Almería lurches to the right

The latest polls have given the leftwing (in power) PSOE party a hammering in Almería, with their % of the vote dropping to the mid 40’s, the lowest ever, as voters turn towards the opposition rightwing PP party. If elections for the Junta were held this week, the PP could expect to win double the number of seats as the PSOE (8 vs 4 for Almería). This is part of an overall trend that gave, Continue reading Almería lurches to the right

Almeria townhall negotiates new flight routes

The townhall of Almería has confirmed that it is in “advanced talks” with companies such as Iberia, Air Berlín or Vueling to start new routes to Almería from different major EU capitals. María Vázquez, head of tourism there, said that she hoped these flights would be year round and bring in lots of new tourists to enjoy Almeria. More details soon. Meanwhile, Elsur workers in El Ejido are rioting, setting afire pickets and the like, Continue reading Almeria townhall negotiates new flight routes