A known sex offender who is wanted in the UK, Netherlands and Thailand, has been arrested in Alicante.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Explosion in French Nuclear Plant
by Martin Myall •
Twenty-four hours after the Spanish Government spoke of authorising the reopening of an ageing nuclear power station in Spain, there has been an explosion in a French one.
Senseless Murder Suicide
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 27-year-old father threw himself from a hospital window, clutching his baby girl – both were killed in the fall.
The Phantom Civil Servant
by Hugh MacArthur •
It appears that a civil servant (public functionary) has been receiving a salary for the last decade without actually going to work; or better said, working.
Dennis the Menace
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 10-year-old boy in Getafe (Madrid) took a road-sweeping machine for a ride after he found the keys in the ignition, bless him.
Buried Alive
by Vivienne Hughes •
A married couple and their 12-year-old daughter suffocated when a huge pile of clothes fell on them, burying them completely.
The Spanish Wealth Gap
by Martin Myall •
The good news is that Spain’s economy grew by 3% during 2016; the bad news is that the gap between the richest and the poorest grew a lot more.
Noise from the Niche
by Martin Myall •
Around mid January there was an incident at a cemetery in Torrent (Valencia) when people reported hearing a noise coming from burial niche.
Corruption in Spain
by Hugh MacArthur •
We all know corruption is rife, but a recent report drawn up by a judiciary body states that on average, three people a day are tried for it.
Dog Death Court Sentence
by Vivienne Hughes •
A woman from Villabilla (Madrid) has received a 1-year suspended sentence for cruelty to an animal; she let her own dog starve.