Residents of the three main towns on the Costa Tropical woke up to find that they are still governed by the same political parties.
No Change along The Coast?
by Martin Myall •
Granada Offshore Wind Farms
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two companies have come forward so far with plans to build offshore wind farms off the Costa Tropical.
Fancy Bungee Jumping?
by Martin Myall •
Starting on the weekend 27th/28th, adrenaline junkies have the possibility of launching themselves off the Puente de Lata (old railway bridge) over Río Dúrcal.
Abduction in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Public Prosecutor has recommended 5-years imprisonment and a fine of 1,200 euros for a man in Motril accused of kidnapping his own nephew.
Almuñécar Mugging Arrests
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil arrested two brothers, aged 33 and 37, charged with carrying out a mugging in Almuñécar.
Motril Bonoloto Winner
by Hugh MacArthur •
A lucky lottery ticket holder won 1,660,995 euros thanks to be the only person who chose all the winning numbers.
Eleven Warships Visit
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting from the 30th of this month Motril Port will see eleven Spanish Warships dock to coincide with the Día de las Fuerzas on the 2nd of June.
Spuds & Grenades
by Martin Myall •
Two WW1 hand grenades turned up in an agricultural warehouse in Granada, amongst a shipment of potatoes from France.
Car Pile up on N-323a
by Martin Myall •
On Friday the 19th of last month there was a major car crash in Dúrcal on the old main road, the N-323a.
Promises Are Cheap
by Martin Myall •
The only thing in the news this week is the plethora of electoral pledges by parties across the political spectrum and all along the coast.
Cerro Gordo Fire Drill
by Hugh MacArthur •
Infoca carried out an exercise (drill) in the Cerro Gordo/El Nogal area of La Herradura yesterday.
New Attacks on Medical Staff
by Vivienne Hughes •
There have been new cases of patients threatening and insulting medical staff in hospitals and medical centres.
Gloria Bendita!
by Vivienne Hughes •
The tendency for the South East of Spain to be the driest area in Europe has now flipped the other way, thanks to all this rain.
Armed Forces Day
by Hugh MacArthur •
Not to be confused with the Motril Airshow next month, at the end of this one is the Armed Forces Day both in Granada and Motril.
Here We Go!
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil have arrested six people in Mojácar (Almería), accused of buying votes in these upcoming elections.