The Spanish say, “tirar la casa por la ventana” which means, to spare no expense, but in this case, somebody in Granada literally did throw the furniture out of the window
Tag Archive for metropolitan area
Elderly Couple Rescued
by Martin Myall •
Two policemen from the Policía Nacional in the city of Granada managed to rescue an elderly man from a fire in his 1s-floor flat.
Guide Dog Trapped on Riverbed
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Fire Department in Granada was called out to rescue a guidedog that had fallen into Rio Genil where it passes through the city – fortunately, the owner was not attached at the time.
Baby Left in Locked Car
by Vivienne Hughes •
Incredible as it might seem, a mother left her toddler in a parked car for over an hour with an outside temperature of over 40 degrees whilst she went shopping.
A Star Wars Fan?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Well, if you are, you’ll be interested in the exhibition containing 1,500 items on display in Granada from the 2nd to the 11th of June!
Knee to the Groin
by Hugh MacArthur •
On the 22nd of June, four policemen from the Policía Nacional will come before the magistrate, accused of beating up an alleged wife-beater.
Express Kidnap Foiled
by Martin Myall •
A judge in the town of Santa Fe has sent three individuals from Fuente Vaqueros to prison, pending trial, for an alleged case of ‘kidnap express.’
American Stabbed in Granada
by Vivienne Hughes •
An American man was mugged and stabbed in central Granada after he refused to hand over his mobile phone to a thief. The attack took place on Calle Baños de Don Simeón (Realejo).
Two Germans Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two German citizens were arrested in the north of the city of Granada, charged with being in possession of several kinds of illegal substances (speed & crystal meth).
Well Oil Be Damned!
by Martin Myall •
Liquid Gold – With a name like that, you’d imagine that this is about oil, and it is, but not petroleum oil but used cooking oil.