We’re all suffering economically or otherwise during the paralysation of the greater part of our commercial lifeblood; probably the hostelry trade above all.
Cruise Ship Tourism Loss
by Vivienne Hughes •
Tourism on the Costa Tropical, just like the rest of Spain’s coastlines, is taking a big hit, but it’s not just empty hotels & chiringuitos, but the ports, too.
Can’t Bear Being at Home
by Vivienne Hughes •
A young man in Almuñécar has been stopped five time for breaking the quarantine measures and has subsequently been arrested.
Electricity Price Falls
by Vivienne Hughes •
With the confinement of most of the population in their homes for over two weeks, the price of electricity has dropped by 42.8%.
Junta Helps Autónomos
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Regional Government (Junta) is preparing a new package of economic measures to counter the negative effects of the Lock Down.
Gun Licences Extended
by Hugh MacArthur •
Good news for gun-licence holders because like just about every other administrative deadline, renewing your licence is not necessary; it’s automatically extended. It doesn’t matter if your ITV has run out or your ID card needs renewing, they are all automatically extended whilst the Lock Down is in force. Obligatory, 6-monthly, shooting practice for security…
News on the Oil Platform
by Martin Myall •
The oil platform that was seen over several days floating to and fro across the horizon is now docked in Almería Port.
Bells & Clappers
by Martin Myall •
Salobreñeros have a reputation for being decent folk, certainly speaking from personal experience, but they can get upset when somebody or something spoils their efforts.
Pups in the Park
by Vivienne Hughes •
The municipal police in Motril received a call to say that a cardboard box containing puppies had been found in one of the parks.
Lock Down Extended
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Government has decided to extend the Lock Down two more weeks, bringing the end – unless extended again – until the 26th of April.
Best but Wasted Snowfall
by Martin Myall •
Just about every business was hit for six by the lock down but for some the consequences are longer lasting: the Sierra Nevada ski station, for instance.
Motril’s Standby Fire Station
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril fire service already has an alternative fire station prepared in case it were necessary to leave the actual installations should it require fumigating.
Motril Public Transport Info
by Vivienne Hughes •
Public transport in Motril has been reduced to a minimum, more or less equal to weekends in frequency. This measure will remain in force until the 9th of April.
Reader Asks: Why Against Golf?
by Gazette Reader •
I have a question for all you who are opposing the land development. Is it the development or the possibility of you losing your land that is your main focus?
Market Demolition Begins
by Martin Myall •
Probably one of the most controversial actions carried out by the Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, is taking place: the demolition of the municipal market.