‘Costa Killer’ back in court

By Adele MacGregor on November 30, 2006

A shiver runs down the backbone of the Costa communities as Tony King goes back on trial and back into the headlines

Trouble at the Alhambra

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 30, 2006

Alhambra management are “bullies,” tourists are viewing porn and the staff are revolting

“Prostitute killer” held in Germany

By Web Manager on November 29, 2006

Police across Europe are searching through files of unsolved murders after a lorry driver in Germany was arrested in connection with a six-year killing spree across the continent

Street violence delays Eta peace talks

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 29, 2006

THE planned peace talks between the government and Basque separatist group Eta are in danger of never happening, according to a senior government official. Interior minister Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba told radio station Cadena Ser that the escalating pro-Eta street violence in the Basque Country must stop before dialogue between the government and the group’s representatives […]

Investigation confirms Alhambra ticket scam

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 29, 2006

A COURT in Granada has heard how up to 800 people illegally passed through the entrance to the Alhambra every 30 minutes. A year-long judicial investigation into claims of illicit ticket sales for the 14th century Islamic palace found 10,000 counterfeit admissions were passed on to unsuspecting tourists. Magistrates in Granada were told some tickets […]

Anyone for cricket?

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

by Michael Byass THERE are certain times of the year when the make-up of global sporting action dictates that, for some people, football is pushed, if not to the outer limits of the universe, then maybe as far as Mars. This is, of course, a reference to the impending Ashes cricket series, which features England […]

Almuñécar bridge disaster – one year on and lessons still not learned

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

Two deaths on November 9 and the concluding investigation into the six Almuñécar deaths last year underline worrying trends in the safety of construction in Granada

Golf: a good walk spoiled?

By Web Manager on November 27, 2006

IT was infamous English landowner Nicholas Van Hoogstraten who labelled ramblers `the scum of the earth´ when they forced him over a long and ultimately successful campaign to open a footpath that went beside his house. In the United Kingdom, both singer Madonna and model Claudia Schiffer have also failed to re-route footpaths due to […]

Spain economy at five year high

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

SPAIN’S economy is at its highest annual rate in five years thanks to the country’s booming construction industry, according to government figures. Economic growth grew 3.8 per cent between July and September 2006 – faster than the economy of France, Germany and Italy. Earlier this month, a government report said almost half of the country’s […]

Adiós to the Little Red Man

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

While the street signs are feminised in Madrid province, Granada towns are tackling gender violence in society

Police arrest 11 in connection with Marbella corruption

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

Eleven arrested in connection with town planning corruption in Marbella

Annual walk for the children of Tibet

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

THIS year’s walk – the twelfth – started, as ever, at the hermitage of Padre Eterno, between Orgiva and Pampaneira. The day was a classic high Alpujarran autumn day with clear blue skies and not even a hint of wind. Walkers – who turned up in record numbers this year – set out on a […]

Spanish homes to include solar panels

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

Until now Spain’s building standards have dated from the 1970s and have done little in seeking to improve energy efficiency

Ramblers fight back

By Web Manager on November 27, 2006

Ronda ramblers association suing the town hall over series of blocked footpaths

Goya Gone

By on November 27, 2006

A piece of Spanish art history disappears on route from Ohio to New York AN early work by Goya was intercepted on its way from the Toledo Museum in Ohio to an exhibition in New York. Francisco de Goya y Lucientes is one of Spain’s greatest artists, whose later work contributes to the foundations of […]

Immigrants keep Spain working says government report

By Annie B on November 27, 2006

Spanish prime minister’s economic adviser has published a report which attributes 50 per cent of Spain’s economic growth during the last five years to immigrants in the country

Ronda hotel murder unsolved

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

Two Arabs and a Frenchman released after three years in prison

13-year-old baby born in Barcelona

By Adele MacGregor on November 27, 2006

The oldest baby in the world has been born from an embryo conceived thirteen years ago and frozen in a fertility clinic

Raging Bull could defend title

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

British boxer who attacked Guardia given bail

‘Discussion’ in bar ends in shoot out

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 27, 2006

ONE man was shot in the leg last Wednesday and another detained by police after a late night “discussion” in a bar in Ambroz ended in a shoot-out. The neighbourhood of Ambroz in Vegas del Genil just outside of Granada city has a population of around 600 people. The Plaza de la Cruz in the […]

The Little Green Lady

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 23, 2006

TRAFFIC signs as subliminal messages to alter male behaviour: it may be laughable at first glance but on closer inspection there may be more to this than bureaucratic eccentricity. By Lisa Tilley Spain is a relatively fledgling democracy, by democracy I mean it is governed on the principle of equality and rights for all. Until […]

Three ski workers injured in Sierra Nevada resort

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 18, 2006

IN the run-up to the ski season, the slopes of the Sierra Nevada are alive with activity. Centursa, the management company of the ski station has committed to a December 1st opening of the ski slopes, weather permitting. In the meantime, fifty snow cannons have been put into action in order to create enough of […]

The Amputee – Issue 12

By Web Manager on November 18, 2006

BACKING GROUP ONE of the great mysteries of the Universe is why women cannot back a car into a parking spot. My mother was a good example but quickly realised her limitations in this regard and never put her car into reverse gear for thirty-five years. My mum started driving fairly late in life and […]

Another Conquest in Granada (chess)

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 18, 2006

By Vernon Grant THE first time I had lunch with Stuart Conquest I knew instantly that he played chess. It took him half an hour to pass the olive oil! Seriously, if anyone knows how to make the right move it is Stuart. Aged 9 he represented England in the European Chess Championships. In 1981 […]

Olive Press Exclusive: British Labour MP in local access row

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on November 18, 2006

A British Labour MP has become embroiled in a vicious neighbours’ dispute after she bulldozed access to nearly a dozen homes. Margaret Moran, who has had a home near Órgiva in the Alpujarra since 1984, had to call police after her house was surrounded by an angry mob last week. Her neighbours, who include a […]

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