The Basque terrorist organistation, ETA, which is responsible for over 800 deaths since its beginnings in the late 1960’s, has announced that it has definitely put aside armed conflict; i.e., there will be no more bombings and assassinations.
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Illegal Fishing Net Removed
by Editor •
The Town Hall of Almuñécar enlisted the help of Malaga-based divers to retrieve an abandoned fishing net that was lying on the seabed in front of Marina del Este.
Clipper Sailing Ship Arrives
by Editor •
The Royal Clipper sailing ship, which is the largest sailing ship in the world, is making a one-day visit to Motril Port today, arriving in the morning and leaving early afternoon. This majestic ship has a length of 134 metres and mounts five masts, but if you miss it, don’t worry because you can catch another sailing ship from the same cruise line tomorrow.
Pyromaniac Targets Cerro Gordo
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil is going all out to track down the culprit behind four deliberate fires on Cerro Gordo; one of the few pine forests left on the Costa del Sol.
Still No Rain
by Editor •
There has no been no rain to speak of in the whole of Granada, let alone its coast, in the last four months and the out-of-season, high temperatures are playing havoc with the chirimoya production.
Enough Poison to Kill 160 People
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil had been on the trail of a shepherd that was known to be using poison bait in Zafarraya, but when they finally nailed him even they were astounded by the amount and potency of the pesticide that he had been using.
Every Cloud A Silver Lining
by Editor •
A man has been awarded 24,000 euros in compensation for having to wait nine years for his court case to come up, in which he was acquitted.
Gastronomic Sessions ‘Kilometre Zero’
by Editor •
During the 28th, 29th and 30th of October, the company Hotel Salobreña has organised the Gastronomic Sessions Kilometre Zero,, which is dedicated to spreading the wide variety of products in our area and discovering new trends, recipes and ways of preparing these products.
Funds for The N-340
by Editor •
Anybody that has driven along the N-340 where it passes between La Herradura and the eastern entrance into Motril would be well aware of the state of the main road and grateful that funds have been allotted to make it both smoother and safer.
Missing Children
by Editor •
The father of two children, Ruth 6 and Jose 2, reported that they had gone missing at a playpark in Cordoba. However, police didn’t believe him from the start, according to the Spanish media, who are collectively making it clear that they don’t either.