A joint operation between Policía Nacional and the Catalan Mossos d´Esquadra the resulted in captured of a German fugitive in Barcelona, wanted for alleged murder.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
English Teacher Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
Police in Valladolid have arrested an English teacher of British nationality for having stored on his computer and distributed child pornography via internet.
Dead on a Roof
by Hugh MacArthur •
The body of a man was found on the roof of a house in barrio de Basurto in Bilbao. At was at 10.10h yesterday that a neighbour had noticed a man lying, without moving, on the roof tiles.
Double-Edged Tourism
by Martin Myall •
Cataluña has been in the Spanish headlines for a while, thanks to the independence movements and the proposed illegal referendum in October, but now it’s something else.
Danish Toddler Drowns
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Danish toddler drowned in a private pool on a rented rural property in Llucmajor, Mallorca on the last day of July.
Children Saved from Drowning
by Martin Myall •
Two adolescents, aged 11 and 14, were lucky that two Guardia Civil policemen were to hand after they had gone swimming in the sea, despite the surf and strong current.
Couple Drowned
by Vivienne Hughes •
A mother and father drowned of a beach in Guardamar del Segura (Alicante); they had been staying at a campsite with their two daughters, aged 16 and 11-years old, as well as with a nephew.
Boy Dies in Quad Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 13-year-old lad died in an accident involving a quad in San Pelayo de Tehona, (Asturias).
Franco’s Revenge?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The locals of Larrabetzu, in Vizcaya (Basque Lands) have long wanted to demolish a large stone cross erected in honour of the fascist dictator, Franco – then the day came.
Chlorine Poisoning
by Martin Myall •
A total of 48 children were affected by chlorine intoxication at a summer-camp swimming pool (El Pinatar – Gualaba) in the province of Barcelona.