There was a slight earth tremor in the Valle de Lecrín early this morning, according to the Instituto Geográfico Nacional.
Padul Trembles
by Martin Myall •
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Arrests in Órgiva
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil arrested four people in Órgiva; three men and a woman, aged between twenty-seven and fifty, as part of Operation Cobre Kay Alpujarra.
Negligent Manslaughter
by Vivienne Hughes •
The provincial appeals court in Granada had confirmed a guilty verdict on five employees of a nursing home in the city of negligent manslaughter.
Wind Warning on Autovia
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Meteorlogical Agency (Aemet) has warned drivers using the A-44, especially where it passes through Lecrín Valley, to drive with extra care owing to high winds.
2024 Provincial Road Deaths
by Hugh MacArthur •
Despite Europe’s goal to have zero road deaths by 2050, last year was a bloody one in the province of Granada with a total of 45 deaths on the roads; 2023 ‘only’ saw 29.
Buses Attacked with Stones
by Martin Myall •
Buses that do the northern suburb of Granada route have sporadically suffered from having stones thrown at them, which leads to them being assigned police escorts.
Underground Shooting Gallery
by Martin Myall •
The news of an impressive illegal arms bust in the province makes a change from busting drug cartels and illegal plantations.
Teens Rescued in the Alpujarra Alta
by Martin Myall •
It might be spring but the Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue teams (GREIM) are still needed to rescue people trapped on snow-covered hillsides and mountains.
Overturned Lorry Blocks A-92
by Hugh MacArthur •
An articulated lorry tipped over on the A-92 yesterday on the Almería-bound lanes, completely blocking them.
Our Reservoirs
by Martin Myall •
With this abnormal but very welome amount of rain that Spain has received, most autonomous regions have their reservoirs over 70% full on average.