This article is neither about Eliot Ness nor a Hindu caste, but about the Almuñécar town hall, and the title reflects the words chosen by the Mayor’s office to describe certain tradesmen and contractors that allegedly had no problem getting paid for their services under the ex-Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, whilst others were far from that ‘fortunate.’
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
La Avenida de Cala
by Martin Myall •
Residents will have noticed that the pavement in front of the Beep computer shop, next to the municipal market, is undergoing reform work. The adjustments to the pavement is being made in accordance to a request received from the Semana Santa brotherhoods, who find that their throne bearers often come a cropper there.
More Policing for Municipal Market?
by Martin Myall •
After a spate of pick-pockets and thefts from the stalls, the Town Hall is looking into stepping up policing at the municipal market, announced the Councillor for Works and Maintenance, José Manuel Fernández Medina.
Reader’s Letter: Car Park Robberies
by Editor •
I am now seeking possible help from you on another matter concerning thieving. Women on their own, particularly mature and or those who are not too mobile appear to be the prime targets.
Not Guilty of Fraud
by Martin Myall •
A man from Almuñécar was acquitted of fraud after taking a taxi from Chiclana (Cádiz) to Amuñécar and not paying the 380-euro fare.
Almuñécar Indecent Exposure Arrest
by David Darby •
A 31-year-old Almuñécar man has been arrested, accused of exposing himself to a child in the street.
The Guardia Civil actually posted vehicles on all the exit roads of the town following the incident, including some rural lanes in a hastily put together operation to catch the alleged sex offender.
Almuñécar March Cultural Agenda
by Martin Myall •
The full Cultural Agenda for March for Almuñécar and La Herradura.
Boccherini, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky
by Martin Myall •
The classical string sextet, Hyperion Esemble, performed works by Boccherini, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, to the delight of the audience gathered at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar. This performance closed the February cultural agenda of Juventudes Musicales.
Ex-Municipal Secretary Speaks Out
by Martin Myall •
The ex Municipal Secretary, Arantxa Ibarreche, has spoken out for the first time since her dismissal, which took place at the beginning of this month. She was invited to speak at a meeting of the Asociacion Mujeres Ecologistas sexitanas, where most of the apparatus of the CA, including the ex-Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, was present.
Policeman Allegedly Steals Wallet
by Martin Myall •
A member of the Almuñécar municipal police stands accused of obtaining a woman’s purse through dishonest means and using her credit cards to draw out over 2,150 euros in cash.