The Supreme Court is investigating a conservative Senator for the Canary Islands for allegedly beating his wife.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Spain Heads Cocaine Users
by Martin Myall •
It’s not very often that we come out in number one slot, so even if it is for a negative reason, it’s worth celebrating. Spain has the highest percentage of cocaine and cannabis users in Europe.
School Mums’ Sexy Calendar
by Martin Myall •
There is no length that a Mum will not go to ensure that her child has a good education… even if it means posing for an erotic calendar. Read on.
Banks and Government Suggest…
by Martin Myall •
As the number of defaults grows on mortgages, the banking board suggests that more properties should be built and more mortgages granted for them. You can be forgiven for wanting to read that twice to make sure you have understood – don’t worry; you have.
Spain’s Chronological Confusion
by Martin Myall •
When travelling between Spain and the UK – and even Portugal and Spain, you have to remember the hour difference – we’re in a different time zone… or are we?
Political Blowback
by Martin Myall •
In 2005 the Spanish conservatives were still smarting from having control of the government. The new leader, Mariano Rajoy set about what proved to be of eight years of bitter opposition, so their objection to the new socialist’s governments bill of same-sex marriage was a given.
Fleeing Capital
by Martin Myall •
As we approach the eve of the last month of December, the amount of capital that has left spain so far this year has reached 247,172.72 million euros.
Approaching General Strike
by Martin Myall •
There will be a nationwide general strike on Wednesday the 14th of November. There will be minimum services on public transport and by midday, those businesses that closed will probably be reopening, judging by previous general strikes.
The Football (Hunting) Season
by Martin Myall •
Football might be King in Spain, but it’s a penniless king in reality. Spanish football clubs owe a staggering 700m euros to the Spanish Tax Office (Hacienda).
Burning Banks
by Martin Myall •
People are just not happy with banks in Spain, and small wonder judging by their track record. Public resentment is becoming heated, so heated that some people have taking to setting fire to bank branches.