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I am ashamed to see what is going on in my country
Spanish national and MEP Marta Andreasen told Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero in the European Parliament today that she was ashamed to see what is going on in Spain in relation to urban abuses.
Read more → MEPs press Zapatero to find a solution to Spanish urban abuses
Ombudsman meets with the AUAN over demolition orders
The AUAN has met with the Andalucian Defensor Del Pueblo (Ombudsman) in Seville last Friday to discuss the pending demolition orders for 8 homes in the Albox area.
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British Expats are set to march in Almeria
British ex-pats in the South of Spain are organising themselves to strongly oppose eight demolition orders recently issued to British residents in the town of Albox, Almeria.
The AUAN have stated that none of the victims had been informed of the initial proceedings, and indeed the demolition notification has come as a big shock to them. They consider that they were deprived of a proper opportunity to defend the action, and that their human rights have been infringed. The AUAN's legal representatives, and the victim's lawyers, are attempting to mount a legal challenge to the imminent demolitions, together with the support of the Mayor of Albox, who described the demolition orders as an "atrocity".
Read more → Expats to March in Almeria
Demolition Orders Issued for 8 Houses in Albox
Three British families had a surprise visit from their "Spanish Santas" when the Civil Guard called and presented them with demolition orders on their houses last week. Five other home-owners await the same fate. According to the Mayor of Albox, Jose Garcia, eight demolitions were ordered some time ago by the courts and he has a legal obligation to carry them out.
Read more → Demolition Orders Albox
Fatal 4 Wheel Drive Accident
One man has died and two others are in a serious condition after their 4 wheel drive went over an embankment in Limaria, near Albox.
Read more → Fatal accident in Limaria, near Albox
Francisco Granero Granados served with subpoena
The ex-Mayor of Albox and current spokesman for the Partido Popular, Francisco Granero Granados has been ordered to appear before the courts in Huercal Overa on the 27th of March 2009.
Read more → Ex-Mayor of Albox, Spain ordered to appear in court
Luis Caparrós Promises Solution to Illegal Builds in Almanzora
Meetings have recently taken place to discuss the illegal build situation in the Almanzora Valley area. The participants included, Luis Caparrós, a delegate from the Housing and Territorial Planing Committee (Vivienda y Ordenación del Territorio), José Ortiz, the director of the General Inspection committee, the Mayors of Albox, Albanchez, Arboleas, Cantoria, Lubrín and Partaloa and a representative from the AUAN (Abusos Urbanísticos del Almanzora No).
Read more → Solution to Illegal Builds in Almanzora Promised
Albox introduces new emergency telephone number for the local police
The Albox Town Hall has just introduced a new shorter telephone number for the Albox Municipality.
Read more → New Local Police Emergency Number - 092
The Mayor of Zurgena and 4 others have been arrested over urban development irregularities.
Yesterday the Civil Guard commenced a major operation named; Operación Costurero (Operation Sewing Box) in the Almanzora Valley area. They carried out searches in the Zurgena Town Hall, and various other offices of architects and land developers in both Zurgena and Albox. The Mayor of Zurgena and 4 others have been arrested.
Read more → The Mayor of Zurgena arrested over urban development irregularities
Hundreds of Albojeneses attend joint funeral in Albox
Last Sunday saw hundreds of Albojeneses gathering to farewell Juana AC (54 years) who had been fatally shot the day before, by her husband Joaquín J.TO. (61 year), who later committed suicide. The incident occurred in the couple's home in Albox. The bodies had been discovered by the couple's daughter who had called Civil Guard.
Read more → Wife murdered by policeman on sick leave
Demonstration Held in Vera, Spain Over Illegal Builds
A cold grey morning didn't stop over 1000 people turning out to Vera's Plaza Mayor to support the Prior family who, amid much publicity, had their villa in La Loma, Vera, demolished just in early January.
Amongst the speakers were Lenox Napier of Ciudadanos Europeos, Mojacar's vice mayor Angel Medina, Paco Vasquez (Vera Town Planning Councillor), and Helen Prior the owner of the demolished house.
Read more → Demonstration Over Handling of Illegal Builds in Spain
Demolition of Illegal Homes in Almeria Have Begun
The Junta de Andalusia has begun executing a judicial order which will result in the demolition of 17 illegally built homes, constructed mostly for English senior citizens. The homes were built mainly in rural zones and constructed without the necessary approvals. The first home to be bulldozed was a villa standing on 1 hectare (appx. 2.47 acres) of land in Loma de Vera, Vera. Five more homes in Vera are also to fall and another 11 homes are scheduled for demolition in Albox.
Read more → Demolition of Illegal Homes Begin in Albox and Vera
3 Million Euro Bridge for Albox
The Junta de Andalucia gives green light to new 3 million euro bridge for Albox.
Last Friday - 14th December 2007, Concepción Gutiérrez the counsellor for Transport and Public Works for the Junta de Andalucia signalled the go ahead for Albox's third bridge. The new bridge will span the Rambla de Albox, connecting Avenida de America near La Loma to Calle de Inocencio Arias in Albox.
Read more → Albox To Get Third Bridge
Albox to Host Almeria Youth Fair
Albox will be the headquarters of the 11th Feria Almeriense de la Juventud - FAJÚ. The fair has been organised by the Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud (Andalusian Institute of Youth) in conjunction with youth groups around the Almerian province. It will be held on 15th and 16th of March 2008.
Read more → Albox to Host Almeria Youth Fair
Marky Ramone Plays Albox Rock
Marky Ramone will be playing Albox Rock on the opening night of the annual Albox fiesta Feria de los Santos. The concert will take place in the Albox fair grounds on the 31st of October 2007. The following day is a national holiday, so no excuses not to let your hair down.
Read more → Marky Ramone to play Albox Rock
