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Tag Archive for andalusia
Different Views on 7-Star-Hotel Progress
by Martin Myall •
The ex-Mayor of Almuñécar claims that the 7-star-hotel project is stalled, or at least being bungled by the present Mayor. A meeting with the Head of Marketing for the hotel contradicts this.
No Bus Station for Motril?
by Martin Myall •
The Delegate for Public Works for the Junta de Andalucia has announced: “The Motril bus station is awaiting funding availability.” or in other words, there is no money for it.
Almuñécar Parking Closed
by Martin Myall •
Unless somebody changes their mind, the underground car park beneath the municipal market will again be closed with vehicle owners finding themselves out on the streets again – the last time this happened was June 2011 when the lease went from Parking Leo to Hermanos García.
Fast and Infuriating
by David Darby •
The opposition parties in La Mojonera (Almería) have accused the Mayor of putting his speeding fine down as a municipal expense.
Helicopter School Lacks Licence
by David Darby •
It has been reported that the heliport in Nagüeles (Marbella) has been operating without the correct licences. They have not only been supplying fuel, flying photographic routes but also giving flying lessons.
La Junta Not Happy with Moodys
by Martin Myall •
The Andalusian regional government, La Junta de Andalucía, had harsh words for the American credit-rating agency, which has just reduced by two levels the Junta’s credit rating to junk level.
Controversial Eviction in Padul
by Vanessa Bosch •
A widow, her two daughters and a granddaughter were evicted from their home in 13 Virgen de las Nieves in Padul. The Guardia Civil carried out the eviction after Banco de Santander acquired the court order.
Not Fun
by Martin Myall •
A 53-year-old motorcyclist not only came off his bike on the A-92, which is painful at the best of times, but a lorry ran over him. He must have been thinking how lucky he was that the wheel passed either side of him, but then his leather jacket snagged on the chassis and off they all went.
Lorry Driver Found Guilty
by Vanessa Bosch •
A lorry driver was found guilty of homicidio imprudente (Involuntary manslaughter). The incident took place in Illora and resulted in the death of a small child.