There was a small road accident in Marcilla, (Navarra) on the 10th of this month; one of the parties involved was a judge, who, amongst other affairs, deals with traffic-accident cases.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Beware: Not Netflix!
by Vivienne Hughes •
It seems like even the online scammers are finding being confined at home a producive experience: the latest is a Netflix scam.
Fake Fine Notifications
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Traffic Department (DGT) has issued a warning via social media about fake emails informing of supposed traffic fines. It’s not the first time they have had to do this.
Guaranteed Bank Loans
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government has approved the first batch of 20,000 million in bank guarantees so that banks can start lending to businesses and autónomos.
Cyber Attack on Hospitals
by Martin Myall •
As if the country’s hospitals didn’t have enough to cope with, they have been the target of a computer virus designed to crash a system.
Rescued after breaking Quarantine
by Martin Myall •
A mountain-rescue team belonging to the Guardia Civil was called out to rescue two hikers who had ignored the quarantine in order to camp in the mountains.
Lock Down Extended
by Martin Myall •
We all knew that it was coming, but now it is official: the State of Alarm (Alert State or lock down) will be extended until at least mid April.
Police Want Test Kits
by Martin Myall •
The unions and other associations that represent Spain’s police and armed forces have requested that the Government supply protection kits against Covid 19.
An Autonómos Reprieve?
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government appears to have changed its stance on self-employed workers receiving benefits during the duration of the lock down.
How the Military Will Operate
by Martin Myall •
All military leave within the Medical Corps has been cancelled and their resources along with that of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias deployed.