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We have also allocated half a million euros in direct aid to the self-employed , as we are aware that without the energy of their small businesses - some of them owned by individuals or families - our town could not advance .

Together , we ’ ve done well , but we can ’ t relax . We still have a huge challenge ahead of us . We are facing the second wave of the virus and must be prepared for new individual and collective sacrifices .

There will be difficult weeks ahead during which we must prove , again our solidarity and the responsible and courageous character of our society . I ’ m sure Xàbia has everything we need to get through it .

Our citizens have already extensively demonstrated these qualities whenever they have been needed , and they have given an exemplary response on every difficult occasion .