The provincial headquarters of the conservatives (PP) must have choked on their morning coffee when it became known what one PP member had on his facebook account.
The Cerro del Torro Mines
by Martin Myall •
This Motril tourist attraction was opened to the public three years ago, before closing down again owing to instability of the mine shafts. And so it has remained owing to a lack of public funds.
Almuñécar Flies Red Flags
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has decided to raise the red flag over Almuñécar and La Herradura beaches after the arrival of Portuguese Men-of-War, as a matter of prevention whilst the situation is evaluated.
State Pensions Placed in Danger?
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government has raised the percentage of public-pension-funds reserves used to buy government bonds to 97.5 percent. This is a 7-percent increase on the previous figure of 90%.
Is A Local Forum Worth It?
by Martin Myall •
Well past six months of existence, the Seaside Gazette Forums, divided into towns etc, etc, generates very few discussions – the question is why? Is it just too complicated to use it? People often complain that facebook is too intrusive or is crammed with pointless comments, yet a local forum to discuss topics relevant to…
Spanish Canine Meat Scandal?
by Martin Myall •
A Dutch newspaper has raised the question whether meat from dogs in Spain has ended up in food for human consumption. As a result, the EU authorities have “asked” Spain to supply an explanation.
Spanish Age of Consent to be Raised
by Martin Myall •
The Minister for Public Health announced that the minimum legal age for consensual sex is to be raised from 13. Spain had the lowest such limit in the whole of Europe.
Cheap Cremation
by Martin Myall •
A vet in Alicante is in a spot of bother after allegedly cutting up his wife and using a furnace for disposing of animal cadavers to dispose of her remains.
Rubbish!
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Councillor for the Environment has been running a campaign to inform locals about how and when to put their rubbish bins out. The reason being that many block communities have not been following the municipal regulations that cover this.
Shaman Acquitted over Kissing Cure
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Supreme Court has confirmed the acquittal of a shaman who had been tried for sexual abuses against five women during free curing sessions. In the opinion of the S.C. the women had given their consent to being kissed and caressed.
Paseo Work Continues
by Martin Myall •
The repairs of the pavement along the Paseo de Andrés Segovia in La Herradura are continuing, now between Edificio Las Olas and Edificio Primera Linea.
Lawyer Fined Over Begging Comment
by Martin Myall •
A provincial law court in Madrid has fined a defence lawyer over inappropriate comments concerning homeless people.
Motorway Toll Rates Drop
by Martin Myall •
The toll price on the motorway (autopista) between Málaga and Las Pedrizas has dropped from €3.20 to €1.90 because there were not enough users.
The Swines Have Eaten Them!
by Martin Myall •
The swines in question are wild boar and the banquet was a rich carpet of protected plants on Cerro Gordo… is nothing sacred?
How Ridiculous?
by Martin Myall •
A group of schoolkids had made small, wooden nesting boxes for wild bird and wanted to place them in the trees of a park in Zubia – it was not to be. The police came along and told them that they needed a licence to do it.