The Head of the Education Board in the Regional Government of Madrid, Lucía Figar, is not short of a penny or two, thanks to a generous public salary. Yes, Lucía has a gross annual salary of 87,000 euros.
Rio Verde Golf Course Stopped
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Comunidad de Regantes de Río Verde, Jete/Almuñécar won their court case, burying the proposed golf course in Almuñécar forever.
La Caleta Quay Work
by Hugh MacArthur •
La Caleta has a quaint quay hidden away where the main street ends, that few visitors fail to find appealing. Now the Town Hall has decided to spruce it up…
Second Highest in Europe
by Hugh MacArthur •
Here’s a surprise for you… not: Spain has the 2nd highest Internet prices in Europe – Cyprus has the highest.
It Seemed a Good Idea at The Time
by Hugh MacArthur •
A falling bedstead injured two children in Granada, after the rope broke that was being used to lower it two floors to the street below.
Textile Recycling Containers
by Hugh MacArthur •
Locals will have noticed the appearance of a new type of recycling bin on the streets of Almuñécar and La Herradura – these ones are for old clothes. All told there are twelve of them.
BBC Radio Visits Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
A team of two from BBC Radio, Nick Bull & Heather Simone visited Almuñécar as part of a report on the relationship between Laurie Lee and the town. They were hoping to interview people who had met him.
Yayoflauta Before a Judge
by Hugh MacArthur •
Great word, that! A ‘yayoflauta’ is a pensioner who takes part in demonstrations against social injustices. One such lady is standing trial in Madrid for insulting a policeman.
Hostelry Strike over Easter?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The two national unions, UGT and CCOO are threatening a province-wide strike in the hostelry trade of Semana Santa.
Six Years for Making Too Much Noise
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Provincial Law Court of Granada has sentenced a bar owner in Atarfe to six years’ imprisonment for excessive and continual noise pollution. And just in case you think the magistrate has a soft spot for proprietor, he also has to pay 24,000 euros in compensation.