Home » Project of the Week: Hotel Indigo Gandia Beach Hotel Indigo, IHG’s midscale luxury brand will be debuting a new hotel in the Spanish city of Gandia The project will be called Hotel Indigo Gandia Beach and will be one of several Spanish openings for IHG in 2025 Gandia is a popular city on the country’s east coast The town is located between Alicante and Valencia and is also a short distance from Ibiza It is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches and boasts a temperate climate year-round The hotel has been signed alongside regular collaborator Senator Hotels & Resorts, which will be taking over the management of the hotel The 40-room beachfront property will offer uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea and is due to open in June 2025 bar and restaurant incorporating local ingredients in its menu Willemijn Geels said IHG was thrilled to be expanding so significantly in Spain “We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain’s key urban and leisure destinations with it being a key growth market for the company,” she said “It is truly a privilege to be able to deliver on these ambitions alongside so many of our longstanding and new growth partners It is thanks to their trust in IHG and our talented teams that we can bring amazing new hotels right across our diverse brand portfolio to the market.” with a further 12 in the development pipeline boosting IHG’s footprint in the resort and all-inclusive segment Start a free trial of THP’s database with over 8,500 hotel projects and key contact details You are currently viewing a placeholder content from HubSpot Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers THP is a subsidiary of Sleeper Media © 2025 copyright TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH – all rights reserved 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 Arturo Torró’s body was found on the A38 next to his car on Wednesday It has been reported that his wife became concerned when he did not come home nor was other reports have said she received a phone call from her 62-year-old husband asking for help Torró was the Mayor of Gandia between 2011 and 2015 his time as Mayor was mired in controversy In 2023 he was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for embezzlement and ordered to pay a fine to Gandia Town Council of €135,812.50 alongside another person for their roles in a scandal that involved the contracts of broadcasting services for the town The town of Gandia’s 80,000 occupants will be observing an official mourning period of three days flags attached to official buildings will fly at half-mast in a show of respect and on Friday a minute’s silence will be held in the main square February 20 at the IML (Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensics) in Valencia Discover more local news 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 Share price 8420.00p 6 May 2025 at 09:26 News releases UK): The growth of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) one of the world’s leading hotel companies continues in Spain with the signing of four hotels: Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria This builds on the 500 rooms added to IHG’s Spanish portfolio earlier in the year taking the total of open and signed rooms to nearly 13,000 in the country Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach and Vignette Collection Jerez expand the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle presence in the market with the latter becoming the second Vignette Collection property in Spain following the signing of Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols earlier this month Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria builds on the strong tradition of IHG’s much-loved Holiday Inn brand family in Spain and demonstrates the enduring confidence owners and investors have in its renowned selection of Essentials brands IHG has 55* hotels operating under eight* brands in Spain: Six Senses boosting IHG’s footprint in the resort and all-inclusive segment IHG has announced the development of five new hotels across three brand collections Premium and Essentials – Hotel Indigo in Jerez de la Frontera Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols Holiday Inn Express Seville – City and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sabadell IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes IHG has more than 6,400 open hotels in over 100 countries and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales Approximately 375,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first collection brand is a family of one-of-a-kind properties in sought-after urban and resort locations where guests can indulge in a growing passion for stays that are authentic More than 100 properties globally are anticipated to join over the next 10 years For more information, visit www.vignettecollectionhotels.com The sudden murder of the former mayor of Gandía is still on everyone's lips. | EDATV NEWS This Was Former Mayor of Gandía's Last Call Moments Before Being Murdered'My tire got punctured,' he commented before ending the conversation.21/02/2025 11:09:00h by Gonzalo Pinilla The sudden murder of the former mayor of Gandía is still on everyone's lips The businessman and former mayor of Gandía was found lifeless on Wednesday night inside his vehicle after being shot in the Valencian town of Xeresa was found dead | Europa PressAccording to Vozpópuli someone was following him and punctured at least one of the car's tires they could attack him when he was most vulnerable something that surprised the victim's close circle It is important to highlight the alleged last call made by Torró after visiting one of his businesses in Sueca "I've got a flat tire," he commented before ending the conversation and stopping on the shoulder there is no record of him contacting anyone else "My tire is flat," he commented before ending the conversation | Europa PressTorró's vehicle remained stopped on the shoulder of the A-38 in Xeresa when his wife arrived at the scene joined by her sister They had decided to go there after trying to contact him repeatedly for two or three hours without success The geolocation of the businessman's mobile phone had guided them to the exact point where they found him It was his wife who discovered his body next to the car the body had a gunshot wound to the chest and signs of strangulation on the neck both his family and his friends and former colleagues from the Valencian PP still do not understand what happened no one noticed warning signs or unusual situations the way the crime was carried out points to a calculated and coldly executed action CD THADER – 2   CF GANDIA – 2 CD Thader Rojales entered this last home game of the season Played on a glorious sun soaked Sunday morning probably the lowest gate of the season had assembled inside Moi Gomez Stadium elected to make a number of changes from the previous weeks narrow victory at Paterna With regular Thader captain Lloyd out injured the armband was given to the bearded midfielder Fran with the diminutive David showing his worth when his powerful shot from the edge of the box just missed the target it was David who opened the scoring on 14 minutes having received a glorious assist from fellow striker Tremino Gandia keeper Aspas pulled off 2 great saves from firstly a Sergio header he denied Adam what looked like a certain goal as his Thader team mates completely dominated play he needed to be alert to prevent Facundo from levelling the scores Berni squandered a glorious chance to double the hosts advantage his comical effort resulted in a throw in to the visitors Gandia did eventually square proceedings on 40 mins before perfectly chipping the ball into an empty net Aspas pulled off a wordly save to deny him a goal it was Javi´s turn to test Gandia´s keeper credentials Completely against the run of play on 65 mins with the ball somehow ending up in the back of the net What happened next was farcical to say the least David was quite blatently fouled inside the box on 69 mins Gandia players and officials were quite rightly incensed that a Thader player had encroached in the box but having consulted his nearside assistant ref Alejandro Murphy allowed the goal to stand Fran placed his kick the same side as before there should have been 2 more penalties awarded but ref Murphy chose to ignore strong appeals before Watt was blatently pushed in the back when in Thader´s box a 2-2 draw was probably a fair reflexion on the match which mirrored the scoreline when the 2 teams last met at Gandia just before Xmas last year.  On Saturday 10 May Thader make the journey to play high flying Novelda for the final game of the Community League season Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital Transport services between Gandia and Valencia will resume some services including a partial C1 local train service and increased shuttle bus services operated by ALSA Things are slowly normalizing as transport lines are resuming some services in the area after recent flooding The Ministry of Transport has communicated that the C1 local train service between Gandia and Silla will recommence as of Wednesday operating a partial service for the moment of every half an hour will continue to facilitate journeys into Valencia Work continues on repairing the trainline between Silla and Valencia 1.6km of track has been lifted for renovation bus schedules operated by ALSA under the Valencian Regional Government and in collaboration with the City Council will be extending their services as of today The weekday bus schedule from Gandia to Valencia started today at 6am and will terminate at 9.55pm this evening There will be 17 buses operating between these times The weekday bus service from Valencia to Gandia departed at 6am this  morning and there will be 18 scheduled departures until the last service leaving Valencia at 10.15pm Weekend services will be reduced to nine services from Gandia to Valencia with departures between the hours of 10:45 a.m Weekend services from Valencia to Gandia will operate between 7:30 a.m Buses from Tavernes leave for Valencia at 6.40am and 3pm and leave Valencia for the return journey at 1pm and 7pm Tickets and information can be obtained on the official www.alsa.es website Find other articles on Transport in Valencia  Alerted by several calls, patrols from the Civil Guard and the Local Police of Xeresa arrived at the crime scene. | Redes sociales NEWS This Was the Violent Shooting Murder of Former Gandía Mayor Arturo TorróThe former mayor might have communicated with a relative to warn that he was in danger.20/02/2025 09:01:00h by Adais Cásares the terrible news of the violent murder of the former mayor of Gandía The events occurred on Wednesday night around 11:00 p.m the former mayor might have communicated with a relative to warn that he was in danger the former leader of the People's Party in the Safor region was allegedly attacked by an individual armed with a gun while driving on the road patrols from the Civil Guard and the Local Police of Xeresa went to the crime scene where they found the body with evident signs of violence they have confirmed that the victim is the former mayor of Gandía The authorities have opened an investigation led by the Organic Unit of Judicial Police to clarify what happened and identify the person responsible for the murder.  Gandia is rapidly establishing itself as a vibrant epicentre for music festivals on the national stage This was highlighted during their recent FITUR presentation the organiser of the Pirata Rock and Tripolar Festivals Music festivals play a crucial role in invigorating the local economy and making Gandia more attractive to visitors they will be introducing a brand new and exciting large-scale festival this year Taking place in Gandia between April 25 and 27 the Tripolar Festival is set to reinforce the town’s standing as a cultural hub of diversity It aims to establish itself as a distinctive space where lovers of music art and alternative culture can come together Attendees can expect an innovative atmosphere where rising talents blend seamlessly with well-known artists It is expected to attract artists from a wide range of genres Talking about the new festival Sendra said “This initiative is here to stay as we believe that these types of festivals are vital in spreading joy and offering a unique perspective on exploring the wonders of Gandia.” Find more local news, activities, and profile interview. Prefer to read your local news all in one place? Check out our online newspapers for your weekly local news fix. The Cycling Week—Volta Comunitat Valenciana Femines hosted its tenth edition from February 13 to 16 with the town of Gandia serving as the epicentre of this prestigious event Gandia Beach transformed into a bustling nerve centre of cycling activity drawing many of the world’s elite cyclists to compete A total of 154 elite cyclists representing 24 teams stayed in the town throughout this thrilling competition delivering an exciting atmosphere for both participants and spectators alike announced the news to the media on February 10 Naveiro revealed that Gandia had been chosen as the final destination for the first stage of the race following a route of 112 kilometers starting from Alzira The cyclists crossed the finish line along Avenida de la Republica Argentina at around 5.00pm providing the perfect opportunity for fans to cheer on their favourites This year’s event boasted an impressive lineup of participants These athletes are some of the best in the world and Naveiro extended a warm welcome to all cycling enthusiasts and sports fans who came and witnessed an exhilarating day of competitive cycling Find more local news, activities, and profile interviews for Costa Blanca North. Prefer to read all your local news in one place?  Check out our online newspaper for your weekly local news fix. Reusser and Van der Breggen round out podium at 30 seconds back in Gandia to claim the stage win and the leader's jersey in Gandia Vollering finished 30 seconds ahead of runner-up Reusser and third-placed Van der Breggen and will head into stage 2 wearing the overall leader's jersey Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) won the bunch sprint for fourth place as the peloton crossed the finish line 1:30 behind The peloton tackled 112km from Alzira to Gandia on the opening stage at Setmana Calenciana The event also marked the official return of former World and Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen who announced a surprise comeback with SD Worx-Protime after a three-year retirement from pro racing It was a lumpy route with three categorised climbs; Alto de Serra Grossa (2km at 5%) Alto de Barxeta (1.9km at 5.2%) and Alto de Barx (4.6km at 5.7%) which peaked at just 17km from the finish line in Gandia Marina Garau (BePink-Imatra-Bongioanni) embarked on a solo breakaway during the early kilometres of the stage While Mariana Líbano (Eneicat-CMTeam) attempted to bridge across the Portuguese rider wasn't able to connect with Garau and she was reeled back into the field with 80km to go Garau continued out front alone toward the first climb of the day and managed to hold off the chase as she crested the Alto de Serra Grossa taking top mountain points before she was caught on the descent Mischa Bredewold (SD Worx-Protime) won the intermediate sprint for points and a three-second time bonus in Barxeta before FDJ-SUEZ AG Insurance-Soudal and Movistar led the peloton into the foot of the Alto de Barxeta The peloton tackled 112km from Alzira to Gandia on the opening stage at Setmana Valenciana The 2023 Tour de France winner pushed the pace on the upper slopes of Barx increasing her lead to 45 seconds on chasers Van der Breggen and Reusser on the descent The main field barreled into the final kilometres less than a minute behind Vollering soared into the final kilometre poised to secure her first stage win of the season with her new team while Reusser and Van der Breggen were forced to settle for the minor places on the podium Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 The Mayor of Gandia recently presented Phase II of the Respect Plan multidisciplinary initiative aimed at improving urban services within the town Its primary goal is to enhance awareness among all citizens about the importance of maintaining clean the mayor stated that for the town to continue fostering opportunities and attracting investments it is essential to adhere to three foundational values: coexistence are crucial for achieving stability and promoting a harmonious living environment for all residents thereby laying the groundwork for significant advancements in the coming years several targeted measures have been implemented including a budget for parks and garden renovations an allocation for renewing street furniture An additional truck will streamline rubbish collections and a new lighting programme designed to boost energy efficiency will also be implemented the mayor also highlighted that stringent penalties will be imposed depending upon the seriousness of the offence These sanctions will be implemented for poor community behaviour such as depositing rubbish on public roads instead of in the designated waste containers offences concerning the degradation of the urban environment particularly related to graffiti and vandalism You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience which affected a photovoltaic installation in a container with batteries at the port of Gandia From pv magazine Spain Twenty firefighters responded to a fire involving photovoltaic panels in the Port of Gandia area of Spain and to an explosion of an associated containerized battery An explosion was heard at 6:14 pm on January and nearby residents called the emergency services and Alzira stations attended the scene along with a sector chief and sergeant and members of the national and local police and health services a 46-year-old firefighter was slightly injured in the arm and was treated by the paramedics who were dispatched to the scene The firefighter was discharged at the scene Toxic smoke from the batteries was visible for miles and firefighters protected an adjacent warehouse containing cardboard coils The fire was extinguished by firefighters at around 7:30 a.m The tender for the construction of the photovoltaic plant with energy storage affected, which paired 705 kW of solar capacity with a 1 MW battery, was opened in July 2022 and awarded in November the same year More articles from Pilar Sánchez Molina Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close BE brave and join other swimmers as they make their way across the Port of Gandia in their annual winter crossing This year marks the 23rd crossing of the port in which valiant swimmers are invited to dive in and make the rather chilly 300-metre journey The watery race will take place on Monday, January 6 2025 at 12 midday and swimmers will begin the course at Muelles frente a Playa Varadero and finish at  Playa Varadero. You can register to swim via the CRONO 4 Sports website until Sunday joining the swim costs €6 and must be paid in advance at time of registration There will be changing rooms on site and hot chocolate at the end of the event for all participants Also, there will be a prize of a Three Kings Roscón for whoever wears the best fancy dress costume whilst completing the race and for a team who have the best costume Teams must be no fewer than 3 people in number Neoprene wetsuits are prohibited for use during the swim The race has been organised by Natació i Esports Gandia and for those of you wanting to keep dry and warm you are all invited to watch and cheer on the competitors from the port side For more information about the event and a map of the race go to the website Visit Gandia. For more articles on Gandia click here. Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox! Known as the PEOPLE’S PAPER, Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain. And it’s FREE! Covering the Almeria, Axarquia, Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Costa del Sol , Costa Calida, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. Whether it’s local news in Spain, UK news or international stories, 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. are set to represent their countries once again in the upcoming games scheduled from November 21 to 25 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 The ports of Valenciaport are integrated into the cities of Valencia They play a vital role in the economic development and urban expansion of these cities contributing significantly to their physical landscape The history of these three cities and their ports is deeply intertwined shaping the culture and character of their residents The 32nd America’s Cup in Valencia sparked the development of new port spaces for both public and nautical-sports use leading to one of the most remarkable port-city transformations in Spain’s recent history This transformation culminated in the creation of the Marina de València The Port of Valencia currently features two dedicated water sports areas: one to the south managed by the Real Club Náutico de Valencia overseen by the joint venture between Serveis Marítims Port Eivissa The former harbour basin has been transformed into a vibrant meeting point for the public In the southern part of the Port of Valencia earmarking around 230,000 square metres of port land for public use This development will bring new green spaces as well as commercial and sports facilities including the Ciudad Deportiva del Levante U.D These additions are set to stimulate the local economy and benefit the surrounding neighbourhood developed in collaboration with the Town Council also includes the creation of a new 104,264 m² park in the Nazaret neighbourhood—the Mouth of the River Park The plans for this park are currently being drafted by the Town Council with the project set to be primarily funded by the Port Authority The Port Authority of Valencia and the city are collaborating to create a fully integrated space that establishes a seamless connection between the port and the public the Town Council and the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) are actively engaged in initiatives to develop new public spaces in the northern area of the port by issuing an announcement for the submission of ideas One of the key projects in this effort has been the opening of the new seafront promenade built by the PAV while also extending the existing promenade The Port of Gandia offers a variety of areas for public use making it a highly appealing destination for both tourism and leisure activities The key initiatives currently underway include the upcoming remodelling of the fruit market area a result of the ideas call organised by the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) in collaboration with the Town Council and the forthcoming construction of the Valencian Oceanographic Centre by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC standing for Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas) in the Port of Gandia The establishment of the research centre in Gandia has been made possible through the agreement between the PAV and CSIC CULTURAL PROGRAMMES In the cultural sphere the Clock Building has become a popular destination attracting thousands who come to experience and enjoy its exhibitions These exhibitions are also showcased in Sagunto and Gandia  Valenciaport is dedicated to supporting popular sports and social activities by sponsoring events and cultural initiatives in the neighbourhoods surrounding its three ports Port Authority of Valencia © 2025 · All rights reserved 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. Retailer Hall of Fame 2022: Jennifer Gandia and Christina Gandia Gambale The sisters have a symbiotic relationship that serves them and their New York City store well. SourcingMay 05, 2025Crater of Diamonds Yields 4-Carat Brown Diamond“The Duke Diamond” is the largest diamond registered at the Arkansas park so far this year. TrendsMay 02, 2025Ring Concierge, Kraft Partner on Mother’s Day Macaroni Necklace The childhood craft of making dried pasta necklaces for Mother’s Day is all grown up as the 14-karat gold “Forever Macaroni” necklace. Brought to you byLas Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show: Showcasing the Most Collectible Merchandise from Across the GlobeGain access to the most exclusive and coveted antique pieces from trusted dealers during Las Vegas Jewelry Week. CollectionsMay 02, 2025Piece of the Week: Angely Martinez’s Emerald Promise RingSet with May’s birthstone and featuring an earthworm, this ring is a perfect celebration of spring. MajorsMay 02, 2025Stuller’s New Bridal Catalog Is Here“Bridal 2025–2026” includes popular styles and a dedicated section for quick pricing references of lab-grown diamond bridal jewelry. SourcingMay 01, 2025Tariffs & Colored Gemstones: Relying on Stock, Considering the Ripple EffectThough currently paused, high tariffs threaten many countries where gemstones are mined. Dealers are taking measures now to prepare. Brought to you byWatch: The Winston Red: GIA Examines the Smithsonian’s Newest AdditionSupplier Spotlight Sponsored by GIA MajorsMay 01, 2025Peek Inside David Yurman’s New Miami Flagship StoreLocated in Miami’s Design District, the 4,000-square-foot store is an homage to David and Sybil Yurman’s artistic roots. TrendsMay 01, 2025Amanda’s Style File: 20 Pieces of Emerald Jewelry for MayMay babies are lucky indeed, born in a month awash with fresh colors and celebrated with one of the most coveted colored gemstones. MajorsMay 01, 2025Jewelers of America Opens Applications for 2025 ScholarshipsThe deadline to apply for the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship is June 12. SurveysApr 30, 2025Consumer Confidence Hits Pandemic-Level Low Amid Tariff ConcernsWhat’s really worrying U.S. consumers isn’t the present situation; it’s what the economy is going to look like six months from now. Events & AwardsApr 30, 2025Instore Show Debuts New Name, Look, and FocusNow called The Instore Jewelry Show, it will include holiday-focused education, interactive workshops, and a window display contest. SourcingApr 30, 2025GemGuide Has a New Pricing Chart for Colombian EmeraldsIt includes pricing for unenhanced Colombian emeralds in the fine to extra fine range. CollectionsApr 30, 2025Tiffany & Co. Goes Deep-Sea Diving in New Blue BookThe “Sea of Wonder” collection features pieces inspired by the ocean, from its waves to flora and creatures like urchins and sea turtles. AuctionsApr 29, 2025‘Golconda Blue’ Diamond Pulled From AuctionThe 23-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, set to headline Christie’s May jewelry auction, was expected to sell for as much as $50 million. ColumnistsApr 29, 2025Google Ads vs. Social Media Ads: Which Are More Effective?Emmanuel Raheb outlines the differences between the two platforms and posits that the most successful jewelers use both. SourcingApr 29, 2025Gemfields Mini Ruby Auction Achieves $7MThe miner said its April sale featured a mix of commercial-quality primary rubies and secondary rubies of varying quality. CrimeApr 28, 2025Customs Seizes Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Counterfeit Van Cleef & Arpels JewelryU.S. customs agents in El Paso, Texas, intercepted the package, which would have been worth $9 million if the jewelry was genuine. TrendsApr 28, 2025Suzanne Kalan Launches Tech Ring Jacket CollectionHealth monitors become statement pieces when paired with the brand’s new collection of stackable diamond-studded bands. Events & AwardsApr 28, 2025JCK Industry Fund Announces 2025 Grant RecipientsTen organizations were selected this year. IndependentsApr 28, 2025John Atencio Appoints 2 to Wholesale TeamKim Carpenter and Sam Gevisenheit have joined the brand. CollectionsApr 25, 2025Sylvie Looks to Water in New Sculptural Bridal Collection“Shell Auranova” is the next generation of the brand’s bridal line, featuring half-bezel engagement rings with bold and fluid designs. FinancialsApr 25, 2025Kering’s Jewelry Brands Persevere as Q1 Sales Sink 14%Boucheron and Pomellato performed well in an otherwise bleak quarter for Kering amid struggles at Gucci. EditorsApr 25, 2025Piece of the Week: Deborah Meyers Experience’s ‘The Birds’ EarringsDesigner Deborah Meyers created her birds from oxidized sterling silver, rose-cut diamond eyes, and Akoya Keshi pearl feathers. SourcingApr 25, 2025De Beers Sales, Production Fall in Q1 Amid UncertaintyThe company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs. Supplier BulletinApr 24, 2025Protect Your Customers and Your BusinessSponsored by the Gemological Institute of America This site uses cookies to give you the best online experience. By continuing to use & browse this site, we assume you agree to our Privacy Policy Two men sitting on chairs, one of them speaking with a microphone in hand, in front of a screen announcing the 50th International Fideuà de Gandia and Gastronomy Contest. | COMUNICAE LIFESTYLE The fideuà of Gandia culinary attraction at Fitur and Madrid Fusión 2025Gandia's star dish whose international competition celebrates its 50th edition this year is featured in three showcookings at Fitur 2025 and Madrid Fusión.29/01/2025 15:30:00h by EDATV The fideuà from Gandia dazzled at Fitur 2025 and Madrid Fusión Three showcookings at these international fairs captured the attention of the attending public's palate Gandia took advantage of these events to promote its historic dish the official presentation of the commemorative poster took place The design recalls the birth of the fideuà aboard the boat Santa Isabel The International Fideuà Competition of Gandia marks half a century in 2025 establishing itself as an essential event in the international gastronomic calendar this competition has been a platform to project Gandia's culinary identity and keep the tradition of its most iconic recipe alive The 2025 edition will feature new developments the competition will be held in the late afternoon and evening on June 5 followed by the Tasta Gandia gastronomic fair which will take place from June 6 to 8 at the Moll dels Borja two semifinals will be held outside Gandia: one in Mieres (Asturias) and another in Osaka (Japan) a commemorative book is also being published which will compile the history of the 50 years of the competition The aromas and flavors of the city's flagship dish have confirmed the appeal of this dish which continues to be a key ambassador of Gandia's gastronomic culture Madrid Fusión 2025 After the success at Fitur the fideuà from Gandia continued its journey at Madrid Fusión 2025 the international gastronomic congress held in the capital of Spain Chef Amadeo Faus conducted a showcooking of fideuà from Gandia where the importance of fresh and local products as essential bases for achieving a quality dish was also highlighted Vice-Rectorate for Sustainable Development of Campus Last Friday, the UPV campus in Gandía celebrated the connection of its second photovoltaic installation, thus doubling its existing capacity The installed power has increased from 50 kW to 100 kW thanks to the addition of 214 m² of new solar panels will produce a total of 147,000 kWh annually resulting in an emissions savings equivalent to 18.5 tons of CO₂ This new installation adds to other solar energy initiatives on UPV campuses.  Press release in PV Magazine a man reportedly slapped his wife to death allegedly for not cooking chicken curry at Munda Sahi of Dhanianali village under Gandia Police station limits of Odisha’s Dhenkanal district Before leaving his house for some work asking one Jena Munda reportedly gave Rs 100 to his wife his wife Kuni Munda asking her to get chicken and make curry for the entire family as it was Sunday Jena had a heated argument with Kuni after returning home late in the evening as she had not cooked chicken curry Jena gave such a strong slap to Kuni that she died on the spot a team of cops from the Gandia Police station reached the spot and sent Kuni’s body to the Dhenkanal District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) for postmortem They also arrested Jena on charges of killing his wife and forwarded him to the court “We got a call around 11 PM yesterday and we were told about my sister’s death I could not come here from Dhenkanal as it was late night But after reaching home this morning I got to know that there was a fight between the couple for chicken curry and my bother-in-law slapped my sister to death on a fit of anger Either he just slapped her or did something else can be known only after investigation and postmortem of the body.” the death of Kuni following a dispute for not making chicken curry has become a subject of discussion in the area Further probe into the matter by the police with the help of a scientific team is underway Kalinga TV a 24-hour Odia news channel is part of Kalinga Media & Entertainment Pvt was founded by philanthropist and educationist Dr Himansu Sekhar Khatua the noted film maker at it’s helm as the Managing Director Kalinga TV is a 24-hour news channel and plans to be the premiere news channel in Odisha with special emphasis on social development The company was incorporated on 24.04.2013 under the Companies Act of 1956 ACCIONA has deployed a fleet of 200 shared scooters in Gandía which will be available for use around the clock from today It is the first scooter sharing service not only in Gandía but also in the La Safor district one of Valencia's principal tourist areas The service will contribute to reducing the impact on urban mobility caused by the huge influx of tourists The ACCIONA shared electric scooters will avoid the emission of polluting gases reduce noise and contribute to reducing traffic congestion since each shared vehicle eliminates an average of 10 trips using private vehicles The implementation of this first ecological mobility system underpins Gandía's focus on a model of sustainable tourism who unveiled the new service in the company of Orazio Corva Head of Sales and Marketing for ACCIONA's scooter sharing service Corva highlighted ACCIONA's commitment to the transition to a decarbonised economy based on renewable energies and non-polluting infrastructure and services models ACCIONA already has a fleet of over 3,000 shared scooters in Madrid These vehicles have avoided the emission of 191 tons of CO2 so far this year equivalent to the emissions produced by 20,000 cars in a day The scooters have the equivalent power of a 125 cc engine and offer two ride modes (using the MODE selector): Standard ('S') for use in the city; and Custom ('C') The scooters are all two-seaters and carry two jet-style helmets in the trunk Users can retain a scooter in 'pause' for up to six hours before resuming use Trips must begin and end in the urban area of Gandía including notably Daimús beach and the Guardamar de la Safor area Users can also ride a scooter to a nearby town park it in in reserve mode for up to six hours and then resume their trip returning the scooter to the service territory in Gandía To use the service, users must register using the ACCIONA Movilidad app or on the website www.acciona-motosharing.com/es/ Once their particulars have been validated new users get 30 free minutes so they can start using the service immediately Rates range from €0.27/minute to €0.30/minute depending on the drive mode; there are no fixed costs and this rate covers all charges: insurance swaps in fully recharged batteries during the night There is a 24/7 Customer Care Service and a freephone for dealing with queries and incidents ACCIONA's incursion into the vehicle sharing business is in line with the company's mission to support sustainable solutions linked to infrastructure ACCIONA's mobility business crystallises the company's position in new services that enhance sustainable mobility Vehicle sharing services are aligned with ACCIONA's identity and its wish to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions electrifying the economy and promoting alternative means of transport ACCIONA is moving into this market under its own brand in order to deal directly with end users of transport services I accept Information on data protection In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Data Protection and with other Data Protection regulations in force you are hereby informed that your personal data shall be processed by Acciona whose identification data are as follows: Tax ID No (NIF): A08001851; Address: Avenida de la Gran Vía de Hortaleza No.: +34 91 663 28 50; email: protecciondedatos@acciona.com Your data shall be processed in order to send you information through the subscription to our Newsletter through electronic means activities and news pertinent to our activity sectors The consent given by the data subject by indicating that they have read and accept this data protection information comprises the lawfulness of processing the subscription Request cannot be satisfied We may also process your satisfaction or preferences Data shall be stored until the elimination is requested we may give access to your data to service providers (such as technology service providers) who assist us in fulfilling this purpose may be located outside of the European Economic Area in territories that do not offer a level of data protection that is comparable to that of the European Union we transfer User data with appropriate safeguards and always ensuring the security of the same The data subject can exercise their rights of access to or rectification and/or the restriction of or objection to the processing of such data by writing the Department of Data Protection located at Avenida de la Gran Vía de Hortaleza 28033 (Madrid) or by sending the form available in the link: FORM If we consider it necessary in order to be able to identify you, we may ask you for a copy of an identity document. Furthermore, at any time the data subject may withdraw the granted consent by contacting the aforementioned address and file a claim to the Supervisory Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos www.aepd.es) You can also unsubscribe from the Newsletter communication For any further information you can visit the Privacy Police on the website https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy/ Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight the son of Raymond & Marylou Whitrock Gandia he graduated from Tremper High School in Wisconsin He served in the United States Army from 1977 - until his retirement in 1997 He was an Army Ranger served in numerous locations all over the world After his active duty he continued to work on Fort Drum as a Weapons Instructor for the 10th Mountain Division He also worked as a bouncer in Alexandria Bay and worked store security at Hannaford in Watertown He was a mentor and advisor to students at the Carthage Central High School and oversaw the operations of the former Branaugh Memorial Boys Club in Carthage for several years He was also an avid football and NASCAR fan He had a passion for riding motorcycles and was currently the Road Captain for the Carthadians Motorcycle Club in Carthage He is predeceased by his sister Constance Gandia and his mother Marylou Allen A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18th at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage, with the Rev. Linda J. Harris officiating. Burial will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Natural Bridge. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 17th from 6-8 PM and on Saturday prior to the service, from 1-4 PM. www.lundyfuneralhome.com Ray was passionate about life; he enjoyed helping young people and loved his family His family has chosen to honor his lifestyle and values by having Ray become an organ donor Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today!  Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account the Outdoor 2024 catalog introduces collections and renowned designers from Gandia Blasco Group’s GANDIABLASCO all images courtesy of Gandia Blasco Group Mediterranean family enterprise Gandia Blasco Group is  renowned for crafting outdoor furniture and rugs made with particular attention to craftsmanship the Group operates through its three distinctive brands each contributing a distinct persona to the company’s offerings the modular ERNO pouf system by GANDIABLASCO encourages dynamic seating arrangements the ERNO collection pays homage to the renowned Hungarian designer Ernő Rubik translating the playful essence of the Rubik’s cube into a series of versatile poufs the modular ERNO pouf system encourages dynamic seating arrangements suited to both indoor and outdoor spaces these pieces offer plenty of possibilities for creating adaptable environments their quick-drying Gravidry® foam padding is breathable and highly moisture-resistant due to its draining qualities GANDIABLASCO’s GBmodular extension leverages the clipping ability between extruded recyclable aluminum profiles to mix and match units the GANDIABLASCO GBmodular extension stands out for its flexible construction technique leveraging the clipping ability between extruded recyclable aluminum profiles to mix and match units Complemented by an aluminum knot mechanism and stainless steel bolts the system enables the creation of diverse configurations from armchairs and two-seater sofas to low tables Designed to suit a variety of environments the GBMODULAR collection emphasizes durability Utilizing technical fabrics from esteemed brands like Kvadrat and Sunbrella along with 100% recycled and recyclable PET fabrics from Reviva each piece ensures both aesthetic appeal and sustainable longevity IRIS is the new collection of tables by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco for GANDIABLASCO celebrates the art of versatility with its MANGAS OUTDOOR collection conceptualized by renowned designer Patricia Urquiola Drawing inspiration from hand-knitted wool jumpers the MANGAS series translates the warm vibe of knitted wool to outdoor environments through the use of braided recycled PET fibers Both the square poufs and seating modules are constructed entirely from recycled PET sourced from plastic bottles filled with quick-drying foam rubber of varying densities Engineered to withstand outdoor elements such as humidity and UV rays these pieces boast removable covers for easy maintenance the MANGAS series translates the warm vibe of knitted wool to outdoor environments by using braided recycled PET fibers Jorge Garaje’s inaugural collaboration with GAN is a vibrant tribute to three iconic members of the citrus fruit family Crafted from 100% recycled and reclaimed PET fibers in India where all GAN collections are meticulously handmade these outdoor kilims showcase the essence of oranges The rounded contours of the fruits are layered to create a captivating sense of depth accentuated by a graphic grid reminiscent of the mesh bags traditionally used for their display the CITRUS collection of rugs is a vibrant tribute to three iconic members of the citrus fruit family As the youngest brand in the Gandia Blasco Group Diabla channels the enchantment of movie theaters into its outdoor designs Creative Director Alejandra Gandía-Blasco draws inspiration from the golden years of cinema infusing the PATOSO seating collection with a sense of nostalgia and whimsy Inspired by the iconic Daisy Theater in Memphis the PATOSO seats combine harlequin charm with exceptional comfort Adorned with vibrant fabrics inspired by Commedia dell’Arte these 4-legged poufs add a touch of theatricality to outdoor settings earning recognition from the NYCxDesign Awards adorned with vibrant fabrics inspired by Commedia dell’Arte the PATOSO 4-legged poufs add a touch of theatricality to outdoor settings company: Gandia Blasco Group | @gandiablasco_group brands: GANDIABLASCO, GAN, and Diabla AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Drew McDonald Ivan Gandia-Rosa was already in a good mood The Ospreys won their second straight game at Swisher Gymnasium filled with a surprising amount of UNF fans Little did he know that more good news would come after the game “The draft was the same time as the game,” Gandia-Rosa said  “I wasn’t paying much attention to that and then I found out after the game through social media and people calling to congratulate me.” Gandia-Rosa was selected third overall by Santeros de Aguada the reigning champions of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional de Puerto Rico Gandia-Rosa looks forward to being closer to his family “It would mean a lot especially for the rest of my family who haven’t been able to see me play in Jacksonville,” Gandia-Rosa said the senior used to go to BSN games and now it might become a full circle moment if Gandia-Rosa joins the Santeros “I’ve been to many of the games of that league and it’s really good,” Gandi-Rosa said “My experience at those games has been really fun and hopefully some more kids come to see our games.” The BSN has had a history of being a launching pad for NBA players like J.J Gandia-Rosa hasn’t made a decision yet and is focusing on finishing this season for the Ospreys in their quest for the ASUN Championship For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com Letter to the Editor: Honoring the Legacy of Jasmin Chaney Guevara OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports? On-campus housing rates to increase by nearly 6% this fall pending board approval Last-minute calls and school records: Inside Smilla Kolbe’s history-making indoor season President Limayem makes statement on ICE agreement, says police duties remain unchanged Madelyn Schneider Ethan Howick Daniel Cimino Alekzander Jenkins and Madelyn Schneider Cancel reply The digital transformation of Gandia City’s water system (Valencia Spain) is a ground-breaking project that allowed Gandia to become one of the most advanced European smart cities and the City Council helped increase the efficiency of water management and improve citizens’ quality of life The Gandia project included the deployment of 40,000 smart meters covering 100 percent of the city’s consumers along with the modernization of other infrastructure including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors The millions of daily data points collected are constantly integrated into GoAigua’s IoT platform managed and shared in the entire organization providing a holistic vision of the integrated water cycle in real time The platform integrates information from different technologies vendors and systems into a single management environment for the operators client segmentation based on consumption patterns and trending-down meter detection are some of the results obtained the efficiency of fieldwork was enhanced thanks to the automated creation of work orders City officials have now updated information about infrastructure and its condition to assess which elements of the network should be replaced based on the total budget Ivan Gandia-Rosa was playing basketball in front of small junior college crowds he traveled the world representing his homeland of Puerto Rico in international tournaments To travel the whole world just playing basketball is a blessing and playing against world-class teams around the world was a great experience for me,” Gandia-Rosa the six foot one guard for UNF Men’s Basketball Gandia-Rosa received the call about the national team late last season and was elated to contact UNF Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll once I first told him that they had called me he was excited and ready for me to go,” Gandia-Rosa said The senior from Caguas began his journey with the national team with tournaments in Argentina and the Pan American Games in Peru “The Pan American Games was a great experience Winning the silver medal is even better for us with the younger team that we had,” Gandia-Rosa said After winning silver at the Pan American Games in Peru Gandia-Rosa found out he made Puerto Rico’s national team for the FIBA World Cup in China I found out that I’m on the list for the World Cup team so after Peru I did a couple of practices and scrimmage games,” Gandia-Rosa said Gandia-Rosa looked back on the opportunity where he was able to practice with Puerto Rico’s workout team while in China “Being able to go to China and practice with their workout team was just amazing it was just a wonderful experience for me,” Gandia-Rosa said Gandia-Rosa actually played in a FIBA tournament while being on Puerto Rico’s U17 team in 2014 Gandia-Rosa was able to play against future NBA guard Jamal Murray Gandia-Rosa had a strong finish to his junior season finishing 22nd in the NCAA in assists with 192 When asked about the difference in competition between international basketball and collegiate Gandia-Rosa mentioned the amount of experience his opponents had in the tournaments this summer “The biggest difference is the physicality of the games and have a lot of experience,” Gandia-Rosa said With a summer of playing for Puerto Rico’s national team under his belt Gandia-Rosa looks to use that experience in his senior season with UNF Men’s Basketball and I got to make sure I do a good job of leading them and making sure everybody is on the same page,” Gandia-Rosa said Driscoll noted how Gandia-Rosa’s experience this summer will be a major asset to the team that aspect of leadership and learning from a non-basketball standpoint you can’t replace it,” Coach Driscoll said when UNF first recruited and signed Gandia-Rosa he already mentioned that he wanted to represent Puerto Rico at the Olympics “The one thing that was really really cool was that we were able to present that for him and that opportunity came full-circle for him,” Driscoll said Cancel reply Metrics details The new phase of study and revision of the Palaeolithic art of the Cova de les Meravelles as well as the advances made in the field of 3D documentation in recent years have motivated a new documentation campaign on the main panel full of tiny engraved motifs The difficulties involved in acquiring and processing data executed using fine and thin engraving techniques indoors have been solved through a multi-light photogrammetric survey photographing the main panel surface with five lighting directions and applying principal component analysis (PCA) This procedure has allowed us to obtain a large corpus of two and three-dimensional data and to improve the documentation base produced 17 years ago after its discovery the enhanced engraving results in the new documentation campaign its most significant contributions to the complex archaeological survey and the limits we have found along the procedure The Meravelles parietal assemblage is currently being revised as well as advances in documentation and image processing techniques have motivated a new campaign of work at the site to obtain more precise documentation that will allow us to achieve the objectives of this new phase of the study: to obtain a visualisation tool that enables for the research and interpretation of the site and which facilitates the sharing of the results obtained emphasising the value of the rock art as part of our cultural heritage we present the results obtained in the areas of most interest and in which the visualisation of the engraved traces is diverse The same procedure is being systematically applied to the analysis of the whole ensemble and is currently being carried out Valencia) is located in the Serra de la Falconera at an altitude of 200 m and at a distance of 6 km in a straight line from the Cova del Parpalló the Upper Palaeolithic occupation was clearly defined The karst system develops over a long geological sequence characterised by the alternation of limestone and dolomite deposits that originated in the early Upper Cretaceous The support on which the artistic manifestations are located is limestone; it is a surface where water action is constant producing the formation of calcium carbonate crystals that have been deposited on the surface throughout the life of the karst a stalagmitic crust covered most of the surface revealing a few engraved lines and the identification of a few figurative motifs Detail of the sector where the aurochs M-7 is located before and after panel restoration Types of documented strokes (close-up photography) Detail of the sector where the aurochs M-7 is located, affected by water action in August 2020 Overall picture of the main panel and indication of the sectors detailed in this work A high-resolution single-lens reflex camera Canon 5DSR with a resolution of 8688 × 5792 pixels equipped with a Canon EOS EF 24 mm was used to get the imagery. Two sets of images were considered for the main panel (Fig. 3) one close-range at 2 m able to yield a low-resolution GSD equal to 0.300 mm and another close-range set at 0.5 m to deliver a high-resolution GSD of 0.050 mm The high-resolution images will be used to document the tiny engravings with the help of raking light The handle light was a Nebo Big Larry Pro (500 lm) Image processing was undertaken with ENVI software Agisoft Metashape software was used for 3D modelling and orthorectification a 20 cm calibrated scale bar was used to scale the eventual 3D model and orthoimagery The scale bar was moved across the panel to fix and control the scale of the main panel The methodology followed from data acquisition to final deliverables is presented in Fig. 5. Pipeline showing the multi-light close-range photogrammetric processing with the close-range images and merging onto the 3D model Lighting directions from: a east; b north; c west; d south; e orthogonal the data acquisition was on top of the scaffolding some small camera movements between shots were compensated afterwards with a projective transformation to create multiband imagery with 15 bands (RGB per shot) This process ended with a multiband image per sector from which principal components analysis (PCA) will be performed to extract significant radiometric content in an orthogonal space minimising radiometric information overlap among imagery linear stretching was performed on the PC1 PC2 and PC3 to enhance the visualisation of the engravings a false colour image was generated with PC1 (red band) The lighting conditions for data collection are essential both to solve the problems derived from the nature of the support characterised by its heterogeneity and irregular geometry and to capture the finest engravings correctly the method chosen for taking photographs using five different light orientations is really helpful because it covers the overall area with the minimum imaging dataset (north west and orthogonal) to register shadows vs no shadows and their subsequent processing by PCA is very useful to synthesise all the fine and shallow tracings The direction of the light in five different positions allows us to obtain detailed documentation of each sector and to have a complete and uniform view of all the areas regardless of the shallowness and orientation at which the very fine incisions are located It is also decisive for later treatments using PCA which completes this process by providing us with all the information captured in the photographs in a unique image To make the 3D model of the main panel and the final orthoimage mosaic a state-of-the-art photogrammetric Structure-from-motion (SfM) survey was carried out The purpose was to obtain a high-resolution point cloud as a preliminary step to create the eventual 3D model and the final orthoimage mosaic in five layers the visible one with the orthogonally illuminated images and the false-colour PCA (PC3 for the red band The documentation obtained from the data acquisition carried out on the main panel at Meravelles is presented below: Photographs were taken with five light orientations at short distances from each sector into which the panel was divided (Fig. 6) General photographs of the area where it was located Multiband images, used for the PCA of each sector (Figs. 7 and 8) 3D model of the area where the panel was located Six orthoimages (two visible bands + 4 PCA bands) (Figs. 10, 11 and 12). Principal components analysis (PCA) for sector 2: a PC1; b PC2; c PC3; d false colour PCA (PC3, PC2, PC1) Principal components analysis (PCA) for sector 19: a PC1; b PC2; c PC3; d false colour (PC3 The photographs with five light orientations are the base of the data collection and are the starting point from which the multiband image of each sector was generated given the difficulties involved in observing and documenting thin and shallow engravings in a subterranean context this strategy was very useful since it allowed us to multiply the points of view of the same sector A PCA was carried out on the multiband image (15 bands) the first three components have shown more significant information on each sector (> 95%) since the noise generated in the image increased substantially The aim of this process was to accentuate as much as possible the contrast between the engraved traces and the support and to obtain a complementary corpus of data for the study of the superimpositions and the elaboration of the panel tracing an enhancement was also carried out on PC1 different image processing tests were carried out using the ENVI software and finally the best results were obtained by changing the distribution of the values by linearly stretching the data in the input histogram of the image The advantage of processing the detail images by sectors through PCA with respect to the original colour images consisted in the contrast generated between the engravings and the support when working in greyscale That is why it is highly recommended to deal with two the visible and false colour PCA simultaneously but the requirement of long exposure times invalidated the technique as the scaffolding was somewhat unstable They also tried high-end structured-light scanning but also failed to track the tiny motifs but still not comparable with the current ones using a 50.6 MP instead of a 12 MP camera The flashlight has been only used for macro photography of small areas to identify superimpositions serving as a complement to all the documentation generated But the usage of a flashlight for this multi-light photogrammetric survey was avoided because there is a need to have complete control of the scene under the lighting conditions (under an irregular but continuous surface) before taking the shots once the ideal directional lighting conditions are set on the scene And this point cannot be achieved with flashlight The new documentation campaign provided a broad documental base that allows us to update and improve the one carried out in 2005 By combining photogrammetric and two-dimensional digital image processing techniques we will be able to produce a detailed reproduction of the Meravelles parietal assemblage and obtain a complete corpus of data for the integral analysis of the panel we have been able to cover the needs of study at the documentary level analysis of the stratigraphy of the parietal engravings their degree of conservation over time and The detailed photographs taken with five different orientations of light are an essential tool for analysing the assemblage during the elaboration of tracings as well as in the study of the parietal stratigraphy since they provide a high level of detail and a detailed view of the traces and superimpositions a Tracing of sector 2 made from the combined false colour image; b caprid M-13; c horse M-14 Sector 2: a True-colour orthoimage; b False colour PCA orthoimage Sector 17: a True-colour orthoimage; b False colour PCA orthoimage Sector 19: a True-colour orthoimage; b False colour PCA orthoimage where the legibility could be more complicated regardless of the complexity and more outstanding work required due to the geometric characteristics acquisition method and complexity of the main panel both the visible true-colour and the false colour PCA orthoimage mosaics will be imported in uncompress file formats as two overlapping layers A vectorisation software will be used to trace each motif on different layers all the 2D tracings will be integrated into the 3D model through the oriented images interchanging the image textures the availability of a solid 3D model is mandatory to achieve proper continuity of the engravings on the overall 2D orthoimage mosaic in the field of divulgation and cultural heritage our aim is to try to take advantage of the museum possibilities offered by the new documentation obtained for the diffusion of Meravelles Palaeolithic art there is the possibility of exhibiting the results using panels and audiovisual resources to allow society to discover this part of our heritage and raise awareness of its value and fragility thus promoting its function as a cultural and educational tool This part of the work is particularly interesting as the site is currently not open to the public and the access track This work has shown how multi-light photogrammetry with different instruments (cameras lighting and software) continues to be a valid method to achieve metric documentation for the study of thin and shallow parietal engravings in caves under complex indoor scenarios (non-flat surface that requires mandatory usage of scaffolding) it has allowed us to improve the metric results obtained in previous works carried out in the same cave We have obtained a corpus of two- and three-dimensional data that amply responds to the objectives proposed at the beginning of this work The new visualisation tools obtained have been capable of showing the most complex areas of the panel favourably facilitating their reading and subsequent study during the laboratory work The most significant contribution in this new recording season resides in the 3D model of the support which has substantially improved three fundamental aspects: colour generating a model with a much higher resolution than that obtained in previous years with more measuring points and a larger surface area thanks to the improvements produced in the multi-light photogrammetric documentation field All this has provided us with realistic reproduction of this small area of the cave and a tool that facilitates its study in the laboratory The production of a larger number of orthoimages with different image processing techniques has increased the documentation base available in 2005 when only one greyscale orthoimage emphasising PC3 was generated This allows us to work with a very extensive documentation base that can be adapted according to the needs of each phase of the study: the elaboration of the tracing their relationship with the support and the detailed study of the composition of the panel and especially the false colour PCA orthoimage has helped us to improve the previous tracing opening new perspectives in the study of the parietal art of Meravelles and has allowed us to define new motifs that are currently in the process of identification especially in the correct reading of the parietal stratigraphy in small areas of the panel have been solved by using flashlight to obtain macro photography in these zones The methodology used in the new phase of the study from data collection to its subsequent treatment integrating new image processing methods not used at the site until now has been adapted to the specific conditions of the main panel at Meravelles it could open up new perspectives for the study in other areas with parietal art recently discovered in the cave where the execution technique is identical to the main panel as well as in other sites where the documentation of fine and shallow engravings involves similar limits as those found in our study The datasets used and/or analysed during the current work are given either in the text or in the cited references Reflexiones sobre las técnicas de documentación digital del arte rupestre: la restitución bidimensional (2D) versus la tridimensional (3D) Un outil de relevés 3D partagé en ligne : premières applications pour l’art et la taphonomie des parois ornées de la grotte de Cussac (ArTaPOC/programme LaScArBx) Fritz C, Tosello G, Perazio G, Péral J, Guichard L. Technologie 3D et relevé d’art pariétal: une application inédite dans la grotte de Marsoulas. In Situ. 2010. https://doi.org/10.4000/insitu.6745 Modelado fotorrealístico 3D a partir de procesos fotogramétricos: láser escáner versus imagen digital Fuentes-Porto A, García-Ávila C, Marrero-Salas E. Casa del Samarín, una estación de grabados rupestres en deterioro. Documentación, análisis y diagnóstico en Los Llanos de Ifara, Granadilla, Tenerife. Virtual Archaeol Rev. 2021;12(24):99–114. https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2021.13810 Tecnologías actuales al servicio de la documentación conservación y divulgación del arte rupestre I Jornades Internacionals d’Art Rupestre de l’Arc Mediterrani de la Península Ibèrica; 2019 Fuentes O, Lepelé J, Pinçon G. Transferts méthodologiques 3D appliqués à l’étude de l’art paléolithique: une nouvelle dimension pour les relevés d’art préhistorique. In Situ. 2019. https://doi.org/10.4000/insitu.21510 Feruglio V, Bourdier C, Delluc M, Mora P, Aujoulat N, Jaubert J. Rock art, performance and Palaeolithic cognitive systems. The example of the Grand Panel palimpsest of Cussac Cave, Dordogne, France. J Anthropol Archaeol. 2019;56:101–4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaa.2019.101104 Azéma M, Gély B, Prudhomme F. Relevé 3D de gravures fines paléolithiques dans l’abri du Colombier (gorges de l’Ardèche). In Situ. 2010;13:1–14. https://doi.org/10.4000/insitu.6723 Iturbe A, Cachero R, Cañal D, Martos A. Digitalización de cuevas con arte paleolítico parietal de Bizkaia. Análisis científico y divulgación mediante nuevas técnicas de visualización. Virtual Archaeol Rev. 2018;9(18):57–65. https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2018.7579 Lerma JL, Navarro S, Cabrelles M, Villaverde V. Terrestrial laser scanning and close range photogrammetry for 3D archaeological documentation: the Upper Palaeolithic Cave of Parpalló as a case study. J Archaeol Sci. 2010;37(3):499–507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2009.10.011 Close range photogrammetry and enhanced recording of palaeolithic rock art Tirada aparte Memoria oficial de la Secretaría de la Diputación Excavaciones del Servicio de Investigación Prehistórica de la Excma Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Villaverde V, Cardona J, Martínez-Valle R. L’art pariétal de la grotte Les Meravelles Vers une caractérisation de l’art paléolithique pré-magdalénien du versant méditerranéen de la Péninsule Ibérique. Anthropologie. 2009;113:762–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anthro.2009.09.017 Noticia de los grabados paleolíticos de la Cova de les Meravelles Gandia Valencia: la importancia del arte solutrense en la Región Mediterránea Ibérica La Cuenca mediterránea durante el Paleolítico Superior: 38.000–10.000 Años Lymer K. Image processing and visualisation of rock art laser scans from Loups’s Hill, County Durham. Digit Appl Archaeol Cult Herit. 2015;2(2–3):155–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2015.01.002 Remondino F, El-Hakim S. Image-based 3D modelling: a review. Photogramm Rec. 2006;21(115):269–91. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-9730.2006.00383.x Cabrelles M, Lerma JL, Villaverde V. Macro photogrammetry & surface features extraction for Paleolithic portable art documentation. Appl Sci. 2020;10(6908):1–16. https://doi.org/10.3390/app101969084 Pinçon G, Fuentes O, Bourdier C. Sortir de la grotte L’apport de l’étude des abris ornés du paléolithique supérieur. Nouv Archéol. 2018;154:82–7. https://doi.org/10.4000/nda.5500 Download references The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and Generalitat Valenciana This work has been part of the project HAR2017-85153-P (“Síntesis del Paleolítico medio y superior en Valencia y Murcia: aspectos cronológicos económicos y culturales”) and the programme PRE2018-085961 financed by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación as well as the project PROMETEO/2017/060 (“El pasado lejano: aproximación a la conducta y la ocupación del territorio en el paleolítico valenciano”) financed by Generalitat Valenciana AC and JLL wrote the article with contributions from all authors VV and RMV were responsible for the interpretation of the data obtained the evaluation of the results and their contribution to the study of the site All authors read and approved the final manuscript The authors declare that they have no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations unless otherwise stated in a credit line to the data Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-022-00815-1 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Find out what the previous edition was like FITUR LGBT+ will once again bring together professionals institutions and travellers at IFEMA MADRID from 22 to 26 January in the largest space dedicated to inclusive tourism Under the slogan 'Diversity in every Destination' and in collaboration with JN Global Project this space held within the framework of the International Tourism Trade Fair presents an innovative programme to reaffirm its role as a reference point to learn about the latest trends in the sector and the positive impact of diversity in the tourism industry.  the section will be the setting for a series of conferences that will include discussion forums Each of these meetings will feature leading industry experts who will be sharing innovative strategies to strengthen the inclusive approach in the tourism sector.  This programming is complemented by a vibrant weekend schedule of shows and performances for the general public including drag shows fashion shows and performances celebrating diversity and inclusive culture.  1.00pm - Presentation of the Seville LGTBI Stand Official presentation of the stand dedicated to LGTBI tourism by the Seville City Council 1.30pm - Torremolinos: The Origin of Paradise A look at the history of Torremolinos as a pioneering destination in LGTBI tourism 1.50pm - Presentation of the FITUR LGBT+ 2025 Award: Torremolinos Recognition of Torremolinos for its leadership in the development of inclusive tourism 4pm - Gay Games Valencia 2026: News and Perspectives Presentation of the progress and expectations of the Gay Games to be held in Valencia 4.30pm - Cullera Beach Pride 2025 Presentation of the Cullera Beach Pride event highlighting its innovation and natural environment 5.15pm - INSTITUTIONAL INAUGURATION OF FITUR LGBT+ 2025 12.00pm - Show Pride Melilla - Pinkchadora 12.30pm - Gandía Pride presents: Roser 4.30pm - Chueca Diversa presents: José Perea Parade 12.30pm - Performance Javy Martín by Gran Canaria 1.00pm - Gandía Pride presents: Kler 4.30pm - Chueca Diversa presents: The Black & White Show The Port of Gandia is set to become Europe’s first energy self-sufficient port after the installation of the solar energy plant the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has revealed Valenciaport has awarded a contract for the installation and maintenance of the solar energy plant to compatriot firm Electromur is expected to make Gandia the first European port to be energy self-sufficient The Port of Gandía will feature a photovoltaic energy plant for self-consumption whose solar energy collectors will be located on the roof of shed 4 Electrical energy storage equipment will also be installed The construction of the solar power plant is expected to be finished within eight months and the maintenance period encompasses 52 months This project is financed by the European Union’s funds and the Spanish Government The value of the project is €1.7 million ($1.71 million) Valenciaport plans to inject €130 million in sustainability actions to meet the strategic objective of 2030 zero emissions which will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote energy security the port authority joined the club of twelve international ports committed to decarbonisation and emission reduction projects In addition to this photovoltaic plant at the Port of Gandia, Valenciaport plans to install two other solar power plants at the Port of Valencia one of them in the Valencia Terminal Europa and the other between the Príncipe Felipe dock and the Club Náutico de València Both projects are expected to enable the port to produce 14% of the electrical energy it needs there are other initiatives such as the installation of wind turbines at the Port of Valencia the construction of two electrical substations to connect the engines of ships docking at the port to the electricity grid and the use of hydrogen in the port operations Valenciaport is the first in Europe to install a green hydrogen plant to reduce the environmental impact of its terminal machinery operations The station is mobile and will provide the necessary fuel in the appropriate conditions and quantities to guarantee the continuous working cycles of the equipment forming part of the H2Ports project Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups I had lunch at a simple restaurant called Paco Gandía in the hilly wine country of Alicante province certainly changing my perspective on the possibilities of rice and the meaning of “paella.” I didn’t get there by accident. I came for lunch with members of the Gil family of Gil Family Estates—best known for their powerful Cabernet-Monastrell blends from their boutique El Nido winery in Murcia province to the south “Rice is my favorite meal,” said Miguel Gil who compares all paella (both the Valencian word for “pan” and the name for the rice preparations from around the area) to that of his late mother Paco Gandía, in the modest town of Pinoso (pop. about 7,500), attracts winemakers from the region and food lovers from across Spain. It was once declared the best paella in the world by Spain’s most famous avant-garde chef, Ferran Adrià of the now-defunct El Bulli. The restaurant serves one humble paella, made with rabbit and snails over a hearth fire fueled by year-old vine cuttings. This, according to some purists, resembles the original recipe from the Valencia countryside of the 19th century. That was before it migrated to the coast and seafood was added—and before it became bastardized into the modern surf‘n’turf jumble you can find most anywhere in the world today. “No! No! No!” Gandía said when I mention paella with chicken and shellfish. “That would be like mixing a good wine with soda water.” Gandía and his wife, Josefa Navarro, who begins preparing her rabbit broth at 5 a.m. every day, have been running the restaurant as a duo for 33 years. “It is a dish that is poor and elaborate at the same time,” said Gandía, leading me back to the kitchen where Josefa stood guard over a pair of large round pans licked by flames from bushels of vine cuttings. The contents of the pans boiled and sizzled as the air filled with the smell of slightly sweet vine smoke, which flavors the rice. “If you make the flame too high, you burn the paella,” Gandía explains. “If you put the pan too low, you kill the flames.” After appetizers like scrambled eggs with blood sausage and liver with onions, Gandía brought out the paella in a large, hot, round pan he set in the middle of the table. We all dug into the thin layer of yellow saffron rice, dotted with snails and pieces of rabbit. A new one on me, we used paella forks—sturdy, short-tined, half-spoon utensils made for both scooping paella and scraping the crisped layer of rice, called “soccarat,” from the bottom of the pan. Gandía demonstrated the technique of vigorous paella scraping, then puts a helping of the crust on my plate. It was. The crunch of caramelized soccarat, the rustic flavors of rabbit and snails, and the perfume of saffron and vine smoke melded into a pure pastoral feast that paired perfectly with concentrated reds—the more Monastrell the better. I later checked in with Valencia area culinary star Quique Dacosta, who has perfected a dish of soccarat without the paella—sort of like making bread crust without the loaf—at his signature, 3 Michelin–star, avant-garde restaurant in the Alicante city of Dénia. At 46, Dacosta has thought a lot about rice: He has written a book on contemporary rice, has four restaurants in Valencia, and is opening a rice restaurant called Arros (rice in Valencian dialect) QD in London this coming May. “Soccarat is a defect of the paella that has developed into a virtue,” said Dacosta philosophically, before he went into the chemistry of rice, fat, broth and fire. In the Valencia region, which is famous for its short-grained rices brought there by Arabs in the 8th century and grown for centuries in the Albufera wetlands, “Everyone has a different version of paella—everywhere you go.” The varied recipes came from a time of scarcity when people used what was at hand to flavor their rice, Dacosta explained. From province to province and town to town, there are debates not only about which cultivar of rice to use and what the essential ingredients are (fresh beans were also a traditional component of the dish) but even about how and when the broth is prepared and when the rice is added. “Paella is so deep a tradition here that, if you cook the beans in it more or less, someone will argue with you,” he said. “Every day there is a debate on paella—it is a matter of state.” I don’t know about you, my friends, but rice preparation is my kind of debate. The wine destination, which boasts three dining venues and a massive cellar, is a top spot … This Sag Harbor dining favorite features an Award of Excellence–winning wine cellar to … Just outside of Dublin, this Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner shows that Ireland … Cellars at eco-friendly restaurants are reinforcing the environmentally friendly approaches … The Philadelphia spot from restaurateur Ellen Yin serves small plates while making a simple … This Texas metroplex has blossomed into a leading destination for diners looking for …