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Ferrari unveiled the Scuderia Spider 16M at the Mugello circuit in Italy, with a special 16 GB iPod Touch and the obvious lack of a roof, the only differences that visually set the coupe and spider versions apart are the unique side-badging and a new centre stripe package. Does a Ferrari need a go faster stripe? Oh yes, 16M stands for “16th Manufacturers” as in the 16th F1 Constructors title Ferrari won in 2008.
Spain Announces Economic Measures Against Crisis
Spain’s PM Zapatero announced new measures to combat the economic crisis after attending the G20 summit last week. In order to stimulate consumer spending the government intends to reactivate the economy with a programme of public investments, details of which will be presented to parliament on November 27th.
Cabinet Approves Draft of Penal Code
The Spanish cabinet recently approved the draft of a new penal code. The proposals include tougher sentences for terrorism, sexual crimes, piracy on the high seas, fraud and financial crimes.
New Campaign Against Use of Mobiles in Cars
The Spanish traffic authorities have launched a new campaign against the use of mobile phones while driving. Some half a million checks are to be made over the next couple of weeks nationwide. It is said that distraction leads to 38% of all traffic accidents, and last year there were over 100,000 fines issued to drivers for this offence.
Biden to Visit Spain
Following the G20 economic summit meeting in the US last week, it is reported that the vice-president elect Joe Biden is to visit Spain in the New Year shortly after taking office. With the warming of relations between Spain and the US it is hoped that Spanish influence with the South American countries can play a part in future world economic cooperation.
Joke Items Banned From Main Christmas Market
City authorities have banned the sale of joke items from the main Christmas market in Madrid’s Plaza Mayor this year. They want the fair to remain as a more traditional event, but the joke wigs, masks and other comedy items which are bought for the Spanish equivalent of All Fools day, El Dia de los Santos Inocentes, December 28th, will still be on sale at stalls in nearby Plaza Santa Cruz.
Tunnel Project to be Submitted to EU
An economic-technical study of a proposed tunnel between Spain and Morocco is to be submitted to EU authorities for approval and financial support in 2009. The project for a 38 km rail tunnel under the sea between Tarifa and Tangier has been under consideration since 1996 and would take until 2026 to be completed.
A train carrying oil crashed into the rear of another that was carrying 106 Porsches, it happened in the sleepy town of Dillenburg, Germany. The result was 18 cars written off with damages estimated around a €1 million.
Ancient Earrings Confirm Wine Making Tradition
Earrings dating back 2300 years have been found near the wine making town of Jumilla in Murcia province. The design of the ornaments incorporates bunches of grapes, thus confirming the ancient activities of viniculture in the area.
Junta Identifies Areas of Illegal Building
The Junta de Andalucia has identified seven areas in the autonomous region where illegal building is considered a particular problem. Its inspectors will consider such factors as size of building, amount of land occupied and whether used for profit before making decisions about demolition. One of the places mentioned is the Axarquia in Malaga province, and the Junta has asked several ayuntamientos in the area to prepare an inventory of illegal buildings.
New On-line Street Map for Malaga Province
Technicians from Correos and El Diputacion de Malaga have developed a digital street map for 105 municipalities in the province. This will become operative on the Diputacion’s web page from November 21st.
A92 to Have New Warning System Against Wrong Way Driving
In a pioneering initiative in Spain the A92 motorway is to have a visual and audible warning system installed at various entry points in its traverse through Andalucia. The intention is to prevent confused drivers heading on to the wrong carriageway against the traffic. The system will also send a warning to the traffic control centre and the Guardia Civil should any driver still continue onto the motorway in the wrong direction.
Skiing Season Starts in Sierra Nevada
The skiing season started this week in the Sierra Nevada in Granada province one week early with over 7000 enthusiasts participating over the first weekend. Heavy snow two weekends ago has given 32 km of ski slopes with a depth of between 20 and 50cm. 11 ski lifts are operating at three sites.
Local Law Against Disco Cars
A new law against cars playing music at disco levels is to come into force in Malaga early in 2009. Police will have the power to immobilise and authorise the towing away of cars exceeding a certain decibel level.
Brenan House Restoration to Start
The much awaited project for the restoration of the house of Hispanist writer Gerald Brenan could start early in 2009. The tendering process for the work on the house in Churriana was begun by Malaga ayuntamiento last week.
Christmas Lights in Malaga
This year the Christmas lights in Malaga will be switched on December 5th. The displays will be kept on until midnight in the week and 2.00 a.m at weekends. The city spends about a million euros a year on lighting to celebrate Christmas, the Feria and other events.
Marbella to Welcome Cruise Liners
Administrative procedures are under way to enable cruise liners to call in at Marbella. Work to modify the fishing port of La Bajadilla to accept medium size cruise ships is shortly to go out to tender.
Horses to be Donated to Disabled Organisation
Two horses and two ponies left over from the auction of animals from the Gil era of the Marbella Police department are to be donated to a Foundation for the Development of Equestrian Therapy for disabled children near Seville.
Week of Cuisine in Mijas
The eighteenth Week of Cuisine is being celebrated in Mijas Costa from November 17th until 21st. Chefs of various nationalities will be cooking a range of delicacies over the five days of the event.
Formula 1
The Montmelo circuit in Barcelona this week saw the first showing of the new Formula 1 cars for next season. Rule changes mean that the teams have had to radically change the appearance of the cars, particularly in regard to aerodynamics, with reductions in sizes of front and rear wings.
Honda has announced new experimental robotic legs it says can help support body weight, mainly for people carrying heavy loads or stuck in a crouching position ...
Football
Malaga achieved a last minute 2-2 draw against Villareal at the weekend. This gives the team a haul of 4 points from four of the most difficult games of the season. Next weekend Malaga travels to face Real Mallorca Sunday November 23rd at 8.00p.m.
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