Don’t panic! It’s the arrival of an integral part of a Spanish Christmas… El Gordo Xmas Lottery ticket is now on sale.
Christmas is Here!
by Martin Myall •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Heat, Fire & Ash
by Vivienne Hughes •
At the moment, there are over 30 major fires consuming forests and mountain shrub all over Spain and fire-fighting services are overstretched.
Liquid Gold
by Hugh MacArthur •
The price of gasoline and diesel continues to climb, so much so, that thieves are targeting vehicle fuel tanks to drain them of their precious liquid.
UK Holidaymaker Change
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Spanish authorities have decided to change the passport rules for British holidaymakers at selected airports to avoid queues during the summer.
IVA Cut on Electricity
by Martin Myall •
Spanish PM, Pedro Sánchez, announced that he was going to reduce IVA on electricity from 10% down to 5% after having initially refused to do so.
Hypertension Drug Recall
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) has issued an alert over the side effects of a popular blood-pressure drug.
Ex-Finnish Consul Arrested
by Martin Myall •
The ex-Honorary Consul for Finland was dismissed in 2018 following a request by the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs because of his conduct.
Gas Price Capped
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting from the 14th of this month the price of electricty will begin to come down as the EU has given the green light to put a cap on gas.
Bodies in Landing Gear Bay
by Hugh MacArthur •
Ground crew at the Algiers International Airport discovered the bodies of two brothers in the landing gear compartment of an Airbus A330-202.
Mistaken Identity
by Martin Myall •
A plainclothes policeman in Barcelona was beaten up by foreign tourists, who thought that he was a thief.