weekly summary | The death of Castillo Higueras and a woman in Algarinejo mark a tragic week

Tragic week in Granada, which began with the death of former PSOE mayor José Miguel Castillo Higueras after suffering an attack on Padre Alcover street in the center of Granada on Sunday, which has left a trail of consternation among those who knew him . Political personalities of all stripes expressed their condolences to him as soon as they heard the news. Unfortunately, this has not been the only tragedy that has happened this week, since a case of gender violence has been registered in Algarinejo. A 50-year-old woman from the Fuentes de Cesna district lost her life at the hands of her partner, who also died after shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. Institutions and unions condemned this sexist crime, the second to occur in Spain in 2022, with a minute of silence this past Wednesday.

After the death of Castillo Higueras, the National Police maintains an investigation into the violent robbery suffered by the former PSOE councillor, who after being attacked died hours later in a hospital. So far no arrests have been made, although the agents are analyzing some images captured by a security camera and taking statements from potential witnesses.

The sixth wave of the coronavirus continues its advance in Granada. Vaccination against Covid-19 also continues. Health has opened the appointment for booster doses for those between the ages of 37 and 30, that is, those born between 1985 and 1992. In Granada, they have been able to get vaccinated without an appointment at Fermasa this Wednesday and they will also be able to do so on Sunday all citizens who are in the age range for which the third dose vaccination is open, as well as those vaccinated with Janssen who have to receive the second booster dose. Pharmamel, the spin-off of the UGR, advances in the clinical trial of a new drug for seriously ill patients with coronavirus. This is 'MELCOVID', a unique concept in the field of medicine.

What will also continue is the 'Covid passport'. The Board has requested a new 15-day extension so that this document continues to be mandatory to access bars, restaurants, nightlife establishments, as well as hospitals and health centers.

On the other hand, the Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport will improve its connection with Madrid from March with the company Iberia with the addition of three flights a week first thing in the morning. It also improves the Palacio de Congresos, which is experiencing the most exciting period in its history. Its director, Paco Barranco, was interviewed by Juan Prieto, director of GranadaDigital, in #DirectosEnRedGD, he showed ambition before the arrival of the 'Next Generation' funds and emphasized the need to have a role that contributes to the attractiveness of the city.

This week marks one year since the seismic swarm that caused damage to homes in Santa Fe and Atarfe and part of the heritage of the Santa Fe municipality, where reconstruction work is advancing as a result of the work undertaken by the Santa Fe City Council and the Coordination with other administrations. The mayor highlights "the notable improvement" that the municipality has experienced in this period, both in the mood of the residents and in the repair of the damage.

Effects of the National and Local Police proceeded on Wednesday afternoon to evict the former headquarters of Emuvyssa, on Lepanto street in the center of Granada, which had been occupied by several families with minor children. And continuing with the social aspect, thousands of older people denounce that, on a daily basis, they experience a constant struggle due to the financial exclusion they suffer due to the introduction of new technologies in banking entities.

They say that love between people is something that is understood without the need for explanation, something that also happens with animals. This Tuesday, the exciting reunion between a dog and his family in Granada after seven years of searching went viral on social networks. Dico was able to return home thanks to the intervention of Pepa Tenorio, an animal lover from Granada who took it upon herself to take him home after finding him by chance on the road.

City buses have been turned into mobile libraries thanks to the 'Books on Wheels' initiative. Users of public transport in Granada will be able to enjoy reading literary works by young writers from Granada during the journey. And speaking of buses, the 'Sensory Bus' initiative, promoted by the Sisters Hospitallers of Granada, the CajaGranada Foundation, and Alsa, prepares a magical learning space for people with intellectual disabilities. In addition, the City Council has incorporated the first 100% electric bus into public transport.

In terms of culture, Granada will host the Tango Festival in March, which this year bets on musical fusion with the performance of Martirio. And the recovery work of the Albercón del Moro in Cartuja is advancing, whose works began in June and will end in a few months.

In sports, the unexpected defeat of Covirán Granada against Cáceres last Sunday has drastically changed the outlook for the red-and-blacks when it comes to playing the Princess Cup. Before the clash against the people from Cáceres, the possibilities of playing for the trophy and even hosting it in the Palacio de Deportes were very broad, however, by not reaping the victory, now, the people of Granada must be more aware than ever of what their teams do. pursuers in the table: Movistar, Oviedo and Lleida. GranadaDigital analyzed the accounts of Covirán Granada to play the Princess Cup and spoke about it with Lluís Costa, who went through 'El Quinto Cuarto', the Twitch space of this medium dedicated to basketball.

It has also been revealed this week that the basketball Copa del Rey, to be played in Granada, will do so with half the capacity. Health ruled that the capacity for closed sporting events will continue to be 50% in February.

Granada CF, who lost on Saturday against Osasuna, a direct rival in the fight for permanence, has made official this week the transfer of central defender Luis Abram to Cruz Azul, while they work on the incorporation of another signing in this market of winter. On the other hand, he ended the dream in the Copa de la Reina for his women's team after losing by a minimum against Real Betis Féminas in a match that was played at the Nuevo Los Cármenes stadium. And the one who begins a new adventure is Dani Benítez, formerly of Granada CF, who arrives at Arenas de Armilla, who plays in the Division of Honor, to enjoy another very different stage in modest Granada football.

The week ended with the celebration this Friday of the third forum of GranadaConectada, which had illustrious speakers such as Concha Serrano (Pfizer), José Antonio Lorente (Genyo) and María Neira (OMS), who have valued the importance of work carried out so far and they are committed to innovation, talent and public-private collaboration as some of the keys to improving the Granada-Salud brand