Day: May 6, 2013

17 million lottery prize goes to Zurgena and Arboleas

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The ONCE first prize went to tickets sold in Zurgena and Arboleas, distributing 17 million euros across the two towns. One lucky first prize winner got 15 million euros in cash plus 6,000€ a month for the next 25 years, in the annual ONCE Mother’s Day lottery. Less, of course, the 35% government tax on such matters. Juan Fernandez (chap in the photo) was the bloke who sold the tickets. A further nine people won Continue reading 17 million lottery prize goes to Zurgena and Arboleas→

Turre rejects obligatory pet spaying

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Turre council last week rejected a motion tabled by Martin Morales to commence a pet spaying and neutering campaign. The idea was to encourage pet owners to spay their pets and also neuter stray animals in the town. However, the bankrupt town rejected the idea, saying they had no cash. Hey, they’re millions in debt and can’t pay salaries. Also, the average mentality of the older Spanish pet owners in the town -and this is Continue reading Turre rejects obligatory pet spaying→