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Fire Figures Up
This time last year the number of mountain fires in the province of Granada stood at seven - this year it has already reached 66. having had a dry winter and spring things aren't looking good. »
The Reoccurring Six
Six people were arrested for allegedly embezzling 9,700 euros from an elderly man, even going so far as to threaten his life. The six men, all from different villages around the Alpujarra, are aged between 21 and 40. »
100,000 Euros Wasted
All of the saplings that were planted in the Alpujarra area as part of a reforestation programme have died... because they were planted in April instead of the Autumn. »
Car Arsonists
Guardia Civil officers in Órgiva have arrested two men in connection with the arson attacks on five cars in the Tablones municipal annex of the town. »
Another Lucky Escape
Eighteen passengers, most of whom were university students, managed to escape from a bus that had caught fire not far from Órgiva. The incident managed to freeze the traffic on the main Alpujarra road that runs between Órgiva and Trevélez. »
The Electricity Rebellion II
Last month we reported on two Alpujarreños that had rebelled against Sevillana/Endesa’s haughty disdain for its customers. Well, their stance has attracted the support of many locals. »
Electricity Strike!
No, we don’t mean that the utility companies are going on strike, but that the electricity consumers in Órgiva have been blacking out their homes in protest over the ‘arrogance’ of Sevillana-Endesa. »
Knife Attack
The Guardia Civil in Órgiva arrested a 69-year-old man for allegedly attacking another man with a clasp knife. The 45-year-old victim received three stab wounds. The attack took place in the town square during festival activities, starting off as a heated argument before going nuclear. »
VPO’s for Órgiva
Órgiva will have its first VPO’s next year. VPO stands for Vivienda de Protección Official; i.e., government subsidized housing for low-income families. »
Forgotten Bargis
Ever heard of a hamlet called Bargis? Well, it’s in the Alpujarra – in fact, it lies within the municipality of Órgiva, although, arguably, it is lost in the 19th Century. »
