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Guardamar hoteliers are still demonstrating against the new terrace rules

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A prestigious law firm, López Graña, has been hired by the ‘Platform for People Affected by the Regulations for the Occupation of Public Roads in Shops in Guardamar del Segura’ to defend its interests against the new municipal regulations that affect the installation of terraces in the town. In comparison to neighbouring municipalities like Torrevieja or Santa Pola, the platform believes that the measure imposed by the City Council is a response to political interests and jeopardises the viability of its enterprises.

According to the portal, 55% of the terraces have not yet processed their licence, and the mayor of Guardamar is allegedly utilising his social networks to exert pressure on industry business owners. They also take issue with the City Council sending representatives to measure and take pictures of the terraces and the announcement that signs will be put up right away in the impacted locations. In addition, they assert that “they have documented how the mayor has ignored their allegations and that the technical reports used to justify the regulations do not conclude a real benefit for the citizens.”

With López Graña’s help, the platform has chosen to take legal action in response to what they perceive to be “harassment by the City Council” in an effort to halt the ordinance. “We will not willingly dismantle our terraces. Those impacted believe a judge will need to issue an order if they wish to remove them. It is important to keep in mind that this new rule forbids the use of any signage or protective element after business hours and mandates the instant removal of platforms and fixed enclosures with no chance of reinstallation.

Hoteliers have organised weekly protests against the proposal, which comes soon before Easter. They will call for protests at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 12:00 on Friday 7th March and every Friday after that to voice their disapproval of the rules. The platform, which unites over 70 local businessmen, feels that the action jeopardises the life of many families and has a significant impact on Guardamar del Segura’s hotel industry.

“For decent and safe terraces, yes to platforms” is the slogan that the hoteliers are using to express their will to keep protesting until the City Council makes the necessary adjustments.

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Driver arrested, one dead and two injured after car hits cyclists in Calpe

In El Mascarat, a motorist allegedly struck a large group of cyclists after veering off the road on the N-332 highway, passing through Calpe. The incident resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of a 14-year-old child, the deceased’s son, with a fractured femur. The 20-year-old car driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with three offences: injury, homicide, and violation of road safety.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20th, the catastrophic incident transpired. Two Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) units, a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, and a medical helicopter were initially mobilised by the CICU (Centre for Emergency Medical Assistance). The cyclist’s death was verified by medical services after he fell off the cliff following the violent collision. His 14-year-old son was transported to Dénia Hospital due to a fractured femur. In addition, an additional 20-year-old man was treated for anxiety attacks and released on the scene.


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Firefighters extinguish fire in a restaurant in the centre of Murcia

A fire that erupted in the early hours of Friday April 18th was extinguished by the firefighters of Murcia. Sources from the Firefighting Service say that the incident happened at a restaurant located in the heart of Murcia, at Plaza de las Flores.

In the early morning, the kitchen on the first floor of the establishment was the site of a fire that began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and did not result in any injuries.

Thirteen rescuers and three fire engines were dispatched to the location. The personnel successfully extinguished the fire and returned to their base one hour later.

The square was cordoned off by the Murcia Local Police to mitigate potential hazards, according to the same sources.


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Two years in prison for smashing a glass in a young man’s face

The Alicante Court has sentenced a 33-year-old man to two years in prison for assaulting another man and causing facial injuries by breaking a glass during a dispute at a nightclub in Aspe.

The defendant, who was 27 years old at the time, arrived at the establishment with three other unidentified individuals at approximately 5:10 a.m. on February 17th, 2019. The altercation ensued within the establishment.

The victim was involved in an incident with the four for reasons that remain unexplained. The defendant struck him in the face with a glass, resulting in a fracture that needed medical attention, and the four individuals who were present at the time began punching and shoving him.

The victim, who was 22 years old at the time of the incident, required 63 days to recuperate from the injuries sustained in the attack, according to the sentence issued by a court in the Tenth Section.

At the commencement of the April 14th hearing, the defendant acknowledged the assault after reaching a resolution with respect to the allegations. Consequently, the sentence determines that he is guilty of the offence of bodily injury with deformity. Consequently, he is sentenced to two years in prison, with the sentence suspended.

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Additionally, the court ruling mandates that the victim be prohibited from approaching within 300 metres for a period of three years and that he be awarded €9,000 in compensation, with the obligation to pay the sum in monthly instalments of €500.


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