The Mayor of Salobreña is coming under increasing criticism for awarding herself a 14,000 pay rise when many fear for their jobs.
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Paella Dish Controversy
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Motril’s decision to removed the paella-dish fountain on Avenida de Salobreña roundabout has attracted strong criticism from the opposition. A socialist councillor, Alicia Crespo, had no kind words for the plan to substitute the fountain for a bronze shield. She pointed out that it was the present Mayor’s party which spent 4.5m euros…
Looking Back: Blue Zones
by Martin Myall •
You might think that Almuñécar’s paseos have always been Blue Zones; paid parking , but as you will see from this Looking Back article, it all began 10 years ago.
Politically Correct Puritanism?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Readers will remember the controversy over a poster announcing an art exhibition of erotica; the silhouette of a nude woman was considered sexist.
Football Derby Controversy
by David Darby •
(JOA) The first ever El Clasico del Almunecar was abandoned after 65 minutes on Saturday night. I have been fortunate enough to report on many football matches in my time as a football writer, but this game can only be classed as unique.
Goals, Controversy & Another Win
by David Darby •
(WNS) CD Almuñécar City ran out 4-1 winners tonight in the semi-final of the Costa Tropical Cup in La Herradura (CD Almuñécar City are playing their home games in La Herradura until the surface has been sorted in Almuñécar) against Los Molinos. But the game was somewhat marred by the behavior of the Los Molinos coaching team.
Town Hall Beach Backing
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has waded in on the side of the three threatened beach buildings; two in Almuñécar and one in La Herradura.
Controversy over Salobreña Film-Festival Poster
by Martin Myall •
Salobreña’s ever more popular cine-noire film festival this year is not getting off to a good start, thanks to its poster.
Controversy over Almuñécar Street Work
by Martin Myall •
We received a communique from the local Asociación de Empresas de Construcción y Servicios Asociados to say the following:
Calle Real U-Turn
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has bowed to citizen pressure and has modified the Calle Real project in La Herradura. The controversial ramp will be shortened and parking space will be returned.