IT is one of the most controversial developments in Andalucian history and for many has become synonymous with corruption and greed. By Wendy Williams and Jon Clarke Carved out of virgin woodland in stunning mountain scenery close to Ronda, developers behind the Los Merinos golf scheme became infamous around the world. Ignoring protection orders to [...]

PROTESTS have erupted again over the controversial Los Merinos Golf project. Large numbers are expected to turn out this Saturday for the first in a series of monthly demonstrations to demand the opening of public footpaths that have been closed since 2006. This latest protest also comes in the wake of a new book published [...]

A COMPANY that has started work on a controversial hotel before even getting planning permission is facing a fine of up to 2.4 million euros. Circulo Agroambiental SL is being taken to court by the Junta after it began work on the 50-room hotel in Campilla de Gata, in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park. [...]

DEVELOPERS behind Ronda’s controversial Los Merinos golf course have lost a six-million euro libel battle. The bosses behind the double golf course scheme took online magazine el Observador to court over a series of articles on the case over the last few years. Company JM Legion Espanola claimed that the environmental website and its owner [...]

  THE Olive Press newspaper in Andalucia has been handed an award for its environmental campaigning. The paper was singled out by Green group Ecologistas en Accion in Priego de Cordoba for its consistent reporting on issues affecting the environment. In particular, it singled out the paper’s plastic bag and walking campaigns, as well as [...]

A TRIO of ex pats are being sued for opposing a huge golf course project on 800 hectares of virgin woodland inside a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Developers behind the controversial Los Merinos scheme in Ronda are demanding up to 22 million euros in damages after the ex pats signed petitions and were quoted opposing the [...]