One of Spain’s top labour unions, the UGT FICA-A, called off a strike at the ITV stations all over Andalucía that had been planned for the 8th.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
No Heavies on Burro Taxis
by Hugh MacArthur •
A new municipal bylaw in Mijas, famous for its burro taxis, makes it illegal for people over 80 kilos to ride them.
Drunk Driver Attacks Policeman
by Hugh MacArthur •
A female driver has been found guilty of drink driving and attacking a police officer whilst being arrested. Her passenger was found guilty of aggression, as well.
Kitchen Surgery
by Vivienne Hughes •
A cat owner was arrested in La Guardia (Jaen) after allegedly carrying out home surgery on her cats – she has been charged with Animal Cruelty.
Brit & Poles Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British man and three Poles were arrested aboard their yacht when it was found to have three tonnes of hashish on Board. The arrest was part of a FRONTEX operation entitled Indalo.
Elderly British Woman Mugged
by Vivienne Hughes •
A young man in Almería was arrested after allegedly mugging an elderly British woman. ripping off three necklaces that she was wearing.
Illegal Immigrants & TB
by Martin Myall •
The Regional Health Board (SAS) has activated a protocol for infectious diseases after detecting cases of tuberculosis amongst illegal immigrants.
False Rape Accusation
by Vivienne Hughes •
A young woman reported to the police in Fuengirola that she had been gang raped by three dark individuals. It turned out to be a lie.
Porn Star Hopeful Drowns
by Hugh MacArthur •
A young man of 20 died in a swimming pool in Mairena del Aljarafe (Sevilla) shortly after undergoing casting for a porn movie.
Things Not to Do in Sevilla
by Martin Myall •
A woman was arrested for punching a Guardia Civil policeman in the face in Castilleja de la Cuesta (Sevilla). Is nothing sacred?