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First prize for the best working conditions By Adele Land MOJACAR can now proudly boast that it officially is home to an award winning town council responsible for the improvement of workplaces across the community. The beautiful whitewashed hill-top town has a long, multi-faceted history which covers over 4,000 years. Populated by Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Greeks, and Moors, it still remains a junction for many cultures and in more recent years expats in particular. This melting pot of a conurbation can now add a new accolade to its colourful record. The prize, awarded by the Muprespa Brotherhood, comes after the work the council has done in reducing workplace accidents and occupational diseases, and now the local government can reap the rewards with an important incentive bonus which will add to town coffers for future projects. The town council smashed all of the requirements need-
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Peddling power CYCLING world basks in Mojacarâs wonders HAVING already proven itself as a much-loved and exclusive cycling site, Mojacar is set to the key destination in a new international race expected to draw thousands of contestants. See page 14
Exclusive exploits MOJACAR grabs the spotlight once again AN assembly for the most beautiful towns and villages of southern Spain took place last week and saw Mojacar, a world-renowned picture postcard town, play a central role in the proceedings. See page 20
Albox axing DEADLY caterpillars and dangerous roots SAFETY is coming first in the Albox area as a huge municipal project gets underway to tackle the threats of tree roots causing structural mayhem and the annual emergence of the dreaded pine processionary caterpillar. See page 67
ed by law and has made investments on improving the conditions of workers. A new bonus scheme was also introduced to benefit workers with 5 per cent of share profits being paid into social security assets, which will help workforces across the town. The award, presented in public recognition to the council and those involved including companies and organisations that have contributed to the improvement in environment and safety, was received by the mayor of
Mojacar, Rosa Maria Cano. She welcomed the prize and expressed gratitude on behalf of the council. The mayor also wanted to highlight the importance, both for her and for the gov-
ernment in power, that she has always had to comply strictly with all safety standards that mark the law, observing compliance, for the sake of the interests of municipal workers.
Shooting star ALBOX poetry competitionâs worthy winner A COLLECTION named âChildren of Halleyâs Cometâ was awarded at a prestigious poetry competition held in Al-
box, which saw entrants from all across the globe submit magic from their imagination. See page 68