Euro Weekly News - Costa de Almeria 18 - 24 June 2015 Issue 1563

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COSTA DE ALMERÍA

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Take your rubbish home with you! Junta de Andalucia’s summer plan A CAMPAIGN has been launched to try to keep the Cabo de GataNijar Park neat and tidy. ‘You brought it, you take it’ is the message being given to litter-louts. See Page 2

Crossing to Africa Moroccans begin the journey home ALMERIA PORT was ready for Operacion Paso del Estrecho (OPE), which began last

Monday. Emergency services were on alert for the annual exodus. See Page 5

A pink attraction Flamingos prove a big draw for tourists FLAMINGOS have taken up residence at the Punta EntinasSabinar pools and the salt beds at Salinas de Cerrillos and Cabo de Gata, attracting birdwatchers and tourists. See Page 6

Pledge to help immigrants ALMERIA sees 119 per cent rise as boats head for coastline by Steve Walsh With the plight of tens of thousands of illegal immigrants trying to reach Europe – many dying in the process – the Andalucian regional government has pledged to throw its weight behind their welfare. Government delegate to Andalucia Antonio Sanz made clear this week that

the rescue and care of immigrants reaching the Almeria coast was a high priority. He said: “The government supports and recognises organisations and institutions working in the rescue and care of immigrants arriving on the Andalucian coast from Morocco. Their humanitarian work in saving lives is a great example of solidarity.” The Red Cross and other agencies

have saved the lives of hundreds already this year. Sanz said that in the first five months of the year there has been “a significant increase” in boat traffic. According to the Guardia Civil, there has been a 119 per cent increase in the number of immigrants trying to reach the Almeria coast so far this year, compared to 68 per cent across the Spanish Costas as a whole.

Towering challenge ‘Vertical race’ up El Ejido’s Torre Laguna AROUND 200 people will tackle a race up the 28 flights of stairs in El Ejido’s Torre

Laguna in three different events, including one for firemen only. See Page 8


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