Tag Archive for andalucia

Molvízar Burglaries

The residents of Molvízar (just north of Salobreña) are more than a little concerned over four break-ins during just one night: A pharmacy, the health centre, the sub-post office and a bakery.

The Rubbish Wars

Even as Granada groaned under the weight of 4,000 tonnes of accumulated rubbish, two other Andalusian cities were going through the same calvary: Loja and Sevilla.

Palm Trees Cut Down

As part of the renovation work on Almuñécar’s Plaza Kelibia, the palm trees that graced the square have been cut down, rather than removed for replanting. This action has been criticised by the chief opposition party, the CA. According to the CA, some of the trees were over 10m in height and were very representative…

The Idiosyncracies of the Law

Manuel Hidalgo carries the weight of having buried his young son – an almost insupportable weight for most. But this burden is increased by the seeming injustice behind the Spanish Judicial System.

Roof Gives Way

Abandoned houses in the old town of Almuñécar (San Miguel) continue to cause concern. Recently one such house in Calle San Joaquín caused alarm when part of the roof gave way, with the owner inside. She was unharmed and it was indeed fortunate that the three children were away at school.

Curb on Politicians’ Salaries?

It appears that the Central Government will not be going forward with the plan to reduce the number of town hall across the country – at present there are just over 8,000. However, it is serious on regulating salaries for mayors and councillors.

A7 in 2015

The Central Government has just promised that the A-7 Autovia del Mediterraneo will be completed in 2015.