A goatherd has been fined 3,001 euros for burying the carcass of one of his animals in the wilds, where he had found it semi devoured by wild boars.
Tow Truck Rebellion
by Hugh MacArthur •
An irate local in the provincial capital of Granada has denounced a municipal policeman for trying to tow away his small van.
Blue Zone Squabbles
by Hugh MacArthur •
Even though the blue zoning in Salobreña never materialized during the summer, the controversy that its generated continues.
Dead Dolphin on Dead Man’s Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
A dead dolphin was washed up on Almuñécar’s Playa del Muerto (Deadman’s Beach) yesterday afternoon, Wednesday the 25th September.
Plea for Help over Carmenes del Mar
by Hugh MacArthur •
One of the most urgent items discussed in the Monday Plenary Meeting of the Town Council in Almuñécar was the plight of Carmenes del Mar.
UN Investigators to Visit Spain
by Hugh MacArthur •
The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances will visit Spain from 23rd to the 30th September 2013.
Urgent Town Council Meeting
by Hugh MacArthur •
On Monday the 23rd the Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera has convoked extraordinary and urgent meeting of the Town Council. The prime reason concerns the Urbanización Cármenes del Mar.
Staggering Phone Bill
by Hugh MacArthur •
How would you like to receive a mobile phone bill for 20,000 euros? Ana María García did and is not bothered – the Town Hall pays it.
Motorist Attacks Another Driver with a Saw
by Hugh MacArthur •
A traffic accident in the centre of Motril resulted in a heated argument, with an elderly driver attacking the other with a wood saw.
Yacht Rescue Off Punta de la Mona
by Hugh MacArthur •
The maritime branch of the Guardia Civil and the Maritime Rescue service were called in to rescue a couple aboard a yacht in distress. On board was a man of 32 and a woman of 22.