In the last cuts passed into law by the Government through a Royal Decree a section deals with the amount of councillors the country has, which at present stands at 68,578. After applying a ‘culling’ the figure will stand at 47,240, which will not take place until the next municipal elections
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Stubborn Tax Increase
by Martin Myall •
The rise in purchase tax, IVA (Impuesto de Valor Añadido or Value Added Tax) is attracting a good deal of criticism from every opposition party, as well as the general public – even conservatives from the governing party’s own ranks, but the Government is determined to see it through.
Fined for Collecting Pine Cones
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall in Zamora has taken legal action against a father and his son, resulting in their having to pay 1,215 euros. The reason? For collecting pine cones from the León Felipe park, because the ‘pine cones belong to the Town Hall.”
Qué Os Jodan!
by Martin Myall •
Just in case you had any doubt, this means, “screw you,” or more accurately, “screw them.” This graphic proposal for involuntary sex was proffered in the last Parliamentary session in Madrid.
Coming Home to Roost
by Martin Myall •
There can be no better example of opposition tactics coming back to haunt you once you’re in government than what has happened to Mariano Rajoy.
Another Electricity Bill Hike
by Martin Myall •
Just when utility service users are getting used to the last cost increment in their domestic electricity bills, the Central Government announced that as of the 1st of July, it would go up a further 3.95%.
Viva España!
by Martin Myall •
What more need be said?
New Fiscal Regulations
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Government has announced that business owners can no longer accept sums of over 2,500 euros in cash without incurring a 25% fine.
Toll Roads and Death Toll
by Martin Myall •
The head of the DGT (Department of Transport), María Seguí, is worried that the recent decision to put toll booths on hitherto free-to-use autovias will push the accident rate up.
Acid Attack
by Martin Myall •
A 29-year-old Spanish woman received deep chemical burns to 2% of her body, mainly on her face, after an unidentified man approached her and threw acid into her face.