Quite unreasonably the IVA on obligatory surgical masks is charged at 21%, despite it being a necessity, which is why one chemist is up in arms.
Los Moriscos Reopening
by Louise Powell •
Motril’s golf course, Los Moriscos, will reopen on the 30th of May, observing all the safety regulations for both staff and golfers.
The Long Nose of The Law
by Martin Myall •
A man driving a Peugeot 406 overtook a Guardia Civil patrol car on a B-road in the Alpujarra Granadina and was dismayed to see its lights and siren activate.
Health Workers’ Holiday Gift
by Vivienne Hughes •
Almuñécar Town Hall, through its Tourism Board, has earmarked 150,000 euros to finance 1,500 holiday vouchers at 100 euros each.
Salobreña Asks for Exemption
by Hugh MacArthur •
The PM, Pedro Sánchez, told the regional parliaments that it is his intention to eliminate the time restrictions on going out walking or practicing sports.
Obligatory Masks from Tomorrow
by Hugh MacArthur •
Those venturing outside from tomorrow will have to wear a mask, except for children under six and people with respiratory problems.
Almuñécar Bars Fined
by Martin Myall •
With Monday came the opening of several bars and restaurants along the Costa Tropical, as well as inland Granada, of course – fines soon followed.
Illegal Campsites Dismantled
by Hugh MacArthur •
Over in Maro the police have been raiding illegal campsites-cum-settlements on the beaches and barrancos there.
Not A Good Idea
by Martin Myall •
A man fell from three floors up off the facade of a block of flats in Granada – he was trying to get into a flat party.
Obligatory Mask Use
by Vivienne Hughes •
The use of masks will become obligatory when out on the street or within inside spaces where the safety distance of two metres cannot be kept.
Nerja vs. Campervans
by Martin Myall •
Nerja is clamping down again on camper vans having begun a ‘crusade’ a few days ago against this kind of tourist, most of whom have crossed the Pyrenees.
Greyhound Grief
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil is investigating a 57-year-old man from Vélez-Málaga for allegedly abandoning his dog in Salobreña.
Junta Insists on One Week Only
by Martin Myall •
The Vice-PM for the Junta de Andalucía insists that all eight provinces of Andalucía move over to Phase Two on the 25th of May, even though two provinces are lagging behind.
Almuñécar Paseo Restrictions
by Editor •
Almuñécar Town Hall has decided to maintain traffic restrictions along the Paseo Prieto Moreno, which links the Paseo del Altillo to the Peñon del Santo.
Polish Cyclist Badly Injured
by Vivienne Hughes •
An amateur cyclist was knocked down in Granada, receiving severe head injuries yesterday afternoon.