The crisis – or the way it is being handled – is affecting every sector of public spending, so it comes as no surprise to learn that the Ministry of Defence will be cutting troop numbers by 15,000 plus 5,000 civilians employed by the ministry over the next 13 years.
Tag Archive for PSOE
Politicians and Judges
by Martin Myall •
The very evident disdain that the average Spaniard holds for his country’s political class is well known, so with signs of clear political infiltration within the Judicial System, it should surprise few that the various judicial entities of the land have taken a tumble in public esteem, as well.
Jobs for the Boys?
by Martin Myall •
The party spokesman for the local branch of the Izquierda Unida for Salobreña, Angel Coello, has denounced that the socialist administration under Mayor Gonzalo Pullido intends to increase the number of advisory posts within the town-council administration.
Scary Bend Offends
by Martin Myall •
Anybody who has driven down from the Punta de la Mona junction by the iron cactus, down El Camino Real and attempted to turn right to access Barrio Espinar from the top will have had a shaky moment, trying to haul their car round the tight bend with the nasty drop.The
Stable Government in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
With the official incorporation of the ex-PSI councillor into the municipal governing council, the Mayor, Gonzalo Fernández Pulido, now controls a majority government, which will make his life a lot easier when it come to getting things passed by the councillor plenary meetings.
Socialist Upheaval
by Martin Myall •
When the only councillor from the PSI (Partido Socialista Independiente) announced that he was leaving the party to join the mainstream socialist party in Salobreña, his hitherto boss and mentor was incensed.
Politicians’ Salaries Criticised
by Martin Myall •
The IU councillor in the Almuñécar Town Council has called for the Mayoress, Trinidad Herrera, and chief opposition councillor (ex-mayor), Juan Carlos Benavides to take pay cuts. The IU councillor, Fermín Tejero, who called for this, rejected a salary upon taking up his post.
Juicy Prize
by Martin Myall •
So what exactly is the Mancomunidad de la Costa Tropicaland why are our politicians squabbling so much to get control of it? Good question!
PSOE Flag Moan
by David Darby •
The PSOE Town Hall spokesperson has called for the current administration to concentrate more on the job of governing and less on flags.
Ex-Mayor of Ronda Arrested
by Editor •
The ex-Mayor of Ronda, Antonio Maria Marin and six other people were arrested in connection with corruption investigations.