Rara Residencia, located in Villanueva del Rosario, Málaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, is a unique house where artists can stay for free to work on their art. Founded by feminist contemporary artist Verónica Ruth Frías and her husband, artist Cyro García, the residency aims to bring art closer to the local community. The house is not a gallery but a living art reference where artists can live and create. Despite the challenges of starting just before the pandemic, the residency opens every Sunday for collective exhibitions and visits. Artists can stay for up to a month, with the only requirement being that their work aligns with the aesthetic line of the residency.

On January 13, the National Police of Spain celebrated its 200th anniversary with a flag-raising ceremony at the port of Cartagena. The event, themed 'Committed to you,' was attended by government delegates, regional vice president José Ángel Antelo, presidency councilor Marcos Ortuño, and Cartagena's mayor Noelia Arroyo, among others. Officials praised the Police for their role in fighting terrorism, particularly against ETA, and for their modern approach to new threats such as cybercrime and gender violence. The Police were also recognized for their essential role in protecting and consolidating Spanish democracy.

The 'ActivaMente' program, initiated by the Consejería de Salud through the Dirección General de Salud Mental in Murcia, Spain, has launched with 58 participants. It offers support groups for adults dealing with everyday life problems, focusing on self-care, emotional management, self-esteem, and problem-solving. The program operates in Cartagena, Molina de Segura, and Murcia, with plans to expand. On World Depression Day, January 13, the importance of mental health awareness and support is emphasized, with Cruz Roja promoting its 'Cruz Roja Te Escucha' service for free, anonymous, and confidential psychosocial support.

Zara, Spain's leading fashion brand, has seen success with its striped sweater, one of the best-selling items of the season, now discounted to under 10 euros. The rustic knit sweater comes in green, red, and black, and is praised for its versatility and comfort. The 49% discount from the original price of 15.99 euros has made the sweater particularly popular among customers both online and in Zara stores.

A Harry Potter 3D lamp that recreates the famous platform 9 and 3/4 is the ideal gift for children who are fans of the Harry Potter series. Sold on AliExpress for 4.43 euros after an 85% discount, the lamp features LED lighting with different colors controlled by a remote. It is designed to look like a window into the Harry Potter world, is easy to install, and can be powered by batteries. Customers have praised the lamp for its quality, beauty, and originality.

Repsol has announced that it will double its fuel discounts for a year for new customers who sign up for electricity with the company, allowing savings on fuel ranging from 20 to 40 euro cents per liter. The offer starts from January 11 and is available for customers using the Waylet app when refueling at Repsol service stations and contracting the 'Plano Carro e Luz'. Additional plans offer further savings on fuel and electric charging, with the most comprehensive plan including solar panel installation or connection to a solar community, providing the highest discount of 40 cents per liter on fuel and 100% of the cost of recharges at Repsol's public points.

Starting Friday, January 12, flu and Covid vaccinations can be requested without an appointment at all primary care centers and clinics in the Murcia region. Health Minister Juan José Pedreño announced the initiative to encourage vaccination and prevent severe complications from respiratory infections. During a visit to the new Abanilla health center construction site, Pedreño highlighted the progress and the expected opening by the end of the year. The new facility will be significantly larger than the old one and is part of a comprehensive plan to improve primary care infrastructure, with an investment of 4.5 million euros from the Regional Government.

The judge of Instruction Court No. 9 in Murcia has ordered provisional imprisonment for the alleged shooter involved in the Alcantarilla incident. Out of the three detainees, one has been imprisoned, while the other two were released with the condition of periodic court appearances. The investigation follows charges of attempted homicide and illegal weapon possession. The shooting occurred last Saturday at 4:30 AM, injuring two men aged 34 and 39, who were later admitted to the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia. The National Police also seized a vehicle allegedly used by the shooters, which had been previously stolen.

The President of the Region, López Miras, and the Mayor of Molina de Segura, José Ángel Alfonso, discussed the progress of various projects including a new health center, a day center for the elderly, and a wastewater treatment plant. The new Molina Este health center will serve over 29,000 residents, offering specialized consultations and reducing the need for travel to Murcia's Morales Meseguer Hospital. A new day center for the elderly will feature outdoor spaces and improved services. The wastewater treatment plant in Los Valientes is set to meet high technical standards. The Mayor also addressed the municipal budget, which will be passed without tax increases but with cuts to services and staff. Lastly, the municipality will receive 670,000 euros for 2024 and 2025 from the regional government's increased funding for local districts.

After the Christmas campaign, Zara employee Miriam Cava shared on her TikTok account the best tricks for succeeding in the January sales. She reveals that Zara receives new items in stores and online every Monday and Thursday, which can be an opportunity to find sold-out items. She also explains a feature on Zara's website that allows customers to search for items using an image, which is useful for finding clothes seen on social media without a reference.

Teresa López, a 92-year-old woman, has been paying for her funeral insurance with Santalucía since 1994, facing a continuous increase in premiums, with the latest being over 10% for the year 2024. Her son, Juan Carlos Fernández, denounces the abusive situation, highlighting that his mother has already paid multiple times the cost that will be incurred upon her death. Javier Franch from Honoralia's legal department suggests that while annual premium adjustments are common, a 10% increase for an elderly person can be burdensome and raises ethical concerns. He advises negotiating with the insurer for a more moderate increase, seeking alternatives within the same company, or exploring personalized options for seniors with long-term histories.

Electricity prices for regulated tariff customers linked to the wholesale market in Spain have dropped by 3% on Thursday, January 11, to 96.97 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh). The highest price of 132.31 euros/MWh will occur between 19:00h and 20:00h, while the lowest price of 79.6 euros/MWh is expected between 04:00h and 05:00h. Consumers on regulated or indexed tariffs in the free market (PVPC) are advised to pay attention to hourly electricity prices to save money by adjusting their consumption according to the 24-hour price fluctuations.

Coober Pedy, a remote town in the Australian desert, is known for its underground dwellings called 'dugouts' which provide a cool living environment amidst extreme heat. The town, which is home to over 1,700 people from 45 different nationalities, was established following the discovery of opal by 15-year-old Willie Hutchinson in 1915. The Australian Opal Centre (AOC) in Lighting Ridge is investing in a sustainable underground building that will serve as a model for public construction in semi-arid zones. The 'dugouts' offer a solution to high temperatures and scarce building materials but are vulnerable to water damage. Coober Pedy also features a unique golf course without grass, reflecting the town's creative adaptation to its harsh environment.

Seven survivors of child trafficking in India, who escaped sexual slavery, have passed their university entrance exams as part of the School For Justice program by the Dutch NGO Free A Girl. The program provides full scholarships for victims to study law and supports them throughout their education. Despite over 9,000 children falling victim to illegal trafficking in the Indian subcontinent in 2016, only 53 people were convicted for child trafficking, highlighting a significant gap in justice. The survivors, now studying law, aim to fight for their cases and help others, while organizations like Free A Girl and Sanlaap provide refuge, food, psychological support, and education to empower these women to combat inequality in India.

The article discusses the stories of seven Indian survivors of human trafficking who are now training to defend cases similar to their own in court.