Spain councillor charged with bribery and fraud
Judges release Alhendín town planning boss on bail
Brits warned after Olive Press story
BRITISH taxpayers living in Spain have been warned to watch their backs, after the Olive Press exclusively reported that a fatcat businessman Mark Langford was
Police to interview King over Motril girl
Letter to former lover claims the murderer “has to pay Graham for what he has done to the Motril girl”
Court investigates legality of golf course
Public prosecutor warns Otura council and developers could face criminal charges
Suspected rapist held in Órgiva
Belgian man suspected of rape in his country arrested in Órgiva
Ribera del Duero winemakers face Madrid “vine grab”
Major producers appeal to Brussels to stop “vital” road construction
Fat cat boss bagged
A FAT-CAT boss who sacked his staff by text message when his compensation firm went bust has been tracked down to Marbella. Inland Revenue investigators
Spanish Law – Setting up an SL company
One of the benefits of an SL company is that only the assets of the company are liable. It is not possible to execute debt
The day the H-bombs came to Andalucía
Forty one years ago last week, a mid air collision between two US Air Force planes during refueling led to four nuclear bombs – each
Room with a view – Granada
It does not surprise me one of the reasons British people give for their decision to move to the Granada province is the very existence
Protected chameleons could sink massive shopping centre plan
A colony of chameleons is threatening the development of a huge shopping centre and hotel complex on the Costa del Sol
A great way tapas the weekend
Granada: home to the Alhambra palace, the Albaicín and thousands of tapas bars. In the name of research, Mark Roulston visits just a few to
Junta faces private lawsuit from residents’ group
Reservoir will destroy local agriculture, farmers claim
Hottest year on record as Spain swelters
Average temperatures in 2006 higher than norm; 2007 set to be even warmer
Ex-pats sued for green views
Trio of Ronda residents – including writer Alastair Boyd – face a 22 million euros lawsuit in a campaign of “mafia-style harassment” by developers
Broken ear-rings lead to fatal stabbing
A VICIOUS three-year-dispute over faulty jewellery ended in tragedy after a man was killed in front of his wife and one-year-old son. Angel Luis Rueda,
Construction threatens ancient Roman ruins
PLANS to build 170 houses and a hotel close to the ruins of a second century Roman settlement have been slammed by environmental groups.
Sun, Sea and Sabrina at El Chambao de Joaquín
SOMETIMES dining out can be all about timing. Choose a restaurant where the regular chef has just quit – and they are placing ads for
Bueno, Vino, Victory
Ronda's complex wines are starting to catch up with the Romans.
Room with a View – Pamplona
Pamplona is the capital of Navarra, a region known for its wine and little else. In itself this is a great shame as the area
The Plastic Greenhouse Effect
Bob Maddox asks if the environmental cost of producing cheap, year round vegetables for the northern European market is really worth it.
Stern Review – The Economic Truth
When an e-mail arrived from The Climate Project team in Nashville, a tingle went down my spine. I had a feeling my life was about
Whales and dolphin found dead in national park
Increase in shipping numbers to blame, say green groups
‘Costa Killer’ back in court
A shiver runs down the backbone of the Costa communities as Tony King goes back on trial and back into the headlines
Spain economy at five year high
SPAIN’S economy is at its highest annual rate in five years thanks to the country’s booming construction industry, according to government figures. Economic growth grew
Spanish homes to include solar panels
Until now Spain's building standards have dated from the 1970s and have done little in seeking to improve energy efficiency