When the Russian invasion of Ukraine broke out in 2022 Spain was able to use a mechanism that allowed it to contain the price of electricity and lower a soaring electricity bills for consumers.
EU Blocks Cheaper Gas for Spain
by Martin Myall •
Abseiler Dies in a Barranco
by Vivienne Hughes •
An abseiler lost his life in a narrow series of cascades in the Barranco de Trevélez where it passes through the municipality of Carataunas. The Guardia Civil has repeatedly warned people about how dangerous this area is.
Drug Runners Mock Law Enforcement
by Martin Myall •
The younger drug runners that man the refuelling RIBs (petaqueo) for filling up the drug-carrying ones for their return trip, are boasting on TikTok and belittling the efforts of the Guardia Civil and Coast Guards.
Lorry Leaves Road on Bend
by Vivienne Hughes •
An articulated lorry came off the A-92 autovía on a sharp bend and plunged down a steep embankment early yesterday afternoon.
Nasty Business in a Queue
by Martin Myall •
Now British people, for whom queuing is sacred and arguably an Olympic Sport for them, queuing in Spain seems chaotic and decidedly foreign. Nationals from other European countries are not much impressed either.
Granada-Valencia Air Link
by Martin Myall •
Vueling has launched a new route from Granada Airport to Valencia and the fairs & prices are now available on their webpage. But don’t rush off to Granada Airport just yet becauses the first flight is scheduled for the 30th of March next year.
Double or Quits?
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan José Ruiz Joya, hasn’t given up and continues to dodge the 20m-euro payout ordered by Regional High Court over La Galera, Urban-Planning case.
Three Minors Hit by Vehicles
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Province of Málaga has seen three incidents involving pedestrians in just one day, one of which was a case of a hit-and-run.
Seravien, Almuñécar
by Promotional Article •
Home & Exteriors: Seravien specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of kitchens, wardrobes, bathrooms, bedrooms, sofas and much more.
Almuñécar Autumn Jazz
by Louise Powell •
The Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar will be the venue for the II Ciclo de Jazz de Almuñécar from the 18th to the 20th of this month; starting Thursday.
Bus Station Arrest
by Martin Myall •
A woman in her mid 60s was arrested at the Almuñécar bus station, suspected of drug trafficking after finding over 600 grammes of hashish in a package.
Sierra Nevada Forfaits on Sale
by Louise Powell •
The Sierra Nevada ski resort has made season & multiple-day forfait (ski passes) available, starting today, with up to 20% off.
Elysium Weekend Lunches
by Martin Myall •
Elysium Restaurant in Melegís within the Valle de Lecrin will continue their Saturday & Sunday lunches for the rest of the year, following the success of these weekend additions during the summer.
Coming Maro Street Works
by Martin Myall •
Calle Cantarero in Maro, (Nerja) is going to get a facelift after Nerja Town Hall put out to public tender a complete overhaul of the said street.
Off-Road Biker Death
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 40-year-old motorcyclist died yesterday morning, after crashing into an olive tree while riding cross-country near the town of Loja.