Green light for new northern access to Malaga Airport works | Sur in English

Green light for new northern access to Malaga Airport works | Sur in English

Ignacio Lillo

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 15:13

Today’s Boe Official State Gazette in Spain has published a favourable Update on the Question of the Northern Access to Malaga Airport. The Project, Which has been in the Pipeline for Years, you have pressed the Seal of Apprival by the envorder department. It Concerns 1.7 Kilometres of Road Work from the hyperronda Roundabout, Which Connects with Alhaurín de la Torre.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Took More than A Year, But It Has Finly Concluded That the Project Will Have “Not meaningful adverse Effects on the Environment”, as long as it complicies with the establishment measures and prescriptions.

The Project Is Actually Vry Simple, As It Consists of the Construction of Bran from The Second Roundabout to a Road With Separate Carriageways Already Built Within The Airport Site, in the Northern Area. This Will have two carriageways of two lanes each, with a speehed limit of 80km/h. Of the total length of 1.7 kilometers, subd 250 metres will be a viaduct (Bridge), Which Will Cross the Future Metropolitan Distributor Road and the well -glowing stream.

The well-grooves is already channelled from the Boundary Between Malaga and Alhaurín de la Torre Tor Alhaurín de la Torre, Along 400 Metres.

In Adionion, it will be necessary to remodel The Roundabout on the Dual Carriageway that Provides Access to the Municipality, So That It Becomes at 270-Metre-Long Elliptical Roundabout in the Direction of the A-7 Dual Carriageway. The Roundabout Will Have Three 4-Metre Lases. There are Also Plans for a Direct Connection from the A-7 to The Access Branch to the Airport, planned as an overpass to bridge the junction over the future metropolitan West Distributor Road, With One Lane. Finally, It is planned to double the branch connection the A-7 with the A-7052 and A-404 Regional Roads, as Well As The Third Lane of the Roundabout at The Churriana Junction.

To reduce The Effect of Traffic Noise on Nearby Residential Areas, The Developer has proposed the construction of an accoustic screen, 300 Metres in Length and 3 Metres in Height, which Will Reduces Noise by Around 2-3 Decibels. On the other hand, The Modification of the Channelling of the well -known Stream Will Directly AFFECT 5,244 Square Metres of Citrus Groves. A Total of 130 Palm Trees Near The Current Channelling Will Also Be Afffceded. The Ministry of Transport has proposed that all of them are transplaced in nearby areas.

On the other hand, in Order to Minimise The Risk of Wildlife Being Hit By Vehicles, The Project Includes The Installation of A Perimeter Fenze, which Will Feature Escape Devices for Large and Medium-Sdered Terrestrial Vertebrates That May Become Trapped Along The Route. In Addition, The Project Calls for the Construction of 250-Metre Viaduct Over The Channelling of the well-known stream, which is considered Wildlife-Permeable Crossing. “

According to The Ministry of Transport, This crossing is an important Step that Will Allow The Works to Move Forward. “This is Yet Another Example of this Government’s Commitment to Malaga – A Commitment Shown Through Actions, Not Words; We Solve People’s Problems While Others Create Them.” There is Still not projected Timeline for the tendering of the works, Although the Bureaucratic Process Has Now Been Cleared.

The Northern Access Will Require An Investment of 42.2 Million euros, According to Data ProvideD by the Central Government’s Deputy Representative, Javier Salas, Who Said That the Project Drawn Uber Under Former-Primile Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Government With The Distributor Road Or Malaga’s Urban Development Plan (PGOU). “That’s Why This Government Had to Negotiate and Formalise A Document Coordinating the Actions of the Various Administrations.”

“This government is working rigorously and responsible to move forward with the projects malaga needs and, unfortunately, we also have to fix the lack of seriously shown by the previous prior to Considered The City’s Urban Planning, “Said Salas.

He Also Said that Timelines Are Already Being Reduced, Thanks to the Decision to Go With A Simplified Environmental Assessment Procedure Instead of the Ordinary One, which was Would Have Take Take More Time.

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Von der Leyen, Metsola and Costa take charter flight from Brussels to Luxembourg

Von der Leyen, Metsola and Costa take charter flight from Brussels to Luxembourg

“The idea was that the three presidents … They wanted to celebrate Schuman’s day together with Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Luxembourg. Due to the programming limitations of the three presidents and the prime minister, the only travel option to allow everyone to attend the commemoration of Schuman’s statement together was to take a Carter flight,” Pinho said during a daily session on Monday.

“This is justified because it was really exceptional and it was the only way to ensure that the three presidents could be present,” he added. “And it is obviously considerably faster than if you take the car.”

This is not the first time that the leaders of private leaders by EU leaders have generated criticism in Brussels, especially because the EU promotes the greenest transport and aims to reduce institutional emissions online with their climate objectives.

In March 2023, the German media Bild and Der Spiegel reported that the president of the commission had taken 57 private flights in just two years.

Before assuming his current role as president of the Council, Costa faced similar scrutiny in Portugal. In June 2023, the opposition parties questioned their use of a Portuguese aircraft of the Falcon 50 Air Force for a trip to Brussels, claiming that it may have had personal purposes. The government replied that the plane was properly used for the official transport of high -ranking officials.

In March 2023, Politico revealed that former President of the Council Charles Michel had used rented air taxis in 28 of the 46 foreign trips he made during 2022, even to the COP27 conversations in Egypt in 2022 and the Cop26 summit in Glasgow in 2021.

Unlike many national governments, the EU does not maintain its own fleet of airplanes to transport officials. On the other hand, it is based on commercial airlines or rented flights for official trips, which makes such arrangements more visible and controversial.

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Star Health Announces New Board Appointments

Star Health Announces New Board Appointments

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) (India), May 13: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), the largest retail health insurance company in India has announced key appointments and leadership updates, which underlines the company’s commitment to strengthen its executive leadership and operational capabilities.

Amitabh Jain, operations director, has now been elevated as a full -time director and appointed as key management personnel. Jain is an experienced professional with more than 25 years of experience in financial services. He currently serves as Star Health Operations Director, a position he assumed in 2023. Jain was a founding member of Icici Lombard and brings with him a deep understanding of operational excellence and strategic growth. He has an engineering title, an MBA, and is the head of the CFA letter.

Himanshu Walia, marketing director, has also been elevated as a full -time director and appointed as key management personnel. Walia brings more than 22 years of rich experience in the insurance sector. It has been an integral part of Star Health Insurance since 2007, serving as marketing director, and has played a fundamental role in the construction of the brand and the presence of the company’s market. Before joining Star Health, he had leadership roles in Icici Lombard and Tata AIG. Walia has a MBA in marketing.

The date of validity of the appointment for both would be the approval date of IRDAI.

These appointments reflect the company’s approach in improving the depth of leadership and promoting future growth through experienced professionals and visionaries.

About the health of the stars and allied insurance

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. (BSE: 543412) (NSE: Starhealth) is a market leader in independent health insurance in India. The company began operations in 2006 and is the first independent health insurance company in India. Star Health Insurance offers health insurance, personal accidents and customer trips. The company has grown to emerge as one of the preferred private health insurance companies in India with various pioneer products and services in its credit. With the Customer Service Center in its nucleus, the company has offers of higher and innovative products, service capabilities and a process management process without problems. Star Health offers tailored products to meet the needs of customers in cancer, diabetes, heart disease and a specialized set of specialized health insurance offers for older people, women and children. Star Health is the first health insurance company in India to liquidate more than 1 million claims.

Star Health Insurance has a solid multichannel distribution network with 913 offices, with more than 14,000 network hospitals, more than 7,75,000 licensed agents, solid Banssurance partners and financial institutions and 17,000 employees. In the fiscal year25, the Gross Prima written by Star Health stood at RS.17,553 CR with her net assets at Rs. 8,668 CR.

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Spain’s famous Alhambra palace targeted by vandals | Sur in English

Spain’s famous Alhambra palace targeted by vandals | Sur in English

Javier F. Barrera

Granada

Monday, 12 May 2025, 21:32

Graffiti has appeared at the Alhambra palace in Granada. Spray paint, including the message ‘borracho dot com’ (drunkard dot com) appeared on the Torre de los Siete Suelos (tower of the seven floors) on Friday 9 May. Next to this is a skeleton in the form of a pirate. As soon as the vandalism was spotted, workers removed it.

The Patronato de la Alhambra y el Generalife confirmed to SUR that around twenty separate incidences of graffiti were found on the historical site. It would seem that vandals that have been plaguing the centre of Granada and the Albaicín for many years now, have also targeted the monument.

The graffiti on the Torre de los Siete Suelos (tower of the seven floors) shows a skeleton and the phrase ‘borracho dot com’.

Although this is not the first time that graffiti has appeared in the Alhambra, it is the first time that an attack of this magnitude has taken place. Indeed, in December 2011 SUR reported the appearance of graffiti on the walls of the Nasrid fortress overlooking the then recently restored Cuesta de los Chinos.

In 2014, the Patronato de la Alhambra y el Generalife reported graffiti on monuments in Granada such as the Cathedral, Puerta Elvira and the Albaicín area, which is a World Heritage Site. Their response was unequivocal: “Graffiti is a practice contrary to the conservation and enhancement of heritage. Regardless of the physical damage to the materials, it distorts its contemplation and enjoyment”.

A series of measures were taken to try to stop the vandals. “It is necessary to “denounce all the facts. We propose to articulate coordinated actions between the local and regional police forces aimed at preserving the integrity of the heritage and to carry out exemplary actions. In this sense, citizen collaboration is essential,” they said.

Best cruise deals for 2025, selected by an expert

Best cruise deals for 2025, selected by an expert

There are summer signs in the air, and a cruise vacation can offer the best way to escape the unpredictable British climate and mark a variety of destinations.

The ‘Wave season’ of the industry, where companies launch the New Year offer passengers aboard and fill their ships for next year, but there are still opportunities to ensure a bargain rate or even a cabin on a dream cruise.

At the moment, passengers have many options, with several new ships released this year, including MSC World America, Norwegian Aquawhich was launched in April, and the last one from Royal Caribbean Mares Star due in August.

Many cruise lines have spring and summer sales with decent offers and discounts to obtain a new and classic cruises. Promotions can vary from additional credit on board to discounts on reduced cruise drinks or cruise rates.

Read more: The best cruises for adults

Of course, it is important to buy to make sure that it still gets value for money and verify the total costs, including flights and tips.

These are some of the best cruise offers by 2025.

Azamara

With the Azamara Luxury Ship Brand, passengers can win $ 200 (£ 158) on board by Cabaña when booking an interior of the club, $ 400 (£ 316) in an Oceanview Club, $ 500 (£ 395) on a balcony of the club and balcony of the club. They will only get the complete $ 1,000 (£ 751) when booking a suite.

An itinerary option is the 11 -night gems of the Adriatic and Aegean trip on board Pursuit Azamara. He departs from Venice on July 22, 2025 and includes long stops of 10 hours in destinations such as Koper in Slovenia, Dubrovnik in Croatia and Santorini in Greece, giving a lot of time to explore.

The prices begin from £ 2,469 per person for an interior cabin of the club, while suite rates begin from £ 6,159 per person.

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Celebrity

Celebrity Cruises offers up to 75 percent discount on a second passenger, as well as up to $ 400 (£ 303) on board on board, depending on the duration of navigation.

The discount applies to navigations until April 30, 2027 and reserves can be made until June 2, 2025.

Passengers can also reserve flights to Europe for cruise exit of £ 99.

Cruises in a navigation of three to five nights will receive $ 100 per cabin in Inside and OceanView cabins, which increase to $ 150 in balcony cabins or Aqua category and $ 200 for their retirement.

Those who take navigates of six nights or more will get $ 100 per internal cabin or oceanview, $ 200 in the balcony category or aqua or $ 400 per cabin in retirement suites.

Includes an exit from Barcelona aboard the newest ship of the brand. Xcel celebrity For a seven night cruise around Italy, Spain and the French Riviera from £ 1,214 per person in June 2026.

Book now

Read more: How to avoid getting tidal on a cruise

Heavenly

Celestyal is marking its tenth anniversary with an offer of two by one in 88 exits that leave from April 2025 to the beginning of 2027.

Promotion two by one applies to 29 of iconic Arabia cruises of three and four Celestyal nights on board Celestyal discovery, as well as 36 ships in the desert Heavenly trip and 12 heavenly trips of Greece, Italy and Croatia.

The Cruise brand has also introduced a rate without children and a dos -per -land excursion promotion, available in 59 seven -night exits.

All offers are available to book until May 31, 2025.

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Cunard

Cruises can receive up to $ 660 (£ 514) on board on board by Balcony Camarote in selected Cunard reserves until midnight on June 2, 2025.

The promotion is available on 450 trips through the complete fleet of the luxury line, including the oceanic lining Queen Maria 2 and the newest ship of the brand Queen Ana.

It can be used in brief breaks, as well as the world cruises of Cunard that leave between August 1, 2025 and April 21, 2027.

Book now

Read more: Best cruises for teenagers

Havila Voyages

Havila Voyages, has reduced cruise rates at Norway’s exits up to £ 440 per cabin based on two people sharing.

The passenger reserve before June 15 can search the North Lights on a trip through the north or south of the region with £ 220 discount by cabin or the total of £ 440 for a longer round trip.

The prices for the round trip begin from £ 906 per person based on the complete board for an election of departures in November or December 2025.

The shortest navigations begin from £ 827 per person.

The cruise line trusts so that the passengers see the Boreal dawn that has a “promise of northern lights” to reimburse passengers on their round trip with a free navigation of six or seven nights the following winter if there are no sightings during their trip.

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Norwegian cruise line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reduced cruise rates up to £ 1,200 per person.

The discounts range from £ 700 for an inner cabin to £ 1,200 for a balcony or £ 2,500 in its Haven Suite.

The offer extends until May 22, 2025 and updates to premium and wifi beverage packages are also available from £ 159 per person.

Passengers can also obtain up to £ 250 of air credit per person in selected cruises. Port rates and expenses are excluded.

Using this agreement, a family of four could sail on board Norway epic For a Mediterranean cruise of a week that leaves Barcelona on August 9 for £ 791 per person instead of £ 1,010.

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Oceania

More than 200 navigations with the luxury cruise brand centered on the culinary Oceania are currently selling up to 30 percent discount on the rate.

This applies to the selected departures until March 31, 2026.

All reservations made before June 30, 2025 will also receive a package of beverage and a loan on board up to $ 800 (£ 600).

Itineraries include a 16 -day picturesque cruise from Reykjavik to Montreal aboard Oceaniamarina, from £ 4,426 per person, which starts on July 11.

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Princess

Passengers who reserve a 2025, 2026 or 2027 sailing until December 15, 2025 with Princess Cruises are offered a “better price guarantee.”

If passengers find a better rate at princess.com for the same cruise, cabin category or navigation appointment at any time before making their final payment, Princess Cruises has this offer; 120 percent of the credit in the form of credit on board, up to $ 2,000 (£ 1,500) per person/reserve/cabin. This applies up to 90 days before navigating.

The cruise line also offers up to £ 500 discount by cabin in selected navigations if you reserve before June 30, 2025.

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Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean regularly launches flash sales for short periods.

The cruise ship currently offers up to £ 720 discount on cruise rates and some itineraries allow children to sail for free.

For example, a Greece and Adriatic cruise of seven nights on board Mares Explorer Departing on August 16, 2025 would cost £ 1,017 per person.

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Saga

The more than 50 -year -old brand has launched its summer sale 2025, with up to £ 350 per person outside the Cruise outflows of River.

Discounts have been applied to European navigations all inclusive in June, July, August and September of this year.

This includes nine -night river cruises in the RIN in July and August of £ 1,949 per person.

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Star Clippers

Tall Ship Cruise Operator Star Clippers offers free children in navigates selected this summer.

It is part of an initiative to educate children about the operation of a high ship.

Any child up to 18 years of age and sharing a third heather cabin with two adults will travel for free, with only port charges.

Rates for any additional child will be discarded by 50 percent.

The agreement can be used in three Mediterranean navigations in Flyer of stars. These include an 11 night cruise from Venice to Rome that leaves on July 3, an inverse trip on July 19 and another from Venice to Athens on July 30.

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Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages fans can benefit from 75 percent of a second ‘sailor’ in all 2025 and 2026 itineraries if they reserve for May 29.

There are also free balcony improvements available for a marine terrace when reserving a cabin in the sea in select European stamps.

This agreement would reduce the price of the comedy comedy of the United Kingdom Comedy only for adults from Portsmouth this August, headed by Jack Whitehall, for £ 978 to £ 1,940 (for an internal cabin) based on two people sharing

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