Even high unemployment and a recession isn’t deterring the wannabe immigrants from making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean in their flimsy boats, another twelve being picked up early this morning about 18 miles east of Cabo de Gata, Almeria.
Tragedy on Cabo de Gata beach
A three year old boy drowned yesterday evening on a beach in Cabo de Gata, Almería.
Algerian immigrants intercepted
A boat carrying fourteen Algerian immigrants was intercepted yesterday about 5 miles from Punta Polacra in Almeria province. The immigrants were taken to Puerto de Garrucha where one of them required treatment for hypothermia.
Quakes in Almeria
There were three low intensity earthquakes registered in Almeria province in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the largest measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale.
Boat owner arrested for transporting illegal immigrants
The Unit for Immigration and Document Falsification (UCRIF) of the National Police has arrested a man in connection with the transportation to Spain of a group of illegal immigrants who were detained in Almeria a couple of weeks ago.
Teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse of minors
National Police officers in Almeria have arrested a 45 year old computer science teacher, Antonio M.R.C., on charges of sexual abuse and corruption of minors.
Fatal stabbing in Almeria
One man died and another was injured early this morning following a knife attack in Almeria.
Fire in El Zapillo, Almeria
A fire early this morning in a seven-storey apartment block in El Zapillo, Almeria, forced the evacuation of the residents with three having to be rescued from a sixth floor balcony.
Mayors in hot water
In Almeria province there are currently 25 mayors facing charges for urban planning crimes, mostly relating to the building of houses on land classified as rural.
Man kills wife and young son
A man is in custody in Almeria after stabbing to death his 35 year old wife, Mercedes González, and their 5 year old son, Cristobal, at their home in plaza Pi y Margall.