tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57607242009-09-09T09:13:10.359+02:00Jan's UpdateAdvice and Encouragement from Jan
Disclaimer: The information provided on abusos-no.org is not intended to be legal advice,
but merely conveys general information related to issues commonly encountered.Fredriknoreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-70431801635470757212007-08-12T17:16:00.000+02:002007-08-12T17:19:21.399+02:00Costa Blanca News 3.8.7.AUN to meet town planning chiefNews Staff ReporterNEW regional government town planning chief (Conseller) José Ramón García Anton has agreed to meet with residents affected by development abuses. The tête-à-tête with members of Abusos Urbanísticos No (AUN) will take place on September 18, according to AUN sources. Members of the association wrote to Sr García Anton after Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-20247575460315808162007-07-02T21:02:00.000+02:002007-07-02T21:05:00.239+02:00Overbuilding threatens Spain's coasts, Greenpeace warnsThe Associated PressPublished: June 27, 2007MADRID, Spain: Rampant construction along the Spanish coastline is damaging Spain's shores and endangering the vital tourism industry, environmental organization Greenpeace warned on Wednesday."The numbers demonstrate the failure on the part of local administrations to find a solution to the Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-72909225807900270472007-06-21T00:12:00.000+02:002007-06-21T00:13:21.893+02:00Press release from Michael Cashman MEPSpain must act now to stop persistent abuses of land laws insists Cashman"I urge all politicians at regional, national and European level to act now in order to stop these abuses which have turned people's dreams into nightmares" pleaded Michael Cashman British Labour MEP and First Vice President of the Petitions committee who has been leading the defence of Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-21262549007457406132007-06-21T00:07:00.000+02:002007-06-21T00:09:58.015+02:00IT'S NEXT WEEK ( when the Commission case will be presented to the ICJ)from Valencia LifeSpain has consistently ignored the warnings from Brussels over matters of urbanizing, and as a result the European Union announced yesterday that it is intending to take the Valencian Urbanizing Laws or LUV to the European Court of Justice motivated by its incompatibility with European norms overpublic Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-85126069770313224682007-05-30T10:57:00.000+02:002007-05-30T11:00:06.711+02:00Come join Abusos Urbanisticos No in aPROTEST MARCH IN VALENCIA AGAINST THE VALENCIAN LAND LAWSon Saturday, June 2 at 11 a.m.A bus will leave from Bar Frau in Benissa at 9 a.m. sharp, and will leave Valencia at 4 p.m.To book a seat or for more information, call Jan at 600 837 054 or check outor web site, www.abusos-no.orgFor those driving or taking the train to Valencia, the demonstration will Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-84077706520371892502007-05-25T18:14:00.000+02:002007-05-25T18:20:20.937+02:00Please tell friends and neighboursSATURDAY - JUNE 2nd JUNEPROTEST MARCH IN VALENCIAAGAINST THE VALENCIAN LAND LAWSFrom Plaza Rodrigo Botet to Plaza San Lorenzo, ValenciaAssemble at Plaza Rodrigo Botet at 10:45 a.m.For anyone wishing to travel by Coach one has been arranged and leaves from Bar Frau, Benissa at 9 a.m. sharp, leaves Valencia at 4 p.m. To book a seat or for more information, Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-54664297438365817662007-05-25T18:12:00.001+02:002007-05-25T18:13:07.666+02:00The urbanistic front:The PSOE candidate for mayor of Madrid, Miguel Sebastian, has asked the PP mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon if urbanistic favours were given to people implicated in the Marbella corruption “affair.” He indicated the reasons may be the “intimate” relationship between the mayor and a young female representative of Madrid companies under investigation in Marbella……The court has Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-22156513656543663252007-05-22T15:25:00.000+02:002007-05-22T15:28:08.612+02:00From Weekly Report 18.05.07 Ciudadanos EuropeosThe new national Ley del Suelo has been approved, forcing promoters to give 5 to 15% of the plots in each new urbanisation plan to the town hall, and include 30% for social dwellings (VPO). Prime minister Rodriguez Zapatero is using the law in the election campaign, assuring it will end speculation and corruption. The association Abusos urbanisticos Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-44361318516639158152007-05-12T22:15:00.000+02:002007-05-12T22:16:43.539+02:009th May 2007AUN MEETING held at Restaurante Asia, BenissaThe meeting went ahead, despite Chuck and Lisa Svoboda both having very bad colds and sore throats. The former was the principal spokesperson, aided by Hubert V. who provided German translation, and others who helped with Spanish and French.European ParliamentAs already reviewed at a previous meeting the Petitions Committee ( FFV) visit Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-51137514006181108422007-05-10T18:36:00.000+02:002007-05-10T18:38:09.802+02:00DECISION CONFIRMED The National Electoral Commission yesterday ratified an earlier decision by the Valencian Commission to the effect that the video produced by the Socialists We've Had Enough cannot be broadcast as part of the election campaign. In this way, the National Commission effectively silences the voices of protest that have been raised by members of the Socialist party,as well as theJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-64214681620349967082007-05-10T18:14:00.001+02:002007-05-10T18:14:42.986+02:00Interesting news itemSpain balks at corrupt urbanization - Yahoo! Newshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20070507/wl_csm/ourban_1Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-23326871212811846912007-05-10T17:33:00.000+02:002007-05-10T17:36:02.275+02:00Valencia Life 9th May 2007LESS FINANCING It has now been confirmed that the Valencian Community will lose 65% offunding previously received from the European Union, as Spain is now set to receive 35,217 million Euros from the European Union up to 2013 that is spread over three main areas: cohesion, development and social services, and the Community has been qualified as 'phasing in' by the EUJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-12653025416868794212007-05-10T17:23:00.000+02:002007-05-10T17:33:38.486+02:00Press release from Michael Cashman MEP9th May 2007CASHMAN BRANDISHES VALENCIAN AUTHORITIES DECISION AS "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE"Michael Cashman MEP and Vice Chair of the European Parliament's Petitions committee described as "totally unacceptable" the recent decision by the Valencian Conseilleria for the Territory to approve 4 General Plans in the Alicante province. The plans, which could see the Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-71760757568905816382007-05-10T17:22:00.000+02:002007-05-10T17:23:41.079+02:00An interesting news itemSpanish place in the sun just got cheaper - Yahoo! Newshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070509/wl_nm/spain_property_dc_3Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-45488997937132809642007-05-05T13:01:00.000+02:002007-05-05T13:06:48.714+02:00Meeting in Benissa.There will be an informal AUN meeting regarding land problems on Wednesday 9th May at 4pm until 6. If you have land problems, think you might have in the future, or just want more information on what the society is about come along to Restaurant Asia, Costa Benissa, (near Supermercado Fustera on the Calpe/Moraira road). Please tell friends and neighbours, everyone welcome.Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-37624069507195371372007-05-05T12:53:00.000+02:002007-05-05T12:56:44.167+02:00TACKLING THE PROBLEM HEAD ON From Valencia LifeThe construction industry of Alicante Province has decided to confront thecdurrent slump in the sector, the only way it knows how - by building more homes. A statement revealed that the builders' association of the province intends to build 40,000 new homes in the Province this year - the same figure as that of last year. The statement added that theJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-47354216154165526932007-04-28T21:52:00.000+02:002007-04-28T21:55:55.245+02:00Ciudadanos Europeos: 13 04 07Weekly Report 13.04.07Report on abuse approvedThe report on urbanistic abuse elaborated by the president and vice-president of the petitions committee in the European Parliament after their recent visit to Spain, was approved in a plenary meeting of the committee with 15 votes against 3 (all from PP). The report now goes to the European Parliament.The Valencia Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-71771174304101815022007-04-28T20:55:00.000+02:002007-04-28T20:57:08.986+02:00Valencia Life: 20/04/07: CASE OF ALBUFERA The European Court of Justice yesterday handed down a decision against Spain for its failure to adopt the necessary measures to protect the Albufera area outside Valencia. According to the finding, the Government must guarantee a supply of residual water from such nearby towns as Sueca, Banifaio, Sollana and Almussafes. Yesterday's finding wasJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-34440084973217195122007-04-28T20:50:00.000+02:002007-04-28T20:54:12.255+02:00Ciudadanos Europeosweekly report 27.4.7.20,000 march against urban planning abuse 200 organisations and collectives called for protest marches against the massive urban planning abuses and corruption in the Valencia region. 20,000 turned out in the central demonstration in Valencia, 3,000 in Alicante and 2,000 in Castellon. The protesters were joined by leading politicians from the “Green” Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-582680745729183412007-04-26T17:40:00.000+02:002007-04-26T17:45:52.538+02:00Hi folks, sorry there have been no new messages on this page for some time. Two reasons, one I have been away for a while and secondly I couldn´t gain access to the blog page even when I wanted to work. Back again now, so new messages shortly.In the meantime one noticeI am still having lots of mail returned undelivered, if you have changed your e.mail let me know ( if you know of a friend/Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-1173692314776966842007-03-12T11:38:00.000+01:002007-03-12T11:38:34.793+01:00AUN Meeting Thursday 8th March 2007Held at Restaurant Asia, Benissa Costa.Meeting commenced 16.15 with Charles Svoboda thanking the Restaurant owners for the use of the room.Fact Finding Mission by European ParliamentThe first item on the Agenda related to the recent Fact Finding Mission (the third visit) by the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament. The delegation visited Andalucia, Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-1172663408915099402007-02-28T12:47:00.000+01:002007-02-28T12:50:08.926+01:00MEPs Arrive in Spain.It has now been made official that a delegation from the Petitions Committee will visit Spain and the Valencian Community as a result of the numerous complaints the Committee has been receiving over land abuses. As the plans stand presently, the ten-strong group is set to visit Albox and the Almanzora Valley in Almeria Province as well as Orihuela tomorrow; Torrevieja, Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-1172335710663919742007-02-24T17:47:00.000+01:002007-02-24T17:48:30.666+01:00E.Mails and InformationEach time I send a mailing I have many messages returned undelivered. Many people now have spam detectors, or another reason for non delivery could be due to change of server address. If you are a member of AUN but not receiving information via e.mail, please contact me. If you are a supporter of AUN and no longer receive information via e.mail please contact me. If you Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-1172335397220926732007-02-24T17:42:00.000+01:002007-02-24T17:43:17.236+01:00MEETING REQUESTEDValencia Life. 24.2.7 The Federation of Real Estate Promoters and Urbanizers has sent a letter to Marcin Libicki, the President of the European Union Petitions Committee in which a meeting with the EU team is formally requested. The ten-member team from Brussels is to visit the Valencian Community, Almeria and Madrid next week to look into 'large urban infrastructure projects Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760724.post-1172334814656893852007-02-24T17:30:00.000+01:002007-02-24T17:33:34.656+01:00EU FIGHTS FOR COSTA HOMESCosta Blanca News 22.02.07Homeowners called to meetings with MEPs next week By Roy Wickman Euro MPs are coming to the Costa Blanca next week to investigate Valencia's land-grab laws for the third time. The MPs have a packed agenda visiting many areas with planning law problems and they will attend public meetings in Benissa and Valencia city. This is the third Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852925094389101605noreply@blogger.com0