At 15.12h this afternoon, a volcano on Montaña Rajada, (El Paso) on the island of La Palma within the archipelago of the Canary Islands went into eruption.
La Palma Volcanic Eruption
by Martin Myall •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Careful with QR Codes
by Martin Myall •
At one point it didn’t look like QR Codes were going to catch on, in Spain at least, but then came the pandemic and restaurant menus… But there’s a darker side.
Choking & Trapped in a Lift
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 13-month old baby was choking and the parents were rushing to get it to the nearest medical centre in Madrid, but then they became trapped in the lift…
Necessary Docs When Driving
by Martin Myall •
The Traffic Department (DGT) reminds drivers in a recent communiqué that they will fine anybody without any one of the four obligatory documents that you should have in your glove compartment.
Drowning Deaths during August
by Vivienne Hughes •
During the course of last month no fewer than 43 people lost their lives through drowning around the country, which is 47% down on last year, however.
Building Collapse in Peñíscola
by Martin Myall •
The seaside town of Peñiscola has been stunned when an apartment block collapsed trapping some residents inside.
Inexplicable & Unforgivable
by Vivienne Hughes •
The body of a 2-year-old was found in a hotel room in Barcelona on Tuesday night. The father had checked in with the child.
USA-Spain Afghan Accord
by Martin Myall •
Whilst the developments in Afghanistan rock the West, arrangements have quietly been made between the USA and Spain.
Facua Ice-Cream Alerts
by Martin Myall •
FACUA-Consumidores en Acción has criticised the Spanish Food Agency for failing to make known a list of contaminated ice-cream brands.
New Max Cash Payments
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Spanish Government is bringing out a new law designed to combat fraud and tax evasion, as well as regulate crypto-currencies.