The oldest, and smallest, gasolinera in the Alpujarra, situated just before the bridge in Orgiva, is being dismantled by its owners, the Rodríguez brothers.
Almuñécar Goes Whatsapp
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar Town Hall now has a Whatsapp number so that people can report things that they come across that need the attention of the Maintenance Department.
Cheaper Masks
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Central Government announced yesterday that they would bring the price down on obligatory masks, after the EU dismissed Madrid’s claim that they couldn’t.
Mass Screening Announced
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Junta de Andalucía has announced that it will carry out mass testing in Almuñécar and Motril on the coast as well as inland in Guadix and Baza
New Early Closing Imposed
by Martin Myall •
The Junta has issued a change to the present Covid restrictions in force concerning who can open and until what time.
ITV Appointments
by Hugh MacArthur •
If you have been following the online Gazette, you will have seen that unlike the original Lockdown, the ITV testing centres have remained open.
Lastest Local Covid Data: 9th
by Martin Myall •
Here are the contagion figures for the seven days ending on the 9th for a selection of municipalities, followed by the total contagion and deaths figures.
Can You Accompany Somebody?
by Martin Myall •
I have been to Motril to speak with the Policia Local at the police station, and with the Guardia Civil in Salobreña, who were manning a check point.
A Long Overdue ‘Ouch!’
by Martin Myall •
With Andalucía on the road to a complete lockdown and the province of Granada leading the way, some people are still capable of selfish irresponsibility.
Biker Dies in Pitres
by Hugh MacArthur •
A biker met his death on the A-432 just outside Pitres (La Taha) in the Alpujarra Granadina Saturday night.
Bars & Restaurants To Close
by Martin Myall •
Regional PM, Juanma Moreno, announced the new measures that will come into effect at 00.01h on Tuesday morning, affecting Granada especially.
Watch Out! Brit About!
by Martin Myall •
A British driver managed to cause a head-on collision in the province of Córdoba after driving on the wrong side of the road.
Union vs. Motril Fire Board
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Sindicato Andaluz de Bomberos has taken a case before the Regional Supreme Court concerning the employee, selection process in Motril.
Granada Takes a Sad Lead
by Martin Myall •
Granada has become the province in Spain with the most current covid cases: in the last two weeks the number reached 1,204 per 100,000 inhabitants.
Junta To Increase Restrictions
by Martin Myall •
By Sunday, new restrictions could be announced for the following day, according to indications coming out of the Junta de Andalucía.