So, what does the Scotland ‘No’ vote mean for Catalonia? Well, in truth, not an awful lot really, but it has made the public in Catalonia (and many other countries worldwide) sit up and take notice. Particularly the ‘turnout’ figures.
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Anti-Eviction Fireman Hero
by Vivienne Hughes •
Robert Rivas is a fireman from Galicia who refused to help evict an 85-year-old woman from her home – he now faces a 600-euro fine.
Electrocuted Whilst Urinating on Lamppost
by Hugh MacArthur •
An 18-year-old man died, electrocuted, as a consequence of urinating on a lamppost during the local fiestas in Bunyola in Majorca. The incident occurred at the beginning of September at twenty-to-one in the morning. Although an ambulance crew arrived almost immediately, owing to the fiestas having extra medical measures assigned, they could do nothing for…
Zara’s Striped Pyjamas
by Hugh MacArthur •
Zara is without doubt Spain’s top clothes-shop chain with branches all over the world, but it’s not Israel’s cup of tea at the moment – rightly or wrongly, you can decide.
Spanish Fiscal Reform 2014
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
On the 20th June 2014 the government published a draft for a package of fiscal reforms intended to decrease the level of fiscal pressure on the Spanish economy. The general level of income tax will be lowered, both for companies and individuals, however as many tax allowances are to be abolished, there will be situations where this new law will effectively increase fiscal pressure.
Rebel Army Officer Appeals to King
by Martin Myall •
Lieutenant Luis Gonzalo Segura published a book in which he claimed that the Army was riddled with incompetence and corruption. His superiors were not impressed.
Ebola in Alicante?
by Martin Myall •
A Nigerian man has been hospitalized in Alicante with symptoms similar to those of ebola victims.
Spanish Swords, Made in China
by Hugh MacArthur •
For centuries the finest swords were produced in Toledo, Spain – Toledo Steel, but now the Spanish Ministry of Defence prefers to buy them from China…
Brussels Reprimands Spain over H.S. Train
by Martin Myall •
Spain has been reported to the EU Law Court by Brussels over the AVE (high speed train) environmental issues.
Policeman Films Sexual Assault for Laughs
by Hugh MacArthur •
Do not adjust your reading glasses; you understood correctly. Amazingly he has kept his job.