The Guardia Civil arrested five people in the province, one woman and four men, in the space of two days over false theft claims.
City & Metropolitan
News from Granada city and its surroundings
Student Stabs Professor and Commits Suicide
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 23-year-old university student at Granada University took his own life, the day after having attacked a university professor with a knife, wounding him in the face.
Policemen Acquitted of Attacking Musician
by Martin Myall •
A Brazilian musician in the city of Granada reported four Policía Local as having caused him bodily injuries in December 2012. The case has finally come before the judge and the said policemen acquitted.
Google Trekker Meets La Alhambra
by Louise Powell •
Most Internet users have tinkered with the Google Streetview on their maps, where you can drag a figure of a person onto a map and get a 360º view of a particular street. Well, now Google has gone a step further and have applied the same camera technology to access places where their cars cannot reach, using a person with the camera mounted on his back, calling it Street View Trekker.
Inciting a Minor to Murder?
by Louise Powell •
The Provincial Public Prosecutor is recommending an 8-year, jail sentence for both the parents of a minor, whom them incited to shoot somebody. They stand accused of attempted murder.
Granada Metro Sued
by Martin Myall •
What Metro? Yes, you’re right – it’s not finished yet… and that’s the problem: potholes caused by the construction work have already caused two road accidents.
Whirlpool Drowning
by Martin Myall •
A 16-year-old Colombian lad was drowned in the Río Genil where it passes through the city of Granada. The current was torrential because of the thaw in the Sierra Nevada.
Driving Slow Costs Teeth
by Editor •
Intrigued? A 28-year-old man was arrested after he punched another driver for driving too slow. To be more exact, he broke his nose and knocked two teeth out.
Tough Times for The Police
by Martin Myall •
A municipal police officer from Santa Fe, Granada, was reduced to having to shout for help when dealing with thieves because the don’t have any radio/walk talkies.
They’re Still Not Listening
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor if Zubia (PP) has raised the salary of the Councillor of the Economy and in passing awarded himself a salary 45,000 euros. Oh, and he has raised the expense quota for attending a council meeting from 113 euro to 195 euros.