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PP RECLAIMS MURCIA
IN a significant political turnaround, the Popular Party (PP) has successfully reconquered one of its traditional strongholds, the Region of Murcia. During the general elections on July 23, the PP secured four out of 10 deputies in the Congress of Deputies, narrowly missing its goal of five representatives. The party’s victory was also reflected in the Senate, where it won three out of four seats from Murcia.
The PP’s triumph in Murcia has unseated Vox, the party that previously emerged victorious in the region, effectively doubling its seats and almost doubling its votes. PSOE, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party, managed to retain its three seats in the Lower House, signalling a recovery from previous setbacks. With improved voter confidence, the PSOE secured 25 per cent of the votes, a significant increase compared to the regional elections held just two months earlier.
Vox experienced a disappointing night in the Region, losing votes compared to previous elections. The party,
ON Thursday, July 20, the prestigious Economic Association of Friends of the Country in Cartagena witnessed the gathering of the jury to announce the recipient of the esteemed ‘Cartagena Person of the Year’ award for 2022.
Among numerous remarkable candidates, María Gómez García, the talented which celebrated its first electoral triumph in 2019, now finds itself as the third political force in Murcia. This result underscores the changing dynamics within the rightwing spectrum.
Sumar, represented by Javier Sánchez Serna from Unidas Podemos, retained its seat and will continue to have Murcian representation in the next legislature.
Person of the Year
chef and co owner of the Michelin starred Magoga Restaurant, emerged as the welldeserved winner. Cartagena’s mayor, Noelia Arroyo, lauded María’s culinary journey, emphasising her invaluable contributions to local gastronomy. The mayor also highlighted María’s efforts to promote tourism to the city, attracting national and international attention.
The award ceremony, set for October 7, will celebrate María’s commitment to Cartagena and her exceptional culinary artistry that has put the city on the map of quality culinary tourism.
Accessible beaches
CARTAGENA’S city council, Famdif, and ‘la Caixa’ Foundation have collaborated to create three assisted water access areas for people with reduced mobility at San Ginés, Puerto Bello, and Playa Honda beaches. The service, supervised by Cristina Mora, the councillor for Social Policy, includes accessible facilities like parking, toilets, showers, amphibious chairs, lifts, life jackets, and umbrellas.
Juan Jesús Lozano from Caixa Bank expressed pride in the initiative, which benefits over 200 people from Famdif. This service is available until August 31, from 11.30am to 7pm, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The service welcomes people of all ages with functional diversity or reduced mobility, promoting equal access to beach enjoyment in Cartagena.
CELEBRATING INCLUSION: Everyone deserves beach bliss.
