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asking them to explain “how they are going to try to comply with the European legislation on air quality”. In addition to Spain, the governments of the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the United Kingdom have all been called to the meeting with Vella. From:El Pais. Xàbia will host its first “Nautical Sea Weekend” in March The 1st Nautical-Sea Weekend Fair will take place on 24th and 25th March on Avenida Augusta, on the section that separates the interior marina with the canal. Entry will be totally free. Juan Fuentes, manager of Marina Nou Fontana, organiser of the fair, pointed out that “the fair will be a must for all lovers of the sea” . Fuentes highlights that the exhibiting companies are from the entire area, “linked to high quality nautical services and activities with great respect for the privileged environment.” The nautical companies add some 500 jobs. The idea is to help de-seasonalise tourism in Xàbia. Many of the nautical clients come from Madrid and take a weekend off before easter week. The fair will feature “First, recreational motor boats between 5 and 9 meters in length. Second, diving. Xàbia is a benchmark in the Valencian Community and in Spain and within the marina there are seven diving centers. The third section is boat rentals, jet skis, excursions and the fourth, parallel activities such as talks and workshops. “ from: Javea.com