There have been many ways that locals have expressed their support for the medical sector and not just by clapping from balconies every evening…
The Soldiers Arrive
by Editor •
The Spanish Army unit specialised in dealing with emergency/disaster situations (UME) docked at Motril port and have deployed in Motril and Almuñécar.
Passing on Hoaxes
by Martin Myall •
Hoaxes propagate faster on social media than the coronavirus does on the streets; you can expect the latter, but what sickness spreads the former?
Rescued after breaking Quarantine
by Martin Myall •
A mountain-rescue team belonging to the Guardia Civil was called out to rescue two hikers who had ignored the quarantine in order to camp in the mountains.
Youths Break into School
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil arrested three youths for allegedly breaking into the Miguel de Cervantes junior school in Molvízar.
Lock Down Extended
by Martin Myall •
We all knew that it was coming, but now it is official: the State of Alarm (Alert State or lock down) will be extended until at least mid April.
Another Biker Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
This time the accident occurred in Salobreña around 10.00h yesterday morning on the N-340 and involved a car, as well.
Illegal Gathering Dispersed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional had to intervene in the Barrio de Huerta Carrasco and other areas of Motril to break up open-air gatherings in defiance of the lock down.
Turned Back
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil traffic police have turned back over 200 cars coming down from Granada and beyond, attempting to reach the coast this weekend.
Police Want Test Kits
by Martin Myall •
The unions and other associations that represent Spain’s police and armed forces have requested that the Government supply protection kits against Covid 19.
Bring on The Farmers!
by Vivienne Hughes •
The General Secretary of the farmers’ union, Asaja, Manuel del Pino, has contacted the provincial authorities offering tractors & crop sprayers to carry out street disinfection.
Solidarity in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salosolidaridad is a volunteer organisation made up of some 50 members who are doing their part during the lock down, buying food and delivering it to those who need it.
Biker Dies in Nerja
by Hugh MacArthur •
You’d have thought that with the lock down and virtually nobody on the roads, there wouldn’t be any accidents, yet there has been a fatal one in Nerja.
Just to Cheer You Up!
by Martin Myall •
To have a break from the serious news…
An Autonómos Reprieve?
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government appears to have changed its stance on self-employed workers receiving benefits during the duration of the lock down.