Costa Calida • Issue No. 2034 • 27 Jun - 3 Jul 2024
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MABS Mazarron, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their loved ones, celebrated a successful Ladies’ Day event on Friday June 21. The event, held to raise funds for their cause, surpassed expectations by collecting over €800. The highlight of the day was a vibrant fashion show organised by MABS Mazarron, showcasing local style and creativity. Attendees also participated enthusiastically in a raffle, with prizes generously donated by local businesses. The atmosphere was further enhanced by a heartfelt performance from The Harlequin Choir. Funds raised during the event will contribute directly to MABS Mazarron’s mission of providing practical assistance and emotional support to people affected by cancer in the community. The organisation expressed gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors whose contributions made the day a remarkable success.
Heavy metal mayhem.
festival, contributing to a significant boost in tourism. The city’s hotels were fully booked, the streets buzzed with excitement, and denim jackets and long hair became common sights in bars and shops in the
historic centre. The event generated an estimated economic impact of €16 million. The Rock Imperium Festi-
Lynx revival
Murcia’s lynx population thrives.
val 2024 concluded on June 22 with performances by Riverside and The Darkness.
Image: Facebook/MABS Mazarron
Cancer care for all.
Image: Shutterstock/ Jesus Cobaleda
THE Region of Murcia has managed to stabilise its Iberian lynx population and connect its reintroduction areas with those in Andalucia and Castilla-La Mancha. This achievement was announced by Juan María Vázquez, the Minister of Environment, during an event at the Senate celebrating ‘20 Years of LIFE Projects.’ Thanks to the European LynxConnect programme, the Iberian lynx is no longer classified as ‘endangered’ but now as ‘vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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CARTAGENA became a haven for heavy metal fans as British band Judas Priest rocked the stage on the first day of the Rock Imperium Festival. The band delivered an outstanding performance at Cuesta del Batel, drawing over 13,000 fans from 45 countries, marking the end of their Spanish tour. This headliner concert kicked off three more days of the festival, featuring over 40 international rock and heavy metal bands. Rock and metal enthusiasts flooded Cartagena for five days, eager to experience the third year of Rock Imperium with legendary acts like Avantasia, Saxon, Warlock, and Glen Hughes. Around 50,000 people from 45 countries enjoyed the
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Vázquez emphasised the success of the programme, noting that the population has increased from just over 100 lynxes in 2002 to 2,021 today. Murcia joined the lynx recovery effort in 2012 and has worked continuously to protect and increase the lynx population. Vázquez expressed hope for a new phase of the LIFE project to further expand these efforts and involve more areas like Madrid and Valencia. The event also included officials from other regions and project partners.
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