Almuñécar Town Hall complained that the closed-down Chiringuito Calabré was demolished without their permission by the provincial offices of the Central Government has responded.
Calabré Demolition Discord
by Martin Myall •
La Dana Strikes
by David Darby •
Last night, the Dana swept across southern Spain, causing significant disruption along the Costa Tropical, particularly in the municipalities of Almuñécar, Salobreña, and Motril.
Málaga Airport
by Martin Myall •
When they issued a Red Weather alert, they weren’t kidding, as we made our way to Málaga Airport yesterday morning. I had to catch a flight and the paper-edition Ed offered to drive me there.
Orange Alerts Issued
by Martin Myall •
Town Halls along the Costa Tropical have reacted to weather reports issued by the Spanish Weather Agency (AEMET) and issued their own alerts.
Fake Weather-Alerts
by Vivienne Hughes •
Well, that’s all that we needed because now you have to be careful with extreme-weather-alert SMSs supposedly from AEMET.
Brit Climber Rescued
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue group, Greim were called out to rescue a British mountain climber on El Chorro (a route known as the Blue Line) after he took a fall.
A-7 Closed in Almería
by Hugh MacArthur •
The heavy rainfall in Almeria has caused a section of the A-7 to be closed to traffic, so that repairs can be carried out.
Junta Rain-Damage Grants
by Vivienne Hughes •
Many municipalities belonging to the Costa Tropical will receive “significant economic support,” from the Junta de Andalucía for the recent cold drop (DANA).
Weather: 12th to 17th
by Editor •
Well, it’s a day for brollies if you are thinking about going out on Wednesday because it is going to rain heavily.
From Dust to Dust
by Martin Myall •
This is not about death, although there have been enough in Paiporta and surrounding towns; it’s about cleaning up the mud.
Killed Working on A Wind Turbine
by Vivienne Hughes •
An engineer working on a wind turbine was killed by a falling object whilst he was suspended five metres above the ground.
Battered Friars
by Hugh MacArthur •
A middle-aged man attacked four friars in the Monasterio del Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet (Valencia) claiming that he was Jesus Christ.
Unwelcome Tourists
by Martin Myall •
A Public Prosecutor handling a case in the Málaga law courts recommended eight years’ imprisonment for three tourists accused of sexual assault against a woman in their tourist flat.
The Power Behind the Surge
by Martin Myall •
You can ask yourself why these violent downpours are so destructive and the answer contains several factors.
Fines are a Fine Income
by Martin Myall •
Perhaps there is something grotesque when a Town Hall announces how much money it expects to take through traffic & parking fines After all, it is not supposed to be a source of income, but a deterrent.