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ISSUE NO. 1811
19 - 25 March 2020
AMONGST the doom and gloom of recent events, Euro Weekly would like to communicate a message of hope, compassion, and solidarity. We must let go of our individualism by remembering the importance and meaning of community. A pandemic virus cannot be beaten on the individual level. We must act together to ensure that we can all enjoy a brighter future. The healthiest and strongest members of our community can be a liability to
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EASTER PROCESSIONS OFF THE coronavirus crisis has led to the cancellation of Easter Week processions across Almeria. The provincial capital was one of the first to announce processions are not going ahead. A notification from the city’s council, brotherhoods’ association and the Bishopric of the Diocese said the decision had been reached by “common agreement and with deep regret,” stressing the “health of all Almerians is a priority objective at these times.” News of the cancellation of the Huercal-Overa proces-
sions, among the most important in the province, followed in a notification from the municipality’s association of brotherhoods. “Conscious of the measures adopted by all institutions, we have to give preference to the health and well-being of the members of the brotherhoods and the public in general, contributing as many measures as allowed to struggle for the solution to this pandemic we are suffering.” Cuevas del Almanzora mayor Antonio Fernandez described the decision to cancel his municipality’s proces-
the most vulnerable groups. Hence, the importance of respecting the rules and regulations in place. Now isn’t the time to mourn your afternoon pint at the pub or yearn for your time at the beach. Now is a time to think; about the elderly, the medical staff who sacrifice their time and health, people with chronic illnesses, and the people who cannot stockpile goods. Take this time to better yourself and, more importantly, the community you know and love.
sions as “necessary due to the alarm situation and very necessary to avoid contagion.” Other local authorities announcing Easter processions are off include Vera, Albox, Olula de Rio, Macael, Cantoria, Pulpi, Arboleas and Carboneras.