For those wondering about supermarket closures during the upcoming local and public holidays during the Nerja Feria celebrations (October 10th to 14th), the Mercadona supermarket will be closed on both days, October 10th and 12th. Supersol will be open until 14:30 on the 12th.
Average shopping basket almost 7% more expensive since IVA hike
A study by the Organization has found Consumers and Users (OCU) of 10,000 prices in major supermarket chains shows that while most major companies announced that they would be absorbing the September IVA hike, prices of leading brands have gone up on average between 0.8% (Carrefour) and 2.6% (Mercadona).
Rumanian gang arrested
The National Police have arrested four Rumanian nationals who made express trips to Spain to rob a chain of supermarkets, returning to their homeland with their loot after each robbery in order to avoid detection.