The Motril budget for the summer fiestas has been reduced by 61% in the last three years.
Man Rescued from Salobreña River
by Hugh MacArthur •
OK, let’s face it, there’s not much chance of drowning in a river along this part of the coast during summer, but falling into a dry riverbed from a bridge must hurt.
Stop Desahucios
by Hugh MacArthur •
The pressure group, Plataforma Stop Desahucios de Almuñécar-La Herradura, managed to stop another property auction that was set for the end of the month.
The CA on La Herradura
by Hugh MacArthur •
As far as Convergencia Andaluza is concerned the new Junta law concerning the first 500 metres from the sea will completely stifle the development of the municipality.
Does the Church Save the State Money?
by Hugh MacArthur •
In their annual report the Episcopal Council came to the conclusion that the Catholic Church saves the State some 4,091 euros a year in education alone.
Obligatory Chamber of Commerce Membership
by Hugh MacArthur •
Autónomos (self-employed worker) used to ask themselves why they were billed by the Cámara de Comercio Provincial, if said body never did anything for them.
Almuñécar Aquarium Continued…
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Almuñécar bird park and the aquarium are being privatized. Whilst the former will open at the beginning of August, the latter will not be ready this summer.
Good News for Salobreña Chiringuitos
by Hugh MacArthur •
Seven chiringuitos on Salobreña’s beach have been given the provisional go ahead to renew their lease before the Junta de Andalucia – till now, their continued existence was in question.
Pour Me a Drink – They’re Coming for Me
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man, who allegedly stabbed a neighbour, went around to the local bar and said, “Pour me a drink. It’s going to be the last one that I drink, because they’re coming for me.”
Light-Fingered Frenchmen’s Collars Felt?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil based in the Puerto de Motril arrested two Frenchmen in possession of a stolen high-range car. The two men had been attempting to board the car ferry for North Africa with the vehicle, which had been reported stolen in France.