Moors, Christians, and one smart chatbot – Euro Weekly News
Welcome to the forefront of conversational AI as we explore the fascinating world of AI chatbots in our dedicated blog series. Discover the latest advancements, applications, and strategies that propel the evolution of chatbot technology. From enhancing customer interactions to streamlining business processes, these articles delve into the innovative ways artificial intelligence is shaping the landscape of automated conversational agents. Whether you’re a business owner, developer, or simply intrigued by the future of interactive technology, join us on this journey to unravel the transformative power and endless possibilities of AI chatbots.
Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain
It is often said that knowledge is power, and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country, like Spain. Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture, rules, events, and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time.
This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain. In this way, you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense. Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain.
Almeria
It is often said that knowledge is power, and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country, like Spain. Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture, rules, events, and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time.
This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain. In this way, you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense. Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain.
Almeria
By Anna Ellis • Published: 12 May 2025 • 14:38 • 1 minute read
Image: Ayuntamiento de Petrer
The Moors and Christians festival in Petrer is taking place from May 15 to 19.
This year will see the introduction of a new digital feature: a chatbot named Boni Xat, designed to provide quick and easy information about the event.
The chatbot can detect the language used and reply in the same language.
Councillor for Festivities, Alejandro Ruiz, described Boni Xat as an innovative way to support the festival experience. He said it would offer fast and useful answers to questions about the celebration, helping both visitors and locals.
“Petrer is proud of its traditions, but we also look ahead with a focus on innovation and growth,” the councillor explained.
Boni Xat was created by Pepe Rico, who explained that the chatbot works like a virtual assistant. By sending a message through WhatsApp, users can ask questions and receive instant replies.
The chatbot can help with a wide range of queries, such as the schedule of events, the best places to watch the parades, where to rent a chair, or where to eat. It’s also useful for members of the different festival groups, providing details like pick-up times and assigned spots.
Boni Xat includes practical details too, such as the location of mobile toilets, nearby pharmacies on call, and the placement of purple points for safety and support.
Share this story
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Anna is a writer originally from Derbyshire, UK, who has called the Costa Blanca home for the past 20 years. Living in a quiet corner of the countryside, she brings a down-to-earth perspective to life in Spain. At Euro Weekly News, Anna covers local stories and community news, drawing on her long-standing connection to the region and its people.
Known as the PEOPLE’S PAPER, Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain. And it’s FREE!
Covering the Almeria, Axarquia, Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Costa del Sol , Costa Calida, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. Whether it’s local news in Spain, UK news or international stories, we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home.
With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month, EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain. The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close.
Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP), Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall). All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers. All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE.
© 2025 EWN Media. No part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from the publishers. All rights reserved. Supported by WP Advisor.
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Download our media pack in either English or Spanish.
