ISSUE NO. 1549
EWN FRONT EXTRA
Sporty kids compete THIRTY Almeria schools are participating in the Millennium Sports Games during March and April. Some schools have already competed in Almeria City and the remainder will be heading to Purchena on April 9.
Sorbas roads FIVE paths measuring 2,492 metres in Sorbas are to get some care and attention thanks to a payout by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s municipal road plan 2014. The budget has been set at €6 million.
Martial arts GUADIX has played host to the 13th edition of the Almeria Taekwondo Open. Forty-five athletes took part in the competition, which drew spectators from across the province.
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Political football IT was a full house in Albox for a meeting between the Junta de Andalucia regional government Minister for Planning, Marie Jesus Serrano, and residents of the Almanzora Valley, affected by the illegal homes issue. Organised by AUAN Almanzora, which campaigns to bring about the legalisation of homes in Andalucia currently considered to be ‘illegal’, the minister said work on the matter was ongoing. She added that she could not confirm changes to land zoning would be done before the upcoming local elections. AUAN’s President, Maura Hillen, said it was a matter of great importance to those present that this
change came about in advance of the municipal elections. Meanwhile, the PP party in Albox are unhappy that the PSOE are using the issue of illegal houses to win votes. They said: “Where were the PSOE when the houses in
Cantoria were demolished and where were they when Mr and Mrs Prior’s house was demolished in Vera?” The PP expressed their respect and solidarity with all owners of illegal homes but they believe that it is up to the Junta de Andalucia to
solve the problem by throwing out the POTA (Territorial Plan). They concluded by saying that Maura Hillen, as President of AUAN, should maintain a position of political impartiality. More on illegal homes issue: Page 8
Slight rise in jobless figures THE number of unemployed people in Almeria Province rose slightly by 0.18 per cent in February. The figure is an increase of 136 people compared to the previous month. Compared to February 2014, however, it is a drop of 2.97 per cent which equates to 2,347 people. Historically, the province usually sees an increase in unemployment figures in February, but the figure is still 136 people fewer than in February 2006. Male unemployment fell by 254 men and rose by 390 women, with men making up 49.5 per cent and women 50.5 per cent. In January and February €26.96 million was spent on combating unemployment, benefiting 39,239 people.