Monthly Archives: September 2011

Summer Break

Thanks to the summer break I can seamlessly continue the story Merkel & Sarkozy. Initially I did not want to touch the subject (too complicated and too serious), but now it obviously is tempting, particularly after the social democrats have suggested the same in July, too.

Juanca Pranged His Bally Kite

Or if you would prefer it in plain English, instead of RAF WW2 banter: Juan Carlos Gomez, Infoca pilot based in near the Pantano de Bermejales, crash landed after hitting a cable.

Utöya in Memoriam

Friday 22nd July 2011 will forever be etched into our memory as the day when small, peaceful Norway was struck by large-scale terrorism for the first time in history.

Clinica De Radiologia

This welcome medical addition to Almuñécar opens on September 5th and will offer General Radiology, Mammography, Dental Radiology and Ultrasound scans. All done with the highest quality digital imaging, so you can rest assured that it will provide an accurate diagnosi

El Bar Sin Nombre

Formally known as The Bar With No Name, this little Almuñécar gem is now under the management of Rob and Dori, an English/Spanish mix that definitely works for this business and a nicer couple you’d be hard pressed to meet.

Carrington Builders & Decorators

Well after spending a lovely warm couple of months lazing around enjoying idle chit chat with your friends and family, discussing the improvements you would like to make on your home, why not give Bob Carrington a call and get a quote for the work.

Energetic Velez Benaudalla

The Delegate for the Environment, Francisco Tarifa, had visited the rubbish processing plant in Velez Benaudalla, where he announced that the installations would generate enough electricity to supply 4,500 homes.

Two New Schools for Salobrena?

Both the Town Hall and the Education Board have been trying to unblock the infant school project in La Caleta. To bring that about Salobrena will have to provide a building plot for it.

Inheritance in Spain

A common mistake is to process the inheritance in the home country, forgetting to handle the inheritance of the Spanish assets with the Spanish authorities. This can lead to several problems including the payment of fines and the loss of the estate

Local Women’s News

In the past I have written about WomenWorks, which is a network of women living and working on the Costa Tropical. One of the founders, Glen Ladeggard has decided to move back to her native home, Australia, this summer.