ISSUE NO. 1415
WWW.EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM
16 - 22 AUGUST 2012
Orihuela home to more foreign immigrants ORIHUELA’S foreign population increased by 0.5 per cent during
2011, compared to the year before. This puts the town as
“one of the few municipalities in the Valencia Region in which
WARNING: Bathers must take care when the yellow flag is flying.
Yellow flag on La Manga beaches
THE yellow flag was flown on four beaches in La Manga earlier this week. This is the flag which warns bathers to be careful when swimming in the sea.
the number of foreigners arriving has increased,” commented Immigration Councillor Emilio Zaplana. Out of Orihuela’s 91,716 inhabitants, 27,300 are foreigners, according to a study carried out by the association Vega Baja Acoge. Of these, 19,000 are from the UK, 3,000 from Germany, 2,000 from Bulgaria and 1,500 from Ireland. Other nationalities represented in the municipality include Moroccans, Romanians, Ecuadorians and Norwegians.
FRONT EXTRA
Police woes ELCHE police have complained about the lack of officers on patrol and are refusing to work extra hours during festivals.
Open spots A LEAFLET detailing the 119 Elche bars, restaurants and other venues open for the second half of August is available.
School needs SCHOOL supplies for students aged between three and five will be bought with the financial assistance gained by Crevillente Education Councillor Miguel Angel Sanchez.
H me
They were hoisted at beaches Galua, Las Sirenas, Entremares and Zeus. All other beaches in the Murcia Region flew the green flag, according to the emergencies coordination centre.
~
ESPANA
Villas and Apartments required for our 4XDOL¿HG %X\HUV
965 743 186 www.homeespana.co.uk
FED UP WITH PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR MOBILE?
902 88 90 70