Spain’s building bubble basically boiled down to more houses built than required, and it’s the same with its museums.
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ATM Commissions Climb
by Martin Myall •
Since 2008 the amount that banks charge for card users belonging to other banking entities has doubled. Some are now charging over four euros in commission and even a percentage on top.
Selling Her Sister’s Kidney
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policia Nacional arrested a 34-year-old Moroccan woman in Soria, Castilla-León, who allegedly was attempting to sell her sister’s kidney.
Generous Accommodation
by Martin Myall •
Two tramps or vagrants were arrested in Albacete, Castilla La Mancha, accused of the misappropriation of 700 euros.
Woman Dies Covering Up for Sons
by Hugh MacArthur •
A mother died of a heart attack after swallowing large quantities of drugs to hide them from the Guardia Civil and thus prevent the arrest of her sons.
The Greenpeace Report
by Martin Myall •
Every year the ecological movement Greenpeace publishes a report on how the environment has faired during the previous twelve months. The report never fails to make your hair stand on end.
Does the Church Save the State Money?
by Hugh MacArthur •
In their annual report the Episcopal Council came to the conclusion that the Catholic Church saves the State some 4,091 euros a year in education alone.
Obligatory Chamber of Commerce Membership
by Hugh MacArthur •
Autónomos (self-employed worker) used to ask themselves why they were billed by the Cámara de Comercio Provincial, if said body never did anything for them.
Obligatory Bicycle Helmets for Minors
by Martin Myall •
Yet another new regulation coming out of the Central Government. This time they plan to make bicycle helmets for minors obligatory and even carry out drug controls on pedestrians…
Political Manipulation in the Judiciary System?
by Martin Myall •
In Italy they call the Mafia, the Octopus, because its tentacles reach everywhere; in Spain the same could be said about the political class.