In other words, the new Torremolinos council has been formed with an explosive cocktail: revenge and money. So where does that leave political ethics?
The thoughts of balding ginger people turn inevitably to how they might protect themselves from the pitiless beast without losing too much dignity
the euro zone
Pedro Sánchez has been pushing for a Socialist to take control of the EU Commission and Josep Borrell's ascension to High Representative would mark a return to frontline EU politics for Spain
PET CARE
Irresponsible animal owners never seem to learn; every year we read the same story of pets being left in cars in hot weather
What a joy it would be, if at a stroke, we could cancel all the Brexit palaver that has filled the news for so long.
Food & drink
Some foods are acknowledged to have no suitable partner when it comes to 'maridaje', or pairing
It would be nice to think that the rest of society would embrace the idea of a gay royal, or better, simply not bat an eyelid
They say that a thousand hours' practice is all you need if you want to become expert at something. At first glance, at least, it makes sense...
THE EURO ZONE
The political uncertainty in Spain seems to be having only minimal economic effects so far
THE BIGGER PICTURE
When corporate ethics meets corporate profits, profits win!
food & drink
This century's most flamboyant character on the gastronomic scene was happiest when eating in restaurants with authentic national cuisine, even if they had plastic chairs and paper tablecloths
THE EURO ZONE
If negotiations over a Socialist-UP government, fail there is every possibility that Spaniards will be asked to go to the polls again, meaning Spain will be waiting even longer for its next government
PET CARE
Animals can be a risk to themselves and others when sharing a space with someone not familiar with pet tricks
Since Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Emperor's New Clothes, we've known that the most valuable assistant, the sincerest friend is not one who flatters but one who points out his mistakes
I took out my papers and could only look on in horror as my identity document disintegrated between my fingers and fell to the floor like confetti