Missing youth turns up at police station

A 15 year old boy who was reported missing after last being seen late on Thursday night when he went to take the rubbish out at his grandmother’s house in Armilla, Granada, has reported to the Guardia Civil station in Granada.

5 pregnant women amongst 39 illegal immigrants

A boat carrying 39 illegal immigrants was intercepted early this morning off the Granada coast. Thirteen of those on board were women, of whom five were in an advanced state of pregnancy.

Ski station doing well

After a very on-off winter at the Sierra Nevada ski station due to storms and high winds, it looks like being a good Easter holiday with almost all of the skiable area open to the public. Hotel occupancy is around 90% plus.

Marijuana growers arrested

Three men have been arrested in Motril in connection with the cultivation of marijuana and the subsequent sale to minors in schools and colleges in the area.

Modern taxi

A taxi driver in Granada has filled his vehicle with all sorts of gadgets to attract customers. Whiles he is not the only taxi to offer wifi internet, he is the first to additionally offer such extras as games consoles, videos, touch screens, navigation consoles and other items to keep his customers happy and entertained on their journey. And he …

Body of cyclist found at the side of the road

At around 13:10 on Monday, the body of a cyclist was found by the side of the road between Cogollos Vega and Deifontes in Granada province. The body, as yet unidentified, apparently showed no signs of violence or involvement in a road traffic accident. An autopsy is being carried out to determine the exact cause of death.

The drinkers gather

Spring is in the air and, as happens every year, young people are gathering in several cities for impromptu ‘botellóns’ – street drinking parties – organised via the social network TUENTI.