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Name Day
ON Friday, January 20, Berja celebrated its name day. The birthday was nothing to do with the festivity of San Sebastian which was celebrated throughout Almeria but of Berja’s Municipal Flag. It was 23 years ago that Berja Town Hall was authorised to adopt the flag.
Local talent
THE talent of local Almerian chefs shone in Madrid thanks to Sabores Almeria at one of the most important gastronomic forums in the world. Madrid Fusion was held at IFEMA from January 23 to 25. Almeria successfully hosted its own stand that offered numerous activities.
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Broadband
“Broadband already reaches 92 per cent of Almeria, by 2025 it will be 100 per cent,” confirmed Maria Gonzalez Veracruz, Secretary of State for Telecommunications. She added: “In view of the physical connection challenge, the deployment of 100 per cent fibre throughout the province is a 21stcentury highway for Almeria’s homes.”
Mayoral promise
IN relation to the upcoming elections in May, mayor, Maria del Mar Vazquez, said she aspires to “continue improving Almera with humility, hard work and enthusiasm.” She confirmed that she is looking forward to “listening to the people of Almería, solving their problems and creating opportunities.”
Work experience
WORK experience and training for 90 unemployed people in HuercalOvera has begun. With new training projects for 60 people which have been put in place, in addition to the 30 workers hired, this represents an investment of nearly €1 million in employment in the municipality.
