Citizens of Salobreña have been collecting money between them to cover the 1,450 euros in fines that two of their number have to pay over the IBI protests.
Wife Beating Senator?
by Martin Myall •
The Supreme Court is investigating a conservative Senator for the Canary Islands for allegedly beating his wife.
I lost Control Then I Remember Nothing
by Vanessa Bosch •
Mohamed E.B., who stands accused of beating his wife to death, faces 25 years’ imprisonment. The incident occurred in Alhama de Granada in 2010.
Refusing to be a Burden
by Martin Myall •
A small hamlet near Pinos Puente, Granada, was the scene of tragic deaths: a 77-year-old man and his 76-year-old, disabled wife made a suicide pact, so as not to become a burden on their children.
Aquarium lease Rescinded
by Martin Myall •
The decision was taken in the last plenary meeting of the Almuñécar Town Council to annul to existing lease for the Aquarium.
Town Hall Closes Bank Accounts?
by Martin Myall •
The Salobreña Town Hall has announced that it will close down its bank account in any bank that carries out evictions.
Furthermore, the Mayor, Gonzalo Fernández, says that he will give instructions to the municipal police not to participate in any eviction unless their presence is specifically ordered by a judge.
Almuñécar Medieval Fair
by Martin Myall •
From tomorrow, Thursday the 5th until Sunday the 8th, there will be a medieval market on the Paseo del Altillo in Almuñécar.
7-Star Surges Ahead
by Martin Myall •
Not only will the recent decree that has effectively frozen development with the first 500 metres of the coast not affect Almuñécar’s 7-star hotel project, but the Junta is reportedly about to grant the last missing piece of paperwork.
Insufficient Fine Income
by Martin Myall •
We know; it’s enough to make you weep, but the City Hall of Granada has only received about a fifth of what it hoped to grab through fines. As this was a projected “income” in the 2012 budget, they are having trouble with the books.
Lunch Dear?
by David Darby •
A 68-year-old man called Frederick Hengl was arrested in Oceanside, San Diego, recently and charged with the murder of his wife. His arrest took place in a local bar, as police had just been to his house after reports of a disgusting smell emanating from the premises. On climbing through a window the first officer on the scene found several body parts cooking on the stove and a severed head in the freezer.
3,000-Signature Petition
by Martin Myall •
Several thousand people in the city of Granada have signed a petition to have an alleged child molester imprisoned until the day of his trial. At present, after having spent two weeks in custody in August, he at liberty pending trial.
Eviction Aborted in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
We have been reporting on evictions all around Spain, but this one is definitely closer to home: Villa Eryka 15 in an urbanización on the P-4.
Órgiva Gasoline Station Raided
by Vivienne Hughes •
On the night of the last Sunday of November, two individuals broke into the gasoline station on the outskirts of Órgiva, setting of the burglar alarm.
No Impunity on Internet
by Martin Myall •
The Policia Nacional in Barcelona have arrested a woman for falsely accusing a man of rape, on Youtube.
Honestly!
by David Darby •
It’s the honesty game! You work as a cab driver in downtown Singapore and a couple leave 620,000 euros in the back of your cab. What do you do?
Well, this actually happened to veteran cab driver Sia Ka Tian, 70, who couldn’t believe what he was seeing when he found the cash on the back seat, left there by a couple who were on holiday in Singapore. But, despite his shock, he returned to his depot and handed the black paper bag, along with the cash, into the lost property office.