Congratulations to Chloe M. Grubb, from Salobreña’s IES Nazarí for winning first place in the 52nd Coca-Cola, Short-Story Contest for Eastern Andalucía.
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
Teacher Rams Pupils…
by Martin Myall •
On May 22nd the day of strike in the education sector, there was an unfortunate incident, marring what should have been a peaceful protest.
Jazz in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
There will be a jazz concert in Salobreña this Saturday the 19th, which will take place at the Auditorium at 21.00h. Entrance is six euros.
Salobreña Mayor Strikes Out
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Salobreña has accused the provincial council (Diputación de Granada) of ‘institutional disloyalty’ over the Lobres sports facilities.
Drugs Intercepted in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
A package of drugs was intercepted on Playa de la Cagaílla, containing between 30 and 40 kilos of hashish. A ‘suspicious movement of vehicles’ led the Policía Local to its discovery.
La Caleta VPO’s Continued
by Martin Myall •
Neither the buildersn or the development company for the VPO’s (government subsidized housing) in La Caleta, Salobreña, have offered any explanation as to why the housing is not ready for handing over, as promised.
Salobreña Without Police?
by Martin Myall •
“In September we could be without the [municipal] police,” claimed the spokespersons for the opposition parties. This comment was inspired by the turn of events concerning the Policia Local in Salobreña and municipal spending cuts.
Salobreña Debt
by Martin Myall •
Well, after the revelations that half the annual budget goes on salaries, and that contrary to election campaign promises the Mayor and the First Councillor haven’t been squeamish about their own personal salaries, it now comes to pass that hitherto uncalculated bills have taken the public debt up to nearly 12m euros.
Five Years Imprisonment
by Martin Myall •
The 42-year old man that set light to the main doors of the Bora Bora café-pub in Salobreña was found guilty and has received a 5-year sentence.
Incredible!
by Martin Myall •
Whilst the Central Government is assailing the nation with cuts in public spending, coupled to increased taxes etc, the Mayor of Salobreña has apparently seen fit to increase his own salary in contrary to previous electoral pledges. Not content, he has also increased the salary of one of his councillors.