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.
City & Metropolitan
News from Granada city and its surroundings
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.
Repaired for Demolition
by Martin Myall •
Flat owners in the Santa Adela district (Zaidin) of Granada are obligated by law to carry out repairs to their property, even though its is awaiting demolition.
Faulty Planning
by Martin Myall •
One burglar in Maracena had a seriously lack of foresight when he decided to rob a mattress shop – it’s next-door neighbour was the Guardia Civil post. This intrepid 39-year-old was caught red handed, not unsurprisingly.
How Ridiculous?
by Martin Myall •
A group of schoolkids had made small, wooden nesting boxes for wild bird and wanted to place them in the trees of a park in Zubia – it was not to be. The police came along and told them that they needed a licence to do it.
Certainly Not Recommended
by Martin Myall •
A car rammed into the back of a police van in Granada, injuring three policemen. The police vehicle had stopped to assist another driver who had crashed.
The Rebellion of The Firemen
by Martin Myall •
There was a case about a week ago in the north of Spain, where firemen refused to carry out a request made by the police over an eviction case. It has had resounding consequences.
Compulsory Parenting Course
by Martin Myall •
A judge has sentenced a 16-year-old girl to attending a course on how to be a responsible mother, after she was arrested for using her baby to beg.