The Mayor of Salobreña is coming under increasing criticism for awarding herself a 14,000 pay rise when many fear for their jobs.
Pit Remains as Car Park
by Martin Myall •
The pit where the Almuñécar municipal market was will continue as a car park run by the church charity, Cáritas, as had been the case during the summer.
Diving Success
by Vivienne Hughes •
After the gloomy article from yesterday concerning the hotelier sector on the Costa Tropical, here’s news on a sector that has done well.
Friends of Animals Scam
by Vivienne Hughes •
The administrators of an animal-protection society in Valencia have been arrested for allegedly embezzling much of the funds sent in as donations.
Shoplifters Shopped by Cops
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional were waiting outside a Motril shop for two crooks to come out and promptly arrested them. The owner had phoned the police.
Hotels Closing
by Hugh MacArthur •
According to the Chairman of the Hoteliers Association for the Costa Tropical, most hotels will close by the 1st of October – some even before.
Torrox Beach Rescues
by Martin Myall •
It was a busy Sunday for lifeguards on Torrox beaches as six bathers had to be pulled out of the turbulent sea, after they ignored the red-flag warning.
Plant Too Close to Homes
by Hugh MacArthur •
GENA-Ecologistas en Acción has registered a complaint before the Junta regarding alleged irregularities concerning the building-waste treatment plant.
Find The Panther
by Martin Myall •
Huelma Town Hall has warned about a panther loose within the municipality. You can be forgiven for thinking the town is in South-East Asia, but it’s in Granada.
Return to School Thoughts
by David Darby •
Watching our 10-year-old son, Jack, walk through the school gate for the first time since the Covid-19 crisis began was a strange, almost surreal experience.
Motril Not Pleased
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar’s presentation of their marina project did not go down very well in neighbouring Motril, who have their own one.
Salobreña Approves 2020 Budget
by Martin Myall •
The Salobreña Town Council has approved the 2020 Municipal Budget on Friday amounting to 16-million euros.
Two Fires in One Afternoon
by Vivienne Hughes •
The regional forest-fighting service, Infoca, was battling on two fronts yesterday, not far from the Costa Tropical: Frigiliana and Arenas del Rey.
Barcelona High-Speed Train
by Martin Myall •
The high-speed-train link between Granada and Barcelona is set to recommence after having been stopped during the Lockdown.
Motril Port Expansion
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril Port Authorities intends to increase the capacity of the marina area within the port itself by 50 berths, bringing the total nearer to 500.