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Property Prices in Spain Continue Falling Property prices in Spain dropped by 9.2% in July compared to the same period last year. But the rate of descent was below June's figure of 10.1%, suggesting that price falls are slowing down. Spanish Hotel Prices Among Cheapest in Europe A survey carried out by a hotel booking agency places Spanish hotels among the cheapest in Europe. A figure of 102 euros per night in Spain compares with a European average of 117 euros. Other figures are: UK, 120, Switzerland, 167, Norway and Denmark at 147 euros. Spain is cheaper than Greece, Portugal, Cyprus or Turkey, but more expensive than Poland, Germany or Belgium. Spanish Cities in Top Six of Forbes Food Guide A survey carried out for the Forbes food guide published in the USA has placed Barcelona and Madrid in fourth and sixth positions after Paris, Rome and Mexico city. Special mentions were made of El Bulli restaurant near Barcelona, and of the Madrid chickpea stew, cocido Madrileño. New Anti- Speeding Campaign in Spain The central traffic authority DGT has launched a new campaign against speeding on Spanish roads this week. The campaign will see double the number of speed checks and radar traps on 2000 roads across the country over the next two weeks until August 23rd. British Lottery in Spain The British lottery operator Camelot has been asked to clarify the rules about participating in the lottery in foreign countries. Apparently, some countries such as Spain and the US have laws banning residents and tourists from taking part in lotteries abroad. There have even been some cases of winning ticket claims being turned down by the operator for this reason. British Councillors in Spain Figures recently issued by the Spanish ministry for regional policy show that of the 85 foreign nationals serving on town councils in the country, 37 (43%) are British, the leading group in terms of numbers. The next most numerous group is the Germans. Two small towns have foreign mayors, one French and one Belgian. Defeat for Telefonica A customer of Telefonica, the Spanish giant telecommunications provider, won a court case against them recently. The client had requested that the ADSL service be stopped, but the provider continued drawing the direct debit for many months, despite repeated calls, faxes and e-mails to desist. The company has now been ordered to repay the money taken plus the court costs of the customer. It just shows that jusice can be obtained, providing one fights long and hard enough; this all started in 2004! New Internet Fraud Attempt The latest scam to arrive over the Internet involves a request purporting to come from Hacienda, the Spanish Tax authority, for bank details to be provided. The bait offered by the fraudsters, apparently of Nigerian origin, is a suggestion of a tax rebate. The Agencia Tributaria state that it is taking appropriate action about the scam. On-Line Hearing Checks for Brits in Spain The main British charity for the deaf, RNID, is offering free hearing checks for British nationals who live in Spain. The check can be carried out on  www.rnid.org.uk. FHM Goes Spanish A Spanish jounalist has been chosen as the most sexy reporter in the world by the USA version of FHM magazine. The new top of the charts is Sara Carbonero, a sports reporter on Telecinco, who replaces the American, Erin Andrews. Lynx to be Released This Autumn The LIFE campaign being run by the Junta de Andalucía to protect and encourage wildlife in the region has plans to release Iberian lynx cubs born in captivity in the autumn. This year 19 cubs were born, of which 17 have survived so far. Sites for the release in Córdoba and Jaen have been chosen and agreements have been reached with the owners of the land. Málaga's Reservoirs Holding up Well Reservoirs in Málaga currently contain double the amount of water compared to 2008 figures. Although steadily going down, the figure now is 47.3%, as against 23.3% this time last year. Barbie Does Flamenco An exhibition, entitled Poderio, of Barbie and Ken dolls wearing flamenco clothes can be seen at the Vialia shopping centre at Málaga station until August 23rd. Over 200 dolls are featured dressed in flamenco clothes, some made famous by leading artistes such as Rocío Jurado and Isabel Pantoja. Perseids Shower over Málaga The Perseids Shower, the spectacular display of the remains of comet Swift-Tuttle, passes over Málaga (and the rest of the Northern hemisphere) tonight, Tuesday, at around midnight until 3.00 a.m. Here, the phenomenon is known as Las Lágrimas (tears) de San Lorenzo, and there are various events in the city, Benalmádena, and on El Torcal to observe the show. Favourable Survey for Marina The Spanish Environment Ministry have completed a survey regarding a possible creation of a new marina between Nerja and Torrox Costa. First indications are favourable for the plan for a 508 berth marina to advance to the next stage. New Municipalities Group Formed A new group of municipalities, La Mancomunidad de Municipios del Guadalhorce, has been formed to look after the interests of towns in the Guadalhorce valley. The group has been formed to pool resources, increase cooperation and collaboration,  and avoid duplication of efforts. Suspicions of another level of bureaucracy here, or another chance for politicians to feel important perhaps.......? Tendering Starts for Removal of Level Crossings The tendering process for the removal of three level crossings in Álora district has begun. The three include the one at Álora station, where a bridge is planned for vehicles and an underpass for pedestrians. The total budget is 6.3 million euros. Feria de Málaga This week, it's the big one. Málaga feria begins on August 14th until 23rd; the daytime events are in the city centre, while at night the action switches to the  main Feria Ground just outside the city. Events include parades, musical spectaculars, flamenco dancing, exhibitions etc., all the usual excuses for one big party! Other Ferias......... Pizarra, August 14th to 18th; Mollina 12th - 16th; Archidona 14th - 18th; Riogordo, 14th - 18th; Cútar, 14th - 16th; Coín 10th - 15th, and many others. Formula 1 Michael Schumacher will not be returning in the Valencia GP next week. Neck problems following a motor bike crash mean that he will not be fit for the race and his place will be taken by the Italian, Luca Badoer. Football Málaga lost the friendly against Everton last week 2-1, but were impressive throughout the game for the level of skills shown. The team faces five friendlies in the next eleven days in the final preparations for the new season.

 

 

 

 

1Casa Topical News Digest 3rd March - No 215

Spain to Spend A Billion on Tourism

Spain plans to spend a billion euros on improving the tourism infrastructure in 2009. This is double the amount originally planned and follows a 2.6% drop in visitor numbers last year.

Elections in Pais Vasco and Galicia

In regional elections held in the Basque country at the weekend the nationalist party, PNV, won most seats but not an absolute majority. Latest indications are that the socialists and conservatives will join forces to stop the nationalists from gaining power. In Galicia the conservatives, PP party, have regained power after four years in opposition

Fourth Quarter Loss for Iberia

Spanish airline reported a fourth quarter loss of €19 million recently. This compares with a €105 million profit for the same period the previous year.

Gambling Resort Planned for Desert

A British firm is planning to build a gambling resort in a desert area in Aragon. The planned project would include casinos, hotels for 70,000 guests and all related facilities in an eleven square mile area of the Los Monegros desert.

New Bridge Between Spain and Portugal

A new bridge over the river Guardiaro has been opened to link Spain and Portugal. The new crossing will save a drive of around 140 km for the inhabitants of the villages of La Granado and Pomarao, now they are only 12km apart.

Four Letter Words in Royal Presence

The King and Queen of Spain heard a four letter word outburst from a Spanish chef at a wine and food festival dinner in Miami. The chef, Mario Batali, famous for TV work and apparently the worse for drink, launched  the tirade at the crowd when they wouldn't keep quiet during his speech.

Fifty Percent Discount for Prompt Payment

Motorists in Spain who pay traffic fines on the spot or within 15 days will be entitled to a 50% discount. The amendment to the law is due to come into effect at the end of March and will replace the current 30% discount. Those who pay before the cut off date will receive 40% off.

Cancer Pain Drug Deals Approved

A Scottish Borders company has received approval to market a cancer pain relief drug in France and Spain later this year. Prostrakan started marketing the product in the UK and Germany earlier this year.

23 Injured as Ski Chairlift Breaks

A chairlift broke on Monday morning, (02/03/09) sending skiers into the snowy hillside at the ski resort in the Sierra Nevada resort in Granada. At least 23 skiers riding the lift were injured, the problem stemmed from a hanging arm type device, which connects the lift chairs to the cable. It was reported that the cable broke, causing the skiers to fall six to eight metres to the ground. The skiers suffered fractures and contusions, although it was unclear how many were taken to hospitals. Four were listed in serious condition, however none of the injuries was considered life threatening, the resort said.

Malaga Port Success

Estimates for the number of passengers arriving at Malaga port have been revised in the light of recent successes. It is now predicted that numbers will increase to 1 million over the next four years, where previously half that number was envisaged. In order to best take advantage of this the Malaga Cruise Bureau has been formed, to promote the city as a cruise destination and to enable interested authorities and businesses to collaborate. Numbers have  increased steadily with an estimated 450,000 passengers expected this year. Also, last year 27,000 began and ended their voyages in the port, which shows the new importance of the city to the cruise companies. The port authorities emphasised the importance of the city’s hotels and business living up to the high expectations of the cruise lines to ensure the maximum benefit to all, with some 15,000 tourists each day visiting the city.

Almost a Million Passengers for Avant

The medium distance high speed Avant rail service between Malaga and Sevilla carried 953,000 passengers in its first year of operation. The service also serves Antequera-Santa Ana, Puente de Genil and Cordoba.

Malaga to Have European Rail Research Facility

The first European rail research and technology centre will be based in Malaga. The rail admin authority, ADIF, plans for the centre to be built in the next four years. By 2010, Spain will be the number one country in the world for high speed rail travel.

Flamenco Festival in Malaga

The festival "Flamenka" takes place throughout the month of March in Malaga with many events planned for the city and towns and villages in the province.

British Woman Wills All to Donaña

A British woman who died recently left all her worldly possessions to Donaña National Park. The woman, who used to be a journalist in Britain, lived by the beach in La Cala del Moral near Velez Malaga for many years, and died at 90 years of age.

Charity Raffle Raises Funds for Africa

Local children from Alora recently took part in a charity raffle outside Veracruz church to raise funds for children in Malawi. The campaign is part of the celebrations of the organisation "United Hands" which raises funds for the poorest people across the world.

Water Returns to Abdalajis

The water supply to Valle de Abdalajis has been restored after work costing €5 million. The local water table was damaged during work on the AVE high speed rail line and the village has been supplied by lorries over the last couple of years.

Alora Population Remains Stable

Over the last year the population of Alora has remained stable at 13,436 persons, a 0.9% increase. Other municipalities in the area, such as Valle de Abdelajis, have shown slight decreases, while some have experienced increases of up to 8.3% in the case of Cartama.

Alora Carnival

The annual Carnaval de Alora takes place this coming Saturday March 7th, with the procession starting at 5.30 pm from La casa de la Cultura.

Work Begins on Iron Bridge

Work has begun on refurbishment of the old iron bridge beween Alora Station and the Barriada del Puente. The work is part of the financial initiative known as Plan Zapatero and will give employment to local workers and companies.

Tennis - Rafa Will be Quicker Now

There is no financial crisis for the world number one tennis player, Spain's Rafa Nadal. He has recently bought a new car, an Aston Martin DBS worth over €275,000, capable of around 307 kph.

Football

Malaga lost the home game against Recreativo 0-2 after having a player sent off early in the game. The club now stands at seventh place in La Liga. Next week the team travels to Madrid to face Getafe, Sunday March 8th at 5.00pm.

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1Casa Topical News Digest 18th November - No 200 

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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 levels.
 

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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1Casa Topical News Digest 24th October - No 197

 

Spain Needs Skilled Immigrants

A recently published government report states that Spain needs 430,000 skilled immigrants over the next five years to remain competitive. The low birth-rate over the last few years, together with the ageing population has led to an imbalance of supply and demand in certain highly skilled occupations. The government intends to adjust its policies to reflect the country\'s needs and face up to the challenge of integration of immigrants and their dependants. The main areas likely to be affected are in the health service, engineering and technology. The market will also need mid-level technicians in production, operations and maintenance as well as electricians and welders.

Low Cost Airlines Ahead

For the first time the number of passengers travelling on low cost airlines exceeds those choosing conventional operators in Spain. In September the figures for low cost airlines just exceeded 50% of the number of travellers. Also, the Spanish low cost organisation, Vueling announced that it was in profit for the first time over the initial three quarters of the year.

Prison for Leaving Pig Unattended

A man in Lucena, Cordoba faces a year in prison for leaving his pig unattended. It happened in 2004 when the wandering pig caused a traffic accident resulting in €1500 damage to a car. Apparently this was one of several incidents involving his pigs over the previous seven years.

Nude Police Calendar

In the latest of the craze for stripping off for charity the police men and women of Bilbao have posed naked for the 2009 calendar. Six male and six female officers are featured in poses photographed around the attractions of the city.


Granada Fine Arts Museum Exhibition

The Fine Arts Museum of Granada, the oldest public museum in Spain and one of the most visited in Andalucia, has available from 23rd October for a temporary exhibition, prints, historical documents and portraits depicting 173 years of history. The exhibition was inaugurated on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the installation of the museum at the Palacio de Carlos V in the Alhambra Palace.

Among the most remarkable events of the museum\'s history is the theft of some of its pieces shortly before its inauguration in 1839 (during the Civil War between Carlists and Elizabethan) in the Dominican convent of Santa Cruz la Real, where the museum remained until 1889.

One of the most notable points of the exhibition is devoted to figures in the history of Granada which were linked to the museum, as the painters Noguera Gines and Manuel Gomez-Moreno or the former mayor of the city, Antonio Gallego. However, the writer Emilio Orozco is the one that has a greater presence, having been "the great architect" responsible for the opening of the Museum at the Palacio de Carlos V.

Teenage Gambler in Granada

A sixteen year old in Granada has managed to run up a debt of €48,000 gambling on the internet. The boy used his parents' credit card on a virtual casino. Gambling on the internet has gone up five fold in the last ten years.

The People Will Decide

Following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Andalucia, a referendum is to be held to allow the people of Almunecar, Granada province, to decide the future development of the town. The town\'s urban plan, already modified downwards by the Junta, is to allow development which will increase the population from 26,000 to over 100,000. Now, the people of the town will have the final say in the referendum which will be held in February next year.

Lynx to Return to Jaen and Cordoba


The Junta de Andalucia has begun its project to return the lynx to the provinces of Jaen and Cordoba. Compulsory expropriation, together with generous donations of land by landowners has increased the area available for the project to 1000 hectares in Cordoba and 3000 hectares in Jaen. Further land will be made available for the re-introduction of the highly endangered species to start in 2010.

New Lynx Family Found in Donana


A previously unnoticed lynx and her two kittens have been discovered in Donana national park. This is good news coming after frequent accidents with cars in the park and a poisoning recently in Jaen. Park authorities are currently carrying out a census of the animals.


New Tourist Aid in Malaga


Tourists arriving in Malaga will soon be able to plan their itinerary around the city with the aid of a wristband fitted with a microchip which will give details of local attractions. The gadget has been developed by a local firm, Libera Networks, and between two and three thousand of them will be available for trials over the next six months. Visitors will be able to collect the wristband from tourist information offices in the city, and provided the initial trials are successful they will then be made available at other points such as the airport and railway station.


More Brits Use Malaga Airport


In spite of the recession more British passengers are using Malaga airport than ever. Over four million people from Britain have used the terminal this year making it the main market for the airport. The increase was 0.8% up on last year, with Irish connections up by 4.1%. Passengers from the Netherlands and Scandinavia also increased in number while those from Germany and France decreased.


Less Fines for Speeding in Malaga


The introduction of the points card and the siting of speed cameras around the province seem to have led to a large fall in the number of speeding fines issued in Malaga. Between January and June this year there were 28,551 speeding fines issued compared with 43,293 in the same period in 2007. It has also been argued that the economic situation leading to people using their cars less may have something to do with the reduction.


Ice Cream for Dogs


A Malaga company is to launch an ice cream type product for dogs this Christmas. The product, which uses artificial sweetener and an enzyme to reduce intolerance to milk in dogs, will have a range of flavours including ham and vanilla. The company is also to produce ice creams suitable for athletes, packed with extra vitamins, minerals and amino acids.


Ayuntamiento to Compensate Bride


Three years ago an over zealous policeman stopped a bride\'s horse drawn carriage from entering a pedestrianised street although she had prior permission. She then had to walk about 700m to the church making her late and upset. Now the Ayuntamiento of Malaga has to pay €3000 compensation for spoiling her day.

Access to Bobastro to be Improved


The tourism department of the provincial government is to spend more money on improving access to the historic remains at Bobastro. Extra safety rails are to be added and the area around the ruins is to be generally improved to make it more attractive to the increasing number of tourists visiting the site near El Chorro.


Antequera Dolmen Older Than Previous Belief


The Menga dolmen near Antequera has been dated at 1000 years older than previously believed. Carbon dating of the burial monument in 2006 put its origin around 3790BC which has been confirmed by a second analysis by Swiss experts. The dolmen is the only one in the region that faces northeast instead of east, and this is believed to be because of the nearby presence of the Pena de los Enamorados mountain.

Road Runners Through Malaga


Tomorrow Sunday October 26th sees the annual 10km road race through the streets of Malaga. The all ages event starts at 10.00 a.m. from the Avenida de Andalucia, and finishes at the Paseo de Parque.


Concert in Alora


A concert of classical music by La Joven Orquesta Provincial de Malaga will take place in the Teatro Cervantes next Saturday November 1st at 8.00 p.m.

Football


Malaga beat Getafe 2 - 1 at home last weekend to go seventh in the league table.  Malaga take on Andalucian rival Sevilla this Sunday October 26th at 5.00 p.m. at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium.

Winter Starts Here


Clocks should be put back one hour tonight October 26th at 3.00a.m.  marking the return to winter times.

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 1Casa Topical News Digest 18th October - No 196

 

 

Change to Car Insurance Rule in Spain

From Monday October 13th, it is no longer obligatory to produce the insurance payment receipt for your motor insurance on request by police.  The revised law of Obligatory Car Insurance approved recently by the Council of Ministers makes it the responsibility of the insurer to prove the existence and validity of your insurance.

Spanish and Portuguese Companies Against Illegal Logging


Around 20 Spanish and Portuguese companies are to join forces in efforts to stop imports of wood from illegal logging operations across the world. A WWF initiative, the Iberian Forest and Trade Network has been formed and pledges to buy only wood products from sustainable and properly managed plantations in order to combat environmental destruction of the world’s rain forests.  


Coach Driver had Moped Licence Only


A coach driver stopped by police near Pontevedra only had a licence to drive mopeds. He said he had been driving coaches all his life without any complaints. In court he was fined 1 euro per day for a year, 4320 euros total, and ordered 180 hours of community service.

Fine for Policeman Who Lost Gun

A policeman who left his gun in a toilet last April was fined a month’s pay by authorities in Alicante. He stated that he put his gun on top of the cistern with his sunglasses while he attended to a call of nature then forget them when he left. On returning minutes later both items had disappeared.


Junta to Compulsorily Purchase Land near Historic Site


The Junta de Andalucia is to compulsorily purchase land adjoining the historic Medina Azahara site near Cordoba. The plan is to buy about 10 hectares near the site, declared a National Monument in 1923, to protect it from development.


Junta to Allow More Golf Courses


It has been reported that the Junta de Andalucia is to allow the construction of more golf courses complete with residential housing in areas of touristic interest. News of an amendment to existing legislation allowing more flexibility in areas not previously covered was given to Spanish press sources last weekend.


Trackdays Spain


The next Trackdays Spain event is to take place at the Tabernas circuit near Almeria on Wednesday October 29th. The event is for aficionados who like to see what their cars can do on a modern racing circuit and watch others doing the same. The track is about two and a half hours from Malaga and a short drive from Almeria and Granada.


Exhibition for Granada Science Park


A permanent exhibition is to be created in the Science Park of Granada under the title of “The window of the National Museum of Science and Technology”. The show will feature pieces from the National Museum of Science and Technology including a 13th century astrolabe whose four pieces were manufactured for the cities of Toledo, Ceuta, Zaragoza and Almeria. A 1920’s Guzzi motor bike will also be on show in what the organisers hope will be a project that “promotes scientific culture” in a museum of the 21st century.

Jaen Property Market


A recent study has concluded that the province of Jaen has the most dynamic property in Andalucia. The study found that only 14.6% of second hand properties had been on sale for more than a year, the lowest figure for all the Andaluz provinces. The average figure for Andalucia was 20.3%.

Wrong Type of Rainfall


Recent rains in Andalucia, while welcome, have been the wrong type of rainfall according to experts. Apparently, there have been insufficient quantities and when it does rain it is too heavy to benefit the reservoirs. Figures for the local reservoirs show this year’s figures down on those for last year. The good news is that the underground aquifers are recovering their levels.

The Calima Comes to Malaga


The weather phenomenon known locally as la Calima arrived in Malaga province last week. The warm, dry fog like weather comes from the Sahara and contains sand particles which can cause some respiratory problems. Rain falling at the same time led to cars being covered with a thin muddy deposit.

El Caminito del Rey to be Repaired


After many years of announcements of vague intentions to repair the legendary Caminito del Rey (walkway along the rock face) of El Chorro gorge it seems that the task is finally going to be undertaken. The Diputacion de Malaga has budgeted 300,000 euros for the task and interested constructors are to be invited to submit details of the project. The 3km path has been closed since 2001 following the deaths of several walkers, although some people still walk along it illegally, (see clips on YouTube). Contractors will have ten months to come up with a project and, given the difficulty of the task, it is unlikely to be ready for the public to walk along it in less than five years.

Banderas Wins Medal of Merit


World famous Carratraca, Malaga born actor Antonio Banderas was presented by the King with a Medal of Merit for Bellas Artes this week at a ceremony in A Coruna. In his speech of acceptance he called upon fellow artists to renounce vanity and self satisfaction. Earlier he had expressed his wishes to return from Hollywood to live in Spain.

Pipeline for Recycled Water to Golf Courses

A pipeline is to be constructed from the La Cala sewage treatment works to allow recycled water to be pumped to irrigate golf courses around Mijas. It will have a capacity of 3750 cubic metres per day and will cost around 565,000 euros.

Algorrobo has Own Oktoberfest

The Malaga village of Algorrobo recently held its own Oktoberfest. The event was organised by the Ayuntamiento in honour of the German residents of the village, some 10% of the 6000 population.

Guadalhorce Football Teams Sponsored by Bristol Firm

A young student from Sheffield, living and studying in the Guadalhorce Valley village of Sierra de Gibralgalia, has formed two football teams in the village. The teams have now been kitted out and sponsored by a Bristol company run by a friend of his father.

Pizarra’s Tapa Winners


Best tapa in the recent Ruta de la Tapa competition in Pizarra was judged to be the lomo en manteca at Bar Roma. Best service prize was awarded to Cafeteria Oci.  

Formula 1


This week the Chinese Grand Prix takes place at the Shanghai circuit at 9.00 pm Spanish time on Sunday October 19th. Spain’s Fernando Alonso will be hoping to add to his last two straight wins, while Lewis Hamilton, having secured pole position again, needs to get back to winning form after last weeks aberration in Japan in this, the penultimate race of the season.

Football


There were no Liga 1 games last week due to the Internationals. This week Malaga takes on Getafe at La Rosaleda on Sunday October 19th at 7.00pm.

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1Casa Topical News Digest 11th October - No 195

 

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National Day in Spain

This Sunday, October 12th is La Fiesta Nacional De España, which is celebrated with a public holiday on Monday when most shops and businesses will be closed.

Two Spanish Cities in Top 10 for Business

A survey has put Barcelona and Madrid among the top ten cities in which to conduct business, finishing in 5thand 7th places. London was top of the rankings. Criteria included qualified workforce, market access, communications, international transport and labour costs.

Savings Guaranteed in Spain

To combat the world financial crisis Spanish PM Zapatero has announced savings bank guarantees of €100,000 top limit. This is double the limit so far set by most other European countries.

New Building Inspection Team Created

The Junta de Andalucia has created a new inspection unit to ensure building regulations are being observed on new developments. The team, which is based in Sevilla will consist of 36 experts who will have the right to inspect any installation without prior notice and make recommendations to comply with building laws.

Cordoba Vigas Sold at Christies

Five 10th century decorated wooden vigas (beams) from the mosque at Cordoba have been sold at Christies auction house in London. The sale, which made 1.5 million euros only proceeded after a two year delay regarding the legality of the event and an out of court agreement.

First Snow of Autumn

The first snow of the autumn has fallen on the Sierra Nevada near Granada. The public company, Cetursa, which manages the ski station reported light snowfall last night (Friday 10th October) above 2300 metres.

AVE Drivers Save Fuel

A group of train drivers on the AVE line between Malaga and Madrid have come up with an economical driving technique which could generate energy savings of at least 10%. The method, which uses the train’s inertia, could mean that between 35% and 54% of the journey could be made without using any power. Studies are to be made to see if the technique can be applied successfully on other high speed lines.

14 Million Euros for New Terminal

The Spanish aviation authority AENA has approved the sum of 14 million euros to be spent over a twelve month period on equipping the new terminal building at Malaga airport.

Menu del Dia Cheapest in Malaga

A recent survey has found that Malaga offers the best value Menus del Dia (lunchtime set menu of at least two courses and a drink) in all Spain. The survey which looked at 400 establishments all over the country, found that the average price here is €7.55 compared to €9.50 nationally.

Civil Baptisms in El Borge

Civil baptisms are to take place in the village of El Borge in Malaga province where the infants’ civil rights will be read out in place of the religious renunciation of the Devil and all his works. Around 10 families from the village and other parts of the province have shown interest in the initiative and a date has yet to be set for the first mass baptism to take place.

No Fall in House Prices in Marbella

House prices in Marbella and Estepona rose slightly this year compared with 2007. The figures show that in Marbella prices went up by 1.65%, while in Estepona there was a slight increase of 0.24%. The trend, which bucks the national and provincial averages, is attributed to a lack of availability with no new building work starting due to the area’s development plan not being approved yet.

Feria at Nerja

Nerja’s annual feria takes place this weekend until Monday October 13th with the usual full programme of events.

Inauguration of Alhaja Prieta Road

Residents of the Alhaja Prieta area recently celebrated the inauguration of the new road to their hamlet near Alora with an outdoor fiesta. The event followed nine months of protests culminating in a sit-in outside the Ayuntamiento. A commemoration stone showing the figure of the donkey Margarita which accompanied the protests, was erected at the entrance to the road. The road improvements cost almost a million euros and took six months to complete.

Alora Approves Public Housing Project

A meeting of Alora town council approved this week a public housing project for the first time in the town’s history. Details of the project , which will consist of 86 dwellings to be built near El Hacho school, have yet to be finalised but it is expected that work should commence early next year.

150th Anniversary Celebrations

Tomorrow, Sunday October 12th, sees the 150th anniversary of the Virgen de las Dolores Coronada being celebrated in Alora. Events will start at 7.30 a.m. with the transfer of the Virgen from the church of Vera Cruz to the Parroquia de la Encarnation in Plaza Baja.  There will be a street parade with music by the Banda de Cornetas y Tambores in the afternoon and other events in the Teatro Cervantes later.

Formula 1

The Japanese Grand Prix takes place at the Fuji circuit this Sunday October 12th at 6.30 a.m. Spanish time. Lewis Hamilton is in pole position with Spain’s Fernando Alonso in fourth. For this race all cars will be running on “green grooved” tyres in support of the FIA’s Make Cars Green campaign.

Football

Malaga had a great 0-4 victory away at Recreativo Huelva last week to take them up to 12th place in La Liga.  There are no  Liga 1 games this week due to the internationals being played.

The latest FIFA rankings keeps Spain at number one with Germany, Italy and Brazil following.  England is up one place at 14th.

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Casa Topical News Digest 4th October - No 195


Spanish Banks Safe

The Spanish finance minister Pedro Solbes has said that he is convinced that Spanish banks are in no danger of facing the kind of turmoil that British and American banks have recently suffered. His comments came after Banco Santander purchased the best parts of Bradford and Bingley on its nationalisation by the British government.


Ryanair Ordered to Respect Bookings

The long running story where Ryanair threatened to cancel bookings made through other travel websites seems to have ended with a Madrid court ordering the airline to respect bookings made through the Spanish travel portal Rumbo and to remove the offending clause from its own website.

Turtles in Cabo de Gata

A controlled programme of turtle rearing with a view to controlling the number of jellyfish in the Mediterranean has seen 247 young turtles born recently in the Cabo de Gata national park near Almeria. The plan to reintroduce the species into their natural habitat follows a similar successful project carried out in the Canaries.

Prehistoric Burial Site Saved

The Junta de Andalucia has overruled a plan to build a commercial centre and houses on a 4500 year old Copper age burial site near Sevilla. The site near Castilleja de Guzman contains dolmens and burial chambers and was declared a site of national interest in 2003. It is now to be restored and a visitor centre will be added.

Feria de Tierra Adentro de Jaen

115 exhibitors from all over Spain will be present at the interior of Andalucia tourism fair in Jaen this weekend until October 5th. The event will promote rural tourism and also feature a gastronomic festival.


Dianimal Fiesta in Granada

This Sunday October 5th sees the second edition of the Dianimal fiesta near Granada. The event is held in Cenes de la Vega to raise awareness of abandoned animals and includes various attractions, music, demonstrations and a market.


Guide on Assistance to be Prepared

The British consulate for Andalucia, Ceuta and Melilla is to prepare a guide detailing the assistance available to British residents in the region. Apparently around 40% of these residents turn to the consulate for help at some time during their stay here.

Foreigners Increase Malaga Population

Statistics for 2007 show that Malaga’s population grew by 2,372 to 576,725 people. The loss of 3037 Spanish nationals was compensated by the arrival of 5409 immigrants. The city now contains people from 133 different nationalities, with foreigners making up 7.5% of the population.

Restored Koran in Malaga’s Archives

An ancient handwritten copy of the Koran said to be from the 12th to 15th century has been restored and now in the historical archives of Malaga. The parchment document was discovered in the village of Cutar along with other religious and legal documents. This document is said to be unique in Spain and a facsimile has been presented to the mayor of the village for display in the planned museum there.

World Day of Birds in Malaga

This weekend until October 5th SEO Malaga (Spanish Ornithological Society) will celebrate El Dia Mundial de Aves with conferences, photographic exhibition and guided excursions.

Junta Rejects Housing Plans

The Junta de Andalucia has rejected for the second time a construction project including 1500 homes planned by Alhaurin el Grande town hall in the Barranco Blanco beauty spot between Alhaurin and Coin. Environmental and visual aspects were the main reasons given for the refusal to approve the plan.

Cheese Fair and Market in Teba

The eighth Feria-Mercado del Queso Artesano takes place in Teba this weekend until October 5th. Over 70 stalls selling cheeses from all over Spain will be displaying their wares, and prizes will be awarded for the best cheeses in various categories.

Feria de Ganado

The village of Villanueva de Tapia welcomes its annual Feria de Ganado (livestock fair) next weekend October 10th-12th, featuring livestock sales, a cookery workshop etc. from 11.00am.

Expo Yoga in Marbella

The second edition of Expo Yoga takes place in Marbella this weekend until Sunday October 5th. This is a congress about various aspects of the practice of Yoga, and features a range of free activities from 11.00am until 9.00pm each day at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos.

Guadalhorce Cycling Tour

The sixteenth running of the Malaga cycling championship takes place this Sunday October 5th and will pass through many parts of the region including Cartama, Pizarra, and Ardales on its 115 km circuit to and from Malaga.

Ruta de la Tapa

A total of 16 bars and restaurants will be participating in the second edition of the Ruta de la Tapa in Pizarra this weekend until Sunday October 5th. The event is held to promote the culture of “tapeo” in the locality and visitors will be able to try many different tapas at a price of 1.50€ including a drink.

Football

Following the first victory of the season 2-1 over Valladolid last weekend, Malaga travel to face Recreativo on Sunday October 5th at 5.00pm.

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1Casa Topical News Digest 27th September - No 194


New Vehicle Daytime Lighting Rules from 2011

New EU rules demand that all new cars and small vans will have to be fitted with special daytime headlights from February 2011. The requirement is designed to reduce accidents and is expected to add around 150€ to the cost of a new vehicle. The rules will be applied to buses and trucks eighteen months later.

20% Spanish Speakers in Four U.S. States

A survey has shown that about 20% of people in the states of Texas, New Mexico, California and Arizona speak Spanish as their first language. Meanwhile, Justice Department officials in Boston have ruled that the state of Massachusetts must provide voting forms in Spanish after ruling that the 9.9% of Spanish speaking people in Worcester had their voting rights violated in 2001 by the lack of Spanish translated forms.

Golf Courses Escape Slow Down

It seems that the building of new golf courses in Murcia has escaped the economic slow down affecting the rest of the construction industry. A report states that with 27 projects either underway, about to start or currently operating, there will soon be 41 courses in the region. Local operating requirements are in force, which ensure that the courses use only about 1% of the water that agriculture takes up in the region.

More Bike Lanes Wanted

Bike riding protestors held up traffic in Madrid this week demanding more bike lanes for the city. They say they will hold similar protests every Thursday until their demands are met.

Increased Tourist Numbers in Baza

The Municipal Bureau of Tourism has reported an increase in tourist interest over the first eight months of this year compared with 2007 with figures up from 6000 to 7500. Visitors, attracted by the delights of the Natural Park of the Sierra de Baza, ancient monuments and accommodation in caves in the area, have sought maps, details of local fiestas and destinations in Granada, as well as information on cycling and walking routes. The months of March, May and August have been the busiest periods. Also, the Museum, with its archaeological remains and features such as the Dame of Baza and the Warrior, has received 2622 visitors in the same period, a notable increase, with their busiest time in May.

Queen Baptises Donkey

Queen Sofia of Spain this week attended a centre for preservation of the increasingly rare Andalucian Burro in Rute near Cordoba. While there she performed a baptism ceremony on one of their latest additions using the traditional local Anis de Rute drink to anoint the beast.

Free On-line Market

The Ayuntamiento of Granada has begun a new free on-line “rastrillo” (market) service. The idea of the market is to promote recycling and will initially feature household goods, furniture, utensils etc. All transactions or exchanges will be free of charge for those registering at www.granada.org/rastrillo.

Malaga- Madrid AVE Passengers Double

Since the coming of the AVE high speed train to Malaga the number of passengers letting the train take the strain has almost doubled since the same period last year. The number of passengers on the Malaga – Madrid run in the first 9 months of the service was almost one and a half million, a 91% increase on the figures for the old Talgo service.  It is expected that the full year figure will surpass 2 million, fulfilling the forecasts RENFE bosses predicted.

High Speed Birth

A young Senegalese woman gave birth to a daughter on the 11.00am AVE train from Malaga to Madrid on Tuesday this week, the first occurrence of this kind on a high speed train in Spain. The birth took place about half way through the journey, attended by a midwife who happened to be on the train and members of the train crew. Passengers organised themselves into groups to visit the baby and bought a teddy bear from the on-board RENFE catalogue.

Explosions over Malaga Province

Two loud bangs were heard over many parts of Malaga province yesterday morning September 26th. Ministry of defence sources later suggested that they were caused by two Eurofighter military planes from Moron de la Frontera breaking the sound barrier. The sonic booms were heard from Malaga city to at least as far inland as Alora and along the Costa del Sol.

Anti Traffic Bollards in Centre

From February 2009 bollards will be in place to bar traffic from five more streets in Malaga city centre. Commercial and essential vehicles will be allowed entry by number plate recognition or inter-com telephones. The streets involved are c/Cisneros, c/Cister, c/Mendes Nunez, c/Sancha de Lara and c/Nosquera, and others are to be considered in future.

Bigger Plaza Mayor

The Malaga commercial centre Plaza Mayor has been enlarged to a new total of over 150 sales and leisure outlets. The additional 58 feature Zara, Oysho, C & A, H & M and many others.

Electric Bus Test in Malaga

During the city’s car free day last weekend a preview was given of a new electric bus soon to be given a trial on the streets of Malaga. The bus, which carries 31 people and has a range of six and a half hours, will be tested over one of the circular routes in the city for a month.

Rowing Championship in Malaga

This weekend, September 27th and 28th, the Fourth Campeonato de Espana de Remo de Banco Fijo (fixed seat rowing) del Mediterraneo takes place over a 1.4 km course off the Malagueta beach. Some 900 rowers from 30 clubs are expected to participate.

Surrealism at Picasso Museum

The Picasso museum in Malaga will be housing an exhibition of 57 examples of the surrealistic works of the artist Max Ernst until March 2009.

French Film Festival in Malaga

The fourteenth Edition of the annual French Film Festival started in Malaga this week. Various film showings will take place in different locations in the city and other places such as Marbella until October 10th and organisers are hopeful that attendances will surpass last year’s 4300.

Feria de San Miguel in Velez

This weekend until midnight Sunday September 28th sees the culmination of the feria of San Miguel in Velez Malaga with parades, food tastings, dancing and singing.

Guadalhorce Gastronomic Days

During the next month from September 26th to October 26th some 20 restaurants around the Guadalhorce valley will be participating in a celebration of local food products, Jornadas Gastronomicas Saborea Guadalhorce. These include Candela and Los Conejitos in Alora, and others in Alhaurin el Grande, Almogia, Cartama, Coin, Pizarra, El Chorro and Valle de Abdelajis.

Inauguration of Mirador

The refurbished Mirador in Alora’s Plaza Baja will be officially opened on Thursday October 2nd at 8.30pm. The Mayor and other dignitaries will be in attendance and the Municipal Band will entertain those present.

Sopas Perotas Day in Alora

The sixth edition of the annual Dia de las Sopas Perotas takes place next Saturday October 4th in Plaza Baja from lunchtime with the usual free distribution of the local recipe dish. Bring your own spoon!

Football

Last Sunday Malaga lost away to Almeria 1-0. This was followed by a midweek home defeat 0-2 against league leaders Valencia. After four matches this season they have only one point and no goals scored. This Sunday September 28th they entertain Valladolid at the Rosaleda at 5.00pm.

Formula 1

This Sunday September 28th the Singapore Grand Prix takes place at the Marina Bay circuit at 2.00pm Spanish time. The first ever night-time practice sessions proved spectacular for watching enthusiasts and gave no visibility problems to drivers. Spain’s Fernando Alonso just took top spot from Lewis Hamilton in a re-run of last season’s rivalry.

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1Casa Topical News Digest 20th September - No 193


Asturias Rail Tunnels Started

Work was started this week on the new rail tunnels which will link Asturias with Madrid. Prime Minister Zapatero was present at the start of operations for the two 24.6km tunnels which will make it possible to get to Asturias from Madrid in three hours by high speed train. The tunnels will be the sixth longest in the world and the second longest in Spain after Guadarrama.

Cercanias Trains to be Quieter

The train company RENFE has announced that piped music is to be ended on local trains (Cercanias) from the end of this month. A recent survey shows that more people are against the music than are in favour of it after 15 years of the service.

Ferrovial to Sell Gatwick

After pressure from the competition agency, the Spanish company Ferrovial has put Gatwick airport up for sale. The airport, which handles 35 million passengers per year, is valued at 2.5 billion euros.

EasyJet Ad Puts Gibraltar in Spain

An advert for cheap flights to Spain is to be modified by EasyJet. The ad, which featured several Spanish airports, also included Gibraltar as a Spanish destination, a sensitive subject for many in Spain and on the Rock.

Fishing Boat Escapes Pirates

A Spanish fishing boat managed to escape Somalian pirates this week when fishing for tuna off Somalia. The vessel is owned by the same company that also owns the one that was boarded by pirates and held hostage last April in the same area.

Under 10% Lefthanders in Spain

A recent newspaper article has revealed that less than 10% of Spanish people are left handed. The king, Juan Carlos, is apparently among one of the many that were naturally left handed but forced to use their right hands as children.

Woman Wins Cruise for 100 Friends

A woman from Villena near Alicante has won a prize of a cruise for herself and 100 friends. The competition was organised by a milk company, Pascual, and involved collection tokens from milk cartons. The woman has so far managed to find 55 friends that can get time off work to go on the cruise which starts at the end of the month.

Osborne Bull Wears Mask

Greenpeace campaigners have placed a protective mask over the face of one of the famous Osborne bulls near Burgos. They are campaigning for the government to reduce CO2 emissions from car manufacturers.

Hay Festival in Segovia

The Spanish equivalent of the Hay literary festival takes place in Segovia next week from September 27th to 30th. This year’s event includes lectures from Germaine Greer and Mario Vargas Llosa.


Lynx to Return to Jaen?

Officials of the Environment department have contacted owners of fincas in the Rio Garrizas region of Jaen with a view to re-introducing lynx to the area. A re-introduction project would need various security issues to be considered and local opinion and suggestions are being sought before a serious study can be undertaken.

End of Tobacco Production In Granada

The removal of EU subsidies means the end of tobacco growing in Granada province. Tobacco has been grown on the Granada Vega for over a century but will no longer be an economic crop with growers now to receive only 40% of the last year’s income. Cotton and olive producers also face cutbacks.

Woody Allen in Granada

Woody Allen and his New Orleans jazz band are to appear in Granada on 30th December. The famous film director will play his only date in Andalucia as part of his tour of European cities. Tickets for the band’s performances are usually sold out within hours of going on sale.

More Sand for Costa del Sol Beaches

The Environment ministry has announced a plan to provide more sand for the beaches of the Costa del Sol. The project will collect sand from the sea near Calahonda in addition to that already gathered from the rivers Fuengirola and Guadalhorce and will cost almost 6 million euros over the next two years.

Motorway Completion in 2010

Work has started on the final stretch of the Mediterranean coast motorway between Almunecar and Salobrena and is planned for completion in 2010 at the same time as the other section from Nerja to Adra. Work was delayed when a viaduct under construction collapsed killing 6 workers in 2005.

Mediaeval Market in Antequera

The mediaeval market returns to Antequera this weekend September 19th to 21st. Visitors will be able to buy products with a mediaeval theme from 70 stalls located in the Paseo Real area.

Beware of the Cat

Proceedings have been started by local police in Ronda against the owner of a Siamese cat. The cat apparently attacked a tourist carrying a Yorkshire terrier in her arms leaving her with bites and scratches on her legs. The cat’s owner could be fined up to 6000 euros as it has not been vaccinated or microchipped in accordance with national laws.

Malaga Metro Guided Tours

Interested parties will be able to visit the work in progress on the Malaga Metro from this week. Guided tours explaining technical points will be available in the tunnel from Martin Carpena stadium Mondays to Fridays 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm and starting at 11.00 am weekends.

Google Views of Malaga

A car working for the internet site Google has been traversing the streets of Malaga this week taking photos. The vehicle has a set of cameras giving 360 degree views of the city which will soon be featured on the Street View section of Google Maps.

Feria in Torremolinos

The San Miguel feria takes place in Torremolinos from September 25th to 29th with the usual parades, dancing etc.

New Equipment for Alora

The Ayuntamiento of Alora has acquired new equipment to help improve rubbish collection in the town. This includes a new container cleaning truck to help avoid bad smells from the containers placed around the town.

Football

After last week’s goalless draw against Athletic this week Malaga take on Almeria away on Sunday September 20th at 5.00 pm.

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1Casa Topical News Digest 13th September - No 192


45 Million Trees to be Planted

The environment minister has declared that 45 million trees will be planted over the next three years in Spain. The planting is part of a 90 million euro plan to combat desertification and climate change, while reducing erosion and protecting endemic species. The project is likely to generate some 670,000 hours of work, thus creating many new jobs.

Road Deaths Down this Summer

Road deaths recorded this July and August in Spain were the lowest since 1964 and 89 fewer than the same period last summer. The figure of 450 deaths is remarkable in comparison with 1964 when the number of vehicles on the road is now 30 million as against just 2 million then.

Moped Riding Test to be Made More Difficult

Changes to the Spanish Highway Code will make the moped riding test more difficult and a theory examination is to be introduced for the first time. Also, moped riders will have to be 18 to be allowed to carry packages on their bikes. The minimum age for riders is to be increased to 15 in two year’s time.

New Tolls in Cataluna

Increased motorway tolls have recently come into force in Cataluna for cars carrying only one person. At the same time cars carrying several occupants will be charged less.

Criticism Over Civil War Deaths List

Conservative groups in Spain, led by an editorial in El Mundo newspaper have criticised the request from Judge Garzon for lists of Civil War dead to be drawn up. A group of National Court judges have come out in support of the request which is also supported by left wing parties and Amnesty International.

Cabo de Gata Hotel Declared Illegal

The partially built hotel in Cabo de Gata national park has been declared illegal by a judge in Almeria. The licence for the hotel, issued by the Junta de Andalucia and the local authority at Carboneras, has been ruled null and void and prosecutors have been asked to investigate whether a criminal offence has been committed. The owner of the hotel has demanded 100 million euros from the administrations for its compulsory purchase and eventual demolition.

El Gordo Lottery Winner

A single ticket bought by someone in the village of Pilar de la Horadada near Alicante won over 26 million euros in last week’s big draw. The winner, gaining the third biggest win in the El Gordo Primitiva lottery, has not yet been identified.

Olive Stone Spitting Competition

The world championship olive stone spitting competition was recently held in Cieza near Murcia. The prize, called El Hueso de Oro, went to a local councillor who managed 18.76 metres, far short of the 1998 world record of 21.2m also held by a local man. The championships have also been held in New York, Munich and Beijing in recent years.

Tour of Spain Good for Jaen

The recent stage of the cycling Tour of Spain which passed through Jaen contributed about a million euros to the city’s finances according to the mayor. The event was seen in 150 countries on TV, raising the profile of the city and likely to encourage further tourism.

CCTV to Protect Staff in Granada Hospitals

Following a series of verbal and physical assaults in Granada hospitals and out-patients’ departments, Andalucian Health Service (SAS) authorities are to install closed circuit cameras in 70 locations. The SAS is also planning to provide metal detectors and panic alarms.

Strange Sheepdog

A shepherd, whose flock roams the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Granada province, uses a tame jabali (wild boar) for controlling his animals. The animal, called Luisa, was abandoned by her mother and rescued from certain death by her owner, has naturally picked up shepherding techniques and controls the sheep and goats using a series of grunts.

New Airline for Cordoba

A new airline, Flysur, started operations from Cordoba last week. The company, described as 100% Andaluz, will initially operate daily flights to Barcelona, four per week to Bilbao and three per week to Vigo.

Second Best Health Service is Andalucia's

A recent report has concluded that Andalucia has the second best health service in Spain, bettered only by that of Asturias. The region’s service scores well on waiting times, number of doctors per 1000 inhabitants, and number of beds, but falls down on the amount spent per person. The worst region was declared to be Valencia, with Madrid, Las Canarias and Murcia only slightly better.

Ayuntamientos to Adopt Austerity Measures

With the fall in building activity reducing their incomes some larger ayuntamientos in Malaga province are being forced to adopt austerity measures to confront the economic crisis. Plans include reduced salaries for top employees, savings on expenses, fuel, mobile phones, and energy. Some have also made representations to the national government for additional state money.

AVE Link Completion by 2009

The new link for the Malaga-Barcelona route should be completed by the beginning of 2009 according to the Minister for Development. The 5.25 km link will connect the Madrid-Malaga line with the Madrid-Barcelona and French border line, removing the need to go into Atocha station and reducing the journey time by 50 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes.

Marbella Illegal Building Demolition to Start by Year End

The Ayuntamiento of Marbella has announced that demolition of illegally built edifices will start by the end of the year. Promoters responsible for building outside the urban plan (PGOU) will be required to bear the costs of the demolition.

Raw Food Nudists in Ojen

The nudist followers of Balta Lorenzo, who live in a finca near Ojen have adopted a diet of only raw food in the belief that this is a healthier way of life. This weekend, coinciding with the full moon, they will be holding a crudivegan festival celebrating their way of life.

Artesan Show in Marbella

The eighth international artesan show continues this weekend until September 15th. The show featuring products from more than forty countries can be visited in the Plaza de Antonio Banderas in Puerto Banus from 11.00 a.m. until midnight.

First Alora Olives with Denominacion de Origen

The collection and processing of the first Alora olives to bear the Denominacion de Origen stamp has now begun and was recently celebrated in a commemoration attended by the mayor and representatives of the Rural Development Group (GDR) of the Guadalhorce valley.

Romeria in Alora

The annual Romeria de la Virgen de Flores takes place this Sunday September 14th with the traditional procession through the town to the Convento and the subsequent fiesta.

Football

Following the heavy defeat (4-0) last weekend at Atletico Madrid, Malaga play their second match of the season against Athletic Bilbao tomorrow September 14th at the Rosaleda at 5.00 p.m.

Formula 1

The Italian Grand Prix takes place at Monza tomorrow September 14th at 2.00 p.m.  Sebastian Vettel got pole position with Massa 6th and Hamilton 15th in a very wet qualifying session in Italy.

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Background to Lanzarote
 
Lanzarote is the farthest east of the Canary Islands, and is a mere 79 miles away from the coast of Africa.  Lanzarote has a dramatic landscape, much of which was formed in the last few hundred years as the result of volcanic activity.  The black rock and gravel that dominates much of the island are a legacy of this event, and indeed the white sand found on the beaches of Lanzarote has in fact blown over from the Sahara Desert in Africa.  Some of the beaches are comprised of a strange mix of black and white sand, but for those who prefer the seaside ‘picture postcard’ there are beautiful white sand beaches at Playa Blanca and Papagayo.
 
The climate in Lanzarote is mild year round, and there is only 5.5 inches of rainfall annually, making the island a popular winter home for many British and Northern Europeans pensioners.
 
When you are taking a break from the beach, or looking for a property, try taking a visit to the Timanfaya National Park.  High in the volcanic mountains, a well organised tour can take you through an otherworldly, ‘Lunar’ landscape.  After a white knuckle coach ride around the vertiginous route, the tour climaxes with the tour guide throwing a bucket of water down a hole – only to re-emerge some 6 seconds later as steam!  In fact, the site of the tour is so close to the magma beneath that it is possible to eat food ‘barbecued’ by the heat of the volcano itself, with cooking grills fitted over volcanic vents.
 
Another attraction not to be missed is the house of one of Lanzarote’s most famous sons, Cesar Manrique.  A close friend of Pablo Picasso, this artist chose to stay on his native Lanzarote for most of his life, and he had a huge influence over the development of the island.  Lanzarote benefits from this legacy, with a planning policy that states no development in the island shall be over 4 stories tall; and it is this policy, largely pushed by Manrique, that has ensure that the island is unspoilt.  The house of the man himself is a bond-esque wonder, based within a volcanic plug and bubble – honestly, it’s like being on the set on The Man with the Golden Gun!  Now a tourist attraction and gallery, it features paintings by Manrique himself, and famous friends Picasso and Joan Miro.
 
When you are planning your trip to Lanzarote, and looking for cheap flights, try having a look at monarch.co.uk – here I found plenty of cheap flights to Lanzarote.  

 

 

Investment With a Green Tinge

The Spanish tourist industry, currently suffering in the global crisis, is to receive a boost from investment of around a billion euros from central government. But this cash will not only be devoted to the usual sun, sea, and sand aspects of tourism, but will see more emphasis on environmental concerns, gastronomy and quality.

Consumer Confidence up in Spain

Consumer confidence in Spain grew in July for the fifth consecutive month. The indicators show confidence now at the highest level since February 2008.

New Health Website for Foreigners

The Spanish Health Ministery has launched a new website for foreigners in Spain to discover how to avail themselves of the services offered. The site is in five languages, Spanish, English, Arabic Romanian, and French, and is to be found onwww.riec.es

New Agreements on Energy Signed

Following the recent visit to Venezuela by the Spanish Foreign Minister, various agreements have been reached between the two countries regarding energy cooperation. The oil company, Repsol, and the electricity company, Iberdrola both signed new contracts, and other agreements were made involving power generation and gas turbine construction in Venezuela. 

Greenpeace Appeal Against Hotel Ruling

The ruling by central government on stopping the expropriation of the partly built hotel in Cabo de Gata national park near Almería province (see previous newsletters) has been attacked by Greenpeace who have appealed against the decision. This long running saga is set to go on and on and on and......................

Giant Worm Fossils Found in Spain

Scientists have discovered the fossils of giant worms in the Cabañero park in Spain. The worms, which lived 475 million years ago, grew up to a metre long and 15cm diameter. A bit big for use as fishing bait, then.

New Stretch of Motorway Opens

The most expensive section of the A7 motorway, between La Herradura and Taramay in Granada province, opened last week. The 9.1km stretch, which cost the lives of six construction workers in a bridge collapse, and 190 million euros, includes a 2km tunnel and will remove the continual traffic jams previously experienced near Almuñécar.

Next AVE Stretches up for Tender

Two further sections of the AVE high speed train route between Antequera and Sevilla have been put out to tender. Bidders have 52 days to present their quotations and work is expected to start by the end of the year. The sections run fron Santa Justa to Sevilla airport, and from Carmona and El Viso del Alcor.

Málaga Province Grows by 13.7% Over Five Years

Latest figures issued by the Statistics Institute showed that the population of Málaga province grew by 13.7% between 2003 and 2008. Among the municipalities of the province, Benalmádena showed the largest increase, with 39.7%, followed by Mijas, with 35%. In the country overall, Guadaljara grew most, at 28.2%, while Ourense actually reduced its population by 1.8%. The total population of Spain is now 46,157,822, up 8.1% on 2003.

More New Businesses Created in Málaga

Málaga was the province that created more new businesses than any other in Andalucía in June. Nearly 1200 new concerns were started, almost 32% of the total for the autonomous region, although the figures were slightly down on the same period in 2008.

Málaga Airport Terminal Ready at Easter

The new terminal under construction at Málaga airport should be ready by Easter next year. Trial sessions to test the operations will take place early next year. The new terminal will increase the capacity of the airport to 30 million passengers a year, with 179 check-in desks and ability to cope with 9,000 passengers per hour. There will also be parking for 3,500 cars. The second runway, also currently under construction, should be finished at the end of next year, and will double the number of planes that can be accomodated.

Airport Link to be Modified

The link from the A7 to Málaga airport currently under construction is being modified. The main stretch of the link is now to be raised above the polígono Villa Rosa after geo-technical studies on the land there. The extra work will cost another 1.6 million euros above the original budget of 36.7 million, and is due for completion by the end of next year. (It's hard to believe that the studies were not carried out before the project was started, but this is Spain!)

Copper Age Exhibition in Nerja

An exhibition depicting life in Los Millares, Almería province, around 4,000 years ago is taking place in Nerja. Excavations of the Copper Age site there have established the place as one of the most important centres of population of its time. The show can be seen at the Sala Mercado de Nerja until August 31st.

Marbella Urban Plan Approved

The Ayuntamiento of Marbella has finally approved the long awaited PGOU (urban plan) after many years of argument. The plan was approved without various amendments which would have caused further conflict with the Junta de Andalucía and led to more delay. 500 disputed illegally built properties in the area will now not be included in the plan, and their future will be decided by the courts.

Festival de Flamenco, Rincón de la Victoria

There is a major festival of Flamenco on Saturday, August 8th in Rincón de la Victoria, with many top names appearing.

Álora Feria

Oh no! It's that time of year again! Five days solid of eating, drinking, music and dancing, and general debauchery (no, don't get too excited, I made up that last bit)! The feria starts on August 5th and continues until Sunday the 9th. Suppose we'll have to drag ourselves out to participate in the festivities, it's a hard life, but someone has to do it!

Other Ferias This Week.............

August is the month of ferias in this part of the world, so there follows a selection of those being held in Málaga province this week. Casabermeja, August 6th to 9th; Villanueva de Algaidas, 5th to 9th;Colmenar, 6th to 9th;Canillas de Aceituno, 6th to 9th; Almáchar, 6th to 9th; and Gaucín, 6th to 9th.

Formula 1

Felipe Massa left the Hungarian hospital at the weekend, where he had been treated after the crash in the Grand Prix there, to travel in a private jet to Brazil to complete his recuperation. His place for the rest of the season is to be taken by ex world champion, Michael Schumacher, starting with the European Grand Prix on August 23rd. 

Football

Aston Villa, having lost its first game of the competition against Málaga, won the Peace Cup on Sunday, beating Juventus 4-3 on penalties, after a 0-0 draw. Meanwhile, Málaga appear to have finalised their squad for the coming season, with ten new signings and loan deals.

 

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