Body of fisherman found on Estepona beach

The body of a 55 year old fisherman was found this morning on playa La Rada in Estepona, near the rio La Cala. The man was a local resident, living in the area of Solis in Estepona. The cause of death is not yet known.

Operation Astapa

A judge has ordered detention in custody without the possibility for bail for two of the now 26 people arrested in the corruption investigation ‘Operation Astapa’ in Estepona.

Operation Astapa

Another official has been detained as part of ‘Operation Astapa’ in Estepona bringing the total number arrested to twenty-six.

More arrests in Estepona

The number of people so far detained in relation to real estate corruption in Estepona has risen to 25 and further arrests are not ruled out.

Mayor of Estepona arrested on corruption charges

Antonio Barrientos, mayor of Estepona, is the latest politician to get himself arrested, the charges being corruption, money laundering, influence peddling etc, the usual stuff.

Hit and run Brit detained

A 30 year old Briton has been arested following a hit and run accident in Estepona in which five people, including three children, were injured.

14 year old driver detained

A fourteen year old boy was detained yesterday after driving his father’s car from Algeciras to Estepona.

Bullfighter severely gored

The Salamanca bullfighter Javier valverde has been seriously injured in a bullfight during the Estepona San Isidro celebrations.