We know you don’t believe it, but somebody actually got fined for shouting in the early hours of one morning in the city of Granada – and not a piffle at that, but 251 euros.
City & Metropolitan
News from Granada city and its surroundings
Expiring Perks
by Martin Myall •
The City Hall of Granada has decided to do away with an embarrassing perk enjoyed by its department heads; unlimited phone credit on their work mobiles.
Teacher Basher Released
by Martin Myall •
Estefana C.F. has been released from prison on parole after serving five months of her 3-year prison sentence for striking a female school teacher. The 24-year-old mother from Fuente Vaquero in central Granada was the first woman in Spain to be sent to prison for physically assaulting a school teacher.
Swiss Tourist Defaces Alhambra
by Martin Myall •
When it isn’t Jordanian Air Force personnel, it’s Swiss tourists that think that their scratched-on initials are more decorative than the original walls with exquisite Islamic calligraphy adornment. Is nothing sacred?
Frenchman Stabbed Defending Girlfriend
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Nacional in Granada arrested a North-African man, accused of sexually assaulting a woman and attacking her boyfriend.
Jordanian Graffiti
by Martin Myall •
An NCO (below officer rank) serving in the Jordanian Air Force opted to visit the Alhambra whilst on holiday in Spain, and was so impressed by the architecture of the Alhambra that he decided to engrave his initials on one of the walls… and he was caught red handed.
Talking of Buses…
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Urbana in the city of Granada has the task, amongst others, of keeping an eye on the 60 school buses that operate in the city… and there is never a dull moment.
Dutch Revenge
by Martin Myall •
A 25-year-old Dutch lad decided that he would avenge the defeat of his country’s football team at the hands of the Spanish selection during the last World Cup by stealing the Spanish flag from the Avenida de la Constitución in Granada.
Man Wrecks Bank
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Nacional arrested a 27-year-man after he wrecked his bank branch because he was annoyed that he had no money in his account. Oh, and he also issued death threats to the staff, for good measure.
Tango in Armilla
by Martin Myall •
The nexts concerts of the theatre company, Arcos de Buenos Aire take places in Armilla (Granada) and Marbella: