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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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