Basque tourists can now visit Iceland without fearing for their lives, thanks to an old law getting the chop!
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Baby Given Cocaine?
by Vivienne Hughes •
A couple are facing a 7-year sentence for allegedly giving their baby cocaine. The baby girl was only 18 months old at the time.
Miscalculating Stowaway
by Martin Myall •
A man in Melilla managed to smuggle himself into a container that was to be shipped to Spain. He then settled down to a short wait.
Ferry on Fire Off Mallorca
by David Darby •
Early reports are coming in that a ferry is on fire off the island of Mallorca.
Early reports suggest that over 100 passengers have abandoned ship.
Fire at The Fire Station
by Martin Myall •
The fire crew had been called out to tackle a fire in a somebody’s kitchen, but whilst they were out, there was a fire in the station’s own kitchen.
Useless Assault Rifle?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Most readers will have read about the German armed forces being saddled with thousands of defective HK G36 assault rifles; Spain has 70,000 of its own.
Children Thrown from Window
by Vivienne Hughes •
First reports speak of a mother in Recas, Toledo throwing her two small children out a window. She then threw herself out.
Crossbow Killing
by Martin Myall •
A 13-year-old high-school student, armed with his father’s crossbow, allegedly went on a rampage at his school, killing one and wounding four.
Fatal Mobile Phone Use
by Martin Myall •
A 19-year-old lass died in Valencia after being hit by a tram – she didn’t see it coming because she was texting with her mobile phone.
Father Sentenced for Slapping Teenage Son
by Hugh MacArthur •
A father in Barcelona was sentenced to a 3-month suspended jail sentence for slapping his 13-year-old son after he repeatedly came home late.