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Easter message from the EWN
AS Easter approaches, the Euro Weekly News would like to wish all of our readers a happy and joyous holiday. Easter is a time of deep significance for many residents in Spain, as it represents the triumph of life over death and hope over despair. At the Euro Weekly News, we are proud to be a part of the vibrant and diverse community in Spain. We believe that it is important to not only report on the news, but to also engage with the communities that we serve.
As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded of the values that are important to us as a community. We are reminded of the importance of compassion, forgiveness,
Police radars
SEMANA SANTA is here and with it a massive influx of tourists, both Spanish and European flock to the coast to spend the Easter holidays on the beach. Rightly so. The quiet coastal towns along the Costa Calida are bursting with holidaymakers and while we enjoy the added ambiance in the bars and restaurants we don’t necessarily enjoy the added chaos on the roads. Tourists in holiday mode and unfamiliar with their surroundings can make for crowded and sometimes dangerous traffic situations. The Guardia Civil anticipating this has put in place a special operation that will see approximately 200 Guardia Civil police officers carrying out surveillance, control, and regulation patrols. There will also be five fixed speed control points and five mobile vehicles with radar. The operation is concentrated around the entrance of the tourists and their exit where the traffic is due to be more intense, for example on the A7 where it links with the A30 and the RM19. This operation will also include alcohol and drug patrols, it strives to prevent as many accidents as possible so we are free to enjoy the Easter holidays.
Cultural activities
ARCHENA are running an extensive cultural programme called ‘Archena Tu Paraíso’ (Archena your paradise). It is ongoing until May 26.The programme includes many activities like a show cooking event along with a market where you can purchase fresh produce and then take part in the cooking show. There will be a conference about Pablo Picasso and a cocktail workshop. There will be live music and wine tastings, galas and festivals. They have included some sporting events like the ‘Crazy Run Huertana’, a fight night and a sports day.
There will of course be a range of activities for children like a circus workshop, the children’s folklore festival, concerts for teenagers and other activities such the Escape Room in the youth centre. This cultural programme will also hold an employment fair and a business and commercial Gala.
Some events have an entrance fee, most are free of charge. For more information about the schedule, the location of each event etc you can find the full programme on the ‘Turismo Region de Murcia’ web page (Tourism Region of Murcia).
and hope, and we are grateful for the opportunities to celebrate with our loved ones and neighbours.
We wish you all a happy Easter. May this holiday bring you peace, joy, and renewed hope for the future, and may we continue to come together as a community in the spirit of love and unity.
