Something just broke in Spain, following the Municipal and General Elections, and it does not bode well.
Editorials
editorial comments on topical news subjects
The Vote Bazaar
by Martin Myall •
What has happened in Motril is arguably a demonstration of how for some politicians, neither ideology nor the good of the town even enters into their equations.
Political Unease
by Martin Myall •
In all the years that I have worked for the Gazette I have never made known my personal political preference in local politics concerning the Elecciones Municipales.
Pie in the Sky?
by Martin Myall •
There is talk of building a cable car from the city of Granada to the the ski station on Sierra Nevada, a trajectory of some 19 kilometres.
Elections & Promises
by Martin Myall •
(COH 09C) Yes, the municipal elections are just four months away and our politicians are warming up for the Great Porkies Olympics for the coming campaign.
Paseo Work Drags On
by Martin Myall •
(COH 08C) The Mayor of Almuñécar had promised that the work on the Paseo del Altillo road would be concluded by Christmas – she didn’t mention which.
Feliz 2019!
by Editor •
The Seaside Gazette team would like to wish all our online followers and hard-copy readers a Happy New Year.
Pointless Pepinos
by Martin Myall •
(COH 03C) The Spanish say, “Me importa un pepino,” which translates into “I couldn’t give a fig or damn.” Well costa pepinos are damned, that’s for sure.
When Halloween Isn’t Halloween
by Martin Myall •
Motril, Almuñécar and Otivar decided to postpone Halloween because of the rain and hold it at a later date, which although understandable is illogical.
The Other Bubble Trouble
by Martin Myall •
The housing-market bubble taught us that bricks are not always the safest investment, despite what our parents had drummed into us, but it’s not over.