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SPANISH NEWS

Fuengirola Council reorganises cleaning service to save money

Fuengirola Council has restructured and modified the cleaning system in an effort to save an estimated €225,000 per year. Amongst the changes is a one hour earlier start for the morning service.

Man in critical condition after stabbing incident in Mijas Costa

A British man is in a critical condition in the Hospital Costa del Sol after being stabbed following an argument in the Océano Beach Hotel & Restaurant on playa de Miraflores in Mijas Costa. Read more

Tragic accident claims life of five year old

A five year old boy from Lebrija, Sevilla, has died after falling from a horse during celebrations in Cádiz. Read more

Another 22 illegal immigrants arrive in Almeria

Two boats have been intercepted off the Almeria coast with a total of twenty-two illegal immigrants on board, all of whom are now enjoying the hospitality of the National Police in Almeria port. Read more

Not everyone is suffering

The financial director of Bancaja, now part of Bankia, could be in line for a €14 million payout when he leaves the organisation. Read more

More bank mergers

Three Spanish savings banks – Ibercaja, Liberbank and Caja3 – have approved a merger to strengthen their weak balance sheets. The new merged bank would create the country’s seventh biggest lender, with €120 billion in assets. Read more

15 members of drug smuggling network arrested

National Police and Tax Office agents have dismantled an organisation involved in smuggling cocaine and hashish into Spain by sea from Melilla, with 15 people so far being detained. Read more

Clean sweep in El Borge

The Mayor of El Borge, Salvador Fernández Marín, is the first to arrive at work in the morning and his first task has become dusting, sweeping and mopping his office and adjacent areas, helping to keep the toilets clean and emptying bins where necessary. Read more

Protest in Madrid against rail fare increases

At 08:29, in the middle of the morning rush hour, ten metro trains in various stations in Madrid were effectively out of action for 9 minutes after protesters activated the ‘emergency’ alarms. Read more

Municipalities begin to pay off debts

A number of municipalities will start today to pay off debts to suppliers, some dating back twenty years, by means of ICO loans signed with various banks, although the bulk will begin this process on Friday. Read more

Man gives himself up after killing his brother

A man handed himself in to the Guardia Civil on Monday morning after killing his brother during a family argument the night before. Read more

Immigrants intercepted off Cabo de Gata, Almeria province

Guardia Civil officers have intercepted a boat carrying 23 illegal immigrants south of Cabo de Gata, Níjar, Almería province and a search is under way for two other boats sighted in the same area.

The Spring Concerts at the Nerja Caves have begun and entry is free to residents

The Spring Concert programme organised by the Nerja Caves Foundation has started and presents an opportunity for residents of Nerja to enjoy these free of charge. Read more

Repair work on the Balcón de Europa

Work is currently in progress around the base of the Norfolk Island Pine in front of the iglesia El Salvador on the Balcón de Europa.

53rd International Festival of Music and Dance programme

The 53rd International Festival of Music and Dance takes place at the Nerja Caves between July 17th and July 22nd and appearing on the bill are the Salzburg Orchester Soliste, Flamenco artists Antonio El Pipa and Lola Greco, the Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla, the Ballet Ruso, Pasión Vega, the Comediants plus a performance of the musical Perséfone. Read more

‘Ventanas del mundo’ at the Sala Mercado

From now until June 3rd, the Sala Mercado in Plaza de la Ermita is home to ‘Ventanas del mundo’ (‘Windows of the World’), the seventh edition of the Conference on Intercultural Coexitstence. Read more

Burriana and Torrecilla retain ‘Q’ flags

Burriana and Torrecilla beaches will once again be flying the ‘Q’ for Quality flags this summer with an awards ceremony planned for June 5th. In total, nine beaches on the Costa del Sol have been awarded ‘Q’ flags based upon criteria such as equipment, cleanliness, safety, lifesaving and information or services that benefit the tourist.

Napoleon on display in the Nerja Museum

The ‘Napoleon’ skull, a fragment of bone dating back 4,300 years which was discovered in the Nerja Caves in 1960, is now on display in the Nerja Museum. Read more

New regulations for computer use by municipal employees

The Council has approved new regulations relating to the use of computers and internet by public employees during working hours. Read more

Council to urge Junta de Andalucia to release funds for employment workshops

The Council has approved a motion to urge the Junta de Andalucia to urgently assume the payment of the funds to begin two employment projects, the Taller de Empleo Acueducto del Águila and the Escuela Taller Nerja Sierramar. Read more

Early introduction to music

A number of music and music and movement teachers in Nerja, under the direction of Fernando J. Laguna from the Municipal School of Music, have been giving a series of one hour concerts and talks at local schools for pupils aged between three and five years. Read more

Next Food Handling course begins on Monday and another is planned for June

The first Food Handling course held at the Nerja Cultural Centre has finished and a second is due to start on Monday. Such is the demand that a third course is being planned for June 26th. Read more

NERJA REMINDERS

Preventing caterpillar infestation

Treatment of palms for Red Palm Weevil

Collection of old furniture in good condition

WHAT'S ON

Amateur Theatre Festival starts on Thursday

The Amateur Theatre Festival starts on Thursday May 31st at the Nerja Cultural Centre, calle Granada 45, and runs until Saturday. Read more

MG Rox at Los Amigos

MG Rox, alias Mel Gibbs and Geoff Warren, are playing at Bar Los Amigos in Torrox Park on Wednesday May 23rd from 21:00 to midnight.

SCRUFFS Torrox 2012

On Saturday May 26th, CAS (Costa Animal Society) is holding the very first Scruffs Torrox Dog Show at the ANDALE Riding Centre with registration commencing at 1.00pm and judging at 2.00pm. Read more

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA NEWS

Preparations for suspension of tram service on June 4th

Vélez-Málaga Council and the transport company Alsa are finalising the expansion of the bus service in the town in preparation for the suspension of the tram service on June 4th. The plan is to introduce an extra three buses between Vélez and Torre del Mar and one between Caleta and Almayate.

Self-defence course for women

Vélez-Málaga Council, with the help of European funds, has set up a free course in self-defence and self-esteem for women in the La Villa, Arroyo de San Sebastián and La Molineta districts. The course will take place from June 11th to 15th from 17:00 to 20:30 in calle San Francisco.

TORROX NEWS

UPLB in Torrox files legal complaint

There seems to be very little within the Local Police force in Torrox which does not cause friction or controversy. Read more

Medal of Honour for young footballer

Torrox Council has awarded the Medal of Honour of th Municipality to 19 year old footballer Jessica Fernández following her move to professional football in Italy. The presentation ceremony coincided with the Youth Soccer Tournament Fútbol Base ‘Raúl Baena’.

FRIGILIANA NEWS

Frigiliana museum adapted for the disabled

An accessibility project has been developed at the Archaeological Museum in Frigiliana to adapt the facility for anyone with any visual or auditory difficulties. Read more

Frigiliana Day of the Cross

The Day of the Cross in Frigiliana was only revived in 1981, having disappeared from the festive calendar as a result of the Civil War, but it has become a very popular and colourful event. Read more

LATEST FEATURE

Wings over Nerja

A biplane made an interesting and impressive diversion on Tuesday afternoon over Torrecilla beach in Nerja, making several passes at low level before disappearing into the distance. Read more

STRICTLY LOCAL...OR NOT

Out and about May 29th 2012…

May 29th, 2012

A fair number of people milling about at the moment enjoying the glorious summer weather. Lovely flat calm sea. Even the feral moggies are looking extremely contented. Read more

Bits and bobs May 22nd 2012…

May 22nd, 2012

Savoy Properties have installed a small office towards the bottom end of avenida Castilla Perez, the premises formerly a shoe shop. Bar Barbados has now got a For Sale sign on the door and this rather splendid old Morris Minor convertible was around yesterday. Read more

Nerja, May 19th 2012…

May 20th, 2012

Saturday mooch around town…

May 12th, 2012

WINING & DINING

Buddy’s Bar changes hands

Buddy’s bar in calle Málaga reopens on Friday under new management. Anyone passing will have noticed the new, more ‘rustic’ sign over the door.

Lunchtime tapas at La Taberna

La Taberna on calle Cristo is always a good place to stop for a lunchtime tapas. On this occasion I had skate in a tasty batter with tomato salad. Well cooked fish, juicy and the batter was excellent. Beer and a tapas now €1.90.

Euforia in Nerja

The former Gusto e Sapori on calle Cristo in Nerja is now open again as Euforia, a cafe-bar.

Rincón de Encarni

New on the scene in Nerja is Rincón de Encarni, located on the corner of calle Los Huertos and calle Rodrigues Acosta in premises previously occupied for many years by a souvenir, newspaper and general store. Read more

SPORTS NEWS

Alonso leads F1 World Championship

Fernando Alonso now leads the Formula 1 World Championship, three points clear of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, after a third place in the Monaco GP. The race was won by Red Bull’s Mark Webber, his second Monaco victory in three years, with Nico Rosberg finishing second.

Spain 2-0 Serbia

Spain beat Serbia 2-0 in their first Euro 2012 warm-up match although, as with most countries, the team probably bears little or no resemblance to the expected line-up for the tournament itself. Read more

Barcelona 3-0 Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona captured their 26th Copa del Rey with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, Pedro scoring twice and Messi adding the third. Read more

OTHER STUFF

Food for complaints

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has been in existence for 50 years now, has received a grand total of 431,000 complaints (a record 31,548 in 2011) and the most complained about ad was a KFC offering in 2005 with 1,671 complaints.

No time for heroes

A British woman was mauled by supposedly tame cheetahs at a safari park in South Africa. While she suffered and other visitors to the park tried to pull the animals off her, the woman’s husband risked life and limb by staying on the other side of the fence capturing the whole event on film! Mauled by Cheetahs

“The couple were forced to put their plans on hold for several days following Saturday’s incident but have continued their holiday in another game park near Port Elizabeth.”

Has hubby located a herd of stampeding wildebeest?

Potty for speed and flush with success

Canadian stunt woman Jolene Van Vugt has set a new world land speed record of 75km/h (46mph) in Sydney, Australia, driving a motorised toilet. She beat the previous record by 7km/h. Jolene Van Vugt holds various world records for stunts on dirt bikes.

TECH

Facebook testing ‘Pay to Promote’

Facebook is currently testing a ‘pay to promote’ system in New Zealand, allowing users to make the posts they make on the social network more conspicuous to their friends on the site. Read more

Samsung rise to the top

Samsung Electronics has overtaken Nokia to become the world’s largest single maker of mobile phones, shipping 93 million units in the first quarter of 2012 compared to almost 83m by Nokia. Read more

India moves to the top in spam

India has risen rapidly through the ranks in the past year to become the top spam-spewing nation on the planet, according to a report by security firm Sophos. Almost 10% of all junk mail sent across the web is either from or passed through computers in India. Read more