A young man in Málaga, completely financially ruined, decided to stomp into a bank, armed with a stick and demand to be arrested – “it’s a hold up,” he shouted. But it wasn’t. Read on.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Cruel Inheritance
by Martin Myall •
“We are poor but proud – we don’t want pity; we want justice,” explained Encarnación Armenteros Vacas. What she is referring to it to the plight of her semi-deaf, 74-year-old mother. Read on.
Fast and Infuriating
by David Darby •
The opposition parties in La Mojonera (Almería) have accused the Mayor of putting his speeding fine down as a municipal expense.
Helicopter School Lacks Licence
by David Darby •
It has been reported that the heliport in Nagüeles (Marbella) has been operating without the correct licences. They have not only been supplying fuel, flying photographic routes but also giving flying lessons.
British Embassy Newsletter
by Martin Myall •
We reproduce the British Embassy Newsletter which we received with a request for publication
Expensive Demolition
by Martin Myall •
The Junta de Andalucia now knows how much it will cost to demolish the controversial, macro-hotel, Hotel Azata, which was built on protected land on Playa Algarrobico in Carboneras, Almería – seven million euros!
Ex Police Chiefs Found Guilty
by Martin Myall •
Two police officials in the province of Málaga were tried and found guilty carrying out anti-drug operations for their own personal benefit.
Son Attacks Elderly Mother
by Martin Myall •
A man has been found guilty of hitting his own mother with a broom and attempting to push her onto a road in front of an oncoming car.
Canal Sur Dos Closes
by Martin Myall •
Andalucía’s second, public TV channel will be closed down to cut costs. Its frequencies will, from October onwards, be used to transmit the surviving channel. The only difference will be that the old Canal Sur 2 frequencies will carry subtitles, sign language and audio-description for films.
Pickaxe Murder Sentence Confirmed
by Martin Myall •
The Regional Supreme Court has ratified a 23-year prison sentence for Javier Stephan I.M. in Almería for having murdered his wife using a pickaxe. The 31-year-old condemned man had inflicted 24 blows with a small pickaxe to the victim’s head, before making sure of his intentions by slitting her throat.