A carnival full of contrasts
The last edition of the ECO presents a detailed balance of the Sitges Carnival, an event that has captivated the attendees again. Through a fifteen pages special, reflects on the experiences and debates generated around the rues, with contributions from the representatives of local entities such as El Prado, Retiro and Independents.
Impact on hospitality and safety
The report includes an analysis of the economic impact of carnival on hospitality and nightlife business, as well as a balance of security measures implemented during the holidays. However, chaos in the commuter service meant that about 25,000 attendees stayed at home, a factor that has generated debate on the logistics of the event.
Visit of the Minister of Health
In another section, the ECO emphasizes the recent visit of Olga Pané, Minister of Health, to CAP de Sitges. Pané held a meeting with healthcare professionals and inspected the land where a new health center is expected to be built in the near future.
Preparations for 8M
In the days and hours section, the International Women’s Day program is anticipated, with a series of activities that will take place throughout the weekend, expanding the extent of the celebrations in the community.
Social and cultural topics
In the social context, the ECO addresses the case of a young woman of Sant Camil who claims the right to a decent death, a topic that has raised a wide debate. In addition, in the cultural field, the impact of the 180 audiovisual productions that have taken place in the region during the previous year, shows the creative vitality of the region.
Esports i derbis locals
Finally, the Sports Section echoes the defeat of the Sitges in the roller hockey derby, a result that has left a bittersweet aftertaste among the fans.
Opinions i veus locals
In this week’s edition, we have opinion articles by various collaborators, including names such as Xavier Alaman, Sandra Rubí and Núria Pozo, which provide various perspectives on the topics covered.
Where to find the echo
The ECO is available at the usual outlets, including kiosks, supermarkets, and tobacconists. It is also accessible through the platform Iquiosc.cat, where readers can enjoy the digital format edition.
A promising future
With such a rich and diverse calendar of events, Sitges is still a vibrant nucleus of cultural and social activities that strengthen the feeling of community and its unique identity.
