We have finally heard from the Town Hall that the yearly Europa Day festival will be held on the 17th, from noon onwards.
Almuñécar
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Money for Clubs and Associations
by Editor •
On the first of September it was announced that the Town Hall would be granting subventions to social associations and clubs. This news was soured by a press release on the 3rd, when it was announced that Almuñécar social associations still hadn’t received their grants from 2008. The Town hall announced that it would share…
Majuelo Stage to be Demolished
by Editor •
The stage structure or auditorium in the Parque Majuelo is in a lamentable state of disrepair and badly in need funds, so when the town received a healthy amount of cash for infrastructure projects from the Central Government, hands were set to work to draw up an impressive project for the park, but…
Forgotten Heroes?
by Martin Myall •
Exactly two years ago (from the writing of this article) Almuñécar experienced its worse flooding in 60 years, resulting in one death and considerable damages to the infrastructure of both Almuñécar and La Herradura, yet…
More Blue Zones
by Editor •
On the 5th of September it was announced that a further 300 free parking spaces would be converted to blue-zone parking behind the San Cristóbal beach road.
Mayor Out-Foxed?
by Editor •
The Public Prosecutor is recommending a 21,600-euro fine for the Mayor for having allegedly called the then socialist opposition leader, Rocio Palacios, a ‘Zorra,’ (bitch/slut/vixen).
Fruit Crop Theft
by Editor •
Chirimoya farmers in the valley are asking for help to tackle a wave of crop thefts. They are, as can be imagined, sick and tired of working all year to produce a crop only for it to be stolen off the trees before it is even ripe.
84-Year Old Dies in Burglary
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil is investigating a burglary in town, allegedly carried out by two women, who left their 84-year-old victim nude, on the floor.
Case Against Mayor Dropped
by Editor •
The Mayor came up trumps again when the case against him over the Bahía II hotel in Avenida Juan Carlos was archived.
Another Accident on La Cabra
by Editor •
Following the accident involving a test car and an official Junta car on the La Cabra, another accident occurred just above the tunnel, resulting in the death of the young driver. This time, however, no test car was involved. From what can be observed the car, which was heading down the mountain road, failed to…