When the Russian invasion of Ukraine broke out in 2022 Spain was able to use a mechanism that allowed it to contain the price of electricity and lower a soaring electricity bills for consumers.
EU Blocks Cheaper Gas for Spain
by Martin Myall •
Drug Runners Mock Law Enforcement
by Martin Myall •
The younger drug runners that man the refuelling RIBs (petaqueo) for filling up the drug-carrying ones for their return trip, are boasting on TikTok and belittling the efforts of the Guardia Civil and Coast Guards.
Nasty Business in a Queue
by Martin Myall •
Now British people, for whom queuing is sacred and arguably an Olympic Sport for them, queuing in Spain seems chaotic and decidedly foreign. Nationals from other European countries are not much impressed either.
Granada-Valencia Air Link
by Martin Myall •
Vueling has launched a new route from Granada Airport to Valencia and the fairs & prices are now available on their webpage. But don’t rush off to Granada Airport just yet becauses the first flight is scheduled for the 30th of March next year.
Double or Quits?
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan José Ruiz Joya, hasn’t given up and continues to dodge the 20m-euro payout ordered by Regional High Court over La Galera, Urban-Planning case.
Bus Station Arrest
by Martin Myall •
A woman in her mid 60s was arrested at the Almuñécar bus station, suspected of drug trafficking after finding over 600 grammes of hashish in a package.
Elysium Weekend Lunches
by Martin Myall •
Elysium Restaurant in Melegís within the Valle de Lecrin will continue their Saturday & Sunday lunches for the rest of the year, following the success of these weekend additions during the summer.
Coming Maro Street Works
by Martin Myall •
Calle Cantarero in Maro, (Nerja) is going to get a facelift after Nerja Town Hall put out to public tender a complete overhaul of the said street.
Two Questions!
by Martin Myall •
Somebody in Maracena, which is in the metropolitan area of Granada, came across a purse on the pavement containing 60 euros but no ID at all.
Houston, We Have a Problem
by Martin Myall •
It doesn’t matter, it appears, if you have an olive grove bending under the weight of a crop because olive farmers in Granada are facing a disastrous campaign this year.