When you own a property in Spain, you will most probably belong to a community of owners or residents association, except where your property is a detached house and not within an urbanización.
If I Could Hold Back Time
by Editor •
We came to Spain to slow down the march of Time, but as they say, Time stands still for no man. To the point, I attended my 2nd, non-family-related 60th birthday party this month. Long gone are the 18th, 21st, weddings, christenings and divorce parties, now its 50th and 60th and funerals.
Social Networking
by Marianne Lindahl •
I am on Facebook. It was a bit hard for my grandchildren at first to cope with the idea of becoming my buddies. But now they are getting used to the idea of me monitoring their behavior in cyber space. I have interfered only once. It was when one of them, who I have always…
Epigenetics
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Epigenetics is natures equivalent to the invention of the wheel. Everybody knows about DNA; long threads on which the genes are lined up, the totality of which is our very own individual existence.
Regional News – October
by Editor •
7,000 Happy Bunnies Yes, the locals from Jete, Lentegí, Lobres, La Rábita and El Castillo – the aforesaid mentioned number – will have partial access to the regional health service’s data banks, meaning that certain tasks can be carried out without leaving the comfort of your own home. Diraya is a system that permits patients…
Business in Focus
by Duncan Inglis •
Going on holiday is supposed to be fun, but what if you fall sick? It does happen. And what do you do if you have chosen the south of Spain for your permanent residence and need healthcare but still haven’t got your tongue around the Spanish language yet? Perhaps you simply prefer a more personal and comfortable approach? Problems, problems…
Life-Giving Leaks
by Editor •
I went to have a shower the other day, as usual, only to find there was merely a dribble of water. I start shouting, “Chris, Chris, Chrrriiissssss,” Nothing. I get out get dressed and stagger up the back, can’t breathe, to find him by the water pressure pump. Having a Miss Marple moment I think…
Reader’s Letter
by Editor •
This is just to say that the blue zone in La Herradura – which may be logical during the two-three summer months – is ruining it for all businesses the rest of the year.
Help for Heroes – Charity Lunch
by Editor •
A charity Lunch is being held on the 26th of November at the Restaurante Rosa Náutica (La Herradura) in aid of the Help for Heroes programme
Europa Day, Almuñécar
by Editor •
A letter from a reader, asking for more information on Almuñécar’s Europa Day, which is being held this Saturday, the 16th
Wonky Word – October
by David Darby •
NY Bed Bugs Bite They always said it was the ‘town that never sleeps,’ and now we know why! There has been a huge increase in the bed bug population, which is causing the city lots of problems. City-Council Speaker, Christine Quinn, and Deputy Mayor, Linda Gibbs, are – in the time honoured US tradition…
October National News (I)
by Duncan Inglis •
The first part of the Spanish national news gathered for the October edition of the Seaside Gazette, which is compiled and written by Duncan Inglis
National News for October (II)
by David Darby •
The Second part of the Spanish national news gathered for the October edition of the Seaside Gazette, which is compiled and written by Dave Darby
British Embassy Newsletter, October
by Editor •
Here with the monthly British Embassy Newsletter for October, containing information about returning to the UK and reregistering, about the British Legion and the Poppy Appeal, as well
Pirates or Privateers?
by Editor •
The Almuñécar Local Police, known for their daunting efficiency and citizen adulation, have arrested an African stallholder and confiscated his wares. This occurred at the Friday Market where this Senegalese gentleman had a stall containing 227 CD’s and 94 DVD’s of dubious origin. The Councillor for Citizen Safety, María Dolores Sánchez – the same lady…