Day: February 20, 2015

6 months jail for shooting neighbours’ dog

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A man in Berja (the other side of Almería) has been sent down for six months (probably suspended) and fined €1023.55 for shooting a dog belonging to his neighbour. Poochie, a podenco, was shot in the head with a shotgun and lost an eye on the 19th of April 2013, as well as having a lot of other superficial injuries. R.V.E.R. was “irritated” by the barking of the dog, went over to the fence separating Continue reading 6 months jail for shooting neighbours’ dog→

Spanish senate considers changing penal code to protect purchasers in good faith

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‘A golden opportunity’ according to campaigners The hopes of home owners associations from across Spain have been raised by a proposed change to the Criminal Code (Codigo Penal) presented by the PSOE political party in the Senate (the upper house of the Spanish parliament) on the 18th February. The amendment seeks to ensure that third parties who purchase an illegal property in good faith receive compensation before the property is demolished.  Homeowners group AUAN from Continue reading Spanish senate considers changing penal code to protect purchasers in good faith→

7 kph grace on speed traps under 100kph; 7% margin above

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As from next month, all speed traps will be set to have a tolerance of 7kph if the speed is under 100kph; if over, it will be 7%. Example: If you’re in an 80kph zone, the speed trap will fire at 88kph and you get fined. Likewise, in a 50kph zone, it will fire at 58kph. If you’re on the motorway in a 100kph zone, you can do 107kph (100 + 7%). In a 120 Continue reading 7 kph grace on speed traps under 100kph; 7% margin above→

Macenas golf course to be auctioned by state for just €153,000

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Ever fancied owning an entire luxury golf course? Well, Macenas golf has been seized by the state and will be auctioned off next 19th of March, with a starting price of just €153.000. However, the purchaser will also have to face an unpaid debt with the social security office of €2,3 million, and will have to stump up the cash at some point. There are also a load of unpaid bills to Galasa, the water Continue reading Macenas golf course to be auctioned by state for just €153,000→