The Mayor of Abuñol has taken the decision to make the town’s paseo narrower to improve traffic flow. Not everybody agrees with the decision.
A Pant in the Country
by Vanessa Bosch •
El Valle de Lecrín will be holding the 11th annual cross-country race called La Naranja on the 28th of February – the winner gets his weight in oranges!
Caught in the Act
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil in Salobreña had the joyous surprise of nabbing two burglars hiding inside a bar that they had just broken into.
Spate of Burglaries in La Herradura
by Martin Myall •
Several break-ins have occurred in the Urbanización Las Palomas area during the last week, the latest being Saturday the 16th.
Burning Woman in Bank
by Martin Myall •
Inocencia L.P. from Almassora in Castellón, Valencia, set light to herself in her branch of the Caixa bank, which resulted in burns to 48% of her body
Iberia Strike Action Commences
by Martin Myall •
Starting today Iberia workers are carrying out strike action until the 22nd of February. If their demands are not met, there will be further strike action from the 4th to the 8th of March and then from the 18th to the 22nd of the same month – a total of 15 days of stoppages.
Schoolgirl Injured in La Caleta
by Martin Myall •
The Asociación de vecinos de La Caleta de Salobreña has reported an accident that occurred on the Friday morning (15th February) during a school outing. One of the school children suffered a split skull (head wound) when a stone fell on her.
Almuñécar Old Town Rebels
by Martin Myall •
The residents of Barrio del Castillo, Almuñécar, via its residents committee, considers that the Town Hall has not only neglected the old town, but that it also ‘mistreats’ its representatives.
Strike on the A-7
by Martin Myall •
A squad of 20 rebar workers on the Lobres-Taramay section of the A-7 stopped work for one day because they still hadn’t been paid even for December.
A Penchant for Debt
by Martin Myall •
Last year, the City Hall of Granada, like many municipal administrations, received a loan from the central government so that they could pay off their outstanding debts to local merchants and traders up until the 31st of December 2011; a total of 107.8m euros.
Cuts Affects School Transport
by Martin Myall •
There’s a little coastal village called Casarones where the school-bus no longer reaches: now the Mayor of Castell de Ferro drives stranded school children to school.
Donkey Sanctuary in Distress
by Martin Myall •
The owner of a donkey sanctuary in Monachil, Rafael Fuentes, feels helpless – he is facing having to have his animals put down.
Beachbeds for El Cañuelo?
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Councillor for Beaches, Nieves Atencia, issued a press statement to say that they had submitted the municipal Plan de Playas for 2013 to the Regional Government – Nerja is one of the five municipalities in the province to do so, so far.
Pedal-Powered Carnival
by Martin Myall •
Over a hundred cyclists in fancy dress took part in the Carnival Parade, which was organized by the Club Ciclista Almuñécar, with the collaboration of the Councillor for Fiestas and the Municipal Sports Board.
Joan Miro Posters on Show
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Museum is holding an exhibition of Los Carteles de Miró comprising of 32 posters, which were commissioned by art galleries and produced by the painter between 1963 and 1985.