The locals of Lorca, near Murcia, are asking why an earthquake of 5.2 should have such a devastating effect on building structures around town. Experts agree that the shallow depth of the epicentre and the sandy soil of the area certainly contributed to the damage, but what is becoming more evident is that building standards employed during the housing boom might also have something to do with it.
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British Consulate Newsletter – May
by Martin Myall •
Fact or Fiction: You must have worked 15 years in Spain to have entitlement to a Spanish pension. Simple and straightforward. Right? Wrong!
7 Star Hotel News
by Editor •
Whether or not the projected hotel will be a 7-star hotel or a 5-star one is really besides the point, because even a luxury 5-star hotel is a major asset to Almuñécar. However, it doesn’t end there.
Fouling the Streets
by Editor •
It’s a dog’s life for mutt owners in Almuñécar – or at least for 16 of them, who have all been fined 150 euros for ‘unsolicited manure deliveries.’ But is not only the poop landmines that can get you fined; not having the dog on a lead in public or letting it onto the beach, whether it is on a lead or not, will cost you the same.
Change of Chief of Police
by Editor •
The senior police officer, Mateo Franco, was replaced as Head of the municipal police, after falling out with the politically appointed department head.
La Negra Strikes
by Editor •
The dreaded mancha negra (black stain) has caused large quantities of nispolas from this harvest to be thrown out. The yo-yoing of temperatures have wrought havoc with the finicky fruit, which even if you look at it funny, will immediately break out in black scabs.
IU Promises to Remove Blue Zones
by Editor •
Now whilst on the subject of Blue Zones I was gratified to see at least one party had promised to get rid of them should they get into power, or at least have a voice in a coalition council. The party in question was the IU, which is a traditional left-wing party, rather than the modern left of centre socialists.
Dangerous Cycling Lanes
by Editor •
Which brings us on to the bicycle lanes along Velilla… The old set up, with parking on both sides of the road, but side-by-side, rather than in a line no only offered more parking, but it was also safer – let me explain.
Goodbye Stumps
by Editor •
At last, the wooden stumps – all that is left of the old wooden paseo – have been removed, or at least, the authorities have made a stab at it. (to make an effort towards.)
Town Hall 1 – Junta 0
by Editor •
Talking of fiascos, what about the monstrosity just below Urb. El Gallo on Punta de la Mona? You know; that apart-hotel scheme, built smack in the middle of a barranco, which allegedly caused the back road down to Hotel Alcazar to completely collapse and the main road down through the Punta to partially collapse?