The quadripartite government in Torrox is hoping that it’s a case of third time lucky as they attempt yet again to sell a plot of land for the construction of 152 VPO (subsidised) houses.
Goat herders suspend protests
Goat herders in Antequera have suspended their protests until next Thursday and talks are set to resume between COAG, the agricultural association, and the companies Forlactaria and García Baquero who, between them, control 80% of the goat milk market.
Blackmailer detained in Aljarafe
A 24 year old has been arrested in Sevilla after allegedly coercing a woman to undress in front of a webcam and then blackmailing her with the resulting video, threatening to publish it on the internet.
Another award for Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa will collect the Award for Freedom of Expression and Human Values next Wednesday at a ceremony to be held in the Real Teatro de Las Cortes in San Fernando, Cádiz province.
Concession for hydrocarbon search in Andalucia
The Council of Ministers approved a decree giving the company Oil & Gas Petroleum, Spain, part of Gas Natural, permission to carry out research for hydrocarbons in the areas ‘Calderín’ and ‘Horquilla’, located in the provinces of Cádiz , Huelva and Seville, permission that also covers parts of the seabed.
Feria del Vino in Torremolinos
The Congress and Exhibition Centre in Torremolinos will host the eleventh edition of the Feria del Vino this coming weekend, with wineries, regulators, distributors and other professionals all taking part. There will also be parallel activities such as workshops and competitions.
Unemployment still rising
Unemployment in Andalucia rose by 1.69% during October compared to the previous month, another 15,172 people becoming jobless. Nationally, unemployment rose by 1.7% compared to September.
Domestic fatality in Macarena
A 39 year old woman was killed on calle Luis Cadalso in the Macarena district of Sevilla on Wednesday evening and police are now looking for the alleged assailant, a North African national with whom she had been living. The man absconded after the incident.
Roadworks start in Rincón de la Victoria
Rincón de la Victoria has started remedial work on eight streets in the centre of town and around the underground car park, a project involving a total investment of €2 million.
Copper wire recovered in Vélez-Málaga
Police in Vélez-Málaga have recovered thirty kilos of copper stolen from the public mains system in avenida de Las Naciones.