A large fire broke out in the Salobreña vega (plantation) just along the river Guadalfeo, near the border with Motril. Motril Firefighters attended the scene in three fire trucks and extinguished the fire, which was no mean feat as they were hampered by high winds that were fanning the flames. Despite the prompt intervention of…
Almuñécar 45 Million Euro Deficit
by David Darby •
The new administration in the Almuñécar Town Hall has had a bit of a shock. The counting has finally finished and the results for the audit which goes back to 2007 and covers the period up until 31 December, 2010, are in.
Unfortunately, the figures show that the administration owes around 45 million euros for the said period, reported the Councillor for Finance, Antonio Laborda.
Driving School Grant Accusations
by David Darby •
The Ministry of Employment in Granada are investigating a Motril driving school after three students have made complaints that they have not received the ‘heavy goods’ training that they were due through a grant given by the Andalusian Employment Fund and the European Social Fund.
Changes in Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty for 2012 in Andalucía
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
On 1st January 2012 the Junta de Andalucía introduced several changes on how taxes under the jurisdiction of the autonomous region will be calculated.
More specifically transfer tax and stamp duty (in Spanish “Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales y Actos Jurídicos Documentados”) have been overall increased. Transfer tax and Stamp duty are regulated by the Royal decree 1/1993 of the 24th of September and enforced with the Royal decree 828/1995 of the 29th of May.
Long (distance) Runner?!
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Although it is only weeks since the scandal broke over our President’s bearings, it slowly starts to feel like years. Under every pebble lurks a new ‘scandal’ and I can’t help but think, that there are a lot of people out there who follow their own agendas even if it is only higher sales figures or ratings. Saying that the ongoing controversy partly is his fault, too; bad management – admitting news only after it breaks does not appear very trustworthy.
Suspicious Wardrobe Content
by Martin Myall •
You would be wrong if you think that this article has something to do with women’s clothing in a Conservative MP’s wardrobe… No, this is about a wardrobe that was supposed to contained 6,000 euros! Read on…
Bowel Cancer – Trust The Medics
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Last month two meta-analyses were published about health strategies on how to reduce the chances of developing bowel cancer. A meta-analysis is not a new piece of research, but it looks at all the published research on a subject, thus unifying conflicting results and drawing a conclusion out of the whole body of existing evidence.
Port Road Improvements
by Martin Myall •
Improvement work will be commencing on the Motril Port road, from Avenida Julio Moreno up to the CLH turning, involving a 280-metre-long section. The 200,000-euro budget for this project comes from the Regional Government’s Plan Urban, which is 70% funded by the European Union.
Reader’s Letter: Signposting Confusion
by Editor •
Leaving La Herradura on the 31/01/2011 en route to Málaga airport we nearly missed our flight because the signage to the airport is non-existent at the turn off to the new ring road
Publication Update – February
by Martin Myall •
The February edition of the Seaside Gazette is at present at the printers and will be ready for distribution Wednesday the 1st around midday.
IBI Increased by 10%
by Martin Myall •
The Association for Small & Medium Business for Almuñécar and La Herradura (APYME) has decried the ‘disproportionate’ rise in property tax (IBI), which went up by 10% for 2012.
Bike Rider Killed
by Martin Myall •
A man was killed in a traffic accident in the town of Salobreña. The incident took place about 13:15 in the afternoon on Saturday 21st on the Avenida de Andalucía, area known as El Vial
False Theft Accusation
by Martin Myall •
A car theft was reported to the Guardia Civil Office in Salobreña on Saturday 21st. After several investigations, the Guardia Civil found out tha the vehicle had not been stolen but had suffered an accident and had crashed when the owner at the wheel, allegedly under the influence.
Torrox Art Exhibition
by Martin Myall •
Local Torrox artist, Margaret Riordan has several new paintings on display at Taberna del Choto on Avda. de Competa in Torrox pueblo, and at the Axarquia Artists exhibition currently on display at the Tourist Information Office in Frigiliana, which has been extended until 25 February.
A7 Past and Future
by Martin Myall •
With the change of Central Government and a litany of cut backs promised, there is a great deal of concern over the A-7 autovia where it passes through the province of Granada – the only part of this main traffic artery that traverses the whole of the Mediterranean coast of Spain.