Squeals of delight and shouts of joy came from fascinated Two Mile Prairie Elementary School students on Wednesday as staff members from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told them about their work and let them touch fish Kevin Drews, fisheries biologist, and technicians Pablo Olerio and Austin McBee with the federal agency set up next to the school's pond for the outreach event. McBee and Olerio showed the schoolchildren examples of native and invasive fish, allowing them to touch some of them. "It's already in my nightmares," one student was overheard to say about a fish. Oleiro explained an invasive fish in a way an elementary student might relate to it. "It's like me going to your lunch and getting all your chicken nuggets," he said. They showed an uncooperative grass carp that McBee described as "feisty." "It has a prehistoric lung," Oleiro said. "When oxygen is low, it can gulp air." "It's a very successful fish," McBee said. "That's why it hasn't changed for so long." They also showed small-mouth buffalo from Perche Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River. It feeds on the bottom of a river, McBee said. "He's just going along on the bottom and sucking up anything and everything he can," McBee said. Drews had fish from the Missouri River and fish from the Two Mile Prairie pond. "These fish are very slimy," Drews said. "Their slime coat acts as an antibiotic layer." The fish would go back in the river later, he said. He also showed off the agency's electro-fishing boat. "We tune our electricity just right so it puts the fish asleep, but doesn't hurt them," Drews said. The boat has a paupier trawl attached, Drews said, explaining paupier is French for butterfly. Oleiro asked the students to raise their hands if they like math. "We use a lot of math" with the fish, he said. "We weigh them. We count them." Outreach to schoolchildren is very important, McBee said. "These are the future generations," he said. "These are the people who are going to have my job someday." It also helps fulfill the agency's mission statement to preserve and protect fish and wildlife for the American people, Drews said. Roger McKinney is the Tribune's education reporter. You can reach him at rmckinney@columbiatribune.com. He's on X at @rmckinney9. The inclusion of housing in the urban layout is also conditioned by the need to be attached to a small dividing existing home. 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The worst performer was Santa Cruz de Tenerife which, with a score of 6.06, won the gold medal for bad manners "because its inhabitants spend all day glued to the telephone or for not giving way to other cars, among other reasons", according to the survey. It is followed by Granada with a score of 5.95, and then the town of Elche in Alicante province which scored 5.81 and stands out for "not respecting personal space". Complete ranking of the rudest towns / cities: Meanwhile, data was also collated on the most polite locations - those at the other end of the spectrum. Vigo, in Pontevedra, secured the top ranking with a score of 5.17, followed by A Coruña-Oleiros-Arteixo with 5.18 and Valencia with 5.28. Some of the most impolite behaviours criticised by respondents in the survey were: "Being on the phone all the time, not welcoming strangers, watching videos in public, frosty body language, being noisy in public, not slowing down in pedestrian areas in a car or not respecting personal space." The study also took into account whether those responsible were residents or non-residents of the towns and cities included in the rankings: "Among all cities, 21.25% thought that non-residents were ruder than residents, 26.04% indicated that locals were ruder in their view, 40.97% indicated similarity in the degree of rudeness on both sides, and 11.74% indicated that they did not know what to say." Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Registered office Málaga, Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48. The Municipal Dance School in Oleiros is a building on ground floor, with a simple volumetric configuration that responds to a clear program of needs. The program is organized in two different volumes that separate the main functional areas. In plan, the building is compact within the plot, optimizing surfaces and circulation. In elevation there is a differentiation of volumes, both in their shape and height as well as in their materials, defined by the different requirements of the rooms of the center. The internal functioning requires clear functionality in the design of spaces, routes, and circulation. The development of the program raises the need to satisfy users who require a dance school offering a wide variety of activities together in a single facility. Cortesía de Ogmios Proyecto S.L.In terms of energy efficiency, a building with the characteristics and energy requirements of the proposed project is designed with the idea of maximizing natural energy resources and optimizing materials, establishing durability and low maintenance costs, in order to facilitate and enable the future profitability of the investment. Cortesía de Ogmios Proyecto S.L.On this basis, the orientation of the plot, and the fact that there are no adjacent buildings that can generate shadows, allow the building to be south facing to take maximum advantage of solar energy. © Roi AlonsoWe propose, therefore, a building with north-south orientation, organized into two volumes with different heights and materials that separate the main functional areas. These volumes are aligned, overlapping where they are connected. Cortesía de Ogmios Proyecto S.L.The first volume, lower in height, houses the public and transition areas into the dance halls: hall and waiting area, administration, locker rooms and small classrooms. The highest room houses the dance halls, which due to their use, require a larger interior volume. Cortesía de Ogmios Proyecto S.L.The topography of the plot, with a slight dip to the south, favors the construction of a basement which houses the building facilities and storage area that serves the dance halls through an elevator. The interior layout of the building is planned so as not to mix internal circulation for staff with users of the center, thus facilitating its operation. © Roi AlonsoAccess is via the north facade through a lobby which houses a waiting area The common building has 2 dressing rooms for students with access from the lobby to allow the entry of parents and direct connection to the dance hall area There are 4 teaching rooms for dance practice one for music and the other for a music and media library a municipality of around 12,000 people in the province of A Coruña was one of the worst hit areas after heavy rain overflowing rivers and a high tide combined to flood several areas of the city it is estimated that hundreds were forced to evacuate their homes Emergency teams using 5 rescue boats assisted with evacuations Those displaced are either staying with friends or relatives or have been accommodated in nearby hostels according to a statement from the local government which is making arrangements for the municipality be declared a disaster area the local government issued a statement on 30 March saying that constant rain over the past 24 hours added to the high tide this morning and the large volume of water in rivers that flow into Sada Much of the flood water had receded by yesterday noting the considerable number of homes and business that have suffered damage Some minor flooding was also reported in the areas of Oleiros La Coruña recorded 75 mm of rain in a 24 hour period between 29 and 30 March Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList The Ghent-based practice Studio Moto has completed this viewpoint on a beach in De Panne alongside the promenade that connects the Belgian municipality to Dunkirk (France) The structure offers a dynamic stop along the beackwalk symbolizing the connection between humans and nature as well as between two countries references the sand dunes of the nearby Westhoek nature reserve presents a series of straight stair sections connected at 108-degree angles by small landings between each and a larger lookout area at the top High sides with steel balustrades provide protection and support while the angled underside of the staircase sections form a faceted ring shape framing the landscape Video there arent any match using your search terms Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email sent a letter to the President of the Republic some ministers and secretaries of state to recall "the extensive damage suffered" following the fire that devastated part of these three municipalities in the district of Castelo Branco between 13 and 16 September the mayors warned of the urgent measures and support that must be taken following what was considered to be the biggest forest fire in Europe this year many inhabitants who practised subsistence farming lost their vegetable gardens although several of them suffered significant damage to windows Several agricultural annexes did burn down" They also warn of the existence of several residents in need of social and psychological support which has been given by teams from the town councils The three mayors mention the destruction of many municipal infrastructures "a large quantity of coal will run to the dams that supply immense settlements and there is still the danger of landslides" that the affected municipalities do not have and they expect the solidarity of the central government to minimise all these enormous losses," they said João Lobo and José Augusto Alves highlight and recall measures previously taken in other fires that could be an aid to their municipalities and populations namely simplified support to restore agricultural potential up to five thousand Euros per owner They also ask that the burnt wood be subsidised as well as the exemption from IRS for owners who will be forced to sell the wood or that the money received from the burnt wood can be included in the IRS in several years (they suggest 10 years) either through the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) the Centre's Commission for Coordination and Regional Development (CCDRC) or even the relevant Ministry to restore the infrastructure destroyed in this fire They are calling for support for the replanting of burnt medronho trees and for the burnt fences and for a road connection between Castelo Branco and Oleiros thus allowing the costs of raw materials produced in the municipality of Oleiros to be reduced reducing the distance by about 20 kilometres and helping to combat depopulation Besides the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister the letter was also sent to the Ministers for Cohesion Infrastructure and Agriculture and to the Secretaries of State for Forests and Local Authorities We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time I feel certain you could do a better job of translating Portuguese to English a significant amount of “coal” would wash to the sea but rather “charcoal” or simply “carbon or wood ash” Coal takes millions of years to form under pressure underground Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain the couple now plan to expand their Spanish property portfolio According to El Español, Richard Gere and Alejandra have been searching for land for the last two years known for its exclusivity and stunning coastal views finding a suitable plot has proven challenging due to the limited availability of high-end properties I don’t think there are even ten for sale with 2,000 square metres of land,” Sonia Leira of Dileo Inmobiliaria told El Español Gere and Silva are exploring the option of building their own home instead Alejandra Real estate experts believe her personal ties are driving the search “It’s Alejandra who is more interested,” said Leira a long-time advocate for privacy and nature Galicia’s peaceful surroundings make it an ideal retreat from public life Experts note that the scarcity of available land is due to Galicia’s limited number of newly built high-end homes they’re expanding their search beyond Oleiros to nearby areas like Santa Cruz and Mera which also offer stunning beaches and prestigious residences “They need a house that meets their needs and have no choice but to expand the boundaries of their search,” real estate agent Eva Ferreiro told El Español The news of Richard and Alejandra’s interest in Galicia has sparked excitement among locals “Knowing that Richard Gere wants to have one of his houses here is a real source of pride,” said Leira Real estate professionals suggest that the couple’s presence could enhance the region’s appeal attracting more high-profile residents and boosting the local property market View all celebrity news. Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Our travel writers pick their favourite beaches in Greece IkariaOne of Lonely Planet’s best-value destinations for 2024 the Blue Zone island of Ikaria is renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants On an island dotted with spectacular coves which is indicated by a roughly painted arrow in the middle of the road near the remote port of Magganitis (itself famed for a taverna where they serve seafood fresh from the boat) Naming a Greek beach after an archipelago in the Indian Ocean could be considered hubris to match the flight of the island’s legendary Icarus pale pebbles and brilliant turquoise waters hemmed in by hunks of weathered rock Ikaria’s version of the Seychelles doesn’t disappoint The perfect base for exploring the island, Erofili Beach hotel (doubles from €95 B&B) in the seaside resort of Armenistis has a small spa and a saltwater pool Saria boasts incredibly clear waters Photograph: Anyarnia/AlamyKarpathos is a four-hour ferry ride from Rhodes and a whopping 20-hour trip from Piraeus (the port of Athens) so it’s hardly surprising that this Dodecanese island has remained one of the country’s best-kept secrets where women still dress in traditional costume this rugged island is a favourite holiday destination for Greeks who come here to laze on near-deserted beaches and eat the wild greens called tsimeta kopelies (vegetable pies) and other specialities El Rompido beach … ‘charming affordable and a little old-fashioned.’ Photograph: Jose Lucas/AlamyThe eastern stretch of Huelva’s coast is wild and isolated populated by a few campervans and people hang-gliding from the dunes (towards the Portuguese border)the beaches are backed by condos and packed with Spanish holidaymakers in summer El Rompido offers the best of both worlds: it’s a small perfectly formed seaside resort with plenty of ice-cream kiosks pine-shaded beach spots and affordable restaurants an eight-mile spit of land parallel to the coast and accessible only by boat offers spectacular virgin beaches of powder sand If El Rompido had a boutique hotel and a star chef, it would have topped Spain’s best beach lists year ago. It doesn’t, so thankfully it has remained charming, affordable and a little old-fashioned. Hotel Nuevo Portil (doubles from €74 room-only) is a modern four-star on the edge of town fine-dining and art space in a former military base There’s no stopping the poshing up of La Barrosa, but for now it remains a top beach and not fundamentally changed. There are still family-run hotels right on the beach, such as El Campanario (doubles from €130 room-only) And even on the busiest days there are still quiet spaces among the dunes beyond Torre del Puerco.Sorrel Downer Noa Boutique Hotel Photograph: Stéphane LutierSpain has finally remembered the city of A Coruña and visitors are staying on to explore its maritime hinterland inlets and tiny coves lie east across the estuary around the town of Oleiros Beaches in Calblanque regional park are linked by coast paths tourists have flocked to Murcia to enjoy the resorts along the Costa Cálida and Mar Menor lagoon Now the buzz in Murcia is around destinations with nothing: no Irish pubs no nightclubs – not even car access or mobile phone coverage are the coves and coastal trails of the arid south of the main road leading east from Cartagena The best and wildest beaches are in the south-west after the dirt road peters out close to Playa Larga Hiking through silence, cypress and pine, with spectacular views of the sea is part of the escape-from-the-modern-world experience. And for those who need to sustain the vibe, there’s now a scattering of simple but ultra-stylish, white-walled, outside-is-the-new-inside, wooden-beamed holiday lets. Lovely Las Moonas en Calblanque (sleeps two from €120 minimum two nights) is a 15-minute walk from the most westerly of the western beaches Plage des Sabias is on a tiny island reached by ferry from Saint-Gilles Croix de Vie or Fromentine Photograph: Hemis/AlamyWhile crowds descend on the Île de Ré those in the know head for one of France’s lesser-known western islands it is reached by passenger ferry from Saint-Gilles Croix de Vie or Fromentine on the Vendée coast Its beaches are quiet coves of golden sand and none is more idyllic than Plage des Sabias which is backed by shabby-chic whitewashed fishers’ cabins A mile inland at Seignosse, Les Maritimes is a revamped camping village on a site previously called Camping Les Chevreuils Its accommodation options range from smart beach houses with Nordic hot tubs to more traditional mobile homes There are also camping pitches beneath the towering pines Beach houses sleeping four start at €760 a week in June Fort de Socoa is a short walk from Plage de Ciboure Photograph: Sen LI/AlamyOn the other side of the bay from Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s crescent of golden sand at La Grande Plage is the equally alluring but smaller Plage de Ciboure The bay is sheltered from mighty Atlantic waves by two coastal barrages which makes both beaches good for small children a sustainable winery that overlooks the beach Villa Les Camélias is a beautiful place to stay close to Plage de la FigueiretteNear Théoule-sur-Mer south-west of Cannes and near the border with the quieter Var department Plage de la Figueirette is a 300-metre stretch of white sand near a small harbour It makes a good spot for a cooling swim after a hike among the rugged red rocks of the Esterel Massif It is also a good pit stop for those driving or cycling the spectacular coastal route called La Corniche d’Or, from Saint-Raphael to Cannes. The route loops between red rocks dotted with green shrubs, overlooking the blue Mediterranean. Villa Les Camélias is a beautiful belle époque Villa at Le Trayas up a winding road less than a mile from the beach It’s a new addition to the Sawday’s collection sleeps 10 (six adults and four children) and has spectacular sea views behind which is a pebbly beach with sunbeds A path through the woods leads to more secluded stretches of rocky coast It feels like an island hideaway far from the crowds And the views of Rovinj from here are superb Šimuni beach and its neighbours offer a gentle buzz with laid-back beach bars Photograph: Mihaela Ninic/AlamyPag’s hedonistic beach nightclubs and all-night dance festivals seem to get bigger every year But those not into the nonstop parties of Novalja and Zrće Beach can escape to the west of this island of olive groves and grazing sheep to the village of Šimuni with its pebbly beaches backed by pine and oak forest The village and marina surround a deep harbour, but the beaches to the north and south offer stupendous sunsets and just enough beach bars for a gentle buzz. It’s a favourite camping spot – mobile homes at Camping Village Šimuni are right on the beach and cost from €125 Šimuni is about eight miles from attractive Pag town which often gets overlooked in favour of the party hotspots and is worth a visit which has a cooling backdrop of pine trees round the U-shaped bay Beyond the large boulders along the shore are vivid blue-green waters that cry out to be explored with a snorkel A footpath circles a round peninsula west of the beach There are superb views from the top of Liburni hill Brbinjšćica Bay on Dugi Otok is just inaccessible enough to keep it relatively quiet Photograph: Matjaz Corel/AlamyWith each year Dugi Otok’s popular Sakarun beach gets busier But the beach at Brbinjšćica Bay remains quieter thanks to the very narrow track that eventually leads to this sheltered pebbly cove surrounded by limestone hills Kayaks can be rented from the beach’s little shack for exploring two wondrous sea caves The gorgeous turquoise waters are also perfect for paddleboarding Spiaggia della Purità on the seaward side of Gallipoli’s walled old town Photograph: Poike/Getty ImagesPuglia’s best beaches are on its Ionian coast: one idyllic stretch is even called the “Maldives” the walled town of Gallipoli is less famous than its Turkish namesake but just as beautiful with a sandy “free” beach in its island old town Getting there is simpler now: new Frecciarossa trains from Milan arrive at the baroque town of Lecce, 26 miles from Gallipoli, in under nine hours. Sleepers leaving Milan at 9.15pm take longer, but reach Lecce at a civilised 10.02am. There are onward trains from Lecce, but it’s fun – and not too taxing in this flat, rural region – to make for the coast by bike (rent from Salento Bici perhaps stopping for a lunch of open friselle sandwiches in pretty Nardò Those without wheels might prefer a B&B in Gallipoli, such as Punta Cutieri (€107 B&B) with its sea-view terrace, but a 15-minute bike ride out of town is Tenuta Ferraro (€76 B&B) The view from the old town Photograph: Valerio Mei/AlamyCanny Romans like to keep this jewel of a whitewashed town Italian resorts rarely escape the march of the beach concession particularly south of 16th-century Torre Truglia Fondi-Sperlonga station is a few miles inland on the Rome-Naples line, and shuttle buses run to Sperlonga seafront. B&B Sperlonga (doubles €125 B&B) is run by friendly Pina and Enrico on a tree-lined street minutes from the beach and there’s a terrace for breakfast and bikes to hire San Vito lo Capo. Photograph: Eddy Galeotti/AlamyTaormina was famous before White Lotus but Sicily’s wilder west has stayed under most foreigners’ radar Norman and Spanish invaders left their mark on its old town which perfectly describes its 2½ miles of sand Trapani is linked by (slow) train to Palermo but those who come by hire car can also explore the beaches of San Vito lo Capo Look out for trapanese pesto, made with almonds, garlic and cherry tomatoes. And if 2023’s heatwave put you off Sicily, think outside summer: Trapani winters can hit the high teens. Residence La Gancia has sea-view studios with kitchen and balcony (€124 including generous breakfast on a top-floor terrace) The town of Scilla is on a plateau above the beach Photograph: AlamySome might remember from school how six-headed serpent Scylla scared sailors into the whirlpool of Charybdis across the Messina Strait But today’s Scilla is anything but monstrous: the train arrives in Marina Grande by a silvery beach whose water Italians often rate among the country’s best: clear lighthouse and Castello Ruffo (open to the public) sit on a narrow promontory and to its east is the old fishing quarter of Chianalea Praia dos Coxos is close to Lisbon and offers good swimming Photograph: Ricardo Rocha/AlamyA small bay protected by cliffs Coxos is a good swimming spot when the waves are not too big is four miles north of Ericeira – a whitewashed former fishing town that is now one of Portugal’s top surf spots – and walking distance from Ribamar with its excellent marisqueiras (seafood restaurants) Nearby, atop a 40-metre cliff overlooking the Atlantic, is Aethos a swish modernist hotel (doubles from €224.50 or four-bunk “surfers” rooms from €258) It has a heated saltwater pool and a wellness centre with meditation Complimentary ebikes allow guests to explore the trails leading to beaches including Coxos The hotel provides surf coaching and a “surf concierge” to advise on the best spots and times Parque natural da Arrábida remains little known to tourists Photograph: Mauricio Abreu/AlamyThis natural park between the fishing towns of Setúbal and Sesimbra is a 40-minute drive from Lisbon yet still largely undiscovered by tourists The Serra de Arrábida mountains run down to a coast peppered with beaches such as Praia do Creiro Praia dos Coelhos and stunning Praia dos Galapinhos and winery visits are big draws in the park along with the fine sands and Atlantic roar West of the park, Villa Epicurea (doubles from €225 including vegetarian breakfast) is a wellbeing focused eco-friendly destination with suites and “tiny houses” with views over the Serra de Arrábida forest to the ocean It also has a geodome for yoga sessions and a natural swimming pool and is 15 minutes by bike from Praia do Inferno Praia da Aguda is sheltered by a sea wall Photograph: Panther Media GmbH/AlamyAguda is one of a series of beaches strung like gems along the Costa Verde south of Porto a harbour and a protective sea wall give a more sheltered feel than some nearby beaches and the village has lovely old fishers’ houses A seven-mile wooden boardwalk takes in the fishing town of Espinho which has fantastic seafood restaurants and – in November – a film animation festival Brightly painted fishing boats land their catch directly on the Espinho beach using a method called xávega where a fine net is pulled to shore by tractor Casa da Granja (doubles from €154 B&B) is a converted mansion two streets from the beach with five guest rooms garden and library and is a 15-minute walk from Granja station for trains to Porto Campanhã in less than half an hour Ponta da Areia is Portugal’s most easterly beach very different from the high rises of Monte Gordo a couple of miles away Praia da Ponta da Areia is on the Guadiana river, which forms the border with Spain. On its banks sits 818 Centro Náutico (bungalow for two from €130) The main beach is a short cycle or 25-minute walk away through pine trees and dunes The border town of Vila Real de Santo António is a short stroll from the door and 15 minutes by ferry from the Spanish town of Ayamonte where they have tapas instead of Portuguese petiscos so returning passengers feel they have gained an hour.Audrey Gillan All prices for June unless otherwise stated A Coruña) arrives at the Levante entity after finishing his time as a footballer for FC Andorra The defender trained in the youth teams of RC Celta de Vigo until his progression led him to debut in first-team calls in the 2017/2018 season He continued his career in the Vigo team's reserve team and in the 2020/2021 financial year he once again made his way into the first team's squad The player ended his relationship with RC Celta de Vigo in 2022 and joined FC Andorra a club for which he has played 68 official matches and scored one goal The defender has been international with the Spanish U-17 team with which he was proclaimed European Champion in Croatia in 2017 and runner-up in the U-17 World Cup he was also summoned by the Spanish Under-19 team Diego Pampín will meet his new teammates tomorrow in the morning training session that the Levante team will carry out at the Ciudad Deportiva Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations Portugal will go on high alert as more than 850 firefighters struggle to put out a fire sweeping across part of the country’s central region on Sunday (26 July) with strong winds and high temperatures complicating efforts to tackle the blaze Firefighters combat a forest fire in Casais de Sao Bento Archive Prizes The Portuguese architect Nelson Resende has designed his own office in Arada Located in a rural environment dotted with one-family houses the project presents two spaces in distinctly separate volumes connected by corridors taking into account possible future unions A cylindrical third volume contains a meeting room The composition of volumes is characterized by pure simple lines and they engage with the outdoors through skylights and large panes of glass facing north The landscaping outside will grow over time around the complex integrating it with the agricultural fields Archive Librerias The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden According to data from the Hunting Resources Research Institute as of the beginning of 2024 there were around one million wild boars in Spain but experts are predicting that their numbers could almost double by 2025 This summer residents of A Coruña and Oleiros in Galicia reported sightings of wild boars in urban areas and the same happened last year too According to José María Álvarez from the Galician Hunting Federation the wild boar population in Galicia has grown in recent years and although it is "controlled" it is also "very high." it also became increasingly common to see wild boar on beaches on the Costa del Sol a sight which would have been rare in the past They were often seen in the Estrella del Mar area of ​​Marbella as well as along other parts of this coastline looking for food among the garbage and people’s bags It has become more common to see wild boars in the urban areas of Málaga city too and they have sometimes been spotted walking along the Guadalmedina riverbed Jabalíes have even been spotted recently in the capital of Madrid around the neighbourhood of Entrevías Wild boar are not new to the upper neighbourhoods of Barcelona near the Collserola Natural Park They have been spotted there since around 2010 but regular sightings have been on the up in recent years too packs of wild boars even came down into the centre of the city and were seen running through the empty streets This is becoming a problem in many areas as boars can be aggressive particularly if they have babies with them or are after food READ ALSO: How to stay safe during this year's hunting season in rural Spain So why are boars becoming entering urban areas in Spain boar populations have been recovering over the past few decades so there are now simply more around experts predict the population to double by next year meaning we will continue to see more and more researcher at the Hunting Resources Research Institute believes that it’s also an issue to do with food In summer when food is most scarce in the natural areas they come down into urban areas to find more they have learned that rubbish bins and even beach picnics are sources of easy food Climate change is another reason which goes hand in hand with the drought many areas of Spain has been suffering for the past few years Milder winters also helps the population to grow and live more easily according to the president of the Galician Hunting Federation so their instinct is to stay away from areas that may pose a danger where they can easily run into their main predator - the wolf Since wolf populations have been growing in the northern Spain over the last few years this could also be one of the reasons MAP: Where in Spain do wolves live? which are not suitable environments for them to live so they seek food from crop fields instead vice president of naturalist organisation Habitat they have found that trash is an easy source of food so they come down from the hills into the urban areas to root through the bins like foxes do in London or raccoons in the US tourists in the areas sometimes give them food too which encourages them to be bolder and hang around picnic areas and parks Many people are calling for population control which some scientists say is key but others disagree with In Málaga province they have been hiring archers to kill them with arrows around Marbella but the measure has been criticised by veterinarians and environmentalists The environmental group Ecologists in Acció in Valencia have also said that Valencia’s plan for population control is a mistake in the management of the species and will cause even more problems The law prohibits the killing of these animals outside authorised areas so not much can be done about their presence in cities in the eyes of some Certain municipalities have also been suggesting there should be more hunting allowed to keep numbers down Please log in here to leave a comment Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 2007 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below. 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All Rights Reserved. and Finnish rescue workers want to learn how to fight them Open image viewerPortugal dealt with major forest fires in the summer of 2020 This file photo shows rescue workers dealing with a blaze in July of that year Image: PAULO CUNHA/ EPAYle News22.7.2023 11:15Forty-eight emergency workers from eastern and southeastern Finland are preparing to head to Portugal to assist in potential forest fires Twenty-four of the emergency workers will go to the southern European country in August and another two dozen will head there in September Each of the groups will stay in Portugal for two weeks then they will probably head into central Portugal [Under the guidance of] Portuguese authorities the workers will join with their units and help put out forest fires," said Toni Salmi Portugal asked for help this year and we're sending our groups," he explained The rescue workers headed to Portugal are looking forward to the potential learning opportunities during their trip He said that Finnish rescue workers want to learn more about fighting forest fires, because similar effects of climate change will eventually become more commonplace in Finland "It's dry in Portugal and windy all the time Not even a small spark is needed to start a fire," Salmi explained The firefighters headed to Portugal include members of the rescue departments in Kymenlaakso The effort is being organised by the rescue institute in Kuopio.