This date in the International agenda of La Herradura is one of the village’s greatest achievements in self promotion. Young guitarists from all over the world put their names down for the arduous competition in the quest for international recognition and prize money.
Naval Disaster Remembered
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La Herradura marked the 449th anniversary of a naval disaster in 1562, when a storm claimed between 3,000 and 5,000 lives in the bay.
Juventudes Musicales Dates
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November dates for Juventudes Musicales concerts in Almuñécar’s Casa de la Cultura.
21 Arrests But Free Pending Trial
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The judiciary system often appears to be defective; too slow and often delivers controversial sentences. The case of a petty thief that has been arrested 21 times but still hasn’t been brought before a judge is a classic example.
Falling Baby Saved by Parked Van
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A fall from a 1st-storey balcony might not seem very high, but when its a 19-month-old baby, the 7-metre drop should be fatal, but fortunately the child landed on the bonnet of a parked van.
No Rail Link for Motril
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Finally, the powers that be in Brussels have decided that the Europe-wide, railway-freight network will not pass between Almeria and Malaga via the coast, giving Motril Port a rail connection at last. It seems that the Costa Tropical has been put on the back burner yet again.
Hospital Violence
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It was 9am one Saturday morning and the Emergency Department was already filling up – some people had been there hours, others were arriving. One patient, however, decided that her test results were taking too long…
ETA Announces End of Armed Conflict
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The Basque terrorist organistation, ETA, which is responsible for over 800 deaths since its beginnings in the late 1960’s, has announced that it has definitely put aside armed conflict; i.e., there will be no more bombings and assassinations.
Illegal Fishing Net Removed
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The Town Hall of Almuñécar enlisted the help of Malaga-based divers to retrieve an abandoned fishing net that was lying on the seabed in front of Marina del Este.
Clipper Sailing Ship Arrives
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The Royal Clipper sailing ship, which is the largest sailing ship in the world, is making a one-day visit to Motril Port today, arriving in the morning and leaving early afternoon. This majestic ship has a length of 134 metres and mounts five masts, but if you miss it, don’t worry because you can catch another sailing ship from the same cruise line tomorrow.