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Metropolitan
News from Granada city and its surroundings
Customer Thwarts Armed Hold-Up
A bar owner was closing up when two individuals burst in armed with large knives - it was coming up to midnight and they weren't there to sell encyclopaedias. »
Shopping Centre Thief Caught
One man went Christmas shopping in a large shopping centre in Armilla (Granada) after all the shops had closed... and was caught. »
Alhambra Special Visit
The Heritage Board for Alhambra & Generalife has opened another normally inaccessible area of the place during December: The Habitaciones del Emperador. »
Granada Bypass Speed Limit
Beware when travelling up to Granada because they are going to impose a 90-km speed limit on the circunvaliación (bypass) and Ronda Sur. »
Baby Swallows Hashish
An 18-month-old baby was hospitalised on Wednesday after ingesting hashish. The mother brought the child in without knowing what was up with it. »
Lorry Hits Autovía Bridge
There was a bit of consternation yesterday when a lorry impacted against the underside of an A-44 bridge where it bypasses the city of Granada. »
Albaicín Vs Tourist Flats
Residents of tourist areas eventually become overwhelmed with their presence, as has been the case in Barcelona and now with Granada. »
Overspending Overlooked
The City Hall of Granada has cancelled around 50 mobile contracts in the name of municipal employees in an attempt to cut costs. »
Impetuously Winging it
A bar owner in Granada was caught by work inspectors with not one of his staff legally employed; i.e, registered with Seguridad Social etc. »
Costly Slip
A shopper slipped up on the floor tiles of a self-service ship in the centre of Granada and has finally won her case for compensation. »
