March for equality

cess, with the enthusiastic participation of students and staff from 10 primary and secondary schools, as well as the support of the Local Police, Civil Protection, and the Red Cross. At the end of the march, certificates were awarded to the schools, police, and the Red Cross for their involvement in the event. Local mayor, Juan José Ruiz Joya, also addressed the crowds, thanking participants for their commitment to equality and urging students to take the lead in advancing gender equality.

The events for International Women’s Day continue until Wednesday, March 15.

THE Spanish government announced the restoration of 1,800 metres squared of beach space along the Playa de Chilches, near Benajarafe in a statement made on Tuesday, March 7.

The project has received an investment of €145,000 over the past few months, resulting in the recuperation of several small coves and the removal of unsightly breakwaters and pipes. An estimated 30,000 kilograms of damaged pipes were removed, covering 170 metres along the beach.

A further 26,000 kilograms of debris, including dangerous materials such as asbestos, was removed from the beach in a clean­up project.

Authorities took a visit to one of the areas targeted in the project on Tuesday, where they expressed their satisfaction with the work. The work has recovered a new leisure space for residents and visitors to enjoy, with a newly­recovered space covering around 1,800 metres squared.

The work has been completed in time for the busy summer season so residents and visitors can take advantage of the picturesque coast.