The story begins in 2006 with the Catalan regional police, Los Mossos d’Escuadra, arresting a Rumanian man who they had misidentified as the author of a hold up. Whilst in custody they beat up and tortured the man, which was caught on the police station’s own CCTV cameras.
Tag Archive for controversial
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.
Anything Goes?
by Martin Myall •
When the PP was in the opposition, it heavily criticised the then socialist government for carrying out a tax amnesty, yet with months of being elected the new PP Government intends to precisely that – this is the last in a series contradictory actions put into being by Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy. The reaction to this announced tax amnesty, not surprisingly, has conveyed both incredulity and rejection.
Seven Star Hotel – Footpath Update
by David Darby •
Those readers concerned about the effect that the proposed new building developments on the Peñón del Lobo will have on the coastal footpath between Herradura and Almunecar will be pleased to know that the Junta de Andalucia has recently placed an information board at the Cotobro end of the “Fishermans’ Pathway,” which has a a map showing the route and details of the wildlife to be seen. They have also placed a wooden viewing platform along the path, at a point overlooking the Marina del Este
Peña Escrita Under Scrutiny
by Editor •
The new municipal administration has decided to have a close look at the mountain park, Pena (Peña) Escrita because of its daily running costs and accrued fines to be paid.
Torrecuevas Sports Facilities
by Editor •
Well, Torrecuevas is pretty friendly – at least they have stopped stoning passing motorists – just joking, should anybody from Hendersonville be reading this!
Was it Worth It?
by Editor •
Now onto a subject that you have all been waiting to hear about – La Avenida de Salobreña! Where to start? It might look nice, but does it work? Is it dangerous for pedestrians? And above all, was as it worth it?