The Policía Local in the city of Granada arrested a 16-year-old youth for snatching the bag of a German tourist, dragging her along the ground until she had lost grip of it.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
No Mail Today
by Hugh MacArthur •
On the 1st of October Correos announced that they would no longer be delivering to the Orgiva dependency of Las Barreras – *Gasp!*
Brit Caught Growing Cannabis
by Martin Myall •
A young British man has been arrested in Cañar after a plantation of 2,436 cannabis plants were discovered on land managed by him.
Fired for Heartless Comment
by Martin Myall •
Whilst most people were moved and saddened by the death of a Guardia Civil policeman a couple of days ago, there will always be somebody who thinks it’s funny.
Guardia Killer Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
The suspect behind the killing of a Guardia Civil officer in the early hours of yesterday morning has been arrested.
Guardia Shot and Killed
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Guardia Civil policeman was shot and killed in the early hours of this morning after flagging down a vehicle whilst carrying out a spot check following a robbery in a nearby town.
Massive Drain Clearing Operation
by Hugh MacArthur •
The water utility company, Aguas y Servicios, which provides service for the Costa Tropical and the Alpujarra, has been out clearing drains.
Pampaneira’s Handicraft Fair
by Vivienne Hughes •
Our regional Prime Minister, Susana Diaz, has been visiting Pampaneira during this XXXII Feria de Artesanía, Turismo y Agricultura Ecológica this weekend.
Strong Earth Tremor
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was an earth Tremor at 09.41h today, registering 4.1 on the Richter Scale making it one of the strongest in the province in 20 years.
Cheaper Flights Granada/Melilla
by Martin Myall •
The Board of Ministers has approved an OSP (Obligatory Public Service) for the air routes between Granada and Melilla. This also affects the Almeria-Melilla and Sevilla-Melilla ones, too.