The population on the Costa Tropical is fluctuating, with some towns increasing in population whilst other decrease.
Policemen Sentenced over Drugs
by Martin Myall •
(COH 07C) The provincial law courts in Málaga have found 18 people guilty of drug trafficking, amongst them two policemen and one ex-policeman.
Earth Tremors & Fireballs
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar had a Three Kings slightly out of the normal, registering a 2.5 earth tremor at less than a minute to 10 in the morning.
Telltale Visiting Card
by Hugh MacArthur •
You hear true accounts of burglars leaving their wallet in the victim’s house or smoking a cigarette and then leaving the butt behind – read on!
Horse Causes Road Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil have identified the owner of a horse (thanks to its microchip) that caused a road accident resulting in a death.
Cantarriján Blues
by Vivienne Hughes •
(COH 06C) The Environmental Department of the Junta has rejected a request from the Asociación de Amigos de la Playa Nudista de Cantarriján to put up nudist-beach signs.
Free Internet Access in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
Nine municipalities within the province have been chosen to host free, Internet access via WiFi4EU in public building and spaces.
Body in Nevada Shopping Centre
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 68-year-old man died in one of the toilets in the Nevada shopping centre in Armilla, Granada yesterday afternoon.
German Woman Arrested in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
A German woman and her adult son were caught allegedly trying to smuggle an illegal immigrant into the country via Motril Port on the 30th of December.
Police Save Biker’s Life
by Martin Myall •
Two policemen belonging to the Guardia Civil managed to save a biker’s life after he suffered a lower-limb amputation.
No 2019 Budget for Motril
by Martin Myall •
(COH 05C) The Mayor of Motril has begun the year with no approved budget for 2019. In fact the last one approved was for 2015.
Posting Car Photos Online
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil has warned against posting photos of your car, where you can see the number plate, on social media and car-sale sites.
Reckless Driver Nearly Lynched
by Hugh MacArthur •
The police in the city of Granada had to fire four shots into the air to deter a crowd from lynching a reckless driver.
Choked on the Midnight Grapes
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 3-year-old child died in Gijón (Asturias) after choking on a grape during the New Year ritual of swallowing grapes to the midnight chimes.
New Bikes for Motril Police
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril’s Policía Local have received several new motorbikes according to the Councillor for Citizen Safety, María Ángeles Escámez.