Spain's ministry of health has decided on the criteria for the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 and influenza which will be carried out jointly from next week the recommendations are not aimed at the general population but at target groups at risk and others linked to them as approved by the interterritorial health council Mónica García's department recommends vaccinating the elderly but also opens the door to those who live with them a 30-year-old person without vulnerable conditions who last received a dose against the coronavirus two years ago will not have to be vaccinated now Who is recommended for flu and coronavirus vaccination The people who are advised to be vaccinated together are: all persons over 60 years of age; persons in disability centres nursing homes and other closed institutions; persons with diabetes disorders and diseases involving cognitive dysfunction such as Down's syndrome or dementia; pregnant women in any trimester of pregnancy and women during the postpartum period; and people with immunosuppression transplant recipients and those living with the elderly and in order to reduce the impact on essential services experts recommend that employees of health and social-healthcare establishments; and workers in essential services especially members of the state security forces Should children be vaccinated against Covid In the six months to twelve years age group the health ministry will prioritise vaccination for children with conditions associated with an increased risk of severe disease and their cohabitants And who is advised to be vaccinated only against influenza In addition to those included in the joint vaccination the groups recommended for special influenza vaccination are: children aged 6-59 months; children aged 5-12 years with risk conditions; youngsters aged 5-18 years receiving prolonged treatment with acetylsalicylic acid; smokers; coeliacs; people with cerebrospinal fluid fistula and cochlear implants; students on placements in health and social-health centres; and staff in nurseries and early childhood education centres This year's campaign also calls for vaccination of people who work with direct exposure to animals on poultry which includes groups such as livestock farmers This measure aims to reduce the possibility of concomitant infection of human and avian or swine viruses thereby reducing the risk of recombination or genetic exchange between the two viruses which could in turn be the source of a new virus with pandemic potential How many doses will each person be injected Those vaccinated will receive a single dose of both influenza and Covid-19 except in paediatric-aged or severely immunosuppressed individuals What if I haven't been vaccinated against Covid for two years If they do not meet any condition of vulnerability and do not belong to the target groups vaccination is not recommended for those under 60 years of age this year considering the epidemiological situation and the acquired immunity of the population vaccination against Covid-19 in people not included in the target groups is not justified," the ministry of health said the vaccination two years ago and the infections of the disease during the last four and a half years have generated sufficient immunity not to make mass vaccination necessary What happened last year with Covid and flu when an incidence of 447.8 cases per 100,000 population was reached Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados the Carnival Queen makes her triumphant entry into Barcelona with the so-called Arribo the central activity of the carnival that consists of a great party with Her Majesty Carnival The Arribo continues with the most anticipated activity: the Taronjada (orange party) An act that is documented for the first time in 1333 when the Consell de Cent prohibited the throwing of oranges this battle is fought with a friendlier weapon: orange confetti The Taronjada culminates with a fireworks display we will welcome the Belluga Queen and her entourage of seven ambassadors in a new location The Arrival of Barcelona moves this year to the Sants neighborhood with a tabalada in the Plaça de Bonet i Muixí the Carnestoltes King Elon Muska Collonera will arrive at the Cotxeres de Sants auditorium the Belluga Queen will appear and at 6:30 p.m in front of the Sants District Headquarters In addition to the main events of the Barcelona Carnival, in each district there are street parties and numerous activities The street parties or parades will take place on 27 and 28 February but you can also take part in carnival dances civic centres and senior citizens' centres will open their doors so that everyone can enjoy the celebration The reign of the Carnival Queen comes to an end and Lent begins This end is symbolized by the burial of the sardine which will be celebrated differently in each district There will be popular sardine parties and various workshops Program HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Barcelona Catalan answer to the carnival season is more than fun one of the city’s liveliest and most colorful events showcases a unique blend of tradition and modernity This week-long celebration transforms the city into a spectacle of parades the carnival week begins a week before the Lent that leads to Easter the carnival week is outrageously full of entertainment and good food The carnival begins with the extravagant arrival of King Carnestoltes the “King of Carnival,” on Fat Thursday (Jueves Lardero) often staged in the Gothic Quarter and other central areas kicks off the week with a burst of humor and irreverence as the king’s satirical speech sets the tone for the festivities King Carnestoltes makes an appearance at Pl The anticipated parade steps off from La Rambla at 6:45 pm takes place during the weekend in the Born district This playful “battle of oranges” (now symbolic with confetti and balloons) harks back to medieval times Families and visitors can enjoy the vibrant spectacle or "barrio," of Barcelona brings its own flavor to the carnival and Sants host community parades where locals don elaborate costumes and showcase their creativity and camaraderie make these neighborhood parades particularly memorable Many parades snake across the city's streets on Saturday The largest parade is usually planned in the Gothic Quarter Great Carnival Street is scheduled for 6 pm from Jardinets de Gracia to Placa de la Vila where festivities proceed with the confetti battle The carnival concludes with the “Burial of the Sardine” on Ash Wednesday This satirical ceremony marks the end of the festivities and the beginning of Lent A mock funeral procession humorously bids farewell to indulgence and welcomes the reflective season ahead often accompanied by music and theatrical performances The tradition has it that people bury sardines which symbolizes the approaching of the Lent Locals call it "E'Enterro" or "El Entierro" but tourists recognize it as "the burial of the sardine" No wonder most meals served on this day abound with sardines Barcelona Carnival promises an unforgettable experience for locals and travelers alike anyone can feel the vibrant spirit of Barcelona You can read this article in 2 minutesGregor Gowans Officers from the Road Traffic Department of La Rioja's Civil Guard have heavily fined the driver of an HGV that was transporting forklifts carrying 15 tons over the vehicle's 40-ton limit Photo: Sector de Tráfico de la Guardia Civil en La Rioja Officers spotted that the truck was travelling at an abnormally low speed and had obvious signs of an overload The vehicle was then weighed ar 55,000 kilograms This means the vehicle had exceeded its the maximum legal weight limit by 15,800 kilograms which was transporting forklifts from Bilbao to Morocco was immobilised until the company responsible for the transport transfer part of the load to another vehicle The driver was also handed a €4,000 fine that had to be paid on-the-spot due to the fact he is not resident in Spain a fine of €4,000 is also to be given to the individual responsible for the loading of the truck Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 takes place every year close to the beginning of Lent The date of Carnival is variable but traditionally it starts on 'jueves lardero' (sometimes 'jueves gordo': fat Thursday) and finishes on the following Tuesday Although Carnival probably arose from a pagan festival it is celebrated throughout the world in mainly Catholic cultures In Spain it is a very popular event with gaudy and ostentatious processions but ends with the solemn burning or burying of a giant anchovy In Malaga city the satirical songs competitions (songs that poke fun at prominent members of society) have been taking place since January and performances will be held in the Plaza de la Merced and around the city centre between 21 February and 1 March The main events include a Drag Queen Gala in the Plaza de la Constitución (22 February 9pm); The main Carnival procession is on Sunday 23 February which will leave the Plaza de Fray Alonso de Santo Tomás at 5.30pm and end at the Plaza de la Merced On 28 February is the Procession of the Gods starting at midday in the Plaza de la Constitución It will repeat the route on the following day but at 6pm the famous Battle of the Flowers with brightly coloured confetti and streamers takes place at 8pm The Procession of the Gods is repeated on 1 March at midday followed at 2pm by the gran boqueroná where fried anchovies will be offered to everyone The burying of the anchovy takes place with a procession at 5pm starting from the Marqués de Larios statue The Pasacalles del Humor takes place at noon on 22 February from the Plaza Santo Cristo and is followed by a childrens fancy dress competition On the 28 February are performances by the traditional Carnival bands from 1pm Comparsas and Murgas bands compete from 4-6 March from 9.30pm and on the last day 7 March is the Desfile de Humor parade from 5.30pm Held in the Parque El Calvario on 22 February unless it rains in which case the event will be moved to the Centro Cultural Padre Manuel The burying of the sardine takes place at around 5.30pm The Carnival festival in Benalmádena has two big processions the first is on 22 February starting at 5.30pm and will pass through the streets of Benalmádena Pueblo It is followed by the Gran Baile de Carnaval (The Carnaval Ball) and competition for best fancy dress The second procession starts on 29 February and will be held in Arroyo de la Miel from 5.30pm This too is followed by a dance and fancy dress competition Throughout the town there will be Comparsas and Murgas groups playing there is a procession carrying the largartija (gecko) which is then burnt on the Santa Ana beach The main procession takes place on Saturday 22 February The following day there is a pet fancy dress competition and the burying of the sardine Torremolinos celebrates Carnival much later this year it will be held on 14 and 15 March More information and programmes of events in other towns and villages can be found on town hall websites and Facebook