washington and a fountain he sent to the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia Bartholdi considered sculpting a figure similar to the female figure depicted in Eugene Delacroix's famous painting "Liberty Leading the People," which commemorates the French Revolution "But he understood Americans were (leery) about nudity," he said Albacete said Bartholdi's evolution can be seen in a succession of small models in draped gowns Albacete said Bartholdi is said to have patterned his final design on a statue in the Suez Canal which included a crown with seven spikes representing the seven continents and the seven seas Statue of Liberty sheets as thin as a dimeAfter de Laboulaye approved Batholdi's design in 1875 Albacete noted that the Statue of Liberty was crafted from the head-down "The copper sheets had the thickness of a dime," he said "They were beaten into shape on full-sized plaster casts." No government funds were used to produce the statue Bartholdi sent the torch-in-hand to the Centennial Exposition in in 1876 in Philadelphia "He charged visitors a fee to climb inside," he said The finished head and shoulders were sent to the Exposition Universelle in 1878 in Paris the arm was sent to New York and displayed in Madison Square Park then returned to France to be connected to the rest of the statue The friendship between Bartholdi and Eiffel ended abruptly when Bartholdi changed part of the framing without consulting Eiffel known today as Liberty Island in a harbor in New York "The Americans had done nothing to prepare," Albacete said architect Richard Morris Hunt was commissioned to design and build a pedestal it was the largest concrete pour in history up to that time," Albacete said Assembly of the statue was completed in France in1884 other cities offered to pay the full cost if they could have the statue New York Sun publisher Joseph Pulitzer promised to publish the names of everyone who donated Albacete said no scaffolding was used to assemble the sculpture which was assembled with rivets and bolts in April 1886 "Workers were suspended from cranes," he said "The last piece of copper added was on the heel of a foot President Grover Cleveland attended the dedication Oct cannon fire and New York's first ticker-tape parade Social activist Emma Lazarus' poem "The New Colossus" was added to its pedestal in 1903 Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free the statue was misused by political cartoonists particularly those who were anti-immigrant It also was used to support the Boy Scouts Albacete pointed out that the gold-leaf torch is not the original That was removed after someone replaced the copper panels with glass which caused leaks and killed birds that crashed into it the statue underwent a multi-million-dollar restoration during which Eiffel's original interior structure was replaced with Teflon-coated stainless steel There's some belief Bartholdi might have modeled the statue's face after his formidable mother and that the body might have been based on his wife's Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP. Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Albacete 3 win(s) Have been awarded the most penalties this season (13) Albacete and Granada have not drawn any of their last 4 matches against each other. Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Giorgi Tsitaishvili has created the most big chances for Granada (8) 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT?Granada won 2–0 over Albacete on Sun 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Albacete and Granada have not drawn any of their last 4 matches against each other Albacete is playing home against Granada at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Sun The scouting department is being revamped to ensure the club do not miss out on adding the best young talents as was often the case under the Glazers Now as reported by Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness) the Red Devils have their eyes on Albacete Balompié’s 18-year-old forward Christian Kofane The Cameroonian has been on fire for the Segunda division team netting six goals from 13 starts while also registering an assist The young “sensation” has netted five times in the last seven games which has attracted the interest of “half of Europe” Aston Villa are among the forward’s other English suitors while Atlético Madrid Lille and AS Monaco are all keeping a close watch on proceedings The report mentions that the 20-time English league champions have already made contact with the Spanish side over a potential summer deal Kofane has a contract with Albacete Balompié until 2028 having joined in January from Cameroonian side AS Nylon the report also mentions that the forward has a release clause worth just €5 million which should not be a problem for INEOS to trigger Head of recruitment Christopher Vivell is well-known for plucking young talents like Sekou Kone from Africa and will be hoping to repeat the trick with Kofane. The first team at United is crying out for quality forwards with Chido Obi recently breaking through after Ruben Amorim grew tired of Rasmus Hojlund’s continued misfires. It will be interesting to see if the Red Devils can win this transfer race. 2021. All Right Reserved by The Peoples Person. Planning a trip to Spain? Be sure to book ahead onto one of these top-rated tours of the country for an unforgettable adventure September is the best month to visit Albacete The weather is warm and the calendar is full of festivals The most interesting is the Feria de Albacete held from September 7–17 in honour of the Virgin of Los Llanos The city’s population quadruples for the ten days of games Other noteworthy events are the International Circus Festival theatre and performing arts festivals that often come to town in September | Maria Sol Ponce / Unsplash Party All Night Albaceteños like to party all year round. The city is famous for its nightlife and whole areas, such as La Zona, El Campus and Los Titis, are packed full of bars and clubs. The outdoor market of Los Invasores Albacete’s most famous building is the cathedral Various architectural styles were used in the 400 years in took to construct making it a fascinating piece of architecture as well as an important landmark which is more interesting than you might expect telling the stories of some apparently miraculous items The city’s traditional houses are also worth a look; they are characterised by a layout of rooms centred on a pretty courtyard You can find the best examples around Calle Tejares (Tejares Street) Even the tourist office is an interesting piece of architecture In the area around Calle Ancha (Ancha Street) you’ll find shopping centres full of local and international brands You’ll notice a lot of places selling nothing but cutlery Check out the Pasaje de Lodares (Lodares Passage) built at the beginning of the 20th century to showcase the area’s prosperity; shops are separated by iron and glass structures and renaissance columns Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Eat Snails and Bacon Streaky bacon pork loins and all types of pork products are loved in Albacete and this is also one of the best places in Spain to sample some caracols These delicacies are traditionally eaten during the September festivities but you can often find them year-round in tapas bars such as those around Plaza de Altozano Relax at the Park If all the partying gets too much take some time out in one of the city parks and you’re sure to find a quiet spot under the shady trees of the Abelardo Sánchez Park or the Fiesta del Árbol Park where you can watch the locals playing a game of bochas If you want to escape the hustle and bustle after a few days in the city Albacete is a great starting point for trips to nearby hiking spots at Montes de Chinchilla Lagunas de Ruidera nature reserve and Sierra de Alcaraz About the author Clare Speak is a travel journalist from Manchester England who has been living out of a suitcase for the past decade She currently writes about all things Spanish from her base in Valencia Sports The Most Epic Hiking Trails in Spain's Sierra Nevada See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Food & Drink The 5 Best Food Markets in Madrid Guides & Tips How to Spend the Perfect 24 Hours in Santander Architecture Spain’s Most Impressive Bullrings Guides & Tips How to Attend a Bullfight in Spain US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The current head to head record for the teams are Elche 5 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (16) Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Jon Morcillo has created the most big chances for Albacete (11) 20 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Elche vs Albacete on Sun 20 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT ended in a 2–2 tie.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Elche is playing home against Albacete at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Burgos CF 1 win(s) Burgos CF and Albacete have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other. Curro Sánchez has the most shots on target per match for Burgos CF (0.8) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Have been awarded the most penalties this season (10) Jon Morcillo has created the most big chances for Albacete (9) 10 Mar 2025 19:30:00 GMT?Burgos CF won 1–0 over Albacete on Mon 10 Mar 2025 19:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Burgos CF and Albacete have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other Burgos CF is playing home against Albacete at Estadio Municipal de El Plantío on Mon The current head to head record for the teams are Albacete 2 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Have conceded the most penalties this season (10) Cadiz have won the previous 2 matches against Albacete. 02 Mar 2025 17:30:00 GMT?Albacete won 3–0 over Cadiz on Sun 02 Mar 2025 17:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Cadiz have won the previous 2 matches against Albacete Albacete is playing home against Cadiz at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Sun Agus Medina has created the most big chances for Albacete (9) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (14) Alberto Reina has created the most big chances for CD Mirandes (9) 30 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Albacete won 3–2 over CD Mirandes on Sun 30 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Albacete is playing home against CD Mirandes at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Tenerife 10 win(s) Luismi Cruz has created the most big chances for Tenerife (11) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Have been awarded the most penalties this season (9) Albacete have won the previous 2 matches against Tenerife. 02 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT?Tenerife won 3–1 over Albacete on Sun 02 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Albacete have won the previous 2 matches against Tenerife Tenerife is playing home against Albacete at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez Lopéz on Sun This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Samed Bazdar has the most shots on target per match for Real Zaragoza (1.2) Marcos Luna has created the most big chances for Real Zaragoza (7) 07 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT?Albacete won 2–1 over Real Zaragoza on Fri 07 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Albacete haven't lost to Real Zaragoza in their last 6 meetings (3W Albacete is playing home against Real Zaragoza at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Albacete 1 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Juanto Ortuno has the most shots on target per match for Eldense (1) Sergio Ortuno has created the most big chances for Eldense (7) 23 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT?Eldense won 1–0 over Albacete on Sun 23 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Albacete is playing home against Eldense at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Sun SAM Lote A Bloco B - Edifício Sede do Detran/DF CEP 70.620-000 Central de Atendimento ao Cidadão: 154 (para quem está no DF) ou 0800 644 0154 (para quem está fora do DF) Malaga CF’s season took a fresh turn for the worse on Saturday evening as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat away to Albacete despite playing with one more player for the majority of the match failed to respond after an abysmal first half that saw them concede two goals early on The chaotic encounter was also marked by three first-half red cards—two for Albacete and one for Malaga—further exacerbating an already troubled performance from the visitors unfocused and vulnerable from the opening whistle Albacete capitalised on the visitors’ lack of concentration with Christian Kofane putting them ahead early with a neat volley at the back post from a cross from the left but his header was cleared off the line by Malaga’s Nelson Montes following a poor punch by Malaga keeper Alfonso Herrero this time from a counter-attack led by Jon Morcillo who dinked the ball over Herrero after carrying the ball from the halfway line Things then took a strange turn when Albacete were reduced to nine men after two consecutive red cards The first came for Kofane after a VAR review on an elbow to the face of Álex Pastor followed swiftly by Antonio Pacheco’s dismissal for an inappropriate gesture in response to the incident The referee’s attempts to regain control of the match also led to further confusion with a third red card shown to Malaga’s Izan Merino for a raised foot in a seemingly harmless challenge and Malaga failed to capitalise on the situation with coach Sergio Pellicer making several substitutions including the introduction of players like Yanis Rahmani and Antoñito The team struggled to create any meaningful chances and their lack of creativity left them vulnerable to further pressure from Albacete Despite a late flurry of chances from Antoñito and Roko Baturina This latest defeat leaves Malaga in a precarious position with the team now looking over their shoulder as the relegation battle heats up Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Real Madrid is experiencing moments of uncertainty following the recent failure in the Spanish Super Cup The performance was deemed a true debacle due to tactical errors and a lack of decisiveness that exposed the multiple shortcomings of the white team Fans are calling for urgent measures to get back on track known for his conservative style in the winter market The season continues and there's no room for more slip-ups Although it's not common for him to make moves in January circumstances might force a change in strategy Florentino is known for preferring to plan in the summer Real Madrid needs solutions to strengthen itself as the current superstars haven't performed as expected The urgency to find new names that bring freshness and creativity has become essential Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino are visibly affected by the situation | Canva ProIn this context a name has started to generate excitement in the halls of Bernabéu who recently debuted in professional soccer His skill and maturity have impressed everyone around him Florentino Pérez might break his rule of not signing in January to secure Christian Kofane This forward stands out for his ability to read the game and his versatility in the midfield Although he's still taking his first steps in Spanish soccer Christian Kofane has been linked with several LaLiga teams Real Madrid seems to be taking the lead in the interest for this player His transfer could be a strategic bet to revitalize the white team for the future he will first have to go through the reserve team Christian Kofane's projection is hard to ignore His youth and ability to adapt make him a smart investment Florentino Pérez might break his unwritten rule of avoiding winter transfers if he's sure this move will bring long-term benefits Although the pressure for immediate results is high Incorporating young talents like Kofane reinforces the strategy of building a competitive and sustainable team and this decision could mark a turning point in the season Florentino Pérez and his team have already shown their ability to identify emerging talents they'd be securing a key piece for a future full of success ➡️ Real Madrid One of the most promising footballers in the Second Division could end up in the Premier League has burst onto the football scene with great impact after making his debut in Segunda División by scoring a goal This promising start has attracted the attention of several major clubs known for its ability to identify and develop young players with international potential Kofane could be facing the opportunity to make a significant leap in his career towards one of the most competitive leagues in the world The forward's performance has not gone unnoticed striving to establish itself in Spain's second-tier football category His ability to make a difference in attack combined with his youth and room for improvement has made him an appealing prospect for Brighton's talent scouts who have reportedly initiated preliminary contacts to explore the possibility of incorporating him into their squad The interest from the English club is not by chance have successfully bet in recent years on young players from less traditional markets Kofane fits perfectly into that philosophy and with a future promising great achievements if his development is managed properly His goal-scoring debut in the Segunda División could be just the beginning of a trajectory that points towards higher levels The upcoming weeks will be crucial in determining Christian Kofane's future While Albacete will try to retain their gem Brighton seems determined to secure his services and make the most of the talent of a player who is starting to write his own story in European football This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La joven promesa de Segunda División que podría acabar en la Premier League At least 158 people have died in Spain due to the floods caused by a "historic" Dana isolated high level weather depression in the provinces of Valencia according to the latest provisional figures provided by the emergency services this figure "is expected to continue rising due to the innumerable number of missing people," said the operational coordination centre of the Ministry of the Interior lifeless bodies continue to be found in cars “Unfortunately they continue to appear,” repeat the rescue teams "Everyone is mobilised," said Margarita Robles sea and air troops will be used to reinforce the logistical tasks and distribution of aid to the population," said the president of the Valencia regional government A message that comes after many people in the devastated area have been without electricity and drinking water for almost 48 hours The first reinforcements will arrive this Friday at 8am and be set to work in the most affected areas The highest number of victims so far are concentrated in the municipalities of La Huerta de Valencia with a total of 92 deaths president of Castilla-La Mancha has confirmed the death of two people one in Mira (Cuenca) and another in Letur (Albacete) and has announced that the prognosis handled by the regional government in the Albacete town "is very negative" with respect to the rest of the missing The latest update has come from Andalucía where the president of the Junta has confirmed the death of a person due to the rains in the last few hours announced that the government will declare the areas as "highly affected" and has promised to provide "all available aid" He also announced that three days of official mourning will be declared throughout the country for the 70 deaths Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez also urged people "not to let their guard down" as the danger has not yet passed" King Felipe VI also posted a message on social media that read "Devastated by the latest news about the 'Dana' Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the more than 50 deceased encouragement and all the necessary support for all those affected Our warmest message and recognition to local and regional authorities and to all emergency services Armed Forces and State Security Forces and Corps for the titanic work they have been doing from the very beginning" Desolados ante las últimas noticias sobre la DANA Nuestro más sentido pésame a los familiares y allegados de los más de 50 fallecidos.Fuerza ánimo y todo el apoyo necesario para todos los afectados.Nuestro mensaje más cercano y reconocimiento a autoridades locales y… The result of flash flooding as a result of the Dana is the third natural disaster in terms of number of deaths after the Biescas flood (Huesca) in 1996 with 87 deaths and the Turia flood in 1957 in which between 80 and 100 people lost their lives The natural disaster that claimed the most lives in Spain was the flood at the Biescas campsite when a sudden rise in the Arás torrent swept away the Las Nieves campsite causing the death of 87 people and injuring more than 187 The Valencia flood in 1957 inundated the city this event marked the future and development of Valencia leading to the change of course of the Turia river in 1973 in order to prevent a catastrophe of the same magnitude from happening again In the latest incident Valencia was hit particulary hard by the downpours especially in the Ribera Alta and Plana de Utiel-Requena areas in neighbouring Turís there were 299 and in Castelló de la Ribera 266 according to data from the Valencian meteorology association (Avamet) they continue to appear," the head of the regional executive in Valencia said No further details could be shared "out of respect for the families" adding that "emergency services are prepared and ready" and if they are unable to reach some areas it is because "either there is a breakdown in communications Emergency services were also searching the town of l'Alcudia for the driver of a lorry who disappeared in flood waters shortly before 1pm The man did not answer calls to his mobile phone and did not contact anyone Firefighters were kept busy in Valencia region where among many requests for help they rescued several motorists trapped inside their vehicles the provincial fire brigade's helicopter was called in to help pull drivers out to safety Classes were suspended on Tuesday in several Valencian and Alicante municipalities as well as on the campuses of the University of Valencia the Polytechnic University and the CEU Cardenal Herrera Oria Schools will remain closed this Wednesday in cities such as Valencia In addition to closures on the A-3 and A-7 motorways - which link the Levante area with Madrid and Catalonia - rail traffic was suspended on the Madrid-Valencia AVE line There were also major problems on several Cercanías lines Adif then decided in the evening to ban train travel in the region until at least 10am today when the weather situation and the state of the tracks was re-evaluated Almost all activity in the ports of Valencia and in Sagunto was stopped due to the storm at sea The wild weather also caused telephone lines to go down which kept Telefónica technicians busy to try and repair the network Local roads were closed in several municipalities such as Chiva A tornado in Benifaió also caused considerable damage Members of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) were called in mid-afternoon on Tuesday to travel to the Utiel-Requena area where there were numerous isolated people and flooded roads and paths The UME announced after midnight that its members were "carrying out rescue work for people trapped by the floods in Requena ten flights had been cancelled by 8pm (eight departures and two arrivals) and another 12 were diverted (six to Alicante five to Barcelona and one to Ibiza) as a result of the Dana regional president Carlos Mazón urged the population not to go out on the road he advised people to seek high ground if they are near ravines and riverbeds "The night [Tuesday night] is going to be long," he said 725 passengers were stuck at the station in the provincial capital in addition to providing food and water to passengers it will establish an alternative plan to continue the journey In total there are three trains affected; two of them will return to Madrid and the third will return to Alicante from where passengers who were going to connect with Valencia will have to do so by bus emergency services began the search for two missing people in the town of Letur in Albacete They are employees of Letur town hall who were last seen on board a van They were telephoned for several hours without success as communications in the area went dark Emergency services are also searching for four other people who had gone out into the countryside in this area The Red Cross set up a temporary shelter in the public school Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Letur as heavy rains left many houses flooded Another 30 people were trapped in their homes and dozens had to take refuge in local bars was also heavily impacted after the Dana dumped 120mm of rain on the town One of its access roads was also cut off by a landslide One of the axles of the front engine derailed as a result of a stream overflowing The passengers were transferred to another train to continue their journey Adif operators managed to re-establish service on the tracks in the vicinity of Malaga but train traffic between Gobantes and El Chorro was suspended in the early afternoon One of the towns in Malaga province most affected by the storm was Álora Several people had to be evacuated by helicopter in the El Puente de Isla Hermosa neighbourhood after the Guadalhorce river overflowed its banks a lightning strike caused a fire in a two-storey house the storm lashed the El Ejido area where heavy hailstorms destroyed roofs According to the Unión de Pequeños Agricultores (UPA) the storms and hail in the Poniente Almeriense region caused damage to crops and infrastructure worth some 30 million euros and affected some 11,300 hectares of land Guardia Civil had to rescue a couple travelling in a car with their children - aged 1 3 and 5 - when they were caught in flood waters on a dirt road in the Lagarto river with road closures in the towns of Cehegin and Caravaca The wind in Lorca reached gusts of about 50 kilometres per hour Strong winds and vicious waves caused a boat to sink in the port of Águilas Malaga CF came from a goal down to defeat Albacete 2-1 in front of more than 25,000 home fans on Saturday night for the Blue and Whites' first victory since being newly promoted to the Segunda División The 25,894 excited home fans who poured into La Rosaleda on 30 August for the third match of the new season quickly fell silent when Albacete scored in the 11th minute The visitors' attack took advantage of a poor clearance by Alfonso Herrero recovered the ball and with four attackers against two Malaga CF defenders created the first scoring chance of the match Juan Carlos Lazo hit the back of the net with a low ball at the far right post just the first sign of further drama to follow In the 14th minute Dioni Villalba backed up last week's equaliser and scored again for the Blue and Whites The attack started from a brilliant long back pass who burst in behind Ros and beat the Albacete goalkeeper However the task became tougher for Malaga CF when they went down to 10 men in the 36th minute after Álex Pastor was shown a straight red The defender was sent straight off after he went in with his studs to try and steal the ball from Albacete's Javi Rueda Malaga CF came out straight on the attack to start the second half But the visitors almost spoiled the party in the 52nd minute when they were awarded a penalty Alberto Quiles took the penalty and attempted a chip shot but it sailed straight into the goalkeeper's arms well and truly on their feet and willing their team forward spurred the players on and Malaga CF continued to attack Their prayers were answered almost on the final whistle when just seconds before the end of the game Three points was riding on Antonio Cordero - Antoñito who walked up to the penalty spot and converted it at the near post sending the home fans wild and Malaga CF to sixth place on the league table Malaga CF will play Córdoba away next Saturday 7 September at 9pm First teamAlbacete-Málaga, Saturday 15 March at 16:15The schedules for the LALIGA HYPERMOTION matchday 31 fixtures are now official, with Málaga CF away to Albacete Balompié. Copy link#AlbaceteMálaga will be held at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Saturday 15th March at 16:15 Málaga CF won 2-1 against the Manchego side who are currently in 17th place in the standings with 34 points founded in 1946 by Frank Lloyd and Harry Fischer The closing will affect its original base in London and locations in New York In Spain the gallery has represented great exponents of contemporary art like Blanca Muñoz the artist chosen to close the Madrid venue with the exhibition ‘Personas Distancias...’ – the ninth show on the work of the Andalusian painter at Marlborough in which he expands on his process of considering the painting as a container of ideas The basis of all scenes are time and space both defined by the objects and people who populate them Albacete incorporates elements that emerge during the creative process like the tools in his studio or mementos and photographs of his childhood years with family and friends there arent any match using your search terms According to a statement, Seprona officers at the Albacete centre of operations were informed of the death of a specimen of bearded vulture on 21 February in the municipality of Nerpio (Albacete). The notification was passed on via the regional government's environment agency and the provincial environment department. With the first alarm being raised from the tracking and monitoring system fitted on this bird of prey, environmental agents from Albacete province located the carcass of the bearded vulture which, after being collected, was transferred to Albacete's wildlife recovery centre for analysis and study. The speed of this action and the efficiency shown by the environmental agents in these first moments allowed investigators to gather relevant information for subsequent inquiries. In particular, they gathered data on the last movements of the bird during the days prior to its death, carrying out a visual inspection of the place where the bird was found. From then on Seprona developed several lines of investigation. Firstly, they managed to gather valuable information on the movements of the bird of prey, all recorded in the GPS it was carrying, then the information as to how it had died. Finally, they ascertained which people were in the vicinity on the day of the death of the bearded vulture, literally anyone who may have been carrying out some kind of activity in the area and who may have had something to do with this occurrence. Once all this information was gathered, the investigation revealed that the bird was killed by shots fired from a shotgun using small game ammunition and that the shot that caused its death was fired at close range, with up to 32 lead projectiles found in its body. The bearded vulture - also known as lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) - is a large bird with a curious and trusting character, making it practically impossible to confuse it with any game bird. Therefore the investigation concluded that the perpetrator fired the shot deliberately in the full knowledge that it was not a game bird. These points were made at the time of his arrest. The shot bearded vulture was named Lopezosa and is a species included in Spanish catalogue of threatened species in the category of 'in danger of extinction'. This is the fifth chick born in the wild from one of the first breeding pairs to be formed after the reintroduction of this species in 2006. It was also the last of this pair. This is a significantly sad event in the conservation of the species considering that, 18 years after the start of the project to reintroduce this bird to Spain, only 17 chicks have hatched in the wild, which gives readers an idea of the biological importance and negative impact of events such as the one investigated. The project for the reintroduction of this species involves a significant financial outlay for those in charge. All the time, money and effort that have gone into raising this single specimen is estimated at around 80,000 euros. The person arrested, according to the penal code for crimes against the protection of flora and fauna, could face a prison sentence of six months to two years and a disqualification from hunting of eight to twenty-four months. Seprona's criminal case has now been handed over to the examining magistrate's court in Hellín to continue with proceedings. Since 2017 there have been three cases of death by gunshot of bearded vultures in the province of Albacete. The first case took place in 2017 in the municipality of Yeste, within the Calares del Mundo y de la Sima natural park. Once again Seprona initiated enquiries that lasted eight months and culminated in the investigation of two people for committing a crime against the protection of flora and fauna. The specimen, which had a GPS device fitted, was part of a breeding and reintroduction programme in the wild, having been born in captivity and released in 2015 in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas natural park. The second incident happened in 2021, in the high plateau of Albacete province (natural park of Los Calares del Mundo y de la Sima), next to the border with the province of Jaen (also a natural park - namely las Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas). After an arduous investigation that lasted two years, it culminated in a case made against three persons in June 2023 for the commission of a crime against the protection of flora and fauna. With this latest incident in February 2024, Seprona has investigated a total of six persons for the commission of three offences against the protection of flora and fauna. It is worth mentioning the excellent collaboration of the Albacete's unit of environmental agents, both in these cases of wildlife shot by firearms and when animals are found dead in the natural environment for other criminal reasons. The Guardia Civil reminds members of the public that if they find any injured wild species, they should call the Guardia Civil's 062 emergency telephone number, indicating the location of the find or the geographical coordinates, using the GPS of their mobile phone. Likewise, the animal should not be touched, as it may be injured or may attack in an attempt to defend itself. It is necessary to wait for the arrival of the Seprona officers, who are specialists in handling and transferring these animals safely to a specialised centre. Registered office Málaga, Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48. The old town of Letur in Albacete is sinking by about five millimetres per year something which could have been aggravated by the 'Dana' storm at the end of October Six inhabitants died when the river that runs through the town burst its banks geologists have warned that the old town sinks into the earth by about five millimetres per year a circumstance that could have been provoked by the recent floods are calling for this alarming fact to be taken into account in the reconstruction of the municipality "It is a priority to have a report on the matter in order to provide all the means with the formulas that the experts tell us and to know how these movements are progressing and to know the minute-by-minute evolution so we can take these conditions into account when reconstructing this municipality," said Marín who received a visit from minister of territorial policy Ángel Víctor Torres on Tuesday 26 November Geologists at the institute of Albacete studies said a geological study is crucial in order to know the current state of the subsoil This study is usually accompanied by a geotechnical report to understand the behaviour of the soils and rocks that make up the ground beneath the town The head of the geology department of the institute said: Iit is essential to carry out this type of research in Letur to guarantee stability and safety in this area included in the potential flood risk areas" 45 families from Letur are still living outside their homes and are seeking refuge among family and friends "although their needs are being monitored daily by social workers and they also have the psychological support of Caritas" A total of 13 houses have needed to be demolished although the figure could rise as work continues to clear other buildings to assess whether they will be habitable in the future Work has also begun this week to try to restore the electricity supply in the old town as soon as possible is two temporary lay-offs (ERTE) filed in Letur affecting workers in the hotel and catering sector "although this figure could increase in the coming days" according to Castilla-La Mancha minister of economy Patricia Franco "because the local small businesses with employees in their charge are being affected by tourist activity grinding to a halt" One of the most outstanding players in the Spanish football second division could make the leap to the First Division Christian Kofané has become one of the standout revelations of the season in Segunda División His breakthrough with Albacete has not gone unnoticed and both Getafe and Sevilla have shown strong interest in securing his services has caught the eye of several top-flight teams although the Madrid-based club seems to have the edge in the race for his signing The striker has demonstrated a great goal-scoring instinct and physical ability that allows him to be a constant threat to opposing defenses leading José Bordalás to label him as a top priority reinforcement for the upcoming season they see him as a forward with a lot of room for improvement and are willing to make a strong bid to add him to their squad Sevilla has also explored his potential arrival although the club's economic difficulties work against them The sports management of the Seville team values his youth and potential but without an improvement in their finances it will be difficult for them to compete with Getafe for his signing Albacete knows that retaining him will be challenging and hopes to fetch a good sum for his transfer Everything indicates that Kofané will make the leap to La Liga in the upcoming summer transfer window His future is increasingly distant from Carlos Belmonte and closer to a team in the Spanish elite The final decision will depend on both the offers received and the player's willingness who dreams of continuing to grow in a more demanding league This news is an automatic translation. 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Try searching for your content, or return to the homepage Carlo Ancelotti agrees Real Madrid exit as Xabi Alonso set to replace him Arsenal, Dortmund and Inter chasing Palmeiras’ 19-year-old talent Luighi Real Madrid is reportedly preparing to sign Christian Kofane a rising star in the Spanish Segunda División as they look to bolster their squad following a series of disappointing results including two defeats against Barcelona in the La Liga and Spanish Super Cup The 18-year-old striker made his professional debut for Albacete and scored his first goal instantly becoming a sensation in the second tier of Spanish football Kofane combines physical dominance with impressive technical ability and tactical intelligence qualities that have put him on the radar of some of Europe’s top clubs reports from Spain describe him as a "true gem," with Real Madrid now leading the race to secure his signature Other La Liga clubs and international teams are also interested but Los Blancos are determined to act swiftly to prevent being outpaced by competitors While Real Madrid’s attack is already well-stocked the club views Kofane as a long-term investment known for being cautious in the winter transfer market is reportedly willing to make an exception to ensure Real doesn’t miss out on this promising talent This approach aligns with Real’s strategy of securing young high-potential players to build for the future Despite needing reinforcements in defense and midfield the signing of Kofane would reflect the club’s proactive approach to identifying emerging stars Nogomania.com is a premier destination for football enthusiasts delivering fresh and in-depth content from the heart of the Ex-Yu region's football scene Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article with about 14 inches (350 mm) average annual rainfall The south is mountainous or hilly and is crossed by the Júcar and Segura rivers which are the chief local sources of power and water for irrigation Manufacturing, mainly of foodstuffs and leather products, is concentrated in the provincial capital, Albacete, and in the towns of Almansa, Hellín A large portion of the province is accessible only by road although there are good railway connections with Madrid and Alicante Area 5,763 square miles (14,926 square km)