AcademyUD Almería 'B' bid farewell to season against Orihuela CF Neither team have anything to play for in this final Matchday of the league The match will be played this Sunday at 12 noon AcademyUDA U19s 'A' won 2-0 over Marbella FC on final Matchday The UDA U19s 'B' team were unable to play the season-ending match because their rivals bottom-team Atlético Melilla did not show up for the match First TeamBeating CD Eldense would send UD Almería back to promotion play-off spots After Granada CF's defeat in Málaga UD Almería can move up to 6th in the standings after 11 consecutive matches outside the promotion play-off spots 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 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the competition's top scorer (23) Have scored 1 goals in their last 5 matches Álvaro Giménez has the most shots on target per match for Racing de Ferrol (0.8) Josué Dorrio has created the most big chances for Racing de Ferrol (4) 29 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT?Almeria won 2–1 over Racing de Ferrol on Tue 29 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Almeria is playing home against Racing de Ferrol at UD Almería Stadium on Tue An unexpected appearance has surprised nature lovers and experts in Almeria: for the first time the presence of deer has been recorded in the Sorbas plains The observation was made thanks to a motion-activated camera installed by Asociación Serbal Almeria an organisation dedicated to the study and conservation of biodiversity in the province recently released by the association on its social media shows two females moving at ease through an area of wild thyme and grassy scrubland an unusual type of habitat for this species this sighting marks a milestone as until now there was no record of any deer being so close to the small town of Sorbas The spread of red deer (cervus elaphus) across parts of Almeria is a phenomenon already known to wildlife experts although previously their presence had been limited to areas such as the Sierra de los Filabres and a widely distributed population going from Fiñana to Bédar Sightings have also occurred in other mountainous areas such as the Sierra de Estancias Sierra Alhamilla and even in Tabernas Desert Serbal points out that this expansion is due both to the natural dispersal of the species when herds became too large for the local enviornment to support them and their appearance in Sorbas opens up new questions about the behaviour and adaptation of this species of deer to new environments in the province "They seem to feel at home," says the spokesperson for the association Serbal views this finding as yet another indicator of the changes that Almeria's fauna is undergoing runs 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UFPE © Copyright 2025 - Todos os direitos reservados Historic Blackout Throughout Spain and Portugal A historic blackout swept across mainland Spain and Portugal on Monday power didn’t return until the early hours of April 29 but phone networks and Wi-Fi remained down ‘People turned to Facebook groups because they couldn’t call or message family and friends,’ said one resident and police had to guide people away from queues ‘This blackout gave us some remarkable scenes,’ said a local a young woman directed traffic for over five hours That probably helped prevent accidents at one of the city’s busiest junctions.’ Another local described the surreal experience: ‘No light like the last survivor in a zombie video game.’ put it simply: ‘The blackout reminded us of something essential Read more Almeria news, articles and events here Website#ec33a6b539791a148693309e{display:none} First TeamUD Almería determined to get 3 more points this week The Rojiblancos are eager to win against CD Eldense this Sunday to try to regain their place in the promotion play-off spots ClubUD Almería and Castore end their partnershipThe on-site Club store will close from 30 April in order to carry out renovations in preparation for the new kit provider that will team up with UDA starting 1 July will end their partnership once the 2024/25 season concludes after 3 seasons of close collaboration in which the British brand has provided kits for all the UDA teams the Club store at UD Almería Stadium will close starting 29 April to carry out renovation work in order to prepare for the Club’s new kit producer The new kit producer will be announced in the coming days The end of this agreement comes in a framework of mutual understanding allowing UD Almería to explore new strategies and opportunities regarding kit provider for the Club Match Reports2-1: Luis Suárez shines a light on UD Almería The Rojiblancos clinch their fourth consecutive home win with a wonderful brace from the Colombian This W allows them to leapfrog SD Huesca and move level on points with Granada CF Women's Team1-2: UD Almería Women hold their own against champions to close out home season The Rojiblancas put in an invigorated performance against SportExtremadura at home where the guests welcomed their league title and promotion to the higher-tier Segunda RFEF First TeamHome double-header continues on Sunday against CD Eldense After waiting 11 days to return to league action following the match in Castellón UD Almería will now imminently host the Alicante-based team who are fighting to avoid the relegation zone Belgian beats Max Kanter and Emilien Jeannière in high-speed sprint as the French squad battles for WorldTour survival.  Every sprint, every race and every placing could prove to be vital as Cofidis fight with XDS Astana Picnic-PostNL and Uno-X Mobility for the final placing amongst the 18 WorldTour teams.  XDS Astana have been on a roll in recent races after strengthening their roster for 2025 Fretin responded for Cofidis in Roquetas de Mar with a perfectly-executed sprint and morale-boosting win.  The Belgian made sure he was on the XDS Astana lead in the final kilometre and then took the shortest line on the sweeping curve to the finish as his rivals were forced to go wide.  just beating Max Kanter (XDS Astana) and Emilien Jeannière (TotalEnergies) Arnaud De Lie (Lotto) was a frustrated fourth after going wide with Giovanni Lonardi (Polti-VisitMalta) fifth.  Kanter took 150 points for XDS Astana but Cofidis showed they were ready for a fight for every point and with Fretin earned 50 more In the last four kilometres we were too far behind but the guys made sure that I could move up and put me in the perfect position This victory is for the whole team," said Fretin “It is important to score as many points as possible we have someone like Bryan Coquard who can also get extra points.” The attacks came from kilometre zero of the 189km race with an attack going clear after five fast minutes of racing Victor Vercouillie (Team Flanders-Baloise) Luca Paletti (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè) and  Arabay Joan Albert Riera and Joan Gamundi (Illes Balears) were in there and soon opened a lead of a minute.  Tudor Pro Cycling Team and Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team rode on the front to make sure the gap never went beyond 2:30 even on the slopes of the l’Alto de Celin climb The peloton upped the speed in the second half of the race with Cofidis and Lotto helping reduce the gap to a minute.  Curto and Gamundi were dropped from the attack with 60km to go as the race passed along the Almeria coast There was some tension in the peloton but the catch would only come with 10km to race and when the sprinters realised they were in charge of the race VF Group Bardiani–CSF Faizanè Movistar and Lotto all tried to take charge in the fast final kilometres but all failed Cofidis and XDS Astana hit the front in the final kilometre and Gleb Syritsa launched the sprint for Kanter XDS Astana had the best line through the easy switching chicane  corners and seemed in charge However Fretin was tucked on Kanter's wheel realising he had a superb chance of victory.  Kanter kicked a little early and Fretin could wait before launching his own acceleration with 70 metres to go It was a perfect execution and he held off those trying to do the same trick from behind him.  Results powered by FirstCycling Stephen FarrandSocial Links NavigationHead of NewsStephen is one of the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team having reported on professional cycling since 1994 He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022 before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters Almería is currently dealing with one of its worst water shortages in recent history A large part of the province is in a state of emergency due to the ongoing drought and it’s impacting both residents and farmers the water situation has reached critical levels with some towns now facing a daily limit of 200 litres of water per person This has created a lot of tension between local governments all trying to figure out how to handle the situation The Almanzora Valley has been hit especially hard since the suspension of the Negratín-Almanzora water transfer in 2021 which cut off 50 million cubic metres of water each year This has left farmers struggling to sustain their crops while local residents face severe water restrictions with daily consumption limits impacting everyday life The desalination plant in Carboneras is a vital but fragile resource for the region While desalination is seen as a temporary fix both farmers and experts are calling for more sustainable solutions The desalination plant provides some relief and the reliance on this method alone cannot guarantee long-term water security for the province local authorities are working to improve water reuse and irrigation systems which delivers water directly to the roots of plants is one example of how technology can help conserve water this system needs to be adopted on a wider scale to make a significant impact Local authorities are quick to point out that more long-term solutions are necessary to make sure the province doesn’t face another crisis in the future As Almería continues to deal with the water shortage finding a balance between immediate needs and sustainable practices will be key to its future water security Read more Almeria news, articles and events here AcademyUD Almería 'B' close out season at home with great uncertaintyThe 'B' team hosts Cádiz Mirandilla this Sunday at 12 noon at the Anexo stadium playing for their last chances of survival The boys need a win and wait for other results to see if they can reach the promotion play-offs Mini-Hollywood is a theme park in the Spanish desert based around the Wild West sets built for Sergio Leone’s Dollars trilogy it offers a window on to a storied period of Spanish film history in the time of Franco In the 2002 tragicomic faux western 800 Bullets Basque filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia homes in on the life and fragmented family of an ageing stuntman in Almería who ekes out a living by recreating scenes from the mythical western films in which he once participated with the production of Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns starring Clint Eastwood this hottest and poorest of areas (a “hell-hole full of sand and snakes” in the exaggerated words of Miami Herald journalist Rex Reed) was briefly a hotbed of blockbuster movie production only the occasional production has returned to Almería – including the video for Depeche Mode’s ‘Personal Jesus’ Jim Jarmusch’s 2009 film The Limits of Control and Pedro Almodóvar’s short English-language western Strange Way of Life (2023) more locals are kept in jobs by movie tourism than filmmaking This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mini-Hollywood a theme park in the Tabernas desert that was developed in 1974 around the sets first constructed for Leone by Carlo Simi back in 1963 The Franco regime (1939 to 1975) ingratiated itself with foreign film productions as these provided much needed investment and helped to rebrand a fascist dictatorship as a Catholic bulwark against communism Production costs were a fraction of what they were in the US or even in Mexico and the army often lent a hand if extras were required David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia (1962) had decamped to Andalusia Almería had been a bastion of Republican resistance and suffered aerial bombing from Franco and his Axis allies The region was left to languish in poverty in the so-called ‘years of hunger’ of the 1940s and 1950s with some locals migrating to Morocco in search of a better life Multiple crowd scenes in Lawrence of Arabia incorporate a somewhat indiscriminate combination of Moroccan and Spanish extras Several westerns had been shot around Madrid prior to the Dollars trilogy but the landscape and light of Almería were even better suited to recreating the American Wild West Sets built for Leone’s films were referred to as Yucca City Extras were a curious mixture of locals and outsiders infamous leader of the Ojos Negros (Black Eyes) – one of several real-life Spanish gangs first established in imitation of the street gangs in West Side Story (1961) – was recruited in Madrid As part of her project to recuperate marginalised stories of Gypsy participation in cinema in Spain Tamara Moya from the Carlos III University plans to interview the many extras paid to come to Tabernas to stand in as Indians spoke to me this summer about how male extras were paid per day they let their facial hair grow Eastwood’s nickname among the Gypsy extras was “el payo del cigarro” (whitey with the cigar) Looking back on the films that turned him into a global icon Eastwood has remarked on how relaxed the Franco regime was about them shooting in Spain as long as they kept clear of local politics The only cut requested for the ultra-violent For a Few Dollars More (with over five and half million tickets sold the 1965 film held the record as the most popular film at the Spanish box-office for decades) was of a young woman lying in bed Spanish producer Alfredo Fraile bought up the sets but the glory days had well and truly come to an end by 1974 The site was bought up by a Catalan-born hotelier Mini-Hollywood is still owned by a chain of local hotels and remains open for business The taxi driver from Tabernas who picked me up (it is easier to find a horse in the Andalusian desert than a local bus) told me how his son had tried his luck unsuccessfully as a bullfighter and is now retraining as a police officer because he wants an escape plan his only option is for his mother to get him a job in the Mini-Hollywood bar saloon where she has worked her way up to become manager I needed a strong gin and tonic to survive a 15-minute cancan show I’d seen in the saloon earlier that day male participants in the outdoors western show stayed in role by knocking back beers: in 2024 their alcohol consumption is more of a health and safety concern than gunpowder offering a unique view of the Wild West alongside a singular period in Spanish history Art of Action plays in cinemas across the UK and online on BFI Player from October to December 2024 and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image this hottest and poorest of areas (a “hell-hole full of sand and snakes” in the exaggerated words of Miami Herald journalist Rex Reed) was briefly a hotbed of blockbuster movie production.  more locals are kept in jobs by movie tourism than filmmaking and the army often lent a hand if extras were required.  Multiple crowd scenes in Lawrence of Arabia incorporate a somewhat indiscriminate combination of Moroccan and Spanish extras but the landscape and light of Almería were even better suited to recreating the American Wild West infamous leader of the Ojos Negros (Black Eyes) – one of several real-life Spanish gangs first established in imitation of the street gangs in West Side Story (1961) – was recruited in Madrid.  spoke to me this summer about how male extras were paid per day they let their facial hair grow.  the 1965 film held the record as the most popular film at the Spanish box-office for decades) was of a young woman lying in bed his only option is for his mother to get him a job in the Mini-Hollywood bar saloon where she has worked her way up to become manager.  offering a unique view of the Wild West alongside a singular period in Spanish history Art of Action plays in cinemas across the UK and online on BFI Player from October to December 2024 First TeamLucas Robertone reaches 150 game milestone for UD Almería The Argentinian midfielder becomes the third-most played foreign player for UD Almería, behind Peruvian Santiago Acasiete (213) and Nigerian Kalu Uche (212) Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. 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Read our Privacy notice The sister of a British man who died in a Spanish holiday resort town has spoken of her fears he could have been ‘murdered’ was found dead in his Almeria flat with a four-inch gash to his head Spanish police initially explained the father-of-one’s death as a pulmonary embolism or a blood clot Police later told his family that his home in the small town of Mojacar Andalusia had been robbed and an investigation into what happened is still ongoing The father-of-one’s body was discovered on July 22, five years after moving to the resort Costa Almeria to run a legal cannabis club called The Dawg House Mr Dryden was found lying on the floor facing upwards next to a living room window by friends who had arranged to meet him His sister Shannen Adams told The Independent: “It’s hell on earth but knowing whoever did this and for them to be held accountable would bring us a little closure at least “There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think of him He would have moved mountains for any of his family and friends “We won’t ever stop until we get justice for our beautiful Brett,” she continued “I spoke to Brett two days before his death He had only just got back to Spain after being home visiting us in the UK.” Sandra Adams from Chester-Le-Street in County Durham had flown over to Spain on her late son’s 36th birthday to speak to locals and police about the night he died Neighbours told his family that three men were spotted on CCTV fleeing the scene of the death prompting fears Mr Dryden could have been killed in a botched robbery His mother also claims she received a silent call from her son's phone hours after medics say he was already dead she found it was being turned on and off and pinging from different locations across Spain She has flown her son’s body back to the UK to undergo more forensic testing but the results were inconclusive In February Ms Adams told The Mirror about what happened when the family first raised their suspicions about her son’s death ‘There’s footage of people going into Brett’s house and running away’ I flagged up all these things and that we think it was murder,” she explained ‘We need you and your husband to take a step back and let us deal with it now’.” The investigation into the death is still ongoing with the Guardia Civil yet to comment on it publicly The Independent has contacted the force for comment A court spokesman previously said: “The investigation hasn’t been suspended or closed It is still open and this incident remains under investigation "The court is waiting for the Civil Guard to complete their full report and present their conclusions For the time being there’s nothing more we can say." 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"There's been a notable increase in the incidence of this pest this season affecting approximately 30% of the area devoted to pepper in the province This increase is forcing farmers to make adjustments in their cultivation practices such as advancing pepper uprootings to make way for watermelon These changes could lead to imbalances in the market for these vegetables in the coming season." "The main damage observed includes bud and flower abortion This pest does not transmit the spotted wilt virus but the symptoms it causes are similar to those generated by other pests such as Polyphagotarsonemus latus (white spider mite)." "Management of Thrips parvispinus in pepper crops requires comprehensive strategies Prevention measures include the maintenance of adequate greenhouse enclosures and constant monitoring to locate outbreaks Key actions in cultural practices include solarizing the soil there is growing concern due to the lack of tools to combat this pest Current solutions are not sufficient to stop the spread of parvispinus "Introducing auxiliary fauna such as Orius laevigatus and reinforcing it in strategic areas with authorized phytosanitary treatments that are compatible with biological control can be an effective way to control this pest if carried out correctly These actions are essential to protect crops." ASAJA Almería highlighted that the "lack of sufficient tools to effectively combat this pest increases concern among farmers." It also reminded farmers of the importance of agricultural insurance as a tool to protect themselves against adversities such as those caused by parvispinus The agricultural organization urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Food "to provide active ingredients to combat this pest and protect the agricultural sector We also ask the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Agriculture to take measures to control the spread of parvispinus in the province." 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In addition to its modern clothing and shoe outlets, two of its most venerable tenants are still standing – El Valenciano an eye-catching curiosity and souvenir shop founded in the 19th century named after the American actors who are said to have requested it while filming here in the 1960s Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Sunbathe on Levante beaches Natural Feature Playa de los Genoveses is another of the Cabo de Gata’s star beaches and offers pristine sand and wonderful swimming In a 16th-century building that once housed Almería’s Lyceum, the Andalusian Centre of Photography showcases works by leading Spanish and international artists in order to continue the legacy of Almería’s Imagina project during celebrations of the fifth centenary of Europeans’ landing in the Americas this pioneering initiative saw some of the world’s finest photographers showcasing their work in the city The 280sqkm (110sqmi) of scrublands were the film location for Sergio Leone’s classic 1960s Westerns starring Clint Eastwood head north from Almería on the A92 motorway which runs through the middle of the entire desert Tuck into tapas at Jovellanos 16 Restaurant Even on a street lined with tapas joints you’re entitled to a free tapa of your choice but you can also request extra dishes for a small charge The menu consists of Spanish staples such as croquetas and pinchos (mini skewers of pork or chicken) some contemporary presentations of tuna and octopus and plenty of veggie options Quincy John-Ndem / Unsplash Cabo de Gata Tours Situated a half-hour drive east of Almería the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park is Andalusia’s largest protected coastal area and home to Spain’s biggest volcanic rock formation 1.5km (1mi) marine strip is on a guided kayaking excursion You’ll visit otherwise inaccessible areas of the rocky shores Popular trips focus on the coastline between La Fabriquilla and Arrecife de las Sireñas and the waters off the fishing village of Las Negras History buffs visiting Almeria will want to check out the Museo de Almeria. 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"An estimated 90 hectares of greenhouses succumbed to the hail but it is only a small percentage of the approximately 33,000 hectares of cultivation in Almería with a sloping roof structure can handle this weight There are quite a few greenhouses in which the hail has smashed right through the plastic especially those where the plastic was almost due for replacement Many car windows and solar panels were also smashed by hailstones the size of ping-pong balls in the affected area I also see many greenhouses with absolutely nothing to see," Jan says "I heard that the mayor spoke of an area of 4,500 hectares that suffered damage but that seems to me to be a gross exaggeration Tomatoes are grown very little in the area in question I don't believe it's about the 20% pepper mentioned because ultimately only a limited area has been affected "Fortunately in Almería there were no personal accidents the hail fell in the evening when nobody was working in the greenhouses So in that respect it is much worse in some villages in Valencia where so much rain fell in a short time that people were swallowed by a swirling stream," Jan continued "The crops are just at the beginning here in Almería The pepper crops are slowly coming on stream was a pretty problematic month for fruiting which meant that supply was at a lower level some larger volumes are coming onto the market," says Jan who has now lived and worked in Spain for more than 30 years Van der Blom does not see that many changes compared to last year "Growers are still apprehensive about the ToBRFV virus There are also quite a few varieties that have high resistance We do see that since last year there have been more trip problems The necessary bugs have now been released for this because by now it has become clear that chemical control is an unholy road." For more information:Jan van der BlomCoexphalDpto. Técnicas de Producciónc/ Esteban Murillo, 3,04746 El Viso, AlmeríaTel: (+34) 950 558230Móvil: (+34) 609 571802[email protected]www.coexphal.es Until April 20, Almería province will observe Semana Santa (Holy Week) a time of religious tradition and cultural significance The most important dates are Holy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18) which are official bank holidays in the Province of Almeria while public transport runs with reduced services so keep this in mind The week features solemn processions where religious statues are carried through the streets by robed brotherhoods and community participation.Key events include the silent Procesión del Silencio on Thursday night (Holy Thursday) and the dramatic Santo Entierro (Holy Burial) procession on Good Friday Both are powerful and symbolic moments in the Holy Week calendar Smaller towns across the province host their own unique celebrations You might find local touches such as traditional music Even if you’ve seen Semana Santa in a big city Almería’s more intimate atmosphere has a different and personal perspective arriving early guarantees better views as crowds gather along procession routes and check local timetables for road closures affecting travel Easter Sunday brings joyful celebrations marking the end of Holy Week It’s also worth noting that driving and parking in city centres may be difficult during the main events The town hall for your area will detail their own schedules and closures on the Facebook pages like Almeria City and Mojácar for example Almería’s Semana Santa offers a more intimate experience compared to larger cities Whether observing the processions or simply adapting to the holiday schedule this deeply rooted tradition provides a fascinating look at Spanish culture and faith First TeamRobertone: 'We must light the spark of hope' The UD Almería co-captain told UDA Radio: 'We still have time' and called for the utmost unity among the fans for these 6 matches 'although the first step depends on us.' Christmas preparations are coming sooner and sooner each year The production and marketing companies are following their usual course and are now at their peak to launch their plants on the market the largest production area for poinsettias in Spain the traditional color of the Christmas flower although diversification is also taking place in this plant and the number of consumers who choose pink glitter and tricolor poinsettias has grown The 200 million poinsettias are produced worldwide each year generating a commercial value of 1 billion euros  of which the Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands contribute 10 million Almería is consolidated as the main producer To read the rest of the story, please go to: Coexphal Parfum Flower Company Introduces the Rose Company Whether you’re creating stunning floral arrangements or adding festive flair to your decor, this collection offers a variety of unique and eye-catching options that bring the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to life. … This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Academy1-2: UD Almería 'B' defeat drops them out of play-offs zoneWith 3 matches remaining UD Almería 'B' reduce their chances of fighting for promotion but Estepona responded by overturning the result Ally Wollaston (FDJ-SUEZ) secured her third win of the season at the Clasica de Almeria on Sunday The New Zealand rider stormed to victory ahead of Linda Zanetti (Uno-X Mobility) and Dominika Włodarczyk (UAE Team ADQ) The peloton raced 133.1km from Almería to Roquetas de Mar with two mid-race climbs over Alto de Rio Chico and Alto Aljibe de la Cruz with the first half animated by several attacks A breakaway did not set sail until 29km to go where Stine Dale (Coop-Repsol) pushed her solo lead out to about 40 seconds advantage The peloton reeled in Dale inside the final kilometres in anticipation of the bunch sprint A reduced group sprint for the line with Wollaston taking her third victory of the season after Surf Coast Classic and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 FoundationFernando and Perovic visit Easter Football Camp participantsThe three UD Almería players signed autographs and took photos with the children on the last day Nearly 90 kids registered for the activity organised by the Club's Foundation Almería is set to undergo a major transformation in 2025 with three significant projects that will reshape the city and offer a much-needed economic boost These renovations are designed to modernise the city and enhance the overall experience for both residents and visitors The first major project on the list is the ongoing transformation of Almería’s Rambla This iconic area celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and it is getting a facelift that will significantly improve its appeal The Rambla’s redesign aims to create more green spaces and make the area more accessible and welcoming it will become an even more attractive destination for locals and tourists work will begin on a major renovation of the Paseo de Almería (Almería Promenade) The focus will be on the section between Puerta Purchena and Navarro Rodrigo with the goal of completing it by Christmas 2025 This renovation is part of a broader effort to revitalise the area inspired by successful pedestrianisation projects seen in cities like Málaga and Granada The new design will connect the heart of Almería with the port creating a more vibrant and accessible space This upgrade will not only beautify the city but also make it more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists Another exciting development is the integration of the port with the city itself This €11 million project will streamline traffic flow and create better connectivity between the city and its maritime hub the port will become a more attractive area for tourists and a more practical space for the local community The city’s makeover will not only enhance its visual appeal but also improve its infrastructure making it a better place to live and visit Almería’s economy is expected to see significant growth thanks to increased tourism and more efficient city town centre spaces and these transformations will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact First TeamRachad is now fully recovered and available again The UDA forward has been on the treatment table for approximately 3 months due to surgery for a torn external meniscus in his right knee Women's Team1-3: UD Almería Women win in Plasencia but will not enter play-offs The Rojiblancas are no longer mathematically eligible with two games to go until the league final but they are set to close out a brilliant season First TeamTickets for Sunday's fixture against FC Cartagena up for grabs Tickets can be bought online at tickets.udalmeriasad.com up to two hours before kick-off They will then be available to fans at the Stadium ticket office celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings On the evening of January 5, towns across the Province of Almería will host parades filled with colourful floats The parade in Almería city is the biggest and most spectacular in the province with an impressive display that draws a large crowd from all over the region Families enjoy the traditional roscón de Reyes (King’s Cake) a sweet pastry shaped like a ring and decorated with candied fruit there’s a small surprise—whoever finds it is said to have good luck for the year ahead This magical evening brings joy for all ages and offers a wonderful way to experience Spanish culture Check your local town’s social media pages for up-to-date parade times While Almería city’s parade is a highlight Whether you’re in the heart of Almería city or a smaller village the Three Kings celebrations are a delightful way to welcome the new year with family and friends Sports streaming company DAZN has signed on as the main partner of Spanish second-tier soccer outfit UD Almería The deal for the 2024/25 season will see DAZN’s logo feature on the jerseys of Almería’s men’s and women’s teams with the streamer also securing branding on advertising screens at the club’s stadium and on the pitch a club characterised by its fighting spirit and strong bond with its fans has found in DAZN an ally that shares its vision for the future and its aspirations,” said UD Almería chief executive Mohamed El Assy “We’re delighted to count on DAZN’s support in our project for the growth and development of the club and Almería’s society through sport.” added: “We’re excited to join forces with UD Almería who shares our vision of excellence and dedication to enhancing the fan experience through constant innovation “We’re looking forward to contributing to the success of both teams chaired by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh with whom we’ve been collaborating for some time in Saudi Arabia to increase access to sport and create a global fan community.” DAZN is no stranger to branching out beyond broadcast and content partnerships to help build its brand Al Nassr’s Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo signed on as a global ambassador of the company back in 2018 while British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has a deal with the streamer that sees him act as a special advisor and ambassador Sponsorship of a soccer club, however, is newer territory for DAZN. The pact with a second division side that currently sits 17th in the table seems a surprising move, even if Almería claim to be the second most-followed club in the Segunda División that also boasts ‘one of the most valuable squads’ in the league the union between the pair highlights the deepening ties between DAZN and Saudi Arabia chairman of the country’s General Entertainment Authority with the 43-year-old also the architect of various high-profile cards that have been broadcast by DAZN In addition, Reuters reported this week that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering taking a minority stake in DAZN which is also airing the Saudi Pro League and this month’s Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition in Riyadh It has started to feel inevitable that DAZN would forge even closer bonds with Saudi Arabia The company may have racked up hefty losses having spent heavily over the past decade in a bid to establish itself as a leading global sports streaming player but it now has its sights set on profitability and external investment to boost further expansion Indeed, Segev has praised the Gulf state’s widescale sports investments, describing the move to SportsPro as “blessed” and a “positive thing” A sponsorship tie-up with a second-tier soccer club may not sound seismic this is the latest commitment from DAZN to forge a committed long-term partnership with Saudi Arabia in order to support the company’s broader business plans Get your daily briefing of all the essential news across the sports industry with the SportsPro Daily Newsletter. Subscribe here Already a member? Log in here First TeamUD Almería vs Racing Club Ferrol will be played this Tuesday at 8:30pm The RFEF's Sole Judge for Professional Competitions has granted the request of the two clubs and LaLiga after having to be postponed last Monday due to the consequences of the blackout First TeamLázaro Vinicius included in UD Almería squad list The Brazilian striker was a last-minute absentee from last LaLiga Matchday due to a virus but he has now recovered The Almería squad travelled to Castellón via Valencia