In an act that can only be deliberate arson, 18 lorries from the same construction company were burned to charred wrecks. The owners put the loss at around two million euros.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Shotgun Death Over 16-Year Old
by Vanessa Bosch •
A 20-year-old lad from Archidona (Malaga) died after receiving both barrels of a shotgun, hitting him in the neck and head. It was 23.35h on the street of a small village near Loja.
Sick to Death of You
by Martin Myall •
The regional ombudsman when addressing the regional parliament did not mince his words when describing how citizens felt about the political class.
Defies Explanation
by Martin Myall •
The Police in Almería arrested a Spanish couple over the alleged sexual abuse of their own 15-month old baby.
Stole The Boss’s Car?
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Nacional in Málaga has arrested two women for allegedly stealing their ex-boss’s car as payment for a 160-euro outstanding debt.
Policeman Drowns In Rescue Attempt
by Martin Myall •
An off-duty policeman, belonging to the Policía Nacional drowned off Playa El Palmar in Véjer de la Frontera, Cádiz in an attempt two rescue foreign tourists. He had been sunbathing with his wife on the said beach when he saw the two swimmers in difficulties, calling for help, so, without hesitation, he went to their rescue
Invisible 22-Tonne Machine
by Martin Myall •
A man from Vícar, Almería was arrested for having allegedly stolen a 22-tonne mechanical digger from a work site belonging to the AVE (high-speed train) track-laying project in Cáceres, Extremadura
The Topical Ticket?
by Martin Myall •
The provincial law court of Sevilla has sentenced two young men to 13 years imprisonment each for burglary and the murder of a priest on the 6th of October, 2010
Fined For Flight
by Martin Myall •
A foreign, paragliding enthusiast was fined for launching himself off the side of the impressive canyon face of Ronda. The Town Hall had decided that it would be better to nip that sort of thing in the bud.
Cheap Turns Out Expensive
by Martin Myall •
Employing somebody illegally; i.e., without paying their Social Security monthly quota, is profitable, until you’re caught, and a sure way of getting caught is if the illegal worker has an accident requiring medical attention.