The Royal Family Reveals the Event King Felipe VI Will Attend Soon | Europa Press, Google Maps, en.edatv.news LIFESTYLE The Royal Family Announces King Felipe's Most Exciting News: Little Time LeftKing Felipe VI will inaugurate the new room on the Tartessians at the Archaeological Museum of Badajoz next May 805/05/2025 13:48:00h by Cándido Casares The Royal Family has announced exciting news from King Felipe regarding the cultural and scientific field There is little time left for an event of great relevance: the monarch will inaugurate the new interactive room dedicated to the fascinating civilization of the Tartessians at the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Badajoz The event will take place on May 8th and represents the Crown's commitment to the dissemination of knowledge and the enhancement of historical and archaeological heritage This event not only reinforces the Royal Family's commitment to culture and history but also connects the king with a land rich in heritage Why is this room considered one of the most important in the country and what does its opening mean for the cultural projection of the region The Role of King Felipe VI in Promoting Spanish Historical Heritage | Instagram @casareal.esTartessians in Badajoz: The Forgotten Civilization Revived Thanks to the Royal FamilyThe creation of this new room marks a milestone for the Archaeological Museum of Badajoz and a direct nod to a civilization as mysterious as it is fascinating: the Tartessians It is a people who inhabited the southwestern peninsula between the 12th and 5th centuries BC whose cultural footprint has been key to understanding the protohistory of the Iberian Peninsula This space replaces the previous Protohistory room and part of the Physical Media room and is designed to immerse the visitor in a completely immersive visual and ceiling will be equipped with audiovisual projections and educational resources designed for audiences of all ages Badajoz Will Inaugurate an Innovative Space About the Tartessians | Museo Arqueológico de BadajozThe Tartessian culture has gained renewed prominence in recent years where some recent findings have revolutionized the historical narrative the new room will include unique pieces such as the faces of Turuñuelo or the jug from La Zarza de Cancho Roano The three ivories from Medellín and the Treasure of La Martela from Segura de León will also be present The inauguration by King Felipe is not coincidental It is one of the most ambitious museum projects in recent years with strong institutional support and academic relevance The presence of the king symbolizes the Royal Household's support for the decentralization of culture and the strengthening of regional identity transcends the symbolic and becomes a declaration of intent about the model of the country that the monarchical institution supports this is not the first time that King Felipe VI shows his direct involvement with the country's historical and cultural heritage he has participated in exhibition openings His role as head of state also involves the defense of roots and cultural identity Additionally, King Felipe VI's visit to Badajoz is not limited to the inauguration of the new museum space The monarch will also participate that day in an event of the Talent Tour of the Princess of Girona Foundation he will be present at the Manuel Rojas Conference Center where the new awardee in the field of research will be announced The five finalists of this edition are Noelia Ferruz The king's presence at this event represents recognition of the research work of young Spaniards and consolidates the Foundation's role as a promoter of emerging talent King Felipe will take advantage of his visit to Badajoz to attend an event of the Princess of Girona Foundation's Talent Tour | Europa PressIt is undeniable that the inauguration of the Tartessian room by King Felipe VI reflects the Royal Family's commitment to culture Through an innovative and accessible proposal the Badajoz museum positions itself as a national reference Will this be the definitive boost for the Tartessian legacy to occupy the place it deserves in Spain's history has been awarded a contract for the maintenance and operation of several roads in sector 5 of Badajoz (A-66 state-owned roads and residual sections used as roads With a budget of more than €11.4 million and a term of three years (which may be rolled over) the project will take place within the broader framework of the maintenance programme of the State Road Network to guarantee traffic conditions The work envisioned in the contract includes actions such as accident surveillance and response; 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A podcast for investors on the opportunities and risks of the solar market The pv Europe editorial team offers their own analysis and discusses current topics with experts With nuclear capacity expected to be halved by 2030 large demand centers will increasingly rely on renewable energy imports MADRID (AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH)—Spain’s renewable energy sector has experienced significant growth with installed capacity almost doubling in the last five years this rapid expansion has placed increasing pressure on the country’s grid infrastructure resulting in extremely localised grid curtailment with 68% of curtailment concentrated in just ten provinces Aurora’s analysis reveals that transmission constraints and uneven distribution of renewable projects are key contributors to curtailment As nuclear capacity declines and renewable energy continues to rise addressing these challenges is crucial to ensuring a reliable and efficient energy system for the future The global analytics energy provider forecasts that grid curtailment will increase notably in regions such as Cáceres curtailment in Cáceres is expected to drop by over 30% mainly driven by the phase out of nuclear power Zaragoza is forecasted to see curtailment increase to around 5% of total generation by 2030 (compared to 1.2% in 2025) due to rapid hydrogen deployment within an unprepared network La Coruña’s curtailment could reach 7% of generation if the expected onshore wind buildout is realised Renewable integration and the challenge of grid capacity Badajoz leads in installed solar PV capacity while onshore wind is concentrated in Aragón which represents up to 12% of Spain’s total wind capacity with installed capacity nearly doubling in the past five years to 36 GW and the approval of approximately 120 GW of new renewable capacity concentrated in areas that already have a large installed capacity of renewables is expected to create varying curtailment across regions demand is expected to grow 19% from 2025 to 2030 with demand being highly concentrated in big cities far away from installed renewable capacity Aurora’s model reveals that curtailment arises from transmission constraints Aurora forecasts a reduction in curtailment as key network infrastructure projects become operational Reinforcements between Cáceres and Madrid are expected to reduce curtailment volumes in both Cáceres and Badajoz upgrades to connections between Lérida and Barcelona will help decrease curtailed volumes in the area curtailment in Zaragoza is projected to remain significant due to the expansion of data centers and electrolyser buildout in the region Spanish renewables are usually located far from demand centers putting a strain on the network and contributing to grid curtailment The report shows that 25% of the Spanish demand is concentrated in Madrid and Barcelona with remaining demand located along the coast The 20 provinces with the least demand account for less than 15% of total demand With nuclear capacity expected to be halved by 2030 and fully decommissioned by 2035 large demand centers in Spain will increasingly rely on renewable energy imports This shift underscores the need for a resilient grid capable of transporting power from high-generation areas like Cataluña and Extremadura to demand centers such as Madrid and Barcelona Aurora’s power flow modelling optimises the flow of power in Spain addressing grid congestion and renewable integration challenges The model provides insights into future grid dynamics helping stakeholders plan for renewable growth and rising energy demand through conservative planning for substations Research Lead France and Iberia at Aurora Energy Research “Grid curtailment in Spain varies greatly across regions driven by the exact location of demand and supply growth relying on historical data alone will not provide an accurate indication of future curtailment volumes making a fundamental approach essential.” Grid Research Associate at Aurora Energy Research “Reinforcing the power system holds the key to integrating the ambitious renewable energy objectives set in Spain Adequate planning and development play a crucial role in keeping curtailment low and reducing congestion management costs.” © 2025 Aurora Energy Research. 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Judge Beatriz Biedma, from the Investigative Court number 3 of Badajoz, continues investigating | EDATV NEWS Sánchez's Brother's Strategy to Keep Getting Paid by Legislature De BadajozDavid Sánchez requested leave shortly after appearing before the judge citing health issues.05/03/2025 06:30:00h by Rafael Alejandro Escalona brother of the President of the Government continues to receive his salary as an employee of the institution as he is under judicial investigation for alleged irregularities in his hiring from the Investigative Court Number 3 of Badajoz continues to investigate how the position he holds was created David Sánchez requested leave shortly after appearing before the judge his absence has reinforced suspicions about his employment relationship with the Legislature de Badajoz and the usefulness of the position he held Pedro Sánchez | Redes socialesBefore his leave became public Pedro Sánchez's brother resigned from his position as head of the Performing Arts Office this resignation did not imply his definitive departure as he remains linked to the Legislature and continues to receive his salary His statement before the judge revealed his lack of knowledge about the functions of the Performing Arts Office David Sánchez could not clearly explain what his job entailed or the exact location where he was supposed to perform it The first complaints of absenteeism emerged within the Bonifacio Gil Superior Conservatory of Music in Badajoz Colleagues claimed that he rarely showed up for work and was more often found in nearby cafes The investigation also extends to Miguel Ángel Gallardo president of the Legislature de Badajoz and leader of the PSOE in Extremadura It is suspected that the position occupied by David Sánchez was created to guarantee him a permanent job The initial complaint was filed by the union Manos Limpias alleging a possible crime of prevarication in the granting of the job The judge has considered that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case's instruction the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard has requested information from the Legislature de Badajoz They seek to clarify the hiring process of David Sánchez and whether there was favoritism in his appointment Pedro Sánchez | Redes socialesThese Are the High-Ranking Officials Defending Sánchez's Brother's InnocenceSánchez's brother remains in the spotlight Let's remember that David Sánchez left the prominent position he held in the Legislature de Badajoz as Head of the Performing Arts Office This was a decision he made "unilaterally" in the midst of the investigation surrounding him An investigation for alleged crimes against the Public Administration and the Public Treasury which is being investigated by Beatriz Biedma This despite the fact that even the judge sees alleged irregularities in the case attributing this situation to a "persecution" for being the president's brother It should be noted that he said all this while Gallardo himself is under investigation for his alleged involvement in the appointment of Sánchez has supported David Sánchez's management at the head of the Young Opera project he has assured that this "will continue forward." Cabezas expressed his regret over the fact that Sánchez has been a victim of a "pack of fascists." This Also noteworthy are the statements of Pilar Alegría Minister of Education and Government spokesperson the socialist was clear: "They are persecuting him." In her view for the sole crime of being a relative of the President of the Government David Sánchez continues to be the protagonist of a case involving alleged irregularities in his job position Since his incorporation in 2017 as the coordinator of the conservatories of Badajoz doubts about his performance and activities have continued to grow During his time at the Legislature de Badajoz David Sánchez has been mainly responsible for organizing operas This has caused criticism about the effectiveness of his management His main task has been the organization of four operas but they have only been presented on six occasions was performed only once in November 2019 in Badajoz The other two productions were Gianni Schicchi and La paz perpetua which were presented only in two locations: Badajoz Reports from the UCO in the context of the investigation have revealed some details about David Sánchez's insistence on bringing music to unexpected places Sánchez expressed his desire to bring music to the prison This proposal was received by his then-boss The brother of President Sánchez insisted on the idea he forwarded another email to revisit the proposal he mentioned that the activity could be carried out with students or teachers from the conservatory which once again showed his determination to fulfill his objective David Sánchez managed to carry out his concert at the Badajoz Penitentiary Center According to the words he himself conveyed to his boss "The inmates actively participated with flamenco claps in some of the works." Sánchez's brother has resigned as head of the Performing Arts Office of the Badajoz Provincial Council this recital has continued to generate controversy due to the way it was managed and the perception of its political connection the documents submitted to the summary have not shown any notable activity in 2023 The only one documented is an educational trip made on March 15 linked to the production La voz humana / La espera This lack of additional projects has further fueled doubts about David Sánchez's role in the Legislature and more details are expected to be uncovered to clarify the irregularities in his management Society is waiting for the competent authorities to provide more explanations about the true scope of David Sánchez's actions during his time in office New news regarding Sánchez's brother | EDATV NEWS Sánchez's brother leaves his position in the Legislature while he is under investigationThe defendant David Sánchez leaves his position at the Legislature de Badajoz05/02/2025 19:55:00h by Gonzalo Pinilla New developments regarding Sánchez's brother has resigned from his position at the Badajoz Provincial Council This was exclusively reported by Hoy Badajoz the musician has announced his resignation in a statement in which he claims it is a "unilateral" decision The resignation of the Prime Minister's brother comes just hours after the deadline for submitting bids ended leaving the competition for the production of the Ópera Joven program he was leading the Performing Arts Office of the provincial council This was a matter for which he was under investigation by Judge Beatriz Biedma The magistrate stated that "everything seems to indicate that the position was created to be assigned to Mr he directed the Performing Arts Office of the provincial council | Redes socialesDespite this the brother remains under the scrutiny of Judge Biedma Sánchez's brother's resignation "doesn't free him" from the investigation The aforementioned judge emphasized "the unnecessary nature of his functions very soon as it was not arranged for him to be replaced by another worker during his leave of absence and paternity leave." it would be suggesting that Sánchez's brother allegedly accessed his position at the Badajoz Provincial Council through favoritism the brother remains under Judge Biedma's scrutiny it points out that "the existing indications of criminality have been corroborated by the investigative proceedings already carried out." The judge theorizes that there has been favoritism toward Sánchez's brother she had a "participation consisting of giving an appearance of legality to the administrative procedure that aimed to appoint Mr Let's remember that the Investigating Court Number 3 of Badajoz is conducting the investigation into the hiring of the Prime Minister's brother Also under investigation are the president of the Provincial Council and secretary general of the PSOE of Extremadura has subsequently received support from Vox and the PP The position David Sánchez applied for was declared "unnecessary" by the Central Operational Unit. | EDATV NEWS Sánchez's Brother's Scheme to Justify His Position in BadajozSánchez's brother remains the subject of several controversies22/02/2025 08:30:00h by Adais Cásares used his participation in a festival in Japan as a merit to apply for the position of coordinator This position allowed him to be in charge of the music conservatories of the Legislature de Badajoz organized by the Instituto Cervantes and funded with public funds Sánchez presented a flamenco opera performed by Japanese artists and offered a brief lecture on Manuel de Falla The documentation of the case reveals that the musician included the program of the II Duende Film and Music Festival This program was part of his merits within the file he submitted to apply for the position His selection was based on the assessment of merits and a personal interview | Redes socialesThis event was funded by the Instituto Cervantes which has raised suspicions about the use of public funds in his candidacy Judge Beatriz de Biedma is analyzing whether this festival was truly a relevant merit or just a simple maneuver to inflate his resume The position David Sánchez applied for was declared "unnecessary" by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard he managed to surpass ten other candidates after obtaining the highest score in a process evaluated by a tribunal composed of socialist officials His selection was based on the evaluation of merits and a personal interview where he stood out for his professional experience the Legislature de Badajoz published the job offer for the position Pedro Sánchez regained the leadership of PSOE after defeating Susana Díaz and Patxi López in the party's primaries David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón stated on January 8 that he found the offer "through Google" | Redes socialesThe coincidence of dates has raised doubts about possible links between his hiring and his brother's rise to power David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón stated on January 8 that he found the offer "through Google." From that moment he decided to apply because he had just finished a master's degree in Milan The selection criteria included musical training the Legislature justified its choice by arguing that his "accredited professional profile," along with his "resume and interview," made him the "most suitable" candidate the detected irregularities have led to an investigation that could question the transparency of the process Guardia Civil specialist investigators have been given the go ahead by judges to continue the inquiry into the alleged irregular recruitment of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother by the Badajoz provincial authority The provincial court has dismissed the appeal of David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón (better known by the name David Azagra) against the searches in which officers seized countless emails of the PM's brother and officials in the Badajoz authority Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados head of the Investigative Court number 3 of Badajoz has dismissed the appeal filed by Sánchez's brother David Sánchez requested that the investigation into his relationship with collaborators in the Performing Arts Office of the Badajoz Provincial Council be dismissed the judge has confirmed the January 2025 order In which the Badajoz Provincial Council was requested to deliver documentation regarding David Sánchez's collaborators: Ángel Seco López and Luis Carrero López The judge points out that there are emails between David Sánchez and these collaborators "Long before they appear in the organizational chart of the Culture and Youth Delegation of the Badajoz Provincial Council." For this reason she has requested more details about the creation and allocation of the positions in question The judge points out that the hiring of these collaborators "would constitute another step aimed at satisfying the personal preferences" of David Sánchez | EDATVIn his appeal David Sánchez argued that the order lacked motivation and specific indications to justify the investigation the judge has replied that the criminal process doesn't always have an exact delimitation at the beginning That the indications of a crime are a sufficient basis to open an investigation phase David Sánchez mentioned that he worked with Ángel Seco and that he shared an office with Luis Carrero the judge emphasizes that both collaborators were incorporated into the organizational charts of the Badajoz Provincial Council "after the date they were already working" with David Sánchez David Sánchez requested that the investigation into his relationship with the collaborators in the Office of Performing Arts be dismissed | EDATVThe judge points out that the hiring of these collaborators "would constitute a further step aimed at satisfying the personal preferences" of David Sánchez she asserts that "not only would the position have been created to his measure people of his trust would have been hired to assist him in performing them." This ruling reinforces the investigation that seeks to clarify whether there were irregularities in the hiring at the Badajoz Provincial Council related to the president's brother David Sánchez's defense has announced that they will appeal this decision while Judge Beatriz Biedma continues with the case's instruction The Provincial Court of Badajoz has confirmed the summons of David Sánchez as a suspect. | EDATV NEWS The new twist in Sánchez's brother's case that puts him against the ropesThe decision dismisses the appeal filed by the Prosecutor's Office which sought to halt the investigation into alleged irregularities in his hiring at the Diputación de Badajoz.24/01/2025 13:53:00h by Rafael Alejandro Escalona The Provincial Court of Badajoz has confirmed the summons as an investigated party of David Sánchez The decision dismisses the appeal filed by the Prosecutor's Office which sought to halt the investigation for alleged irregularities in his hiring at the Badajoz Provincial Council has caused considerable public interest by pointing to possible crimes of influence peddling and embezzlement of public funds in the Badajoz Provincial Council.  The central figure of the case is David Sánchez The Prosecutor's Office had argued that the initial order didn't sufficiently delineate the imputed facts compromised the right of defense of those involved stating that the order has sufficient motivation to continue with the process "The investigated parties have their procedural rights guaranteed and will be able to clarify their position during the proceedings," the court noted in its resolution One of the key elements of the investigation has been the intervention of corporate emails A measure that has sparked debates about privacy and the balance between the search for evidence and respect for individual rights this intervention has been crucial to justify the summons of Sánchez and the president of the Badajoz Provincial Council Miguel Ángel Gallardo | Europa PressThis case puts the spotlight on the relationship between politics and public administration Although those close to Pedro Sánchez have insisted on dissociating the president from the matter the opposition hasn't hesitated to use the case to launch criticisms the Court's ruling sets a precedent by emphasizing that the lack of detail in an order doesn't necessarily entail defenselessness as long as the affected parties have the opportunity to prepare their arguments The investigated parties will be able to request an extension to prepare their defense a right guaranteed by the current legal framework The progress of this investigation reinforces the importance of ensuring transparency in public management and equality before the law Although the case is still in a preliminary phase its impact is already being felt in political and social spheres Everything seems to indicate that 2025 will start with a loaded judicial agenda This will bring even greater scrutiny on those who hold positions of power in Spain The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. is about to undergo one of the most ambitious transformations in its history The urbanization works will cover a 1.4-kilometer stretch between Avinguda d’Icària and Plaça de les Glòries covering nine blocks and a total area of 28,420 square meters This transformation promises to change mobility and the urban environment creating a greener space adapted to the needs of the modern city One of the main features of the project is the creation of a new one-way bicycle lane that will run along the sea-mountain axis facilitating sustainable mobility in the city will connect the coastal façade with Guinardó integrating with other cycling axes such as those of carrer de la Independència and Diagonal This new infrastructure will contribute to consolidate Barcelona as one of the most cyclist-friendly cities in the world the sidewalks along the entire stretch of Carrer de Badajoz will be widened to 4.60 meters offering more space for pedestrians and promoting safer mobility This extension will be key to favoring coexistence between pedestrians The urbanization project will be carried out in two phases with a total estimated duration of two years which will begin in the second half of 2025 will cover the section between Avinguda d’Icària and Carrer de Pallars the second phase will be developed between carrer de Pere IV and avenida Diagonal The configuration of carrer de Badajoz will include a bus lane two traffic lanes and the aforementioned bicycle lane This redistribution of spaces will allow for better traffic flow and a more efficient use of public space adapting to the needs of the different road users Another key aspect of the transformation is the pacification of several intersections in the Poblenou and Parc i la Llacuna areas Raised and safe areas will be created at the intersections of carrer de Badajoz with carrer del Doctor Trueta These intersections will offer pedestrian spaces and will be equipped with additional vegetation and more permeable pavements promoting social interaction and safety in the busiest areas At the intersection of Badajoz and carrer de Ramon Turró the safety of students and families of the Voramar school will be prioritized expanding the pedestrian space and improving access to the institution the crossing with Sancho d’Ávila will be pacified in line with the characteristics of the Poblenou overpass which has already proven to be a success in improving the urban environment The project is committed to greater green coverage along carrer de Badajoz with the planting of trees and the creation of plant spaces designed to improve biodiversity Three types of plant strata will be installed: a herbaceous stratum with low-growing species a shrub stratum and a third stratum of cover trees almost double the 89 that currently exist in the area and an irrigation network will be installed to ensure the maintenance of this new vegetation The species chosen have low water requirements and can thrive in semi-shaded conditions ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project The urbanization will not only focus on aesthetic and mobility improvements but will also include a complete renovation of the basic services This involves the replacement of the pavement and the improvement of the drainage system of the carrer de Badajoz New LED lighting systems will also be installed which will improve the quality of light throughout the area reducing dark spots and favoring energy savings the urbanization will allow the extension of the hot-cold air conditioning network and the installation of pneumatic waste collection systems facilitating a more efficient and sustainable management of resources Carrer dels Almogàvers is another of the spaces that has already completed its transformation as part of the overall 22@ project The works have pacified this stretch between Badajoz and Roc Boronat creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment and promoting sustainable mobility These changes have also boosted local commerce giving a boost to the local economy in the area With the urbanization of Carrer de Badajoz Barcelona reaffirms its commitment to sustainability efficient mobility and the creation of safer and more accessible spaces for all This project will not only transform one of the main thoroughfares of 22@ but will also serve as a model for future urban interventions in the city a greater presence of greenery and the improvement of key infrastructure ensures that this transformation will not only benefit the residents of Poblenou but will also be an example of how cities can adapt to the challenges of the future Stock images by 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Created by JEZZ Media The judicial investigation takes a toll on Sánchez's brother | EDATV NEWS The hidden reason behind Sánchez's brother's surprising resignationThis is what's behind Sánchez's brother's surprising resignation06/02/2025 09:22:00h by Adais Cásares resigned from his position at the Legislature de Badajoz yesterday afternoon as Pedro Sánchez's brother is in the midst of a judicial investigation for several alleged crimes Although the investigators' work is closing in on him as the days go by there is another reason for his resignation David Sánchez's resignation comes just after the closing of the competition for the development of the 'Ópera Joven 2025' program of the Legislature de Badajoz The striking thing about this process is that it ended up with no offers no company participated in the competition presented by the Legislature to produce the Ópera Joven program organized and coordinated by Pedro Sánchez's brother No company participated in the competition for David Sánchez's opera | EDATVThe Legislature de Badajoz led by the socialist Miguel Ángel Gallardo had called the competition for a total of 373,125 euros (approximately 407,000 dollars) including VAT This was with the aim of bringing several operas to different municipalities in the province and with the possibility of extending them to some border towns with Portugal the musician announced his resignation in a letter in which he claims it is a "unilateral" decision he was leading the Performing Arts Office of the Legislature This was a matter for which he was being investigated by Judge Beatriz Biedma who stated that "everything seems to indicate that the position was created to be assigned to Mr The mentioned judge emphasized "the unnecessary nature of his functions very soon it would be suggesting that Sánchez's brother allegedly accessed his position at the Legislature de Badajoz through favoritism This event was funded by the Instituto Cervantes Judge Beatriz de Biedma is analyzing whether this festival was truly a relevant merit or a simple maneuver to inflate his resume The coincidence of dates has raised doubts about possible links between his hiring and his brother's rise to power David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón stated on January 8 that he found the offer "through Google." From that moment he decided to apply because he had just finished a master's degree in Milan David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón stated on January 8th that he found the offer "through Google" the investigation focuses on determining whether he truly met the requirements if his hiring was the result of a process directed to favor him the Legislature justified his selection by arguing that his "accredited professional profile," along with his "resume the detected irregularities have led to an investigation that could call into question the transparency of the process Spanish mayor slammed for racist comment after Real Madrid loss Pep Guardiola’s secret Barcelona trip: A last-ditch effort to save his marriage? Spanish media are in shock following an unsettling statement from Luis Oliver Jr. In a post-match interview after his team’s recent win against Villarranca made alarming threats that have drawn widespread concern Reacting to recent media criticism following Badajoz's previous loss to Jaraíz “I’m very pleased with the win but I’m tired of this week’s scandals.” Then “I’ll beat anyone who’s against my club This controversy comes just ahead of Badajoz's upcoming crucial match against Extremadura a close rival threatening their position at the top of the standings Oliver Jr.’s comments have raised alarm among fans and the media alike 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 Pedro Sánchez's brother is back in the media spotlight | EDATV NEWS The Other Contract Sánchez's Brother Was PursuingThis is the other theater that Sánchez's brother contacted27/02/2025 06:30:00h by Adais Cásares The Prime Minister's brother remains in the eye of the storm it was revealed that Sánchez's brother allegedly attempted to secure a contract at Teatro del Liceu The musician allegedly managed an agreement with the Gran Teatro del Liceu with the aim of promoting operatic productions in the Legislature de Badajoz The agreement signed between the Legislature de Badajoz and the Gran Teatro del Liceu establishes the commitment of the provincial institution | Redes socialesAccording to emails analyzed by the Central Operational Unit of the Civil Guard Sánchez maintained direct communication with Valentín Oviedo Sánchez formally proposed the possibility of collaboration to Liceu he highlighted the importance of having the support of a long-standing institution to strengthen operatic development in the region the Barcelona theater sent a proposal establishing lines of cooperation for the joint planning and execution of cultural activities The agreement signed between Legislature de Badajoz and Gran Teatro del Liceu establishes the provincial institution's commitment to project various operatic broadcasts in its spaces with special attention to the young audience Liceu will be responsible for promoting opera in various designated venues as well as facilitating access to its digital platforms for viewing the agreed performances the agreement seeks to bring this artistic genre closer to the youth population fostering their interest in music and operatic culture Pedro Sánchez's brother is once again at the center of controversy It was in 2023 when Legislature de Badajoz created a new position within the Culture area The judge investigating David Sánchez has focused her attention on the creation of this position | EDATVAll this with the aim of managing and administratively coordinating the music conservatories It is surprising since it was a task that until then fell to Sánchez's brother The person selected to perform this function was Martín Serván Corchero an experienced former PSOE councilor in Badajoz He argued that the conservatories have historically faced administrative problems since the teachers lacked knowledge in areas such as budgets The judge investigating David Sánchez has focused on the creation of this position The fact is that she suspects that Legislature may have exempted him from certain responsibilities All to allow him to focus on an opera project This position was named Head of Service for Coordination and Administrative Management of Music Conservatories who had previously appeared on the PSOE list in the 2019 municipal elections Even securing a seat in the Badajoz City Council is not only investigating the creation of David Sánchez's position in 2016 and its award in 2017 She is also investigating the possibility that Legislature reduced his duties to allow him to focus on his personal interests © 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone The Canary Islands may be renowned for their stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches but there is a hiking trail that stands out not only for its natural beauty but also for the mysteries and legends that surround it This trail has earned the nickname "the fear trail" and has been featured in travel magazines for its unique combination of breathtaking views and eerie tales Barranco de Badajoz: A Journey Through History and Legends Located in the municipality of Güímar the Barranco de Badajoz is the centrepiece of this fascinating and enigmatic 6-kilometre route This ravine is a protected natural space and is part of the Las Siete Lomas Protected Landscape an area of high ecological value in the Canary Islands and the caves and galleries found along the path make Barranco de Badajoz a truly unique location visitors encounter abandoned buildings and chambers that once served as refuges for miners extracting water and minerals One of the most emblematic spots is the Cueva del Cañizo the cave has been the subject of numerous theories regarding its use ranging from a refuge for the ancient Guanche chiefs to a site for rituals Barranco de Badajoz is not only celebrated for its scenic value and unique flora but also for the legends that cloak its history One of the most renowned stories is that of "La Niña de las Peras" (The Girl of the Pears) a girl searching for fruit in the ravine mysteriously disappeared only to return decades later without having aged a day along with other accounts of paranormal phenomena has contributed to Barranco de Badajoz’s reputation as a place of mystery and potential supernatural activity Enthusiasts of the unexplained find this trail an ideal location to investigate or simply experience the unique atmosphere of the ravine especially at dusk when the environment becomes more enigmatic and the shadows of the rocky walls seem to come alive Barranco de Badajoz is a relatively straightforward and accessible route suitable for all types of hikers trekkers can enjoy a safe and well-marked path with spectacular views and typical island vegetation The great height of the walls and the enclosed nature of the landscape give the ravine a sense of isolation perfect for those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in a natural setting A Must-Visit Destination Combining Adventure and Mystery Barranco de Badajoz is one of Spain’s most fascinating and mysterious trails and legends intertwine to offer a unique experience For those seeking to combine adventure with mystery this ravine in Tenerife is an unmissable destination that promises to captivate visitors with both its stunning beauty and its haunting stories or simply someone looking to explore the hidden gems of the Canary Islands Barranco de Badajoz offers an unforgettable journey through one of Spain’s most hauntingly beautiful landscapes The request is part of the investigation into his professional career | EDATV NEWS Unexpected twist in the case of Sánchez's brother: the judge focuses on MoncloaThe judge requests information from the Presidency about the former Moncloa advisor linked to Sánchez's brother29/01/2025 14:32:00h by Adais Cásares The magistrate of the Court of Instruction No has requested the Presidency of the Government to detail "as soon as possible," the positions held by Luis María Carrero He is a former Moncloa advisor who exchanged emails with David Sánchez The request is part of the investigation into his professional career which led him to work alongside the brother of the President of the Government The judge handling the case continues with the investigations to clarify how Luis María Carrero obtained his current position at the Badajoz Provincial Council whether his relationship with David Sánchez the brother of the President of the Government Sánchez's brother follows in Begoña Gómez's footsteps | EDATVAccording to the investigation Carrero was already in contact with the musician months before joining the regional institution emails seized by the Central Operational Unit of the Civil Guard show that while still working for the Presidency of the Government he performed various tasks for David Sánchez Sánchez's brother follows in the footsteps of Begoña Gómez While the wife of the President of the Government had a Moncloa advisor David Sánchez contacted Luis María Carrero He did so with the aim of having his operas funded with European funds The UCO found these emails in their investigation and they confirm that the official advised Sánchez's brother It should be noted that he had no connection with the Badajoz Provincial Council It's surprising how this official was on Moncloa's tightrope | Redes socialesMonths after the relationship between the two began Carrero requested to be transferred to the provincial corporation of Badajoz It is surprising how this official was on the edge at Moncloa as indicated in the affectionate email to the "little brother." In fact he began his email like this: "I'm waiting to see if they kick me out of Moncloa this week." the most notable aspect of this email is how he advised Sánchez's brother to apply for European funding for his projects "I'm sending you three little things related to what we've talked about these days." In addition to this he provided the guidelines to follow: "Right now there are three budget calculations and that can't be for what's coming in the next two weeks." The entire conversation is under the context of the Operegrina program This was a collaboration agreement that the Ministry of Culture signed with the Badajoz Provincial Council on April 12 This program included the injection of European funds for the Performing Arts Office Sánchez's brother continues to make headlines | EDATV NEWS The email being investigated by the UCO that puts Sánchez's brother against the ropesIt belongs to Yolanda Sánchez director of the Juan Vázquez Professional Music Conservatory of Badajoz.05/02/2025 13:24:00h by Gonzalo Pinilla Sánchez's brother continues to make headlines The Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard is investigating the personal email of an employee of the Legislature de Badajoz director of the Juan Vázquez Professional Music Conservatory in Badajoz stated that certain emails had disappeared from her inbox This happened without her voluntarily deleting them Judge Beatriz Biedma has authorized the use of "forensic computer tools" to analyze her accounts This without her voluntarily deleting them | Redes socialesAccording to the media the magistrate has authorized the UCO's request to examine in detail a second email account belonging to the conservatory director the decision to investigate Yolanda Sánchez's email is "to conduct an analysis of the communications maintained with the ultimate goal of deepening the investigation of the facts." More specifically there is special interest in the "content of all folders in which the email storage is divided." There they include "folders containing deleted items This position allowed him to be in charge of the music conservatories of the Legislature de Badajoz | EDATVThis is how David Sánchez inflated his CVDavid Sánchez Pérez-Castejón The case documentation reveals that the musician included the program of the II Duende Film and Music Festival Judge Beatriz de Biedma is analyzing whether this festival was truly a relevant merit or just a maneuver to inflate his resume The Legislature de Badajoz puts Sánchez's brother in check | EDATV NEWS The Provincial Council Doesn't Know Why Sánchez's Brother Dated His Work in PenRespond like this to the doubts about why David Sánchez signed his position with a pen on some reports that certify his work13/02/2025 16:55:00h by Jose Andres Jorge Barceló Sánchez's Brother Put in Check by the Badajoz Provincial Council The organization has informed Judge Biedma that they don't know why the reports were signed by hand These are the reports that support his work in the institution and were signed and dated by hand instead of digitally The magistrate had requested the documentation that would verify the functions performed by Sánchez as coordinator of the province's conservatories she asked the Provincial Council for explanations which in its reply to the court claimed to be unaware of the reason for this practice the Provincial Council itself has put Sánchez's brother in serious trouble The reply from the Provincial Council about Sánchez's brother and his pen signature | Redes socialesThe Unusual Justification for Sánchez's Brother's Work Attendance on PaperSánchez's brother and the Badajoz Provincial Council are in the news again The Badajoz Provincial Council has presented documents with handwritten dates and signatures to justify David Sánchez's work activity handwritten dates and signatures of the Prime Minister's brother This detail has piqued the judge's interest it is customary for it to have electronic signatures Sánchez's brother against the ropes | EDATVThese reports were sent to the Investigative Court number 3 of Badajoz on February 4 Precisely one day before David Sánchez submitted his resignation The investigation seeks to clarify whether he was actually performing his duties in the position he held The newspaper El Independiente has published those handwritten signatures with a blue ink pen on the printed sheet Something that has obviously caught the judge's attention Sánchez's brother continues to make headlines and continues to stir controversy The latest points directly to that medical leave that David Sánchez presented to the Badajoz Provincial Council let's remember that last week he resigned from his position as head of the Performing Arts Office of the Provincial Council that medical leave is generating controversy again He will benefit from Spanish Social Security while paying income tax in Portugal David Sánchez will be entitled to receive a benefit although fiscally he continues to pay taxes in a special way in Elvas All this after being granted the non-habitual resident regime of Portugal and having the cross-border worker permit to file a medical leave that will replace the three months' notice The period that contemplates the termination of a voluntary contract Nunez de Balboa is a 500MW photovoltaic solar plant located in Usagre It is the largest photovoltaic plant in Europe Spanish energy company Nunez de Balboa developed the project in partnership with Ecoenergias del Guadiana The solar power project involved an investment of approximately €300m ($328m) The first MWh of power was fed to the electricity grid in April 2020 marking the commissioning of the solar plant Nunez de Balboa has a maximum grid connection capacity of 391MW The construction of the plant began in March 2019 and was completed in December 2019 It created more than 1,200 jobs with 70% of those provided to locals The project is expected to meet the energy needs of 250,000 people and eliminate 215,000t of CO₂ emissions annually Iberdrola negotiated long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with three Spanish companies to promote the consumption of sustainable energy The company’s plans in Spain include the installation of 3GW of new renewable power by 2022 and commissioning of 10GW by 2030 The Nunez de Balboa photovoltaic plant is located in the Extremaduran province of Badajoz in the south-western part of Spain The facility covers a surface area of approximately 1,000ha The Nunez de Balboa photovoltaic plant can produce approximately 832GWh of clean power a year The solar project comprises 1.43 million solar photovoltaic panels installed on 288,000 ground mounts the panels have a total weight of more than 12,100t The power plant is equipped with 115 inverters and two substations The photovoltaic solar plant is installed with a DC power of 500MW and features 1,500 Vdc technology in solar panels and inverters It has more than 2,000km of medium and low-tension cables The entire power grid connection infrastructure was developed as part of the project The solar panels in the power plant produce DC power which is converted into AC using inverters The generated power is transferred to the 400kV Bienvenida substation located in the Badajoz province The plant is financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Credito Oficial (ICO) Both financial institutions signed a funding agreement with Iberdrola in Madrid in July 2019 The EIB agreed to provide €145m ($163.4m), while ICO contributed €140m ($158m) to support the development of Nunez de Balboa solar project was contracted to monitor the power plant using its GPM SCADA management solution The monitoring work involves controlling the devices of the plant individually executing commands and obtaining real-time data related to energy production Iberdrola selected Cemosa to provide technical assistance for the plant construction in February 2019 It included the supervision of civil works assembly of plant equipment and commissioning Chinese company GCLSI supplied solar modules with a total capacity of 150MW under a contract awarded in March 2019 Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network OHLA will participate in the construction of the 330 MWp Renopool photovoltaic park in Badajoz (Spain) it will be the largest solar project promoted by Plentiude worldwide is active in over 15 countries across the world with a business model integrating the production of electricity from renewable sources The photovoltaic installation will generate 660 GWh per year equivalent to the energy consumption of around 200,000 households and will feature seven photovoltaic plants and one electric substation near Solana de los Barros It will be built using the best available technologies The Renopool solar park will be connected to the national transmission grid through infrastructure consisting of three connection nodes and a high-voltage line built and shared with other developers OHLA’s portfolio includes more than 30 renewable energy projects with a total installed capacity of close to 2,300 MW This energy would supply approximately 1,000,000 homes per year All of this is part of its firm commitment to combat climate change aiming for carbon neutrality and directing all its efforts towards a circular economy the company has recently been awarded a new photovoltaic project in Castilla la Mancha in addition to another in Zaragoza and another in the province of Seville construction and commissioning of a 130 MW photovoltaic plant in Badajoz (Spain) which will generate more than 240,000 MWh/year of 100% clean energy and will supply electricity to some 70,000 homes The requested URL was not found on this server Heritage protection: ACCIONA Energía will finance and undertake the archaeological works to preserve the remains Construction works at three of ACCIONA Energía's photovoltaic plants in Almendralejo (Badajoz Spain) has brought to light a series of significant archaeological remains including a set of Chalcolithic settlements dating back more than 5,000 years ACCIONA Energía began construction of the Extremadura I II and III photovoltaic complex in November 2021 Archaeological remains came to light during the clearing of the land prior to construction the company started working hand in hand with archaeologists heritage conservation specialists and the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage of the Regional Government of Extremadura to locate six of them from the Chalcolithic period – dating from the last centuries of the 4th millennium BC and the early centuries of the 3rd millennium BC – and another five sites from dates ranging from the Bronze and Iron Ages (2nd and 1st millennium BC respectively) to the Lower Roman Empire period (3rd to 5th centuries AD) ACCIONA Energía adapted the design and configuration of its solar project to ensure the protection and preservation of the remains which in total cover 30 hectares of archaeological protective zone "Protecting the archaeological sites has been a priority for us from the very first minute we hired the services of an archaeology and heritage conservation company worked in constant coordination with the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage of the Regional Government of Extremadura and adapted the initial configuration of the plant to the layout and protection margins of the remains," says Mikel Ortiz de Latierro ACCIONA Energía's Director of Environment Works to date have focused on clearing the vegetation and setting a perimeter protection area of 25 meters that will remain free of construction works some archaeological pieces were found and are being studied at the laboratory of the research team that carried out the excavation works The aim now is to undertake the full excavation of the site through a program entirely financed by ACCIONA Energía "We are very excited about this project as the recovery of this valuable heritage will undoubtedly boost tourism and the economy of the area We have already received the first academic visitors who have shown great interest in the sites," explains Mikel Ortiz de Latierro stands out as one of the six ‘causewayed enclosures’ unearthed formed by an enclosure marked out by ditches are surrounded by a series of concentric causeways The fortification delimits ancient settlements of prehistoric Chalcolithic communities and covers a large area of land This discovery is exceptional due to its good state of preservation and it’s key for the further study of the period "These fortifications usually delimit a settlement or an area to monitor the surroundings," says Alicia Lizarraga to protect the community and its resources from wild animals and from conflicts with other peoples.” This type of archaeological vestiges is hardly recognizable to the naked eye as the action of time and vegetation tends to erase them from the surface it has been possible to identify the remains thanks to the previous intensive prospecting of the land and the archaeological clearing work carried out before the solar complex construction works which made it possible to locate and delimit the site The Italian energy group Eni continues to enrich its portfolio of renewable projects in Spain the acquisition from Plenium Partners of a solar photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 200 megawatts peak (MWp) that Ferrovial is building in Badajoz Industry sources reported this to the newspaper "El Economista" The value of the plant once it comes into operation in 2024 would exceed 200 million euros 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 HM King Felipe VI of Spain and the President of the Government inaugurate the first phase of the Plasencia-Cáceres-Mérida-Badajoz line Ferrovial Construction has executed 124.26 km of the total length of 265.80 km of track on the Plasencia-Badajoz line which represents 46.75% of the total assembly of this high-speed railway section Ferrovial Construction has completed four projects: Track assembly of the Cáceres-Mérida section With a total of 42 kilometers of the Madrid-Extremadura high-speed line included the installation of high-speed Iberian gauge track on a platform built for double track between the Extremadura towns of Cáceres and Mérida Track assembly of the Mérida-Badajoz section The execution of this track assembly construction project includes more than 35 kilometers of high-speed track assembly in Iberian gauge on platform executed for double track between the Extremadura towns of Mérida and Badajoz 34.11 km of AV general track and 1.21 km of track were installed between the connections of La Isla divergence (on the Mérida side) and San Nicolás divergence (from the Badajoz side) Construction project for the duplication of the Cáceres-Mérida section This 43.83-kilometer section of the Madrid-Extremadura-Portuguese Border high-speed line was awarded in September 2019 and included the doubling of the high-speed Iberian gauge track on a platform built for double track between the Extremadura towns of Mérida and Badajoz This action doubled the track executed in the Vía Cáceres assembly contract The connections between the high-speed line and the conventional track in the Isla fork-San Nicolás divergence section makes it possible for the definitive configuration of the high-speed line between Mérida and Badajoz to be a single new Iberian gauge track on a double-track platform (the second track is the existing conventional track) HEAD OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS HEAD OF US CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND London hosted the final gala of the Women in Construction amp Engineering 2023 Awards the prestigious European award that highlights women in the sector internationally This year 8217 s winner.. 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Can try another term or browse the main menu to find what you are looking for Can agricultural investment help countries develop their economies Constantin Arminjon examines Franco’s ambitious plan to reform Badajoz while investment increased agricultural productivity it did little to industrialise the region and bring forward sustained economic growth Francisco Franco ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975 Franco’s regime took a policy stance in favour of strong interventionism in the economy Particularly ambitious was its intervention in the region of Badajoz The plan for Badajoz (Plan Badajoz) aimed to create an extensive network of dams and canals that would irrigate 115,000 hectares of land Franco’s government hoped to revitalize a region plagued by urban flight The plan estimated that three hundred new villages would settle around the eventual fertile lands the plan was subject to widespread scepticism International creditors worried that the cash-strapped Spanish government could not afford to spend what would amount to 2.1 billion dollars in today’s currency on agricultural renewal no quantitative assessment has been conducted to determine the magnitude of the effect of the project A clear statistical analysis of the plan’s effects was never conducted to back any statement which relied largely on circumstantial evidence a serious oversight considering the wide availability of municipal data collected between the 1950s and 1970s My research reveals that while agricultural productivity increased industrial concentration and incomes stagnated in the parts of the province that were directly next to the dams and canals Rural populations across Spain declined between 1950 and 1980 as the nation staggered disjointedly toward an industrialized economy the rural population around municipalities affected by the plan experienced greater rural-urban emigration than municipalities not affected by the plan Plan-Badajoz municipalities that received economic had on average 1,159 more inhabitants by 1980 than non-Plan-Badajoz municipalities the average size of parcels was significantly larger in the areas affected by the intervention the average number of industries didn’t increase in the Plan-Badajoz municipalities Why didn’t the Plan Badajoz manage to stimulate local industry the Francoist government made crucial mistakes It explicitly left the industrialization and electrification of the region to private initiative only taking charge of the planification and execution of infrastructure specifically relating to agricultural development The Francoist government thought that the infrastructure it provided in one sector would stimulate private initiative in another But this view overlooks the fact that local private savings were still too small to afford the high upfront costs of modern infrastructure Although the population enjoyed better living standards in the 1970s than they did in the 1950s it would be an overstatement to claim that they had enough savings to start businesses what the Francoist government called a “lack of private initiative” or what I would more neutrally call a “lack of private capital” restrained the local entrepreneurial spirit the Badajoz province had to compete against pre-existing industrial centres and provinces along the Mediterranean coast for private investments Domestic and foreign investors chose the safer bets the Spanish economy following the 1960s economic reforms which put an end to isolation and adopted more free-market stances Badajoz’s timing would have always made economic growth difficult research on the ability of agriculture plans to generate long term economic growth seems to indicate that while increased agricultural productivity does help growth on the short-term in industrializing and industrialized country it fails to generate growth in other sectors through spillover This is what we see in the province of Badajoz With high demographic pressure and relatively low barriers to migration it appears that the plan Badajoz only stimulated the province’s rapid rural exodus and increased urbanization without however kickstarting the expected industrial process it must be said that the plan had a beneficial effect on the local economy to the extent that it reduced chronic unemployment and poverty in the region an analysis of population trends suggests that the municipalities left outside of the plan suffered a much stronger rural exodus As mentioned before the agrarian part of the plan was a relative success in terms of creating spillover effects into other economic sectors The experience of Badajoz in Spain bears some interesting lessons on the role of infrastructure investment in rural regions As struggle for irrigation and water management become more pressing issues across the globe become more relevant for states planning and fighting against desertification Constantin Arminjon graduated in 2023 with a BSc in Economics and Economic History He currently works as an economist for the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority Home - The Church - Oldest underground Church used by early Christians in Spain discovered The oldest documented place of Christian worship in Spain is in Mérida. In the late 1980s, a Roman house dating back more than 1,700 years was discovered in the city.  Almost 30 years later, in 2008, the place was being refurbished for conferences and exhibitions. It was then that archaeologists found a hole at the bottom of the basement.  When archaeologists descended into the hole, they found paintings that were clearly Christian. There were images of a Chi Rho in the center as well as engravings of loaves, fish and anchors. It was a secret Church, since, at that time, there were frequent persecutions against Christians. This place of worship has since been documented as the oldest in Spain.  Francisco Javier says he still gets chills when he remembers one of the times he went down to the excavation site. There, he found one of his colleagues sitting in silence praying the rosary.   The goal is to open the remains of this ancient Church to visitors in the future. Visitors will be able to experience what life was like for Christians in the 3rd century AD. Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.1003207 This article is part of the Research TopicFreshwater Science in the Tropical AnthropoceneView all 8 articles man has imposed his activities above the natural processes of ecosystems Rivers have undergone major changes associated with urban centers so monitoring them is important to determine their status and suitability to provide environmental services Studies applying the community ecology approach such as energy flow in aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblages may be appropriate to determine their status and functioning This study characterized an Andean river that runs across the city of Ayacucho (Peru) Water physicochemical parameters and biotic quality indices were used and compared with the abundance of trophic guild components and functional feeding groups to demonstrate that the latter are at least equally suitable to estimate water quality The river section studied ranged from 2640 to 2900 m a.s.l and was monitored in the wet and dry seasons Six monitoring stations were established according to the extent of the influence of the urban center Water physicochemical variables and macroinvertebrate abundances were determined A Surber net was used for multihabitat sampling; macroinvertebrates were identified to genus level (in most cases) and counted to estimate relative abundances herbivore) were formed using the genus data from identification according to the information available in Argentina Functional feeding groups were set based on the classification of families The sensitivity of trophic metrics was assessed by relating them to environmental variables and the Andean Biotic Index (ABI) the Biological Monitoring Working Party adapted for Colombia (BMWP/Col.) Environmental variables and biotic indices increased significantly in the most impacted stations where the abundance of most taxa decreased The components of trophic guilds and functional groups varied and those feeding on fine particles increased in sites with a higher urban impact The metrics based on trophic characteristics were highly correlated with the BMWP/Col and ABI indices these indices can be used to estimate river water quality and provide information on its functioning the information generated from them is inadequate to determine the functioning of these ecosystems from an energy standpoint which is an important parameter in altered systems such as organic matter in wastewater either untreated or subjected to basic treatment only promotes the presence or dominance of groups that are able to use these resources at the expense of others in addition to providing information on its functioning at the energy level and ecosystem heterogeneity contribute to the lack of detailed information for the Neotropical region Many Andean rivers are being disturbed by urban centers which flows across the city of Ayacucho from south to north showing a marked gradient of human population density settled on its banks This has led to modifications in channel morphology our working hypothesis is that the assessment of the status of an urban river based on trophic guilds and functional feeding groups yields a similar or better diagnosis than quality indices based on a taxonomic approach at the family level besides providing information on its trophic functioning Location of the study area in the Alameda River microbasin The river crosses the urban area of Ayacucho over approximately 5 km The river flows across steep slopes with riparian vegetation dominated by permanent xeric vegetation constituted by Cedrela lilloi Pennisetum clandestinum is common on downstream banks as well as vegetable crops of Apium graveolens The natural river channel is frequently invaded by urban constructions as a result of unrestrained urban growth. Ayacucho shows an annual population growth rate of 3.7%, one of the highest in Peru; it was home to 216 444 inhabitants in 2017 (INEI, 2017) The river running across the city is channeled It is also the final recipient of an artificial drainage system encompassing the historic city center and natural gorges whose microbasins cover a large part of the urban area the river receives wastewater from households with no basic services and effluents from a treatment plant including physical and biological wastewater treatment Six monitoring stations (I, II, III, IV, V, and VI) were established considering aspects of accessibility and location relative to the urban center (Figure 1) Samples were collected in duplicate from November 2019 to February 2020 (wet season) and from July to October 2021 (dry season) Stations I and II were located on the periphery of the city considered reference sites with no direct urban influence; stations III and IV were located within the city and stations V and VI downstream (outside the city) Station VI was directly affected by the effluents of a wastewater treatment plant and human settlements The environmental variables of water recorded in situ were pH and electrical conductivity, using a Hanna HI 9829 portable multi-parameter analyzer. In the laboratory, total hardness, chlorides, turbidity, nitrates, and phosphates were determined using the methodology recommended by the American Public Health Association (APHA, 2017); the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) was determined with a BOD BD-600 (Lovibond) measurement system Once the specimens were identified and counted they were placed in 70% ethanol test tubes and deposited in the Limnology Department of the Natural History Museum at the Universidad Nacional de San Cristobal de Huamanga The trophic guilds categories considered in this study were predator, herbivore, and detritivore, based on information available for South America (Guzmán-Soto and Tamarís-Turizo, 2014; Reynaga et al., 2017; Silva and Huamantinco, 2022). The “omnivore” category was not considered despite its inclusion in the classification by Ramirez and Gutiérrez-Fonseca (2014) to facilitate the allocation of the identified taxa in any of the above categories This procedure was not possible in the case of 10 taxa Planariidae) or because the available information is contradictory (Tipulidae) The functional feeding group categories considered were predator, filter-feeder, perforator, scraper, and collector (Ramírez and Gutiérrez-Fonseca, 2014), and 23 of the 24 families reported were assigned (Planariidae was excluded for lack of information). It is recommended that the allocation to a given functional group or trophic guild be made at the species or genus level (Merrit et al., 2008); however it was done at the family level because of the lack of detailed information to produce preliminary data on the behavior of functional groups in an urban Andean river Water quality estimates were obtained through the indices BMWP/Col (Biological Monitoring Working Party adapted for Colombia) (Roldán, 2003), ABI (Andean Biotic Index) (Acosta et al., 2009), and EPT (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera) (Klemm et al., 2002) The first two were estimated according to the presence of families with tolerances ranging from 1 to 10 (lower values indicate a higher tolerance to disturbance); the third is based on the relative abundance of the specimens classified in those three orders The estimated scores were used for statistical analyses rather than the quality categories usually derived from the transformed scores p < 0.05) were performed between the percentages of trophic groups These analyses were performed using the packages Vegan (Oksanen et al., 2017) and FactoMineR (Lê et al., 2008) in R version 3.5.1 (R Core Team, 2015) and the software PAST version 3.02 The values of the physicochemical parameters measured at each sampling station are shown in Table 1 The variables generally displayed a wide range of values over a short section of the river An increasing trend was observed from station I to station VI except for pH: Stations V and VI recorded the highest values; Stations I and II All variables showed significant differences (p < 0.05) between sampling stations The variables related to organic pollution by wastewater showed 4- to 8-fold increases from station I to station VI for chlorides and conductivity while nitrates and BOD5 showed increases of 19.5 and 28.7 times respectively; phosphates was the parameter with the highest increase (90.6 times) Physicochemical characteristics (mean and standard deviation) of water at the Alameda River sampling stations and phosphates were significantly higher in the dry season (p < 0.05) while turbidity was higher in the wet season (p < 0,001); conductivity and BOD5 showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) The cluster analysis defined five groups, with stations I and II forming a single group (p > 0.05) and the rest stations as separate groups (Figure 2A). In the product biplot of the principal component analysis (Figure 2B) of the relationship between physicochemical variables and sampling stations the first two components explain more than 98% of the variability; these results are consistent with the cluster analysis Stations V and VI are associated with total hardness and III are located in an opposite plane for recording the lowest values (A) Cluster dendrogram based on physicochemical variables of the sampling stations (B) Principal Component Analysis (PCA) biplot based on physicochemical variables and sampling stations The NPMANOVA showed significant differences (F = 76.44; p = 0.0001) when sampling stations were compared but stations I and II were not (p = 0.513) confirming the findings with the cluster and PCA analyses The rarefaction curve (Figure 3) showed that sample sizes above 30 show no significant increases in taxa richness at any of the six sampling stations indicating that most species have been collected Accumulation curve according to the number of samples collected in the Alameda River microbasin A total of 23 765 individuals were collected, comprising 35 taxa distributed in 11 orders and 24 families (Table 2) The highest diversity and abundance corresponded to the class Insecta The number of taxa decreased gradually by 13 taxa (approximately 56%) as the river flowed through the city from station I to station VI This same trend is also observed in total abundance from 9 405 individuals at station I to 155 at station VI The most abundant taxa were Simulium (Diptera: Simuliidae) and Macrelmis (Coleoptera: Elmidae) corresponding to 70.12% of the total number of organisms collected A total of 11 taxa were recorded at all stations The following taxa (number of individuals in parentheses) decreased from station I to station VI: Macrelmis (6 718) and Lumbriculidae (100); the opposite trend was recorded for Alotanypus (333) which showed higher abundances at stations V and VI Diptera attained the highest number of individuals (14 448) grouped into nine families and 12 genera followed by Coleoptera (6813 individuals in one family and one genus) and Lumbriculida were recorded at all stations while Plecoptera and Megaloptera were recorded only at stations I Taxonomic composition and total abundance of macroinvertebrates at the sampling stations in the Alameda River microbasin Finally, the abundance of orders recorded over the entire sampling period differed between monitoring stations, with Diptera increasing downstream (p < 0.05), whereas the orders Coleoptera and Ephemeroptera showed the opposite trend (Figure 4) Percentage of aquatic macroinvertebrate orders by sampling stations in the Alameda River the most abundant taxa in the wet season were Simulium (7 608 individuals) and Macrelmis (2 304 individuals) while Corydalus (Megaloptera: Corydalidae) and Planariidae (Tricladida) recorded no individuals the most abundant taxa in the dry season were Macrelmis (4 414 individuals) with no individuals recorded for Tabanus (Diptera: Tabanidae) and Leptohypes (Ephemeroptera: Leptohypidae) According to the alpha diversity between the sampling stations (Table 3) the species richness (S) was higher at stations I and III and lower at station VI (p > 0.05) The Shannon Wiener diversity index (H) ranged between 1.53 (station I) and 1.96 (station IV) and dominance (D) varied from 0.66 (station I) to 0.79 (station IV); in both cases the variation was not significant (p > 0.05) Mean alpha diversity and water quality indices for the Alameda River sampling stations With regard to the water quality indices, BMWP/Col, ABI, and EPT decreased gradually from station I to station VI. According to the quality categories, BMWP/Col lists stations I, II, and III as questionable and stations IV, V, and VI as critical. According to the ABI index, stations I, II and III show moderate water quality, and stations IV, V, and VI have poor quality. Finally, according to the EPT index, all stations had poor quality (Table 3) The NPMANOVA analysis determined that stations I and III are similar to each other (p > 0.05) whereas stations V and VI differ from all other stations (p < 0.01) but are similar to each other (p = 0.001) The groups forming the trophic guilds showed variable relative abundances between the wet and dry seasons (Figure 5A) The abundance of detritivores and herbivores amounts to more than 98% and 95% for the wet and dry seasons with clear trends in abundance observed in the sampling stations Detritivores showed a 4.9-fold increase in abundance from station I to station VI in the wet season and a 10.6-increase in the dry season Herbivores showed a declining trend by just over one-half between stations I and VI The abundance of predators was higher at stations I and III and then decreased in the downstream seasons Relative abundance by sampling stations and season of the year in the Alameda River In the functional feeding groups (Figure 5B) filter-feeders and collectors accumulate the highest densities (>95%) Filter-feeders are generally more abundant at stations I and II decreasing at stations V and VI; the opposite trend was observed in collectors as they increased at stations V and VI (mainly in the wet season) Predators and perforators are most abundant at the upstream sampling stations (I and the latter group is not recorded at station VI Scrapers are also more abundant at stations I The Kruskal-Wallis test confirmed the above trend for both trophic guilds and functional feeding groups showing a significant difference (p < 0.005) the NPMANOVA for trophic guilds showed that stations I and VI differ from the rest (p < 0.05) while stations II and III (p = 0.8284) and stations V and VI (p = 0,394) showed no differences The NPMANOVA results for the functional feeding groups were similar to those for the trophic guilds For trophic guilds, the first two PCA components explain 94.6% of the variance (Figure 6A). Detritivores are related to total hardness, chlorides, electrical conductivity, turbidity, phosphates, nitrates, and BOD5, which reached peak values at stations V and VI; on the other hand, herbivores and predators are related to pH, which was higher at stations I and II. Also, in Figure 6B the first two components explain 98.1% of the variance; herbivores and predators are positively and significantly correlated with the indices BMWP/Col whereas detritivores showed a significant negative correlation (p < 0.05) Principal Component Analysis (PCA) biplot based on (A) trophic guilds and physicochemical variables (B) trophic guilds and water quality indices (C) functional groups and physicochemical variables and (D) functional groups and water quality indices which reached minimum values at stations V and VI and scrapers exhibit the opposite behavior and are located on the opposite side of the figure The indices BMWP/Col and ABI showed a highly significant correlation (<0.01) with all the components of the trophic and functional groups; the EFA was not significantly correlated (p > 0.05) with predators within trophic groups and filter-feeders within functional groups (Table 4) Spearman’s Rho coefficients are positive for predators and herbivores and negative for detritivores within trophic guilds Spearman’s Rho correlation coefficients of water quality indices with trophic guilds and functional feeding groups The high water conductivity from stations III to VI is a clear indicator of the entrance of salts from local wastewater discharges; although it is not a water quality parameter As regards the abundance of macroinvertebrate orders, the Diptera increased downstream, contrasting with the trend of decreasing abundance observed for Coleoptera and Ephemeroptera. The prevalence of preimaginal stages of dipterans is likely due to the wide variety of aquatic habitats where they thrive, which is greater than for other insect orders (Castillo et al., 2018; Omar et al., 2020) Our results differ in the composition and abundance of aquatic macroinvertebrates from other studies on South American rivers with urban influence (Restrepo-Manrique and Salcedo-Reyes, 2018; Castro et al., 2020; Rios-Touma et al., 2022) This is probably due to differences in latitude as well as to the collection effort employed this effect was not marked in the Alameda River only BMWP/Col and ABI showed quality categories that differentiate one station from another which is not the case with EPT due to the infrequent presence of organisms in such orders Fine debris, such as finely particulate organic matter, is the main food resource in tropical streams (Tomanova et al., 2006), so it is frequently found in the gut contents of macroinvertebrates (Villada-Bedoya et al., 2017; Silva and Huamantinco, 2022) and is directly related to the abundance of collectors (Chara-Serna et al., 2012) The Alameda River—a recipient of treated and untreated wastewater—increases the availability of finely particulate organic matter; this promotes the population growth of organisms that use this food resource and withstand the environmental limitations derived from the change in physicochemical characteristics (pollution) Detritivores (trophic guilds) and collectors (functional feeding groups) increase their abundance in areas impacted by urban activities while predators and herbivores (trophic guilds) we observed an association between environmental variables indicating organic pollution (nutrients BOD5) and detritivores (trophic guilds); however it is less clear for the functional feeding groups probably because the taxonomic level used in this case was family we observed an unequivocal relationship between quality index scores (ABI BMWP/Col) and all the categories of trophic guilds and functional feeding groups because there is a marked gradient of human influence in the river studied with the more abundant groups in less impacted areas indicating better river water conditions it is negative with the most abundant groups in the most impacted stations no relationship was observed with all of the categories in any of the two groups; besides this index did not differentiate monitoring stations into quality categories This difference can be explained because the other two indices have been validated and calibrated for South America These reasons lead us to believe that research on aquatic macroinvertebrates based on trophic guilds and functional feeding groups is an important approach for determining water quality and understanding the effects of human activities on the functioning of aquatic ecosystems from a community ecology perspective it is necessary to conduct further research at different latitudes and altitudes in the Neotropics covering different types and gradients of human impact as this will allow recording the current variability with the resulting generalization of the results The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/Supplementary Materials further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding authors Writing—original draft preparation; Review and editing To the Vice-rectorate of Research at the Universidad Nacional de San Cristobal de Huamanga and the General Office of Research and Innovation to the Natural History Museum of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos and the Research Office of the Universidad Privada del Norte to the Universidad Peruana Los Andes and the Universidad Nacional Intercultural de la Selva Central Juan Santos Atahualpa Thanks also to Maria Elena Sanchez-Salazar for the English translation of the manuscript The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential 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Site powered by Webvision Cloud Extremadura’s sector is undergoing an important transformation with the expansion of intensive olive crops Spain has under­gone a sig­nif­i­cant trans­for­ma­tion due to inten­sive farm­ing meth­ods lead­ing to increased pro­duc­tion and a shift towards higher qual­ity oils Badajoz is the lead­ing province in olive oil pro­duc­tion in Extremadura with a focus on pro­mot­ing unique olive vari­eties and expand­ing into inter­na­tional mar­kets National and global dis­tinc­tions to the qual­ity of its olive oils new approaches to olive cul­ti­va­tion and pro­cess­ing and a greater prod­uct pres­ence in inter­na­tional mar­kets are some ingre­di­ents of the trans­for­ma­tion of Extremadura’s olive sec­tor a change that is help­ing olive oil become a more rel­e­vant prod­uct in the econ­omy of this Spanish com­mu­nity The meta­mor­pho­sis derives from a con­tin­ued growth result­ing from inten­sive olive grove farm­ing This has helped expand the cul­ti­vated sur­face to the point olives are now Extremadura’s largest crop Intensive and super inten­sive olive cul­ti­va­tion offers advan­tages that have con­tributed to its pro­lif­er­a­tion in Extremadura in the last few years Intensive and super inten­sive meth­ods facil­i­tate mech­a­niza­tion Their irri­ga­tion grants sta­bil­ity to the crops The reduced har­vest­ing costs lead to a more prof­itable effort amid a grow­ing global demand and reduced pro­duc­tion in some other olive grow­ing areas Extremadura’s olive sector’s rev­o­lu­tion is led by Badajoz Spain’s top olive oil pro­ducer out­side Andalusia Badajoz rep­re­sents 88.6 per­cent of Extremadura’s olive pro­duc­tion 3.5 per­cent of Spain’s pro­duc­tion and 1.7 per­cent of the world’s pro­duc­tion Between 2006 and 2017 Badajoz’s olive grove sur­face grew by almost 25 per­cent Although tra­di­tional groves still rep­re­sent around 80 per­cent of the region’s total sur­face irri­gated groves are grow­ing at a faster pace of 67.5 per­cent ver­sus 9 per­cent of tra­di­tional plan­ta­tions Badajoz and Cáceres are the main olive oil-pro­duc­ing provinces in Extremadura which in the 2017/18 cam­paign har­vested a total of 73,000 tons of olives a fig­ure that is expected to reach 100,000 soon This increase has had an impact on olive mills which are adapt­ing their facil­i­ties to han­dle a larger pro­duc­tion with greater qual­ity and also mak­ing a bet on olive tourism Private label olive oil brands also grew sig­nif­i­cantly in the region Extremadura has sev­eral autho­rized olive vari­eties for olive oil and table olives includ­ing Manzanilla de Sevilla Manzanilla Cacereña is the region’s olive star and was respon­si­ble for help­ing pro­mote Extremaduran brands inter­na­tion­ally Some projects are revi­tal­iz­ing rare vari­eties like Azulejo or Pico Limón Gata-Hurdes and Aceite Monterrubio are the community’s two DOPs for olive oil and are pro­moted by Alimentos de Extremadura, the community’s pro­mo­tional body for its geo­graphic des­ig­na­tions Both pro­duce out­stand­ing oils with fruity aro­mas Gata-Hurdes pro­tects EVOO obtained exclu­sively from olives of the Manzanilla Cacereña vari­ety har­vested by hand Monterrubio’s olive groves are younger but pro­duce a very high-qual­ity olive oil from Cornezuelo Only EVOOs with an acid­ity of less than 1 per­cent are cer­ti­fied Quality improve­ment of olive oils has been a key com­ple­ment to inten­sive cul­ti­va­tion meth­ods in the trans­for­ma­tion of Extremadura’s olive oil sec­tor One major dif­fer­ence has been that olives are now har­vested ear­lier with the objec­tive of obtain­ing more fruity and aro­matic oils with longer shelf lives even if this might sig­nif­i­cantly lower yields This qual­ity has been rec­og­nized locally where more oils are qual­i­fied as extra vir­gin and inter­na­tion­ally at com­pe­ti­tions includ­ing the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition Some com­pa­nies are already export­ing oils to inter­na­tional mar­kets as Italy or the United States Innovation is also at the industry’s fore­front a com­pany in Cáceres that pro­duced an olive oil with unusu­ally high phe­no­lic lev­els which is attrib­uted mainly to Extremadura’s ter­roir It is expected that approx­i­mately 20,000 new olive grove hectares will be planted in the next few years and it appears inten­sive and super inten­sive plant­i­ngs will lead the future path of the olive oil sec­tor in Extremadura offer­ing com­pet­i­tive price options for more pro­fes­sional crops while rep­re­sent­ing another chal­lenge to tra­di­tional olive groves with higher pro­duc­tion costs More articles on:  , , Award-Winning Catalan Producer Bets on Growing Demand for Arbequina Two heat-hampered harvests have not deterred the producers behind Gaudea who are betting that demand for Arbequina extra virgin olive oil will keep growing Researchers Introduce AI Tool to Help Olive Farmers Predict Harvest Timing Using machine learning to analyze a range of data points from model farms researchers were able to predict the timing of the olive harvest with 90 percent accuracy Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else Researchers Transform Olive Grove Waste Into Bioplastic Turning olive tree leaves and branches into biopolymers would provide environmental economic and social benefits to olive farmers Spanish Table Olive Sector on Edge After Trump Election Win already reeling from tariffs imposed during the first Trump administration Spanish Olive Oil Production Continues to Beat Expectations While this year’s yield remains significantly below the five-year average it exceeded initial expectations by 11 percent and surpassed last year’s historically poor harvest by 28 percent New Deoleo CEO Inherits Legal and Financial Challenges will steer the world's largest olive oil bottler through legal challenges and debt restructuring Olive Oil Exports from Spain Reach Record High, Defying Production Hurdles Exporters saw revenues rise by more than 50 percent even as they shipped average volumes (MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Fambul, one of Sierra Leone’s leading child-welfare organizations will better be able to help street children thanks to a city bus donation from the city of Badajoz the capital of the Province of Badajoz in the community of Extremadura The city bus will be used as a mobile unit that will help thousands of children at risk of exclusion who are living on the streets of the city It will serve to provide medical assistance The initiative is part of the project “Mobile unit for the protection of children at risk on the streets of Freetown Sierra Leone” funded by the Extremadura Agency for International Cooperation for Development Often youth living in rural areas of Sierra Leone leave their village communities in search of a better life in Freetown only to find once they are there that there is little opportunity available to them Some minors end up working as domestic servants while others are forced by their parents into prostitution or sold in markets to help the family financially Other children have been orphaned as a result of the Ebola epidemic The result is that there are thousands of children living on the streets of Freetown They are denied education and have little hope for the future The bus will travel to the poorest neighborhoods of Freetown to become a point of safety and support for at-risk youth The bus will be staffed with health personnel and social workers who have experience with street children The bus will also provide an opportunity for Salesian staff to provide youth with more information about programming at Don Bosco Fambul to come in off the streets “One of the most important goals of the mobile unit is to make an initial point of contact and provide a safe space for children who are at risk while living on the streets,” says Father Mark Hyde the U.S development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco “Salesian missionaries are then able to help these children by providing critical social and educational services reunifying them with their families when appropriate or connecting them with shelters and more long-term care Don Bosco Fambul reaches out to an estimated 2,500 street children in the region each year The organization also operates the Child Hotline 116 which is an around-the-clock counseling hotline staffed by social workers—along with other trained professionals—offering hope and services for children who are living on the streets The hotline was invaluable during the Ebola epidemic more than 60 percent of Sierra Leone’s population lives in poverty with many living on less than $1.25 per day The literacy rate is only 41 percent and 70 percent of young people in Sierra Leone are unemployed or underemployed as a result The country was hard hit by the Ebola crisis The World Health Organization has reported that there were more than 14,124 total cases of Ebola and 3,956 deaths from the virus in Sierra Leone alone Don Bosco Fambul was on the forefront of efforts to help prevent Ebola in communities throughout Sierra Leone and provide care for children left orphaned by the deadly epidemic The organization recently received Sierra Leone’s Presidential Award in recognition of its contribution in fighting Ebola ANS – Spain – A city bus becomes a mobile unit for street children in Sierra Leone World Bank – Sierra Leone All elements necessary for commissioning the 178.6 km Plasencia-Cáceres-Badajoz section of the Madrid-Lisbon high-speed railway are being put into place under an EU-funded project The track is being assembled; the line is being electrified; and safety telecommunications and auxiliary installations are being set up the double-track line will be fitted with a 25 kilovolt alternating current electrification system and European Rail Traffic Management System Level 2 signalling equipment To ensure compatibility with adjacent sections Subsequent conversion to standard gauge (1 435 mm) is planned on the entire railway The Madrid-Lisbon line will have a total length of 715 km running through the autonomous communities of Madrid Construction of the Spanish part of the line is split into three sections which are at various stages of development In addition to the Plasencia-Cáceres-Badajoz section these are the section between Madrid and Plasencia and the 20 km stretch between Badajoz and the Portuguese border of which 2.6 km is on Portuguese territory The current project follows on from the laying of the track bed initial track assembly works and the installation of civil protection and safety facilities in tunnels All of these were carried out through previous EU-funded actions Construction of the high-speed line – which will form part of the Atlantic Corridor of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) – will improve transport infrastructure in Spain It will align it more closely with the rest of Europe as regards aspects such as track gauge By strengthening connections between Madrid the line will boost the competitiveness of the railways Shorter journey times and better long-distance services are expected to encourage more people to take the train allied to the project’s contribution to the elimination of diesel traction Total investment for the project “Atlantic Corridor Madrid-Lisbon high-speed line for mixed traffic – track electrification and installations phase II” is EUR 1 564 718 863 with the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributing EUR 264 950 000 through the “Multiregional Operational Programme for Spain” for the 2014-2020 programming period The investment falls under the priority “Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructure” de la Dirección General de Fondos Europeos del Ministerio de Hacienda Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias 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