All scheduled operations (other than cancer-related ones), that require the ICU have been postponed so that the unit will be available for Covid-19 patients.
Scheduled Operations Suspended
by Vivienne Hughes •
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Subterranean Ciggies
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil discovered an clandestine cigarette factory hidden underground capable of producing 3,500 cigarettes an hour.
Mango Beer
by Hugh MacArthur •
Yes, that’s right; somebody is making beer out of mangoes. It was only a matter of time; first we had mango chutney, now we’ve got mango beer. Evolution!
Tsunami on Andalusia Coast?
by Vivienne Hughes •
It has long been a bone of contention that the Junta does not have a tsunami or tidal wave contingency plan – things have changed and they’re working on it.
Fireball Lights up The Sky
by Louise Powell •
Early Sunday morning, just after midnight, saw a large fireball enter the Earth’s atmosphere, which momentarily lit up the sky.
Gaming Hall Closed over Minors
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Junta de Andalucía brought out a law last December governing gambling establishments. Following this, one such place has been closed down.
A Weekend Cache of Articles
by Martin Myall •
When this website was still in its infancy, we used to put up all the area news off the coast in one long post: this one is from ten years ago this month.
Intense but Very Deep
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was a reasonably strong earth tremor yesterday afternoon in the area of Almogía (Málaga), registering 4.2 on the Richter Scale.
Injured by Xmas-Tree Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 50-year-old woman received burns to her face and arms when her Christmas tree burst into flames. She also has smoke inhalation.
German Driver Killed on A-7
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 24-year-old, German driver died yesterday afternoon in a road accident on the A-7 within the municipality of Nerja.