In Monday’s Spanish news, one and a half tons of hashish seized in four operations in the port of Malaga, Madrid holding 20th anniversary terrorist attack tribute, and Pepco to open first logistics hub in Spain. Plus, retail sales will lead Monday´s markets news.
Spanish News Headlines
The Guardia Civil, in coordination with the Customs Surveillance Service of the State Tax Administration Agency, – within the framework of application established in the Action Plan of the AEAT and the Secretary of State for Security relating to Tax Protection missions -, in just two months, it has intercepted four caches of hashish that were heading into Spain through the port of Malaga.
Three people have been arrested who, using the ferry that connects Melilla with Malaga and the recent new commercial line with Tangier, have tried to bring 1,452 kilograms of hashish into the peninsula.
The entire population of Marid was invited to participate in the tribute to the victims of March 11 terrorist attacks, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the deadly day.
The Real Casa de Correos, headquarters of the regional Government, is the host location today, starting at 9:00 a.m., for the solemn act of tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks of March 11, 2004 in Madrid, coinciding with its twentieth anniversary.
The European retailer Pepco has rented a logistics warehouse in Cabanillas Park II, in Cabanillas del Campo (Guadalajara), owned by Merlin Properties. This operation represents a significant move for Pepco’s expansion in southern Europe, aligning with its growth plan in the Iberian Peninsula.
The warehouse, which Pepco will occupy in the third quarter of the year, is strategically located in the Henares Corridor, the main logistics axis of the peninsula, northwest of Madrid. It is located near important communication routes, including the A-2 and R-2, as well as the M-50 ring road, 48 km from the centre of Madrid and 35 km from the airport.
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Business, Markets and Statistics
Retail sales and figures on commercial companies for January will be the main macro references in Spain on Monday, on a day also marked by the Eurogroup meeting.
Outside the borders of the euro, Japan’s GDP for the fourth quarter and Oracle’s results will stand out.
Back in Spain, the day commences with the INE publishing retail sales for January, followed by the passenger transport statistics for the same month, and the figures for commercial companies, also for January.
The Bank of Spain releases the individual primary public financial statements of credit institutions for the fourth quarter.
Things to Do Today
In Torrevieja, you can take a Trip to Oz, with the kids, on 15, and then the Magical world of Disney concert on 16. Classical music fans have a Beethoven concert in the International Auditorium on 23 March.
For more local events, pick up The Leader newspaper every Monday, and This is Torrevieja for Torrevieja events.
Local Markets
Monday is market day in Elche and Santa Pola.
The roads will of course be busy around those locations.
Traffic and Travel
All this week, and through the weekend, the Guardia Civil and Local Police I many areas will be joining in with a campaign, coordinated by the European Traffic Police network, ROADPOL, which will be focussing on the correct use of seat belts and safety systems, including child restraints and crash helmets.
These devices have one single purpose, that is to try to keep us safe, but they can only do that if they are used, and used correctly. Therefore, as part of the periodic awareness campaign, traffic police across Europe will be ensuring compliance with all of the regulations which aim to make the roads a little bit safer for all.
For information and updates about driving in Spain, visit N332.es
Official Websites for Travel Information
- For live traffic reports, visit the DGT traffic map
- For weather warnings, consult AEMET
- DGT Twitter account
- AEMET weather related road information
- Aemet Twitter account
- For flight information, check the AENA airport operator’s website
On This Day
2004, the terrorist attacks of March 11, 2004 occurred at the Atocha-Cercanías, El Pozo del Tío Raimundo and Santa Eugenia stations in Madrid (Spain), resulting in 192 deaths and more than 1,800 injuries.
1900, in the province of Almería, the Monte de Piedad y Caja de Ahorros de Almería is founded, active until its integration into Unicaja in 1991.
2020, WHO declares COVID-19 (Coronavirus) a pandemic. On that date, there were 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people had lost their lives. The latest figure provided by WHO shows 3.4 million people lost their lives, but WHO considers that figure to be an under estimate.
