New additional measures for Andalucia

The Junta de Andalucia have announced further preventative measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 within the region. Beginning 10th November and continuing until 23rd November, the following rules will be in place: Leaving the town in which you live is not permitted unless you have a justified reason. Justifications include; For work, medical appointments, flights booked, train or ferry …

Council restricting internet access for municipal employees

Vélez-Málaga Council is taking further steps to restrict unauthorised internet access and usage during working hours and, in a few cases, completely restrict access to individuals found to be spending five hours a day on social networks, looking up travel offers or other non work-related matters.

Good news for Jódar

Spare a thought for the residents of Jódar in Jaén province, most of whom have been without water for 12 hours each day for the past few months. Some, however, have not had a drop of water for 60 days.

Annual fire restrictions in forest areas comes into force

Beginning this year, the annual prohibition of fires and vehicular access to forest and agricultural areas has become a fixed period, from June 1st to October 15th, and will not be published each year as was previously the case.