Despite Europe’s goal to have zero road deaths by 2050, last year was a bloody one in the province of Granada with a total of 45 deaths on the roads; 2023 ‘only’ saw 29.
2024 Provincial Road Deaths
by Hugh MacArthur •
Overturned Lorry Blocks A-92
by Hugh MacArthur •
An articulated lorry tipped over on the A-92 yesterday on the Almería-bound lanes, completely blocking them.
Not Recommended Tourism
by Hugh MacArthur •
A young French tourist decided to catch a ride on the Madrid Metro but without actually getting into a carriage.
The Resistant Cat
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man in his late 80s in Zubia (Granada) shot a neighbour’s cat with an air rifle and to his dismay, it survived. He is now facing a charge of animal cruelty.
Vets Say No to New Regulations
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Partido Popular (PP) in the city of Granada has requested that the Central Government does not apply the new regulation on antibiotics in veterinary clinics.
Officers Injured in Ramming
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two Guardia Civil officers were injured after the vehicle that they were pursuing rammed their patrol car.
Arrested 3 Times in 2 Weeks
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional in the city of Málaga had cause to arrest the same man three times in two weeks for sexually molesting women on the streets.
Motril-Melilla Ferry Service
by Hugh MacArthur •
The ferry company, Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea now operates a regular ferry service between Motril and Melilla.
Tornado Kills Three
by Hugh MacArthur •
Very strong winds wrought havoc in the province of Sevilla yesterday, as well as the rest of western Andalucia.
Deaths in Garage Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two firefighters have died and 14 injured in a garage fire in Madrid yesterday. Of those injured, only one was seriously injured with the rest all suffering from mild toxic inhalation.