ISSUE NO. 1603
24 - 30 March 2016
AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
Euro Weekly News stands in solidarity with the people of Brussels to whom we send our deepest condolences.
Coming together in times of terror AXARQUIA and the Costa Tropical unite in the face of terrorism
Against racism Velez joins the fight VELEZ-MALAGA has put its weight behind the International Day Against Racial Discrimination. Speeches and discussions took place in the town hall on March 21 as many citizens chimed in and raised their voices against racism. See page 4
Easter holidays Occupancy over 80 per cent EAGER Easter lovers are heading to Almuñecar and La Herradura in their droves, with many hotels filled nearly to the brim as Spaniards and foreigners alike flock to the Costa Tropical to witness the festivities. See page 6
By Sam Croft In the wake of acts of unimaginable horror and barbarism, human beings have an innate tendency to come together and look to their loved ones for support. In Axarquia and the Costa Tropical, this is exactly what has happened in the aftermath of the attacks in Brussels on March 22. Friends and families have been brought closer together in their shared outrage and sorrow, as various town councils have taken the reins by leading their communities in ceremonies of solidarity and mourning. In Nerja, a minute’s silence took place just outside the town hall at 12pm on March 23. The flag was flown at half mast, while council members and other Nerja citizens took a moment to reflect on the many lives that were lost in the horrific attacks. The council also reminded all of its Belgian residents that they should feel free to contact the town hall about any consultations or enquiries they may have, as the situation unfolds over the coming days and weeks.
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Cash boost More than a million on its way FORTRESSES will be freshened up, pipes will be perfected, and roads will be remodelled in Velez thanks to a
big cash boost by way of the Malaga Provincial Council. See page 8
Natural talent Other municipalities across Axarquia and the Costa Tropical organised similar ceremonies, with a minute’s silence taking place in Almuñecar and Motril on March 22. In Almuñecar two official days of mourning were declared following the tragedy. Speaking out against the attacks and terrorism in general, Almuñecar Mayor Trinidad Herrera expressed “the sadness and solidarity of all of Almuñecar and La Herradura
with the Belgian people, in the face of the atrocities committed early this morning which have taken so many innocent lives.” Meanwhile in Motril, May-
or Flor Almon described the attacks as an attack on democracy itself. She emphasised that “only through unity can we end terrorism once and for all.”
Painting outdoors in Nerja NERJA residents can get in touch with their inner beasts thanks to an outdoor painting workshop that will allow par-
ticipants to make their masterpieces while contemplating the Balcon de Europa. See page 15