Anybody who has been unfortunate enough to require a course of radiotherapy at Granada’s main hospital will know what an ordeal the ambulance route is, but at the same time, they are grateful for the service.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Almuñécar Hiking Group
by Martin Myall •
Around 20 hikers from Almuñécar enjoyed a walk in the Alpujarra, co-ordinated by the municipal sports board guides, Enrique Garín & Chico Novo.
Forced to Fine?
by Martin Myall •
The municipal police in Granada have complained that they are being coerced by the City Hall to issue fines. This follows two weeks of working to rule; i.e., strictly following regulations, which means that fewer fines are being issued because they are issuing warnings, rather than fines.
Medical Attrition in the Province
by Martin Myall •
Not only leading up to the General elections did Mariano Rajoy promise that he wouldn’t make any cuts to Education or Health, but he reiterated the pledge upon reaching power. However, he was soon to go back on his battered word.
Granada Jazz Festival
by Martin Myall •
33rd Annual Festival Internacional de Jazz de Granada, the most important in Andalucía and one of the oldest in Europe will be held at the Teatro Municipal Isabel la Católica in Granada, from the 8th to the 18th of November.
Leaving The Province
by Martin Myall •
According to the national statistics agency (INE), 11,500 Granadinos went to others parts of Spain to look for work, whilst a further 2,000 left the country to do the same.
Man Hangs A Dog in front of The Police?
by Martin Myall •
A 42-year-old man from Ogíjares (Granada) was charged with hanging his neighbour’s dog because it barked too much.
British Embassy Newsletter
by Martin Myall •
We reproduce the British Embassy Newsletter which we received with a request for publication
How Low Can You Sink?
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Judicial de la Guardia Civil have arrested three men for allegedly slitting the throat of a man and stabbing his wife and two children, aged ten and seven.
Controversial Eviction in Padul
by Vanessa Bosch •
A widow, her two daughters and a granddaughter were evicted from their home in 13 Virgen de las Nieves in Padul. The Guardia Civil carried out the eviction after Banco de Santander acquired the court order.