(COE27) The left-wing opposition party Podemos in the Regional Government proposed that MPs took a cut in their salary – it was unanimously reject by other parties.
MPs Reject Pay Cut Motion
by Hugh MacArthur •
Gabriel’s Body Found
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil had their suspicions concerning the girlfriend of Gabriel’s father; suspicions that led to her being caught yesterday with the boy’s body in the boot of her car.
Otivar Dam?
by Martin Myall •
Did you know that there was an old project to build a dam on Rió Verde above Otívar? Well, Benny wants it revived.
The Missing Boy
by Vivienne Hughes •
(COE26) Friday the 9th saw a large demonstration in Almería in support of the parents of the missing boy, Gabriel Cruz from Níjar. According to the police, there were around 8,000 people present.
The Duke & Venerable Olive Trees
by Louise Powell •
(COH08) The Duke of Wellington’s estate in Íllora (Granada) reached an agreement with the owners of centenary olive trees, which were to be cut down.
Almuñécar: Red Sparrow
by Maria Hehir •
The next English-language film in Almuñécar (subtitles in Spanish) will be the newly released, Russian-espionage thriller, Red Sparrow.
A Knifing incident in Gualchos
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 57-year-old man was injured after a knifing incident in Gualchos, which is a small village just above Castell de Ferro.
Motril Copper-Wire Theft
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional are investigating the theft of 1.6 km of copper cable that was to be wired into a Motril football-ground lighting system.
The Violet Revolution
by Martin Myall •
The turn out for the International Women’s Day in Spain was overwhelming, leaving the rest of the Western World amazed.
Pupils Trapped on Sierra Nevada
by Vivienne Hughes •
A total of 49 pupils and four teachers from IES Historiador Chabàs (Dénia, Alicante)) were trapped for two days in a mountain refuge on Sierra Nevada.
No Heineken Freebies!
by Martin Myall •
Online scams are abundant; everything from Nigerian princes wanting to give you a cut of their wealth, to duff online purchases. Here’s the latest.
Women-on-Strike Day
by Martin Myall •
(COE25) Today, women all across Spain are going on strike; this is the first such strike of its kind in Spain.
Policeman Knocked Down
by Hugh MacArthur •
(COH07) A lieutenant at the Guardia Civil post in Nerja was knocked down at a road check by an eldery, ex-town councillor.
Almuñécar Supermarket Hold Up
by Martin Myall •
A thief held up a supermarket in Almuñécar on Saturday the 3rd at gunpoint and got away with 800 euros.
Rumbled by Vigilant Neighbour
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two women from Serbia and Croatia were arrested in Motril by the Policía Nacional for attempted burglary.