Strongs winds from the West convinced the organizers of the La Herradura Bay clean-up operation to stage it in the lee of Marina del Este.
Like a Thriller
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Like a thriller… that is the study of the “European Society of Hypertension recommendations for conventional, ambulatory and home blood pressure measurement.” Over 28 densely packed pages you get comprehensive information about the pros, cons, pitfalls and considerations of when, how to take and how to interpret blood pressure (BP). And the DIY chartrooms are like a horror story concerning health (here blood pressure) issues; they truly are the stronghold of incompetence and a malicious endangerment of the help seeker´s health.
Woolly, Tig & Nerja
by Paula Anthony •
The BBC will be shooting for the kiddies’ programme, Wooly and Tig in Nerja. The programme centres on a 4-year old, Tig and her toy spider, Wooly.
Jazz en la Costa 2013
by Louise Powell •
The 26th Annual Jazz en la Costa takes place in Almuñécar starting on Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st. All concerts begin at 22.30h and are held in the Parque Majuelo in Almuñécar.
High Voltage Llama
by David Darby •
A llama called Scooter, managed to escape from his pen in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. Then, after a 12-hour chase, the police cornered the beast and despite shouts of, “stop, armed police,” and “hooves behind your head and on your knees, you mother!” the animal refused to comply. So they Tasered the hairy hoodlum.
Income Tax in Spain 2012
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Income tax or in Spanish IRPF (Impuesto sobre la renta de las personas físicas) is a tax for Residents in Spain that is filed every year. Remember in Spain the tax year runs from the 1st of January till 31st December.
This year residents Spain will have to file their tax returns related to the year 2012 between the 24 April and the 1 July 2013, online or between 6 May and 1 July through other means.
Non-residents in Spain who own assets on the Spanish territory will have to file for non- resident tax. In this case the deadline is until the 31 December 2013.
Market No Closer to Decision
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall claims that it is working towards adopting the best solution of the two concerning the municipal market; pull it all down, or patch it up.
Cat Burglar
by David Darby •
The only problem is that this particular cat burglar broke into a Russian prison carrying contraband in the form of mobile phones and chargers… and promptly got caught. Oh yes, and he was also actually a cat!
Aquarium Scrutinized Independently
by Martin Myall •
The external auditing of the Almuñécar Aquarium has come up with cases of faulty construction. In the opinion of the Mayor, Trinidad Herrera, this was because the work was carried out hastily to have it ready for the 2007 municipal elections.
Two Fire Scares
by Paula Anthony •
At the end of last month (29th) the Consorcio Provincial de Bomberos put out a fire around 20.30h in the Almijara area, next to the electricity substation.
Dial Away Your Water Problems
by Paula Anthony •
The Nerja Councillor for Infrastructure, Antonio García, and the manager of the water utility company, Aguas de Narixa, Juan Ángel Poyatos, have announced a new telephone helpline.
The Dodgy Butano Man Returns!
by David Darby •
We have published several articles over the past few years about these ‘cold callers’ who wear clothing very similar to that worn by Repsol representatives and try to convince householders that they require a ‘gas safety check.’ They then have a quick look around your appliances, which is swiftly followed by a huge bill.
Not Very Bright
by Louise Powell •
After the tremendous uproar over the subsidized bar prices in the Lower House of Parliament, the Government has rushed to removed these ‘privileges’ from alcoholic drinks there.
Brunete’s Surprise Boxes
by Louise Powell •
The township of Brunete has begun a special delivery service: your dog excrement is delivered to your very door.
If You Can’t Beat Them; Eat Them
by Martin Myall •
Jellyfish and Humans work well together at destroying the planet’s fish stocks.