There’s a very popular TV series on Spanish television called Hermano Mayor; not to be confused with Gran Hermano: the former is Older Brother and the latter is Big Brother, with all its connotations.
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
Baccy-Paper Stabbing
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Another incident involving violence and crime concerns a 43-year-old man from the town, who was already being sought by the police over outstanding judicial proceedings from 2007, and who has since been arrested and remanded in custody at the provincial prison of Albolote.
80 Missing Packages
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The Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera (the briny branch of the Guardia Civil equivalent to Customs and Excise) has been busy looking for 80 parcels of hashish that was thrown overboard by smugglers during a chase just off Almunecar.
July 4th in Spain!
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The American International Club of Nerja (AICN) has rapidly grown from 38 members to 100+ in just a few years. The Club’s democratic procedures and motto may account for much of that: “If it isn’t fun, we don’t do it!” Again this year, the American Club of Nerja will celebrate the unique American holiday of…
Salobrena’s New Socialist Mayor
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Socialist, Gonzalo Fernández Pulido, was sworn in as the new Mayor of Salobreña, as expected, leading a minority governing council. Like the town’s neighbour, Almuñécar, the Mayor will have to strike deals on major voting issues during the next four years, which will inevitably translate into ceding political stances in order to get the necessary motions through.
Property Tax Overturned
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The Supreme Court of Andalucía has declared as null and void the municipal council meeting that approved the rise in the IBI (property rates).
Trouser Theft!
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The Motril law courts sentenced a woman from Salobreña for the theft of a pair of trousers containing 900 euros. Some further explanation is obviously required.
Venezuelan Expulsion
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A Motril law court has sent three men and two women back to their country of origin – Venezuela, on a 10-year minimum expulsion order. The reason for it is that firstly they were here illegally, and secondly, they had tried to get hold of 1,800 euros that a sub-manager of a savings bank in…
Salobrena on National TV
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A national TV network, La Sexta, has been filming in Salobreña for a travel programme, which will be screened this month – no idea when, exactly. The filming took place down on beach side of town, as well as up in the old town, looking into the lives of the good folk of the village,…
Lobres Lives It Up
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Don’t forget that up in ‘Megaville’ Lobres they will be celebrating their annual fiestas from Saturday the 10th until Monday the 13th in honour of San Antonio – Tony, to his mates.
Mind you, Monday doesn’t have anything happening, except for a Mass at 8pm – best not to attend that one if you are expecting a pint and a punch-up.