A plaque was placed in the La Herradura cemetery in honour of the three Almuñéqueros and two Motrileños who were executed on the 29th of November 1947 by the Guardia Civil.
Almuñécar Reduces Debt
by Vivienne Hughes •
Well, it appears that Almuñécar has clawed back four million euros from its debt, after putting to bed the 2012 budget year. The debt at the close of 2011 stood at 42,193,097 euros, whereas at the close of 2012 it had been reduced to 39,228,923 euros.
Mother Reverses Car Over 2-year-old Daughter
by Vivienne Hughes •
In one moment a life is lost and another destroyed. The mother, distracted, had not noticed the toddler as she backed up her car and then… life lost its meaning.
Putting Salt into the Wound
by Vivienne Hughes •
A young 18-year-old lad dropped dead at the sports pavilion, Bola de Oro in Granada on Saturday 9th of November. However, to add insult to injury, a thief broke into his uncle’s parked car outside the hospital and stole the deceased’s possessions.
Residential Home & Care Questionaire
by Vivienne Hughes •
Many expats along the coast feel obliged to return to their own countries when they can no longer live independently, as they often think there are no proper services in place for them here and they are left with little option other than leaving behind what has now become their home.
VI Kedada Volkswagen Clásicos Playera
by Vivienne Hughes •
Volkswagens from all over Andalucía, Murcia and Alicante turned up for this classic VW Beetle & Microbus meet in La Herradura on the 10th. The organisers, Club VW Granada, registered 42 such vehicles in the village with a total of 76 people participating.
Controversial Anniversary
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 5th of November marked the 1st anniversary of the closure of the Almuñécar, municipal-market parking.
Trapped Baby
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Policia Nacional in Motril were called out when a mother accidentally locked herself out of her car with her baby inside.
Jammed Minibus Blocks Road
by Vivienne Hughes •
The streets across from the Alhambra monument are narrow and winding so that only a minibus can be used on its bus route but miscalculations occur.
Changes at the Castle
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salobreña Castle and Museum are now operating under different opening hours, which are the following: