Citizens of Salobreña have been collecting money between them to cover the 1,450 euros in fines that two of their number have to pay over the IBI protests.
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I lost Control Then I Remember Nothing
by Vanessa Bosch •
Mohamed E.B., who stands accused of beating his wife to death, faces 25 years’ imprisonment. The incident occurred in Alhama de Granada in 2010.
Refusing to be a Burden
by Martin Myall •
A small hamlet near Pinos Puente, Granada, was the scene of tragic deaths: a 77-year-old man and his 76-year-old, disabled wife made a suicide pact, so as not to become a burden on their children.
Aquarium lease Rescinded
by Martin Myall •
The decision was taken in the last plenary meeting of the Almuñécar Town Council to annul to existing lease for the Aquarium.
Town Hall Closes Bank Accounts?
by Martin Myall •
The Salobreña Town Hall has announced that it will close down its bank account in any bank that carries out evictions.
Furthermore, the Mayor, Gonzalo Fernández, says that he will give instructions to the municipal police not to participate in any eviction unless their presence is specifically ordered by a judge.
Almuñécar Medieval Fair
by Martin Myall •
From tomorrow, Thursday the 5th until Sunday the 8th, there will be a medieval market on the Paseo del Altillo in Almuñécar.
7-Star Surges Ahead
by Martin Myall •
Not only will the recent decree that has effectively frozen development with the first 500 metres of the coast not affect Almuñécar’s 7-star hotel project, but the Junta is reportedly about to grant the last missing piece of paperwork.
Insufficient Fine Income
by Martin Myall •
We know; it’s enough to make you weep, but the City Hall of Granada has only received about a fifth of what it hoped to grab through fines. As this was a projected “income” in the 2012 budget, they are having trouble with the books.
3,000-Signature Petition
by Martin Myall •
Several thousand people in the city of Granada have signed a petition to have an alleged child molester imprisoned until the day of his trial. At present, after having spent two weeks in custody in August, he at liberty pending trial.
Eviction Aborted in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
We have been reporting on evictions all around Spain, but this one is definitely closer to home: Villa Eryka 15 in an urbanización on the P-4.