A policewoman and a bank robber were both killed as the thief tried to make a break for it with the female sub-manager as hostage in the province of Vigo, Galicia.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
El Pequeño Nicólas
by Martin Myall •
People know where Nicolás is from, Madrid, but everybody is asking how the hell he managed to get his photo taken with top politicians and even shook hands with the King Felipe VI at his recent coronation.
Not Just Another Eviction
by Vivienne Hughes •
As a society, perhaps, we are becoming numb to witnessing people eating from dustbins and families evicted from their homes, but not so in the case of Carmen.
Judges Rebel
by Martin Myall •
There is so much corruption in Spain that the judicial system just can’t keep up with it.
Food for Thought II
by Martin Myall •
Another 3-course menu del dia of tasty media morsels!
Cyclist Shot by Hunter
by Martin Myall •
Cyclists on uphill, narrow roads with bends are annoying for motorists, but would you shoot one? Well, one hunter did, but by mistake.
Priest Defends Thieves But…
by Martin Myall •
A priest in Galicia in the North East of Spain pardoned two burglars after they broke into his house, but he was still sorely disappointed in them.
French Driver 1 – Spanish Cyclist 0
by Martin Myall •
The Catalonian regional police arrested a French driver after allegedly and deliberately running over a cyclist, with whom he had a heated argument.
Spain’s Most Notorious Sex Predator
by Martin Myall •
Pablo Garcia Rivas was sent down for 1,721 years for 80 counts of rape, but only ended up doing 17 years before being released – now he’s behind bars again.
Escaped Through Window
by Hugh MacArthur •
A woman managed to escape by jumping out of a window in her home after her partner opened fire on her with a pistol.