Luisa García Chamorro has become the first female mayor of Motril in its long history. She takes over from Carlos Rojas, who has unwillingly vacated the mayoralty to become a regional member of parliament.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
The Teaching Bond
by Martin Myall •
ESO3-level pupils from Órgiva’s secondary school, IES Alpujarra put on a charity performance to raise funds for the local branch of the AECC (cancer association). The reason: one of the English teachers in the school was diagnosed with cancer this year.
New Fiscal Regulations
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Government has announced that business owners can no longer accept sums of over 2,500 euros in cash without incurring a 25% fine.
Toll Roads and Death Toll
by Martin Myall •
The head of the DGT (Department of Transport), María Seguí, is worried that the recent decision to put toll booths on hitherto free-to-use autovias will push the accident rate up.
Acid Attack
by Martin Myall •
A 29-year-old Spanish woman received deep chemical burns to 2% of her body, mainly on her face, after an unidentified man approached her and threw acid into her face.
The Next Tango in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
Arcos de Buenos Aires Company will be putting on a concert on the July 21st at 21.00h in the Salobreña Auditorium, Jose Martin Recuerda for all Tango lovers.
Scruffs Success in Torrox
by CAS •
The first of this year’s annual Costa Animal Society dog shows took place on May 26 and raised 1,950 euros for the charity. Scruffs Torrox 2012 was held at the Andale Riding Centre and attracted 49 dogs who were judged in 11 classes.
CAS Hog Roast
by Martin Myall •
Costa Animal Society will be holding a Hog Roast on Friday the 20th of July at Seacrest Kennels, Nerja.
Licencia Express
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Town Hall has agreed to express its support in the next full plenary meeting of the Council for what is known as licencia express, which is designed to make the setting up of business much easier.
Nash Bash Cash
by Martin Myall •
Russel Nash of Nash Music has handed over the 522 euros in takings from their charity concert on the 6th of June to the Asociación de Prevención y Ayuda al Toxicómano (APAT) in Almuñécar.