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mass at the Church of El Sal‐vador, starting at approxi‐mately 10.15am.

The proposed route will take participants from the church to the municipal stadi‐um’s gates, then through Calle Puerto de la Cruz, Calle

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It will continue along Aveni‐da Rey Juan Carlos I, Carrera de la Concepción, and Car‐retera Suspiro del Moro. From there, it will turn onto Calle Molvizar, leading to Camino de la Vega Primera, and finally reaching the Rio Verde before ascending to Torrecuevas.

The event promises to be a unique spectacle as the town honours its agricultural her‐itage and traditions while paying tribute to San Isidro.

“It’s all Greek to me.”

Means that something is difficult to understand due to its complexity. This expression was coined by Shakespeare who used it literally in Julius Caesar.

TORRE DEL MAR proudly received the prestigious ‘Q’ for Quality Certification for its remarkable Cultural Centre building, formerly known as the Nuestra Señora del Carmen Antigua Azucarera Sugar Factory on Friday, May 5.

This remarkable achievement comes as a result of the dedicated ef‐forts by the local tourism officials and the local council to attain the cov ‐eted award.

Jesús Pérez Atencia, the local deputy mayor, an ‐nounced the news empha‐sising that Torre del Mar has been working tireless‐ly to elevate their status as a tourist destination. The goal is to provide top‐notch services, attract more tourists seeking quality cultural ex ‐peirences, and enhance staff training.

Thanks to the hard work of the Sugar Factory’s staff and the expert guidance of local consultants, the certification audit was a resounding success. Not a single non ‐ compliance with standards was found, making this achievement even more impressive.

Now, the town eagerly awaits official certification from OCA GLOBAL, the certifying company, and the Spanish Institute for Tourism Quality (ICTE). This milestone aligns with Torre del Mar’s strategic plan for sustainable tourism, aiming to be ‐come a more innovative and competitive destina ‐tion.

AMNESTY Internation‐al’s Malaga branch is ral‐lying the community in Axarquia to unite against the injustice faced by the persecuted Baha’i reli‐gious minority in Iran.

All are invited to a grip‐ping documentary screening at the Patrimo‐nial Museum (MUPAM) in Malaga on Friday, May 12, at 6pm.

With the aim of shed‐ding light on the harrow‐ing plight of the Baha’i community, the must‐see documentary ‘Oth‐ers in Their Own Land’ by the talented Iranian‐Canadian director, Farid Haerinejad, will be screened.

The audience will be taken on a heart‐wrenching but informa‐tive journey that exposes the brutal reality of arbi‐trary arrests, house de‐molitions, land seizures, and invasive raids carried out by the Iranian au‐thorities.

The thought‐provok‐ing documentary will form the basis of inter‐esting discussions and fu‐ture campaigns for ac‐tivists and human rights champions in the Amnesty International group.

Amnesty International is a non‐governmental organisation that advo‐cates for human rights globally. Founded in 1961, the organisation operates in more than 150 countries.

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THE community in Velez ‐Malaga is paying tribute to the power of social media af‐ter a Facebook post helped a concerned son to find his mother who was reported missing on Thursday, May 4.

Paul Dale wrote a missing person appeal on Facebook, triggering an outpouring of support from the communi‐ty. News quickly spread across social media net ‐works, catching the attention of a French gentleman who spotted Jasmine safe and well on Friday, May 5 and got in touch.

Paul’s mother Jasmine, who is in her early 70s, went off‐grid due to poor network connections during a solo motorhome trip.

Paul had last contacted his mother on Sunday, April 29 during her stay at a campsite in Velez‐Malaga, but was be‐lieved to have headed to ‐wards Granada.

Overwhelmed with grati‐tude, Jasmine’s family ex‐pressed their deep thanks to the community for their help in finding the mother and grandmother. Countless indi‐viduals joined forces, sharing information, offering advice, and expressing relief once Jasmine was found.

Jasmine herself also com‐mented, apologising for caus‐ing any concern and explain‐ing the situation.

Now, with Jasmine back in touch, her family is exploring additional safety measures for her ongoing adventure, to ensure peace of mind for all.

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EXCITEMENT was all around as CD Almuñecar City football club hosted its first‐ever ‘Family Fi‐esta’ on Saturday, May 6. The event held at Parque El Majuelo was the perfect finale to a thrilling season and a chance for supporters and players to mingle.

The event attracted a vibrant crowd and was described by organisers as a resounding suc‐cess. Club Manager George Jermy explained “This is the grand finale to our season, brought to you by CD Almunecar City and Malaga City Football Academies. We have opened our doors to the public, thanks to the support of Al‐ munecar Council. It’s been a day of fun and community with activities for the whole fami‐ly.”

True to its name, the Family Fiesta was open to all and admission was free. The venue boast‐ed numerous bouncy castles for children and teenagers to enjoy with unlimited access throughout the day. There were also fair stalls around the park including face painting and arts and crafts, as well as a creche and a re‐freshment stand serving food and drinks. Live music also filled the air throughout the party, creating a lively atmosphere.

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TORROX is set to ignite with the roaring engines and adrenaline as the third edition of the Tor ‐rox Motorcycle Day takes place on Sunday, May 14. Organised by the legendary Moto Tor‐rox biker gang, this thrilling event promises to be an action ‐ packed extravaganza.

The event aims to cel ‐ebrate all things motor ‐sport with enthusiasts from throughout the re‐gion expected to visit.

The event is also being organised in aid of chari‐ty with all proceeds set to be donated to two re‐markable causes: two lo‐cal neighbourhood asso‐ciations, the Taller de la Amistad, and the Fun ‐dación Alberto 3 Huevos. Spectators can register

THRILLING: Organisers are revving their engines for the exciting event.