Five Almuñequeros have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with the fire in Edificío Miama late last week. The case is now being treated as a homicide.
Almuñécar
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Early Morning Explosion
by Vivienne Hughes •
It was a quarter to two this morning (1st May) when a potent explosion ripped the Almuñécar early morning apart. The storeroom for fishing material just below the Peñón del Santo had disappeared into a heap of rubble.
Lace Makers Convention Cancelled
by Martin Myall •
The Asociación de Bolilleras de Almuñécar has decided to call off the event scheduled for this Saturday the 3rd. The gathering was to take place in the Parque Botánico El Majuelo.
27,200
by Martin Myall •
That’s the official population of Almuñécar, according to the INE (National Institute of Statistics). The Town Hall disagrees.
Swede Saved by Local Police
by Hugh MacArthur •
Policemen from the Almuñécar municipal police managed to save the life of a Swedish gentleman, who had suffered a heart attack.
New Bridge Railings
by Martin Myall •
The railings along the small bridge, just past the Almuñécar Antigua High School, have been replaced. We’re talking about the short bridge of the Barranco del Noy.
Almuñécar Councillors’ Pay Cut
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has finally come into line with the cuts ordered by the Central Government on municipal administrations.
House Fire Death in Almuñécar
by Vivienne Hughes •
At 07.20h this morning a 43-year-old man reportedly perished from smoke poisoning in his flat in Edificio Miami, Almuñécar.
Wax and Accidents
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar socialist opposition party has criticised the Mayor for the amount of wax on the streets, urging her to get it cleaned up before more accidents occur.
Almuñécar & La Herradura Cultural Agenda: May
by Louise Powell •
The complete cultural agenda for May in Almuñécar and La Herradura, including art shows, theatre plays and lectures