Benidorm condemns the latest sexist murder of a 78-year-old woman in the province of Navarra

Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon this Friday to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence in our country. The silent demonstration took place outside City Hall and was led by the First Deputy Mayor, Ana Pellicer, and the Councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí, along with other members of the local council.

The victim is a 78-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her 85-year-old partner in the municipality of Zizur Mayor in the province of Navarra on Tuesday, July 29. The woman was found covered in blood and with a severe blow to the head. After the crime, the man was arrested. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were no previous complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant.

With the confirmation of these cases, the number of women murdered due to gender-based violence rises to 23 in 2025, and 1,317 since 2003, when these data began to be collected.

The Department of Equality reminds us that Benidorm City Council has specialised personnel available to provide free counselling to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of gender-based violence can access the free 016 hotline, which leaves no trace on their phone bill, although it is advisable to delete it from their cell phone call logs. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, in 53 languages, and offers a service adapted to potential disability situations.

Likewise, in an emergency, you can call 112 or the emergency numbers of the National Police (091) and the Civil Guard (062). If a call is not possible and a dangerous situation arises, the ALERTCOPS app can be used, which will send an alert signal with geolocation to the police. All of these assistance methods can be activated by the victim, as well as by anyone who knows or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is a duty of society as a whole.