Whilst the governing parties in many towns in Spain have announced that the mayor and councillors will give up their Christmas bonus, the Town Hall of Salobreña wants to go a step further and cut the funds that political parties receive from the municipal coffers, which in this case adds up to 21,700 euros.
Tourist Attractions in Motril
by Martin Myall •
The following is the complete summer schedule for Motril’s museum and tourist attractions opening times for July/August 2012, including location, entrance price and opening times.
Stubborn Tax Increase
by Martin Myall •
The rise in purchase tax, IVA (Impuesto de Valor Añadido or Value Added Tax) is attracting a good deal of criticism from every opposition party, as well as the general public – even conservatives from the governing party’s own ranks, but the Government is determined to see it through.
18 Lorries Torched
by Martin Myall •
In an act that can only be deliberate arson, 18 lorries from the same construction company were burned to charred wrecks. The owners put the loss at around two million euros.
Slippery Trail
by Martin Myall •
A thief owed his capture to a tell-tale trail of frying oil, leaking from the deep fat fryer that he had stolen, all the way to his own house.
Midnight Shopping Success
by Martin Myall •
Just about everyone that we have spoken to has considered that Almuñécar’s Jazz Night Shopping was a great success, so much so that a new date is already being set. One shop owner in Calle Real said that she had sold more in just that one night than in the last month.
Three Rescued Along Río Chillar
by Martin Myall •
Members of the Protección Civil de Nerja rescued two women and a man who had managed to get lost in the El Canal area of Río Chillar. El Canal is similar to La Junta de los Ríos (Otíva) in its steep-side gully characteristics.
Funkdación Fills Altillo
by Martin Myall •
Granada-based funk band, Funkdación, filled the Paseo del Altillo this weekend past with their repertoire of Jazz-Funk-Soul. The group, whose lead singer is American Damon Robinson, also comprises of Andrew Lynch (Sax), David Margam (Guitar), Fran Romero (Drums), Emilio Berrocal (Keyboards) and Alfonso Alcalá (Bass).
Fined for Collecting Pine Cones
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall in Zamora has taken legal action against a father and his son, resulting in their having to pay 1,215 euros. The reason? For collecting pine cones from the León Felipe park, because the ‘pine cones belong to the Town Hall.”
Fashionable Accusation?
by Martin Myall •
The Archbishop of Granada has issued a communiqué stating that he has carried out an immediate suspension of a deacon who has been accused of raping a youth. The suspension covers carrying out any form of ministry.