Andalucia has had its first case of West Nile Fever this year with the victim suffering from meningoencephalitis, brought on by the West-Nile Virus.
First Case of Nile Fever
by Vivienne Hughes •
Celestine for China
by Martin Myall •
There is something in the mountains of Granada that China wants… and is getting, and that is celestine, used in mobiles, tablets and electric-car batteriers.
Caught on Camera
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Coín (Málaga) have arrested a 29-year-old man for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl, which was caught on camera by a neighbour.
No San Juan Access in Nerja
by Martin Myall •
While over on the Costa Tropical town halls are permitting access to beaches on the night of San Juan, albeit only to bathe, Nerja wll close its beaches.
Careful with Your Luggage
by Martin Myall •
You put your bag on the ground two seconds to take a selfy in an airport only to look down and find it gone, as was the case of a German tourist.
Andalusian Conundrum
by Martin Myall •
When the Health Minister for the Junta spoke about “letting our guard down” he was no doubt influenced by the Andalusia contagion figures.
Scuba Diving Death
by Martin Myall •
A 60-year-old man died whilst out diving in the sea off Almuñécar/La Herradura yesterday, according to a 112 call-centre, press release.
Andalucia Quashes Mask Talk
by Martin Myall •
Only If things go well, obligatory mask wearing outside will be discontinued, and then not before the end of July or mid August, according to Minister Aguirre.
Motril Air Show This Weekend
by Louise Powell •
The Motril Air Show (our front-page photo in the June printed edition) will take place this Sunday, so make sure that you don’t miss it.
Adulterated Whiskey
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil mounted a police operation entitled, Gypsy Drink in order to investigate and bust a gang that was adulterating known brand of whiskey.
Motril Breaks Ranks?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril Town Hall will now allow people to bathe in the sea on the night of San Juan – the whole of Costa Tropical agreed to cancel San Juan festivities.
2nd Jab Moved Forward
by Martin Myall •
The Junta has decided to bring forward the second AstraZeneca jab to 10 weeks after the first instead of 12 weeks, because of concerns over the Indian Variant.
Granada Airport Renovations
by Martin Myall •
Aeropuerto Federico García Lorca (FGL), which serves both Granada and Jaén, is undergoing changes to the terminal building.
Cantarriján Shuttle Service
by Vivienne Hughes •
Starting yesterday and lasting until the 10th of September, the shuttle bus between the N-340 and Playa Cantarriján will be ferrying beachgoers.
Attacks on Medical Staff
by Martin Myall •
In less than a week, four members of medical staff in the Southern Health Area (Costa Tropical & Alpujarra) have been physically abused.