Luisa García Chamorro has become the first female mayor of Motril in its long history. She takes over from Carlos Rojas, who has unwillingly vacated the mayoralty to become a regional member of parliament.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
A-7 Creeps Forward
by Martin Myall •
Just after we announce that the A-7 wasn’t going anywhere fast, the Government announced that it had finally awarded a construction contract for the termination of the Gorgoracha-Puntalón section of the A-7, Autovía del Mediterraneo.
Bill Shy and Fined
by Martin Myall •
Residents on the Costa Tropical often complain that visitors from Granada manage to spend time here without spending money, as they bring what they need down with them…
Dicey Icebox
by Martin Myall •
Last weekend, the Motril Port had a bit of a scare over a suspicious beach-style icebox, which was found the ferry terminal – the Guardia Civil bomb squad (TEDAX) was called in.
Motril Social Associations Fair
by Martin Myall •
The Vice Mayor for Social Action (Where do they get these titles?), Ángeles López Cano has officially presented the upcoming VII Feria de Asociaciones, which will be held on the 20th of June in the Plaza de España
Motril’s Emergency Mobile Hospital
by Martin Myall •
Whilst over in Almuñécar the fire service is breaking out the party hats and farting cushions over their latest acquisition – a brand new fire engine – the Motril fire service is busily unwrapping their prezzie, too!
The A-7 & N-340
by Martin Myall •
No new stretch of the A-7 coastal autovia has been inaugurated since July 2009, despite repeated promises to the contrary. This summer will be no different from the last one in that respect.
Drilling Off Motril Coast?
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government in Madrid has said that it sees no reason why seabed prospecting for oil cannot take place off the coast of Motril. It reassures those concerned that the Royal Decree that gave the go-ahead to CNWL Oil España in 2010 only permits the said company to carry out its exploration work as long as it strictly observes all the environmental precautions in the area.
Express Kidnapping in Motril
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Nacional have arrested a 19-year-old lad for his alleged involvement in an “express kidnapping;” which is holding someone for relatively small amounts of money, with the victim being released within hours or a couple of days maximum.
All-Day Municipal Markets?
by Martin Myall •
Stall holders in the Motril municipal market want permission to open in the evenings – they feel that the building is infra-utilized.