At the end of last month just over 100 illegal immigrants reached the Coast of Almería in open boats – all get tested for Covid-19 and it’s then quarantine.
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News that has been published in the paper edition but not online until now
Salobreña Covid Fines Total
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Salobreña, María Eugenia Rufino, announced that since the pandemia began, the Town Hall has issued 950 fines for infringements to the present health regulations.
Polish Fugitive Caught
by Martin Myall •
A Polish fugitive was tracked down to Barcelona and arrested by the Policía Nacional around midmonth last month.
Bigger Dog Beach
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril has already led the way with the Costa Tropical’s first beach for dogs and now, owing to demand, it has enlarged the area of the beach for this type of use.
Free Kayaking in Salobreña
by Louise Powell •
As part of the Programa de Educación Ambiental, Salobreña Town Hall has organised a kayak & padel-surf excursion along the Caleta cliffs for the 6th of August.
Grandparent Group Appeals
by Martin Myall •
Believe it or not but there is a national association of grandparents; it’s called the Asociación de Abuelos y Abuelas de España (ABUESPA).
Bar Terrace Stolen
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almost every bar in Granada and the surrounding towns has experienced at least one break in; the cigarette machine or one-arm bandit forced open the more expensive spirits stolen
Spanish Chess Championships
by Martin Myall •
Hotel Salobreña Suites is the venue for the national championships for chess: Sub-8 to Sub-18.
Marina’s 26th Blue Flag
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura’s Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este is one of the marinas with most Blue Flag Awards, as this year they have done it yet again.
Moroccan Feud in Motril
by Martin Myall •
Officers belonging to the Policía Nacional in Motril arrested two men over an incident involving a fire arm on the 16th of last month.