The Nerja Nadfas lectures begin with the next one scheduled for the 9th of October.
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Rights of the Passenger (pt.2)
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Rights of the passenger in cases of delay, cancellation, overbooking and lost luggage (part 2)
Debt Crisis?
by David Darby •
In these difficult times there are a lot of people deciding to call in old debts to raise some cash. Well, a German town is trying to call in a 450-year-old debt, which could be worth trillions of euros.
The town of Mittenwalde recently discovered an IOU (debt certificate) dating back to 1562, which clearly states that the town loaned Berlin money, and if repaid, it could make this little town one of the richest in the world.
Topless Tearaway!
by David Darby •
No, we don’t mean that the vehicle was a soft top with the roof lowered. Unfortunately, Mandy Ramsey was travelling with no clothing on her upper body. We say unfortunately because she was also speeding, which caught the notice of the local, law-enforcement officers in Marion, Florida, USA. Being duty bound to keep abreast of things, they decided to pull Ms. Ramsey over and examine her docs.
RNA Monthly Meets Resume
by RNA •
The next meeting of the Almuñécar branch of the Royal Naval Association will be on the 11th of September at 13.00h at the Rincon de Peña Parda, La Herradura.
Dear Ed
by Gazette Reader •
A reader writes in from Salobreña to ask about the repair work on the N-340 in front of Alfamar
Miguel and the Boys
by Martin Myall •
Fourteen chefs will be paying homage to Jacky Vohne (Rest. Jacky Cotobro) from the 27th to the 31st of August at Restaurante Reina Sofia, Almuñécar.
Lifeguard Fired For Rescue – Wonky World August
by David Darby •
This story has been all over the internet and World news forums, but it is definitely worth a mention, if only for the ridiculous nature of management.
Trouble & Strife Race – Wonky World August
by David Darby •
We are in Finland, where they have recently held the Wife Carrying World Championships. Yes, that’s correct, there is a world championships for carrying a wife… and it looks like bloody hard work. The contestants have to tackle a 250 metro assault course, all with ‘a little’ extra weight hanging upside-down from the man’s neck.
Travellers Rights (Part 1)
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Rights of the passenger in cases of delay, cancellation, overbooking and lost luggage (part 1):
Every time we buy a ticket from a transport company e.g. plane, train, coach, etc we implicitly enter a contractual agreement with that transport firm. The contract is generally named “conditions of carriage”, “terms and conditions” or other similar names. It can be found on the company website and sometime in small print at the back of the ticket or in one of the receipts after the purchase. When we buy a ticket online we implicitly sign the contract by ticking the box stating that we accept the conditions of the transport company.