A young man in Málaga, completely financially ruined, decided to stomp into a bank, armed with a stick and demand to be arrested – “it’s a hold up,” he shouted. But it wasn’t. Read on.
Spain’s Chronological Confusion
by Martin Myall •
When travelling between Spain and the UK – and even Portugal and Spain, you have to remember the hour difference – we’re in a different time zone… or are we?
Motril’s Jet Fighter
by Martin Myall •
Anybody who has come into Motril from the top, past the hospital, will have seen the HA200 jet aircraft that stands just across from gasoline station.
It’s Chestnut Season!
by Vivienne Hughes •
Órgiva held its third year of the Castañada Alpujarreña, which was organised by the Ayuntamiento de Alpujarra de la Sierra, with a helping hand from the Ayuntamiento de Órgiva. The result was hundreds of kilos of chestnuts were roasted and handed around to locals and tourists.
CAS Events December & November News
by CAS •
Three events on the Costa Animal Society calendar for December, including quizzes, and a glitz ball.
Calle Chaparil Facelift
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Councillor/Delegate for Infrastructure, Antonio García, the forthcoming commencement of the roadworks on Calle Chaparil from Avenida del Mediterráneo up to the Plaza Tutti Fruti.
The Soggy Drought
by Martin Myall •
It wasn’t that long ago that we were lamenting long months without rainfall as the drought dragged on, but in the last few weeks, rain has been the main dish on the menu.
The AICN Parties!
by AICN •
American International Club of Nerja: End of Year Bash Party & Charity Fund Raiser: if it’s not fun; we don’t do it… and our Club lived up to its promise once again!
Political Blowback
by Martin Myall •
In 2005 the Spanish conservatives were still smarting from having control of the government. The new leader, Mariano Rajoy set about what proved to be of eight years of bitter opposition, so their objection to the new socialist’s governments bill of same-sex marriage was a given.
Calahonda Attack
by Martin Myall •
Antonio Guzmán is a lucky man, although if you took a look at his battered face as he lies in his hospital bed, you wouldn’t think so. This 59-year-old man does the late shift at Hotel-Restaurante El Ancla in Calahona and it was 03.30h that his life changed radically.
Andrés Segovia Guitar Competition
by Martin Myall •
It’s that time of year again and the internationally prestigious XXVIII Certamen Internacional de Guitarra Clásica Andrés Segovia will be held from the 20th to the 24th of November at the La Herradura Civic Centre.
Idiot Placard Driver
by David Darby •
It begins with a woman who was caught on video by a mobile phone user when she decided she was in far too much of a hurry to hang around behind a school bus which had stopped, so she drove along the sidewalk (pavement). Now, a judge, after viewing the footage has handed down a ruling that she must wear a sign which says ‘idiot’ at the intersection.
N-340 Undergoing Resurfacing
by Martin Myall •
At last! Eight years after the last retarmacking operation on the N-340 where it passes between the eastern access to Motril and the Granada junction, a generous layer of tarmac is being laid.
Fleeing Capital
by Martin Myall •
As we approach the eve of the last month of December, the amount of capital that has left spain so far this year has reached 247,172.72 million euros.
Living Happily With Less
by Marianne Lindahl •
Most of Europe is in crisis. In Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal people demonstrate against the draconian cost-cutting measures imposed by the EU on member countries in deep financial trouble.