Category Archives: Andalucia
Man arrested as alleged perpetrator of six sexual assaults in Vélez-Málaga
It has taken since April 2011 but police in Vélez-Málaga have finally been able to identify and detain an individual alleged to be responsible for at least six sexual assaults in the municipality.
Torrox marina project to be published in six months
The manager of the Public Ports Agency of Andalucia (APPA), Sergio Moreno, and the delegate of Public Works and Housing in Malaga, Enrique Benitez, announced that the proposed marina project in Torrox will be made public in six months.
Road traffic fatality in Vélez-Málaga
A 25 year old man died on Thursday evening in Vélez-Málaga after being hit by a bus. The incident occurred at 22:15 at km 46.9 on the A-356.
Back to cold weather
Thirty-nine provinces, including all eight in Andalucia, are now on alert for low temperatures which, in some areas, could fall to -9 degrees.
Fire kills two in Palos de la Frontera
A fire early this morning in a shanty town on the San Jorge industrial estate in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, claimed the lives of two people. An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the blaze.
Improvements to La Legión in Vélez-Málaga to be finished by April
According to the mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Delgado, improvement works to the La Legión area should be finished in April 2012.
Rural theft
It is not only fruit, veg and machinery disappearing from local farms on a regular basis. Thieves have reportedly stolen 100 beehives from locations in Torrox and Frigiliana.
Elderly woman dies in fire in Jimena, Jaén
An 85 year old woman died on Tuesday afternoon as a result of a fire at her home in calle Bella in Jimena, Jaén. The fire was caused by an electric fire coming into contact with a tablecloth.
Industrial fatality in Alcalá del Río, Sevilla
A 50 year old building worker died on Tuesday after falling ten metres while working on a pergola belonging to an insurance company in the centre of Alcalá del Río, Sevilla. The man was not wearing any form of safety harness … Continue reading
Body found near electrical transformer in Estepona
Police and firemen called out to a fire early this morning at an electricity transformer in avenida Juan Carlos I in Estepona have found the body of a man at the site. It is not yet known whether the victim died … Continue reading
Man dies of stab wounds in Marbella
Police in Marbella are investigating the death early this morning of a 33 year old Ecuadorian man.
Forest fire under control
The forest fire which began in the Serrania de Ronda on Saturday was finally brought under control at 18:00 on Monday. The blaze has destroyed 750 hectares of chestnut, pine and scrub land in the municipalities of Pujerra, Benahavis, Jubrique and … Continue reading
New regulations governing official language schools in Andalucia
The Junta de Andalucia is today expected to approve changes to the rules governing official language schools in Andalucia, giving them more autonomy.
More about tourism in Andalucia in 2011
The number crunchers are still busy with the figures for last year, this time telling us that revenue from tourism in Andalucia was €15,400 million, up 0.8% on 2010 thanks to the influx of almost 22 million visitors during the … Continue reading
Thieves caught red-handed breaking into mortuary in Antequera
Four thieves, believed to be responsible for at least eight robberies, were arrested as they attempted to break into a mortuary in calle Papabellotas in Antequera.
Álora approves new municipal ordinance relating to animals
Álora Council has approved a new municipal ordinance which will, amongst other things, limit the passage of horses through the town.
Fire in Casares under control
A fire which started at 15:30 on Sunday in the paraje Puerto de la Cruz in Casares, Málaga province, has been brought under control. The blaze has destroyed an area of pine trees and scrub land but there have been no … Continue reading