Toy campaign in Vélez-Málaga

The Young Socialists (JSO) in Vélez -Málaga have initiated their traditional Christmas solidarity campaign, focusing their efforts on collecting toys for families  in the town with fewer resources.

Red Cross vessel intercepts illegal immigrants off Tarifa

A Red Cross vessel has this morning intercepted a small boat carrying ten sub-Saharan immigrants about six miles off Tarifa, Cádiz province. The Moroccan authorities have intercepted another three boats and the passengers have been taken to Tangier.

Toy collection in Torrox

The Association of Young Single Women in Torrox is once again collecting toys, new or reconditioned but in perfect condition and with no sexist or military connotations, for the Spanish Red Cross.

Sunday ITV proceeds destined for Haiti

Fifty ITV (vehicle inspection) stations in Andalucia will be open on Sunday from 09:00 to 13:30, with the entire proceeds being donated to the Red Cross to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. It will be a first come, first served situation with no appointments possible either through the normal phone number or via the website.

Info centres at Spanish airports

The Ministries of Health and Social Services, in conjunction with the Red Cross, have agreed to set up 44 information booths at 35 Spanish airports to inform passengers and the public about ‘swine flu’.