El bar Mercante luce la primera penalización de 800 euros

El bar Mercante, situado en la popularmente conocida como "cuesta del Cholo", fue el primer local de hostelería sancionado con 800 euros por incumplir la ordenanza de convivencia cívica. La Policía Local acusó al propietario del local de permitir que sus clientes escanciaran sidra en la calle, consumiendo alcohol y "ensuciando" la vía pública. Los propietarios del negocio -que han enmarcado la sanción (en la foto) para mostrarla a todos sus habituales- aseguran que "hemos pagado porque no Read more [...]

Dos años de cárcel para un hombre que agredió a otros dos tras …

El Juzgado de lo Penal número 1 de Logroño ha condenado a dos años de cárcel a un hombre como autor de dos delitos de lesiones cometidas en una pelea en un bar de Haro. No obstante, la pena de prisión ha quedado sustituida por una multa de 2.880 euros. Los hechos que han quedado probados en el juicio se remontan al 5 de diciembre de 2009. Sobre las 5.15 horas, M. L. P. se encontraba en el bar Zen de Haro e inició una discusión con otro hombre, J. R. V., por el uso de una máquina recreativa. Este Read more [...]

Al Rashid Group set to mark major milestone

MANAMA: Bahrain was the launchpad for one of the region's biggest retail conglomerates - now celebrating its 40th anniversary. In fact Al Rashid Group's transformation into a fast-growing and innovative retail company has mirrored the development of the kingdom into a business-friendly investment oasis, according to the company's top official. ARG Group chairwoman Shaikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa told the GDN in an exclusive interview that Bahrain's leadership, policies and people were key drivers Read more [...]

Local News E-HELPLINE!

MANAMA: Help will soon be only a click away for anyone with a complaint about government service. A new online complaints and suggestion system, launched by the Crown Prince, will allow citizens and residents to share feedback on the quality of government service as well as submit complaints. It will also help to improve government performance and maintain transparency. The system - called Tawasul and accessible through www.bahrain.bh - has already been introduced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Read more [...]

Bahrain ‘has no stock of anti-venom’

HEALTH experts have warned that Bahrain does not have stocks of anti-venom to treat Black Widow bites - after the potentially lethal spiders were discovered in a residential neighbourhood. The GDN reported on Thursday that tests confirmed Black Widows had been found nesting in Barbar, near the Budaiya Highway. People are now being warned to steer clear of the creatures, especially since Bahrain does not have the formula required to treat bites. "Their venom is very potent and is very harmful to Read more [...]

Finalizacion de Liga de Tute Rony Bar

Finalizó la "I LIGA DE TUTE RONY BAR" en A Pontenova con la victoria formada por la pareja JOSÉ NAVIA-JANO ALBA con 133 puntos, segundos a tan solo un punto quedó la pareja JAVI MÉNDEZ-XOEL BOUSO, la tercera plaza con 129 puntos fue para RAMÓN CASTRO-LUIS MOIRON y a dos puntos y en el cuarto lugar quedarón el equipo formado por SÉ RODRÍGUEZ-SUSO OTERO. La velada finalizó con una cena en el Mesón Parrillada A Mina de la villa en la cúal se realizó la entrega de premios en la cual estuvo Read more [...]

Horarios de hoy en el Torneo del Behobia

Partidos para hoy en el Torneo del Behobia, en el campo de Artia: Campo 1: 8.30, Fontanería Guillermo Martínez-Nottingham Prisa; 9.30, Inter Tetuán-Bravoski Kursk; 10.30, Alfeón SL-Bodegón Sotero; 11.30, Bar Street-Bar Café Swing; 12.30, Telepizza-Jotake. Campo 2: 8.30, AR Consultik-Mecanizados y Troqueles Jayda; 9.30, Talleres Rodríguez/Gover-Calzanor; 10.30, Relojería Yoar-Bar Arkupe; 11.30, Autoeskola Txingudi-Bar Letxunborro; 12.30, Sistun Arquitectura-Bar Ignacio Hondarribia. Read more [...]

State Minister patronizes media coordinators’ course

Manama, Jan11(BNA)The curtain fell this evening on the international course for media coordinators. The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) media committee organized the two-day course in cooperation with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Minister of State for Information Affairs and Government’s Official Spokesperson Samira Ibrahim bin Rajab patronize the event. A Read more [...]

Crown Prince encourages use of new e-complaints and suggestions system

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today encouraged all government bodies to make use of the new e-complaints and suggestions system (Tawasul). The Tawasul system has been introduced by the E-Government Authority (EGA) in close coordination with the Bahrain Centre for Excellence and other government entities Read more [...]

Bahrain sends message of peace and tolerance to the world

Manama, January11(BNA) A prayer for peace in all languages of the world has today been held at the National Anglican Church in Manama. The Bahrain Society for Tolerance and Religious Coexistence organized the peace-loving event under the patronage of Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa. He stressed the importance of the initiative as a multilingual message to the world and Read more [...]