The Green Meanies A.K.A The Guardia Civil, arrested two brothers in Órgiva for the illegal possession of firearms.
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Woman’s Body Found in Orgiva
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 63-year-old woman was found dead yesterday afternoon in an open water deposit in the municipality of Órgiva in the Alpujarra Granadina.
Durcal, Órgiva Salobreña Bust
by Hugh MacArthur •
Fifteen people were arrested after being netted in the police anti-drugs-&-money-laundering operation, Cartusian, one of whom was from Salobreña.
Los Cigaronnes Evacuated
by Hugh MacArthur •
(COH06) We covered the flooding down on the Costa Tropical quite a lot, but what about inland? Órgiva has had its problems; and plenty!
Playmobile Nativity Scene
by Louise Powell •
(COH04) Whilst other towns are putting on living nativity scenes, Órgiva has come up with one entirely made out of Playmobile pieces – how original is that?
Grub up in the Alpujarra!
by Hugh MacArthur •
Órgiva is the place to be if you’re hungry over this mid-December break because until Sunday the 10th there’s the Jornadas Gastronómicas Pura Alpujarra.
Jamon Serrano Museum
by Vivienne Hughes •
Do you love Jamón Serrano? Do you love museums? Then you’re doubly in luck because Trevélez has just opened a Jamón Serrano museum!
Bungee Jumping Death Trial
by Martin Myall •
(COE03) According to court findings, the death of the young Englishwoman, Kleyo, in July, 2015, could have been avoided had there been a second monitor at hand.
Fried-Egg Eating Competition
by Martin Myall •
The Órgiva Fiestas at the beginning of last month went well and one reason was probably the novelty of the Concurso Internacional de Comedores de Huevos Fritos,. to mention just one activity.
Double Choir Concert Dates
by Anne Eastwood •
Entre dos Aguas is the title that’s been given to two special choir concerts; the first on the 27th of this month in Órgiva and the second, the following day, in Almuñécar on the 28th.