Well, we will be collecting it from the printer late this afternoon… so distribution will be over the weekend.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
To Frack or not To Frack?
by Martin Myall •
The Minister for the Economy and Industry at the Junta de Andalucia, Antonio Ávila, expressed his frustration at plans to allow fracking in Spain to go ahead. He had called for a moratorium whilst the concept and it consequences were studied more closely.
Squeeze on INFOCA
by Martin Myall •
For the last two years, members of the forest fire-fighting brigade (INFOCA) claim, they have had to make do with fewer men, vehicles and materials.
Short-Lived Record
by Martin Myall •
Only two days ago, the Seaside Gazette published an article entitled, “Biggest Ever Bust!” Now somebody’s gone and ruined it with an ever bigger drugs bust..
Biggest Bust Ever
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil intercepted a drugs shipment aboard a lorry from Morocco containing over 32 tonnes of hashish – this is the largest amount of drugs ever taken in one bust on dry land.
And Now for the Good News…
by Martin Myall •
Juan Antonio from the province of Badajoz in Extremadura won 36m euros on the Euro Jackpot just over a year ago and he is convinced that God gave him it so that he could help others.
Drink Driving Granny
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Local in Mijas stopped driver around midnight and carried out a breathalyzer test – the driver, who was three times of the limit. was a 73-year-old British woman.
British Embassy’s Newsletter for April
by Martin Myall •
Here is an extract, providing points relevant to this province, from the Newsletter sent by the British Embassy in Madrid.
Shaman Acquitted over Kissing Cure
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Supreme Court has confirmed the acquittal of a shaman who had been tried for sexual abuses against five women during free curing sessions. In the opinion of the S.C. the women had given their consent to being kissed and caressed.
Motorway Toll Rates Drop
by Martin Myall •
The toll price on the motorway (autopista) between Málaga and Las Pedrizas has dropped from €3.20 to €1.90 because there were not enough users.