Brits registered to vote in Almeria

The INE has released data on the number of people eligable to vote in the May 22 elections. According to La Voz, 14.670 “foriengers” have registered to vote in the May elections, out of which 7.280 are Brits, by far the largest percentage. In some towns, they are a substantial portion of the vote. Here’s the breakdown, as supplied by the paper: Arboleas: 49% of the vote is British. Partaloa: 43% Bedar: 40% Mojacar: 37% Continue reading Brits registered to vote in Almeria

Cuidadanos Europeos (Arboleas) update

Crispin Welby sent me this update on the Cuidadanos Europeos party in Arboleas, a party of locals and expats who are organising in the village: After our founding meeting on 20 October we have elected a provisional committee, passed Statutes, got our Party recognised in Madrid, have held a second public meeting on 29 November are holding the next one on 22nd. January (3.00pm in the Restaurante Rosaleda, Albox Road, Arboleas if you have time Continue reading Cuidadanos Europeos (Arboleas) update