
Could this soon be the view from the Costa Del Sol? Canadian multinational CNWL certainly hope so. Despite the outcry from green campaigners, the tourism industry, the fishing industry and every local Mayor who likes to see his or her name in print, CNWL plan to begin test drilling for oil and gas in the area [...]
From Paulette and Les Jones I just knew it would happen!! Ok, I got the type of vehicle wrong, but I just knew it would happen!! It doesn’t matter which camp you’re in, love the new plaza in Torrox peublo or hate it, anyone with a grain of common sense would all agree that the [...]
Posted on 30 April 2012
Torrox is twinned with Kirkel The Delegation from Kirkel completed their visit on Tuesday 24th April with the official twinning ceremony held on the Saturday before. Major of Torrox Francisco Muñoz hopes to develop a program of cultural and social activities to strengthen the bond between the two towns. Kirkel is a municipality in the [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 30 April 2012
THE black hole of debt in Andalucia is being blamed for much of Spain’s economic woes. It comes as EU inspectors demand answers on how Spain intends to reign in its regional spending. Andalucia – the biggest region – could be in debt by as much as 3.3 billion, but senior government figures admit they [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 19 April 2012
Torrox Ayuntamiento has signed a new deal for the control of insects, pests and legionella in Schools, Municipal Facilities and Public Buildings. Councillor for Environment, Lauren Salvatierra, explained that the new agreement costing €16,000 represents a €12,000 saving over the previous agreement. Continue Reading
Posted on 19 April 2012
A team from TVE spent time in Frigiliana during March recording a program about the attractive Spanish village to be aired in May. The program is tourism based and will show the lives of locals as well as some of the most scenic areas of the town. Continue Reading
Posted on 27 February 2012
A Channel 4, “Fly on the Wall” documentary showing life in the British Consulate in Malaga will be shown on Thursday 8th March at 1000pm GMT. Part of Channel 4′s “Our Man In….” series it looks at the work of the British Consulates looking after Ex-Pats and holidaymakers in Spain. “A forest fire threatens the [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 27 February 2012
So we are 1 week into the roof renovation and I have to say I am impressed with the work done so far. Day 1 started with the building team arriving on time together with Sebastian who is the owner of the building company. He spent a short time with the builders showing them around [...] Continue Reading