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Organic Growth
by Jason Heppenstall Sitting behind his desk in the colourful interior of this former children’s nursery, Alberto Hortelano points a pen at the computer screen.
16 Mar, 2007 @ 10:28
Lemon Aid
An exclusive Olive Press interview with Driving over Lemons author Chris Stewart
14 Mar, 2007 @ 05:30
Police detain councillor for alleged town planning offence
Industrial park project in Alhendín under Supreme Court investigation
6 Mar, 2007 @ 05:20
EU fury at Spain as Constitutional Court rules teachers can be sacked for “living in sin”
Teachers are sacked for joining trade unions, going out for drinks with friends and for “living in sin.”
2 Mar, 2007 @ 08:09
Dying with dignity
FEW subjects arouse as much controversy orheated debate as does euthanasia. Almost everyone, when probed, has a stance on the issue. Perhaps we can all
2 Mar, 2007 @ 06:41
Almuñecar luxury housing development stopped
Urban commission spots irregularities in the multi-million-euro project Judges in Granada have stopped construction work on a luxury housing development in Almuñecar.
30 Jan, 2007 @ 05:50
Spain’s addiction to Concrete
Scientist Azzam Qasrawi explains how Spain’s love for building – far from exempt in the Serrania de Ronda – is helping to cause global warming
29 Jan, 2007 @ 09:59
The Amputee – Issue 16
UPSTANDING MEMBERS APPLE Corporation has just released their newest product, the iPhone. If Apple is to believed, this revolutionary new communications centre not only handles
23 Jan, 2007 @ 09:51
Rare plant destroyed by emergency road repairs
Opposition politicians claim no environmental study was made OFFICIALS from the Granada provincial council allowed hundreds of protected plants to be destroyed during essential repair
23 Jan, 2007 @ 09:35
Hottest year on record as Spain swelters
Average temperatures in 2006 higher than norm; 2007 set to be even warmer
15 Jan, 2007 @ 07:10
Almuñecar “footballers’ hotel” under investigation
Hotel promoted by Spain international footballers, including former Liverpool FC star Fernando Morientes, could exceed height limitations. THE Supreme Court of Andalucía has opened an
15 Jan, 2007 @ 04:31
“Poison” in the Pepper Trade
German supermarkets block Almería and Costa Tropical peppers as fears grow the produce has been shipped to other European countries. Germany has closed its borders
9 Jan, 2007 @ 09:17
Greens to take Junta to court over Contraviesa reservoir plans
“Hidden interests” lie behind the planned second reservoir on the Contraviesa mountain range, one regional political party claims.
8 Jan, 2007 @ 03:51
Dispatches of a Cave Dweller
Modern day cave living should become more popular as it is a fantastic way of life, a good investment or retirement package to the quiet
5 Jan, 2007 @ 04:20
Eta bomb in Madrid blasts the peace process
By Lisa Tilley AT one minute after 9am on Saturday December 30, a 200 kilo bomb razed a five story car-park to the ground at
4 Jan, 2007 @ 05:34
Reservoir levels highest for ten years
Wettest autumn this century refills empty water supplies
20 Dec, 2006 @ 06:05
Spanish Living – A History of the Andaluz Matanza
The Olive Press and Orce Serrano Hams guide you through one of Christian Andalucía’s oldest and bloodiest village rituals: the matanza or the annual slaughter
14 Dec, 2006 @ 06:59
Spanish Living – Botellón: Something like a Phenomenon
The language of botellón. Exercise books at the ready!
6 Dec, 2006 @ 07:47
A glass to your health?
A tipple of Spanish wine may not be so beneficial for our health according to UK scientists
4 Dec, 2006 @ 03:42
“Prostitute killer” held in Germany
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
29 Nov, 2006 @ 06:41
Street violence delays Eta peace talks
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
29 Nov, 2006 @ 06:37
Adiós to the Little Red Man
While the street signs are feminised in Madrid province, Granada towns are tackling gender violence in society
27 Nov, 2006 @ 06:18
Immigrants keep Spain working says government report
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
27 Nov, 2006 @ 05:13
13-year-old baby born in Barcelona
The oldest baby in the world has been born from an embryo conceived thirteen years ago and frozen in a fertility clinic
27 Nov, 2006 @ 05:03