Some economics analysts believe that Andalucia may begin to create employment during the second half of 2011, with the GDP experiencing a growth of 0.6%.
Coín studying possibility of new street market
The authorities in Coín are studying the feasibility of a new food market in the centre of the town, although it could be a few years away even if everything goes to plan.
Ciudad Deportiva in Ronda
The Mayor of Ronda, Antonio Marín, has announced that the second phase of works on the Ciudad Deportiva will begin in November.
Ronda grape harvest yields 500,000 kilos of grapes
The 19 wineries of the Serrania de Ronda are expecting to produce around 450,000 bottles of wine after a good harvest in the region.
Feria del Vino y la Castaña in Yunquera
This coming weekend sees the holding of the second Feria del Vino y la Castaña – Festival of Wine and the Chestnut – in the town of Yunquera, with around 7,000 people expected to attend.
Winter hotel closures on the Costa del Sol
The summer season is over on the Costa del Sol and plans are being made in the hotel industry for the winter, or ‘low season’, and more than normal are going to be closed.
New law in Andalucia to regulate shellfish harvesting
The Junta de Andalucia is intending to adopt a new decree regulating the collection or harvesting of shellfish along the coast of Andalucia.
Three arrested in drugs raid in Huelva
Three people have been arrested and 1,800 kilos of hashish seized on Playa de Urbasur, Isla Cristina in Huelva province.
Porn doctor back in the Health Service
A Málaga pediatrician sentenced to two years in jail for child pornography will return to employment within the Andalucian Health Service although he will not be permitted to work with children.
Andalucia unemployment rise
September unemployment in Andalucia rose by 20,635, representing 43% of the total for the whole country, which was 48,102. In total, there are now 897,645 unemployed in the region with a lot of school leavers and young people joining the ranks of the jobless.