ISSUE NO. 1560
28 May - 3 June 2015
COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
Emaus in distress
CHARITY faces desperate times unless a way forward can be found
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Stop Press DON’T MISS OUR PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT INSIDE, PAGES 47-58
Subsidy for rabies jabs Benidorm Health Department partners vets PET owners on the Costa Blanca can have their furry friends protected against the killer disease
at half the normal cost thanks to a new scheme running from June 1– 15. See Page 2
Who’s in, who’s out? Some surprises in the local election results COALITION is the or- of the two big parties, der of the day for Costa PSOE and PP. See councils as new upstarts how the numbers add See Page 4 challenge the monopoly up.
Big bands at bullring Ondara hosts free evening of band music THE Plaza de Toros de for a free night of tradiOndara, renowned for its tional music in the bullacoustics, is the venue ring. See Page 8 By Jan Gamm Emaus Communications Director Montserrat Fiter has spoken to Euro Weekly News (EWN) of her deep distress over the state of the association’s finances. She stressed that Emaus was
deeply grateful to the many organisations, such as the Make A Smile charity, that work tirelessly to help support the children in the care of Emaus homes. That money goes directly to the children, providing a vital source of extra food and
other basics which they rely on for survival. However, in dire financial difficulties, Emaus staff, including Montserrat herself, have not received a salary for months. At this critical pass, around Turn to Page 6