Fire in Almeria

A couple and their young baby were rescued early this morning after a fire at their home in calle Alcalde Muñoz, Almeria. The family, noticing the fire, made their way to the roof where they were eventually rescued by firefighters. They were later allowed to return to their home.

Three missing off the Almeria coast

Police have identified three people missing since Thursday after their boat was wrecked about three nautical miles off the Almeria coast.

Kidnapped businessman released

A 66 year old retired Almeria businessman, Victor Molina, who was kidnapped last Sunday in the Rubria Sola industrial estate in Macael has been released.

Almeria chiringuitos

Around 100 beach ‘chiringuitos’ in Almeria province are still listed as ‘illegal’ although every effort is being made to rectify the situation.

Jail for mother who abandoned baby to die

The Almeria Provincial Court has sentenced 32 year old Hafida R. to six years in prison for attempted murder after she left her newborn baby in a plastic bag near a rubbish container in January 2008.

Domestic violence fatality in Almeria

Police in Almeria have arrested a Bolivian citizen as the alleged killer of his wife, a 26 year old woman with whom he had two children aged 5 years and 7 years.

A good start for Air Nostrum

The new air link between Almeria and Sevilla, which started on January 15th 2010 and is operated by Air Nostrum, is proving quite popular and successful, with over 3,000 passengers using the service since its inception.