The leader of the Almuñécar branch of the PSOE, Francisco Prados, was impressed by how some British towns tackle used chewing gum; he would like to use it here… the system; not the used chewing gum.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Running Beaches on a Shoestring
by Martin Myall •
The last time the Motril, Salobreña or Almuñécar received any funds from the Regional Government to help maintain their beaches during the summer was three years ago. Since then they have been making ends meet.
Record 17.5 Euros for Butano
by Martin Myall •
The price of a domestic 12.5k butane bottle went up today reaching a price that has never been paid before: 17.5 euros. That’s a 2.15% rise on the previous price and gives a total increase so far in 2013 of 7.2%.
Granada Metro Sued
by Martin Myall •
What Metro? Yes, you’re right – it’s not finished yet… and that’s the problem: potholes caused by the construction work have already caused two road accidents.
93,000 Empty Dwellings
by Martin Myall •
That is the number of housing units that have been built on speculation and never sold, standing empty, in the Province of Granada.
Nerja Wins Court Case
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Nerja has announced that the Málaga branch of the Regional Supreme Court has decided in favour of Nerja concerning La Coladilla golf course area.
Whirlpool Drowning
by Martin Myall •
A 16-year-old Colombian lad was drowned in the Río Genil where it passes through the city of Granada. The current was torrential because of the thaw in the Sierra Nevada.
Mother Nature Is Good!
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Everybody is afraid of Cholesterol. This fear is fuelled by recommendations of professional, medical associations to consume less than 300mg daily. Because chicken eggs are high in cholesterol, about 200mg each, patients with high cholesterol are commonly advised to avoid eating them. However, the association between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease is unclear. A meta-analysis of 17 good quality prospective studies with up to 20 years of duration assessed this association.
Driving Slow Costs Teeth
by Editor •
Intrigued? A 28-year-old man was arrested after he punched another driver for driving too slow. To be more exact, he broke his nose and knocked two teeth out.
Smartphone Theft
by Martin Myall •
On average, ten smart phones are stolen every day in the city of Granada. The Policia Nacional arrested 52 people there during the first three months of the year for mobile thefts.