Zurgena Mayor ArrestedThe situation in Zurgena took a dramatic turn yesterday with armed police raiding the offices of local developers Procosona Almeria Estates, Dizu and New Horizon Villas. As yet we are awaiting confirmation of the identities of the two senior managers arrested in yesterdays operation. All those arrested can be held for upto 72 hrs without charge. The police would not allow photographs to be taken or interviews to be held with representitives from these companies. The large crowd that gathered outside the Procosona Almeria Estates offices in Albox yesterday witnessed the removal of sackfulls of documentation and electonic data whilst similar events were taking place at the offices of New Horizon Villas and Dizu in Zurgena. Click Here For More Information
BBC Decline Invitation to Speak With Mayor and JuntaWith no response from the BBC the LVDA committee contacted Emily Stein (BBC representative, The Truth About Property) directly on her mobile telephone. We were disappointed to learn that she did not consider meeting the Mayor and a member of the Junta de Andalucia as relevant to her story. When pressed she stated that she was only interested in personal problematic stories for her program. Emily stated that she was more interested in the houses that are in the path of the new high-speed train link and that the “Beeb” will only be in Spain for 2 days. Click Here For More Information
INVITATION TO THE BBC The La Voz de Albox Committee have contacted the BBC representative Emily Stein regarding the upcoming program called The Truth about Property for Current Affairs on BBC2. We have offered to help the BBC arrange interviews with all sections of the community that are being affected by the issues raised in Emily Stein’s statement/request and hope that the BBC will use this opportunity to produce a balanced and responsible report. Click here to read the mail to the BBC
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| LVDA President Don Manuel Puertollano and Vice President Mr. Tony Mason met, along with other British and Spanish LVDA Committee members, at the Town Hall today to arrange a meeting with Mayor Jose Garcia Navarro . The meeting with the Mayor was agreed for 12th February. The LVDA look forward to working closely with the Mayor and the Town Hall, to promote the future prosperity and community of the area, whilst resolving the historic issues that have affected us all. |
La Voz de Albox is an inclusive association, for all like minded residents of Albox, with the objectives of working through solutions to the outstanding issues facing the area, such as speeding up the arrival of Escrituras and services, developing multi-cultural relations, promoting the benefits of residency and commerce in Albox, and protecting the long-term prosperity of the local community. La Voz de Albox have already met with AEPA ( Asociacion de Empresarios y Profesionales de Albox) and been given a warm welcome by the local Spanish business community. Meetings are already planned with the Mayor and with a committee made up of Spanish and Expats it is seen by the Ayuntamiento as a huge step forward in community relations and securing the future prosperity of Albox. The association will involve open and transparent dialogue with the town hall, the local business community and residents. La Voz de Albox is open to all like-minded residents of Albox, regardless of their nationality. If you want more information on how to support the association, please visit our members application section |
