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
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
Hottest year on record as Spain swelters
Average temperatures in 2006 higher than norm; 2007 set to be even warmer
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
“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
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.
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
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
Reservoir levels highest for ten years
Wettest autumn this century refills empty water supplies
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
Spanish Living – Botellón: Something like a Phenomenon
The language of botellón. Exercise books at the ready!
A glass to your health?
A tipple of Spanish wine may not be so beneficial for our health according to UK scientists
“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
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
Adiós to the Little Red Man
While the street signs are feminised in Madrid province, Granada towns are tackling gender violence in society
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
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
Zapatero speaks out against Saddam death sentence
PRIME Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has emphasised the European Union’s rejection of the death penalty, after former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was condemned to
Spanish ‘Manhattan’ plans approved
Ayuntamiento of Cullera, Valencia, has approved plans to build 33 skyscrapers on the shoreline
Eta in ceasefire withdrawal threats
BASQUE separatist group Eta has threatened to end its seven-month ceasefire unless talks with the Spanish government make progress before the end of autumn. In
Eating out – Horses for courses
THREE years ago the Alqueria de Los Lentos was one of the first restaurants I visited in the Lecrin Valley. The food that day was
The camera never lies
By Jason Heppenstall I have to admit that I wasn’t prepared for it. I had barely lurched out of the car, roadmap still in hand,
EU backs Spain in peace talks bid
BRUSSELS has narrowly backed Spain’s peace plan with separatist group Eta after a debate in the European parliament. Politicians voted 321 to 311 in favour
“Clan” mayor announces resignation
ARMILLA mayor José Antonio Morales is to step down at next year’s municipal elections. Señor Morales announced his decision not to run for a fourth