The Real State of the Nation
THE third day of July sees the traditional State of the Nation debate between Señor Zapatero and shadow leader Mariano Rajoy. This annual event is
Fury as coin toss mayor takes post
Between shouts of “corruption” and banners protesting against alleged illegal building in the village, the mayor who won a municipal election by the toss of
European Parliament slams “urban abuse” in Spain
MEPs want change in Spain’s Constitution to protect individual property rights LOCAL authorities in Spain adopt a “Wild West” attitude towards construction while giving excess
Power to the Demos!
Lisa Tilley believes, 30 years on, Spain is finally coming to terms with democracy as the past is unearthed THIRTY years ago, Spain held its
The Mayor and the Property Developer: What happened in Alhama de Granada?
Across Spain the mayor/property-developer relationship has become infamous – but what happened in Alhama? As Lisa Tilley discovers, allegations that the mayor of the town
Rotten to the core
Following the hard-hitting report into Spanish urban corruption, which paints a bleak picture of mayors and developers abusing human rights to make a fast buck,
Judgement day for Iznajar
With doctors, teachers and even High Court judges buying here, Iznajar is fast becoming THE town for the discerning foreign buyer
Nightmare in the sun as home dreams fall apart
Following news of the EU resolution into “rampant construction” in Spain, Jon Robins of the Observer takes a look at the situation in Albox –
Greens demand more expensive water for greater users
Figures show levels in Granada reservoirs lower than in 2006 DROUGHT will continue to plague Andalucia while the demand for water will rise, according to
Briton arrested in Loja drugs bust
OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have arrested a British national after finding more than one and a half tonnes of cannabis resin in the van
Prison for woman who sold grandson
A WOMAN who sold her eight-month-old grandson to a childless married couple has been sentenced to six months in prison. A court in Motril heard
Boar and trout poachers arrested
OFFICERS from the environment department of the Guardia Civil (Seprona) have arrested three men for poaching. Two were detained for the illegal fishing of ten
Horse in traffic accident
A WOMAN was injured when the car in which she was travelling was involved in a head on collision with a horse. The woman was
Electric olives
Claire Doole visits a Córdoba olive farmer and finds he is doing his bit to combat global warming
Son of Los Merinos criticised
THE mayor of a small Malaga town has come under attack for allowing the construction of nearly 200 homes alongside a celebrated nature reserve.
“Southern Europe sees the Green Party as a curb on development”
Leader of Andalucía Greens steps down after poor municipal election showing
Biofuels compulsory in 2009
A NEW law has made the use of biofuels obligatory by 2009. The government ruling has made the minimum use of 3.4 per cent biofuel
Four held over illegal home construction
FOUR people have been detained in a police crackdown on illegal housing. The Guardia Civil claim the detainees, who are believed to be an architect
Leftists sacked after fascist pact
LEFTIST group Izquierda Union (IU) has expelled four members after they made a pact with Spain’s far right Falange Autentica party. The four councillors from
Scandal, gossip, inside info and more…!
Sits Vac NOW that Tony Blair has announced the date he will hand over power to that scion of Scottish Presbyterianism, Gordon Brown, we can
Nineteen held in Málaga corruption crackdown
Town mayor defends “honourable, hard working” detainees POLICE have detained 19 businesspeople in connection with alleged corruption in a Málaga town. The arrests were made
Thousands of Prestige oil spill volunteers suffer health problems
Doctors question adequacy of protective masks CHRONIC coughing, difficulties in breathing at night and nasal obstruction are just some of the health problems suffered by
The Far-Right in Sheep’s Clothing
Zero tolerance for immigrants – but only of certain races: Lisa Tilley gains an insight into the far-right anti-immigration parties who won more seats than
Webster’s Spanish Histories
The Olive Press sent Daniel Mac Auley to the mountains of Castellon to talk to author Jason Webster, who claims many countries can learn from
From Roman ruins to racing yachts
Built of ancient stone and soaring steel, Valencia combines mediaeval mystery with a cosmopolitan edge, says Arpi Shively STEERING your car through Valencia’s evening commute
Safari Spain – Olive Press Investigation
On the Cordoba-Extremadura border, a businessman is to be tried for charging 30,000 euros to allow hunters the chance to shoot lions, tigers and even