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.
CITCOM Dead in the Water
by Editor •
Many projects have fallen by the wayside in the province, thanks to the economical times in which we live. In the case of Almuñécar it was CITCOM, or in other words the Centro de Innovacion en Transformacion y Comercializacion de Subtropicales, which is a title that only a politician could seriously consider.
A-7 Trial Draws Closer
by Editor •
The bridge collapse tragedy – the worst work-related accident in the history of the province will finally reach the courts this coming February. Today was the 6th anniversary of this this tragic accident that claimed six lives.
Expat Christmas Market
by Editor •
The foreign community of Almuñécar will be putting on a Christmas-style market in the Plaza de la Constitucion (town-hall square), as part of the planned Christmas activities.
Another Dead Dolphin
by Editor •
Some articles back we reported that a dolphin had been washed up on a Salobreña beach; this time it was La Herradura’s turn.
Cruises and Castles
by Editor •
When it was announced that the Costa Tropical was going to receive 18m euros for tourist infrastructure projects, everybody was over the moon. The next step was to submit proposals.
Discharged But Not Budging
by Editor •
An elderly patient was given a medical discharge from a hospital in Huelva four months ago, but refuses to go home. Furthermore, the hospital-staff union describe him as quite aggressive.
Salobreña Hat-Trick
by Editor •
Three items of news in one for this article, the first being the case of a man who was arrested in Salobreña after threatening a local with an antique pistol, fitted with a mini-bayonet. The 37-year-old Moroccan man was charged with the illegal possession of a firearm.
The Unsafe Safe
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One particular construction company had its back to the wall by the end of 2008, with the ‘Brick Bubble’ coming apart. Accordingly, the decided to file for bankrupcy. However, in January 2009 ‘crooks’ broke into the company offices and cracked the safe, getting away with 110,000 euros… or did they?
Salobreña and its IBI
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A series of events concerning the IBI (municipal property tax) took place over a span of four days in Salobreña, causing quite a stir.