Friday, March 29, 2024

Almeria

Hotel saga takes another twist

Directors from Azata del Sol claim to have accepted 100 million euros from central government for the Algarrobico hotel, built upon virgin sands inside the Cabo de Gata Natural Park

No home, no compensation

Hundreds of demonstrators mobbed the offices of Almería's town planning chief in a protest against planned demolitions.

Spanish police make massive drugs haul off Almeria

A boat was carrying over 1.5 tons of cannabis

Operation nuclear clean-up

America said it will reach a decision both countries are happy with

The little man keeping evil at bay

The indalo is the symbol of Mojacar

Expat golf society in Almeria hosts tournament ahead of mini ‘Ryder Cup’ event

The Forum Golf Society recently held one in a series of qualifying rounds

British woman dead after flash floods kill ten in southern Spain

Diana Dudas was reported missing in the town of Vera, Almeria, after torrential rain hit the area, leaving at least ten others dead

Mugger who used Yorkshire terrier to scare victims arrested in Spain

A man has been arrested in Almeria after commiting a string of violent attacks with his pet dog

Dominoes deemed too noisy in Mojacar

Mayor of Mojacar threatens to ban the game of dominoes in her town

Demolition fear for 140 more homes

Pressure group believes a new wave of destruction could begin at any time

Spain in European court over environmental neglect

Two separate cases for poor waste management and a rail link between Sevilla and Almeria

Arrests in Almeria follow ‘accidental’ murder

Three have been detained for alleged involvement in shooting

How to escape Spain’s midsummer madness: Head to Almeria and the Cabo de Gata

Fancy escaping the queues and hassle of the Costa del Sol this August, take Jon Clarke’s advice and head to hauntingly stunning Cabo de Gata

Almuñécar PGOU unviable – regional government

Water infrastructure “insufficient” for Almuñécar expansion plans

PP president resigns in illegal pesticide scandal

Thehead of the Partido Popular in Vícar (Almería) has resigned after being caught red-handed with more than 1,000 kilograms of a banned pesticide.

Victory for green groups as EU investigates park constructions

Cabo de Gata urban plans in spotlight while UN renews Biosphere Reserve status

Saved!

Junta stops construction plans for Europe’s largest land-maritime nature reserve

HELP! Lennon statue defaced

Monument moved after glasses ripped off and Spanish colours daubed on Beatle idol

Double Standards

While the nearby Priors home was knocked down, the Olive Press can reveal that this enormous 420m villa - owned by local politicians - was built with just a 'renovation' licence

Demolition orders for a dozen expatriates in Spain

OLIVE PRESS EXCLUSIVE. The homeowners in Almeria vow to protest against the moves that will see their homes demolished in the new year. Here, John and Muriel Burns with order. Words and pictures by Jon Clarke in Albox

It was tu!

Muchos millions reportedly won by three Spaniards in Almeria

El Ejido excess story

Details of former employee’s lavish lifestyle emerge

Immigrant boat intercepted after woman gives birth on a beach

An immigrant boat stops on a beach so woman could give birth

Spain asks America to clear up nuclear mess

US nuclear bombs accidentally fell near Palomares in the 1960s

Demolition starts at Cueva de San Roque

Cavern where blockbusters Conan the Barbarian and Indiana Jones were filmed is to become a shopping centre

Fast track for rail ‘corridor’ from Gibraltar to France

Almeria will be linked to France by 2020 and the Cadiz town of Algeciras a decade later

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