Yes, you have read it a hundred times; make sure you’ve got the V16 break-down beacon in your glove compartment, but there is something else that could cost your 200 euros…
Points Loss and 200 Euros
by Martin Myall •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Check It Out
by Martin Myall •
The requirement to have a V16 beacon to use in the case of a breakdown or accident came into effect at the beginning of the year, but it is still causing waves.
Church Investigate Sexual Abuse
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Episcopal Conference (National Council of Bishops) released figures concerning sexual assaults on minors committed by members of the clergy.
Police Officer Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil arrested a Policia Local officer in Alicante for allegedly placing a tracking device on the car of his ex-partner, with whom he has a young daughter.
Spain & Israel
by Martin Myall •
Israeli P.M., Benjamin Netanyahu, announced yesterday the expulsion of Spanish representatives from the Civic-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Gaza.
Fuel Tourism
by Vivienne Hughes •
The rise in fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has led thousands of French drivers to cross the border to buy fuel.
Charred Body in Car
by Hugh MacArthur •
It was a local from nearby Quintanilla de Trigueros (Valladolid) who alerted 112 upon coming across a car in flames early last Thursday morning .
21 Painful Years
by Martin Myall •
A man went through 21 years of painful treatment for a disease that he never had. He is not happy.
Invalid V16 Beacons
by Hugh MacArthur •
The DGT have issued a list of five V16 emergency beacons that are not valid, bringing the total to nine.
Lucky Git!
by Martin Myall •
One minute you’re scrimping and saving, wondering how you are going to avoid missing your mortgage payments and the next, you’re a multi-millionaire – such is the National Lottery.