Whilst here on the Costa Tropical we have been spoilt by ten days of steady, light rain, over in Valencia they had an impressive waterspout.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
German Fugitive Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
The German citizen, who allegedly slit his wife’s throat and then fled Germany only to be captured in Spain, will be extradited.
Home Alone
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two minors have been taken into care by the municipal social services of Murcia when it was discovered that they had been living alone for a month.
Children’s Home Scandal
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Provincial Council for Álava is under fire after it became known minors in the care of its Social Services were involved in a prostitution ring.
Shamed into Right Decision
by Martin Myall •
Thanks to an online petition & media-coverage pressure, a bank won’t be turning a deaf-mute couple out of their house, where they have lived for the last 50 years.
Adolescent Dies on Binge
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 12-year-old girl has died after drinking large quantities of alcohol causing her to pass out an enter into an alcohol-induced coma.
Irresponsible
by Hugh MacArthur •
Every time there is a false denuncia where domestic violence is concerned, it is a stab in the back to women who really are victims of this plague.
Guard Bulls
by Martin Myall •
You’ve heard of guard dogs, of course, well one scrap-yard owner has decided to go nuclear and now employs guard bulls.
Unnecessary Operation
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 20-year-old woman is claiming 3,000 euros from the public health system in Murcia for an unnecessary appendicitis operation.
Jockeys Trampled
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two jockeys were injured when their horses collided during a race on the Zarzuelo Racecourse in Madrid on Sunday the 17th.