faced with the difficulty of acquiring property in the big cities are increasingly opting to live in municipalities far from the cities the price of houses and flats are much cheaper Andalusia is one of the most affordable options is the cheapest municipality in Andalusia to buy a property With an average price of 644 euros per square metre the town in Jaen is below other nearby provinces and marks the difference with respect to other more expensive locations this municipality has experienced a boom in property purchases thanks to its affordability This has attracted both families and investors in search of opportunities Jaén also has six other municipalities that are among the ten cheapest in the entire autonomous community with an average price of 666 euros per square metre This makes it possible to find four-bedroom flats in La Carolina for as little as 40,000 euros There are also properties for sale for as little as 15,000 euros although it should be noted that some of these require major renovations The municipality of Jienesen is located in a strategic location with good road connections to the provincial capital and other nearby municipalities which facilitates the mobility of those who need to travel for work purposes the locality benefits from a strong presence of sectors such as the agri-food industry and the motor industry with important companies that generate local employment and contribute to the economy of the area the proximity to the Despeñaperros Natural Park has given a boost to rural tourism opening up new job opportunities in the tourism and services sector Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Every cloud has a silver lining and even though last week's 1 May bank holiday was cooler than tourists would have wanted it to be the rainfall that fell from Wednesday to Friday last week brought a new increase in water levels in Malaga province's reservoirs as irrigation and livestock received extra supplies According to the director of Malaga's Aemet weather centre the isolated cold storm (abbreviated as BFA in Spanish) that was active in the province last week left significant discharges in the first couple of days of May Up to 60mm of rain was collected in El Juanar as estimated by various official and unofficial rain gauge networks Important gains were also recorded in: Casares (38mm); Manilva (31); Estepona (29); Jubrique (26); Pilones (25); Benahavís (24); Guadalmina and Pujerra (23) Los Reales (20) and El Burgo (19) Between 10 and 20mm were recorded in many other areas the Hidrosur network of the Junta de Andalucía announced that In the Guadalmina dam (45) and the Guadalmansa dam (43) which flow into the La Concepción reservoir - the main source of supply for the western Costa del Sol Cortes de la Frontera (74mm) and Gaucín (60) stand out "These two weather stations have already recorded more than 700mm so far this year." As a reference 30mm have been recorded at the airport and 38 at the meteorological centre in El Cónsul the records of the Junta de Andalucía's's Hidrosur network include more than 70mm in Alfarnatejo; 67 in Cortes de la Frontera; 59 on the Guadiaro river; 55 in Villanueva de la Concepción and 52 at the Guadalmansa diversion dam The accumulations have once again been reflected in reservoir levels The overall level of resources on Friday 2 May was 61.5% reservoirs as a whole have gained 2 million cubic metres compared to the previous week La Concepción near Marbella is practically full - something that will be officially confirmed once the runoffs are added to the calculations which is more than enough water for the upcoming summer and until the beginning of next year There is also good news from the inland areas of the province The reservoirs of the Guadalhorce system have continued to rise despite the fact that the heat is beginning to set in and consumption is increasing The Guadalteba - the largest - is almost at 52.7% there are the Casasola and El Limonero reservoirs Although their function is different from that of other reservoirs (they serve mainly to prevent flooding in Malaga) which supplies the eastern part of the province and the Axarquia Although it hardly rained in that area last week the run-off around the Guaro river would still allow it to exceed half its capacity for the first time (50.2% So Malaga's largest reservoir has plenty of water to supply domestic consumption for years to come and the Junta de Andalucía has also allowed irrigation supplies to be increased 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 largest in the province of Malaga and essential for the Axarquia region has now reached over 50% of its capacity for the first time in years According to the latest data published by Hidrosur, La Viñuela reservoir holds 82.56 cubic hectometres of water. The improvement comes after a particularly wet March the second rainiest on record in the province according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) residual runoff from earlier storms continues to boost the reservoir’s reserves The recent increase in water levels marks a turning point for La Viñuela reservoir which has been among the hardest hit by drought in recent years and was considered a “dead reservoir” The recovery of La Viñuela brings a sense of relief after a prolonged drought in the area But authorities warn that responsible water use and long-term management will be essential for Axarquía’s supply in the coming years Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Website#de31d7b78a7f492f17733f7f{display:none} 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 A young man has died this Sunday afternoon after being run over on the A-7 motorway as it passes through Marbella on the Costa del Sol according to the 112 Andalucía emergency service coordination centre At 1.52pm operators responded to a call for help requesting urgent medical assistance for a person lying on the road who had been run over by a vehicle at kilometre 1051 National Police and Guardia Civil traffic division were called to the scene but health professionals could only confirm the death of the victim The team won against Granada at the weekend in a great game from start to finish The players overpowered their opponents in all areas and were the deserved winners of a match that was spectacular due to the atmosphere at La Rosaleda and the importance of the points This second home win in a row launches Sergio Pellicer's team towards safety from the drop which was already very close after a losing streak that stressed out their loyal fans was enough to take the game and the three points While Malaga CF had plenty of opportunities to put the game to bed their opponents only threatened on isolated occasions Malaga's leap in the standings is impressive almost leaving the threat of relegation behind Malaga's players once again demonstrated their commitment to the team they wore their mothers' surname on their backs in homage to Día de la Madre (Mother's Day in Spain): Peinador (Herrero) Pellicer almost replicated his plan from the previous week against Castellón He brought on Nelson in place of the suspended Pastor and opted for Luismi who had not performed well in previous games With three centre-backs and Antoñito as a wing back the coach was once again looking to stop a strong opponent in a match that started with the home side pressing hard boosted by their fans in a packed Rosaleda stadium all of their attempts missed or saved by Granada's goalkeeper without any real opportunity for them to strike back Chupete entered the box and in a recovery of the ball he was the subject of a penalty driving the fans crazy in the La Rosaleda stands But then came more chances for the home side who took the measure of their opponents and searched for another goal although the score would not change in the minutes remaining until the break (Antoñito had another shot from a low free kick) Pellicer was winning the tactical game against Escribá but Granada had the obligation to take a step forward And they tried to do so at the start of the second half but Malaga's work rate was higher and more effective in all areas of the pitch Malaga were superior and the fans were once again enjoying themselves although the pace of the Granada side was increasing It was clear that the end of the game would be evenly balanced and that Malaga would be facing a final sprint from a wounded opponent in their quest for promotion the tactical game reached its decisive moment were finding it difficult to reach Herrero's goal area with Borja Bastón trying to become a reference point up front Although Rahmani had the chance to put the game to bed at the end Malaga CFshowed their skill in achieving a victory in a great game well-planned by the coach and played to perfection by his team who have definitely recovered from their losing streak Cordero is expected to join Newcastle United this summer having reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement While it has yet to have been officially confirmed, Newcastle have reached an agreement to sign Cordero with the 18-year-old having attracted big interest from elsewhere Barcelona tried to sign Cordero but the teenager looks bound for St James’ Park as things stand Playing out what look to be his final few games for his boyhood club in Malaga Cordero may have just had a major say in their season The Spanish side are fighting for their survival in the second tier this season They took a huge step towards ensuring their second-tier status by beating rivals Granada on Saturday night the three points being sealed by Cordero himself The teenager scored a penalty in the first-half sealing another crucial three points in their pursuit of safety La Opinion de Malaga gave him an 8/10 said of his performance: “He took responsibility and did not miss the penalty Merchan en Directo said while giving him a 9/10: “Took responsibility for the penalty He was the Málaga player who caused the most danger to Diego Mariño’s goal He wasn’t at his best in the aiming exercise but he did show composure and quality to finish the penalty that gave Málaga CF the victory “He scored at Los Carmenes and today he did it again at La Rosaleda.”  Initially, it was claimed that Newcastle plan to loan Cordero out after signing him Ajax have been linked with a move for Cordero who certainly seems to be in-demand right now However, Cordero’s agents suggest he could stay at Newcastle next season, although expecting anyone to make the immediate step-up from the Spanish second tier to the Premier League feels unwise Newcastle last season saw Yankuba Minteh excel on loan at Feyenoord the Magpies never actually got to see him play in the first-team but it still raised his value to the point where Brighton moved to sign him a loan move for Cordero certainly seems the best idea at this stage in his development Women's TeamUD Almería Women wrap up a season in which they dreamed of promotion The Rojiblancas face their final Matchday this Sunday at 12 noon Despite having evolved to become a universal practice (there is rarely a person who does not have a tattoo) businesses are going through a period of slowdown caused solely and exclusively by unfair competition: tattooists with hardly any training who tattoo at home without complying with the strict health regulations that govern this activity which would require the materials used to comply with regulations illegal 'artists' offer their services at much lower prices and their clientele grows the risks for the clients are much greater in this case is the president of the national union of professional tattooists and piercers (Untap) He is also the founder and owner of Tattoo Stone - the oldest studio in Malaga there was only one foreigner tattooing in Torremolinos and no one else We were the first Spaniards to open a studio," he said "It is true that the market has grown a lot: companies have been doing very well for a few years All costs have gone up and we have a serious problem with illegal tattooists," he said Untap has recently drawn up a report on this issue there are five tattooists operating illegally in flats that do not meet the health and hygiene conditions required by the regulations "This is very similar to the situation in Seville while the one in Madrid is even worse," McCoy said It is a problem that starts at the grassroots The oldest-serving tattoo professionals got a licence after a long training process achieved through extensive courses that included teaching about the health regulations they must respect All of them also went through an apprenticeship with at least two years of professional experience all of them are people who have always been interested in drawing and who have demonstrated excellent skills in the field "Now they do courses of just a few days and are told that it is not necessary to be able to draw in order to tattoo some try to open studios and see that they can't do it everything has to be legal and it is compulsory to use sterilised products with every client we certainly spend 40 euros on average in fixed costs you depend on the ethics and knowledge of the tattooist they are not using the materials that the Junta de Andalucía has determined as safe those who work in flats promote themselves on social media and have the same marketing as any legal studio," said McCoy The president of Untap also said that the professional organisation has brought this issue to the attention of local councils and regional authorities but "they continue to operate with total impunity" while "those who are open to the public are still the ones undergoing health inspections" a client could face a serious health problem "Hepatitis can remain on the surface of the skin for up to 15 days or a month," he said insisting on the importance of thorough disinfection after each client Alberto Ramírez 'Fido' is the manager of Fido Tattoo - a studio that has been open in Mijas for 24 years there are three tattoo artists working there It's true that we are considered a reference in this area but there are many clients who don't think it through and get tattooed in an illegal flat to save money," he said Fido stated that people who work from their home are people with hardly any training "They are being told that they can become superstars after a quick course which is actually just an initiation into the craft He said that there are more and more such courses and less and less vocational training "There are different proper courses every year and the people who do them are serious - people who have been in the sector for years Fido also took the opportunity to clarify the misinformation regarding the negative consequences of tattoos that appears from time to time I have never met anyone who has had problems with pigments Tomy Loeb is the manager of TNT Marbella - a studio opened in 1999 where he arrived as an apprentice 15 years ago He barely earned any money during his training but he knew the objective he was pursuing and always moved forward with conviction now kids want to know everything in a month," he said TNT's clientele has a somewhat particular profile compared to the clients of the rest of the studios in Malaga province "They are clients with very high purchasing power who are not usually in Spain all year round They tend to have a house here and book their appointments for the day before they return home because it is much more expensive to get a tattoo in their country than here." One of the areas of this business that has experienced significant growth is tattoo removal fads and illegal artists have done a lot of damage and that there are many people who want to remove a tattoo they got years ago and now don't feel comfortable with has had a street name dedicated to him by Estepona council to officially unveil the new street sign along with a plenty of family named after the couple Alan and Carol James a couple who landed in the Costa del Sol 55 years ago no one could have ever imagined what Alan was going to do for the south coast of Spain Self-taught in skills of accounting and management after 15 years of working in the concrete business he heard a rumour that northern Europeans were becoming increasingly interested in buying second homes on the Spanish coast While Spaniards tend to prefer to live close together Alan knew that Northern European tastes were more for space and airiness and so a new kind of Spanish coastal living was born Together with business partners who shared Alan’s vision, the Experience Group was formed. From construction, to electronics, from cruise ships to establishing the Costa del Sol’s first lawn bowls clubs, without Alan’s business prowess, the Costa del Sol would never have looked as it does today.  87 years old and Alan still turns up at the office every morning. ‘On the ground floor of the offices we have construction, management, rental and sales. Upstairs there’s the electronics and telecommunications division, four different companies doing everything from solar to air-con and fibre optics and everything you can think of with electronics. I’ve handed the reins over to my daughters, but I’m still here. My desk is the same,’ Alan tells us.  The unveiling event was kept a complete surprise from Alan as the crowd lined up to applaud the man who was one of the main figures defining what the Costa del Sol would be, because Alan James is the Costa del Sol. Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox! Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Website#c144b97a54dc6678485693f4{display:none} Known as the PEOPLE’S PAPER, Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain. And it’s FREE! Covering the Almeria, Axarquia, Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Costa del Sol , Costa Calida, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. Whether it’s local news in Spain, UK news or international stories, we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home. With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month, EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain. The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close. Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP), Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall). All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers. All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE. Download our media pack in either English or Spanish. Fuengirola has installed three more ‘sleeping policemen’ on the Paseo Marítimo in order to reduce the speed of traffic, one of the actions the town hall has launched to enforce road safety measures in this area and that is in addition to the intensification of police controls and the reinforcement of road signage. The council has now installed a total of ten speed bumps on this stretch of road between Carvajal and Torreblanca, which has a 30km/h speed limit. Likewise, the Local Police force has intensified the random controls in this area to monitor speed, check for drivers under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, along with other offences like using a mobile phone while driving. Registered office Málaga, Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48. Héctor was one of the thousands of passengers who had an unpleasant journey home on Sunday, yet still managed to get to their destination, while others couldn't. Four cable thefts at different points on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line left more than 10,000 passengers without transport. While some were stuck inside trains, the situation found others waiting at the station. Puente assured that the Guardia Civil is already investigating the case. According to the minister, there are four cable thefts at different points within a radius of 10 kilometres. He described these tools as "the security systems of the line". "The effect this will have on the trains that still have to run today is going to be very serious. We will barely have two hours from when we finish today to repair it," he said last night on the social media platform X. Adif said that "the cable cuts and theft have occurred in the municipalities of Los Yebenes (kilometre points 92/850 and 93/600) and Manzaneque (kilometre points 101/400 and 102/200), affecting the line's signalling installations", which is the reason for the delays in the service. "If anyone can offer information, all possible collaboration is appreciated. These events are very serious," he reiterated. As announced by Renfe, there will be one-hour delays in the departure of the high-speed trains on the Madrid-Seville and Madrid-Toledo lines, in both directions. This measure is necessary for the repair works in the early hours of the morning. In addition, Renfe's president said that the last scheduled high-speed train departures from Atocha station have been cancelled "to make room for the arrival of the backed-up trains". The president of Andalucía's regional government, Juanma Moreno, has demanded that the central government offer alternatives to passengers, especially given that the dates of travel are of high importance. "I am very concerned about the situation that is affecting thousands of Renfe passengers, especially on the AVE train that connect Andalucía with Madrid," he said. President of Madrid's regional government Isabel Díaz Ayuso - member of the right-wing PP party - blamed the left-leaning central government for the recent "blackouts and breakdowns", calling them "a daily calamity, international embarrassment and damage to the economy". "If the PP were governing, the left would have been setting fire to the streets from day one. But let no one confuse good sense with indifference. Spain is fed up." At least ten high-speed trains between Malaga and Madrid (in both directions) were affected this Monday morning by the double incident that happened last night on the high-speed ​​line (LAV) near Toledo : first, sabotage, with the theft of the cable from the security installations, and then the snagging and dragging of the catenary by a train. State rail infrastructure company Adif is working on the issue and hopes to restore the track this morning. Hence, the talk of delays, rather than cancellations. In their latest update, it reports that rail service on the Madrid-south of Spain high-speed line is scheduled to resume "around 9.30am," both from Madrid and from the stations in Málaga. Seville and Granada. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. IndependentLightDark{"modes":[{"id":"light","name":"Light","value":"#ffffff"},{"id":"dark","name":"Dark","value":"#000000"}]}Menu{"children":"Menu"}Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in Travelers wait for news about their delayed trains at the Madrid train station caught smuggling 11kg of cocaine and cannabis inside his luggage estimated at a street value of around €250,000 He will be charged later today at around 2pm in front of magistrate Lara Lanfranco Last Monday's massive power outage in Spain has once again brought to the forefront all that is lacking in Andalucía's electricity transmission infrastructure with four of the region's provinces being among the last to recover their power supply after the nationwide outage The regional Junta government has long been calling for the modernisation of this power transmission grid whose shortcomings hamper the possibility of developing all the electricity generation projects using renewable sources - especially solar and wind - that are in the pipeline all because there is insufficient infrastructure to connect this energy to the rest of the country Last Monday's power loss provided another weighty argument for this situation to be brought to the table and properly addressed as the provinces with the least-developed electricity transmission grid took the longest to fully recover supply and return to normality - namely Jaen Andalucía as a region suffers from a notable deficit in the density of its electricity transmission grid According to estimates by the regional energy ministry and it is in these four provinces where the shortfall is most notable the region has some 742 kilometres of grid per million inhabitants compared to the Spanish average of 1,242 kilometres according to latest data available at the end of 2022 The regional government had already developed a proposal for investment in the electricity transmission grid and was aiming to improve infrastructure in critical areas the Junta has called for these investments to be speeded up which should be included in the regional 2025-2030 energy plan and for the development of the regulatory framework to be accelerated in order to promote storage systems in renewable generation plants in which Andalucía aspires to be a leader due to the climate and weather lending themselves to renewables that their usefulness is not limited to feeding electricity into the grid only when there is sun or wind Among the regulatory changes that the Junta de Andalucía is calling for are the elimination of the cap on investment in networks both in transmission (0.065% of GDP) and distribution (0.13% of GDP) and the use of European funds to accelerate the development of the grid network without increasing electricity bills Back in April the regional government submitted to the Ministry for ecological transition in Madrid and Red Eléctrica (the company responsible for the national grid) an investment proposal for the development of the electricity transmission grid in Andalucía for the period 2025-2030 based on four premises The first is to take advantage of the abundant renewable resources available in the region both in the two currently most developed - solar and wind - as well as those that are still less developed The second premise is to address the growing demands for electrification and electric mobility the green hydrogen economy and industrial projects that require high consumption The third seeks to strengthen interconnections with other Spanish regions for the deployment of renewable energy production and new industrial developments to which the Junta attaches great importance is to achieve the location of investment and employment driving initiatives that help retain and even boost population thereby favouring its socio-economic development the regional government requested that central government build six substations 88 new positions (including substation extensions) and eight new double-circuit lines in the transmission grid as the key actions needing to be done to the electricity transmission grid This would involve an investment of 544 million euros to be executed in the period between 2025 and 2030 Although the Junta's request includes investments in all eight Andalusian provinces it has requested infrastructure projects that have a significant impact on four geographical areas with the greatest investment gap which account for 35% of Andalucía's surface area including just one provincial capital city - Jaen - and 23 municipalities with over 15,000 inhabitants thus affecting 18% of the regional population These four areas to be targeted for improvement include the Baza-Úbeda-Manzanares connection (Castilla-La Mancha) in the province of Jaen to support the distribution and generation of renewables in the south of Jaen (Mazuelos) as it is one of the areas with the least infrastructure The second is the Lancha-Peñarroya-Maguilla connection (Extremadura) in the province of Cordoba where there are also requests for developments in Los Pedroches and Alto Guadiato as well as a new interconnection axis with Seville Next is the Costa de la Luz-Puebla de Guzmán-Brovales (Extremadura) connection in the province of Huelva for renewable energy exchange and to meet the demand of the Faja Pirítica the Arcos-Cartuja connection and other actions to improve security of supply and to respond to industrial and renewable energy projects in Cadiz province In addition to the aforementioned infrastructure projects investment requests have also been made for the other provinces of Andalucía In Malaga and Granada the Junta has requested a new line to improve system security and to meet the growth of the Axarquia and Costa Tropical areas a new 400 kV structural connection that will increase the grid meshing unlock new renewable evacuation capacity and enable access to new industrial demands the Junta is calling for implementation of the actions already committed to in the previous plan actions to strengthen the grid in the province that have not yet been executed in addition to the expansion of positions in several substations to serve renewable energy and industrial projects These 544 million euros that the Junta deems a necessary investment are in addition to the value of the strategic infrastructures that the central ministry will undertake in the region as with those required for railway development by Adif this money is not part of the actions contemplated for Andalucía in the current 2021-2026 energy planning that have not yet been implemented which represents an estimated investment of 282 million euros As key new features to prioritise its actions in this new investment period of 2025-2030 the energy ministry in Spain has established a supply guarantee for new energy storage projects for initiatives aimed at decarbonising industrial activity and those focused on developing the industrial value chain It also establishes that new transmission grid developments must address territorial cohesion the demographic challenge and a just transition a criterion of particular relevance to Andalucía These new developments are in addition to the priority established in the previous planning to evacuate renewable generation to advance the energy system transition the regional government has taken into account the Ministry's proposal which is also aligned with Andalucía's energy industry policy with its commitment to the deployment of renewables The region is the third in Spain for green energy generation with a total of 11,803 megawatts (MW) Malaga province has 1.77 million inhabitants according to the latest data from the annual census of Spain's population for 2024 published by Spain's INE national statistics institute This proportion of foreign residents is higher than the total for Spain that is still under 20%: of the total of 48.6 million inhabitants in the country is in fifth place for the highest number of foreign-born residents Malaga has a larger foreign population than Seville despite the fact that the capital of the Andalucía region is more populated than Malaga (it has almost two million inhabitants of which just over 140,500 are foreigners) Malaga drops a few places in the national ranking: the 23% weighting of its foreign population practically equals that of Lleida while in Almeria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife it is around 24% the Balearic Islands and Alicante it ranges between 26% and 27% to gain a more accurate picture of what is happening in the province it is necessary to go down to the municipal level The proportion of the foreign population varies greatly from one locality to another This is because the reasons why foreigners move to this province are widely different some people come to work here in search of a better future than that offered by their place of origin as is the case for most people coming from North Africa or Latin America There are also people fleeing international conflicts such as those who have arrived from Ukraine Then there is a third group that is unique to Spain's Mediterranean coast and its archipelagos: the one formed mainly by Europeans who retire here for the better climate and to enjoy living by the sea in more than a third of Malaga's municipalities residents born in other countries account for at least 20% on the Costa del Sol Among those places are not only the large towns on the coast where almost 64% of the people on the census were born outside Spain of the 9,265 inhabitants of this municipality the largest group is made up of citizens from the United Kingdom (1,388) mainly from the centre and south of the continent with between 40% and 45% of their population born abroad there are seven towns of very different sizes In the first instance we find some very populous ones like Fuengirola which has a total population of over 85,600 with over 38,200 being foreigners the Finnish and British communities exceed 4,600 apiece while the Moroccan community numbers over 4,100 there are around 10,000 Latin American citizens Alcaucín and Sayalonga are in a similar situation The latter is the smallest of the group: it has just 1,624 residents of whom more than 700 are of foreign origin - especially British and Germans who account for around half of this figure Manilva and Torrox have a similar proportion of foreign population The former has a population of close to 18,000 inhabitants of whom more than 7,600 were born in other countries followed by Moroccans at over 1,000 people in addition to more than 1,500 from American countries of its 21,400 inhabitants slightly more than 9,000 were born in other countries With foreign-born populations of around 37% The former has a total population of 159,054 the largest community by nation is Moroccan This is in line with what happens in the province as a whole where Moroccan is the dominant non-Spanish nationality Marbella has some 20,300 Latin American residents as a group with Colombians and Argentines as the most prominent nationalities 4,200 Ukrainians and 3,300 of Russian origin and those of European origin total over 23,000 The most important non-Spanish nationality here is British (7,193 people that together with the rest of the people from European countries followed by those from Morocco (3,617) and Argentina (3,208 a figure that exceeds 9,200 people if all the Latin American countries are added together) which together with all the other Europeans exceeds 12,350) and Morocco (2,812) It is the second municipality in the province with the highest density of population born outside Spain the ones with the largest number of residents born outside of Spain in absolute numbers Close behind them are Estepona and Torremolinos with nearly 26,000 and over 21,000 respectively In Estepona the foreign population represents 33% of the total population on the census Some 14,000 of these come from European countries For Torremolinos foreigners account for 30% of the total with Moroccans outnumbering all other nationalities There are also smaller municipalities with big numbers of foreigners Guaro and Benamargosa it ranges between 30% and 25% Let us look in a little more detail at other larger towns: in Nerja Alhaurín el Grande and Coín the proportion of foreign-born residents is 34% the two largest communities are British (1,549) and Swedish (1,018) the British are the most prevalent (2,279) In Coín there are around 1,700 people from the United Kingdom just over 1,200 Moroccans and 1,504 Latin Americans Vélez-Málaga is the eighth municipality in Malaga in terms of absolute foreign population with just over 13,200 but in relative terms this figure barely represents 15% of the total population with the Moroccan nationality standing above the rest Malaga city has a similar proportion of residents born in other countries: of its slightly more than 592,000 inhabitants then almost 25,000 are from European countries another of the most populous municipalities in the province has around the same numbers as Malaga city there are some municipalities where the foreign population is very low the foreign population does not even reach 5% of the total The announcement was made on 4 May which is an emblematic date in the universe of comics especially for Star Wars fans who call it 'May the 4th be with you' (a nod to the famous quote "May the Force be with you") The official sales platform will be VivaTicket and organisers have said that it is essential for anyone who wants priority access to buy a ticket pre-register on the official website of the San Diego Comic-Con Málaga which will be sent to them by email before 14 May The organisers have already indicated that thousands of users have registered VivaTicket sales will open only for users with a pre-registration ID The accreditations are personal and non-transferable which means that even for joint ticket purchases each user over 14 years of age must have their own 'pre-registration ID' San Diego Comic-Con Málaga has officially announced that the first tickets will be per day with a special welcome price of 50 euros,making a total of 200 euros for the entire event prices have already been announced at 80 euros per day which translates to 320 euros for the entire event will be required to attend any SDCC Málaga 2025 activity The organisers have also decided not to offer three-day passes in order to allow the largest number of fans to attend Comic-Con San Diego Málaga 2025 will be staged from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September this year at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos Estimates expect 60,000 visitors over the four days of this first edition which will offer 300 hours of events and entertainment This is the company's first international outing in more than half a century of existence Malaga was chosen as the first European branch of one of the biggest entertainment events in the world thanks to joint efforts from the Junta de Andalucía Agencia Digital Andaluza and Malaga city council A court in Malaga has sentenced the Serbian man who killed a sex worker by stabbing and pushing her from a sixth-floor balcony in the city's Teatinos neighbourhood to 13 years in prison The defendant said that he had been under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the incident and although he claimed to have already served two years for a crime he had not committed the man began to behave in a particularly violent and aggressive manner when the woman arrived in his flat She also tried to get out of his reach by sitting on the ledge of the flat's window balcony After hitting and stabbing her under the jaw the man tried to lift and throw her from the balcony as she clung to the ledge with all her strength his considerably larger body size (standing almost two metres tall and height and weighing 120kg) and strength meant that she could do little to defend herself and finally he managed to push her over the edge She died almost instantly on impact with the ground in addition to claiming that he had been under the influence of alcohol and drugs said that he believed that the victim had conspired with others to rob him which is why he did not move away from the door of the house after grabbing a knife He said he thought that the woman was in the room even when the police arrested him The sentence includes eight years of probation once he leaves prison as well as compensation of 90,000 euros for the victim's daughter Torremolinos has inaugurated a new therapy care programme in the Nilo space (El Rinconcito de Nilo) located in the Los Pinares special employment centre people with disabilities and children to improve their integration through workshops and activities that facilitate interaction between animals and people This project is organised by the town hall and the Nilo foundation an organisation that carries out its work through therapy education and activities that promote development and the improvement of the quality of life of all those who need it The launching of the project was attended by the president of the Nilo foundation who described it as “a beautiful project that combines a series of elements that make it unique" The foundation also invited pupils from the La Paz Mar Argentea and Los Manantiales schools to help them understand that living or interacting with a pet can contribute to improving quality of life especially in terms of mental and social well-being There are animals that reveal themselves to us as true companions and friends in difficult times have a great sensitivity to those people who need special attention," the mayor said The Nilo project runs animal-assisted therapy programmes in several centres for the elderly the foundation works on environmental education raising awareness among students about the responsibility of having a pet and promoting animal welfare through positive canine education Fuengirola town hall has organised a series of 15 cultural activities this month for all audiences The programme began with the inauguration this weekend of an exhibition of work produced by the local third age crafts and oil painting group which can be viewed free until 16 May at the Casa de Cultura the cultural centre will host a free flute and piano concert by Inma Perea and David Sedano; while the young person’s literary competition will take place in Plaza de España on Saturday 10 May (10am until 8pm) Locals and visitors will be able to access the venue located in the grounds of the Sohail castle free of charge from 7pm to enjoy this major international music extravaganza As well as a live broadcast of the contest the event will also include a performance by local pop-rock band Stereo 80 Other activities include a concert by the Iberian Sinfonietta at the municipal auditorium on Saturday 17 May (7pm); and a performance of the play Ulysses at the same auditorium on 22 May (8pm) The programme was announced by culture councillor Rodrigo Romero who pointed out that the programme also includes educational workshops given at the Roman archaeological site Finca del Secretario on 24 and 25 May Registration to participate in this initiative can be made 15 days before each activity Other highlights of the cultural programme include the inauguration of the new exhibition by the Somos España artistic group in Plaza de España on 30 May (midday); while later the same day (8pm) the municipal auditorium will host a free classical ballet workshop Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article The Civil Guard has opened an investigation into the theft of copper cable in several locations in the province of Toledo. affects the circulation of AVE trains between Madrid and SevilleIt does so following instructions from the competent investigating court and maintains constant contact with Adif to clarify the facts Rebeca Rodríguez saw that a place was available a few metres from Karmela Restaurant where she was cooking under the guidance of Daniel Peregrina made Rebeca a proposal to become partners and she accepted Today she is in charge of the kitchen of this new business that was launched just five months ago under the name of Vendaval in Calle Málaga in Alhaurín de la Torre "The idea was to set up a seafood restaurant something informal and with a lot of emphasis on fried fish because there are not so many places to eat it here but little by little people have been asking us for the more innovative cuisine that we do at Karmela and we have been incorporating other dishes such as the prawn pil pil rolls." explains Daniel Peregrina about a constantly evolving menu and an affordable average price (around 15-20 euros) gildas (a salty tapa) and fried fish such as lemon anchovies scrambled eggs with pork cheeks and flambéed kimchi aioli among other proposals with which they aim to offer something different to the town's gastronomic offer This is how Rebeca Rodríguez sees it: "Many people knew us from Karmela and are used to the creative cuisine that is done there while at the same time offering the essence of a seafood restaurant" Although some very peculiar drawings also hang on the walls: the ones left on the paper tablecloths by the youngest members of the family in addition to the dishes 'For the little ones' and the location in a pedestrian street says Peregrina about a space that can seat around twenty diners A team of four people are in charge of running this new venture which aspires to establish itself as a casual alternative to Alhaurinos' lunch and dinner And another date for wine lovers: Barbadillo wine tasting with four courses on 14 May at 9pm (26 euros) after the fire at La Deriva restaurant in Soho giving way to a new and more varied culinary offer while still maintaining a terrace on Muelle Uno where drinks and cocktails have always been the mainstay decided not long after the work on the damaged restaurant began to bring the type of food demanded by the public in La Deriva to this space who until then had been the head chef of the Japanese restaurant Ta-kumi in Malaga Japanese-influenced dishes were served as an accompaniment to the cocktails The arrival of Miguel Mayor to take over the kitchen at Cávala has also meant that Cobalto 15 now has a new culinary proposal focused more on the sharing style of cuisine and not exempt from traditional Malaga flavours which is served here with slices of aubergine in tempura and seasoned with sugar cane honey some very juicy and crunchy croquettes or the classic Russian salad version of Miguel and which includes an air of lemon that balances the rest of the flavours and acts as a common thread between them a cuisine with national roots and designed to be shared by the customer Creativity and tradition come together in a menu of casual cuisine with an edgy air aimed at a younger public and not at all tied to conventional opening hours which is why at Cobalto 15 the kitchen does not close for the entire opening hours of the establishment Another novelty that may attract the most attention is closely related to the average price of a lunch or dinner around 30 euros if you are careful with the drinks and cocktails The service still needs further adjustment to the new philosophy that Antonio García has embodied in Cobalto 15 is long and it is very noticeable in the new gastronomic venture of this restaurant A potato cake with a very fine texture in the mouth but with a strong flavour forms the base of a beef tartar A salad that stands out for its correct serving temperature a very balanced flavour of all its ingredients especially that of the crab and a very ethereal foam and with a thin base and crispy onion piled on top of the loin it is one of the most texturally successful cod dishes The Inés Rosales torta on which the Iberian prey carpaccio sits does not help the flavour that should be found in this dish; it is too sweet despite the seasoning of the carpaccio itself Cobalto 15 (Malaga) Address: Paseo de la Farola, 4. Telephone: 722 653 752. Web: cobalto15.es Prices: Salami tartar: 12€ Potato pie: 12.50€ Crab salad: 15€. Valuation: Cuisine: 7; dining area: 6.5; Wine list: 6.5. Rating: 7 / 10 The cable theft took place at four points on the high-speed line in Toledo in central Spain I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Travel chaos erupted across Spain on Monday as a brazen cable theft crippled the high-speed rail link between Madrid and Seville leaving thousands of passengers stranded and delayed which targeted the crucial signalling system cables at four separate locations late Sunday particularly impacting those returning to the capital after the holiday weekend Madrid's Atocha station became a scene of confusion and frustration as throngs of travellers sought information from overwhelmed rail staff and anxiously scanned departure boards for updates urged passengers with early morning departures to delay their arrival at the station to avoid further overcrowding The disruption underscored the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the widespread impact such targeted thefts can have on essential services On Monday, droves of travellers crowded Madrid's Atocha station seeking information about their trains from rail employees and screens with updated departure times Spain's state-owned rail operator Renfe told passengers with trains departing Madrid before 8 am to not arrive early to avoid further crowding Alberto Valero and his family had spent hours at the station by 9 am due to the delays on the train line connecting Madrid and Seville Valero was on vacation in Spain from Mexico and expressed frustration about the lack of information “We're here with tourists from everywhere — France, Portugal,” Valero said “Everyone is at a loss for what to do because of the total disarray.” The cable theft took place at four points on the high-speed line in Toledo in central Spain Spain’s railway infrastructure company ADIF said on X The incident came a week after a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal ground high-speed train traffic in Spain to a halt On Monday ts was revealed the Spanish electricity grid suffered a first power generation outage 19 seconds before the blackout according to Energy Minister Sara Aagesen said on Monday The grid resisted that first outage but two subsequent ones moments later in Southwestern Spain brought the grid to a standstill she said in an interview on state TV channel She said Red Electrica is still investigating what happened on Monday when a massive general blackout hit most of Spain and Portugal. THE Mojácar Town Hall has launched a new tourism campaign with the British travel company Jet2.com & Jet2holidays to encourage more UK tourists to visit the town The campaign is running in 13 major areas across the United Kingdom It started last month and is using online ads and direct emails to show thousands of people what Mojácar has to offer The town hopes to attract more visitors by highlighting its beaches Jet2 is a popular airline and holiday company in the UK and this partnership is expected to make Mojácar more visible to British travellers Local officials say they are continuing to support international tourism and want to make sure Mojácar stays a popular choice on the Mediterranean They also say this move will help boost the local economy by bringing in more visitors throughout the year With more flight options and holiday packages available it will be easier than ever for people in the UK to plan a trip to Mojácar Tourism leaders in the town are confident this campaign will be a success and help more people discover what makes Mojácar special Read more Almeria news, articles and events here Website#eb5d1c91139248f3d7f21694{display:none} Just launched in Torremolinos is the ‘La Casita de Nilo’ a 66-square-metre facility at the Los Pinares employment centre a space dedicated to animal-assisted interventions through the programme ‘El rinconcito de Nilo y sus amigos’ was unveiled with council officials and students from local schools in attendance The scheme will offer seven free programmes The idea of the facility is to support diverse groups including elderly people with disabilities and children through workshops and activities that bring locals and animals closer together These interactions are designed to improve integration particularly for those who need special attention The council highlights research showing that companion animals improve quality of life and improve mental and social wellness The programme includes therapy sessions at residences for the elderly the Hospital Marítimo’s mental health unit along with support for employment centre users creating a unique mix of community support and care Website#d54bbecb0fceee1b85a9d04d{display:none} A forest fire has broken out caused by what is thought to have been a lightning strike early Saturday in the El Pocico area of Huércal de Almería has led to the activation of the pre-emergency phase of the Infoca Plan The blaze, mostly scorching esparto grass fields and scrubland in the Sierra de Gádor across Huércal de Almería is said to remain distant from the most populated areas not posing an immediate threat to residents but is causing concern due to its rapid spread The fire’s visibility from nearby towns led to over 100 emergency calls from Huércal de Almería the Civil Guard requested the evacuation of approximately 20 people from the Las Balsas area in Gádor though Mayor Lourdes Ramos reported the situation was under control Emergency plans have been activated due to potential risks exacerbated by changing winds The response peaked with over 100 personnel Aerial support includes two Superpuma helicopters and one medium-heavy helicopter just leaving ground crews to attempt to stop the fire from spreading more Huércal de Almería’s patron saint festivities have continued so far uninterrupted Website#cc71200e1828842122f588ea{display:none} Córdoba defeated Cádiz 4-2 in a thrilling match featuring two penalties The Nuevo Arcángel stadium witnessed a dramatic football match on Friday as Córdoba comprehensively defeated Cádiz 4-2 keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle Córdoba took an early lead with a goal from Cristian Carracedo in the 23rd minute They doubled their advantage through a penalty expertly converted by Jacobo González in the 37th minute following a red card for Cádiz's David Gil The first half ended 2-0 in Córdoba's favor Cádiz showed their resilience in the second half pulling one goal back through Roger Martí's header in the 46th minute Victor Chust's header leveled the score at 2-2 in the 58th minute awarded to Córdoba in the 71st minute following a foul on Carlos Albarrán was successfully converted by Cristian Carracedo Antonio Casas added a late goal to seal a convincing 4-2 victory for Córdoba This win is a significant boost for Córdoba in their league campaign The match provided a thrilling spectacle for fans highlighting the unpredictable nature of football The performance showcased Córdoba's attacking prowess and their ability to overcome challenges while Cádiz will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back from this setback Both teams now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures For fans wanting to experience the electric atmosphere of live football ensure you check ticketing information for future matches This Córdoba-Cádiz clash will certainly be remembered as a high-scoring securing a crucial brace in their 4-2 victory Other Córdoba players also contributed to the impressive goal tally against Cádiz Córdoba won the match against Cádiz with a final score of 4-2 the match included two penalty kicks and a red card adding to the drama and excitement of the 4-2 victory for Córdoba The events influenced the flow and outcome of the game The match between Córdoba and Cádiz was played in La Liga 2 the second tier of Spanish professional football This adds significance to the win for Córdoba the headline and summary describe the game as a 'goalfest' and a 'thrilling match' indicating a high number of goals and an exciting game for spectators The 4-2 scoreline reflects this description All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd Bordalás is the main candidate to be the next coach of the Seville team José Bordalás has not been officially announced as the new coach of Sevilla FC yet but he is already thinking about strengthening the team with an old acquaintance: Mauro Arambarri who leads the list of candidates to lead the Nervión bench next season is clear that the Uruguayan midfielder would be the first player he would request if his arrival is confirmed The objective is clear: to build a competitive team based on solidity and effort two concepts that define the Getafe midfielder The harmony between Bordalás and Arambarri goes beyond football They have shared multiple battles at the blue-and-white team where the Uruguayan became one of the coach's most reliable men and balance in the double pivot make him a profile that fits perfectly with Bordalás' intended style of play at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Víctor Orta is working on planning a more solid and pragmatic squad and the name of Arambarri emerges strongly as a realistic and affordable option With a contract until 2026 and no prohibitive clause the Seville club could finalize his signing for a figure close to seven million euros Those around the player would view positively a leap to a project with European aspirations this change would signify a new phase with greater challenges it would mean having a trusted man to lead Sevilla's new era The alliance between them could be the first step towards a more resilient and competitive team in the 2025-2026 season This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El primer fichaje que quiere José Bordalás cuando llegue al Sevilla April 28, 2025JPEG April 29, 2025JPEG darkness lasted through at least the night The Black Marble team calibrates the measurements to account for variations in the landscape as well as to remove stray light from non-electric sources clouds were primarily offshore and did not obscure many ground-based light sources The grayed-out areas on the map below indicate where data were lacking due to clouds April 29, 2025JPEG Analyzing data from the Black Marble product Shrestha noticed that lights had appeared to return to most urban areas across the Iberian Peninsula by April 29 that rural areas—especially in Andalusia and the southern and eastern parts of the Granada region shown above—remained dark “These prompt observations of nighttime lights are invaluable for rapidly assessing the extent and progression of such outages especially in areas where ground reporting may be delayed,” Shrestha said Analyses of Black Marble data collected after disasters in other parts of the world have revealed that people in rural areas frequently have to wait longer than those in urban areas for power to be restored. Miguel Román, the deputy director for atmospheres and data systems at NASA Goddard, and colleagues observed the phenomenon in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria “It creates a major dilemma since most rural areas are populated by at-risk populations like the elderly,” Román said “The April 28 blackout across Spain and Portugal highlights the importance of accessible tools like Black Marble in enhancing disaster response and resilience planning.” NASA Earth Observatory images by Lauren Dauphin using Black Marble data courtesy of Ranjay Shrestha/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center View this area in EO Explorer Satellite-derived maps of nighttime lights in southern Spain revealed power outages that persisted across rural areas as the region was recovering from a widespread blackout Satellite data on city lights could aid rescue and recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria A power outage left many major American cities in the dark on August 14 The blackout was apparent from the perspective of space in this pair of DMSP satellite images A large stadium contributes to the nighttime illumination of Las Vegas which hosts the Super Bowl for the first time in 2024 A power plant fire left much of the island without electricity You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience The Covington County Youth Leadership program concluded its fourth year with a graduation luncheon in the Seth Hammett Gymnasium at LBW Community College on Wednesday The 2024-2025 class consisted of 35 juniors from the county’s six high schools Andalusia High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Florala High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Pleasant Home School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Red Level School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Straughn High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are The Covington County Youth Leadership program recognized its 2024-2025 class during a graduation luncheon held in the Seth Hammett Gymnasium at LBW Community College on Wednesday A total of 35 juniors from all six high schools in Covington County received certificates “It’s an honor to be part of a community so deeply committed to developing the next generation of leaders The Covington County Youth Leadership program thrives because of the incredible local support it receives We simply could not do this without that support,” Program Coordinator Dr Students must attend all program sessions and cannot miss more than the equivalent of two sessions in order to receive a certification of graduation from the CCYL program Students met once a month over the school year on Wednesdays and participated in several leadership sessions Brylie Griffin served as the 2024-2025 CCYL chairperson and Rebecca Guilford oversaw public relations and Bella Bookout was the prayer coordinator more than 50 professionals have generously shared their time with our students through presentations and tours of local industries and educational institutions These experiences have opened our students’ eyes to the many opportunities available right here in Covington County and beyond Whether they choose to build their futures locally or follow their passions elsewhere they now know the value and potential of their home community,” Dunn said LBW Community College Dean of Instruction Dr Shannon Levitzke welcomed those in attendance to the ceremony Dunn gave an overview of the program and introduced the eight class officers for this year Bulger led the class and crowd into the Pledge of Allegiance Andalusia High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Jessa Ann Dubose Florala High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Annabelle Bookout Opp High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Bethany Burgess Pleasant Home School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Piper Bulger Red Level School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Connor Blackwell and Miracle Wright Straughn High School’s 2024-2025 graduates are Kylee Brown Session one in September focused on orientation and team building at the Rodney J Greg White and Florala Mayor Gayle Robbins welcomed the students William Worley and Jerry Tyson led the group through several team-building activities Katie Lee from the Covington County Extension Office spoke about 4-H and opportunities for students to grow their resumes and compete for college scholarships Class officer elections were held at the end of the day Session two in October highlighted local government which allowed the students to participate in interactive planning and economic development activities They learned about the organizational structure and roles of county government versus city government and heard an overview of downtown redevelopment projects in Andalusia The group heard from Assistant County Engineer Ron Weidler and Mellisa King and Maggie Holmes from the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce Grit + Grind Coffee and Blue Bird Coffee Company shared goals for growing their coffee shops Students also participated in a mock City Council meeting and reenacted a recent council meeting and practiced Robert’s Rules of Order White and City of Andalusia Communications Director/Grant Writer Michele Gerlach were the session coordinators Session three in November consisted of agriculture and industry led by Lee and PowerSouth Communications Manager Baynard Ward The day began at the Covington County Board of Education where Hunter Grimes spoke about agricultural lending and educational pathways that led them to their positions at PowerSouth Catherine Rider from LBWCC shared about the forestry program The group also visited Wiggins Farms and Sweet South Market Session four in December sent the class to the Alabama Power of YOUth Leadership Conference at the New Brockton Farm Center Youth leaders had the opportunity to fellowship and network with students from leadership programs in Houston They enjoyed various breakout sessions and were inspired by keynote speakers and panelists who talked about their leadership journeys and lessons learned along the way Session five in January highlighted several STEM (Science South Alabama Regional Airport Executive Director Jed Blackwell was the session coordinator Students heard remarks from Opp Mayor Becky Bracke and presentations by Trippy McGuire and Southside Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dr The group saw an aviation presentation by Christian Bowers and Ian McMath and took a tour of a C-130 aircraft Students spoke with LBWCC Ambassadors and Katie King and also participated in a question-and-answer session with baseball players Jacob Cravey and Ethan Wilson Session six in February detailed healthcare at LBW’s MacArthur campus where students toured healthcare programs and received interview tips from Southeast Gas Human Resources Manager Laura Norris They practiced what they learned in mock interview sessions with King Mizell Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer Brennan Bowen spoke about careers and scholarship opportunities in healthcare-related fields King and Shannon Jackson coordinated the session Session seven in March focused on state government Students visited the Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery and met with State Representative Matthew Hammett and Senator Josh Carnley at the Alabama State House The group fed animals at the Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull on the way home Session eight in April consisted of etiquette and community service where students learned about ways to serve their community from Barbara Pilotte of the Andalusia Kiwanis Club Dunn reviewed past sessions and put students into groups for discussion and feedback to provide feedback for continuous program improvement and gave student assignments for the graduation luncheon while the students practiced their dining etiquette skills over lunch Mellisa King directed students through a scavenger hunt around town where they visited local businesses for photos and activities “I’m incredibly proud of these young leaders and excited to see what lies ahead for each of them There’s no doubt in my mind that they are going to do great things,” Dunn said The mission of the Covington County Youth Leadership Program is to prepare students to take active leadership roles in their homes Eligibility is limited to high school juniors within Covington County who are at least 15 years of age and have a “C” average or better Applications for the next class of CCYL participants will be available in August For more information email covingtoncountyyl@gmail.com or visit the Covington County Youth Leadership Facebook page The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) square off against the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday The Brooklyn Nets (21-39) square off against the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) at 6 p.m The matchups include the Tampa Bay Lightning squaring off… Ranked teams are on the Monday college basketball schedule in two games including the Wake Forest Demon Deacons… Monday’s college basketball lineup in the SWAC features plenty of excitement including the matchup between the Southern Jaguars… View Results WDHN - wdhn.com Ala (WDHN) — A man was found dead in a Covington County reservoir Monday afternoon authorities in Covington County were called to a swimming area on the Point A Reservoir on reports that a swimmer had not come up after going underwater the discovered a 20-year-old man and his friends had swam out to the buoys before trying to get back to shore police said the man had stayed out in the water A friend attempted to swim out and help the man but the strong current forced the friend to return to the shore River Falls officers and deputies with the Covington County Sheriff’s Office launched a search eventually calling in the Opp Rescue Dive team to assist the River Falls Boat and Dive team windy conditions and strong currents made searching efforts difficult Authorities say they contacted Power South to temporarily shot down a nearby dam the victim’s body was found in 12 feet of water just before 6:00 p.m The victim’s family has been notified by Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman The victim’s name has not been publicly released Point A Reservoir is a 600-acre reservoir on the Conecuh River in Central Covington County these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Climate change is causing a sustained rise in temperatures in Andalusia all of which are having serious consequences on water resources and agricultural activity These impacts are threatening the productivity of the Andalusian farmland both on human supply and for crop irrigation and soil pollution is worsening the effects on public health and ecosystems This calls for a firm and coordinated response from all levels of government climate change has a significant indirect impact on Andalusia as a border region with Africa and a gateway to Europe for thousands of people arriving on our coasts each day the dreadful effects of climate change in their home countries The Andalusian Climate Action Plan is our most comprehensive and ambitious planning instrument the Regional Government of Andalusia has already implemented 231 actions under this Plan and has invested over €2.6 billion (over $2.9 billion) on climate action across our region Among the key measures and tools to respond to the impacts of climate change and financial support to local governments amounting to €1.72 million (over $1.9 million) for the elaboration of local climate plans We also support municipalities in calculating their carbon footprints and compiling emissions inventories a public web-based geoportal offering local climate scenario projections for Andalusia and a dedicated guidance document to support access to climate finance Our climate action plan aims to define the strategies and actions required to meet emission reduction targets and prepare Andalusian society to cope with the impacts of climate change We fully recognise the crucial role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of climate policies and the European Green Deal particularly in urban environmental management and climate adaptation we actively support the development of local climate plans through both technical and financial assistance acknowledging the importance of their direct involvement and their capacity to mobilize citizens Local-level impact is therefore a cornerstone of our climate strategy Subscribe Now By Caroline Sanders Clements February/March 2025 Rocking chairs line the front porch of Andalusia where Flannery O’Connor spent the last thirteen years of her life it’s easy to imagine the titan of Southern literature’s stories playing out in the former cotton fields and tangle of woods off Highway 441 You can see right where a tractor in the meadow might have tipped over crushing a man as it does in O’Connor’s novella “The Displaced Person.” Or the barn from which the Bible salesman from the short story “Good Country People” ran off This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply “O’Connor has truly an international reach,” says Andalusia’s curator who gathered inspiration from it for U2’s The Joshua Tree The Coen brothers have cited her gory influence on their films Visitors to Milledgeville experience the world as she saw it: the front bedroom where she wrote each morning desk facing inward and curtains closed; the outbuildings that housed the itinerant farmhands who inspired many of her characters; the front porch where she’d teach students and chat with writers who stopped by to meet her; peafowl roosting outside Georgia College and State University took over stewardship of the property from a private foundation it cut the ribbon on a sleek new interpretive center the center houses many of O’Connor’s possessions: a belted dress covered in green chickens; the children’s book The Little Lame Prince will unveil some of her belongings that have never been displayed an 1850s Plantation Plain structure that GCSU preserved to the time period when O’Connor and her mother The Hotpoint refrigerator O’Connor bought with royalties from the Gene Kelly–helmed TV adaptation of her short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own” still stands (O’Connor hated the movie the Georgia Writers Museum provides an in-depth introduction to the wider area’s literary wealth Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation and set to reopen this spring the new space will show how authors have long taken inspiration from the entire region’s rich soil and history “These stories couldn’t have happened anywhere else.” Caroline Sanders Clements is the associate editor at Garden & Gun and oversees the magazine’s annual Made in the South Awards Since joining G&G’s editorial team in 2017 native has written and edited stories about artists A look back at Lexington’s Calumet Farm and its storied cast of Thoroughbreds Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain wonderland still sparkles and we’re looking back at our own winner’s circle The future of conservation in the South just got a little bit brighter—and not just for salamanders but they’re the craftsmanship of local crustaceans called lawn lobsters The drawls are receiving a lot of flak across the internet but a North Carolina linguist argues they’re actually pretty accurate Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInANDALUSIA, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov Kay Ivey awarded Andalusia a grant this week to help with a major city expansion the city broke ground on a new plant for Conecuh Sausage the company is getting more funds to help get the job done The family-owned business began in Evergreen in 1947 the southern staple’s market is expanding past what it can produce so it’s adding this new plant one county over to meet demands But now it’s beginning to become a Texas product so what a great opportunity for Andalusia to be on the ground floor of this potentially exponential growth that the future holds for Conecuh Sausage,” said Andalusia city administrator John Thompson This more than 100,000-square-foot facility is being built in the Andalusia industrial park Ivey awarded the project a $400,000 grant this week which will be used to provide sewer service and public water to the plant This plant will also have the latest technology allowing Conecuh Sausage to optimize production “It is also going to be a lot more efficient,” Thompson said “So it will have the latest in terms of all of the equipment that they’ll have in it and doing all of the things they need to do to have a better product.” The city of Andalusia hopes to have this project completed by late spring or early summer and be producing that famous Conecuh sausage by June The plant will employ a minimum of 50 people but Thompson anticipates the plant to create as many as 120 jobs Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store! The scent of orange blossom, the swish of a flamenco dress, the glimpse of a white village perched atop a crag: memories of Andalucía linger. Andalucía Back to topAttractionsMust-see attractionsAlhambra The Alhambra is Granada’s – and Europe’s – love letter to Moorish culture Set against the brooding Sierra Nevada peaks Mezquita It’s impossible to overemphasise the beauty of Córdoba’s great mosque with its remarkably serene (despite tourist crowds) and spacious interior Medina Azahara Eight kilometres west of Córdoba stands what's left of Medina Azahara the sumptuous palace-city built by Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III in the 10th century… Parque de María Luisa Parque de María Luisa & South of Centre the 34-hectare Parque de María Luisa is the perfect place to escape the noise and heat of the city Capilla Real The Royal Chapel is the last resting place of Spain’s Reyes Católicos (Catholic Monarchs) Isabel I de Castilla (1451–1504) and Fernando II de Aragón … Catedral de la Asunción Jaén's massive cathedral still dwarfs the rest of the city especially when seen from the hilltop eyrie of Cerro de Santa Catalina Museo Picasso Málaga This unmissable museum in the city of Picasso’s birth provides a solid overview of the great master and his work Catedral de Málaga Málaga’s elaborate cathedral was started in the 16th century on the site of the former mosque View more attractionsPlanning ToolsExpert guidance to help you plan your tripBest Things to Do Plan your trip to Andalucía with this list of the region’s top 23 attractions and activities (plus insider travel tips to make the most of your time). 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Plan with a localExperience the real Spain Get startedArticlesLatest stories from AndalucíaRead more articlesFilter by interest: Coasts & IslandsFood & Drink All Interests Adventure Travel Art & Culture Beaches Coasts & Islands Food & DrinkActivities These top itineraries through seductive Spain will show you the best the country has to offer Read more articlesBuild a memorable collectionGet to the heart of Andalucía with one of our in-depth Visit in ShopCanary Islands $24.99 Visit in ShopAndalucia $24.99 Beyond AndalucíaFor Explorers Everywhere No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for DaySpring Hospice and Palliative Care on Tuesday Among those in attendance were DaySpring Hospice Branch Director Tiffany Seal cutting the ribbon; DaySpring Hospice founder Donna Hendrix DaySpring Hospice officials and staff; AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes right of ribbon; Chamber President Ginny Grimes Palliative care is designed to provide comprehensive care to people living with an advanced illness and can be offered during any stage of an illness It is different than hospice care as it can be combined with traditional with additional offices located in Dothan and Enterprise the DaySpring service area includes Covington Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m For more information visit dayspringhospice.com or call 334-923-1780 Ala (WDHN) — A Covington County family is in disbelief after losing a relative who died while doing something he loved most emergency services were called to a local swimming area after reports of someone going under the water emergency services were able to recover the body of 20-year-old Kentravious Likely “Everything is still just a blur; it’s a nightmare,” said Kentravious’ aunt The news sent a shockwave through the victim’s family “No amount of words can express what we are feeling right now He was all of our baby; as close as we are as siblings Likely and a group of friends swam out to a buoy in the water but likely continued to hang on to the buoy A friend tried to help likely back to shore The victim’s family described him as a great athlete but a gentle giant who lived his life to the fullest Lucinda says that her nephew spent plenty of his time in the waters with the family calling him somewhat of a merman and a daredevil The family says that the nature of his death did not come as a total shock to them but more so the fact that their dear loved one is actually gone Leaving them with memories of the time they had with him “We took a family trip to the mountains in Tennessee and you talk about an experience…We rode roller coasters We rode go-karts; I can’t express how happy I am that we had that trip Something that no one can ever take away,” said Elliott Likely The death of Likely not only took a toll on the family with many people coming to the family’s aid when needed The victim’s mom says the outreach from everyone just highlights the type of person her son was and the impact he left while on this earth “20 years to make an impact like he did The outpouring of love and support…It was an honor to be his mom,” said Luquita Likely While the death of Kentavious will be incredibly difficult to process the family wanted to thank everyone who has come to be there in their time of need including the River Falls police department and the Covington County Sheriff’s Office