Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Running of the Wine Horses is one of the most exciting and unique fiesta activities in the Region of Murcia and takes place every year on 2nd May which enjoys International Tourist Interest status and has been recognized as an Event of Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO is just a small part of the extraordinary fiestas which combines religion history and legend to create an astonishing blend which is justifiably famous At the centre of the fiestas is the legend of the Vera Cruz (True Cross) which has protected the city since the 13th century: this is the reason why Caravaca is a holy city Built around the cross are legends which tell of conflicts between the Moors and Christians who fought for dominance of this area and the act of heroism which inspired the running of the wine horses This story has it that at some point in the 13th century the Christians in Caravaca were under siege from Moorish armies camped at the base of the hill weak and dying of thirst as their water supply had been contaminated a group of brave Knights Templar managed to locate some wine which they loaded onto the backs of their horses and the animals ran at full pelt up the slope to provide relief with knights (or runners) clinging on Inside the Basílica the Holy Cross of Caravaca was bathed in the wine and this miraculously healed the sick and enabled them to continue their resistance This daring run of the horses is now recreated every May 2 Throughout the week locals (and the horses) don glorious costumes and take part in mock battles re-enactments of the important events which took place in the city and parades through the streets providing a riot of colour with shining gold and flashing swords The three main participating groups represents the Moors The program for the 2025 Fiestas de la Cruz in Caravaca includes the following: The horses come into Caravaca without their embroidered coats to compete for the title of "best undressed horse" Testosterone levels rise amongst the young bloods this also being the perfect opportunity to show off their skill and daring as they handle their horses The shawls which will be worn by the horses the following day are on display all day at 4 venues: Calle Mayrena the Plaza del Templete and the Casa de la Cultura Emilio Sáez 11.00: The participants in the fiestas gather in the Glorieta before following a route to the Santuario for a special open-air service and floral offering New members of the Cofradías are awarded a replica cross in a Holy Mass which takes place at 12.00 16.00: The peñas assemble in the Plaza de Paco Pim then move up to the Plaza de los Caballos del Vino for the competitions to begin running their horses up from the Templete minus their embroidered shawls Prizes are awarded to the most skilled riders and the best horses 19.00: Satirical musical entertainment in the Plaza del Arco a throwback to the jongleurs of the Caballeros de San Juan de Jerusalén 20.30: Music bands enter town from the Plaza Paco Pim and parade to the Plaza del Arco 22.00: The Himno a Caravaca (the city’s anthem) is sung by the Agrupación Musical de Caravaca de la Cruz This is the day when the Wine Horses recreate the legend in which the Knights Templar braved the Moorish armies besieging the castle to bring wine up the hill to the thirsty inhabitants who were barricaded within Visiting is quite an experience and it must be remembered that the streets are hugely overcrowded and can be quite dangerous – especially if the streets are damp with rain The horses run up the hill in front of the Basílica through a crowd of thousands and whips are used 60 horses are dressed in spectacular embroidered mantels the fruit of a year’s work by dedicated peña members and run up the hill to the sanctuary one by one 4.00: The church bells of the Parroquia del Salvador church ring out to welcome the day 7.00: More noise as firecrackers are let off and church bells are rung throughout the city 9.00: Holy Mass is celebrated at the Templete in celebration of the Appearance of the Holy Cross Flowers are then taken to the church of San José in Calle Mayor 9.30: Start of the parade of the peñas and wine horses in the Plaza del Templete The horses walk slowly along this route one by one giving onlookers a chance to see their embroidered mantles It's very informal and the horses take their time stopping en-route as their owners talk to friends This is a great chance to see the shawls of the horses close up Canalejas and Gregorio Javier to Plaza del Arco where it picks up the official authorities and then carries on through Puentecilla Rafael Tejeo and Mayor to the Basílica de la Vera Cruz 13.15: The Moors and Christians meet the Caballos del Vino at the intersection of Calles Santísimo and Rafael Tejedo and head towards the Iglesia del Salvador Here the Hermano Mayor collects the traditional floral offering which is then ceremoniously handed over to the Mayor of Caravaca at the foot of the Cuesta del Castillo the bottom of the hill up which the horses will run This is then offered to the Santísima Cruz in the Basilica followed by a blessing of the wine and the flowers 14.00: The running of the wine horses in the Cuesta del Castillo The event lasts between two and three hours Each horse has to be brought to the bottom of the cuesta and steadied before it starts to run When a horse starts the words "Caballo en carrera" come over the loudspeakers although standing in the crowd it feels like an eternity until those lower down the hill suddenly move and the horse bursts through into the open space willing it to finish with all 4 runners still attached Many lose at least one runner and dust-caked runners crying on the floor is a common sight as some are totally overwhelmed by the disappointment the winners of the best dressed horse and the race itself are announced inside the grounds of the castle A safe alternative to joining the heaving throng is to watch on television in one of the bars in the city below 20.30: Simulated combat in the Cuesta del Castillo in which the Moors take the fortress 21.00: The Vera Cruz (the cross of Caravaca) is solemnly paraded from its sanctuary in the Basilica to the church of El Salvador The Cross staus here for the night and the following couple of days the Festividad de la Santísima Vera Cruz 12.00: Children’s procession of the Moors and Christians from Plaza Paco Pim via Gran Vía to the Plaza del Arco From here the children's Caballos del Vino head to the Basilica where prizes are given to the participants 17.15: The Solemne Procesion del Baño in which the Vera Cruz (the True Cross) from the Plaza del Arco to the Templete The cross then leaves from the Parroquia El Salvador arriving at the Cuesta de la Cruz at approximately 20.30 18.00: Holy Mass in the Parroquia de El Salvador with veneration of the Cross The cross is then taken to the Templete and at around 20.30 there is then a parley between the Christian King and Moorish sultan 21.00: The Bathing of the Cross and the Blessing of the Waters The procession continues to the Parroquia del Salvador The procession ends with fireworks outside the castle 8.00: Holy Mass at the Iglesia de El Salvador in which the Cross travels from the Ermita de Santa Elena to the Monasterio de Santa Clara where it is received in a traditional ceremony in which thousands of Rose petals are strewn from the gallery of the monastery bathing the cross in symbolic floral offerings The holy relic is then taken to the church of San Francisco 10.30: Children’s wine horses parade from Plaza Paco Pim via Gran Vía and Plaza del Arco to the Basílica 16.30: Holy Mass in the church of San Francisco and the cross continues on its journey to visit the sick ending in the church of La Purísima Concepción with another Mass at 19.00 19.30: The grand parade of the Moors and Christians takes place a spectacular display of robes and costumes starting in Avenida de la Constitución and continuing along Gran Vía to Plaza del Arco This is one of the biggest and most spectacular Moors and Christians parades in the Region of Murcia but there are relatively few onlookers as such a high percentage of the town are taking part 8.00: Mass in the church of La Purísima Concepción The cross is taken to the Monastery de Nuestra Señora del Carmen where it is greeted by the Carmelite order and then transferred to the Iglesia del Salvador 17.00: Mass is celebrated in the Parroquia de El Salvador 18.00: The final return of the Cross from the Parroquia del Salvador A procession accompanies the Cross on its journey back to the Sanctuary in the Basilica On its arrival the traditional blessing of the town and surrounding countryside takes place Midnight: Fireworks signal the end of the celebrations Further information about Caravaca and the Holy Jubilee Year in 2024 is available from the tourist office (Plaza de España Or for more local information, including the Holy Jubilee Year as well as local news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today More information about the places of interest which can be visited in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz, along with what's on and local news can be found in the Caravaca Today Caravaca de la Cruz, in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, is one of only 5 Holy Cities in the Roman Catholic world, a centre of pilgrimage, along with Rome, Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela and Santo Toribio de Liebana, and is home to the Cross of Caravaca The strategic and natural advantages of Caravaca de la Cruz have attracted the attention of settlers for more than 800,000 years the Cueva Negra yielding remains of Homo Heidelbergensis forbears of the Neanderthals and the municipality also houses important archaeological remains from the Argaric many of these can be seen in the Municipal Archaeological Museum As a border town caught between the Catholic forces of Castille and the last remaining Moorish stronghold in Spain, Granada, Caravaca had a turbulent medieval history but it was during this period that the legend of the Cross of Caravaca was born bringing the religious orders which shaped the structure of Caravaca today with its impressive hilltop castle and eclectic collection of churches and monasteries religious tourism today being a backbone of the town´s economy Caravaca de la Cruz is a municipality with important natural resources part of which have protected status due to their wealth of flora and fauna and due to the abundant water supplies is also a major area for canned fruit production apricots in particular being an important crop Caravaca is renown for its important May Fiestas, held in honour of the Vera Cruz, which also incorporate the Moors and Christians celebrations and the Running of the Wine Horses Caravaca de la Cruz is also the home of Europe´s largest collection of ethnic instruments at Barranda, the Museo de Música Étnica Barranda  and is the location of the Barranda festival de Cuadrillas which celebrates the Region's ethnic music traditions The municipality is home to around 26,000 inhabitants and shares boundaries with Moratalla Puebla de Don Fadrique in the province of Granada and Vélez-Blanco in the province of Almería Weekdays: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.30 Saturdays: 10.30 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.30 Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 to 14.00 Click for map, Caravaca de la Cruz Tourist Office and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in 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sure there is a story that's brought a bigger smile to our faces than this one celebrating Ms The story of her service during World War II is amazing in itself — she is a true Rosie the Riveter What was also amazing was to see was how an entire community turned out to celebrate her Home - Jubilee - Caravaca de la Cruz Jerusalem and three Spanish cities are the only in the world that are granted a Holy Jubilee Year by the Vatican is home to a wood fragment of the Holy Cross this city has been celebrating its Jubilee year While Caravaca de la Cruz welcomes pilgrims each day locals are especially important in spreading the message of the Jubilee MIGUEL NAVARROPilgrimWe have entered practically all of the towns and visited squares and churches We have been in contact with the people and have been very close to all these places It has been an unforgettable and fruitful experience Miguel and his team journeyed around 300 miles across notable cities and basilicas in Spain to spread the word about Caravaca de la Cruz's story and Jubilee MIGUEL NAVARROPilgrimMany people knew of Caravaca de la Cruz but many did not So we would tell them that we are from there and explain what we are doing they did not know the history or significance so we were fortunate to spread it to them and this has brought a lot of success Caravaca de la Cruz has been a pilgrimage destination since the 14th century But it was not until 1998 that a Jubilee was established when Pope John Paul II called for one to take place every seven years The city has since welcomed local pilgrims and those from around the world MIGUEL NAVARROPilgrimPeople come from many provinces of Spain and even from outside of Spain We have even met a couple of cyclists who came from France through the Greenway of Caravaca The last Jubilee celebrated in Caravaca de la Cruz was in 2017 where more than 500,000 pilgrims visited the city The locals are hopeful that they will surpass this number by the end of 2024 2025 – A man has been arrested following a deadly crash on Thursday March 27 on I-24 East near the Rutherford County line Police say the driver of a 2021 Ram 2500 pickup truck collided with the back of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Both men were from Illinois and died at the scene Efforts are underway to notify their next-of-kin The preliminary investigation shows that traffic was slowing down on I-24 due to an approaching construction zone Multiple vehicles were merging over to the far left lane of travel when Caravaca-Bonilla drove into the rear of the Silverado at a high rate of speed causing the Silverado to collide with an Infiniti QX50 which struck a Ford Fusion which then collided with a Chevrolet Malibu No one in those vehicles was seriously injured There was no indication of braking on behalf of Caravaca-Bonilla prior to the collision open alcohol containers were located in Caravaca-Bonilla’s Ram truck He exhibited indicators of impairment but refused testing A search warrant was obtained for a blood draw with results pending In addition to vehicular homicide by intoxication Caravaca-Bonilla also faces seven counts of aggravated assault handgun possession while under the influence MORE CRIME NEWS You Have Successfully Subscribed to the Newsletter Editorial Inquiries615-807-0805 Advertising Inquiries615-535-4554 All Other Inquiries615-899-2447 © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Copyright Rutherford Source Nashville police have issued a slew of charges including vehicular homicide by intoxication in connection with a Thursday crash that killed an out-of-state father and son was driving a Chevrolet Silverado on Interstate 24 East near the Rutherford County line around 1:15 a.m Thursday when he crashed into a vehicle driven by Bradley Parrott as traffic began to slow for an upcoming construction zone Several vehicles were merging from the far left lane when Caravaca-Bonilla drove into Parrott's vehicle at a high rate of speed The first crash caused a chain reaction of crashes that included an Infiniti QX50 No one from the other vehicles was seriously injured There was no indication Caravaca-Bonilla attempted to brake before he hit Parrott's vehicle noting that an open alcohol container was found in Caravaca-Bonilla's truck at the scene The suspect also showed signs of impairment A search warrant was obtained to draw his blood Caravaca-Bonilla has been charged with seven counts of aggravated assault DUI handgun possession while under the influence and an implied consent violation in connection with the crash 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 TN - At approximately 1:15 Thursday (3/27/2027) morning a devastating collision on I-24 East near the Rutherford-Davidson County line claimed the lives of a 45-year-old Illinois man and his 72-year-old father both occupants of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Arrest warrants charging 25-year old Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla with two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication have been issued following the tragic incident The preliminary investigation revealed that traffic on I-24 was slowing for an approaching construction zone prompting vehicles to merge into the far-left lane failed to brake and struck the Silverado at a high rate of speed The impact caused the Silverado to collide with an Infiniti QX50 which then struck a Ford Fusion and a Chevrolet Malibu No serious injuries were reported among occupants of those vehicles Authorities discovered open alcohol containers in Caravaca-Bonilla's vehicle during the investigation prompting officials to obtain a search warrant for a blood draw Caravaca-Bonilla faces charges including seven counts of aggravated assault DUI,handgun possession while under the influence Original Story - A man has been charged after a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate 24 East near the Davidson-Rutherford County line that left a father and son dead was driving a truck at high speed when he crashed into another truck carrying 45-year-old Bradley Parrott and his 72-year-old father The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that traffic was slowing due to construction when the crash happened Investigators said there was no sign that Caravaca-Bonilla tried to brake before the collision Police found open alcohol containers inside Caravaca-Bonilla’s truck and he reportedly showed signs of impairment but he refused to take a sobriety test at the scene Caravaca-Bonilla has been charged with vehicular homicide due to intoxication and possessing a handgun while under the influence He is currently in the Davidson County Jail with bond set at $580,000 DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on NewsRadio WGNS and www.WGNSradio.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an actual crime has been committed Anticipation is already running high in Caravaca de la Cruz as the dates of the annual fiestas in the first week of May draw nearer and nearer and in preparation for the main events the Moorish groups (who parade in rivalry with the Christians during the festivities) are holding their celebratory day on Saturday April 12 in the city centre The schedule of events and activities is as follows: 8.00: The wake-up call is sounded by arquebus fire in the streets 11.30: The groups gather in Plaza Paco Pim and march in parade to the Plaza del Arco 12.00: The Moorish encampment opens in the Plaza del Arco 16.00: Coffee provided by Cafés Salzillo A children's play and care area is provided Further information about Caravaca is available from the tourist office (Plaza de España Or for more local information including news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today Download the full report here the global landscape was marked by an alarming presence of terrorism linked to extreme right-wing ideologies This analysis underscores the paramount significance of this issue in the contemporary world order has long posed a grave threat to international peace and security have witnessed a distinct shift in this threat landscape The ascent of extreme right-wing terrorism has introduced a new layer of complexity to the global security equation This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of extreme right-wing terrorism in June 2024 our objective is to foster awareness and inform policymaking while fostering international collaboration to counter this growing menace Neo-Nazi Assaults Comedian During Performance in Madrid accepting Caravaca’s subsequent public apology for the inappropriate comment The incident sparked a wave of online hate against Caravaca with many users defending Pugilato’s actions Caravaca has expressed regret for his comment and called for an end to violence known for his supremacist and racist views has a history of legal issues and has previously been convicted of hate crimes The attack and its aftermath have highlighted ongoing tensions and the presence of extremist views within Spain Two Men Linked to White Supremacy Arrested for Xenophobic Attacks in Barcelona Metro This case underscores concerns about racially and xenophobically motivated violence as well as the presence of extremist ideologies in public spaces The police are continuing efforts to identify other potential victims of these individuals who face charges related to assault and violations of fundamental rights The involvement of the Central Unit for Hate Crimes and Discrimination reflects Catalonia’s commitment to combating such behaviors that threaten peaceful coexistence and public safety in the region Outrage in Germany After Nazi Chants Heard at Ibiza Hotel Pool German media have lamented this as yet another instance of young Germans engaging in similar scandals The video not only captured the offensive chants but also included voices reprimanding the young men Anna Adamyan expressed her disgust on social media questioning how her compatriots could participate in such behavior She criticized the trivialization of Nazi slogans highlighting the horrific history of the Nazi regime’s genocide against Jews The incident has garnered widespread coverage in German media with Adamyan stating she refuses to stay silent as her son grows up in a world where such hatred persists attributing the guests’ behavior to alcohol influence Court Overturns Early Release of Greek Neo-Nazi Leader The court’s decision followed an appeal by the deputy prosecutor in Lamia emphasizing Michaloliakos’ failure to demonstrate good behavior or remorse His writings and continued praise for Nazi-style practices contributed to the ruling now detained and expected to appear before a prosecutor has a history of violent crimes linked to Golden Dawn including the 2013 murders of an anti-fascist rapper and a Pakistani migrant rose to prominence during Greece’s 2010 debt crisis becoming the third largest party in parliament at its peak Far-Right Nationalists March in London Against Immigration and Perceived Police Bias Thousands of far-right British nationalists marched through the streets of London to protest against immigration and what they perceive as biased policing. The demonstrators claimed that authorities apply a double standard when dealing with different activist groups, particularly pointing to pro-Palestinian protests in the capital (5) Prominent far-right activist Tommy Robinson whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon many of whom included football hooligans identified by Scotland Yard Robinson urged his followers to “take back” the streets of London as the protesters chanted anti-Islamic slogans and aimed to reignite controversy over the recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have sparked heated debates about the freedom of protest in the UK Arrest of Young Man Planning Attacks Against Jews and LGBT People The arrest has sparked alarm among advocacy groups like 100% Diversidad y Derechos highlighting broader concerns amidst a political climate where right-wing parties and governments tolerate or even promote discriminatory rhetoric The incident underscores ongoing challenges in combating hate speech and extremism amidst recent government actions that have dismantled anti-discrimination policies and sparked controversy within marginalized communities Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes Linked to White Supremacist Group A Michigan man, Nathan Weeden, 24, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for conspiring with the white supremacist group, The Base, to deface a Jewish synagogue and target Black and Jewish communities. Weeden vandalized Temple Jacob in Hancock, Michigan, with swastikas and symbols associated with The Base on September 21, 2019 (7) Department of Justice stated that Weeden was convicted of one count of conspiring to injure or intimidate and one count of intentionally defacing or destroying religious property based on race or ethnic characteristics Weeden conspired with Richard Tobin of New Jersey and Yousef Barasneh of Wisconsin using an encrypted messaging platform to plan “Operation Kristallnacht.” This operation was named after the 1938 events where Nazis killed Jews and destroyed their homes Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division emphasized that such acts of white supremacist violence will not be tolerated and that perpetrators will be held accountable Trial Begins for Man Accused in Violent Charlottesville White Nationalist Rally Years after a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville one of approximately twelve people accused of using incendiary torches to intimidate counter-protesters The trial commenced with jury selection and will test a Virginia law enacted in 2002 which criminalizes burning objects with the intent to intimidate and instill fear of injury or death This law was passed following a state Supreme Court ruling that declared a cross-burning statute used against Ku Klux Klan members unconstitutional On the night of August 11, 2017, several hundred white nationalists marched through the University of Virginia campus, many carrying torches and chanting slogans like “Jews will not replace us!” (8) partly aimed to protest the planned removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E Lee and is believed to have been the largest gathering of white supremacists in a decade Convicted Kansas Jewish Site Killer Indifferent to Death Sentence A white supremacist convicted of killing three people at Jewish sites in Kansas told the jury that he doesn’t care if he is sentenced to death Jurors are now deliberating whether to recommend the death penalty for Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. delivered a rambling final statement in which he expressed indifference towards his sentence Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe argued that Miller’s actions warrant the death penalty. The murders occurred at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park and the Village Shalom retirement center, although none of the victims were Jewish (9) has a history of leading white supremacist groups and ran for political office on a white power platform it remains uncertain if the death penalty will be carried out as Kansas lacks the necessary drugs for lethal injection and has not conducted an execution in decades Neo-Nazi Prisoner Caught Selling Ghost Guns from Behind Bars The revelation underscores broader concerns about the proliferation of ghost guns which are unregistered firearms assembled from kits or 3D-printed parts and lack serial numbers District Attorney Bragg emphasized the alarming convergence of gun trafficking warning of the potential dangers posed by such activities both online and on the streets The case has brought renewed attention to the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and combating extremist activities conducted through encrypted channels even from within the confines of a prison cell Neo-Nazi Group Displays Nazi Symbolism in South Dakota March a veteran influenced by his family’s history of military service in World War II personally encountered the Blood Tribe in Deadwood He commended law enforcement for swiftly intervening to prevent physical altercations noting the group’s attempts to provoke violence Sattgast emphasized the community’s responsibility to vocally oppose neo-Nazi activities echoing sentiments from other political figures who condemned the group’s presence as deeply troubling and contrary to South Dakota’s values Arizona Man Indicted for Plotting Mass Shooting to Incite Race War at Atlanta Concert known for trading firearms at gun shows in Prescott allegedly planned the attack to coincide with his belief that martial law would follow the election He discussed leaving Confederate flags at the scene to send a message and emphasized causing a high body count Prieto was observed discussing logistics and selling firearms to an undercover agent leading to his subsequent arrest and indictment for these serious charges This case highlights ongoing concerns over racially motivated violence and the intersection of extremist ideologies with firearms trafficking The federal indictment underscores the severity of Prieto’s alleged plans and aims to prevent such acts from endangering public safety and exacerbating societal tensions The United States Designates Nordic Neo-Nazi Group as Terrorist Organization The United States has officially designated the Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) and three of its leaders as terrorists marking only the second time a foreign white supremacist organization has received such a designation targeting NRM leaders Tor Fredrik Vejdeland This designation comes as part of the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to counter domestic terrorism specifically racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (RMVE) State Department’s designation aims to disrupt the NRM’s financial capabilities thereby hindering their ability to fund and execute their violent activities This move underscores the persistent threat posed by white supremacist groups and the importance of addressing their transnational connections and influence Federal Appeals Court in Pasadena to Hear Case of Accused O.C District Judge Cormac Carney cited “selective prosecution,” stating that prosecutors targeted white supremacist groups without charging left-wing activists received a 35-day sentence for assaulting a journalist The case involves rallies in Huntington Beach Carney emphasized Rundo’s relatively minor charges and lack of recent violent behavior The prosecution argues Rundo attempted to flee before his arrest but his defense claims he was surrendering voluntarily Final Member of White Supremacist Plot in Idaho Pleads Guilty The fifth and final member of a white supremacist plot targeting energy facilities in Idaho has pled guilty in federal court a former Marine previously stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville admitted to aiding and abetting the manufacturing of a firearm as part of a plan to assault the western power grid in Idaho German Police Investigate Video of Students Making Nazi Salute Before Auschwitz Visit The principal explained to the newspaper ‘Allgemeine Zeitung’ that the incident occurred the evening before the visit to the concentration camp and that the students had also watched videos of dictator Adolf Hitler The video was posted on Snapchat and was noticed by the teachers upon their return The school has temporarily expelled the five students involved The use of Nazi symbols is illegal in Germany except in educational or historical contexts German Far-Right Leader Faces Second Trial for Using Nazi Slogan the leader of the most radical faction of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is facing a second trial starting for using a Nazi Stormtroopers (SA) slogan is accused of chanting the banned slogan “Alles für Deutschland” (Everything for Germany) in Gera in December 2023 where he shouted the first two words and invited the approximately 350 attendees to complete the phrase The prosecution accuses Höcke in a Halle court of using symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organizations. He had previously referenced ongoing legal proceedings at that time for using the slogan during an election campaign event in Merseburg, also in eastern Germany, in May 2021 (17) Höcke’s lawyers requested the case be dismissed questioning the jurisdiction of the Halle district court and asserting that Höcke had been prejudged publicly Graphical Analysis of Far-Right Terrorism in June 2024 the global landscape of far-right terrorism experienced a disturbing surge with 17 attacks occurring across Europe and the Americas These incidents have raised alarms about the increasing influence and reach of extremist ideologies Greece and Argentina each witnessed a violent incident drawing significant attention to the spread of this dangerous trend beyond traditionally affected regions there is a discernible and worrying trend of far-right and neo-Nazi ideologies gaining traction This growing sentiment is not only affecting individual citizens but is also making significant inroads into political arenas This phenomenon is particularly evident among younger populations where the appeal of extremist views is alarmingly on the rise disillusioned with mainstream politics and societal structures seeing them as a means to express their frustrations and desire for change Social media platforms and online communities have played a crucial role in propagating these ideologies making it easier for radical groups to recruit and radicalize youth there has been a notable increase in trials and forms of direct violence such as incitement or threats of violence associated with extreme right-wing ideologies reflecting a heightened awareness of the threat posed by these movements This rise is evidenced by a surge in legal actions and public incidents underscoring the pervasive and alarming nature of far-right extremism in contemporary society One significant legal action stands out: the United States has designated the Nordic Resistance Movement This unprecedented move marks a critical step in recognizing and combating the international spread of extremist ideologies The designation of the Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organization by the U.S government is a clear acknowledgment of the serious threat posed by this group This designation not only aims to curb the group’s activities but also serves as a warning to other far-right organizations that their extremist actions will not be tolerated on an international scale In addition to this significant legal development there has been a noticeable increase in incidents of far-right violence and incitement during sports events traditionally seen as venues for unity and community spirit are increasingly being exploited by extremists to propagate their hateful ideologies the far-right extremist landscape witnessed a concerning proliferation of ideologies marked by an increase in their diversity and intensity and racially motivated ideologies continued to dominate contributing to numerous incidents across various regions One notable incident occurred in Argentina highlighting the global reach of far-right extremism A young man was arrested for planning attacks against Jews and LGBT+ individuals underscoring the intersectionality of hate-driven ideologies and the real-world threats posed by individuals radicalized by extremist rhetoric this month introduced a new and somewhat unexpected presence: Norse paganism often associated with pre-Christian Scandinavia Norse paganism encompasses a range of spiritual beliefs and practices centered around Norse gods and mythology distinct from mainstream religions and often co-opted by modern extremist groups for symbolic purposes Agencia Presentes. (2024, June 5). Buenos Aires City: Young man detained for planning attacks against Jews and LGBT people. Agencia Presentes. https://agenciapresentes.org/2024/06/05/caba-detienen-a-un-joven-que-planeaba-atentados-contra-judios-y-personas-lgbt/ Al Jazeera. (2024, June 3). Court overturns early release of Greek neo-Nazi leader. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/3/court-overturns-early-release-of-greek-neo-nazi-leader Beckham, D. (2024, June 24). German far-right leader faces second trial for using Nazi slogan. Infobae. https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2024/06/24/lider-ultraderechista-aleman-se-enfrenta-a-un-segundo-juicio-por-usar-un-eslogan-nazi/ CNN. (2024, June 14). United States designates Nordic neo-Nazi group as terrorist. CNN. https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2024/06/14/estados-unidos-terrorista-grupo-neonazi-nordico-trax/ Dakota News Now. (2024, June 9). South Dakotans react to Neo-Nazi group marching in Pierre, Deadwood. 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Idaho News. https://idahonews.com/news/local/final-member-pleads-guilty-in-idaho-white-supremacist-plot-to-attack-power-grid Infobae. (2024, June 24). German police investigate video of students making Nazi salute before Auschwitz visit. Infobae. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2024/06/24/la-policia-alemana-investiga-un-video-con-estudiantes-haciendo-el-saludo-nazi-antes-de-visitar-auschwitz/ LaSexta. Consternación en Alemania por unos jóvenes profiriendo cánticos nazis: “Es una vergüenza”. (2024, May 25). https://www.lasexta.com/noticias/internacional/consternacion-alemania-jovenes-profiriendo-canticos-nazis-verguenza_202405256651e74a17629a0001337246.html MYSA. (2024, June 4). Trial begins for man accused in Charlottesville torch march in 2017. MYSA. https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/world/article/comienza-juicio-contra-hombre-acusado-por-marcha-19495089.php NBC News. (2024, June 12). 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The Universal. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/mundo/2015/09/08/kansas-debaten-pena-de-muerte-para-atacante-de-sitio-judio Bradley Parrott, 45, of Washington and William Parrott, 72, of Peoria, died at 1:15 a.m. after a Dodge Ram driven by Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla, 25, collided into a Chevrolet Silverado being driven by the Parrotts while they were waiting in a construction zone along Interstate 24, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department More: A traffic stop, cannabis and stolen gun: Documents reveal more on Peoria prosecutor arrest Police said the Parrotts were attempting to merge into the far left lane of traffic along I-24 near the Rutherford County line southeast of Nashville when Caravaca-Bonilla collided with their car at a high rate of speed The collision caused a chain reaction that led to the Silverado crashing into an Infiniti QX50 that struck a Ford Fusion that struck a Chevrolet Malibu Nashville police found no indication that Caravaca-Bonilla tried to brake before hitting the Parrotts' car While he exhibited indicators of impairment even though open alcohol containers were found in his car a search warrant was obtained to draw blood from him Caravaca-Bonilla was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication along with seven counts of aggravated assault and one count each of driving under the influence handgun possession while under the influence and an implied consent violation He is set to appear in Davidson County court Monday at 9:55 a.m More: National Weather Service predicts 45 mph gusts, hail in Illinois. Here's the forecast and in preparation for the main events the Christian groups (who parade in rivalry with the Moors during the festivities) are holding their celebratory day on Saturday April 5 in the city centre 12.00: The opening of the Christian encampment and the gastronomic zone in the Glorieta and the Plaza del Arco 13.00: The groups take part in a musical parade along the Gran Vía 17.00: Music with David Martínez and bar in the Plaza del Arco 18.00: The groups and their bands begin to arrive 22.00 to 1.00: DJ music and bar in the Plaza del Arco When much of the south-east of Spain suffered disastrous flooding in late October 2024 most of the international headlines were concerned with the loss of life and damage to infrastructures and property in Valencia but the consequences of the torrential rainfall were actually far more widespread and one of the worst-hit villages was Letur Albacete shares a boundary with the north and north-west of the Region of Murcia a charity concert is being held to raise funds for victims on Saturday March 22 The event is being held at the Salones Castillo venue and begins at 19.30 with the music provided by the Agrupación Musical Caravaca de la Cruz and the programme featuring what is broadly described as “fiesta music” All contributions to this fundraising effort are welcome with donations accepted by the following means: Account number: ES14 3190 0041 5600 1916 9723 Detail: Donación Catástrofe Letur For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Caravaca Today But there is something romantic about the idea of hiking a centuries-old pilgrimage route steeped in Crusader history especially one that hasn’t yet made it to the mainstream."},"children":[]}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"I’ve long wanted to walk the Spanish Camino de Santiago (The Way of St James) which covers nearly 825km through northern Spain but it sometimes feels like the whole world has 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hilltop fortress ever since bestowing on Caravaca de la Cruz the rare status of Holy City of Catholicism Believers head east along Murcia’s Camino to be forgiven for their sins — but the route hasn’t received the same attention as its neighbour in the north."}}]},{"name":"image","attributes":{"id":"522a8090-9218-4bef-a32b-c1220acc15b3","display":"fullwidth","caption":"Orihuela this medieval route has become part of one of Spain’s Greenways — or Vias Verdes — which follow disused railway lines through the countryside smooth and accessible."}}]},{"name":"ad","children":[]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"Just like the Camino de Santiago the Caravaca Camino is actually made up of several different routes You can also request a pilgrim’s card to have stamped at various places along the way easy-to-follow route in five stages that can be completed in as many days dry badlands and vineyard-striped valleys to Caravaca de la Cruz If you’d rather cycle it — you need to complete at least 62 miles for your pilgrimage certificate — local company the Osados can help plan your whole trip (six-days’ half-board from £708pp; theosados.com)."}}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"I was instead relying on my own two feet where I found a city ready for a double celebration which happens every seven years and offers pilgrims who visit Caravaca and attend Holy Mass “plenary indulgence” The city of Murcia itself was founded by the Moors in 825 where the remains of a Moorish palace and private graveyard have been discovered still painted in bright red and blue (free; museosregiondemurcia.es) The new Madina Mursiya Interpretation Centre brought to life Muslim Murcia via the remains of the 12th-century wall that once made this — alongside Seville — the best-guarded city in Spain (free; turismodemurcia.es)."}}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"On Serrano’s recommendation I toasted the beginning of my hike at La Diligente wine bar and shop serves up the best local wines by the glass along with tapas dishes that include wine goat’s cheese is dipped in wine to give it a distinctive burgundy colour (wines by the glass from £4; ladiligente.es)."}}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"Leaving the city behind I followed the Camino through farmland crisscrossed by Arab-designed waterways then travelled deep into the desert-like landscape with its sharp Here’s another reason to pick this lesser-known Camino: while the wetter weather of northern Spain restricts the Santiago route to the summer months Murcia’s mild climate and 300 days of sunshine make it walkable year-round there were non-religious delights en route I passed fields of citrus trees and farms making the wine 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legend has it that the Moorish king Abu Zeid intrigued by a prisoner in the castle of Caravaca Just as the priest realised he didn’t have a cross two angels appeared with the True Cross in fragments On witnessing the miracle the king converted to Christianity Today there are those who believe the original telling of the story and those who believe the cross was brought by the Knights Templar to encourage Christians to settle here once it was secured against Muslim Granada to the south."}}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"Early on the final day of my trail the muted colours and stone roofs of Caravaca de la Cruz winked on the horizon via a stop for coffee at the converted Cehegin train station and a quick tour of the archaeological ruins of Begastri to reach my destination."}}]},{"name":"inlineAd3","children":[]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"“You’re nearly there,” a man up a 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Moorish heritage Believers head east along Murcia’s Camino to be forgiven for their sins — but the route hasn’t received the same attention as its neighbour in the north marks the beginning of the pilgrimageALAMYWith distances of no more than 16 miles a day Prove that you’ve travelled more than 31 miles of the pilgrimage and you’ll receive a certificate at the end • 11 of the best places to visit in Spain I chose to follow the 75-mile Camino de Levante (Eastern Way) If you’d rather cycle it — you need to complete at least 62 miles for your pilgrimage certificate — local company the Osados can help plan your whole trip (six-days’ half-board from £708pp; theosados.com) and staying in characterful guesthouses and boutique hotels (Hotel Cetina Murcia in Murcia city; Hotel Villasegura in Molina de Segura near Alguazas; La Casa de los Coy in Mula; Hotel SG in Bullas; and Hotel La Vera Cruz in Caravaca de la Cruz) The Carmen Church in Orihuela is one of the many churches on the routeGETTY IMAGESStarting in Orihuela so is sprucing up for its 1,200th anniversary next year • 11 of the best cities to visit in Spain The Murcia tour guide Inma Arres Serrano took me down into the bowels of the San Juan de Dios church The new Madina Mursiya Interpretation Centre brought to life Muslim Murcia via the remains of the 12th-century wall that once made this — alongside Seville — the best-guarded city in Spain (free; turismodemurcia.es) On Serrano’s recommendation I toasted the beginning of my hike at La Diligente wine bar and shop is dipped in wine to give it a distinctive burgundy colour (wines by the glass from £4; ladiligente.es) Leaving the city behind I followed the Camino through farmland crisscrossed by Arab-designed waterways with the golden leaves of autumn and spring almond blossom particular draws for pilgrims The route has become one of Spain’s greenways and follows disused railway lines in the countrysideSARAH GORDONThis being Spain in the city of Murcia and enjoyed post-hike pick-me-ups of roast lamb and local paella with vegetables and pork in the small towns of Mula and Bullas Just before Mula I found hot springs to ease tired muscles At Bodegas Lavia I seriously considered whether a bottle of Paso Malo Monastrell would add too much weight to my pack (£27 a bottle; mgwinesgroup.com) The Wine Horses Museum in Caravaca does a fantastic job of showing the excitement of this Unesco-listed festival (£2.50; museocabalosdelvino.com) • 13 of Spain’s most extraordinary Unesco sites• 24 of the best holiday villas in Spain But I was more interested in a different miracle in Caravaca de la Cruz: the one that occurred on May 3 Today there are those who believe the original telling of the story and those who believe the cross was brought by the Knights Templar to encourage Christians to settle here once it was secured against Muslim Granada to the south “You’re nearly there,” a man up a ladder called out while painting his house as I navigated the steep cobbled streets the final destination on her pilgrimage along the Eastern WayI found the Caravaca de la Cruz streets adorned with scarlet banners and posters advertising exhibitions in the many churches and monasteries • 21 best walking holidays in Europe That final incline led to the hilltop fortress where the 16th-century basilica A lazy long weekend at Hotel Catalonia Conde de Floridablanca might include a morning dip in the rooftop pool and three returns to the buffet breakfast go for dinner at La Parranda for heaped servings of paella and seafood stews (mains from £13; facebook.com/restaurantelaparranda).Details Three nights’ room only from £138pp The Grand Hyatt La Manga is perfect for sporty stays with pools tennis courts and three golf coursesLa Manga This sporty hotel and resort has 10 per cent off this autumn for one of the swishest stays in the region: the five-star Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa in a hidden cove.Details Three nights’ room only from £454pp Earn your vino and tapas on a moderate adventure which goes back millennia — and enjoy the warm breeze on your face.Details Six nights’ B&B from £950pp Become a subscriber and Sign up for our Times Travel newsletter and follow us on Instagram and X The poster for this year’s Carnival celebrations in Caravaca de la Cruz the capital of the north-west of the Region of Murcia has been designed by primary school student María Olmedo Marín and is being used to promote the events taking place in the city to mark the start of Lent in traditional (and sometimes less traditional) fashion The main innovation this year is the holding of the “Burger Week” event, which, although in fact it only lasts 4 days, consists of 11 specialized food trucks from all over Spain converging to offer a range of tasty burgers along with live entertainment – click here for further details The remainder of the Carnival schedule in Caravaca for 2025 includes the following: 11.00 to 14.00: Children’s party in the Plaza del Arco 18.30: The main Carnival parade from Avenida de la Constitución to the Plaza del Arco including the winning floats from the Candelaria fiestas in Barranda in late January 19.00: The Burger Week food trucks open for business behind Salones Castillo Images: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz During the morning of Saturday March 29 a partial eclipse of the sun will be visible in Spain and the Astroversia and Los Osados groups are celebrating by holding a gentle cycle ride to the beauty spot of Las Fuentes del Marqués where a supervised viewing of the astronomical event will take place with the bike ride consisting of a distance of between 15 and 20 km in total setting out at 9.30 from the Plaza del Arco in the old city centre Those joining in are reminded to bring along eclipse filter glasses and they will then be able to view the event through a telescope and take home their own photo of the occasion Registration is by email at contacto@theosados.com Registration is still open for the 2025 Assota Trail event in the village of La Encarnación following the special edition last year which to coincide with the Holy Jubilee Year of Caravaca This time round the competition returns to its normal format trails and mountains in La Encarnación and visiting locations of natural and historical interest such as the Sierra de las Cabras It is worth remembering that La Encarnación is home to one of the most significant archaeological complexes in the whole of the Region of Murcia with remains dating from pre-historic times to relatively recent history with practically no interruption in the timeline of human settlement and it is this which gives the annual Assota race its unique character The 6th edition includes mountain trail running distances of between 4 and 26 kilometres depending on age group and category and there is also a 14-kilometre hiking challenge available But hurry to register as the closing date is Thursday 6th March at 14.00 For further information visit www.assota.es The city of Caravaca de la Cruz in north-western Murcia travels back in time to the e70s and 80s on Saturday January 25 when the Teatro Thuillier welcomes the show “Essencial A whole load of your old favourites are included Dancing Queen and Chiquitita in the course of a 2-hour spectacle which has received wide acclaim wherever it has travelled Tickets are priced at just 10 euros and are available online here – or at the box office in the 2 hours before the curtain rises at 19.30 Charo Vega regains her smile after the loss of her ex-husband, Tony Caravaca | en.edatv.news, Europa Press LIFESTYLE Charo Vega smiles again after losing Tony Caravaca: this is her new hopeThe reason for Charo Vega's happiness is revealed days after the loss of her ex-husband Tony Caravaca04/02/2025 15:03:00h by Cándido Casares Charo Vega faces a new challenge on television after the loss of Tony Caravaca It has been revealed that Vega will be part of the renewed team of TardeAR which seeks to surprise after the departure of Ana Rosa Quintana she has found new motivation in her return to television something that allows her to regain her smile "Today the man who was my husband for 22 years has passed away.. has died surrounded by his family and with much love and peace," Vega wrote on Instagram The renowned artistic representative fought for years against Alzheimer's a disease that progressively deteriorated his health leading to his death at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid Charo Vega regains her smile after the loss of Tony Caravaca | Europa PressThis return represents a great opportunity for her as she hadn't appeared on screen since her stint on Supervivientes her incorporation into TardeAR marks a renewed stage in her professional and personal life How will she face this challenge after a period of mourning The death of Tony Caravaca has been a hard blow for Charo Vega they maintained a cordial and close relationship until the end joining him through the process of the disease Caravaca was a key artistic representative in the music industry His fight against Alzheimer's was a long and complicated process affecting both his professional and personal environment The disease progressively weakened him until a complication from a flu led to his death Charo Vega expressed her sadness on social media "He left surrounded by love and in peace," she wrote on Instagram Her words reflected the affection and respect she always maintained for the father of her children The program TardeAR seeks to establish itself as a fresh option in the television line-up after the departure of Ana Rosa Quintana Hosted by Frank Blanco and Verónica Dulanto the format needs attractive faces to draw an audience Charo Vega's incorporation responds to this renewal strategy The former Supervivientes contestant has been selected to be part of this renewal Her experience in the field and her charisma make her an interesting bet for the format Charo Vega returns to television to be a collaborator on "TardeAR" | MediasetThe team of collaborators is composed of various figures from the world of entertainment and journalism Vega's participation could bring spontaneity and closeness to the format The news of her incorporation has surprised many as her last television appearance was on Supervivientes This new challenge represents an opportunity to reconnect with the audience after a period of absence it marks a turning point in her life after the loss of Caravaca There is no doubt that Charo Vega has found new momentum in her life after the passing of Tony Caravaca Her return to television as a collaborator on TardeAR represents an opportunity to reconnect with the public and regain her media presence Will Vega manage to establish herself on television Engineering Alumni Awards Caravaca Aguirre (MElEngr’13; PhD’16) is a distinguished leader in the field of optical wavefront shaping He serves as vice president of engineering at Modendo a pioneering startup dedicated to developing cutting-edge ultrathin endomicroscopes that provide high-resolution optical imaging and photostimulation in currently inaccessible regions of the body Caravaca Aguirre’s roots trace back to Guadalajara He embarked on his academic journey by completing his undergraduate studies in physics at the University Complutense de Madrid in 2009 With the support of a prestigious Fundación Ibercaja fellowship where he earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering (2013) followed by a PhD in electrical engineering in 2016 Caravaca Aguirre focused on developing innovative computational imaging techniques for imaging in complex media for biomedical applications His research spanned a wide range of cutting-edge technologies including wavefront shaping and photoacoustic imaging He also led initial research efforts using multimode optical fibers for endoscopy positioning him as a trailblazer in the field Caravaca Aguirre was awarded the prestigious Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship from the European Commission to continue his research at the Université Grenoble Alpes This fellowship allowed him to pursue his research in ultrathin endoscopy while collaborating with leading experts in the field and expanding his global network Caravaca Aguirre's excellence in research was highlighted at the 2019 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to physics where he had the privilege of sharing his findings with 39 Nobel Laureates and over 500 international young scientists from 89 countries Caravaca Aguirre took on a pivotal role as a principal investigator (PI) for several high-profile research projects He successfully secured funding through the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 programs as well as an Advanced Industry Award from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade This significant funding reflects his exceptional skills in proposal writing and project management as well as his commitment to translating innovative research into practical applications Caravaca Aguirre has maintained a tight connection with the CU community helping advance the commercialization of a disruptive CU technology through the launch of Modendo based on the work he had done at CU Boulder He continues to collaborate with ongoing research at CU and participates in activities organized by Venture Partners Caravaca Aguirre is a reviewer for the top optics journal and he has a strong interest in helping others as demonstrated by his participation in outreach activities presenting optics experiments to high school students visiting CU and across the Front Range as the vice president of engineering at Modendo Caravaca Aguirre continues to push the boundaries of biomedical technology harnessing light propagation inside ultrathin fibers to unravel the next endomicroscopes generation deeply rooted in the groundbreaking research from his PhD studies envisions a future in which healthcare professionals wield state-of-the-art tools to diagnose and treat neurological conditions with unparalleled precision                     Phone: 303-492-5071 Email: cueng@colorado.edu University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder After the huge success of the “Noches del Camino” concerts in Caravaca during the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 it has been decided that the event will be repeated with this year’s bill-toppers including Duncan Dhu “Las Noches del Camino” is taking place on July 11 and 12 having last year been named the Best New Festival in Spain on account of its blend of live music The stars of the 2025 edition are all well-known to followers of Spanish pop music Enemigos Íntimos y Don Fluor will perform on the main stage at the “Recinto Festero” on Saturday 12th July along with another leading artist whose identity is yet to be confirmed The previous night the star of the show is Marwan a Palestinian singer-songwriter now based in Madrid He will be performing outside the castle at an event which also includes a celebration of the gastronomy of north-western Murcia Last year’s three Noches del Camino nights were attended by a reported total of more than 10,000 people and the hope is that this success can be repeated in 2025 Tickets go on sale at midday on Thursday April 3 on the nochesdelcamino.es website, with specific links for the Marwan event and the Saturday show Over the weekend of 24th to 26th January 2025 the village of Barranda in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz will be welcoming thousands of people to the 45th edition of its annual Festival de Cuadrillas and folk festival This is the largest and most important gathering of traditional “cuadrillas” in the region sharing and enjoying traditional folk music which has been passed down verbally for generations the village hosts a market of countryside traditions which celebrates not only the crafts and skills passed down from one generation to another but also the gastronomic traditions of Murcia The dates of the festival coincide with the Fiestas de la Candelaria and it was given the status of “National Tourist Interest” in January of 2011 It should be noted that Barranda has a strong musical tradition and is home to the Ethnic Instruments Museum one of the network of 6 establishments funded by the regional government of Murcia The program for the Folk and Cuadrillas festival in 2025 includes the following: 21.00: Official opening and presentation of the festival in the Centro Cultural Pepe Salcedo 21.30: The Barranda folk festival begins with a concert by El Pantorrillas in the Centro Cultural Pepe Salcedo 19.30: The Barranda folk festival continues with a double bill featuring Karmento and Zas! Candil Folk at the Centro Cultural Pepe Salcedo 9.30: Choral Mass with the Animeros of Cehegín 10.30: Official reception of participating groups outside the church of Barranda 11.30 to 14.00: Traditional music and dancing with the groups performing in the streets of Barranda 18.00: The dancing continues in the Centro Cultural Pepe Salcedo The Town Hall of C Caravaca de la Cruz has announced an initiative to promote the attractions of cycling tourism both in the municipality and in the surrounding area through tourist packages which will be offered by specialized travel agencies and on the website of the council department of Tourism The promotion focuses on 6 routes along which infrastructures are being improved all of them publicized through leaflets and in the wider cycling community according to Mayor José Francisco García and councillors José Santiago Villa and Pepe Fernández speaking at an event organized by the national group Pedal Spain at the church of San Sebastián Sr García highlighted the importance of cycling tourism as one of the strategic targets for the department of Tourism underlining that improvements have already been made along the Collado de la Cruz route through the installation of new signposting infrastructures such as the new green route around the city and the organization of top cycling events including a stage in the Tour of Spain all serve to place Caravaca in the limelight of the cycling world The 6 routes outlined are the “Treasures of Caravaca: Las Fuentes del Marqués” “In the Footsteps of the Pilgrim” A New Rural Environment to Discover” “Collado de la Cruz de Caravaca” and “Pure Mountain Bike” and the tourism packs currently being designed will offer stays in the municipality of between 1 and 7 days cultural tourism and the natural environment (as well as accommodation Tickets go on sale at midday on Thursday April 3 on the nochesdelcamino.es website, with specific links for the Marwan event and the Saturday show Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  Rafael Tegeo Díaz was a prominent neo-classical painter having been born in Caravaca de la Cruz in 1798 before studying in Murcia and then in Madrid In 1824 he travelled to study in Rome with Pietro Benvenuti and received the influence of Raphael and Guido Reni before being named an "Academician" in 1828 after producing “Hercules and Antaeus” Although he initially focussed on mythology and historical scenes such as the Siege of Málaga (see above) he achieved most success as a portrait artist and his last important exhibition was at the Universal Exposition in 1855 before he died the following year The street in Caravaca where he was born has now been named after him The exhibition “El Siglo de Tegeo” can be visited at the former church of the Compañía de Jesús until February 4 during the following opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00 Sundays and public holidays (except Christmas Eve New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) 10.00 to 14.00 Admission is free of charge and guided tours are offered at 12.30 and 17.30 (contact Info@guiasmur.com / 616 717888) For more local information, including the Holy Jubilee Year as well as local news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today The Holy Mass to close the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 in Caravaca de la Cruz takes place at 12.00 on Sunday January 12 in the Real Basílica de la Vera Cruz presided over by the Bishop of Cartagena (within whose Diocese the whole of the Region of Murcia lies) and attended by numerous other dignitaries Choral music will be provided by the choir of the parish church of El Salvador in Caravaca and Murcia Cathedral The Mass is preceded the day before by a light, music and dance show entitled “Paso a paso, verso a verso” in the Plaza del Arco A video mapping event on the façade of the Town Hall is also included paying tribute to the thousands of pilgrims who have visited Caravaca since the Jubilee began The evening ends with a grand firework display over the Holy City while the bells of Caravaca’s churches peal As Mayor José Francisco García remarked while presenting these events the important thing now for Caravaca is to build on the success of Jubilee Year and to consolidate the city as a popular tourism destination on a permanent basis minister for Tourism in the regional government of Murcia confirmed that a new image and promotional campaign are being designed with the intention of presenting them at the annual late-January FITUR tourism fair in Madrid one of the largest events of its kind in the world Sra Conesa also reported that over 800,000 visits were recorded during the year (including both locals and visitors) representing an increase of around 60 per cent in comparison with the previous Jubilee in 2017 with a notable increase in non-Spanish visitors and in the number of people hiking to Caravaca to earn their Jubilee “Credential” The overall economic impact of these visitors is estimated at around million euros as many as 350,000 people flocked to the Basílica during 2024 while the 950 religious ceremonies were attended by 4,500 Spanish groups of pilgrims and almost 200 from abroad 11,000 people obtained the complete “Credential” by completing at least 50 km on foot or 100 km by bicycle One of the last events of the year is the art exhibition featuring works by Rafael Tegeo which continues at the former church of the Compañía de Jesús until February 4 and which welcomed over 6,000 visitors in the first month of its run many of them on loan from the Prado in Madrid the Galería de Colecciones Reales de Patrimonio Nacional the Museo del Romanticismo and the Museo de Bellas Artes in Murcia (MuBAM) Another highlight was the “Mystery Man” exhibition while the “Las Noches del Camino” concerts in the summer were attended by over 10,000 people For more local information, including the Holy Jubilee Year which is now coming to an end, as well as local news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain THE Times has turned its spotlight on El Camino de la Cruz de Caravaca (The Way of the Cross of Caravaca), a pilgrimage route in Caravaca de la Cruz in collaboration with the UK public relations agency Lotus hosted a press trip for a journalist from The Times the journalist explored landmarks like the Cathedral and Real Casino of Murcia along with the newly opened Madina Mursiya visitor centre The press group also walked segments of the Camino de Levante trail experiencing both the natural beauty and spiritual significance of the route With a circulation of 495,000 daily printed copies and over 15 million online readers, The Times’ feature on this unique pilgrimage route is expected to reach a vast audience. This initiative is part of a broader effort to attract more UK visitors to the region, a growing trend as British tourism to Murcia continues to rise by 10.7 per cent compared to last year El Camino de la Cruz de Caravaca, or The Way of the Cross of Caravaca, is a historic pilgrimage route located in Murcia leads pilgrims through stunning landscapes and historic towns culminating at the revered Sanctuary of the True Cross in Caravaca The route not only offers a profound religious experience but also showcases the region’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage making it a journey that appeals to both the soul and the senses The pilgrimage has gained renewed interest with recent features in prominent publications like The Times highlighting its appeal to a growing number of international visitors is renowned for its historic significance and picturesque journey across northern Spain El Camino de la Cruz de Caravaca provides a compelling alternative for those exploring Spain’s pilgrimage routes The Camino de Santiago stretches over 800 kilometers from the French border to Santiago de Compostela leading pilgrims through varied landscapes It has been a symbol of faith and adventure for over a thousand years In contrast, El Camino de la Cruz de Caravaca, located in Murcia offers a unique pilgrimage experience with its own rich history leading travelers to the Sanctuary of the True Cross Recent features in The Times have highlighted this lesser-known route positioning it as a distinct spiritual journey that complements the well-trodden paths of the Camino de Santiago while differing in their paths and experiences highlight Spain’s rich tradition of pilgrimage and spiritual exploration For more Costa Calida news, articles and events click here Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Do not miss the opportunity to see the excellent show "¿Existen los poderes?" ("Do powers exist?") by magician, mentalist and comedian Abraham Gallego at the Thuillier Theatre in Caravaca de la Cruz on Saturday October 5 In Spanish but perfect for the whole family the show is fun and an impressive example of mentalism and hypnosis mentalist and hypnotist who was the star of the program "Increíble pero Magia" He has developed his work throughout the national circuit and is a well-experienced performer despite his youthful age Through shocking and fun experiences of magic he will answer questions such as: 'Can people's will be controlled?' or 'Can we know what someone is going to think before they think it?' This show is an excellent spectacle and one not to be missed The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost 10 euros per person and can be purchased online here Tickets are also avilable to purchase up to two hours before the start of the performance at the theatre box office For more local information, news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today THE Caravaca de la Cruz Jubilee Year has already attracted over 700,000 visitors Speaking at an event recently López Miras shared his excitement about the event’s impact on the local economy and tourism ‘This is turning out to be the best year for tourism in Murcia’s history,’ he said pointing to record numbers of visitors and the boost to the region’s economy the region’s accommodations saw over 1.47 million travellers—a 5.4 per cent increase compared to last year the number of overnight stays topped 4.5 million and tourism’s economic contribution reached a record €4.1 billion López Miras also highlighted Murcia’s growing reputation as a must-visit destination with the regional government committed to making the most of its potential The forum brought together experts and officials to discuss how to keep the momentum going and to make sure tourism remains a key part of the region’s future CARVACA de la Cruz is the fifth holy city of the Catholic church along with Rome Pope John Paul II granted the privilege of celebrating the jubilee year in perpetuity in 1998 It celebrates its jubilee year every seven years since 2003 The last jubilee year in 2017 saw around 500,000 pilgrims and visitors gather there and this year this figure is expected to double The new image for the 2024 jubilee year features the Vera Cruz (True Cross) and a radiant light represented by golden beams It is said the Knights Templar deposited a relic of the True Cross in Caravaca de la Cruz Throughout the year there are many activities taking place but many choose to visit the town during the festivities of the Santisima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca which was declared of International Tourist Interest held from May 1 to May 5 The following events take place: Moors and Christians parade and processions and the procession of the Holy and Vera Cruz along with the unique ‘Los Caballos del Vino’ (The wine horses) Read more Costa Calida news, articles and events here Santi Serra is considered to be the best horse breaker and tamer in the whole of Spain and is bringing his show “Volando Libre” to the bull ring of Caravaca de la Cruz on Saturday 12th October as one of the highlights of the annual Feria de Caravaca This event is especially appropriate for the city of Caravaca due to the close ties with the equestrian world best embodied in the annual Running of the Wine Horses on 2nd May and this is one of the reasons for Santi Serra to include the city on his current European tour He is famed for breaking or taming horses without using ropes he uses simply the power and intonation of his voice allowing him to design a unique equestrian show in which the stars include 4 Arabian horses This show has been widely acclaimed as far afield as Italy The show on 12th October begins at 22.00 (doors open at 21.00) with tickets available at just 10 euros online here your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt On a rocky mound above the town of Caravaca de la Cruz is a colossal a 118km pilgrimage and hiking trail in the south of Spain As the famed Camino de Santiago continues to be crowded with walkers the Camino de Levante offers a quieter alternative with Vatican-sanctified cultural and religious attractions and mouth watering Mediterranean cuisine 2024 is a Jubilee year for Caravaca de la Cruz - which only comes around every seven years - so there are additional events and attractions to boot The Camino de Levante begins in Orihuela and wriggles its way through the craggy desert-like landscape of the Alicante and Murcia regions to the town of Caravaca de la Cruz The trail is mainly off-road using a Via Verde (disused railway lines transformed into greenways for hiking and cycling) with the occasional trafficked road to cross There is an endless variety of landscapes along the multi-day (normally five for relatively fit walkers and three days using e-bikes) route There are lemon orchards groaning with fruit You cross disused railway bridges over wooded valleys with vistas over to purplish mountain ranges and skirt past hilltop towns crowned by monumental churches Like the Camino de Santiago walking and cycling pilgrims receive stamps and a certificate upon arrival at the Caravaca de la Cruz sanctuary Unlike the popular route that ends in Santiago de Compostela I meet only a handful of other hikers and cyclists on the Levante trail Each stage of the trail finishes in a city or town where you can find accommodation and myriad attractions the narrow streets and dozens of squares are packed with terrace seating of bars and restaurants they don't like being trapped in their houses," Inma explains On a Monday lunchtime, the outdoor seating in Plaza de las Flores is busy with Murcians drinking cañas (small beers) and eating the city's typical tapa ‘marinera’ - a u-shaped breadstick with a dollop of potato tuna and mayonnaise salad topped with a salty anchovy we also eat creamy croquetas and toast with melted cheese and grilled mushrooms it is a surprise to step out into the sun-drenched Plaza del Cardenal Belluga dominated by the cathedral on one side and the bishop's palace painted in faded frescoes adjacent The warm yellow sandstone cathedral has elements from across the centuries - a highly detailed Gothic portal a Renaissance chapel with a giant carved chain around the exterior to show it belongs to the church despite being outside its boundaries and an extravagant Baroque facade After sightseeing, Inma introduces me to Murcia's pick me up - café Asiático - at Drexco bar on the main street. This misnomer 'Asian' coffee apparently came to the city via a Russian visitor and is a potent mix of espresso At La Diligente, we taste wines from the Murcia region like the full-bodied are over 40 years old and predate the invasion of the insect phylloxera that decimated vineyards In Bullas, where you stop after day four of walking you can visit some of the wineries producing Monastrell and other indigenous varieties Bodega Balcona is run by the passionate and convention-breaking Pepa she introduces us to her punchy peachy Merlot rosé and aromatic violet-scented Monastrell - some vines are also pre-phylloxera and up to 66 years old - with unabashed pride Bullas town may be unassuming but it has an elegant dining scene I eat a typical appetiser of dried fish roe and caramelised almonds and the summery Murcian salad of tomatoes Caravaca de la Cruz is the camino's final destination and what's likely to bring nearly one million tourists to the region this jubilee year Its religious fame is found in the Santuario de la Santísima y Vera Cruz, once a fortified castle then transformed into a basilica remnants of the true cross are enclosed in a bejewelled case in the form of the Caravaca cross a mass is held in the sanctuary and attendees are blessed with the cross fragments - at weekends it is held on the wide terrace outside to accommodate the crowds Down in the town centre are dozens of religious souvenir shops selling highly decorated gold and silver replicas of the Caravaca cross commemorating the day in 1384 when the cross was plunged into the town’s water supply to rid the area of a plague of locusts Leading up to this sacred day is Los Caballos del Vino (Wine Horses) a UNESCO-recognised event involving horse races and competitions for the most fabulous horse decorations I admire the dazzling embroidered and beaded horse outfits that take months to produce painstakingly by hand “The weavers include portraits of well-known people in town so everyone can judge their skill by how good the likeness is,” says Imna As I had found in Murcia and Bullas, hungry hikers in Caravaca will have no culinary woes I actually have to call time on the procession of plates after feasting on mushroom and black truffle croquetas tuna tartar and prawn salad with mango and avocado I end my pilgrimage with a Jubilee Year stargazing session with Astroversia learning to look at the skies as the early Homo sapiens would have It is a fitting end to a week spent immersed in nature away from the cacophony of big cities and traffic The annual “Ciudad de Caravaca” classical guitar festival returns for its 12th edition between 11th and 14th March with four free evening concerts scheduled during the week at different locations in the city centre The program for the festival is as follows: 20.00: Mexican guitarist Cecilio Perera performs at the church of San Sebastián 19.30: Cecilio Perera moves outdoors to the Paseo de La Corredera where he is accompanied by the Orquesta Big-Band of the local Conservatorio de Música 20.00: Anabel Montesinos, who among other achievements is a winner at the Certamen Internacional de Guitarra Francisco Tárrega, in the council chamber of the Town Hall of Caravaca 19.30: Back outdoors in the Paseo de la Corredera the closing event of the week features a quartet consisting of José Antonio Sánchez Aarnoutse (guitar) Jesús Gea Marcos (double bass) and Alejandro Solano (percussion) The city of Caravaca de la Cruz offers a wide range of activities over the weekend of October 10 to 13 as it enjoys its annual Feria an event which is traditionally associated with cattle farming and agriculture and to which records first allude in 1573 but which has grown to encompass gastronomy an antiques market and various live music shows The gastronomy event is a chance for local restaurants to show off their finest dishes in the Paseo de la Corredera while the children’s fairground is being held at the Francisco Fernández Torralba sports complex from Thursday October 10 until the end of the weekend of the National Day of Spain throughout the weekend the gastronomic “Las Cocinas del Jubileo” event is held along with various artisans’ markets concerts and of course the children’s funfair.  The program for the 2024 Feria de Caravaca de la Cruz includes the following: 17.00 to 23.00: Children’s fairground at the Francisco Fernández Torralba sports complex 10.00 to 21.00: Farm vehicles and machinery fair on Gran Vía and Avenida de la Constitución a gastronomic gymkhana for children in Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz a Jubilee Year gastronomy fair in the Paseo de la Corredera 23.00: Live music from Estopa tribute act Estopaos in the Paseo de la Corredera 10.00 to 21.00: Antiques and second-hand market with live music and various activities in Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz 11.00 to 23.00: Children’s fairground at the Francisco Fernández Torralba sports complex 12.00 to 16.00 and 19.30 to 23.30: Las Cocinas del Jubileo Jubilee Year gastronomy fair in the Paseo de la Corredera 13.30: Yusi Dsl live in concert in the Paseo de la Corredera 16.30: Guiriband live in concert in Plaza Tuzla 21.30: Callejón del Sastre live in concert in the Paseo de la Corredera 22.00: Volando Voy, an equestrian spectacle by Santi Serra Camps at the bullring. Click here for further details 10.00 to 14.00: Farm vehicles and machinery fair on Gran Vía and Avenida de la Constitución 11.00 to 22.00: Children’s fairground at the Francisco Fernández Torralba sports complex email turismo@caravacadelacruz.es <turismo@caravacadelacruz.es) Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications InstagramXThreadsSnapchatTikTokYouTubeLAD Entertainment Home> News> World News The comedian who ended up getting punched on stage after making a ‘sexualised’ comment about a man’s child has spoken out It seems the funnyman took a joke too far for this bloke as he ended up storming the stage to land a blow – Will Smith 2.0 Jaime Caravaca was performing in Madrid, Spain, on Monday (June 4) when a video was captured of the altercation and soon went viral. rushing over to the comedian while he was delivering a monologue And then as he seems to nervously ask ‘who are you’ Understandably, Caravaca looked pretty shaken up as the dad began demanding he repeated a controversial comment he had made on X the day before about his three-month-old son Pugliato said he was furious over a post the comedian made when responding to a snap of him with his little boy and the caption: “Pride and joy.” Caravaca had responded to this selfie to say: “No one will be able to avoid the possibility of [your son] being gay.” He then added that when the kid is older Pugliato accused him of making ‘paedophilic comments’ as he ranted on the stage and got very riled up the comedian spoke out on X as he shared an apology what was intended to be a joke was ultimately an unfortunate and not at all appropriate comment on my part,” Caravaca wrote “My apologies to anyone who feels affected Let's put violence aside and leave a good world for people to grow free.” Pugliato can be heard shouting the likes of: “What's up huh This is for the paedophilic comments he has made about my son Will you repeat now what you said about my son?” As others tried to calm the situation and the comedian asked to chat I'm just a father who is defending his child He has made sexualising comments about my three-month-old son." Pugliato responded to say: "I accept your apology I defend freedom of expression in the same way that I defend the right to respond "I do not wish you any harm and I hope this helps others understand that children are sacred Topics: Parenting, Social Media, Viral Jess is a Senior Journalist with a love of all things pop culture Her main interests include asking everyone in the office what they're having for tea waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert She graduated with a first in Journalism from City