Day: November 7, 2008

CNE wants to put electric up by 31%

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The CNE (Comision Nacional de Energia, or National Energy Commission) wants to put the price of domestic electricity up by 31% as from January 09. This proposal has been met with cries of horror by the politicians. Not to mention us poor buggers who have to pay for it. The problem stems from the fact that the electric companies (Endesa, Iberdrola, etc) are generating electric for more than they are allowed to sell it for. The deficit Continue reading CNE wants to put electric up by 31%→

Albox water to be shut off tomorrow (they haven’t paid the bill!)

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GALASA, our local supplier of (somewhat murky) tap water, has announced that if the townhall of Albox does not pay it’s outstanding bill it will cut all supplies to the town (domestic, industrial, agricultural… the lot). The dispute stems from the old arrangement, initially setup by the ex-mayor Francisco Granero [P.P. party], who used a company called “GESTAGUA” to buy the water in bulk and then distribute it to the town. Invoicing and local distribution Continue reading Albox water to be shut off tomorrow (they haven’t paid the bill!)→

Access to Garrucha port to be underground (finally)

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After many, many, many promises, with the announcement that the Garrucha commercial centre is back on track the Junta has found €9.817.496,71 (note the 71 cents, Lenox!) to build a false tunnel from the main road to the Garrucha port and has placed an advert asking for offers. This means that the heavy truck traffic will go underneath Garrucha straight to the port without filling Garrucha with their noise and stench. Once the contract is Continue reading Access to Garrucha port to be underground (finally)→