Thirty-three property tax receipts (IBI) were found billowing about a Loja street.
New Guidebook
by Duncan Inglis •
A new guide has been published in Loja highlighting the town’s cultural history. Sixty-five landmarks have been chosen for the route, which the authors hope will interest not only the locals, but also tourists and teachers.
New Top, Old Bottom
by Duncan Inglis •
Restoration work on the Loja Imperial Theatre uncovered, as is common in Spain, the remains of Nazari edifications, which are to be incorporated in the rejuvenated building, so that visitors can experience culture upstairs and history, from the 15th century, downstairs.
Healthier Loja
by Duncan Inglis •
The symbolic first stone has been laid by the Mayor for the construction of the largest sports complex in the province. Swimming pools, gyms, workout rooms, tennis and paddle courts, a spa, a Jacuzzi, all to be built with the aim of improving health.
Future Hospital
by Duncan Inglis •
Work on the new hospital in Loja will commence slowly in January, according to Elvira Ramón, Granada’s Socialist Secretary for Municipal Affairs. One hundred and eighty new jobs will be created in the first year alone, she added.
Loja Says No To Taxes
by Duncan Inglis •
Not only will Loja not see an increase in taxes next year, but, in some cases, it will also see a decrease.
Loja Invades China
by Duncan Inglis •
After invading South Africa, Iran and Israel, Loja is now setting its sights on China, which is accepting the importation of 72 thousand litres of olive oil.
Alhama Murder
by Duncan Inglis •
The day a Moroccan woman and her three children were planning on moving out of the house they shared with Mohamed B – husband and father – he took an iron bar and beat her head in till she moved no more. Locals are shocked.
The Termites of Doom
by Duncan Inglis •
Termites are on the verge of bringing many buildings in the old town down about inhabitants of Íllora’ ears. For the past fifteen years the voracious critters have succeeded in creating huge colonies up to two metres below ground.
Baza Growing
by Duncan Inglis •
Baza’s Town Hall has announced that it will sell their old sports complex for two million euros in order to not only build a new one, but also houses and a Lidl supermarket.
Easing The Burden
by Duncan Inglis •
In a move similar to recent activity in Loja, Baza’s Socialist government has announced that it will not raise local taxes in 2011, and will actually lower property tax. Economy Minister, Ramón Pozo, said he was aware of the problems people were having in the crisis and this was a way to help them.
Twisted Words & Minds
by Duncan Inglis •
Yet more political comments are being debated, this time in Guadix, as to what the speaker meant and if the intended listener really understood the words.
Violence Against Women
by Duncan Inglis •
The authorities in Baza are reporting a greater number of cases involving violence towards women this year, an increase of 20 per cent compared to 2009.
Guadix Ignored
by Duncan Inglis •
The PP of Guadix has complained that the Junta de Andalucía has left Guadix out of 2011budget. “This is the worse budget in the past 30 years,” said the party. They also offered a reward to anyone who could find Guadix in the proposed financial overhaul.
Prados Elected as Socialist Candidate
by Editor •
Francisco Prados was re-elected as the socialist candidate for the Mayoralty. Paco, who is also a high-school Mathematics teacher, made an interesting acceptance speech in which he urged Almuñequeros ‘to lose their fear and recover their freedom,’ referring to a palpable reticence in the town to speak out against the Mayor – justified or not.