Spain – October 2024 – In the afternoon of Saturday 5 October the citizens of La Palma del Condado canonically crowned the statue of Mary Help of Christians with a public ceremony held in the city's Plaza de España The Pontifical Mass was held in the portico of the parish church of St John the Baptist which was also attended by Fr Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy Superior of Spain's Mary Help of Christians Province (SMX) and numerous representatives of the Salesian Family and traveled through the main streets of the city accompanied by faithful and representatives of civil and ecclesiastical institutions ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements 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 mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda, has repeatedly requested a meeting with the minister | Redes sociales NEWS This is how Óscar Puente was received in Huelva: 'Did he come by AVE?'Huelva's mayor has repeatedly requested a meeting with the minister to address the deficit in railway infrastructure.31/01/2025 13:45:00h by Rafael Alejandro Escalona attended an event in Huelva organized by Cadena SER he was greeted with the question: "Did you come by AVE?" This question reflects the local concern about the absence of High-Speed Rail in the province has repeatedly requested a meeting with the minister to address the deficit in railway infrastructure and budgets for the arrival of the AVE in Huelva Puente ruled out the option of the AVE to Huelva arguing that it didn't justify a considerable investment for a minimal reduction in travel time This stance has caused discontent among the people of Huelva who believe their province deserves the same infrastructure as other regions Puente's visit to Huelva comes after the recent approval of the AVE informational study between Sevilla and Huelva there are other demands in the province related to improving the railway network and expanding freight trains The national highway 435 and the improvement of the Huelva-Seville highway are also priorities for the people of Huelva Mayor Pilar Miranda has sent letters to the minister requesting a working meeting to address these pending issues She seeks to explore effective solutions that contribute to the development and well-being of the province But this time she requested it face to face The situation of railway connections in Huelva is precarious with insufficient frequencies and constant incidents The mayor emphasizes the need for immediate improvements in this area Puente's visit to Huelva comes after the recent approval of the informative study of the AVE between Seville and Huelva This infrastructure would reduce travel time to 26 minutes The people of Huelva hope that the Minister of Transport will address their demands and provide clear information about the future of infrastructure in the province The arrival of the AVE is a matter of justice for Huelva The lack of concrete replys from the Government has caused discontent among the population and their political representatives The province of Huelva demands equality in infrastructure development Mayor Miranda reiterates her willingness to collaborate with the Ministry of Transport | Redes socialesThe visit of Minister Puente is seen as an opportunity for the Government to demonstrate its commitment to the province The people of Huelva expect concrete announcements and firm commitments Mayor Miranda reiterates her willingness to collaborate with the Ministry of Transport to improve the province's infrastructure She seeks to work together for the well-being of the people of Huelva The community of Huelva remains alert to the Government's decisions regarding infrastructure The arrival of the AVE is a historical demand that still awaits a reply Mercadona is continuing to expand its workforce at its branches across Andalucía and has launched job offers in all provinces with both temporary and permanent contracts There are currently 46 job offers to work for the Spanish supermarket chain which specialises in the distribution of food has announced on its website that it is looking for staff to work in storage and distribution logistics centres as well as in supermarkets throughout Andalucía the only requirement is to have a secondary school leaving certificate (ESO) It is looking for people to work as butchers greengrocers and people to work in the cleaning and perfumery sections as well as people to restock the shelves Some of the offers it has launched in Andalucía are: • Huércal-Overa (Almeria): full-time contract with a temporary contract • Roquetas de Mar (Almeria): 40 hours a week in rotating shifts • Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz): part-time temporary contract • Ubrique (Cadiz): a full-time temporary contract is offered • Cordoba: temporary contract of 40 hours per week • Lucena (Cordoba): a full-time temporary contract is offered • Granada: 40 hours a week full-time contract Bollullos Par del Condado and La Palma del Condado (Huelva): temporary full-time contract • Ronda (Malaga): 40 hours per week full-time contract The Valencian company is offering part-time for 40 hours a week the salary is 1,553 euros Those hired for 20 hours a week will receive 777 euros and 582 euros for 15 hours a week To apply for any of the job offers currently available to work in Mercadona supermarkets and logistics centres in Andalucía, once your CV has been updated, you must access the Mercadona web platform to send your CV online You can search by province and even by location A list will appear with all the offers active at that moment Just click on the one you are most interested in to see the requirements and conditions in more detail Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Texas – FC Dallas has acquired defender José Antonio Martinez from SD Eibar on a permanent transfer and signed the player using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) He will be under contract through the 2023 season with club options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons additional terms of the deal will not be disclosed Martínez will be added to Dallas’ roster in January 2021 pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC) He will occupy an international roster spot joins FC Dallas from La Liga’s SD Eibar after two seasons on loan to Granada CF He appeared in 56 matches for Granada and was part of the team that helped the Nazaríes get promoted to Spain’s top league Martínez started his soccer career in Siempre Alegres and Nervión’s youth systems in Spain before playing for CD Alcalá in 2013 He has helped various teams earn promotion from Segunda Divisíon B to LaLiga 2 including Sevilla Atlético and FC Barcelona B He appeared in 50 matches overall for Sevilla Atlético between 2014-2016 and 56 matches overall for FC Barcelona B from 2016-2018 Full Name: José Antonio Martínez GilConnect with José Antonio:InstagramPronunciation: HO-seh AHN-toe-nee-O MAHr-tee-NEHz HeelPosition: DefenderDOB: February 12 1993 (27)Hometown: La Palma del Condado SpainBirthplace: La Palma del Condado SpainHeight: 6-2Weight: 174Citizenship: SpainTransaction: FC Dallas acquires defender José Antonio Martínez Gil from SD Eibar Spain – October 2024 – From 1 to 3 October the Spanish-language International Book Fair more than 600 invited professionals from 65 countries and 7,000 visitors LIBER's aim was to promote the Spanish market abroad a key event for the promotion and export of new publishing as well as to promote the updating on different topics related to the book industry as the Fair offers a very complete programme of activities for professionals in the sector making their educational and pastoral resources known to customers in Latin America and looking for new forms of business including the marketing of digital books in educational institutions this is an opportunity to give visibility and value to editorial production," the publisher stressed its vast catalogue of new products receiving great interest and numerous visits from those at the fair with particular expectation from the Latin American market (MissionNewswire) On Aug the “Improving the care of children and street children in Cotonou (Benin)” exhibition came to a close facilitated by Don Bosco Solidarity and the Brotherhood of Mary Help of Christians of La Palma del Condado consisted of 11 panels that presented the work of welcoming and social and family reintegration carried out by nongovernmental agencies including Salesian missionaries Organizers of the exhibition thanked Salesian missionaries and expressed their desire to continue work with the Salesian institutions on addressing the needs of at-risk youth in Cotonou Don Bosco Solidarity educated young children and older youth to change the way they see life under the motto “The secret of a better world.” The educational initiative aimed to create opportunities to learn more about the plight of street children and ways in which Salesian missionaries are helping youth across the country It both raised awareness of the issue of homeless and at-risk youth and aimed to provide educational opportunities to help Salesian missionaries used the end of the school term to launch the “The secret of a better world” educational campaign Both students and primary school teachers sought to expand their own personal vision of what’s happening in communities analysis of advertising and numerous other methods children reflected on how to put an end to poverty They were able to take a global view of their day-to-day existence “Innovative and creative projects help youth better express themselves and take a world view of problems affecting their communities and those around the globe. These projects also challenge youth to help contribute solutions to global issues,” says Father Mark Hyde, executive director of Salesian Missions development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco Salesian missionaries across Benin are focused on helping to provide education and social development programs for poor and at-risk youth continues to provide services to homeless and at-risk youth children access safe shelter and education that allows them to improve their chances in life Workshops in dressmaking and motorcycle repairs have been provided so youth have an opportunity to gain the skills needed for long-term employment to improve their living conditions Children in Benin face significant challenges gaining an education within the country’s poor educational system Benin remains one of the poorest countries in the world with close to 70 percent of its population living in poverty About half of all children between the ages of 5 and 13 are engaged in some kind of forced labor in the country and almost 20 percent are chronically undernourished Youth in Benin also face overwhelming challenges in combating poverty one of the root causes of child trafficking ANS – Benin – Better opportunities for Cotonou street children with “Change the story” project UNICEF – Poverty in Benin It's that time of the year when the Andalusian roads are filled with people eager to explore the region Stopping at a 'venta' - a traditional roadside restaurant - to sample good local food is all part of the experience Eating well and at affordable prices is important to any traveller stopping at one of these bars or restaurants which is why El Comidista from El País newspaper has published a list of the best in Andalucía in 2024 stews and great sandwiches are some of the options included on the menus Florida Beach in Mijas or El Chiringuito Sonora Beach in Estepona offer typical Andalusian salmorejo (a cold soup similar to gazpacho) or grilled acorn-fed Iberian pork But the 'ventas' are not just limited to lunch menus; they are open at any time of the day for a healthy or hearty breakfast such as the one offered at Venta Pinto in Cadiz a road trip can become a real pleasure and a great memory when you complement it with good places to eat List of the best roadside restaurants and bars in Andalucía 2024: Yesterday we spent a fascinating day at the Iturri footwear factory in La Palma del Condado watching UK Forces combat boots being made Just one of many footwear factories used by the company in Spain and around the world, the La Palma plant is currently part way through a roughly three week long, 500 pairs per day, production batch of Cold Wet Weather combat boots for the UK Ministry of Defence After the uppers are assembled at a factory in Morocco they are transported by lorry and ferry to the Spanish factory pack them ready for transportation to the UK for distribution and issue to Royal Marines and British Army personnel deploying to Arctic and and other cold wet weather regions Over the next couple of weeks we plan to produce a full feature on the Iturri footwear manufacturing operation The five combat boot types currently supplied by Iturri for UK Forces – Desert Combat High Liability Combat High Liability (Alt-Berg) – the two black boots are also supplied in brown [©BM] Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Vimeo This site uses only essential cookies required for core website functions We do not employ any tracking or analytics cookies and we comply with UK data protection laws Updates with links to posts made over the previous 7 days are normally mailed around 6pm UK time each Sunday Your email address will NOT be shared with third parties First TeamCurro Sánchez: bags of experience with fancy footworkThe Huelva-born winger is the UD Almería's third signing who moves from SD Ponferradina on a free transfer and signs for three seasons Francisco José Sánchez Rodríguez becomes UD Almería's third signing for the forthcoming 2021/22 season after the already announced additions  of full-back Juanjo Nieto and midfielder Arnau Puigmal.  The 25-year-old La Palma del Condado native moves from SD Ponferradina on a free transfer Now he signs a three-year deal with UD Almeria.  Curro Sanchez is a right-winger of great quality with bags of experience who has a fancy footwork The footballer is a brilliant crosser with an effective shooting accuracy He can also play on the left wing and operate as an attacking midfielder with the purpose of either teaming up with other players or shooting on goal He has played a total of 134 Segunda Division games in four years and has managed to score 23 goals and provide 16 assists.  His footballing career kicked off at Sevilla FC Youth and was captain of its ‘B’ team Sevilla Atletico for two seasons in the Segunda Division Later he moved to CD Numancia and SD Ponferradina He also debuted with the Sevilla FC first team Curro Sánchez has been international with Spain U16 (ANS - Córdoba) - The Ordinary General Meeting of Bishops of Southern Spain has given its approval to the opening of the cause of canonization of the Servant of God Carmen Nebot Soldán from the Diocese of Huelva The woman was a mother who had a deep devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and to the Virgin Mary under the title of Help of Christians She was born to heaven on 24 March 2007 at La Palma del Condado and since then her reputation for holiness has not stopped growing was born in La Palma del Condado (Huelva) on 23 April 1933 she soon got involved in the activities of his parish In 1958 she married Tomas Salvador Noguera Cepeda They had six children who were raised in the faith Their daughter is now a nun of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross and one of their sons is the lay director of the Salesian College in La Palma del Condado Her immense charity was lived in a profound experience of the Christian faith She belonged to the Vivencias de Fe (Faith Experiences) group which was a school of the Gospel and prayer She participated assiduously in the life of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) she felt a special affection for Don Bosco’s Madonna From her writings we can see that she was a woman who had established a true intimacy with God through prayer Her trust in the Lord was also reflected in times of suffering: "the life of the Christian is a struggle that lasts a lifetime" "simple and humble prayer unites us to God and gives us strength." in a spirit of sacrifice and generous service strengthening the domestic Church which is the family She was a catechist and had a great love for the poor and the sick towards whom she showed great charity "It is worth pointing out that she was a married woman a member of ADMA," says Fr Pier Luigi Cameroni Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family.  "She is proof that ADMA is a path to holiness and apostolate with special attention to the family that is relevant today."  the technical team of the new NGO for the development of the Salesian Province of Spain-Mary Help of Christians (SMX) to define the strategic guidelines of the new NGO project and to continue advancing in the coordination and work of different areas Progress was made as regards the organization's Strategic Plan by studying the current situation of the NGO through a SWOT analysis - a tool to study the situation of a company analyzing its internal characteristics and its external situation in a square matrix the conclusions of these strategic lines will be passed on to the social base to help define the priorities of the institution The elaboration of this Strategic Plan is accompanied by Óscar González López both for his formation and experience in accompanying strategic processes with other bodies and because he is currently the Director of Salesian houses in La Palma del Condado and Carmona and he has been a member of the NGO "Solidaridad Don Bosco" for many years the SMX Salesian Province gave the green light to promote the merger of the NGOs present in the Province The provincial NGO builds on a participatory process in which members volunteers and collaborators analyze and propose the best way to come together in this common project "BOSCO GLOBAL" is born with the vocation of respecting and promoting the diversity of all the people who compose it and to bring forth the best of its members towards its betterment to work more efficiently and reach more people and new environments so that everyone contributes to creating a more equitable and inclusive world in which education plays a crucial role "BOSCO GLOBAL" is a common project of the Province that can become reality only if all the people who compose it and live it feel it as their own and cultivate it with enthusiasm and joy - two features so characteristic of the Salesian charism a great help that should help to continue the journey Spain – September 2024 - The Social Communication Delegation of the Salesians of Spain as part of the programme drawn up for the 2024-2025 academic year held an online meeting on 24 September for the beginning of the year with the local communication delegates from different houses of the Salesian Saint James the Greater (SSM) and Mary Help of Christians (SMX) Provinces in Spain and the communication representatives of the Salesian places Under the pastoral motto "We are the future" coordinated by provincial delegates Fr Javier Valiente and Carlos Martín thanked them for their work during the past year New local incorporations were welcomed and some strategic ideas were shared to continue making progress in networking The first session of the work focused on the presentation of the Communication Plan whose general objectives highlight youth involvement Fr Valiente stressed the importance of working together "The more united we are in our messages and contents because we are recognised as Salesians," he explained The second session presented the path taken by the National Communication Delegation in organising its tasks and functions The team that deals with each task was presented the various formation events planned for this year were presented as well as materials of the "We are the future" campaign The participants had the opportunity to share their needs and doubts and to learn about the options for the animation visits before heading out to the SOFINS Special Operations expo in France JOINT-FORCES accepted an invitation visit an ITURRI boot factory in Spain Although ITURRI have supplied both combat boots and formal footwear plus garments from dress shirts to breathable waterproofs to the UK Ministry of Defence for a good many years it is possibly not a name that many readers will be familiar with as overt display of brand names was prohibited on products in some categories Seville-based ITURRI actually supplied a boot in all five categories for the MoD 2012 five-year contract though only one of these was actually an ITURRI boot design and the others were established models from different manufacturers (ALTBERG The fifth 2012 boot model was in the Cold Wet Weather category and these were supplied in KARRIMOR boxes but while visiting the Spanish company’s HQ our suspicions were confirmed that this was actually their own winter combat boot model which they marketed under a licensed franchise name This March an ITURRI Cold Wet Weather boot batch destined for issue to UK MoD personnel earmarked for deployment to Norway the Baltic and other cold and wet climes later this year was under production at ITURRI’s La Palma del Condado factory situated just off the main motorway between Seville and Huelva As I had a gap in my schedule on account of UK MoD not currently inviting specialist defence media like us to cover training exercises – we understand ‘not on the MoD target audience aims’ is the current civil service buzzword – I naturally grabbed the opportunity to watch how these boots which I had previously taken out to Norway to review on TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2018 This is actually the fourth footwear factory making combat boots for UK MoD that I have visited over the last few years but as each manufacturer does things slightly differently it was a very interesting visit ITURRI not only manufacture boots and shoes at various locations around Spain including on Majorca where high quality traditional dress shoes are made for UK Forces but they also have production facilities in Eastern Europe The footwear factory at La Palma del Condado in south-west Spain is one of their older facilities and indeed plans are underway to replace it with a larger plant on family land a little to the east of La Palma; the company founded in 1947 as a ship’s chandlers on the banks of the navigable Guadalquivir in the heart of Seville as well as their footwear and specialist clothing ranges ITURRI are also a major supplier of equipment and vehicles to the emergency services around the globe and they have offices in 25 countries In due course we intend to bring you a review of the ITURRI Boots Patrol which I plan to shortly take with me overseas on assignment The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden The world’s eyes are currently on the small island of La Palma in the Atlantic archipelago of the Canaries after a week of volcanic eruptions which have seen hundreds of homes destroyed and thousands evacuated Most people around the world had never heard of La Palma before but even in Spain many couldn’t point it out exactly on the map with some Spanish mainland-based news sources mislabelling the eruption as being in the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria as several online commentators suggested a volcano had erupted 2,621 kilometres away in Mallorca Ay dios 🤦‍♂️ Evacúan a pobladores por erupción de un volcán en Palma de Mallorca https://t.co/byEGRY36vq vía @BAENegocios While some may forgive the mistakes being made abroad for some islanders from Spain's two archipelagos - The Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands - it's not good enough for journalists in Madrid and Barcelona to get it wrong there are several places in Spain that have the word Palma (“palm” in Spanish) in them Whether for disambiguation purposes or to make sure you don’t book a flight to the wrong part of Spain one day here’s how to tell apart the main “Palma” places This is the capital of the Canary island of Gran Canaria and the most populated city in the archipelago with 381,000 inhabitants Its name is very similar to La Palma but it’s different in that it’s plural Many Canary islanders just refer to it as just Las Palmas (located in the map below in the northeastern tip sticking out) It’s also worth noting that Las Palmas de Canaria is also the name of the province which encompasses four of the eight Canary Islands: Gran Canaria Lanzarote and tiny La Graciosa...but coincidently not La Palma which is part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife The locals from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are officially referred to as palmenses although on other islands people usually call them canariones as is the same for all inhabitants of the island of Gran Canaria The name of Majorca’s capital is different from La Palma and Las Palmas in that it doesn’t include the definite article (la female version of “the”) and it is singular (no “s” at the end of article or noun) Palma is nowhere near La Palma or Las Palmas as it's in the Balearics islands to the east of Spain and the Canaries are all the way down near the coast of northwest Africa City and island officials cannot make their mind up whether to refer to the Balearic capital as Palma de Mallorca or just Palma on everything from street signs to regional websites Different governments have changed the nomenclature back and forth three times over the past 12 years Some say that the full name confuses tourists who can’t tell the difference between Mallorca the island and Palma the city with tour operators arguing that foreigners don’t associate the name Palma on its own to Mallorca thus seeing a drop in holiday packages sold Historians and nationalists on the other hand believe the name Palma by itself is more accurate to the city’s Latin origins People from Palma de Mallorca are referred to as palmesanos La Palma is the name for the northwestern Canary island which has been hit by a wave of volcanic eruptions over the past week Its name is different from Las Palmas (de Gran Canaria) in that the article and noun are singular and distinguishable from the Majorcan capital in that it has “la” in front of Palma There is a longer official name which can be used for disambiguation - San Miguel de La Palma - but nobody really uses it You can also say la isla de La Palma (the island of La Palma) in conversation and when searching for flights (preferably when the eruptions are over) whereas Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s is LPA and Palma de Mallorca’s is PMI La Palma is known to Canary islanders as La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) which is saying something given the natural wonders found across the archipelago superb hiking routes (it’s the greenest of all the islands) and of course its actively volcanic nature make it a memorable destination for many who want more peace and quiet than in neighbouring Tenerife and Gran Canaria It’s well worth a visit once the eruptions have ended palmeros (as the islanders are known) and the local economy will need it to rebuild homes and restore livelihoods but it’s also possible to fly to nearby Tenerife and catch a short flight over or a ferry which takes 2 to 3 hours Just remember - when you do your search for flights to La Palma there's La Palma de Cervelló and La Palma d'Ebre in Catalonia La Palma del Condado in southern Huelva province and many more READ ALSO: Madrileños to gaditanos - What to call the locals from different parts of Spain Please log in here to leave a comment Spain – September 2024 – The Salesian work in Ciutadella celebrates its 125th anniversary this year and the Provincial Council of the Mary Help of Christians Province Spain (SMX) has gone to the island of Menorca to carry out its first working session of the new school year there and thus pay tribute to the memory of the first community that arrived in Ciutadella on 26 October 1899 – after more than 14 years of efforts and activities carried out by Fr Federico Pareja and with the firm support of Bishop Castellote intends to continue its educative and pastoral project to offer an educational quality focused on human and Christian values among the various activities carried out on the occasion of the visit went to the Town Hall where they were received by the Mayor of the city and celebrated Mass with the Salesian Family in the shrine on the afternoon of Wednesday 11th they also had the opportunity to visit the city's cathedral (ANS – Madrid) – For many years Spain has been one of the countries with the highest participation in European Mobility Week of the 3,351 participating European municipalities 389 were Spanish and 219 of them implemented permanent measures In the European Mobility Week 2024 (16-22 September) institutions and companies which carry out activities (Mobility Actions) related to sustainable mobility to raise awareness among citizens about the individual and collective benefits of behaviour changes in the choice of a sustainable means of transport Here are some Salesian houses that have organised their "Mobility Actions" in collaboration with local administrations and other bodies in collaboration with other local authorities children in the fourth class in primary schools were informed for three days about the advantages of traveling by city bus and the basic rules for the safe use of public transport The students at the Salesian St Anthony Abad primary school in Valencia participated in an artistic competition organised by the Metropolitan Transport Company in which they highlighted with drawings the importance of taking care of the environment As part of their service-learning projects students in the intermediate level of mechanisation at the Salesians in Monzón six years ago created a parking area for bicycles and scooters and two years ago the students from the same level expanded it with a canopy to protect it from the elements communication Delegate for the Salesian presence explains that Monzón is the only city in Spain with European legislation for scooters and has European recognitions in terms of mobility; for this reason the Salesian centre has been very committed to promoting the use of bicycles and scooters "There are many young people who use these ecological means of transport on a daily basis thanks to the awareness-raising work that has been done at the Salesian house in recent years," he explained Valladolid or Vigo have participated in mobility actions in their cities The boys and girls from Salesian settings have launched themselves in these initiatives under the motto "Combine and move" primary school students participated in the activities organised by the Municipality and had fun with the Road Safety Education Circuit of the Mapfre Foundation making the slogan of the week their own: "Combine and move more than 200 students from the Salesian Hermano Gárate school had the opportunity to learn in detail about making the city centre pedestrian friendly during a special visit dedicated to them by the Councillor for Work and Mobility "We took advantage of the European Mobility Week to visit this school located at the center of the pedestrianization works and explain how these interventions will improve the quality of life and the environment of the school and high school," said Hervás Miguel Ángel Muñoz López stressed the usefulness and practicality of the meeting: "This presentation of the pedestrian project could even awaken the vocations of the students of recent years interested them in engineering careers," he observed (ANS - Cotonou) - At the Summit on Sustainable Development UN member states adopted Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 "specific targets" The "Solidaridad Don Bosco" NGO educates children young people to change the way they see life under the motto: "the secret of a better world." And who are the recipients of its activities The educational proposal aims to create opportunities and educational processes and awareness-raising Various activities are carried out to raise awareness to this purpose together with the Brotherhood of Mary Help of Christians of La Palma del Condado inaugurated the exhibition "Improving the care of children and street children in Cotonou (Benin)" a path across 11 panels that present the work of welcoming social and family reintegration carried out by NGOs and by Salesians with the street children and teens of Cotonou the traditional "verbena" (popular festival) - which attracted all citizens - was also accompanied this year by a charity fund devoted to projects developed by Solidaridad Don Bosco and For the education and promotion of women in Burkina Faso." various activities related to the "The secret of a Better World" educational campaign were carried out Both students and primary school teachers sought to expand their own personal vision of the current state of affairs with murals and drawings from simple and clear ideas a sign that when children are motivated and supported in their desire to act and do Haz clic aquí para leer la versión en inglés View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martín Berasategui (@martinberasategui) Chef Martín Berasategui is a true emblem of Spanish gastronomy. His restaurant in Lasarte-Oria ranks first on the Spanish list and fourth in the world, according to the opinions of the portal’s users. And no wonder, as it has held three Michelin stars for 20 years and offers an unforgettable gastronomic experience. It is a regular on any list of outstanding restaurants worldwide, and its Tasting menu will give you enough arguments for this. View this post on Instagram A post shared by El Xato i Cristina Figueira (@elxatoicristinafigueira) Also included in the list of the world’s favourite restaurants for TripAdvisor users (specifically in position number 5). This family restaurant with more than a century of history has become one of the most prestigious gastronomic proposals in the province of Alicante. Thanks to the cuisine of chef Cristina Figueira, you will take a journey through traditional Mediterranean cuisine, but with an updated twist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Gaia by Óscar Molina (@lagaiaibiza) Its philosophy is clear: to excite the diner. To achieve this, chef Óscar Molina is inspired by the local raw materials, offering a menu with unique flavours that extols the quality of the natural resources of the environment. Get ready to delight yourself with his exquisite creations and embark on a sensory journey, through the perfect fusion between haute cuisine and the best local produce. It has two tasting menus: Tanit Menu and Posidonia Menu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CENANDO CON PABLO (@cenandoconpablo) Versátil lives up to its name. There are two spaces in one: on one side is the lounge, more elegant and gastronomic where you can taste the proposals of its Tasting Menus; and downstairs you will find the Bodega, a more informal space, but also with a high quality cuisine in the purest Versátil style. The kitchen is run by Alejandro Hernández Talaván, who worked in Martin Berasategui’s restaurant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meat Market Restaurante (@meatmarketrestaurante) TripAdvisor users love meat. And this restaurant in Valencia is an authentic carnivore temple. Specialising in old beef with different maturations, get ready to get your boots on by trying the best pieces of cutlet, a good Valencian stew or its traditional steak tartar, among other delicacies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tercer Acto (@terceractogastro) This restaurant in Malaga offers a spectacle for the senses. El Tercer Acto is more than a place, it is a moment. No diner will be left indifferent, either with a recipe inspired by Japanese gastronomy or tasting a reinterpreted local dish. And all paired with a good cocktail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurante Templo Alicante (@templorestaurante) The whole gastronomic experience revolves around the meat, carefully selected by the team and matured for the necessary time depending on its characteristics. There is also a large selection of handmade dishes. Ángel García has been inspired by his trips to the United States, Australia and Europe to offer an international concept. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurante Lopi's (@restaurante_lopis) This restaurant located in the province of Huelva offers a gastronomic experience based on humility and passion Its 12-course tasting menu will take you on a journey through the traditional gastronomy of the area It is the best rated restaurant in the province of A Coruña Its speciality is premium meats (from all over Europe) but they also have an extensive menu of fish and other foods that will win you over This restaurant in Elche offers an innovative concept with a wide gastronomic offer prepared with the finest products and paired with the best wines Taste of yesterday and today thanks to its traditional recipes fused with new techniques the Councils of the two Salesian Provinces of Spain Saint James the Greater (SSM) and Mary Help of Christians (SMX) The issues that unite the two Provinces were addressed on the agenda And also the functioning of Casa Don Bosco the new headquarters of the National Centre for Youth Ministry The operation of the 55 room residence was also discussed given that it can be reserved for courses and other events https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/14249/spain-migrant-crime but they are stored in a closet because of political cowardice." — Spokesperson an elderly couple returning home from vacation discovered that their apartment had been "occupied" by African migrants When a camera crew from the Madrid television channel Telecinco went to investigate Spain's notoriously lethargic justice system now rules on who is the apartment's rightful owner in a case study of political correctness run amok ordered police to keep out of the neighborhood of Lavapiés are now secure in the knowledge that their violent actions have empowered them effectively to take control of an entire neighborhood of a major European capital one of the most "multicultural" districts of the Spanish capital to "avoid situations of tension." Pictured: Police officers in Lavapiés on November 12 (Image source: Luis Sánchez de Pedro Aires/Wikimedia Commons) Six African migrants gang-raped a 12-year-old girl in a small town near Madrid but Spanish authorities kept information about the crime hidden from the public for more than a year apparently to avoid fueling anti-immigration sentiments the 12-year-old girl was playing in a park in Azuqueca de Henares with several other girls when six migrants — five Moroccans and one Nigerian — approached the playground They carried two of the girls off to a nearby abandoned building but then let one of them go after discovering that she was a Muslim grabbed the 12-year-old by her arms and legs and took turns raping her The public was not informed about the crime until March 20, 2019, when the newspaper El Mundo published the results of an investigation Spanish prosecutors and judges secretly decided that three of the minors will be held in a young offender institution for three years and then be "reinserted" into Spanish society rather than be deported One of the adults is being held in preventive detention; the other adults were released The gang rape has cast a spotlight on spiraling migrant criminality in Spain, where "progressive" immigration policies — promoted by all the mainstream political parties and opposed only by the populist party Vox — are fueling an influx of illegal migration from Africa The gang rape has also cast a spotlight on a lenient justice system that routinely releases migrant criminals back onto the streets Reliable statistics on migrant-related crimes are unavailable: the data compiled by the Spanish Interior Ministry on specific categories of crimes (homicide etc.) do not break down the offenders by nationality while another shows that there were 1,382 — a difference of 60% The official Spanish statistics agency (Instituto Nacional de Estadística, INE) shows that immigrants comprise roughly 10% of the overall Spanish population, but 32% of the Spanish prison population The INE does not break the statistics down by the nationality of the inmates although Interior Ministry data show that the majority of immigrants arrested in 2017 were from just two countries: Romania (18,032) and Morocco (17,464) anecdotal evidence found in the crime reports of local newspapers shows that migrant criminality — ranging from petty theft to sexual assault to murder — is a growing problem nationwide In Barcelona, for example, 15 members of a North African itinerant crime gang known as "Allah's Wolfpack" sexually assaulted a woman at a metro station some of whom are unaccompanied minors and all of whom are in Spain illegally had long rap sheets and were well known to the police The attack, which occurred in the Barcelona suburb of Santa Coloma on November 11 took place when a couple attempted to exit the Can Peixauet subway station hurled insults and verbal abuse at the couple as they walked off a train where they assaulted the woman and stabbed her male companion Police later found the youths in a nearby abandoned building and where they had previously been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the area Police also said the youths were infected with scabies which required police to activate a special decontamination protocol for the officers involved Eight of the 15 youths have since been released from police custody and are back on the street Migrant gang rapes have become increasingly common in Spain: The victims of migrant-related sex crimes often are young children and teenagers as well as elderly women: Other migrant-related sex crimes in Spain include: Migrant-related honor crimes and domestic violence: Underage unaccompanied migrants — known in Spain as Menas (menores extranjeros no acompañados) — are also engaged in criminal activity: Some migrant criminals are serial offenders: Elderly and handicapped persons are also increasingly victims of migrant-related assaults and robberies: aggravated assaults and violent robberies include: Violence is also on the rise at migrant shelters: Migrants have been increasingly attacking law enforcement officers: Several migrant-related criminal cases are working their way through Spain's judicial system which in some instances has shown leniency: which often favors tenants at the expense of landlords the woman will face an uphill battle to regain control of her apartment The couple is presently living with family members while Spain's notoriously lethargic justice system now rules on who is the apartment's rightful owner Also in Madrid, hundreds of undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan Africa went on a rampage in Lavapiés The riots were the direct result of many years of extreme deference by Spanish officialdom toward illegal immigrants and a sweeping failure to enforce the law — all Mbaye died, according to initial reports, after allegedly being chased by police from Puerta del Sol, in the city center, to Lavapiés, where he collapsed. On April 22, 2019, however, a court in Madrid confirmed that Mbaye did not die as the result of a police chase he had heart disease and died of cardiac arrest while walking with a friend in Lavapiés "The events do not reveal even the slightest indication that the deceased was personally subjected to any type of harassment or previous police persecution that could have triggered the lethal effects of the cardiac pathology from which he suffered," the court ruled "There is no objective data or any witness to affirm the existence of such harassment or persecution which has no support other than the mere assertions of the appellant [an NGO called SOS Racism Madrid]." Mbaye's death nevertheless sparked violent protests that lasted for several days and caused massive destruction of public and private property The Madrid city council, run by Mayor Manuela Carmena, in a case study of political correctness run amok, ordered police to keep out of the neighborhood of Lavapiés to "avoid situations of tension." The result is that illegal immigrants Soeren Kern is a Senior Fellow at the New York-based Gatestone Institute The articles printed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editors or of Gatestone Institute No part of the Gatestone website or any of its contents may be reproduced without the prior written consent of Gatestone Institute The editors reserve the right not to publish comments containing: incitement to violence Gatestone also reserves the right to edit comments for length Commenters' email addresses will not be displayed publicly Please limit comments to 300 words or less Longer submissions are unlikely to be published Terms of Use   Privacy & Cookies Policy This website uses cookies to provide you with better services. 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