A quick glance at the table below will show that contagion numbers are dropping, not only on the Costa Tropical and the Alpujarra, but all over Spain.
Covid Figures 1st February
by Martin Myall •
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Órgiva Murderer Sentenced
by Hugh MacArthur •
Readers might remember that we ran an article on a stabbing death in Órgiva in September, 2018. It has reached court and the culprit sentenced to prison.
Covid Figures 25th Jan.
by Martin Myall •
First of all, we’re snowed under with getting the paper edition to the printer by Wednesday evening so they can begin work first thing Thursday morning.
Shortened Quarantine
by Martin Myall •
Contagion has risen so sharply that the decision was taken to reduce the self-isolation period to a week down from ten days.
Órgiva Xmas Cancelled
by Martin Myall •
The capital of the Alpujarra Granadina, Órgiva, has experience a sharp increase in contagion so Mayor Raúl Orellana decided to cancel further Xmas celebrations.
Greedy but Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Órgiva are investigating a man, possessor of a criminal record, for burglary and extorsion.
ExpoAlpujarra 2021
by Martin Myall •
Over 50 companies have been showing off their wares in the Alpujarreño town of Ugíjar, which is close to the border with the Alpujarra Almeriense.
Soportújar Fire Controlled
by Martin Myall •
A fire this morning in the area of Soportújar, fortunately has been brought under control thanks to the quick reaction of Infoca units.
Ambulance Driver Attacked
by Vivienne Hughes •
Staff from the Área Sanitaria Sur de Granada (Costa Tropical & La Alpujarra) have come out in protest over an attack on an ambulance driver.
Órgiva Hill Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
No sooner than fire restrictions finish (they ended on the 31st) than small fires are breaking out in Salobreña, Motril and now in Órgiva.