Summer escape

Catherine McGeer

IN a heartwarming gesture of compassion and solidarity, the National Police is extending a helping hand to a group of Ukrainian children. Amidst the challenging circumstances their homeland is facing, these children have found respite in the embrace of the Spanish town of San Pedro del Pinatar. From now until August 27, a total of 35 children will revel in a much­needed vacation, courtesy of the National Police. They will be staying in the Youth Hostel of San Pedro del Pinatar.

The welcoming ceremony was graced by the presence of Ángela Gaona Cabrera, the mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, and Ignacio Fermín del Olmo, the Superior Chief of the National Police in the Region of Murcia. The children will be granted a reprieve from their hardships as they bask in the sun­kissed beaches and partake in various recreational and sports activities arranged by the Youth Department. This display of international camaraderie not only provides a break from adversity but also highlights the power of collective goodwill.

THE Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has launched an operation named ‘August 15’ to ensure safe travels during this peak season with an estimated 427,500 trips in the Murcia region.

This initiative, part of the Special Summer Operation 2023, involves 200 officers from the Guardia Civil’s traffic sector. These officers will