LOCAL NEWS – THURSDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2012

LA NUCIA NOTARY WELCOMES FOREIGNERS

The Extensión Administrativa Municipal in the town of La Nucía, will offer Notary services to foreigners, in their own language. The legal service will be offered in English, French, German and Dutch, as well as in Valencian and Castilian, every Tuesday from 9 to 11 in the morning.

This is a huge leap for integration of foreign residents into the Spanish system and is thought to be a unique, but positive move. This new municipal service will be operational on Tuesday, February 14, but appointments are required due to the expected popularity of the service. Appointments can be made by calling 966875410 or the Notary itself 96 588 0278.

FLU CASES INCREASED

According to the department of health, flu cases in the Valencia community have increased by 30% this week, registering 102.5 cases per 100,000 people, compared to 78.9% of last week.

Minister of Health, Luis Rosado, said that despite this increase, the figure is still lower than that recorded last year at this time and is below the national average.

The flu is mostly affecting children under 4 years, followed by the 5 to 14 years age group, whereas the least affected are adults over the age of 65, most of whom are eligible for the annual flu jab.

In total, 91.08% of the 231 cumulative cases had not been vaccinated, causing the minister to point out the importance of a vaccination strategy, especially in risk groups, which is clearly effective.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LEASE CANCELLED

The coalition government of Orihuela has announced that it is to rescind the lease on a community centre in the town of El Escorratel, which has never opened to the public, but has cost 1,000 euro per month since the contract was signed in 2008.

The deputy mayor, Pedro Mancebo, made the statement in a press conference, stating that the building had already cost 46,000 euro of municipal funds and served no purpose, so the contract would be terminated as part of the government commitment to reduce spending.

COLD AFFECTING VALENTINE´S FLOWERS

The cooperation of flower cultivators in Pilar de la Horadada, Flomar, has announced that the cold weather has caused a reduction in stock for lovers to give on Valentine´s day by around 40%.

However, there will still be around 700,000 stems available in time for the day of lovers, picked from fields that would cover the space of around 40 football fields, with around 40 different varieties being on offer.

NEW TIMETABLE FOR MUNICIPAL POOL

The sports department of the Torrevieja town hall has announced that the public swimming pool opening hours during the month of February will be on Mondays from 17:00 to 21:30, Tuesday to Thursday from 08:30 to 13:30 and 17: 00 to 21:30 and Saturday from 08:30 to 12:30.

They also announced that they are in the process of putting together a schedule of events at the facility, including a range of swimming lessons for children.