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Repsol Fights Lower Prices
by Vivienne Hughes •
The national energy company, Repsol, has lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court against the Government’s decision to lower the price of butane.
Ferry on Fire Off Mallorca
by David Darby •
Early reports are coming in that a ferry is on fire off the island of Mallorca.
Early reports suggest that over 100 passengers have abandoned ship.
Benidorm Shooting – British Couple Dead
by David Darby •
A British couple, both aged 77, have been found dead with gunshot wounds at their villa in Xalo, near Benidorm in the province of Alicante.
A Question of Priorities
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 36-year-old man, seriously wounded after receiving six stab wounds in a fight, preferred to go to a bar and have a few beers with friends, rather than go to hospital.
Soap and Cocaine Confusion
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Ministry of Justice will pay out 8,400 euros to a French tradesman who was wrongly imprisoned for two months in Spain.
Spanish Police Detain French Fugitive
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional in Alzira (Valencia) arrested a Frenchman on the run who had been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment back in France.
Guardia Civil Woman Interned in Psychiatric Hospital
by Hugh MacArthur •
A Madrid law court has sentenced a Guardia Civil policewoman to be interned for a maximum of ten years in a psychiatric centre, after she shot at four people, convinced that they were trying to kill her.
Young Boy Drowns Saving Pet Dog
by Vivienne Hughes •
An 8-year-old boy lost his life attempting to save his pet dog from drowning in the sea on Saturday the 8th.
Australian Ambassador to Spain Recalled
by Martin Myall •
The Australian Ambassador to Spain has been recalled after her husband was charged with alleged sexual abuse of a minor.