Despite the hotelier sector announcing that many hotels on the Costa Tropical will close soon, the chiringuito sector is determined to hang on, until October at least.
Chiringuitos Resist
by Martin Myall •
Opposition against Pay Rise
by Martin Myall •
The Salobreña branch of the Partido Popular has registered a formal request for the recently approved pay rise for the Mayor to be urgently repealed.
Lújar Ex-Mayor Arrested
by Martin Myall •
The ex-Mayor of Lújar, Diego Estévez Cabrera was arrested on Wednesday, accused of growing marihuana for sale.
2020 Airshow Cancelled Again
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril Airshow that was originally planned for the 21st of June but postponed until September the 27th has been definitevely cancelled for 2020.
Over 30 Hospital Staff Infected
by Vivienne Hughes •
Hospital Virgen de las Nieves in Granada has lost over 30 staff after they became infected at a farewell party of one of their number who was retiring.
Car Fire A-7 Taramay Access
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar fire service was called out to a car that had burst into flames on the A-7 access road from the Taramay roundabout.
Rain and Power Cuts
by Martin Myall •
First of all, yesterday saw rainfall on the Costa Tropical, at last, cleaning up the atmosphere and without causing any damage.
Regional 24h Contagion Figure
by Vivienne Hughes •
Today, Andalucía added a further 1,617 Covid-19 cases discovered through PCR testing, which is the second highest daily figure during this virus reassugence.
Almuñécar’s Chameleon Population
by Martin Myall •
And now for something completely different: chameleons, which Almuñécar has a small herd of according to the Councillor for the Environment.
Village Bank Branch Closes
by Martin Myall •
The way things are going, La Herradura will only be left with two bank branches: the Caja Rural de Granada and the Caixa Bank.
Hospital New Building Soon
by Martin Myall •
Well, things appear to be moving concerning the new building belonging to Hospital Santa Ana as the Junta has put the job up bidding.
Falls from Roofs and Scaffolding
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting with an accident in Baza Wednesday morning when a man fell from the roof of a warehouse on Calle Lisboa in the Baica trading estate.
Tying the Knot Turns Nasty
by Martin Myall •
A wedding reception in Pinos Puentes didn’t end well when an all-out brawl erupted, requiring the presence of six patrol cars to sort it out.
Axarquía Illegal Homes
by Martin Myall •
The Asociación Salvemos Nuestras Casas-Axarquía (SOHA) has lodged their petition concerning an Andalusian draft bill dealing with rural dwellings.
Night Club Bust for Arms
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional carried out a raid on a night club as they suspected that it was being used as a sales point for firearms and ammunition – they were right.