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12/10/2025

Two people arrested for robbing and extorting a driver involved in an accident in El Ejido

The Civil Guard's Almería Command has arrested two people involved in a robbery and subsequent attempted extortion of a driver involved in an accident in the Cuatro Vientos area of El Ejido (Almería). The crimes they are charged with are theft and extortion.

This action is part of the ongoing work carried out by the Civil Guard in crime prevention services in the province of Almería.

The events occurred when the detainees approached a crashed vehicle and, pretending to assist the driver, took advantage of his vulnerable state to steal cash and a state-of-the-art cell phone. They subsequently contacted the victim by phone and demanded payment of 500 euros in exchange for the return of his belongings, setting a specific location for the delivery under threats and coercion.

The victim filed the corresponding report at the Civil Guard headquarters at the Main Post in El Ejido (Almería), which allowed for a discreet operation that concluded with the arrest of the suspects at the agreed-upon location and the recovery of the stolen belongings.

This service once again demonstrates how the Civil Guard is an example of a dedicated, efficient public service worthy of recognition as a force dedicated to the effective protection of citizens.

The Civil Guard reminds the public of the importance of reporting any criminal act; each report allows for swift and effective action to protect citizens' rights, as has occurred in this case.

The detainees were brought before the Court of First Instance and Investigation No. 2 of El Ejido as alleged perpetrators of theft and extortion.
Source: Diario de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

A ONCE ticket seller gives away the biggest prize of her life: her mother wins €240,000 in Almería

Luck has smiled on an unknown person in the capital of Almería, where the ONCE weekend draw yesterday, Saturday, October 11, yielded a Sueldazo of €2,000 per month for 10 years, for a total sum of €240,000.

The prize was awarded to María Molina, who sold the winning ticket on Avenida la Estación in the capital of Almería.

Molina, who has been an ONCE member and ticket seller since 2019, told the fortune from her kiosk, where she waits for her customers every day, on Avenida de la Estación.

But not content with that, Molina left the fortune at home, specifically at her mother's. “What a great joy to be able to help her with her retirement,” she says, excited. “I'm so happy, I can't explain how much it means to me. It's the same year my mother was born, and that's why we always take her, and look how lucky she's been.”

María had to stop physical therapy due to wrist problems, but her hand doesn't shake when it comes to handing out prizes: it's the third big one she's given away since she joined this house. “It's a huge honor, it really is,” the saleswoman concludes, on the verge of tears.

Saturday's drawing was held to commemorate World Mental Health Day. She also won another €20,000 with a winning coupon in Huelva. The remaining prizes were shared between the Valencian Community and the Basque Country.

The ONCE Weekend Big Salary offers, every Saturday and Sunday, a five-digit main prize and a series of 300,000 euros, plus 5,000 euros per month for 20 consecutive years for a single coupon. And prizes of 2,000 euros per month for 10 consecutive years for four other coupons. This Tuesday, October 14, the Eurojackpot, the European mega-lottery sold in Spain by ONCE and 18 other countries in the European Economic Area, is offering its largest jackpot, a prize of 56 million euros.

ONCE coupons are part of the Organization's social, safe, responsible, and solidarity-based lottery products, which, from their design to their marketing, implement controls to neutralize uncontrolled consumption, expressly prohibiting sales to minors or consumption on credit, among other measures. The Organization maintains its responsibility to its citizens by promoting a responsible gaming policy with the most stringent evaluation and monitoring systems defined by the World Lottery Association and the European Lottery Association.

ONCE coupons are sold by the Organization's more than 20,700 retailers. They can also be purchased at https://www.juegosonce.es/ and at authorized partner establishments.
Source: La Voz de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

The cheapest town in Almería to buy a house: they cost 80% less than the national average

Housing is perhaps one of the biggest problems facing Spain today. Buying a home is becoming a real challenge for thousands of Spaniards, especially young people, who see their salaries consumed by ever-rising rents.

In Almería, according to the latest report prepared by Idealista, there is one municipality whose price per square meter is less than 80% of the national average. This is Vélez-Blanco, the cheapest town to buy a home in the entire province of Almería, with an average price of €505 per square meter.

A country house for less than €50,000
For references beyond the price of this municipality, the national average is around €2,517/m2 and that of the province of Almería is €1,442/m2; Vélez-Blanco thus registers a price well below the general cost of housing in the rest of the country and the region.

Housing prices in this Almería town, despite still being the cheapest, have also experienced a progressive rise in recent years. Data from just over a year ago placed the average price per square meter at €397, representing an increase of more than 25%.

However, Vélez-Blanco continues to boast some gems at prices well below the provincial average. This is reflected in the report prepared by Idealista, which highlights a 226-square-meter farmhouse for sale for less than €50,000. Also featured is a two-story mansion with a water mill and a surface area of 875 square meters for less than €220,000.
Source: La Voz de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

The Civil Guard celebrates its day in Almería, where crime is "five points below the national level."

"Almería's geographical location makes us a strategic point against drug trafficking and illegal immigration, and in the face of these challenges, the Civil Guard demonstrates its operational capacity, courage, and coordination with other police forces every day. Your presence in all the municipalities of this province guarantees that security reaches every corner of our land."

With these words, the Subdelegate of the Spanish Government in Almería, José María Martín, addressed the central institutional event of the Civil Guard Command, on a day as important as October 12th, the day that marks the feast of Our Lady of Pilar, patron saint of the Corps, and also Hispanic Heritage Day, which commemorates the history and unity of Spain.

Martín also highlighted that Almería maintains a crime rate five points below the national average, a reflection of the force's commitment and responsibility, as well as its constant, silent, and exemplary service throughout the province.

Authorities present and opening of the ceremony
The ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Almería Command barracks and was presided over by the Deputy Government Delegate and the Command's Colonel, José Antonio Carvajal Cantarero, accompanied by local and provincial authorities, including the Mayor of Almería, María del Mar Vázquez, and the Government Delegate of the Andalusian Regional Government in Almería, Aránzazu Martín Moya, as well as judicial, military, and civil society representatives.

Those in attendance closely followed the parade parade and the raising of the national flag, which marked the beginning of the ceremony and reflected the characteristic discipline and order of the force.

Statement by the Head of the Command
Colonel José Antonio Carvajal Cantarero, who opened the ceremony, highlighted the professionalism and effectiveness of the Civil Guard. He also emphasized the importance of this day for the force. “It is not just a religious holiday or a corporate event; it is the celebration of an ideal, a vocation that unites thousands of men and women under the banner of public service. The choice of the Virgin of Pilar is no coincidence; it represents strength, protection, and faith.”

He also highlighted the role of the Civil Guard in the region: “The Civil Guard has reaffirmed its role as a defender of democratic values, individual liberties, and compliance with the law throughout the country. The key to our success lies in maintaining, for 181 years, our military nature as our fundamental values, honor as our main motto, our worthy character, and our unwavering vocation to serve Spain and its society.”

He also highlighted the ongoing cooperation with the National Police, the Armed Forces, the Local Police, and the emergency services, as well as the coordination with the judicial and prosecutorial authorities, noting that this collaboration constitutes one of the greatest strengths of the country's public security system.

Presentation of decorations and recognitions
Throughout the ceremony, the dedication and commitment of the members of the Civil Guard to the safety and well-being of citizens was recognized.

During the ceremony, the Cross of the Order of Military Merit with white distinction, the Silver Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard, and the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard with white distinction were presented, as well as the Royal and Military Order of San Hermenegild in the Badge category and in the Cross category to various commanders.

A major and a Civil Guard member received the Cross of Military Merit with white distinction, a lieutenant was awarded the Royal and Military Order of San Hermenegild in the Badge category, and a sergeant was awarded the same order in the Cross category.

In addition, five Civil Guard officers received the Cross of Constancy in Service, while seven other officers, along with a Chief Inspector of the National Police Corps, were recognized with the Civil Guard Cross of Merit in various categories, thus recognizing their effort, commitment, and professional career.

The ceremony also included recognition for institutions and organizations that collaborate closely with the Civil Guard, highlighting the Deputy Secretary General of the Government Subdelegation, the Energy Department of the Territorial Delegation of Economy and Finance, and the Headquarters of the Army Maneuver and Firing Range in Viator, in gratitude for their constant support in training, safety, and operational coordination.

During the ceremony, the Habecu – Almería 2025 Academic Excellence Award was also presented to the daughter of an officer with an average grade of 9.86 out of 10, thus recognizing the effort and dedication of the sons and daughters of Civil Guard officers.

Tribute to the Fallen and Final Parade
One of the most moving moments of the day was the tribute to the Civil Guards who died in the line of duty, which highlighted the sacrifice and dedication of those who gave their lives protecting the public.

Following this tribute, the Civil Guard anthem was played and a parade by the Honor Unit, formed for the occasion, culminated the day with discipline, recognition, and emotion, demonstrating the cohesion and commitment of the Corps throughout the province.
Source: Diario de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

Palestinian girl, 12, 'dies' after suffering from malnutrition for months

Huda Abu al Naja, a 12-year-old Palestinian girl who suffered from malnutrition for months, has died in Nasser Hospital in Gaza, according to The Times of Israel.

Warning: This article contains images that some readers may find distressing.

Huda died of a "simple infection" on Friday that her immune system, weakened by months of malnutrition, could not fight off, the paper reported, citing a journalist from another Israeli newspaper, Haaretz.

When a Sky News team visited the hospital in July, they were told Huda had lost half her body weight since March.

Her mother said her needs were simple: fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and a bit of meat - but there was "virtually nothing to eat" after Israel shut the crossings into Gaza, and imposed a blockade.

Many of the children in the malnutrition ward she was on were being given dextrose in the absence of food - a mixture of sugar and water which has no nutritional value.

Ongoing restrictions on the entry of food aid have created a famine in Gaza City, according to the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and aid agencies, with mass hunger throughout the rest of the territory.

Data from Israeli border officials shows that the amount of food entering Gaza has frequently been below the "bare minimum" that the UN's famine-review agency says is necessary to meet basic needs.

In July, Huda said she knew she didn't look well.

"Before, I used to look like this," Huda said, pointing to a picture on her tablet.

"The war changed me. Malnutrition has turned my hair yellow because I lack protein. You see here, this is how I was before the war."

She was pleading for help.

"Can you help me travel abroad for treatment? I want to be like you. I'm a child. I want to play and be like you," she said.

International organisations had been campaigning for months before her death to secure her evacuation from the Gaza Strip, Haaretz reported.

To date, Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry says 461 people have died from malnutrition, including 157 children.

As part of Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, Israel has agreed to reopen five border crossings to help with the flow of food and other aid supplies into Gaza.

Israel's defence body overseeing aid, COGAT, said the amount entering Gaza was expected to rise to around 600 trucks each day, starting on Sunday.

Egypt said it was also sending 400 trucks on Sunday, with many pictured near the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza.

They were seen queuing at the border and getting mobbed by dozens of people in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, where Nasser Hospital is based.
Source: Sky News

12/10/2025

UK ticket-holder claims £25 million EuroMillions jackpot but two millionaires still missing

A single UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim their £25 million EuroMillions jackpot, The National Lottery said.

It's the second multimillion pounds win in the country in a single week.

The ticket-holder won £25,701,358 in Friday’s draw, after another UK ticket-holder won £26 million in the draw on October 3.

That prize was also claimed - but two more are still unclaimed.

On October 4, a single ticket-holder won the Lotto jackpot of £10,633,323.

They matched all six main numbers in the draw, 06, 08, 12, 33, 49, 59, to walk away with the jackpot. Organisers say this ticket was purchased in retail.

On October 8, the Lotto jackpot was won again, when a single ticket matched the six main numbers 02, 21, 42, 48, 56, 57 and it is now worth £2 million.

Both prizes are waiting to be claimed.

Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “It’s been an amazing couple of weeks with big multi-million pound prizes being won every few nights.

“We will look after the two EuroMillions winners and help them start to enjoy their amazing win.

“We hope to meet the Lotto winners soon, once we have a claim. So check those tickets and emails – remember it could be you!”
Source: ITV News

12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

Thermal anomaly in Almería: It's warming twice as fast as the global average. Why?

The province of Almería is experiencing historic warming. In 2024, its average temperature rose by 1.8°C, the largest increase in Spain, according to the Economic and Social Council (ESC) 2024 Socioeconomic and Employment Situation Report. This increase is not an isolated phenomenon: the western Mediterranean, where Almería is located, has been warming two to three times faster than the global average since the 1980s. This accelerated pace is causing more intense heat waves, prolonged droughts, and extreme rainfall events.

Why is Almería warming so fast?
The province combines several factors that intensify the heat: an arid and semi-arid climate, low atmospheric humidity, sparse vegetation cover, and dry, heat-retaining soils. The province has extensive dryland areas, large areas of greenhouses, and a coastline highly exposed to the Mediterranean, which increases the solar radiation received. The topography, with inland deserts like the Tabernas desert and mountain ranges that limit ventilation, also contributes to the temperature increase.

Climate change directly affects agriculture, especially dryland crops, which predominate in the province. Water scarcity and intensive use of irrigation put pressure on water resources, while desertification and loss of soil fertility are advancing in several inland regions.

Almería is not the only province affected by desertification. According to the CES Report, Granada, Ciudad Real, Seville, Badajoz, Córdoba, Huelva, Jaén, Cádiz, Málaga, Murcia, Albacete, and Alicante present high or very high risk levels. This shows that the southeast of the peninsula and part of the interior are at the forefront of climate vulnerability in Spain.

Extreme events have intensified. The October 2024 DANA (High Altitude Area Damage) caused significant flooding and material damage, particularly affecting low-income families. In rural areas and inland plains, the combination of dry soils and torrential rainfall multiplies the negative effects on homes and crops.

Social and Territorial Inequality
The ESC report also warns that climate change exacerbates social and territorial inequality. People living in more arid rural areas, with less access to water and services, suffer more from the effects of heat, drought, and natural disasters, while coastal municipalities face additional risks of salinization and sea level rise.

Adaptation initiatives are available to address these challenges. European programs such as Smart Rural 27 promote technological innovation, efficient water management, and rural resilience. The combination of sustainable policies, innovation, and community participation is considered key to protecting the province.

Furthermore, rising temperatures require a rethinking of territorial and agricultural planning. Reforestation of degraded areas, the introduction of drought-resistant crops, and the improvement of water infrastructure are priority measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The report concludes that Almería's future will depend on its capacity to adapt. Without effective policies and efficient resource management, the province could face worsening desertification, a loss of agricultural productivity, and greater social inequalities.
Source: Diario de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

The Algerian route explodes: 32% more illegal immigrants arrive in Almería by boat

3,846 immigrants entered Almería by sea and irregularly between January 1 and September 30. With an average of 14 arrivals per day, the province remains the hotspot of the migration crisis on the peninsula—only the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands have experienced greater flows so far this year—and accounts for 93% of all arrivals in Andalusia. Other Mediterranean provinces have much lower numbers, with 1,507 illegal immigrants in Murcia, 284 in Alicante, just over 200 in Cádiz, 36 in Granada, and 7 in Málaga. In September alone, 697 Africans entered Almería illegally, a figure that exceeds the statistics for all Andalusian provinces so far this year.

The number of travelers on drug boats and taxi boats received along the just over 200 kilometers of Almería coastline by State Security Forces in the first nine months of the year represents a 32% increase in arrivals compared to the same period last year, a figure that contrasts with the nearly 40% decrease in this illegal immigration in Spain (25,683 in 2025 and 41,166 in 2024). The increase in the irregular migratory flow that the province has been receiving is attributed to the increase in the Algerian route, which accounts for 85% of the people who have disembarked in the province, according to the latest report from the Coordination Center for Maritime Surveillance of Coasts and Borders. This year, 43 people of sub-Saharan origin have been identified, and another 58 arrived from different countries on the African continent.

Last year, up to October, 1,683 migrants from Algeria were assisted on the Almería coast, and in the first nine months of 2025, the number has risen to 3,302, representing a 96% increase compared to that nationality. Last year at this time, the two main migration routes shared 55% and 45% of arrivals. The other migration highway from Morocco has decreased by half, and this year, 443 travelers have been identified transiting through the Strait, compared to almost 1,100 the previous year. The Algerian route not only leads the migration flows to Almería, after several periods in which they grew to match the number of unloadings by Moroccan mafias, but also accounts for almost all irregular boat traffic, mostly drug boats belonging to mafias operating from the Gulf of Oran, with 85% of the travelers transported illegally.

More than 60,000 immigrants in a decade
With 3,846 immigrants through October, Almería consolidates its leadership, with abysmal differences compared to other coastal provinces on the Iberian Peninsula. Only the Canary Islands (12,930) and the Balearic Islands (5,808) have lower numbers. The Canary Islands are experiencing a 57% decline in arrivals by small boats, cayucos, and inflatable boats, compared to a 76% increase on the islands of the western Mediterranean. With more than 60,000 immigrants in the last decade, the Almería coast is the stretch of the Iberian Peninsula's coastline most affected by the activities of criminal gangs who traffic in human desperation and charge up to €10,000 for each ticket to cross the Alboran Sea on state-of-the-art speedboats, taxi boats, and even jet skis.

The province is a geostrategic enclave essential for the survival and growth of these criminal networks operating in the triple business of hashish trafficking, the petaqueo auxiliary industry, and the transport of immigrants. Last year, 4,067 people arrived in the province on 357 boats, an average of 11 migrants per day, and in 2023, the number rose to 6,433 on 492 boats and small boats, around 17 per day. Police investigation sources explained to this newspaper that the immigrants received in Almería mostly continue their journey to France and, with the help of other organizers of their illegal transit, pay up to €300 for car transfers to Valencia, Catalonia, and the Basque Country.

Violent and Dangerous Landings
Using state-of-the-art drug boats, eleven and a half meters long and powered by three or four 300-horsepower outboard motors, they reach speeds of 60 knots and complete the journey from the Gulf of Oran in just over two and a half hours. These semi-rigid boats, increasingly of the Phantom type, have radars that identify Civil Guard patrol boats at a rate of 20 to 25 kilometers. During the journey, they cruise at 35 to 40 knots and only use the engine when pursued, which increases fuel consumption. With the arrival of good weather, they can make up to four trips per day between the Almería and African coasts, constant waves that overwhelm the Civil Guard's operational capabilities.

Violent incidents on board are becoming more frequent, with disembarking passengers losing their lives and many injured because they don't approach the shore to return immediately and are thrown into the water abruptly, without considering how difficult it will be for those who can't swim to reach dry land. So far this year, a dozen people have died. Police associations and unions consider that they remain "underequipped" to confront the growing activity of these criminal organizations, with unlimited resources and the most advanced technology, which have shifted their operational and logistical structures to the southeast of the peninsula due to the police stranglehold and pressure they suffer in the waters of the Strait. The AUGC (Argentine National Police) has been calling for a special plan against drug trafficking syndicates and illegal immigration for the Alboran Sea for years.
Source: Diario de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

Pedestrians in danger: ten fatal accidents so far this year in Almería

A 74-year-old woman died on Tuesday at the Torrecárdenas University Hospital, where she had been taken for medical care the day before after being struck by a car at midday on the service road of Almería's Avenida del Mediterráneo, in the final stretch near the seafront promenade. The 86-year-old driver tested negative for alcohol, and the police investigation, based on witness testimony, initially suggests that the victim was crossing properly at a pedestrian crossing when the traffic light was green.

This is the tenth fatality due to a vehicle accident so far this year, with seven fatalities recorded on highways and the remaining three in urban areas, according to data provided to this newspaper by the Almería Provincial Traffic Headquarters. Ten fatal pedestrian accidents in the last ten months, ten streets and mile markers strewn with flowers and eternal sadness, ten lives cut short by a tragedy that could have been avoided and that will leave serious lifelong scars on loved ones who will never return. The tragic figure is still below one of the worst figures of the last decade, the 11 pedestrians killed in accidents in 2024 and 2019, but it is dangerously close to the figure given that there are still more than two months left in the year.

This latest fatal accident is a reminder of the growing risk pedestrians face on urban roads and on conventional roads in the provincial network. The 11 accidents in which pedestrians lost their lives last year placed Almería as the province with the highest death toll in Andalusia. Since 2006, only the years 2019, 2024, and the current year have seen more than ten pedestrian fatalities. More than thirty pedestrian fatalities have occurred in the last five years, surpassing fifty during the decade between 2015 and 2025.

Between January 1 and December 31, 2024, 11 people were fatally struck by all types of vehicles, compared to four the previous year, representing a year-on-year increase of 175%—almost triple-fold. In 2022 and 2021, there were 7 and 3 in 2020. In previous years, the number fluctuated, from 2 in 2017 to 3 in 2015, 4 in 2013, and 6 in 2011. So far this century, the number of fatalities caused by traffic accidents on the province's road network and in urban areas has been below ten in every year, with the exceptions of 2001 (14), 2002 (11), 2004 (14), 2005 (16), 2006 (16), 2019 (11), and 2024 (11).

In the run-up to the entry into force of the points-based driving system in the summer of 2006, the worst number of fatalities in traffic accidents was recorded, with more than fifteen deaths in 2004 and 2005, compared to just two or three in 2015 and 2017. In recent years, a series of measures have been adopted to reduce these types of accidents, such as defining safe routes in cities and limiting the speed to 30 kilometers per hour on streets with a single lane in each direction.

The growing risk of 'smombies'
The widespread and expansion of smartphones in the province has become a growing risk factor for traffic. Technological pedestrians or 'smombies', a new phenomenon emerging from the communion of smartphones and zombies, have multiplied in the country with the highest mobile phone pe*******on in the European Union, and are found on every street or road in towns and cities.

Walking hunched over, staring at a screen and using WhatsApp or even having a conversation, sometimes with headphones, they are 40% more likely to be victims of an accident and, according to the latest studies by Fundación Mapfre, are responsible for 98% of fatal accidents in which the person at fault is not at the wheel. There are currently no official statistics that cover this type of accident and can classify it, but all studies on the expansion of mobile phones indicate their impact on road accidents. Mobile phones have become an everyday, inseparable tool for most Almeria residents, and their use means, as it also happens for drivers, that they miss out on essential information about their surroundings (signs, traffic lights, zebra crossings, etc.).

Two million euros per death
A study updating the value of preventing a death and a non-fatal injury conducted by the University of Murcia, in collaboration with the survey company Sigma Dos, has determined that each person who dies has a cost of two million euros. The report establishes that €1.9 million is the estimated value for a statistical life, a figure to which are added the costs of net lost production as a result of premature mortality, as well as medical and emergency services costs. The estimate is 46% higher than that established in a previous study from 2011 (1,3). When they survive the accident, the report on the cost of traffic accidents establishes that the monetary value of each victim with serious injuries is €354,630 and 7,886 for those with minor injuries. "This assessment is essential for the efficient allocation of public resources and spending on effective road safety measures; it is an investment with a high social and economic return," argues Álvaro Gómez, director of the National Road Safety Observatory of the General Directorate of Traffic.
Source: Diario de Almeria in English using Google Translate

12/10/2025

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