October 2012

Charity dog show in Marbella

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on October 31, 2012

The AAA shelter is holding a dog show with tombolas, live shows and dancing demonstrations on November 4

Skeleton of a Spanish man goes undiscovered for 15 years

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on October 31, 2012

The man, found in the French city of Lille was still wearing his pyjamas in bed

Rare Lorca book goes on sale in London

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on October 31, 2012

The unopened first edition copy of ‘Impressions and Landscapes’ is expected to fetch between €7,500 and €9,500 at auction

Malaga neuroscientist finds similarities between bullfighters and ‘aliens’

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on October 31, 2012

Scientist demonstrates his theory through paintings showing the ‘chemical differences’ in the brain of a bullfighter

Reed haul

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 31, 2012

Marbella Town Hall has cleared 455 tons of reeds and plant remains washed down by torrential rains on the Costa del Sol.

Picasso returns to Spain

By Dana Ferguson (Reporter) on October 31, 2012

Spanish artist’s Langosta y gato (Lobster and Cat) will be on display in Malaga after being in New York’s Guggenheim Museum since 1991

Shield to deploy at Rota naval base

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on October 30, 2012

American anti-missile defence to protect against ballistic missiles

Madrid to open office for missing babies

By Dana Ferguson (Reporter) on October 30, 2012

The Ministry of Justice takes step to resolve the scandal

14 African immigrants die trying to reach Motril

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on October 30, 2012

A further 40 immigrants are still missing after trying to cross to Spain in treacherous weather conditions

Water solution

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 30, 2012

A €40 million plan has been proposed by the Junta to create a ‘water motorway’ linking Lake Vinuela to the coast in order to address drought issues.

Couple forced out of their Torrox home for feeding cats

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on October 30, 2012

Elderly expats say they were ‘victimised’

New Axarquia hiking route covering 80km

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on October 29, 2012

Tourist boost for area through new route to be marketed to foreign fans of the great outdoors

Algarrobico demolition to cost well under estimate

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on October 29, 2012

Demolition costs for the illegal hotel have dropped from €300 million to just over €7 million

Waste not

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 29, 2012

5,000 empty printer cartridges have been shipped to Spain from Gibraltar for recycling thanks to a joint effort between Recycle.gi, schools and the government

Kill Kapitalism! says Spanish artist

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on October 29, 2012

Spaniard gathers following after spelling out then destroying K-word in 10 different countries

Spanish Mirador bosses sentenced to two years in prison

By Gemma Wilson (Reporter) on October 29, 2012

Enrique and Leopoldo Faura were found guilty of unlawfully keeping €400,000 from property buyers

Connecting with Spanish roots

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 28, 2012

Historical adventure draws on author’s experience of growing up in the Basque country

Spanish makeover for London icon

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on October 28, 2012

Admiralty Arch to become luxury hotel after Spaniard snaps it up for €75 million

Bright future for rugby youngsters on Costa del Sol

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 28, 2012

Marbella Rugby Club hail three-team tournament as a success

Cataluna would become EU’s 12th richest ‘country’

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 28, 2012

Catalan president Artur Mas makes claim amid continued push for independence

Spain has the highest number of organ donors

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 28, 2012

The list of registered donors rose by 12% last year

Bike challenge

By James Bryce (Reporter) on October 28, 2012

Over 200 cyclists took part in the fourth annual Ruta Balcon de la Axarquia bike ride on Sunday, covering 32.6km through Riogordo, Almachar, Cutar and Comares.