ISSUE NO. 1407
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21 - 27 JUNE 2012
Mojacar in talks to boost town’s image EXTENDING the tourist season is one of the problems currently occupying Almeria Provincial Government and Mojacar Town Hall. This and other problems were
tackled at a working meeting between Amos Garcia, head of the provincial government’s Employment and Economic Promotion Department and Mojacar Mayor Rosa Maria Cano.
IN CONCERT: 80s’ rock group La Guardia.
The provincial government offered to collaborate with the council in encouraging growth within the town. Together with creating employment this is a joint priority, they agreed. In order to achieve objectives, it was necessary first of all to analyse the visitors who come to Mojacar as well as the town’s shops and businesses, they said. This will ensure that the services on offer are sufficiently professional while boosting the town’s image and making Mojacar a reference point for the entire province. Meanwhile, the provincial government will ask ‘every administration’ for sufficient funding for projects that can revitalise Mojacar’s old quarter economically, Roquetas de Mar this culturally and socially, summer, Mayor Gabriel Amat announced. Garcia pledged.
A summer full of events in Roquetas AN August concert by Granada-born rock group La Guardia, who obtained
fame in Spain in the 80s, is amongst the 120 activities planned over 60 days in
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Fatal accident ONE person died and another suffered minor injuries in a collision between two cars in Nijar. The accident occurred on the AL-3108.
Fewer banks THE economic crisis, mergers and spending cuts are forcing banks to make savings by closing branches. There are now 604 in Almeria Province, compared to 674 in 2011 and 686 in 2010.
Bogus bobby A CON MAN posing as a policeman allegedly appropriated cars and motorcycles on the internet and resold them with false number plates and papers. The 25-year-old from Fiñana was on probation when arrested.