A dead, long-finned, pilot whale (Globicephala melas) was found floating off Torrenueva beach on the 20th of February. Since then the Centre for the Marine Environment in Cádiz (Cegma) decided to investigate the cause of death.
Cuartel de Simancas, Motril
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro and the Councillor of Many Titles, Nicolás Navarro were out visiting the Cuartel de Simancas area of town.
Supreme Court Revokes Burka Ban
by Martin Myall •
The highest court in the land considers that Lérida in Cataluña overstepped its authority when it prohibited the use this form of headgear.
Vote Hitler?
by David Darby •
Yes, there is somebody running for election with the name Hitler! Not in Europe, but in the small northeast Indian state of Meghalaya, where the population have a rather interesting fascination for weird, wonderful and sometimes downright outrageous names.
The Rebellion of The Firemen
by Martin Myall •
There was a case about a week ago in the north of Spain, where firemen refused to carry out a request made by the police over an eviction case. It has had resounding consequences.
Compulsory Parenting Course
by Martin Myall •
A judge has sentenced a 16-year-old girl to attending a course on how to be a responsible mother, after she was arrested for using her baby to beg.
Misplaced Kindness
by Martin Myall •
A woman is up before the judge for allegedly stabbing and killing a pensioner who had tried to help her out. The wife of the 66-year-old victim was also brutally beaten.
Acquitted of Slandering a Politician
by Martin Myall •
When a building developer accused the Mayor of being corrupt, the reaction was for the politician to sue him, but the judge didn’t agree with his view.
Forgiving Wife?
by Martin Myall •
The law courts in Pontevedra, Galicia was the scene of a battered wife defending her husband who had stabbed her.
Alzheimer’s Sufferer Found
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil rescued an 83-year of man suffering from Alzheimer’s from the bottom of a barranco after he had become disorientated and lost.
Dream Home Becomes Nightmare
by Martin Myall •
Two men have been sentenced to 1-year’s imprisonment for selling a property that was simply not theirs to sell.
Kelibia Square Works
by Martin Myall •
According to a Almuñécar Town Hall, press release, Plaza Kelibia hasn’t undergone an integral revamping in 25 years, although it doesn’t seem longer than ten since the last time work was being carried out, changing the paving etc – perhaps memories play tricks.
Flu Times
by Marianne Lindahl •
The winter cold has arrived to our tropical paradise. In this time of the year I sometimes wish I were nearer the North pole, feeling warm and cosy inside and avoiding to step outside unless absolutely necessary. In our old house on top of the hill in Taramay it is nearly as chilly inside as outside, in spite of some energy-devouring electric appliances. All kinds of influenza viruses are hitting the good people of Almuñécar.
La Herradura’s Lighting Upgrade
by Martin Myall •
One gets the impression that the present Town Council is going out of its way to look after La Herradura, because hardly a week passes without another bout of urban improvements.
Blood Donations in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
It’s time for the generous blood donors of Almuñécar to download the odd pint of blood!