Images of the protest demonstration outside the parliament building in Madrid have gone around the world and the consequences are still being played out.
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A satirical take on Spanish national news
Synchronized Swimming out of Synch
by Martin Myall •
The euphoria experience during and after the Olympics was burst asunder by a scandal involving the revered Spanish synchronized swimming team. it seems that the ex-coach, Anna Tarrés, applied US Marine-type psychology on her charges.
Domestic Violence
by Martin Myall •
When it come to domestic violence, or wife-beating, over the whole of Spain, on average we lose around one woman every five days during the course of a year.
Brutal Theft and Murder
by Martin Myall •
An Iberia employee was murdered at a road junction just outside Terminal 4 of Madrid’s Aeropuerto de Barajas, and her Porsche Cayenne stolen.
Spanair Case Shelved
by Martin Myall •
The criminal case of the fatal air accident that occurred on the 20th of August 2008 at Madrid’s airport, Baraja, which resulted in the deaths of 154 people when the aircraft failed to take off, has finally reached its conclusion.
Tougher Criminal Laws
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government has announced a series of changes to the country’s Criminal Law Code, including the possibility of reviewable, perpetual-prison sentences. The Minister for Justice, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón has announced two radical changes to Spain’s laws, both of which are more in tune with hard-line conservatism than his reputation as a moderate would suggest. The…
Three Fateful Collisions
by Martin Myall •
The first; undoubtedly the most heartbreaking, took place in Alicante and resulted in the death of a 20-month old child, after being reversed over by a speedboat, with her father at the helm.
Two Police Stories
by Martin Myall •
Over on Palma Majorca a policeman belonging to the Policía Naional was injured when Nigerian gentleman struck him on the back with a machete, which isn’t recommended, but he was wearing an anti-stab vest, which is recommended. Meanwhile, over in Madrid, a man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a policewoman.
News for the Rent Shy
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government is changing the laws concerning rented property, which will hasten up the eviction process of non-paying tenants. When you consider that only 17% of Spaniards live in rented accommodation – the EU average is 30% – it means that it will affect a high proportion of the population.
Lending a Devastating Hand
by Martin Myall •
When an 80-year-old churchgoer took it upon herself to restore a 19th century fresco of Jesus Christ, she no doubt thought that it was a good idea, the end result, however, has half of Spain howling, either in indignation or in laughter, bless her cotton socks.