Costa de Almería

U.S. delegation to visit Palomares next week

Talks will take place on a solution to the plutonium contamination following a mid-air accident 45 years ago

Feb 17, 2011 - 4:59:58 PM Read more

Man confesses to fatal stabbing in Roquetas

The victim's burnt body was found after firemen were called out to a blaze in the 'Las 200 Viviendas' district

Feb 16, 2011 - 4:46:27 PM Read more

Man found dead in house fire in Roquetas de Mar

Investigators suspect arson, as two stab wounds were found in his body

Feb 14, 2011 - 4:16:45 PM Read more

Foreigners open party headquarters in Mojácar

The new party will fight the local elections on May 22

Feb 13, 2011 - 11:25:57 AM Read more

Immigrant boat reaches shore in Carboneras

The Civil Guard were waiting on the beach to arrest the 12 passengers

Feb 10, 2011 - 5:13:00 PM Read more

Spanish legionnaire sentenced for hitting soldier who refused to roll him a joint

The soldier was on guard duty at the base and also refused a previous order to go and buy alcohol for the corporal

Feb 7, 2011 - 7:53:34 PM Read more

Two immigrant boats carrying 40 arrive over the weekend

A spate of good weather has seen an increase in the illegal crossings of the Strait

Feb 7, 2011 - 6:27:40 AM Read more

Woman and son beaten to death in Roquetas de Mar in latest domestic violence case

The man handed himself into police in Cataluña on Friday

Feb 5, 2011 - 5:13:53 PM Read more

Two Almería men arrested for causing 27 traffic accidents

They placed large rocks on the roads or covered over bollards to relieve their boredom

Jan 31, 2011 - 7:02:57 PM Read more

Three Italian Mafia members arrested in Marbella and Almería

The three men are accused of taking part in recent bank robberies

Jan 31, 2011 - 12:11:29 PM Read more

United States scientists to visit Palomares

It comes as local mayors have demanded a clean up following the nuclear accident in the area 45 years ago

Jan 29, 2011 - 11:53:15 AM Read more

New Algeria-Almería gas pipeline to be operational next month

It will carry 8 billion m3 of gas every year

Jan 27, 2011 - 3:11:16 PM Read more

Cabo de Gata should be freed of the Algarrobico, says Environment Minister

A ruling on the matter is expected from the Andalucía High Court

Jan 26, 2011 - 4:42:21 PM Read more

Arboleas - Keep politics out of planning

Somewhere between the optimism of the latest press release from the current socialist mayor of Arboleas, Angel Garcia, relating to progress towards the legalisation of some 270 constructions in his municipality and the pessimism of his main socialist rival, Cristobal Garcia Granados, lies reality based on the facts.

Jan 25, 2011 - 1:34:39 PM Read more

Illegal Houses – Court overrules the Junta

AUAN is pleased to learn that a recent judicial decision appears to provide a glimmer of hope for the owners of illegal houses. The Magistrate of Administrative Court No. 3 in Almeria, Judge Jesus Rivera, made a ruling on the 21st of January in which he rejected the Juntas’ reasons to nullify a licence of first occupation granted by Albox Town council, thus allowing the homeowners to contract water and electricity.

Jan 25, 2011 - 12:36:47 PM Read more