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3 - 9 OCTOBER 2013
Church work remains at a standstill
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Immigrants intercepted A DINGHY carrying immigrants was intercepted off Castell de Ferro, near Motril. A lifeguard vessel helped Guardia Civil rescue the unknown number of migrants.
WORK to refurbish a historic 17th century church in Torrox ground to a halt after archaeological remains were found. Torrox Town Council has ordered the refurbishment work at the Encarnacion church to be stopped for 15 days to make sure the remains are properly investigated, documented and protected.
New website ALMUÑECAR Tourism Board has unveiled its brand new website (www.turismoalmune car.es) during World Tourism Day. It has an easy-to-use layout.
Paying up VELEZ council will make use of the central government’s Supplier Payment Plan to pay €6.08 million worth of debts.
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Farmer dies A FARMER, 47, died of a heart attack while working on land in Motril. He was taken to the regional hospital by ambulance but to no avail.
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Police investigate shots fired following argument GUARDIA Civil are investigating an incident in which two shots were fired in La Laguna square, La Cala del Moral. The event took place when two men of unknown nationality confronted a man from La Cala who, according to sources, has a criminal record. The three men engaged in an argument that escalated quickly until the local resident reportedly took out a knife and threatened the other two. Then, one of the men who was
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threatened two drew a gun out and allegedly shot in the air to intimidate the man wielding the knife. Guardia Civil and Local Police officers arrived shortly after, but the three men had already fled the scene. Police believe the men could have been arguing over money and pointed at a settling of scores as the motive. Sunday’s incident is the second shooting at La Laguna square after one that took place in 2004.
The decision followed plans to concrete the floor at the main altar, where the remains were discovered. Torrox Mayor Francisco Muñoz accused Malaga bishopric, owner of the building, of a lack of respect for the town’s historic heritage. The council said the purpose of the delay is to carry out a study of the remains, thought to be part of the 8th century mosque the church was built upon. However, the work managers say it is a fuss about nothing. They claim the remains have no archaeological value. Refurbishment work to stabilise the external walls of the temple started earlier this year with a €476,000 budget. Sources have stated the Malaga bishopric hopes the ban is lifted soon, as the Nieves shrine being used for religious services as a replacement is small.