Up in the north of Spain there have been cases of people calling at doors to ‘take water samples’ which is just another ploy to get past the front door.
New Type of Door-Caller Scam
by Hugh MacArthur •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
The Disappearing Dutch Tourists
by Hugh MacArthur •
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.
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The Interior Ministry has withdrawn the prohibition, contained within a Royal Decree that would have prohibited Guardia Civil officers from sporting tattoos in full view.