It appears that the coffin making trade in Poland is rather competitive, so much so that one particular firm has caused rather a stir by trying to improve sales with a calendar. So, how do you make coffins look interesting on a calendar? Easy, just get semi-naked women to drape themselves over the caskets.
Three Die at Madrid Halloween Crush
by David Darby •
Three young women, aged between 18 and 25, have died and two more are in a critical condition after being crushed in a crowd at the Arena House in Madrid, during a Halloween party featuring some of Europe’s best known DJ’s. It appears the tragedy occurred after someone threw a flare into the crowd, causing panic and the ensuing crush. The venue is capable of holding up to 10,000 people, although it is unknown how many were in the premises at the time.
Gasmen Steal from 81-Year Old?
by David Darby •
The Guardia Civil in Granada have arrested two men, one aged 55 and other 28, for reportedly stealing 1,700 euros from an 81-year-old woman in La Rábita
Fast and Infuriating
by David Darby •
The opposition parties in La Mojonera (Almería) have accused the Mayor of putting his speeding fine down as a municipal expense.
Helicopter School Lacks Licence
by David Darby •
It has been reported that the heliport in Nagüeles (Marbella) has been operating without the correct licences. They have not only been supplying fuel, flying photographic routes but also giving flying lessons.
Durable Dog
by David Darby •
It was Ethan, the Jack Russell terrier’s third birthday, and someone decided to celebrate this day by poisoning him and burying him alive.
No Nookie Nation
by David Darby •
The west African country of Togo endured a week long strike by a great many of its women. They decided to stage a one week sex strike in support of a call for the resignation of the country’s long standing president, Faure Gnassingbe, whose family have managed to maintain power for decades.
Bad Day
by David Darby •
Off to British Columbia in Canada now and the tale of a man who recently had what must have been one of the worst days of his life.
Eternal Flame Chef
by David Darby •
A student was lucky to escape with just a three-year suspended prison sentence after frying eggs over the eternal flame burning at the World War Two memorial in Kiev.
Baby Box Boom
by David Darby •
Reports from South Korea suggest that since a change in their adoption laws, there has been a sharp increase in abandoned babies.