1+ week, 6+ day ago (418+ words) Inauguration of the new "Plaza Padre Satorre" in Orihuela, in honour of Father Jos" Luis Satorre. Credit: Orihuela Town Hall Official Webpage The Orihuela City Council, led by Mayor Pepe Vegara and Councillor Mar'a del Carmen Portugal, has officially renamed the former Plaza de las Salesas as "Plaza Padre Satorre, Hijo Adoptivo de Orihuela". The decision represents a heartfelt tribute to Father Jos" Luis Satorre, who turns 80 this year and marks four decades of pastoral dedication to the city. Father Satorre's connection with Orihuela spans more than 40 years of active ministry. His work began in 1968 at the Parish of San Jos" Obrero before continuing in the parishes of San Ant'n and Escorratel. The most significant chapter of his service unfolded at the Church of Santas Justa y Rufina, where he served as parish priest for 26 years. During this time, he…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (291+ words) The team with members of the Provincial Executive. Credit: Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia More than 100 Freemasons from across the Province of Valencia gathered on Saturday November 8 at the Bonalba Hotel for the annual Provincial Lodge of Instruction, where junior members delivered a full demonstration of a Masonic ceremony. Fifteen representatives from eight lodges worked together to prepare and present the event. Held in Valencia since 2006, the Lodge of Instruction gives newer members the opportunity to take on senior roles, developing skills in leadership, public speaking and teamwork. Months of preparation, including weekly rehearsals, ensured every participant was confident and well-prepared. Rafe Parker of Puerto de X'bia Lodge No. 58 took on the role of Master of the Lodge for the day. He reflected: "It was both daunting and exhilarating to take on such responsibility for the first time. The encouragement…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago (364+ words) Poppies growing in the fields of Flanders. Credit. Megan Zeni Today, Sunday, November 9, 2025, for many in the expat community, is Remembrance Sunday " observed this year" two days before Armistice Day " and a day to remember the fallen in the great wars. More commonly known as "Poppy Day, as it is customary for people to wear poppy emblems to show their respect, it is a day to pay homage to the millions who fell in the First World War, the Second, and all other conflicts since. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the expat community living in Spain will stand in silence, in remembrance, lest we ever forget, in hope that never again will such a sacrifice have to be made." At 11am at the Cenotaph in Westminster, London " 12pm in Spain " there will be a minute's silence, followed by a ceremonial firing from the King's…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (342+ words) Alicante vice-mayor and evangelical pastors join in an official ceremony to celebrate Reformation Day at the Municipal Arts Centre. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Alicante On October 31, 2025, Alicante officially endorsed the celebration of Reformation Day, hosting an institutional ceremony in the Centro Municipal de las Artes. The event saw the participation of the vice-mayor, Manuel Villar, the Culture councillor, Nayma Beldjilali, and key pastors from the local Evangelical community, alongside church members and civic groups. The day marks the anniversary of Martin Luther's historic posting in 1517 " a moment that sparked debates about faith, doctrine, and religious practice. In Alicante, it has become an occasion to recognise the Evangelical Church's lasting influence in the city's social, cultural, and religious life. Vice-mayor Villar highlighted the importance of the Reformation, stressing how it promoted freedom of thought, education as a right, and a more just…...