A young man of 20 died after entering a coma because of his diabetic condition – had been lying unconscious in this manner for 36 hours on a parked bus. None of the passengers or the driver had noticed him when they left the bus.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Stiffer Drink-Driving Fines
by Hugh MacArthur •
New Traffic Laws came into force yesterday, which include up to 1,000-euro fines for drink-driving.
Minors and Cycle Helmets
by Hugh MacArthur •
Just a quickie to remind you all that a new law concerning bicycle crash helmets comes into force tomorrow (9th May).
Royal Transport Problems
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Air Force planes destined for the use of high-ranking, figures of state have been grounded five times in as many months.
Aforados
by Martin Myall •
A person who is considered an aforado is somebody who cannot be processed by a normal court of law – he can only be tried by the Supreme Court.
Enhorabuena Granada CF!
by David Darby •
FC Barcelona turned up at lowly Granada CF! yesterday evening, surely expecting a routine win. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Fabregas, it was surely a forgone conclusion that they would leave Granada with yet another win under their belts.
Setting an Example
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Head of the Education Board in the Regional Government of Madrid, Lucía Figar, is not short of a penny or two, thanks to a generous public salary. Yes, Lucía has a gross annual salary of 87,000 euros.
Career in the Forces Now Attractive
by Martin Myall •
There was a time up to the mid 90’s, when Compulsory Military Service still existed, that nobody wanted to enlist. Now way, José!
Second Highest in Europe
by Hugh MacArthur •
Here’s a surprise for you… not: Spain has the 2nd highest Internet prices in Europe – Cyprus has the highest.
Two British Doctors Die in Tenerife
by David Darby •
Two British women have drowned after being “dragged into the sea by a wave” at Playa Paraiso in the south-west of Tenerife.