Padul is home to the most important wetlands in the southeast of Spain. Most people don’t know – not even the locals – that it exists, in spite of it covering 300,000 hectares.
Pax Política
by Duncan Inglis •
In an odd move for a modern-day politician, the Socialist mayor of Loja has asked the opposition parties, the PP and the CpL (Loja Party), to lend a hand in formulating the Town Hall’s budget.
Receipts in the Streets
by Duncan Inglis •
Thirty-three property tax receipts (IBI) were found billowing about a Loja street.
New Guidebook
by Duncan Inglis •
A new guide has been published in Loja highlighting the town’s cultural history. Sixty-five landmarks have been chosen for the route, which the authors hope will interest not only the locals, but also tourists and teachers.
New Top, Old Bottom
by Duncan Inglis •
Restoration work on the Loja Imperial Theatre uncovered, as is common in Spain, the remains of Nazari edifications, which are to be incorporated in the rejuvenated building, so that visitors can experience culture upstairs and history, from the 15th century, downstairs.
Healthier Loja
by Duncan Inglis •
The symbolic first stone has been laid by the Mayor for the construction of the largest sports complex in the province. Swimming pools, gyms, workout rooms, tennis and paddle courts, a spa, a Jacuzzi, all to be built with the aim of improving health.
Future Hospital
by Duncan Inglis •
Work on the new hospital in Loja will commence slowly in January, according to Elvira Ramón, Granada’s Socialist Secretary for Municipal Affairs. One hundred and eighty new jobs will be created in the first year alone, she added.
Loja Says No To Taxes
by Duncan Inglis •
Not only will Loja not see an increase in taxes next year, but, in some cases, it will also see a decrease.
Loja Invades China
by Duncan Inglis •
After invading South Africa, Iran and Israel, Loja is now setting its sights on China, which is accepting the importation of 72 thousand litres of olive oil.
Alhama Murder
by Duncan Inglis •
The day a Moroccan woman and her three children were planning on moving out of the house they shared with Mohamed B – husband and father – he took an iron bar and beat her head in till she moved no more. Locals are shocked.