The Spanish national airline, Iberia, has decided as far as low-cost operators go, if you can’t beat them, join them.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Spain Ticked Off
by Martin Myall •
The European Commission has admonished Spain for failing to accept European health cards. The Spanish Government, however, insists that it attends to all foreign tourist that have ‘valid’ documentation.’
Gibraltar
by David Darby •
An interview with Gibraltar residents about life under the border checks
House Prices Continue to Fall
by Vivienne Hughes •
The average price of housings has fallen by 13.3% in the last year. Furthermore, in June the number of houses sold plunged by 26.9%.
Summer Fires So Far
by Vivienne Hughes •
Well, the number of forest and mountain brush fires is 85% down on the same period 2012 but even so the devastation is heartbreaking – it always is.
The Other Bubble Trouble
by Vivienne Hughes •
Spain’s building bubble basically boiled down to more houses built than required, and it’s the same with its museums.
ATM Commissions Climb
by Martin Myall •
Since 2008 the amount that banks charge for card users belonging to other banking entities has doubled. Some are now charging over four euros in commission and even a percentage on top.
Sunny Side Down
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Central Government has taken green energy to town; whereas before users were encouraged to go green, now they are penalized.
Mercy Killing
by Martin Myall •
An 86-year-old man in Asturias ended the life of his terminally ill wife and then committed suicide.
Bomb Alert Hoaxer Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional arrested a 34-year-old woman for allegedly making a series of bomb-hoax calls from around the country.