A group of Dutch tourists had been staying in Navas del Madroño, (Cáceres, Extremadura) when six of them gave a positive result for Covid but instead of quarantining, they fled.
The Disappearing Dutch Tourists
by Hugh MacArthur •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Third Jab for over 60s
by Martin Myall •
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that the age group 60 to 69 will be included in the 3rd-jab campaign to counter Covid-19.
Fake Social Security Letters
by Martin Myall •
Many people have received notification via normal post to say that they should submit their banking details via a webpage, however, it is phishing; i.e., scam.
Foreign Hiker in Volcano Zone
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil had to rescue a foreign hiker who had become lost Saturday night in El Paso (La Palma) near the volcanic-eruption, exclusion zone.
Made Children Eat Vomit
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Policía Nacional in Madrid have arrested the person who runs a kindergarten because of her treatment of the children under her charge.
Reckless Manslaughter
by Vivienne Hughes •
Seven youngsters over Halloween suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, one of them so severely that she died.
New Plusvalia Tax
by Martin Myall •
The Board of Ministers for the Central Government has approved a new capital-gains tax on property sales to replace the one thrown out by a High Court.
Brit Swindling Elderly Brits
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Guardia Civil, through police operation Housel mounted in Murcia, nobbled a home-help company for elderly British residents.
Guardia Civil Tattoos Allowed?
by Martin Myall •
The Interior Ministry has withdrawn the prohibition, contained within a Royal Decree that would have prohibited Guardia Civil officers from sporting tattoos in full view.
UK Embassy on Driving Licences
by Editor •
Here’s another message from the British Embassy in Madrid, this time concerning driving licences: