The Archbishop of Granada has issued a communiqué stating that he has carried out an immediate suspension of a deacon who has been accused of raping a youth. The suspension covers carrying out any form of ministry.
Qué Os Jodan!
by Martin Myall •
Just in case you had any doubt, this means, “screw you,” or more accurately, “screw them.” This graphic proposal for involuntary sex was proffered in the last Parliamentary session in Madrid.
Midsummer – July Nordic Column
by Marianne Lindahl •
Some Nordic summertime thoughts taken from our July edition and written by Marianne Lindahl.
We celebrate Midsummer Eve in our summer cottage in the Finnish archipelago. The vegetable garden has been sown for the summer’s harvest with potato, salad, beans, onions, peas, chives and last but not least, the dill for our ‘gravlax’ the marinated salmon Scandinavian style. Geraniums in their boxes are bright red against the sheer greenery of birches and scrubs. Lilies of the valley and lilac branches decorate the tables of our cabin.
Benny’s New Appointment with the Judge
by Martin Myall •
Ex-Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan Carlos Benavides, will stand before a judge, once again, in April next year, but this time to face charges of obstructing the office of the Regional Ombudsman.
Testicle Treat – Wonky World
by David Darby •
It is common knowledge that testicles from a variety of animals are regarded as a culinary treat. However, the last thing you expect when the chef says he is going to serve testicles, is that the said testicles will be his own!
Motril’s Illegal Cortijos
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall is increasing the pressure on the municipality’s illegal dwellings, thanks to a decree issued by the regional government, the Junta de Andalucía.
Saturday is Shopping Night
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar is having a Jazz Shopping Night tomorrow evening (Saturday 14th), with 60 shops taking part, opening from 21.30h to 02.00h the next morning.
Fiestas del Carmen – Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
This fiesta is really a fishermen’s one, which is why most of the activities take place in the Barrio Los Marinos, next to Chinasol. We’re leaving the agenda in Spanish because it is all pretty straight forward, but we will give you a couple of explanations
Good News & Bad News
by Martin Myall •
The good news for la Herradura is that the Town Hall has just opened a tax office in the Centro Jate, next to the municipal market. The bad news is that now you don’t have an excuse for not paying them.
Dubious Coffee!
by Martin Myall •
OK, we all know that the Northern Europeans and North Americans make horrible coffee, and if you want decent coffee, you have to go to Spain or Italy, but there is one place in Spain where the coffee tastes like piss…
La Caleta Fiestas
by Martin Myall •
This weekend will see the fiestas to celebrate the Patron Saint of Salobreña’s La Caleta, La Virgen del Carmen. The fiestas will kick off at 19.00h on the Friday the 13th, culminating in the evening Mass at 20.00h on the 16th.
Benny’s Salary Slashed
by Martin Myall •
The result of the last full council meeting in Almuñécar was that the ex-mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, had 1,500 euros lopped off his monthly salary – ouch!
Coming Home to Roost
by Martin Myall •
There can be no better example of opposition tactics coming back to haunt you once you’re in government than what has happened to Mariano Rajoy.
Hubby’s Helping Hand
by Martin Myall •
A clerk at the University of Granada and his wife have found guilty of falsifying her examination marks. Consequently the clerk has received a 2-year, 4-month prison sentence and a fine of 1,800 euros (ouch!), whilst his ‘favoured’ wife received a 1-year, 9-month suspended prison sentence as was ordered to pay a fine of 1,620 euros. (Ouch, again).
Cheaper Parking in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
Whilst the Almuñécar Town Hall announces that underground parking charges will be slashed by nearly half, the IU councillor, Fermín Tejero says that it could have gone further…