The police operation, Estradaprix, has finally made an arrest in connection with a theft carried out on a Salobreña beach in August.
Estanco Raider Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 32-year-old man was arrested, suspected of carrying out a hold up in a tobacconist in Almuñécar. The incident took place around 12.20h on the 17th.
Spain Reaches A Million Cases
by Martin Myall •
The first case of Covid-19 in Spain was a German tourist on La Gomera (Canary Islands), eight months later, we have just reached one milliion.
Motril Town Hall Restricted
by Editor •
The Mayor of Motril, owing to the increase in contagion figures in the municipality and province, will restrict access to the town-hall building.
Empadronamiento Renewal
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar with its 4,000, registered foreign residents has decided that it is time to bring the Padrón Municipal up to date.
EU on Mask IVA in Spain
by Martin Myall •
The claim made by the Spanish Government last weekend that the EU would not let it lower the IVA on masks caused surprise in Brussels and provoked a response.
Interview: Mayor of Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
We requested a face-to-face interview with the Mayor of Salobreña, María Eugenia Rufino but settled for sending in the question to be answered by email.
Almuñécar Pot-in-Post Rumbled
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil, in collaboration with Correos, dismantled a drugs ring that had been sending hashish out of Almuñécar to several European countries.
No Trick or Treat in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Salobreña has issued a decree that effectively forbids the celebration of Halloween this year, to avoid crowding and consequent infections.
Lanjarón shuts Public Offices
by Martin Myall •
Lanjarón Town Hall has just issued a decree announcing the closure of all municipal offices and public buildings until the 26th of October. The decision was taken following an increase in coronavirus cases within the municipality.
Covid Figures up to 16th
by Martin Myall •
Here are the municipal figures for Covid 19 up to the 16th. Each town has three figures: diagnosed last 7 days, total diagnosed since pandemica began, and total deaths.
Fire Service Rescue Stuck Dog
by Vivienne Hughes •
It is anectdotal that fire personnel rescue cats stuck up trees, but here is a case of a dog stuck on a steep rock surface in the Valle de Lecrín.
No Talking Allowed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Granada Appeals Court has backed the Motril’s law court over its sentencing of a man to not talk with his neighbour for 120 days.
Brit Costa Gang Busted
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British drug-running gang based on the Costa del Sol since 2015 has been busted wide open, resulting in a total of 31 arrests over five years.
Fast But Not Very Bright
by Hugh MacArthur •
If you’re going to do something illegal, is it a wise idea to film and publish it on social media? Many apparently think it is.