It was a bit of a strange European Day in Almuñécar this year. Several people asked us if we had any news on when or where it would be – there was even some doubt about it taking place or not, owing to the present economical squeeze on the municipal coffers.
Tag Archive for Mayor
Mayor Acquitted I
by Editor •
The Almuñécar political class, as well as many Almuñequeros, were surprised when the Supreme Court acquitted the Mayor of Almuñécar over the Tropical Fruits SA case.
Mayor Acquitted II
by Editor •
If the Mayor of Almuñécar were a racehorse, under his present circumstances, nobody would bet on him, but he repeatedly crosses the judicial finishing line in first place.
Museo de Agua Update
by Editor •
According to the Mayor of Lanjarón, Mariano Ruiz, the Museo del Agua will definitely – cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die, sort of thing – will be open before the year is out, although he didn’t mention which year, mind.
Mayor Opens New Junctions
by David Darby •
Mayor turns up in La Herradura to open new road systems.
Mayor Out-Foxed?
by Editor •
The Public Prosecutor is recommending a 21,600-euro fine for the Mayor for having allegedly called the then socialist opposition leader, Rocio Palacios, a ‘Zorra,’ (bitch/slut/vixen).
Case Against Mayor Dropped
by Editor •
The Mayor came up trumps again when the case against him over the Bahía II hotel in Avenida Juan Carlos was archived.
Zoo Keeper Awarded
by Editor •
The mauled Peña Escrita zookeeper, Joaquín Requena, received an award from the Mayor for, “putting the safety of others first and leaving everything locked up before asking for help,” said the Mayor.
Mayor Accused…
by Editor •
The IU has denounced the Mayor for ‘removing’ parking fines against his councillors. Local IU leader, Fermín Tejero, claims that one of the councillors that had a traffic fine ‘annulled’ was the Councillor for Traffic, María Dolores Sánchez.
Ombudsman Criticises La Junta
by Editor •
The Regional Ombudsman, José Chamizo, has not only been throwing lightning bolts at Benny over the state of Almuñécar, but he has also been casting them at the Junta de Andalucía, whom he