A fire in one of the libraries belonging to Law Faculty of the University of Granada destroyed 70% of the books. The fire also destroyed an 18th Century wooden door.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Pretty Pointless Burglary
by Martin Myall •
If we were ever to run a prize for the most pathetic robbery, it would certainly go this year to two delinquents with the brains the size of a small planet.
Tomorrow’s Hostelry Strike Cancelled
by Martin Myall •
The next scheduled day of strike action – the 4th of September – in the dispute between the unions and the hostelry sector has been cancelled.
Granada’s Hostelry Strike
by Hugh MacArthur •
The strike on the 29th went ahead, hitting hotels with more severity than the restaurateurs. On average the percentage of walk outs was 80% for hotels and 50% restaurants.
Cenes de la Vega Mountain Fire Update
by Martin Myall •
The recent fire in Cenes de la Vega, just outside Granada, destroyed 200 hectares of shrub and pine forest before finally being extinguished two days later.
Mountain Fire near Granada
by Martin Myall •
One my way to Granada, with the city in sight, I could see to the right of the autovia an immense cloud of smoke – mountain woodlands were inflames.
Naked and Disorientated in Órgiva
by Vanessa Bosch •
Around the beginning of August an 18-year-old woman was found wandering naked and disorientated around the streets of Órgiva.
Hotel Owner Stabs Electrician?
by Martin Myall •
The provincial public prosecutor for Granada has recommended a 12-year, prison sentence for a hotel proprietor who allegedly stabbed an electrician. This occurred on the 6th of March, 2012.
Looming Hostelry Strike
by Vivienne Hughes •
After a failure to come to an agreement, the Granada hostelry sector will go out on strike on the 29th of August.
Castle Fire in Guadix
by Hugh MacArthur •
The recent fire in Guadix Castle (Alcazaba) has reignited the controversy over its state of conservation… or lack of it.