The Central Government is drawing up an anti-crisis plan but it will not be as broad as the fuel-tax reductions measures used in 2022.
No Tax Relief on Fuel
by Hugh MacArthur •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Children Injured in Chemistry Class
by Vivienne Hughes •
Three children suffered burn injuries yesterday (two of them serious) during a school experiment in Porqueres (Girona/Cataluña).
Fatal Walkway Collapse
by Vivienne Hughes •
Early yesterday afternoon, five people lost their lives after a wooden walkway collapsed in El Bocal, Santander, along a well-known coastal path.
23F Coup-Leader Tejero Dies
by Martin Myall •
Almost to the day of the 45th anniversary of the last military coup in Spain, the most visible face behind it, Lieutenant Colonel Tejero, shuffled off his mortal coil, aged 93.
Secret Files Released
by Martin Myall •
It appears that the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has taken a page out of Trump’s book (UFO’s) to cause a distraction, and has released secret filed on the last military coup in Spain (23F).
Cow in a Laundrette
by Martin Myall •
We’ve all heard of the expression, a bull in a china shop, but in this case, it was a cow in a laundrette
Far-Right Wants Niqab & Burka Ban
by Martin Myall •
Today the two right-wing parties will advance a law in the Spanish Congress banning the burka and niqab in public spaces.
To Fine or Not To Fine
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Head of the DGT (Traffic Department), Pere Navarro, stated last week that” “at the moment,” drivers without an emergency beacon in case of breakdown will be “reported.”
Julio Iglesias Under Investigation
by Vivienne Hughes •
It appears that a Public Prosecutor has begun an investigation into an accusation made by two women against the Spanish singer, Julio iglesias.
Wrong Tyres & Fines
by Martin Myall •
Beware; your tyres, especially in this weather, could get you up to an 800-euros fine. Read on!