The Guardia Civil in Cantabria arrested a teenage driver for driving a car without the knowledge nor permission from the owner, on at least two occasions. Neither did he have a driving licence.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
JCB Operator Drowns
by Vivienne Hughes •
The fire service belonging to the autonomous region of Madrid recovered the body of a JCB operator from his semi-submerged vehicle yesterday.
Judge Stabbed over Sentence
by Hugh MacArthur •
Judge María Sonsoles Sanchidrián Velayos was rushed to hospital after being stabbed with a screwdriver by a man she had sentenced unfavourably.
Underage Driver Hits Cyclists
by Hugh MacArthur •
Costly Refusal
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two people, aged 25 and 26, flatly refused to wear a mask, even when supplied with ones by Guardia Civil officers.
Time’s Running Out for Brits
by Martin Myall •
The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has warned drivers with British driving licences that they’re running out of time to exchange them.
Speed Limit Reduction
by Martin Myall •
The Board of Ministers approved a reduction in the speed limit on Tuesday the 10th, effectively dropping the maximum speed from 50kph to 30kph.
Asking for It
by Martin Myall •
A 61-year-old driver was stopped in the early hours of yesterday in the province of Lugo, Galicia – it would have been better for him if they hadn’t.
IMF on Spanish 2021 Budget
by Martin Myall •
The IMF has observed that this is not the moment to increase IVA in Spain, as the Central Government had planned within the 2021 budget proposal.
Train Graffiti Culprits Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
Officers belonging to the Policía Nacional, working with the Mossos d`Esquadra, arrested just under 100 people over graffiti on train carriages.

