The Deputy of Culture, Alejandro Clausell, joined by the Vice President and Head of the Tourism Area, Andrés Martínez | EDATV NEWS Castellón's Provincial Council Strengthens Its Support for Vinaròs CarnivalVinaròs Carnival is not only a cultural event but also an important economic driver for the municipality and its surroundings.20/02/2025 09:50:00h by Jesus Wollstein The Provincial Council of Castellón has reaffirmed its commitment to local culture and traditions by increasing its financial contribution to the Vinaròs Carnival one of the province's most emblematic festivals and declared of Regional Tourist Interest The Governing Board has approved a collaboration agreement with the Vinaròs Carnival Organizing Committee which will allocate a subsidy of 28,000 euros to the celebration of this event representing an increase of 4,000 euros compared to the previous year has highlighted that this aid is a demonstration of the provincial institution's determined support for local festivals: “With this financial aid we reaffirm our commitment to preserving the culture and traditions of our municipalities and it deserves all the support to continue growing.” Accompanied by the Vice President of the Council and head of the Tourism area Clausell has visited the Carnival preparations and has valued the effort of the residents and comparseros who work throughout the year to make this celebration a festive and cultural reference in the Valencian Community An Economic and Tourist Boost for the Region The Vinaròs Carnival is not only a cultural event but also an important economic engine for the municipality and its surroundings Andrés Martínez has emphasized that “edition after edition the Carnival becomes a great attraction for tourists and visitors which contributes to the economic dynamism of the area.” The Council has assured that it will continue to support these types of events that strengthen the province's identity and encourage citizen participation Clausell has stressed that the Vinaròs Carnival is “a unique celebration and from the provincial government we will continue to support one of the most emblematic festivities of the Mediterranean.” Archive Pavilions The design philosophy behind the Vinaròs Sea Pavillion is based on the idea that members of any family of geometric elements originating from nature have a similarity in their basic geometric characteristics and a certain formal diversity it is possible to define their properties that permit a certain degree of formal variability The structure is made of 3 mm painted galvanized steel thin enough to be easily cut and folded to create a continuous hollow structural element The openings are filled with glazed and opaque surfaces The entire structure has a hexagonal pattern that is deformed on a regular basis on the side facing the coast It is an arboreal system in which all of the units are self-similar: both the structures that rest on the ground and those that rise up to expel fumes or take in light The process of fabricating these structures involving the plasma cutting of some 1,736 different pieces was an opportunity to experiment with the use of advanced manufacturing systems in which the architect directly produces the components of the project using parametric design and scripting programs Activate the Wp-related-posts plugin to see the related post list! XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Emergency crews have responded to thousands of incidents across the regions of Catalonia authorities had report numerous evacuations referred to as “Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos,” or DANA dumped 217.7 mm of rain in Alcanar and 243.4 mm of rain in Mas de Barberans The total seen in Mas de Barberans is the highest in 23 years Other areas of the country also saw significant rainfall totals during the same period according to figures provided by the State Meteorological Agency AEMET Civil Protection in Catalonia responded to 288 incidents related to heavy rain Inhabitants of Alcanar in Tarragona Province, were told to stay in their homes and move to upper floors after severe flooding swept through areas of the municipality. The same area suffered severe flooding in September 2021. Two people were rescued from a flooded house in L’Aldea situated close to the mouth of the Ebro River Parts of nearby Castellón Province in Valencia Region also experienced severe flooding firefighters rescued one person from a flooded houses and several others trapped in their vehicles Firefighters also rescued around 15 people from vehicles trapped in flood water in Valencia Province Emergency authorities in the region also reported around 30 severe weather-related incidents in Alicante Province Emergency services in the Andalusia Region said areas of Cádiz and Seville Provinces were hardest hit Firefighters carried out 60 interventions as a result of heavy rain in Seville province including in the city of Seviile and other municipalities including Dos Hermanas 112 Andalusia has responded to around 70 incidents in the province of Cádiz in particular in San José del Valle and Chipiona Firefighters and emergency workers were searching for 2 people reported missing after a vehicle fell into the Alberche river in Aldea del Fresno around 40km west of the city of Madrid late on 03 September 2023 The vehicle was carrying a family of 4 people at the time Two of the passengers managed to escape the vehicle and were later taken to hospital for treatment Local media have since reported one of those missing has since been located clinging to a tree for safety The search for the remaining missing person is continuing Two bridges have been damaged or destroyed in the area further complicating the situation and leaving residents of Aldea del Fresno isolated The nearby towns of Navalcarnero and El Álamo have also experienced severe flooding Around 6 people had to evacuate their homes in Móstoles after the Guadarrama river broke its banks The evacuees were moved to emergency accommodation at a nearby school firefighters have reported 1,491 incidents related to the severe weather Roads have been closed and train and subway services interrupted The mayor of the city requested inhabitants remain indoors on 03 September and sports events were cancelled Areas of Toledo Province have experienced severe flooding since heavy rainfall on 03 September Numerous train services have been interrupted In the last few hours local media reported two fatalities in the province One person died after a vehicle was swept away by floods in Bargas Another fatality was exported in Casarrubios del Monte but no further details were available Among the hardest hit areas in the Castile-La Mancha Region is the municipality of Buenache de Alarcon in the province of Cuenca First responders resuscitated a person who was trapped in a flooded house Flooding has damaged water and power infrastructure along with roads  homes and vehicles and wide areas of farmland Raquel Hortelano said “We are cleaning the streets of the mud and there are shops and houses flooded with mud and we cannot keep up.” The mayor will request the declaration of a natural disaster to help the municipality in its recovery Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Estamos trabajando para ofrecerte toda la información que necesitas with bonfires lit on the eve of the festival Then on Saint Sebastian’s Day (20 January) the townspeople go on a pilgrimage in honour of the town’s patron saint coinciding with the forty days prior to Lent declared an event of regional interest for tourism and is the town’s biggest festival Holy Week –recognised as a festival of regional interest– hosts religious processions and acts children and adults alike take part in the fun and activities of Saint John and Saint Peter’s feast days and fairs At these popular festivities you can enjoy live music outdoors During the summer season celebrations come one after another such as the traditional maritime procession that takes place on 16 July the day sailors honour their patron saint Our Lady of Mount Carmel there are many outdoor leisure activities such as our summer cinema the concert season in the Santuari de la Misericordia in September we commemorate the granting of the municipal charter to the town of Vinaròs by organising numerous cultural activities such as concerts Vinaròs decorates its main streets and organises activities such as children’s workshops and the three kings parade to celebrate the Christmas season Email - 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find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Many Spaniards on the east coast of the country counted their losses and damage to homes and businesses after the flooding caused by heavy rains In Alcanar over 250 litres per square metre fell in less than six hours The town of Vinaros and the whole of the north of Castellón are also gradually returning to normal after the passage of the storm 159 litres per square metre was recorded in just one hour the region of Castilla-La Mancha was particularly affected flooded businesses and covered the streets of several towns with mud and other debris heavy showers and storms were also accompanied by hail ruining the crops dangerous in some eastern parts of Spain since Wednesday But two young German women drowned overnight from Wednesday to Thursday when they went swimming in the sea on the tourist-magnet island of Mallorca Watch the full report in the video player above A NEW map of the deadly floods in Spain reveal which areas are to be hit the worst by torrential downpours At least 205 have been tragically killed in the tsunami-like destruction as emergency responders have been desperately searching for missing people in cars and buildings Torrential downpours that began on Tuesday have devastated the country consequently trapping people in cars and buildings was initially struck the hardest in the floods with towns like Turis and Utiel recording up to 200m of rainfall Now it has exited the red zone and gone down to yellow with an accumulated precipitation within one hour down to 2cm Other areas along the east coast are yellow too Here there is "extreme risk" of incredible rainfall and a "significant risk" of storms, according to the weather map by Spain's meteorological agency AEMET. Above Huelva are Andevalo and Condando as well as Aracena that have been given orange warnings. The Balearics back on the east side are expected to be struck with torrential rain as Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca sit in the orange zone. Flash floods have devastatingly swept through large parts of tourist-hotspot Spain enduring a year's worth of rain in a single day At least 158 people have tragically died - 155 of which are deaths confirmed in the Valencia region alone Huelva's red alert comes as it was announced that 500 soldiers have joined the search for missing people On top of this, a whopping 1,200 soldiers from Spain's Military Emergencies Unit will join in on the desperate search too The Minister of Defence promised that "as may as necessary" will be added depending on the needs And Valencia's regional president called on the Spanish military to help rescue and ultimately recover those still trapped in their homes and major flood zones In a post on X Carlos Mazon previously said: "I have just requested the incorporation of the army and the available land sea and air forces to reinforce the logistical tasks and the distribution of aid to the population." Crews were searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings on Thursday as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes The municipality Alfafar has been left ruined by the unbelievable weather conditions with the only heavy machinery working being tractors BRIT Karen Loftus and her husband survived the flooding after climbing out of her car window, Sky News reports The Dorset woman says she is "lucky to be alive" after being hit by the heavy rain while driving south from their home in Alicante Motorway traffic they were travelling on came to a standstill before they realised the bridge ahead of them had been washed away Within 10 minutes water started lapping at the car and people were smashing their windows to escape She said cars began to float down the road that had turned into a river Karen said: "Just after we got out of the car The pair managed to climb out of the car's window with the water at chest height before they were picked up by a lorry She said: "It was just like a disaster movie You know when you think 'I could die here' emergency services haven't been able to access the struck area until Friday Now the area has finally been returned to - and residents are having to return to see their home in utter devastation As desperate searches for missing people continues in Alfafar Spanish outlet La Cadena SER has spoken to those there for the clean-up One person devastatingly said that workers "keep taking out cars" which is "a good sign because if they stop it means they've found someone" Valencia as emergency crew remove cars left damaged by the deadly flood waters Heart-broken residents have also joined in on the massive operation Among those tragically killed in the horrific flash floods is a former Valencia CF player. The Spanish football club has paid tributes to José Castillejo a midfielder who also played for teams like Torre Levante It said in a statement: "We regret the death of José Castillejo "He was part of the club's Academy until his youth stage and has played for several teams in the Valencian Community Eldense also paid tragic tribute to the rising star "Terrible news comes our way due to the catastrophic DANA "We deeply regret José Castillejo's passing at 28 a former blue-and-red player in the 2015/2016 season We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends." Castillejo was trained at the Valencia youth academy before playing for local Spanish clubs like Torre Levante He also went on to play for CD Eldense during the 2015-2016 season It comes as horror flash floods turned Valencia into an apocalyptic wasteland following Spain's deadly floods Images from Thursday afternoon show the aftermath of the country's worst natural disaster in living history Hundreds of abandoned cars and trucks can be seen trapped in murky brown sludge on the highway Civilians were made to ditch their motors as the torrential rainfall and flash floods engulfed much of eastern Spain on Tuesday Spain's transport minister has been one of many officials scrambling to try and contain the crisis Elsewhere, brave rescuers airlifted a baby and an elderly woman from the devastating Spanish floods The roads below her were seen to be covered in mud and cars were piled up on debris A separate video showed the heartbreaking moment a baby was saved and airlifted onto a plane in a rescuer's arms in the country’s worst-hit region of Valencia trees had been uprooted in the storms and cars had piled up on each other like dominoes Powerlines were also brought down as the strength of the unexpected torrent even tore apart bridges sat in its way A terrifying video caught the moment an entire bridge in Paiporta It comes as further rainfall is expected tomorrow and in the coming days Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has declared Valencia a disaster zone as he warned the public about the incoming weather Spain was hit by flash floods after the east of the country was hit by a meteorological phenomena known as a 'DANA' or a 'cold drop' is technically a system where there is an isolated depression in the atmosphere is at high levels more warm and moist Mediterranean air than usual was sucked high into the atmosphere after a cold system hit the country from the south The easterly wind then pushed all those clouds and rain into eastern Spain Three to four months of rain fell in some places over the space of 24 hours The DANA system hit southern Spain as it arrived from Morocco yesterday and is now expected to head west over southern Portugal started his football career as a goalkeeper in local youth teams Early development took place in the youth ranks of Vinaròs CF before shifting to CD Castellón to further nurture his talent he joined RCD Espanyol’s youth academy one of Spain’s most prestigious football academies The Spaniard developed his technical and tactical skills at Espanyol rapidly becoming a star prospect in their junior system and shot-stopping abilities drew the attention of coaches earning him opportunities to play for Espanyol’s B squad García obtained competitive experience in Spain’s lower levels while playing for the B squad His performances demonstrated maturity above his years paving the path for his promotion to the Espanyol first team His progression from a potential youth prospect to a professional goalkeeper demonstrates dedication and the value of a solid developmental foundation Marash Kumbulla: Back to Basics at Espanyol His strong performances at the U21 level showcased his swift reflexes His contributions were critical to Spain’s sustained success in European youth games García’s technical abilities and mental toughness make him a promising candidate for Spain’s senior national squad A key member of his team’s defensive setup Joan García is a superb goalie known for his quickness is demonstrated by his continuously high save percentage which frequently turns games in his team’s favour García’s ability to keep the defence organized and focused during high-pressure games is further demonstrated by his record of clean sheets García is a contemporary goalie who is excellent at distributing the ball and making short- and medium-range passes with exceptional precision which enables him to efficiently build plays from the back Alejo Véliz’s Fresh New Start at Espanyol Even when opponents apply intense pressure his ability to remain composed under duress guarantees that he stays accurate and composed he has a high success rate in aerial duels and is a dependable presence during set pieces due to his exceptional timing and decision-making in aerial scenarios García’s ability to read the game is one of his best qualities; it allows him to foresee dangers and position himself to block goals He regularly produces amazing saves in crucial situations because to his exceptional reflexes García is a vital member of his squad and a major contributor to their success because of these attributes as well as his disciplined style and leadership at the back which reflects the need for a goalkeeper to be the first line of attack in the current game He can connect with defenders and start controlled build-up play because of his accurate short- and medium-range passing García’s capacity to maintain composure in the face of intense pressure guarantees that his judgment stays clear whether it is by finding wide players with precise side-footed deliveries or by making fast His awareness and vision also enable him to spot openings for counterattacks might use some more honing for more reliability The Spaniard also has exceptional spatial awareness off the ball His ability to read the game allows him to position himself to intercept through balls and limit opponents’ shooting angles He is a great sweeper-keeper because he can confidently step off his line frequently removing danger outside the penalty area Marash Kumbulla Opens Up on ACL Injury, Move to Espanyol, and More Using his aerial timing to claim crosses and lessen threats, García assertively commands his box in set-piece situations. He is a dependable and aggressive goalie because of these off-ball attributes, as well as his quick reflexes and outspoken presence. One of football’s most promising young goalkeepers, Joan García excels in crucial situations by combining quick reflexes, agility, and poise under duress. He is a natural-born goalkeeper who excels in one-on-one play and uses superior positional awareness to neutralize opponents, and who has exceptional on-ball skills, including accurate short- and medium-range passing that allows him to successfully start build-up play. Off the ball, García is a proactive presence who can command his area and step in as a sweeper-keeper when necessary thanks to his game-reading abilities and anticipation. His dependability under duress is further increased by his aerial timing and authority during set pieces. Although his long-range distribution appears promising, he would have more impact if he were more consistent in this area, especially when launching counterattacks. García is in a good position to become one of the best goalkeepers of his time because of his technical skill, tactical awareness, and poise. Featured Image: @GabFoligno / Quality Sport Images / Getty Images © Breaking The Lines 2017-2021. All Rights Reserved. Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) said some areas recorded their highest daily rainfall totals in more than 30 years.  La Pobla Tornesa recorded 197.6mm of rain in 24 hours to 01 April 48 mm of rain fell in 4 hours in Vilafamés The worst affected areas were the towns of Almassora The provincial government also reported some flooding in Benicàssim Firefighters were called on to rescue 91 people trapped in their homes or vehicles in over 40 rescue operations mostly in Almassora but also in Borriana and Oropesa del Mar Firefighters were wearing masks during rescue operations to protect from the COVID-19 virus 🚒 Els bombers de la Diputació @SIAB_Castellon han rescatat 91 persones de l'interior dels seus habitatges i vehicles durant l'últim episodi de fortes pluges 📲 https://t.co/ccrXMsR3Tm pic.twitter.com/Wdp7yVWUvX — Diputació de Castelló (@dipcas) April 2, 2020 — CPBC (@SIAB_Castellon) April 1, 2020 📸 Imatges dels #BombersForestals ahir treballant en el buidatge d'aigua a Almassora. Durant la nit @SIAB_Castellon ha continuat treballant amb les incidències produïdes tan a Almassora com a Burriana. pic.twitter.com/TsoBueqMJ1 — GVA 112CV (@GVA112) April 2, 2020 In October 2013, a project appears on the Valencian coastline to residents’ dismay Risks ignored and environmental report botched The project was rejected from the start by residents of the nearest town Vinaròs, who petitioned for its closure, forming a human chain of over 1,000 people in protest, after the earthquakes began in October. Residents complained they had no warning of the risks of the project, while local fisherman claimed lower yields of fish following the tremors. 'Project Bond Initiative' announced with fanfare and ends in fracas The failure of the Castor project has implications for Spain and the whole of Europe. The pilot-project of the ´Project Bond Initiative´, the facility funded by the European Investment Bank looks to end in a massive government bail-out by Spain's tax-payers. The Project Bond Initiative was announced with great fanfare as a way to finance infrastructure throughout the EU, helping the economy and creating jobs. However, many experts think this initiative is the use of public money to support private projects, often on a large-scale and with grave financial and environmental risks. In the case of the Castor project, it looks like the residents of Vinaròs, the same ones who protested against the facility, will be forking out for the President of Real Madrid's investment. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Fisheries Research Institute (IIP by its Spanish acronym) of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research centre from which the six current Spanish marine research institutes emerged including the Institute of Marine Sciences of Barcelona (ICM-CSIC) of gaining in-depth knowledge of the fishing activity Professor Ángel Guerra, director of the Instituto de Investigacións Mariñas de Vigo explains that the IIP "acted as a key agent and a germ for the configuration of the current Iberian panorama of research and innovation focused on the ocean climate and the sustainable and healthy use of marine resources." explains that "the Fisheries Research Institute was a centre for work meeting and the training of pioneering research teams in marine sciences whose influence and vision enabled the focus of studies to be broadened and diversified teacher of a whole generation of ecologists introduced studies on plankton and its dynamics." These studies ended up acquiring a special relevance in the Institute which would thus be introduced in fields such as oceanography or marine geology Although the headquarters of the IIP-CSIC were in Barcelona the Institute had laboratories functioning in Blanes all of them acquired their independence and autonomy would continue to mark the history of marine and aquaculture research on the peninsula In 1985, it was Blanes laboratory’s turn and it became the Centre d'Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CEAB-CSIC). Finally, in the year 2000, the Oceanographic Vessel Management Unit of the IIP-CSIC became a technological and logistical support centre for the entire Spanish oceanographic community, the Marine Technology Unit (UTM-CSIC) Among the milestones of the centres that were spun off from the IIP-CSIC are the installation of the major Spanish oceanographic infrastructures the oceanographic ships Hespérides (1991) and Sarmiento de Gamboa (2008) it is also worth mentioning the incorporation of the IATS-CSIC and the IIM-CSIC into the select group of EU infrastructures of excellence in aquaculture research (AQUAEXCEL) and the increase in multidisciplinarity in the latter centre with the opening of projects on food safety the opening of the first pilot plant for marine cultivation focused on their exploitation by a company (CUPIMAR) also stands out This anniversary coincides with the start of the Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) proclaimed by UNESCO, and demonstrates the fundamental importance of marine science for the sustainable development of our society. This research, innovation and communication work is now more urgent than ever and will continue to be carried out for many decades to come, thanks to the efforts of the heirs of the IIP-CSIC. The ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the IIP-CSIC was held at the headquarters of the ICM-CSIC and the UTM-CSIC in Barcelona, which is the main centre of marine and polar scientific and technical knowledge, not only in Spain, but also in the whole Mediterranean. In addition to the ICM-CSIC and the UTM-CSIC, the event was attended by members of all the other centres that emerged from the IIP-CSIC in 1979. ©2020 - Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC) | Design and Development: Ondeuev / Omitsis Beginning his musical career in Barcelona´s Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu, he later dedicated himself to photography, cinema, literature, among other artistic crafts ACN | Barcelona who began his musical career in Barcelona’s prestigious Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu passed away this Monday at 77 years of age The town hall of his hometown Vinaròs in Valencia has expressed its “deep pain” over the death of the Renaissance man As well as being a composer and musical director he also dedicated himself to other artistic disciplines such as photography Among Santos’ most important acheivements are the Barcelona Award for International Screening the National Composition and Theater Awards of Catalonia the highest honour that can be received from the Catalan government a statement made by the local council called him “the man and friend of the town that never left his side.” Indeed his career led him all over the world to countries such as France The president of the Valencian government praised Santos’ career the deposed Catalan Minister of Culture defined him as “an unaccounted and creative musician who has contributed so much to the Mediterranean Fair and popular culture in general.” Throughout his career he helped shape the avant-garde shows such as the “Irregular Concert” by Catalan poet and playwright Joan Brossa He also composed and directed the music for the opening ceremony of the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona In 2003 he debuted as a stage director with a production of ´The Barber of Seville’ the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona (MACBA) will hold a special event on December 12 with screenings of ‘La Tempesta’ (2003) and ‘Visca el Piano’ iconoclastic and creative spirit of Santos “will continue to live on: his work has been one of the most brutal and stimulating bursts of fresh air in Catalan culture in the last 50 years.” He went on to say Santos was an “unrepeatable character v1.1.0. Copyright © 2025. Powered by EBANTIC. All rights reserved. The HLV anchored in the Port of Tarragona anchorage area, one nautical mile from the city's coastline. This approach was necessary because the unloading operation for this type of vessel requires sufficient depth for the ship to be partially submerged. This partial immersion, carried out in the early hours of this morning, meant that the jack-up could be unloaded and transported, as it is already taking place, to the Castor storage facility off the coast of Vinaròs. Preliminary work to unload the rig got underway on Monday. For Noble Resolve, tasks included verifying its position, disconnecting the cooling and fire-fighting water services, which had been supplied by the HLV vessel on its journey from Denmark to Tarragona. In addition, a visual inspection to check the status of all critical rig connections was carried out and the rig was prepared so that it could be secured to the tugs involved in the operation.  There was a crew of 50 on board the jack-up rig, and eight crew members remained on board during the unloading process. They were responsible for directing operations and for commissioning the rig's critical systems so that it could be put into operation once it was in the water. The rest of the crew joined them once the unloading was complete. For the semi-submersible HLV Cosco Xiang Rui Kou, the preliminary work focused on removing the moorings and other attachments used to secure the rig to the Heavy Lift Vessel. Half of the straps were removed during the last day of sailing and, once unloaded, 25% of the anchoring points remained attached to make it easier to move the rig, as a precaution against possible adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Furthermore, the HLV manoeuvred to ensure that the main deck remained above the waterline. As a result, the time taken for the HLV to reach its final unloading depth was reduced. The unloading operation got underway in the early hours of the morning. The first phase involved ballasting the HLV Cosco Xiang Rui Kou to partially submerge it, allowing the rig to remain afloat. The submersion process took around four hours. Following this, the Noble Resolve was leak-tested and, having passed the inspection, the unloading procedure got underway. A total of four tugs took part in this operation, including three privately-owned vessels (Mukallah, Skandi Laser and Skandi Tender) and one belonging to the Port Authority of Tarragona.  The first step involved two of the tugs positioning themselves at their starting point and beginning to undock the rig from the vessel. The second step was to secure the rig to the two tugs and begin releasing the HLV's winch ropes, which allowed the rig to move into position for unloading.  The third step saw the winch ropes released completely, with the two tugs continuing to move the platform until it was gradually able to float on the water. At this stage, the Noble Resolve was secured to the third and fourth tugs, which would then take control of the rig. After the unloading operation was complete, the tugs headed south and are now transporting the Noble Resolve jack-up rig to the Castor storage area off the coast of Vinaròs. According to the Spanish Council of Ministers' agreement of 31 October 2019, ordering the sealing and permanent abandonment of the wells, Enagás has been commissioned to carry out this work, scheduled to get underway this April. Castor project which caused earthquakes in 2013 was "disastrous," says minister ACN | Alcanar First published: January 29, 2019 02:37 PM The Spanish government will dismantle the controversial failed Castor gas storage plant. This is according to Spain's ecologic transition minister, Teresa Ribera. The plant has never again been in operation since it provisionally closed down in 2013, after the facility was blamed for causing hundreds of earthquakes measuring up to 4.1 on the Richter scale, with tremors going on for weeks. Ribera said on Tuesday that the project was "disastrous" and added that there is reason for lengthening the temporary stand by. For her, the Castor project will not be necessary for the gas system "neither in the short, mid or long term." The risk of more earthquakes in case the project is back in operation would not be gone either. The Castor project off the coast of Vinaròs, a Valencian town near the Catalan border, goes back to 2008 but it never went into full operation and was shut down in 2013 after the storage facility was blamed for causing hundreds of earthquakes. This led to protests and even the European Parliament passed a motion asking for compensations for the inhabitants of the area. Yet the controversy over the building of the plant did not end there. A clause in the contract to build the facility promised compensation to its builder, Escal UGS company – Real Madrid football team chairman's ACS parent company – should the project fail. The Castor plant was partially financed with 1.4 billion euros of EU bonds. The Spanish authorities authorized a loan of 1.35 billion euros to compensate Escal UGS. This led more protests followed as it became clear that loan was to be paid off by gas customers over a period of 30 years, but Spain's Constitutional Court struck down the decision. Spanish authorities ordered to pay back €17.3m to customers charged for maintenance costs in their bills ACN | Alcanar First published: November 16, 2018 01:12 PM The ongoing controversy over a failed gas storage plant off the coast near the Catalan border with Valencia took a new turn this week, with the Supreme Court ordering Spain to return over 17 million euros to customers who in 2014 and 2015 were charged to pay for maintenance of the doomed facility. The Castor project off the coast of Vinaròs, a Valencian town near the Catalan border, goes back to 2008 but it never went into full operation and was shut down in 2013 after the storage facility was blamed for causing hundreds of earthquakes measuring up to 4.1 on the Richter scale, with tremors going on for weeks afterwards. This led to protests and even the European Parliament passed a motion asking for compensations for the inhabitants of the area.  It later became clear that costs of 17.3 million euros paid to the Enagás energy company for maintaining the failed plant were passed on by the Spanish government to customers in their bills. This was challenged in the high court by the Cecot business association, with the court ruling that the authorities must reimburse the firm's clients. The ill-fated Castor project has been dogged by controversy from the very beginning. After a report identified the plant to store gas as an earthquake risk, the Catalan executive rejected a proposal for it to be built in Catalonia's territorial waters. While the Valencian authorities welcomed the project, it led to widespread protests by locals, including a human chain. Nor does the controversy over the building of the plant end there. A clause in the contract to build the facility promised compensation to the Escal UGS company charged with its construction should the project fail. The Spanish authorities never asked for the approval of taxpayers, despite the fact that they might be called on to bail out the project should it fail. What's more, the Castor plant was partially financed with 1.4 billion euros of EU bonds, while the head of Escal UGS' parent company, ACS, also happens to be the chairman of the Real Madrid. At the same time, the results of a technical and financial audit of the Castor project commissioned by the Spanish industry ministry was never made available to the public. This latest high court ruling follows another from last year in which the Constitutional Court struck down the intention by the Spanish authorities to authorize a loan of 1.35 billion euros to compensate Escal UGS. More protests followed as it became clear that loan was to be paid off by gas customers over a period of 30 years. At least one person has died and dozens rescued or evacuated particularly in the Valencia region where Vinaròs in Castellón Province recorded 374.6 mm in 24 hours to 19 October AEMET said that 159.2 mm of rain in Vinaròs fell in just 1 hour Emergency services in Valencia responded a total of 4,542 calls corresponding to 3,743 incidents during the severe weather Dozens were evacuated from their homes in Benicarló where local media said the rain had turned streets to rivers Around 30 people were rescued from their vehicles Further evacuations were carried out in Borriana and Alcossebre where homes and buildings were flooded Trains and schools in parts of the Valencia region were suspended Emergency services in the Balearic Islands said that the Civil Guard had assisted around 60 people on 19 October in flooded areas of Pollensa, Sa Pobla and Alcudia, on the island of Mallorca. Parts of the island are still recovering from deadly flash floods of just over a week ago Further heavy rain then hit southern parts of the country AEMET said that a record breaking 289.2 mm of rain fell in just 6 hours in Alpandeire Málaga province and 352.2mm in a 24 hour period to 21 October Emergency services in Andalusia said they responded to more 800 incidents due to heavy rains over the weekend in Malaga (656 incidents) and Sevilla provinces (177 incidents) A firefighter died when his truck overturned on a flooded road Severe flooding and damages were reported in Malaga Emergency services were called on to rescue people from flooded homes by helicopter Malaga saw major flash flooding in September this year when 50 mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes https://twitter.com/avametpred/status/1053024369105088512 — CPBC (@SIAB_Castellon) October 19, 2018 — GVA 112CV (@GVA112) October 21, 2018 https://twitter.com/guardiacivil/status/1054347290696171520 #Meteorología podéis explicar de qué sirve poner alerta roja una vez han caído 120 litros en media hora? Campillos esta ahora mismo así. Gracias. pic.twitter.com/RaPdgEQnta — Javier García Marín (@JaviMarinBlanco) October 20, 2018 La @guardiacivil ha auxiliado a unas 60 personas esta mañana en la zona de Pollença y sa Pobla. Han actuado unos 75 efectivos. —La @guardiacivil ha auxiliat unes 60 persones aquest matí a la zona de Pollença i sa Pobla. Han actuat uns 75 efectius. https://t.co/ppD5zMnFPP — Emergències 112 Illes Balears (@112IllesBalears) October 19, 2018 On July 6, 1923, American writer and journalist Ernest Hemingway arrived in Pamplona fireworks inaugurated the famous festival of San Fermín this week-long celebration finds its origins in medieval times But its global recognition arose with the novel The Sun Also Rises which Hemingway wrote based on his experiences in the Spanish city The Sanfermines are, without doubt, one of the most popular fiestas in Spain. The running of the bulls are broadcasted every day and reach the other end of the world. But, coming back to Hemingway and thinking about other of his novels, if Paris was a fiesta Every village in our country has its own festivities the year begins with celebrations in honor of the patron saint of the city the city’s streets are crowded by different troupes banging drums to recreate the noise the city’s cooks made beating their work instruments alongside the military personnel in uniform who sounded their drums The jocular character of the drumming is repeated during the month of February and the national carnivals Standing out among others that are less famous like those of Águilas (Murcia) are those from Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife If the colorful floats and the number of disguised participants are what makes these last ones stand out fun musical groups seeking to brighten up the mood of the listeners The jocular character of the drumming is repeated during the month of February and the national carnivals In March comes another of the country’s festive hits: the Fallas de Valencia these fiestas have fire as their main protagonist They originate from a carpenters’ tradition in the city They celebrated the arrival of Spring by setting fire to the wooden pieces that had been used to hold the candles during the winter these pieces were turned into satirical figures who are handed over to a purifying fire as the crowd cheers Between the end of March and beginning of April from his entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection the joyous aspect disappears and the country’s streets are filled with processions carrying on their shoulders the most venerated local religious figures the fun returns to celebrate the widely-attended Feria de Abril during which the Seville residents and visitors put on their best outfits visit numerous stands and enjoy non-stop music dancing and typical foods and drinks of the city May is the month of the Moros and Cristianos (Moors and Christians) fiestas which commemorate the armed conflict between the faithful of Allah and those of Christ which historically occurred in the Iberian peninsula The richness of the costumes is worth the sight and the festivities are particularly important in the Valencian community and the Balearic Islands throughout the Mediterranean coast and especially in Alicante But it is also celebrated on the nights of June 23 and 24 representing the incineration of all evils The Hogueras de San Juan was officially declared as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest August is the month that concentrates the biggest fiestas throughout Spain: pilgrimages the horse races on the beaches of Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) the Virgin Blanca in Vitoria-Gasteiz and the Aste Nagusia (the Great Week) in Bilbao and San Sebastián In August you can also go to Buñol (Valencia) to discover one of the most peculiar festivals: the Tomatina the town’s streets turn red from a mass battle in which thousands of people throw ripe tomatoes at one another August is the month that concentrates the biggest fiestas throughout Spain In September, a major part of Spain organizes traditional wine harvest festivals which promote wine culture among both natives and tourists Among the many wine festivals across the country Olite (Navarra) or Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real) deserve a special mention October is the month of the Pilar festivals celebrated in Zaragoza in honor of the homonymous virgin This very religious fiesta culminates in a huge floral offering to the virgin with thousands of people dressed in traditional Aragon costumes covering with garlands her effigy located in the center of the Plaza del Pilar One of the most valued foods in Spanish gastronomy is olive oil You can find one of the most appreciated worldwide in Baena pays tribute to this exquisite product with a variety of folkloric activities The festive year ends with the traditional celebration of Christmas consumerism has overshadowed its religious character there are interesting representations of that historical moment across the country Hemingway repeated his visits to San Fermines but had he traveled to other places within the Spanish territory This content is part of a collaboration agreement of ‘WorldCrunch’, with the magazine ‘Ethic’. Read the original at this link Versión en castellano Send to multiple recipients separating emails with a comma Former football star Antonio D�az Jurado has passed away at the age of 43 due to circumstances that have yet to be revealed The blonde-haired midfielder played for several clubs including Getafe D�az played under boss Juanma Lillo at Salamanca where he won promotions from the Segunda B right up to the Spanish First Division He also helped Villarreal make it into Spain's topflight in Madrid- joined Osasuna at the age of 26 and played there during the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons when the team from Navarra was in the Segunda Divisi�n The Madrid-born midfielder learnt his trade in the Real Madrid youth team before starting out in senior football at Tomelloso In the later stages of his career he played for Compostela Vinar�s and Benlloch - a regional-level club where he finished his career D�az coached the under-18 team and led the youngsters to the 2008-09 title in their group in the Divisi�n Honor he had been managing the under-16 side at Burriana F�tbol Base Have you found any mistakes in this article? 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