For some years now Camping Don Cactus has been organizing chess competitions of a watery nature: Pasados por Agua.
Boat Fire off Almuñécar/Salobreña
by Hugh MacArthur •
Just after 19.30h yesterday evening, beach users witnessed a boat go up in flames about a nautical mile out.
Selling Her Sister’s Kidney
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policia Nacional arrested a 34-year-old Moroccan woman in Soria, Castilla-León, who allegedly was attempting to sell her sister’s kidney.
Woman Dies Covering Up for Sons
by Hugh MacArthur •
A mother died of a heart attack after swallowing large quantities of drugs to hide them from the Guardia Civil and thus prevent the arrest of her sons.
Breathtakingly Stupid
by Hugh MacArthur •
What do you do, if you’ve already lost all the points on you driving licence and are about to be pulled over by the traffic police? Deliberately attempt to run over the Guardia Civil policeman is one option, thought one 24-year-old driver.
Mayor Rejects Benavides Move
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, says that she only recognizes two PA councillors, who owe their legitimacy to the last local elections. She had called a press conference for this morning, which is where she made this statement.
Missing Man Found Dead
by Hugh MacArthur •
Friends, family and neighbours helped to scour Almuñécar for 61-year-old Serafine García López, who had gone missing.
7-star Gets 4.7M Grant
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Central Government, through its Commission for Economic Affairs, has awarded the company behind Almuñécar’s 7-star hotel over 4m euros in public funds.
Two Guardia Arrested in Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
The provincial Public Prosecutor for Málaga accused two Guardia Civil policemen stationed in Almuñécar of drug trafficking.
Motril Fiesta Budget Drastically Reduced
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril budget for the summer fiestas has been reduced by 61% in the last three years.