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January 2008
Granada unites for DO fight
By Dan Myers on January 29, 2008
Bodegas join forces to better ‘vino de la tierra’ category with prized Denominacion de Origen
“Granada is a great example of the Alliance of Civilisations”
By Dan Myers on January 29, 2008
Both Turkey’s Prime Minister and CARLOS PRANGER believe Granada symbolises harmonious co-existence between different cultures. However, the latter is not as confident as the former that the Alliance of Civilisations will be a success
Sick safari hunters jailed for shooting tigers and lions
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
Estate owner Manuel Dominguez along with wealthy hunters Davíd Jimenez and José de la Flor were jailed for killing the defenceless tiger that had been bought from a zoo
UK couple have home demolished in Almeria
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
Len and Helen Prior stand on the site of their former dream home putting a brave face on the wreckage that regional politics and municipal corruption have made of their retirement.
Alhaurín says pass to 35million bypass
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
A NEW four-lane bypass around Alhaurín would spell environmental disaster for the town.
Pressure groups have united with the town hall and the three main political parties to fight a proposal by the Junta that would see around 200 homes seized by compulsory purchase orders.
Slicing the town in two, the variante norte would obliterate [...]
New group opposes Ronda Marbella motorway
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
THE IU party has joined environmental groups in slamming proposals to link Ronda to Marbella with a toll motorway.
The group insists that the 350 million euro motorway is unnecessary and is only being proposed to create opportunities for development and speculation alongside it.
Search continues for missing Mari Luz
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
McCanns offer support as abduction fears rise
KATE MCCANN has offered her support to the parents of a five-year-old girl who has vanished in Huelva.
The 39-year-old contacted Juan José Cortes and Irene Suarez, whose daughter Mari Luz went missing from Huelva on January 13 after going out to buy a packet of crisps, to say the [...]
British buyers take housing developer to court
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
Grupo Mirador and agency Palmera Properties both charged with fraud
A MÁLAGA court has charged one of the biggest construction companies in Andalucía with fraud.
The move comes after a group of 20 British nationals complained that the homes they had made down payments upon have gone unfinished.
Spanish study confirms Climate Change predictions
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
Levels and temperature of Mediterranean have risen over 60 years
Water pact lets ex-Junta chief off the hook
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
Lanjarón water extraction dropped – as are charges against Sánchez
A WATER extraction plan that critics claimed would “threaten” the ecosystem of the Sierra Nevada has been dropped.
U-turn over anthem lyrics
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
SPAIN’S Olympic Committee has backed down over proposed lyrics for the country’s wordless national anthem.
In a volte face, Olympic officials discarded the winning lyrics after deciding them the most apt from a contest that drew 7,000 entries.
CIA reveals Franco nuclear plans
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
DICTATOR Francisco Franco wanted to develop a nuclear arms programme to consolidate Spain’s international standing, according to a declassified report by the CIA.
14 held in terror raids
By Dan Myers on January 27, 2008
SPAIN is on red alert after police arrested 14 people who were allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on Barcelona.
Interior Minister Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba said the detainees, 12 of whom were of Pakistani origin and two from India, has suspected links with an Islamist terror network.
Maddie hunt moves to Sevilla
By Dan Myers on January 17, 2008
Private detectives are trying to trace a British DJ who fled from Praia da Luz after being accused of grooming an under-age girl for sex.
New year resolution? Going, going, gone
By Dan Myers on January 17, 2008
The first demolitions begin… “the first of many”, says prosecutor
Andalucia, Granada, Lead »
Granada grounded by Ryanair cutbacks
March 14, 2010
Travel chaos for thousands as Ryanair cancels four of its routes from Granada
Andalucia, Lead »
Bar wars
March 13, 2010
Expatriate-run bar comes under attack from rival kiosk owner, who threatens to ‘burn down’ bar
Andalucia, Cadiz, Huelva, Jaen, Lead2 »
Beach rescue
March 13, 2010
The Spanish government has stepped in to help out battered beaches
Andalucia, Lead2 »
Marks and Spencer regret
March 13, 2010
LEAVING Spain ten years ago is a big regret for the long-serving boss of Marks and Spencer.
Chief executive Sir Stuart Rose sold all stores on the Spanish mainland for 150 million euros in 2001 but admits he made an error.
Sir Stuart closed all outlets in seven European countries for what he called internal “political not [...]
Features »
Gibraltar rocks
March 12, 2010
Forget sunburned ex-pats and cheap booze, Jon Clarke discovers that the Med’s little Britain has had a makeover
Lead2, Sport »
The ‘Special One’ backed for Madrid role
March 12, 2010
Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho favourite to replace under fire Madrid boss
