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 Andalucía Performing Arts Society (T.A.P.A.S.) is known for its highly regarded international choir and varied programme of excellent music shows But the Society also holds many popular social events each year T.A.P.A.S. will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Europe with a celebration in Estacion de Cartama on Saturday The event will take the form of a 1940s tea party with music and songs from the era along with tea and delicious homemade cakes brings together members from the local community other European expat communities and residents from as far afield as the Americas and Africa would like the party to be a joyful celebration of the beginning of a new era of peace and hope in Europe in 1945 40’s-style dresses and costumes are optional but there will be a prize for the best dressed Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Website#m123530722697162f0d14b7b{display:none} 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 The environmental health department of Cártama town together with the Think in Green foundation have launched another campaign focused on the collection of used textiles and footwear among schoolchildren in the municipality which began on Thursday 1 and continues until Thursday 22 May consists of a contest in which the school that collects the most items will be rewarded with a voucher for educational supplies valued at 250.00 euros The council said in a statement that the main objective of this campaign is to prevent this type of waste from ending up in conventional containers and to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of using the appropriate container “since used clothing and footwear are resources that can be recycled and transformed into very useful textile materials” Environment councillor Toñi Sánchez visited the participating schools on Thursday to launch the contest and to deliver the material needed for the campaign She also encouraged the entire community to participate in this initiative aimed at “caring for and protecting our environment” Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks "Colombia expects to export around 150,000 tons of fresh Hass avocados this year Although the sector recorded a 5% drop from January to May we expect to close 2024 with exports growing by around 16%," says Ricardo Uribe This optimism is based on the volumes expected from the main harvest which will start in September and continue until March Colombia is currently finishing its secondary season and volumes are declining week after week Exports are expected to recover strongly around week 40 "This season brought similar challenges to previous summers in terms of market supply where the situation was aggravated by the impact of El Niño which resulted in a greater supply of small sizes ranging between 24 and 32 causing the supply of Hass avocados in Europe to be dominated by these sizes and the returns of producers to be more limited," says Uribe This posed an additional challenge this year for the secondary season "The key to obtaining good returns in the European market will be for the fruit to be certified especially with social certifications such as Rain Forest Alliance (RFA) which promotes not only environmental sustainability but also economic and social sustainability which is very much in line with Cartama's philosophy Uribe says that around 30% of Cartama's acreage is devoted to the protection of the natural forest "This isn't only beneficial for the environment but also strengthens our position in markets that appreciate environmental responsibility," he says Colombia is investing heavily in product quality improving its post-harvest practices and its pre-cooling Cartama is building a new packing plant to increase its capacity from 300 to 800 tons per day which is expected to become operational by October 2025 "We have exported 682 containers up to June 2024 which represents 24% of Colombia's total avocado exports The company aims to export 1,525 containers in 2024 and 1,900 in 2025 with the goal of reaching 4,000 containers by 2028," says Uribe Cartama has gained a significant presence in both Europe and the United States "Europe accounts for 60-70% of our exports while the US accounts for 30-40%," says Uribe Colombia's geographical location offers unique advantages with very competitive transit times to the fruit's main importing countries "The availability of water is a great competitive advantage as production projects do not require artificial irrigation systems to be able to produce we have developed the capacity to produce in a variety of conditions and manage water efficiently," says Uribe This ensures the continuity of the production The Cartama CEO also mentions the importance of having import offices in Europe "This allows us to contact end customers directly and gives us the flexibility to ripen repack and distribute smaller quantities more efficiently," he says It becomes easier to make quick adjustments based on the market's needs and ensures the fruit's arrival in optimal condition the company is getting ready to increase its production volumes while remaining committed to responsible agricultural practices For more information:Ricardo Uribe, CEOCartamaCra 33 # 7 - 41 of. 401Medellín - ColombiaTel.: +57 6044447570[email protected]www.cartama.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Cártama town hall has announced that the water supply has been cut due to a breakdown caused by the unprecedented blackout in the Iberian peninsular on Monday the company managing the municipal water service "has been forced to carry out a scheduled suspension of the water supply" from 10.30pm on Tuesday 29 April in order to repair the main pipeline throughout Wednesday "Once the power was restored after the blackout the pumps that draw water from the boreholes started up and the sudden influx of water caused a very strong pressure surge inside the pipe which burst," the local authority explained in a statement This large pipeline connects the Casapalma reservoir with the other reservoirs and the distribution pipeline for Cártama and Cártama Estación It supplies water to the reservoirs in Cártama but "since there was no electricity supply until last night [Monday] there hasn't been enough time to recover the water level in these reservoirs” The council also pointed out that Aqualia cannot specify how long the water supply suspension will last "as it cannot yet assess the complexity of the repair" The company advises residents to ensure that no taps are left on during the interruption to the supply to avoid possible unnecessary water losses and to refrain from using appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers it is recommended to let the water run for a few minutes to avoid the possible presence of impurities Aqualia said that it is working to provide technical solutions to improve municipal water networks and reminds users that any questions can be answered by calling the free 24-hour number - 900 81 44 83 the European Cricket League has pressed ahead at the Cártama Oval with over half of the group stage matches already completed The ECL2025 in the Malaga town is hosting a championship competition among 35 top European clubs divided into seven groups Cártama has become the epicentre of European cricket Sometimes referred to as the ‘Champions League of European Cricket,’ the tournament has seen Darmstadt CC advance after defeating 2023 champions Dreux by four wickets in the Group A final the 90-minute clashes take place daily from 11.30am through to 9pm in Cártama now becoming a well-respected top-tier cricket venue the Group G playoffs take centre stage with Roma CC and Malo playing at 12.30pm and Malo Beveren at 5pm as well as Mediterranean Vikings going up against Independents CC The winners from those matches will meet on Sunday whittling down which team will go to the finals to become European champion 2025 The Cártama Oval on Diseminado Poligono 26, 47, Cártama is open daily during the championships from 10am Fingers crossed for some sunny weather and some cricketing splendour Cártama town hall is continuing with its plan to improve the appearance of different areas of the municipality in time for the start of the high tourist season The project has so far been carried out in various areas The work includes the removal of weeds and rubbish and the planting of various colourful flowers dimorphoteca (African margarita) and rose bushes The objective of this project is to embellish the green areas in order to improve the image of the town in time for the April fair which kicks off on Tuesday 22 and continues until Sunday 27 April The start of the fair will be announced at midday on Tuesday with the traditional launching of rockets in honour of the town’s patron Nuestra Señora la Virgen de los Remedios (Virgin of remedies) the iconic image of the patron will embark on its parade through the town known as ‘La Esencia,’ has just been named European Welterweight boxing champion Molina won the title after defeating defending champion Jordy Weiss in a bout played out in the French town of Leval Molina had been the Spanish champion in the lightweight as well as the young world champion of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in welterweight and the champion of the Ibero-American lightweight title IBO (International Boxing Organisation) Samuel Molina is being celebrated in Cártama as the hero of the town The Cártama native won on points over his opponent by unanimous decision of the judges ‘The Essence’ was superior for almost the entire fight The first five rounds were somewhat more even but the following four tipped the balance in favour of the Spaniard causing euphoria in his team before the end of the evening I fell and I got up again; this is where you show that you are a true champion.’ Southern Spain is set to become the epicentre of European cricket once again with two tournaments ready to take over Cártama Oval for more than a month the Weston Shield takes centre stage from Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23 February serving as the perfect warm-up to the highly anticipated European Cricket League 2025 (ECL25) which runs from Monday 24 February to Friday 21 March brings together four elite teams—Europe XI Asian XI and World XI—each featuring the brightest young talents from their respective regions has been created in a format designed to showcase emerging stars the teams will be led by iconic cricketers who bring a wealth of experience and global appeal and Ross Taylor (World XI) will not only mentor but also play alongside the rising stars offering fans a thrilling blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned expertise With its high-octane format and an elite mix of players the Weston Shield is expected to provide cricketing fireworks giving fans an early taste of the action before the European Cricket League 2025 gets going ECL2025 will bring 35 champion clubs from across Europe to battle for the prestigious continental title often dubbed the ‘Champions League of European Cricket’ has grown exponentially since its inception in 2019 Dreux CC (France) and reigning champions Hornchurch (England) The tournament is known for its fast-paced showcasing Europe’s best club cricketers and providing a platform for talent to shine on an international stage With clubs from across the continent competing for glory ECL25 is set to deliver another month of exhilarating cricket now an established premier cricketing venue located less than half an hour from Malaga city for what promises to be an unforgettable cricketing festival Entrance to the venue is free and there is a selection of bars This was supposed to be the week that we discovered the make-up of the final Championship Week at the European Cricket League Heavy and persistent rain at the Cártama Oval saw the abandonment of several games including all of the Group E action scheduled for Saturday through to Monday The weather was slightly kinder to Group F: despite several games being called off enough action was played for Jersey champions Farmers to progress with the best record after Thursday's group final against Walferdange Optimists fell foul of the weather With optimism over the forecast for the weekend it is hoped the final group (G) will be played out without a hitch ahead of the start of finals week on Monday matches are fast-paced 90-minute showdowns - weather permitting The Challenger Division of the expanded Women's European Cricket Championship (ECC-W) has delivered a thrilling start at the Cártama Oval but organisers remain optimistic about the tournament's weekend climax debutants Germany lead the standings after three wins in the first week sit third after a mix of highs and lows on the pitch The bottom of the table is made up by Austria and Czechia who find themselves struggling to find form in their ECC-W debut This second edition of the championship features an expanded format with the Challenger Division offering a platform for emerging teams to test their mettle The elite teams in Europe will be in action shortly when the Premier Division gets under way on Sunday This is the top tier of the new ECC-W and will feature heavyweights like defending champions England XI and last year's runners-up Netherlands XI promises exciting contests and a chance for new talents to shine Attendance at the Cártama Oval remains free making it a family-friendly celebration of European cricket The third week of top European cricket is about to come to an end at the Cártama Oval near Malaga as the final Premier Division games of the European Cricket Championship take place After Europe's second-tier teams took centre stage during the first fortnight - and Greece were crowned Challenger Division champions - the continent's elite took to the field this week Group A action concluded on Saturday as Scotland XI beat Ireland XI by 22 runs to book their place in finals week beating Hungary by nine wickets in their final on Tuesday hosts Spain looked clear favourites to progress after a quick start This leaves just Group D to be played out (Netherlands XI Sweden and Norway) over the course of the weekend with the final taking place on Monday at 8.30pm This then paves the way for Championship Week where the group winners will be joined by reigning champions England XI to fight it out for the title Five games will take place every day until next Saturday Another sleepless night for the residents of Cártama town and Malaga's Campanillas neighbourhood In light of the relentless storms and the overflow of the Guadalhorce and the Campanillas rivers on Monday 17 March the Local Police and the Guardia Civil evacuated dozens of people but some residents chose to stay on higher floors of their houses while the lower levels and garages got flooded with muddy water The locals demanded proper maintenance of the nearby dams and regular river clean-up efforts in order for future floods to be prevented has reminded residents of the one that they experienced in 2020 Memories of damaged movable and immovable assets have kept people awake during the past few nights The Cártama districts areas of Doña Ana and Molino Carvajal were the worst hit water and mud rushed into garages and houses in the areas of the main road "It rained so much that the whole plot was flooded We started to take the water out as best as we could but it suddenly started to come in so fast that I already have more than half a metre in my house," she said "It has been a very distressing time," she said relieved that her daughter and her grandson were not there when the flooding started They also managed to relocate their four dogs and shelter their horse Aurora believes that the only solution and preventative measure would be to properly clean the riverbed and warn residents if the floodgates of the reservoirs are going to be opened saying that such floods wouldn't occur if the river was maintained in a way that sedimentation and dirt wouldn't stop easy flow He explained that locals stopped putting fruitless efforts in trying to take water out of their houses around 4am because they "were fighting against something that was stronger" given the "thousands of litres of water" running through the streets Ricardo described the feeling of helplessness while watching the knee-deep water inside his house The flood suffered in 2020 was more serious but water has entered houses and business establishments once again this year the most affected areas have been Calle Cristobalina Fernández and the area around the Brillante where the river overflows and where water accumulates this has only spared them half of the disaster Miguel Francisco Bueno lives on Calle Cristobalina Fernández He spent Tuesday morning trying to get water out of his garage where up to 30 centimetres of mud had accumulated the water came up to the roof and smashed two cars and a motorbike at least I was able to get the vehicles out," he explained Miguel repeated the demands of his neighbours: "The dam is the problem because it hasn't rained enough for such floods to happen." Marina Díaz's hairdressing salon on Calle José Calderón also suffered the consequences even though the premises are on a fairly high pavement "(...) the mud has stained everything," she said Remembering the state of Campanillas in 2020 she said that she "spent the whole night watching the surveillance camera in the street to see if the water had arrived" Tired of the lack of attention and action that institutions have demonstrated in the past they have taken matter into their own hands they fear that this situation will be repeated can only be alleviated once authorities have taken proper care of the dams and riverbeds Cártama mayor Jorge Gallardo said that the river caught them off-guard "It is the first time that it has been overflowing for so long The level has not dropped and it has been like this for three or four hours," he said on Tuesday morning Gallardo said that the town hall had also received calls reporting collapsed walls of houses On Tuesday afternoon, Cártama began to see the light at the end of another dramatic episode, taking a deep breath during the respite between storm Laurence and storm Martinho. The latter is expected to arrive on Thursday, bringing more rain The municipal library in Estación de Cártama is currently hosting Evocaciones (evocations) a painting and poetry exhibition that can be viewed free of charge until Friday 28 March The paintings are the work of Mercedes González an art teacher and member of the Malaga plastic artists association who is showcasing a selection of her most emblematic works which includes landscapes and still life paintings is accompanied by poems and verses created by her daughter Carolina Muñoz González and her granddaughter Ayelén Guzmán Muñoz The initiative invites visitors to participate by writing the personal evocation that each work evokes and each one will be entered into a competition The exhibition can be visited Monday to Friday from 10am until 1pm The High Court of Justice of Andalucía (TSJA) has upheld the 41-year prison sentence of José Arcadio D. also known as 'El Melillero' (the guy from Melilla) who was accused of attempted murder after throwing acid at his ex-girlfriend and her friend who were sat in a vehicle in Cártama back in January 2021 The court has acquitted one other defendant - the young man who bought the can of acid and was tried as an accomplice who had accompanied José Arcadio on the day of the attack The acquitted defendant was facing a sentence of ten years in prison but the charges were dropped after his lawyer stated that "he was aware that the purchase could be used by José Arcadio for illicit purposes but not of the specific ulterior purpose of the acid" The TSJA rejected the appeal presented by the defence of 'El Melillero' and also that of the man who accompanied him on the day of the attack he rode with José Arcadio as a passenger and carried the can of acid The TSJA rejected both appeals and upheld Malaga's court's accounts which stated that the main defendant knew from where his ex-girlfriend Sandra and her friend would pass with a car José Arcadio placed his vehicle in parallel "and one of the occupants pressed the can containing the sulphuric acid" The window of Sandra's car was slightly lowered which allowed for the acid to enter and fall onto her and her friend Both of them immediately got out of the vehicle to avoid asphyxiation "José Arcadio laughed as he looked at them before fleeing," said the court in its ruling which also found that 'El melillero' "had developed an uncontrolled jealousy which had made him unjustifiably suspicious of alleged infidelities" during the relationship he was convicted of two counts of attempted murder with the aggravating circumstances of gender-based violence and of kinship in relation to his ex-partner; as well as one count of habitual mistreatment Elite-level European cricket returned to Andalucía once again this Monday morning as the Dream11 European Cricket Championship 2024 got under way in Cártama with Estonia and Turkey facing off in the opening match will see a total of 127 matches and over 500 players competing in the T10-format competition taking place at the refurbished Cártama Oval the tournament is split into two divisions for the first time features teams aiming for promotion to the Premier Division next year this year's edition of the top-tier competition starts next Thursday and will run until the final on 19 October will host matches daily from 11.30am to 9pm is a collaborative effort between local authorities and the European Cricket Network (ECN) with CEO Roger Feiner applauding the support from the Cártama town hall and the Junta de Andalucía The opening ceremony was attended by key figures sports councillor Juan Antonio Vargas and Jay Wild president of Costa del Sol Cricket Club and leader of the Cricket’s Cool initiative which promotes youth participation in the sport "Cartama has become the home of European cricket and the continuous support from mayor Gallardo and the local community ensures the championship’s ongoing success," said Feiner the competition is expected to attract millions of viewers further enhancing Cártama's reputation in the cricketing world The heavy rainfall experienced across much of Malaga province hasn’t been kind to this year’s edition of the European Cricket League being played at the Cártama Oval Much of the planned action for the past fortnight has been affected with several of the T10-format matches being cancelled because of the wet conditions there was a break in the rain over the weekend allowing the remainder of the group action to be played out Roma CC progressed after beating Beveren by five wickets in Sunday’s final to complete the lineup for Championship Week finals week has now been condensed into three intense days of action an incredible 11 matches are scheduled from 8am to 9pm with the remaining 10 set to take place on Thursday— all ahead of a big final day on Friday The Malaga town of Cártama will once again become the epicentre of European cricket next week as the Dream11 European Cricket Championship 2024 gets under way often described as 'the EUROs of men's cricket' will bring together 32 national teams from across Europe to compete in 127 matches—all hosted at the Cártama Oval—for the coveted European Championship title Over 500 players from Europe's cricketing nations will take part in this T10 competition with up to five matches scheduled per day until the final split into two divisions: the Challenger Division and the Premier Division which will take place from 23 to 29 September (followed by the play-offs from 30 September to 2 October) will feature teams striving to secure promotion to the Premier Division for the next edition the Premier Division will showcase Europe's top cricketing nations during which the four group winners will fight it out with reigning champions England XI for overall glory making it a prime opportunity for local cricket enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport to enjoy live action encouraging sports fans from the region to take advantage of this unique opportunity promises to enhance the fan experience with top-tier hospitality services such as a restaurant and bar The Dream11 European Cricket Championship's arrival is the result of extensive collaboration between several Malaga companies and local and regional authorities Feiner praised the professionalism and dedication of the local administrations describing the Cártama town hall and its "sport-focused mayor" "Their political backing has made it easier for European Cricket to remain in Andalucía despite interest from several other countries," he said Feiner also highlighted the importance of the collaboration with Cricket España particularly praising the efforts of its president Juan Carlos Rodríguez and his colleagues demonstrating immense pride and endless effort in promoting the sport," he added The event has also garnered support from a number of key local partners rental car company Cargest and Cervezas Victoria – all of whom have been involved since the first edition of the competition is expected to attract thousands of spectators over the course of the tournament the competition's reach will go far beyond that Millions of viewers will be tuning in across the globe from Australia to India and Canada to South Africa Malaga and Andalucía will be seen in cricket-loving countries around the world," Feiner added stressing the opportunity for Cártama to further establish itself on the cricketing map With over 1,700 matches taking place across 20 countries throughout 2024 European cricket is experiencing significant growth and the event in Cártama is the jewel in its crown the governing body that organises the European Cricket Championship has also been responsible for bringing the club equivalent of the competition a similar two-week competition for women's international cricket is scheduled for December the Dream11 European Cricket Championship promises to be an exciting celebration of European cricket where the opener between Turkey and Estonia will set the stage for what is expected to be a fiercely contested tournament Despite pessimistic weather forecasts for the week the European Cricket League action has continued at the Cártama Oval with more than half of the group action already taking place ECL2025 is pitting 35 champion clubs from across Europe against each other across seven groups three of which have already been completed often dubbed the 'Champions League of European Cricket' has already seen Darmstadt CC progress after beating 2023 winners Dreux by four wickets in the Group A final Reigning champions Hornchurch then started their title defence in the best-possible way by topping Group B and then beating Northern CC by six wickets in the group final Danish side Skanderborg then became the latest side to qualify beating Royal Strikers by five wickets on Tuesday in the Group C decider with the remainder of the group action to be wrapped up by next Sunday After that is the final Championship Week during which the 2025 winner will be crowned following the grand final on Friday matches are 90-minute showdowns (running daily from 11.30am to 9pm) a now established premier cricketing venue creating a family-friendly festival atmosphere Canal Sur journalist Javier Barón and cameraman Sergio Boj were allegedly assaulted in Cártama while they were doing a live broadcast on the latest rainfall in Malaga province and the rise in the Guadalhorce river when the assailant violently lunged at Barón "Call the police," Barón told his colleague Malaga's press association for media professionals released a witness video which shows how the man continued attacking the professionals and lashed out at the team "Leave the camera!" the journalists can be heard saying A complaint has been filed against the assailant "The attacks and insults against journalists and photojournalists are becoming more and more frequent and aggressive It is necessary to remember the important work they do in defence of citizens' right to transparent information," said Elena Blanco president of the Asociación de la Prensa de Málaga "The town hall regrets what has happened and denounces this completely unacceptable act known for its welcoming character," said Cártama's municipal authorities in a statement The Cártama ante las Drogas programme continues to host its cycle of workshops and educational activities in schools an initiative that focuses on the prevention of addictions and co-financed by the regional ministry of health 'Cártama against drugs' is an initiative that has been carried out for several years in the municipality and is aimed at pupils One of the activities carried out in the workshops for secondary school pupils involves using special simulation glasses These glasses use specialised lenses and filters that distort vision in ways that replicate the symptoms of the effects of alcohol consumption and the impact of not sleeping for a whole night Students are tasked with completing everyday activities and routine tasks such as walking in a straight line or removing pencils from a pencil case This allows the pupils to experience firsthand how substance use or lack of sleep affects balance The goal is to help pupils respond assertively to adversity build successful relationships and communicate effectively By Maura Maxwell2024-05-20T10:38:00+01:00 The growth trajectory of Colombian avocado exports shows no signs of slowing down in 2024 Colombia’s avocado exports are set to grow by between 16 and 20 per cent this year giving a potential shipment volume of 141,000 tonnes with exports to the European market achieving good returns in January and February “The challenge has been in the size profile of the crop – due to El Niño all the main producing countries in the region have seen a concentration of small calibres between counts 24 and 32,” he told Fruitnet “We’re currently seeing interesting prices for larger fruit (counts 12-16) while there’s an oversupply of smaller-sized fruit.” With Peruvian avocado output projected to be down 16 per cent this year the expectation is for a more balanced European market this coming summer “Peru is expected to finish its campaign earlier than in the previous years due to the impact of El Niño and the high temperatures it has brought in recent months We hope that July will see the last big volumes being sent from Peru,” Uribe noted Trade data from the National Association of Foreign Trade (Analedex) show an average annual growth rate of more than 12 per cent Exports have surged from 34,911 tonnes in 2020 to 114,535 tonnes last year Site powered by Webvision Cloud Cártama town hall has launched the eleventh campaign ‘Cártama Enamora an initiative to promote purchases in local shops which will take place in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day The presentation of the campaign was attended by councillor for commerce and local development Juan Antonio Vargas along with representatives of the participating businesses The councillor encouraged residents and visitors to participate in the campaign which he said is “committed” to local commerce in order to boost the business fabric in the municipality "In our municipality you can find a variety of products and services to give as a gift for Valentine's Day and there is also a wide range of hotels taking part It is not necessary to travel to other places because our businesses have everything and offer intimate and professional service," Vargas said The initiative will be held from Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 February and involve the participation of a total of 24 businesses Customers making a purchase in the participating shops and businesses will be entered into a draw that offers more than 30 prizes gift vouchers and dinners in local restaurants The campaign is complemented by a window display contest which aims to reward the businesses that best reflect a romantic theme with their decoration The winners of the draw and the window competition will be announced on Tuesday 18 February After almost two weeks of Challenger action the Premier Division of the European Cricket Championship finally got under way in Cártama this Thursday In the morning fixture at the Cártama Oval The rest of the teams in Group A (Guernsey Ireland XI and Portugal) will fight it out until Saturday Hungary and Romania) will be contested from Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 October; Group C (Belgium Spain and Switzerland) from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 October; and Group D (Jersey Sweden and Netherlands XI) from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 October The winners of these groups will then compete in Championship Week from Tuesday 15 October they will be joined by reigning champions England XI as they fight to crown the overall winner Playing in next year’s Premier Division will be Greece after their victory in the Challenger Division final They beat Estonia by eight wickets on Wednesday having also seen off Isle of Man and Czechia in the playoffs Broadcast to a global audience of several million the competition is expected to further enhance Cártama’s reputation in the sporting world as the ‘home of European cricket’ The newly expanded Weston Shield touched down at the Cártama Oval near Malaga this week as the British & Irish XI aim to defend their title Named in honour of European Cricket founder Daniel Weston a preview to this year’s European Cricket League kicked off on Wednesday with a revamped structure designed to highlight emerging talent the Weston Shield also introduces an Icon Player system where legendary cricketers serve as both mentors and teammates to rising stars This unique format promises fans an exciting mix of youthful energy and seasoned experience winners of the inaugural Weston Shield last year in Santarém are led by Irish cricket legend Kevin O’Brien The squad includes a mix of returning champions such as Tom Hinley Seamus Lynch and Julius Sumerauer alongside new faces from across the British Isles Their title defence is being challenged by three newly assembled teams: European XI will be captained by Max O’Dowd after the withdrawal of Joe Burns for personal reasons a key player in the inaugural European Cricket League in 2019 brings experience and firepower to a side seeking redemption after falling short in last year’s nine-match series against British & Irish XI World XI enter the competition with New Zealand great Ross Taylor as their Icon Player Their squad includes players from Australia with Big Bash League winners Peter Hatzoglou and James Bazley among their ranks led by former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal add further competition with a squad featuring talent from India who also works with the German national team said he was excited about the opportunity to bring together diverse talent: “They are all good players and I’m looking forward to working with them and doing really well in the tournament.” this year’s Weston Shield promises high-octane action until its conclusion on Sunday giving fans an early taste before the European Cricket League 2025 (ECL2025) gets going ECL2025 will bring together 35 champion clubs from across Europe in a fierce battle for continental glory Often dubbed the ‘Champions League of European Cricket’ the tournament has grown rapidly since its 2019 debut and reigning champions Hornchurch (England) Hornchurch claimed their first-ever title with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Jersey’s Old Victorians It was a remarkable turnaround for the London club who had fallen short in the 2023 final against Dreux Now they return to defend their title in what promises to be the biggest edition of the tournament yet This year’s competition follows an intense schedule The opening three weeks will feature group-stage matches culminating in a thrilling Championship Week where the group winners will battle for the ultimate prize a premier cricketing venue just 30 minutes from Malaga city The car park of a petrol station in Cártama appears normal A man gets out of a hire car and returns with an ice cream for the little girl who remains in the back seat It's the comings and goings of a working day at three in the afternoon The sun caresses the cheek and generates a pleasant memory of spring comes a blurry figure walking too close to the crash barrier This separates a narrow path from the A-357 motorway there’s the distressing feeling of seeing someone so near to the cars and lorries whizzing past a single mother with a vacant look and dishevelled hair It is a story that gets in the pit of your stomach and takes your breath away The story of a life that has become impossible from one day to the next It is a mute cry for help from someone who repeats over and over again the following phrase: "I don't want to appear weak." The encounter with Cloti is the result of the serendipity of the moment different realities that suddenly touch and connect On a tour to see the effects that the 'Dana' storm has left on the Guadalhorce seeing someone covered in mud doesn’t attract much attention it does when a brown crust covers their entire body as if they've emerged from an extravagant mud therapy session Cloti points to a house situated just below the motorway The scale of the disaster can be sensed from afar but the structure looks as if it has been split in two the result of the tidal wave of water that burst through it last Tuesday With so much lightning it seemed like daytime officials came and gave me half an hour to leave," she says Just enough time to get her six dogs to safety "I’ve loved animals since I was young and have always worked with animal shelters I would always help with temporary foster care," she explains She points once more at the house that is no longer there The last five years of Cloti’s life have been spent here and an outdoor area decorated as a "chill-out" space It was also her resurgence after a divorce It’s the struggle of a single mother to provide a home for her daughter even though she didn’t have many resources This is another phrase she repeats several times Cloti says it's her "only vice" and threatens to take out a cigarette "My life changed when I divorced my husband We lived in Añoreta and I worked part-time I had to look for a house and in Malaga it was impossible I invested everything I had so that I could have a place for my daughter and opt for shared custody," she says Accessing the land where Cloti's house is located is dangerous It requires walking along the edge of the motorway The natural entrance is cut off by large stones dragged by the flood They are the same ones that prevent heavy machinery from entering the contrast with everything that reminds you of life is abysmal it would look like the set of a disaster movie and mud—endless amounts of mud—make up a grotesque scene she had already tasted abandonment: "My mother left my sister and me She also recently lost her job after 16 years in a large department store She supplements her 700 euros of unemployment benefit by cleaning here and there "wherever there is work." But this is another dimension Cloti sits down on the sofa that used to be in the living room The mud is a slimy mass that is almost up to her ankles but without a home of her own she fears losing custody of her daughter I've asked for help but they tell me they can't put machines in here I have to do it for my daughter," she says like a pressure cooker calling for release Personal dramas are diluted in the magnitude of a catastrophe England XI became only the first team to win back-to-back ECC titles on Saturday evening as they secured their third Dream11 European Cricket Championship (ECC) title in four years overcoming Netherlands XI by 14 runs in a thrilling final at Cártama Oval The final saw England XI post an impressive 159/3 in 10 overs after opting to bat Johnny Connell starred with a spectacular knock of 89 runs but a resilient partnership between Musa Ahmad and Shariz Ahmad gave them a fighting chance regular wickets throughout their innings ensured England XI held their nerve England XI automatically qualified for Championship Week as defending champions Spain and Netherlands earned their spots by topping their respective groups in the Premier Division Rain impacted the early stages of Championship Week with five games abandoned in the first two days Germany and Netherlands battling it out in tightly contested eliminators and qualifiers Scotland narrowly edged past Germany in the Eliminator while Netherlands beat them in the second Qualifier to secure their place in the final This year's tournament introduced a new two-division format increasing competitiveness among Europe’s cricketing nations Greece triumphed in the Challenger Division which sees them promoted to the Premier Division for 2025 The tournament also highlighted individual brilliance Shariz Ahmad was named MVP (most valuable player) for his outstanding all-round performances Norway claimed the HCL Software Fair Play Award for their exemplary sportsmanship with ICC Development Manager Andrew Wright receiving the accolade on their behalf the statistics were staggering: 31,304 runs With England XI’s continued dominance and a format that brought out the best in Europe’s cricketing nations excitement is already building for next year’s edition of the ECC Cártama town hall held a special presentation last week to announce the winners the raffle for a Copa del Rey basketball shirt and ball that was donated to the town by the Fundación Unicaja Baloncesto to raise funds for those affected by the 'Dana' storms at the end of October The event took place on Friday at the municipal sports complex and was attended by the coordinator of the Cártama basketball club representative of the municipal basketball school so the sports department of the town hall announced that it will be given to the municipal basketball club to be re-raffled among its supporters Cártama will host a charity walk against cancer on Sunday 11 May a new initiative aimed at supporting research into childhood cancer and to raise funds for Cris Contra el Cáncer a Malaga association of families of children with cancer and the biomedical research foundation (FIB) of the Hospital Niño Jesús The walk will start at 11.30am from the municipal sports facility and will follow a route of approximately 4.5 kilometres around the town The event will conclude with a community gathering at the sports complex where participants will enjoy a free paella and a variety of activities “We want to encourage all the residents of Cártama to take part in this walk and help continue the fight against childhood cancer through research projects,” the town’s mayor Those interested in taking part can register until 2pm on Friday 9 May via Dorsalchip. Registration costs ten euros and includes a T-shirt and paella and it is a four-team competition which will see a total of 25 matches being played There are no semi-final and playoff concepts in this tournament and so the sides that finish top two in the table will clash against each other in the final on February 24 European XI and British and Irish XI and some very big names The entirety of the competition will be played at the Cartama Oval in Cartama You can watch live streaming of the T10 Weston Shield 2025 in India on FanCode and the ECN (European Cricket Network) YouTube channel You can create your Fantasy XI for the T10 Weston Shield matches using Cricket.com’s very own Criclytics Ashutosh Sharma Shows Why He's DC's Bonafide Troubleshooter IPL Venue Analysis: Will PBKS end their winless drought in Dharamsala Mohammed Shami's Downfall Underlines SRH's Mediocre IPL 2025 Krunal Pandya Is Proving To Be RCB's Trump Card In IPL 2025 Wasted Potential To Frontline Pace Sensation — The Reinvention Of Prasidh Krishna IPL 2025: Who Is Leading The Points Table After Match 50 IPL 2025: Who Holds The Orange And Purple Cap After Match 50 Mumbai Indians End 12-Year Winless Streak In Jaipur With Record Win Against RR Nehal Wadhera - Punjab Kings’ Ultimate Problem Solver Home » Costa del Sol News » Cartama Council Calls For Emergency Declaration Cartama Council Calls For Emergency Declaration Central government are being petitioned to declare a Civil Protection Emergency in the Cartama area following severe flooding Cartama in Malaga Province has been hit hard by flooding following the torrential rain brought by Storm Dana this week The town council has now asked central government to declare the area a Civil Protection Emergency A Civil Protection Emergency refers to situations that pose a significant threat to public safety and require coordinated action from various authorities The Spanish government has a civil protection system designed to prevent Local and regional authorities work together with national agencies to manage the situation provide assistance to affected individuals Rural roads have been affected by landslides in Cartama When the flooding hit on Tuesday 29th October the Guadalhorce river overflowed in parts of the municipality, flooding some residential areas including Estación de Cártama and leaving agricultural land under water More than 100 litres of rain per square metre fell furing the storm The river reached a height of 6 metres as it passed through Estación de Cártama making the A-7057 road impassable Water supplies to residential areas in Cartama have been affected by the flooding and residents have also reported flooded basements Many of the rural roads have been destroyed and there are reports of sink holes appearing  The council are also requesting financial aid from central government to assist residents with the costs of repairs and replacing property and also for the agricultural and livestock sectors Written by Dave James Keep up to date with all the latest news from the Costa del Sol with the coast’s official English speaking radio station Some recent headlines from the Costa del Sol. See all the 93.6 Global Radio News as this restaurant prepares a very personal Japanese-Mediterranean cuisine For almost ten years he trained in the kitchens of Asian cuisine establishments located mostly on the Costa del Sol The pandemic forced him to return to his place of origin and instead of getting depressed he decided to open the only 'Japanese' restaurant in the town of Estación de Cártama He soon not only won over the public in the area but also in a large part of Malaga province to have very clear ideas of where the tastes of his clientele are and not to scare them with prices Along with the most classic dishes of this type of cuisine on the menu we find other creations that are the result of the creativity that Jesús has imposed in Nakara One of the things I liked most about my last visit to this restaurant is the deep respect that Jesús has for oriental cuisine especially when it comes to fusing products and techniques the result of which can be appreciated in the first mouthful where the seafood does not lose an iota of its flavour despite the spicy touch and its crunchy texture But you should also go to Nakara to enjoy the sushi of the latter I'll go for the one with truffled tuna belly and ponzu and from the Chinese cuisine with their dim sum stuffed with duck and foie gras with shitake sauce and crispy onion The excellent service of José Manuel Heredia and what Jesús cooks it is no wonder that it has become one of the most recommended Asian restaurants in the province it is an example of how to make good Japanese cuisine without making harakiri on our wallet This is undoubtedly one of the most striking dishes on the menu Wagyu is in fashion and Nakara prepares it in a taco where the crispness becomes one of its attractions The point and flavour of the meat is perfect Varied sushi To go to Nakara and not try the sushi would be unforgivable It is precisely in the variety of sushi (salmon scallop and tuna) where you can appreciate the professionalism and good work of Jesús to give the rice the right touch Another of the dishes that cannot be missing from the menu of any of the establishments where the Nakara group is present Medium-sized prawns with crispy tempura and a mild yet spicy sauce Japanese Pepito This dish is defined by its original and sensible execution A well-fried bao bread stuffed with tuna belly previously flambéed The slice of fried green pepper adds flavour and potency Contact: C/Toulouse-Lautrec (Estación de Cártama). Telephone: 951 203 189. Closed: Monday and Tuesday midday. Web: gruponakara.com Prices: Prawn volcano: 12€ Stuffed Dim sum: 8.50€ Japanese pepito: 7€ Cártama town hall is continuing its project for the comprehensive remodelling of different parts of the municipality to make them more attractive for locals and visitors The latest work has taken place in Calle San Rafael Alto where remodelling and renovation work has also been carried out on a small square that had become “deteriorated” carried out at the request of the local residents included the replacement of all infrastructure new paving tiles and the remodelling of the area to create a larger public area with urban furniture and extra parking spaces “The council continues to undertake work to tidy and improve our municipality in order to offer our residents new spaces for their coexistence and enjoyment.” The project is part of the plan carried out by the town hall to enhance the value of the centre of the town by renovating the most emblematic streets and preserving its historical heritage This Wednesday (13 November) there will be no classes in any of the educational centres in Malaga province amber or yellow weather warning including Malaga city There will also be no classes at Malaga University or other private schools the "preventive evacuation" of some dwellings located on the banks of the Guadalhorce river as it passes through the municipalities of Álora The Junta de Andalucía's Minister of the Presidency activated Level 1 of the region's emergency plan at 8.22pm today due to the flood risk from the heavy downpours This had already been in pre-emergency phase The emergency level has been raised in response to technical reports weather forecasts and the outlook for the coming hours in Malaga province of The decision was also taken in collaboration with the mayors of the affected areas according to the 112 Andalucía emergency coordination centre This level of emergency refers to a situation that could involve damage or when the management plan deems it appropriate and for which the necessary measures are put into practice for the relief and protection of people or property As a result of today's meeting with the technical heads of emergencies and civil protection it was decided to preventively evacuate homes and businesses on the banks of the Guadalhorce river it has been decided to suspend classes in all educational centres in the Malaga province affected by the weather as well as in Almuñécar Motril and Albuñol in the province of Granada The measure also affects day centres and centres for people with disabilities Some residents of the towns in Malaga province's Guadalhorce valley have been left with just the clothes on their back after the torrential downpours from the 'Dana' weather system swept through the area on Tuesday and caused major flooding and damage to homes Paco Fernández and his wife Isabel lost everything flood waters caused by the overflowing Guadalhorce river gushed into their house in Álora and swept away their belongings "We have lost our life savings," they said This couple live in the La Isla neighbourhood which was one of the worst affected areas by the flooding in Malaga province They needed to be rescued by a Guardia Civil helicopter after the water swept through their entire house "In less than five minutes a huge wave came and swept everything away," they said they said that they made a decision to leave the house after seeing how heavily the rain was falling but they did not have time to get to the car which was parked less than ten metres away Both took shelter on the roof of their two-storey house and waited to be rescued while emergency workers rescued other families in the surrounding area "The performance of Guardia Civil has been exemplary; they took very little time to rescue us They were shocked and could not quite believe what had occurred lamenting that this was the second time this had happened to them after suffering through the floods of 2012 who they claim had not cleaned the riverbed since then causing an accumulation of reeds and weeds A similar situation happened to Silvia Ávila and Eleuterio Torres Both left home before 8am and when they returned "We have been left with nothing but the clothes we have on our backs," she said they decided to spend the night at a relative's house but they don't know what they will do next "The water has almost reached the roof; we have lost an entire furnished house." The most critical situation was in the area around Álora station Media Distancia and AVE trains were all disrupted "We were on our way to Seville when they told us that we have to get off here; they don't know when we will be able to continue," said Laura as she filmed a Guardia Civil helicopter trying to rescue several flooded cars "It's unbelievable what has happened in just a moment." Many of the cars she was filming belong to workers from the company Leba "Many parked here this morning and have gone to Malaga to work so they have no idea what has happened," said one worker "There are at least ten or 20 cars under water," added another The rain also wreaked havoc on numerous orange and lemon groves many of which were even on the edge of the road after being washed away by the river a villager who had (until Tuesday) a small field "We have lost everything; now we have no choice but to pull up all the oranges and lemons and wait for next year," he said Gonzalo Pérez is another of the people affected by the rain the despair was not because he had lost his belongings but because he was unable to pick up his children he dropped them off at the Guadalhorce school and at noon he discovered the road he needed to use to pick them up was cut off by floodwaters "Almost all the children are from that area (on the other side of the river) but some of us parents live in the centre of Álora and we don't know how to get there." Gonzalo tried to cross the flooded road on foot but finally gave up when he realised it was quite deep "The fear I have is that it will get dark and the kids will get scared; they should help us cross," he added the situation began to return to normal in the area Even the sun began to peek through the clouds But that could not keep people's eyes off the sky "I don't think we will be able to sleep today," Silvia said the situation became more complicated in the area around Cártama where the Guadalhorce river also overflowed its banks The main incidents were recorded from 4pm onwards businesses and infrastructures were damaged located in an area close to the Guadalhorce riverbed many residents in the lower areas took preventive measures some residents in higher areas decided to stay in their homes Town hall reported that no rescues were carried out The increase in the Guadalhorce's flow also caused problems for key infrastructure which crosses the river and had to be closed due to an accumulation of reeds and debris and we don't know if this could have any effect on the bridge over the motorway which has a smaller eye than the bridges over the Cártama station," said mayor Jorge Gallardo To clear the bridge and facilitate the flow a mechanical arm was moved while emergency crews monitored the stability of the bridge The pedestrian area of the bridge was also closed as a safety precaution the council activated its emergency plan and deployed all necessary resources to protect residents and minimise damage in the municipality Heavy rains formed pools of water on several roads making traffic difficult on numerous stretches making it impossible for him to get around The track connecting Cártama with Estación de Cártama was temporarily closed during the early hours of the morning due to flood waters and the subway under the train tracks at Estación de Cártama remained flooded Local Police diverted traffic and warned drivers of the risks in these areas while traffic authorities recommended avoiding unnecessary journeys and opting for alternative routes Cártama was facing a scenario of significant damage and a tough clean-up and repair challenge the municipality is now preparing to assess the damage Syn-Pro by SISIS Cricket Groundcare Machinery Istanbul KSK vs Ljubljana Walferdange Optimists vs Old Victorians Farmers vs Istanbul KSK Old Victorians vs Ljubljana Walferdange Optimists vs Farmers Cártama town hall has announced that improvement work will be carried out on the A-7057 road in Estación de Cártama on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December a project that will consist of the repair of the expansion joints of the bridge over the Guadalhorce river which will be carried out from 9.30am and 7pm will also include asphalting work on that section of road The council has pointed out that traffic delays are expected in the area since a just one lane will remain in service while the work is being carried out Drivers are advised to use the A-7054 to access Estación de Cártama on these days The Junta de Andalucía regional government's Minister of the Presidency Antonio Sanz made an unscheduled appearance at around eleven o'clock at night to give information on the latest decisions taken by the authorities to warn people of the possible problems ahead of the new Dana weather system threatening Malaga The red alert in which much of the province finds itself as of 10am this Wednesday morning justified the unusual action At the headquarters of 112 Andalucía in Malaga he took the floor to raise awareness of the urgency for people to exercise extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel "The situation for the province of Malaga is one of extreme risk," said Sanz some 3,000 people living in high-risk areas along the banks of the Guadalhorce river were evacuated from their homes This task was apparently carried out with the collaboration of the corresponding town halls They are mainly concentrated in the municipalities of Cártama and Álora although some were also affected in Pizarra "The important thing is that we are acting in advance and in a preventive manner Many of those evacuated were reported to have found shelter with family and friends the municipalities have provided places for people to spend the night in case they are needed who insisted several times on "extreme caution and avoiding journeys that are not essential" also confirmed the suspension of classes in schools and colleges throughout the province for today The minister also pointed out that the measures adopted have been based at all times on the reports that "have reached us throughout the day" Not only the Aemet forecast from Spain's state weather agency the Junta also has received information from experts in the field Sanz also asked the population to "follow the official information" and called on them to avoid falling for hoaxes and information distributed on social media networks from unidentified sources Asked about recommendations for those who have to go to work today and whether it would be advisable to stay at home in these cases Sanz again insisted on highlighting the risk situation It is up to others to take these decisions The alert we have issued affects the population as a whole," he concluded Clean up efforts are continuing with the Guadalhorce valley in Malaga province starting to return to normality following the 'Dana' storm which brought flash flooding to the area two weeks ago People in the worst-affected municipalities of Álora Cártama and Almogía have worked tirelessly to restore infrastructure and basic services while residents are still digesting the damage caused as Spain's state weather agency (Aemet) has activated an amber alert for more heavy rain on Wednesday 13 November Álora was one of the municipalities most affected by the recent floods The overflowing of the river left more than 200 people cut off and washed away roads making access and getting around extremely difficult Due to the efforts of residents and authorities most of the rural roads have been recovered but seeing the community come together in difficult times has made it all worthwhile," said Álora mayor Francisco Martínez Although most communications have been re-established some remote houses are still difficult to access one of the biggest advances has been the recovery of the drinking water supply The homes still without are expected to regain it in the coming days the situation has also improved considerably were hit hard due to the accumulation of water and mud forcing dozens of families to carry out arduous cleaning tasks the arrival of hundreds of volunteers allowed the process to move forward quickly and daily life is beginning to get back on track Almogía was also hard-hit with impassable roads and significant damage the town hall and residents worked together to re-establish the communications network and water supply the amber alert throughout Malaga has put the three municipalities and the rest of the province on alert again Although clean-up and recovery work has progressed at a good pace Álora mayor Francisco Martínez said he hoped the rains would not be as heavy as expected: "If we manage not to exceed 20mm in an hour we will be able to avoid that everything we have done being in vain" "The news of the amber alert for heavy rainfall has already reached the municipality and has generated a mixture of concern and preparedness," residents said in Cártama Almogía mayor Antonia García did not hide her concern: "Now we are a little shaky because we have a forecast telling us that on Wednesday there will be another quite strong Dana with quite a lot of litres of rain" As Malaga province prepares to face the new storm Recent experience has demonstrated the resilience and solidarity of communities but uncertainty about the behaviour of nature remains the only thing left to do is to be prepared and trust that the next storm will not undo reconstruction efforts in Álora Championship Week - Match 11 European Cricket League Darmstadt CC vs Hornchurch Championship Week - Match 12 European Cricket League Skanderborg vs Zurich Nomads CC Skanderborg vs Zurich Nomads CChampionship Week - Match 13 European Cricket League Hornchurch vs Farmers  Championship Week - Match 14 European Cricket League Darmstadt CC vs Voorburg Cricket Club Championship Week - Match 15 European Cricket League Hornchurch vs Zurich Nomads CC  Championship Week - Match 16 European Cricket League Darmstadt CC vs Skanderborg  Championship Week - Match  (revised) European Cricket League Roma Cricket Club vs Farmers Championship Week - Match  (revised) European Cricket League Zurich Nomads CC vs Voorburg Cricket Club Roma Cricket Club vs Hornchurch Championship Week - Match (revised) European Cricket League Zurich Nomads CC vs Farmers Roma Cricket Club vs Voorburg Cricket Club will host its annual spring fair on Saturday 12 April between 11am and 3pm The family event will present over 30 craft stalls selling artisan products an Easter bonnet and cake baking competition a children’s Easter egg hunt and live music and entertainment is free and all proceeds from the day will be donated to the Calahonda Alzheimer’s and dementia support group “The spring fair is always popular and this year’s event is no exception It is a great traditional Easter event and an opportunity to support and showcase local craft businesses fun-filled day for all the family,” said Linda Chadburn More than 100mm of rain deposited in the Malaga province municipalities of Álora and Cártama overnight has caused flood alerts to be issued for the Guadalhorce river to possibly burst its banks has reached the red level for risk of flooding as it is registering almost 76 cubic metres per second The area most at risk of flooding is Estación de Cártama where the Junta de Andalucía has activated a warning with town hall and police evaluating possible risk situations and damage The increase in the level of the Guadalhorce river is significant The continuous rains have filled the riverbed to unusual levels bringing with it sediment and plant debris Cártama Local Police force has deployed preventive measures and are ensuring the river is constantly monitored to guarantee the safety of nearby residents the river is not expected to overflow in the short term Surveillance has been increased at critical points such as Estación de Cártama in order to anticipate any changes that could affect the flow levels Local authorities have urged the public to keep informed through official channels and to avoid approaching the banks The rains have generated large pools of water which have caused issues with traffic on several stretches The road connecting Cártama with Estación de Cártama had to be temporarily closed in one section during the early hours of this Tuesday morning while the underpass under the train tracks in Estación de Cártama is still blocked due to flooding Police have diverted traffic and warned drivers of the danger at these points while emergency crews work to drain the worst affected areas People are being encouraged to avoid unnecessary journeys opting for alternative routes and exercising extreme caution in flooded areas While the Guadalhorce river has not yet overflowed its banks The A-7057 road through Cártama has already had to be closed due to flooding The Guadalhorce river is full throughout most of its long course through the north of the province at points such as the Aljaima weir in Cártama the Guadalhorce is registering a flow og 61,000 litres per second and almost 40,000 litres per second as it passes through Estación de Cártama such as the Campanillas and the Río Grande the Turón has also formed runoff and is carrying 2,500 litres per second as it passes through Ardales Championship Week - Match 1 European Cricket League Darmstadt CC vs Hornchurch, Championship Week Championship Week - Match 2 European Cricket League Skanderborg vs Zurich Nomads CC, Championship Week 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I Care Badalona Pak I Care Badalona vs Zurich Nomads Tallinn Strikers vs Empire CC Ariana CC vs Lisburn Voorburg vs Tallinn Strikers Lisburn vs Empire CC Ariana CC vs Voorburg Skanderborg vs Christiania Grange vs Sofia Stars Royal Strikers vs Skanderborg Sofia Stars vs Christiania Grange vs Royal Strikers It smells like death when stepping out of the car The body of a dog appears beneath a tree - half animal It turns out that this is now a minor problem Germinal Vega stands about 20 metres from what a week ago was still his house "I was up on the roof when the masses of water came in like an avalanche," he explains the Guadalhorce river had become a threatening torrent and he was evacuated in a Guardia Civil helicopter Eleuterio Torres is a neighbour of Germinal The burly 50-year-old man lived alone in the house across the street When he saw that the water was entering the kitchen the only thing he could save was his own life "I didn't have time to do anything else," he says a week after the flood suddenly assaulted Álora are the ruins of an existence and an old Singer sewing machine Seven days have passed since the 'Dana' storm A bulldozer relentlessly ploughs the road that is no longer a road No one has come here to help us yet." Asking about his mood seems almost audacious “We’re desperate.” He takes a breath and adds I just got a call asking if I need a mattress What I need is for someone to clear away the mud.” A tour in a 4x4 vehicle reveals that there are still hundreds of residents who find themselves in a situation of destitution The joy at the absence of fatalities is diluted by the magnitude of what one sees on the ground The word normality does not yet fit in any way Álora is a beautiful and proud municipality They know who is talking to whom and at what time they go to the bakery It is not the first time that it has been affected by floods "It's raining on wet ground," says Tomás Pérez He is 44 years old and is removing mud from the living room of his mother's house The dark circles under the eyes give relief to a face that looks exhausted "We are tired of saying that the river is carrying more brush than ever The worst thing is that this is going to happen again," he declares who came to have their photo taken and then disappeared "The only ones who have come here to remove mud are the provincial firefighters." is one more resident in this manual on 'How people cope with the effects of a catastrophe' In recent days he has learned to wade through the mud the slippery mass that has stained his house brown He invites us in and shows the mark the water has left on the wall He has been digging out mud for a week now and in an optimistic estimate he still has months to restore his farm There are not thousands and thousands like in Valencia "How can we help?" This is one of the most frequently uttered phrases Javier Sánchez and Alberto Claros are two young men from Malaga The former is studying to become a National Police officer and the other a forest ranger ""We saw on social media that more people are needed Will without organisation is like power without control to be honest," admits one of the young men who now feels uncomfortable because he doesn't feel useful To say that parts of the Guadalhorce valley remain mired in mud is no exaggeration a Czech resident with an unpronounceable surname she decided to move into a house near the river Now she sits on one of the few chairs she has been able to save while firefighters pump the water out of a house that almost became a death trap "The river overflowed its banks and it was only a matter of seconds before the water entered my house Otherwise I wouldn't be here right now," she says the effects of the Dana only seem to be a mirage The sun is shining and the temperature is that of a spring day a classic in the picturesque surroundings of the Caminito del Rey an Infoca truck reminds onlookers of the situation The streets in the Doña Ana neighbourhood are cleared of mud "Always the same promises and always the same questions We don’t need solidarity; we need them to fix things and clean up the rubbish from the river © ECN - European Cricket Network Istanbul KSK vs Ljubljana Walferdange Optimists vs Old Victorians Farmers vs Istanbul KSK Old Victorians vs Ljubljana Walferdange Optimists vs Farmers Farmers vs Ljubljana Istanbul KSK vs Walferdange Optimists Old Victorians vs Farmers Walferdange Optimists vs Ljubljana Group F - Match 10 European Cricket League Istanbul KSK vs Old Victorians Brno vs Zagreb Assassins Budapest Blinders vs Pak I Care Badalona Zagreb Assassins vs Zurich Nomads Group D - Match 10 European Cricket League Brno vs Budapest Blinders