A helicopter belonging to the Customs and Excise Police (Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera) came down in the sea in front of a beach off Sotogrande yesterday.
Customs Chopper Down
by Hugh MacArthur •
Güejar Sierra Blaze
by Hugh MacArthur •
As far as forest fires go, there is the rule of thirty: +30ºC – 30km winds and humidity below 30 – that’s what Gúéjar Sierra had on Sunday.
Sexual Exploitation Bust
by Hugh MacArthur •
It was in 2019 when a young, Eastern-European woman walked into the Policía Nacional offices in Motril and announced that she was a victim of sexual exploitation ring.
Hyperbole and Back Wounds
by Martin Myall •
Even the BBC reported on the furore that followed the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón’s, recommendations for Spaniards to eat less meat.
Extra Green Meanies
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil’s Operación Verano here in Granada is their contribution to the Plan Turismo Seguro bringing reinforcements to the coast.
Mass Testing Drive Next Week
by Vivienne Hughes •
There will be mass testing using fast, antigen tests in the municipalities of Ugíjar, Lanjarón and Motril, targeting those that have not been vaccinated
High-Gear Vaccine Programme
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Southern-Granada Health District to which Costa Tropical and La Alpujarra belong, has reached 45% of the population with a double dose.
Mugger Arrested in Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil arrested an 18-year-old man in Almuñécar who allegedly attacked his victims from behind towards the end of last month.
Fire in Police Station
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was a small fire in the police station in Motril belonging to the Policía Nacional; i.e., where you go to get your TIE documents, for example.
Jabs for Those Born in 88 & 89
by Martin Myall •
Those born in 1988 and 1989 can now request a vaccination appointment, which started yesterday, Thursday the 8th.
Tornado in Villafranca del Cid
by Martin Myall •
In a village with a name remiscent of a Hollywood, medieval epic starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, locals were dumb struck when a tornado took a shortcut through town.
Scorchio Weekend Ahoy
by Martin Myall •
Well, after a sweaty Tuesday this week followed by a slight drop in temperatures, this weekend will be the first heatwave for summer 2021 in the province of Granada.
Canyon Road Chopper Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue team was called out to rescue a climber who had suffered an accident whilst scaling the canyon below Vélez-Benaudalla.
Almuñécar Lottery Winners
by Martin Myall •
The ONCE lottery showered 105,000 euros around Almuñécar thanks to three tickets worth 35,000 each.
Motril Angry over Black Flags
by Martin Myall •
The Ecologistas en Acción have no doubt been struck off the Motril Town Hall, Christmas-card list for this year after they gave a Black Flag to Playa de Poniente.