Yesterday saw the day of a man being tried for the attempted murder of a Guardia Civil Officer, who had caught him red-handed breaking into a car.
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A satirical take on Spanish national news
Brothels, Mickey Finns & Porkies
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil in Puerto Rico-Mogán, (Canary Islands), are investigating a foreign tourist, suspected of fraud. Read on!
Speed Limit Changes
by Hugh MacArthur •
Beware because as of Monday (28th) the new speed limits on national (N-340 for example) roads came into effect meaning that the top speed is 90 KPH.
The Magic Roundabout
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Traffic Department in Soria received a call at six one morning to say that a car was going round and round a roundabout… in the wrong direction.
Spy in The Sky
by Martin Myall •
The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has incorporated eleven drones into their equipment for catching out drivers who break the law.
Horse Causes Road Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil have identified the owner of a horse (thanks to its microchip) that caused a road accident resulting in a death.
Posting Car Photos Online
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil has warned against posting photos of your car, where you can see the number plate, on social media and car-sale sites.
Choked on the Midnight Grapes
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 3-year-old child died in Gijón (Asturias) after choking on a grape during the New Year ritual of swallowing grapes to the midnight chimes.
The Softy Green Meanies
by Martin Myall •
The Green Meanies can be softies, as what happened on the 27th demonstrates: they tackled a cliff to rescue a dog.
Wanted Irishman Found in Benidorm
by Editor •
An Irishman wanted for robbery and extortion, amongst other crimes, was arrested in Benidorm on Boxing day.