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Health department signs agreement with redundant Dénia medics

The Minister of Health, Marciano Gómez, signed the agreement of the Negotiating Committee of the 1st Collective Agreement for the redundant employees of the Department of Health of Dénia. This agreement will govern the working conditions of the redundant employees of the Department of Health of Dénia, subrogated by virtue of Decree 14/2024, of the Council.

This is a first step towards achieving the objective of the Ministry of Health that professionals in health departments that have moved to direct management and that have been subrogated, as is the case in Dénia, progressively have the same legal regime as the rest of public health personnel.

In this sense, the minister highlighted that it is a matter of working within a regulatory framework “to homogenize the legal regime of workers, rationalize and equalize their conditions in all areas of public health and, therefore, also for personnel who become part of the public health system after the change in management model”.

With this signature, an agreement has been formalized, on the one hand, to increase salaries from the date of subrogation of the staff, that is, February 1, 2024; on the other hand, a preliminary agreement on salary updates and other working conditions that will enter into force from the date on which the General Directorate of Budgets issues the prior and mandatory report relating to the measures that must take effect in the 2025 financial year.

Thus, the Ministry of Health will apply, with effect from the date of subrogation of the redundant staff of the Department of Dénia, February 1, 2024, an increase of 2.5% on their fixed remuneration recognized in their previous collective agreement, which will be consolidated for future years.

Salary update and other working conditions

Regarding the measures subject to the issuance of the prior and favourable report from the General Directorate of Budgets, these include the duration of working days, days of free time, measures in matters of equality and training, as well as the improvement of social benefits and the updating of remuneration.

In this sense, an annual working day of 1,676 hours is established for the day shift and night shift systems. The duration and regulation of the annual working day of the continuous care shift system (TAC) remains in force, established at 1,847 hours per year, and staff with a continuous care shift system (TDAC) will work an annual working day of 1,676 hours.

In addition, regarding the days of free disposal, workers will be able to enjoy 6 paid days of free disposal for each calendar year of effective work, each of which will be equivalent to 7 hours of working time.

Regarding training, the agreement states that workers with at least one year of recognized seniority are entitled to a paid leave of 28 hours per year for professional training for employment linked to the company’s activity, cumulative for periods of a maximum of five years, which will be applied under the same terms as currently.

The agreement also establishes the commitment of the Ministry of Health during the 2025 financial year to continue the negotiations of the First Collective Agreement for the terminated employees of the Department of Health of Dénia.

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Nearly 40 fines issued to scooter drivers in Dénia in one week

During the week of May 5th-11th, the Dénia Local Police increased their enforcement of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs), resulting in 38 fines.

The main violations detected were:

Circulate through pedestrian areas or sidewalks

Do not wear a helmet

Driving under the minimum age

Riding with a passenger.

In this regard, the Dénia Local Police reminds you of the basic regulations for driving a vehicle:

Maximum speed: 25 km/h

Minimum age: 15 years

Mandatory use of helmet

Lighting: front white light and rear red light

Permitted areas: 20-30 lanes and bike lane

It is forbidden to drive in pedestrian areas or pavements.

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Couple jailed for robberies using the “hug” method in Malaga and Alicante

The Guardia Civil has arrested a man and a woman, both 38 years old, for allegedly committing six crimes in Malaga and Alicante using the “hug” approach. After appearing before a judge, they were ordered to be held in custody.

On May 1st in Calpe (Alicante), police from the investigation area of the town’s main post saw a suspicious car driving at a low speed. The vehicle’s occupants were particularly interested in older folks passing through the region.

Given these odd conditions, investigators checked the vehicle’s database and determined it was associated with previous crimes. They then identified the occupants, verifying that each had an arrest warrant for a robbery committed weeks earlier in Marbella, according to a Guardia Civil statement.

Key information concerning the arrest:

A 38-year-old man and woman were arrested for six crimes in Malaga and Alicante.
They employed the hugging approach to perpetrate crimes.
They have been linked to a violent robbery in Marbella.
The embrace technique is a frequent practice among organised crime groups.

A couple arrested for robbery with the hug method

While police were conducting the arrest, it was discovered that the same couple had committed a theft in Calpe, stealing two gold chains from a tourist by fondling and personal contact. A thorough examination linked them to four other similar events since April.

Significant economic damage

Several high-end watches were violently robbed in Jávea, Pilar de la Horadada, and Marbella. Jewellery and watches were also stolen in La Nucía, Calpe, and Pedreguer. The anticipated financial loss surpasses €140,000. Both detainees were taken before Denia Investigating Court No. 2 and sentenced to prison.

Criminal organisations’ methods of operation

The hug method is a popular tactic among organised travel groups.
They prefer elderly persons or those in vulnerable positions as their victims.
They distract their victims with phoney gestures of affection before stealing things.

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Woman dies after being struck by a train while crossing the track in Villena, Alicante

One person died yesterday, Monday May 12th after being struck by an Intercity train travelling from Valencia to Cartagena in Villena (Alicante) while crossing an unauthorised point, according to Renfe sources. The main hypothesis is suicide, although the circumstances are still being clarified, according to sources.

According to Guardia Civil sources, the call to 112 was received around 5:00 p.m., and the body was recovered at 7:00 p.m.

Renfe reported that the incident happened at 4:57 p.m. and involved five trains. As a result, an alternative bus route has been established for medium-distance trains. Service resumed at 7:15 p.m.