Why do people play golf, when it’s so hard? One day you occasionally get a glimpse of greatness from hitting a long straight drive or sinking a long putt, only to fall into the deepest humiliation after a couple of air shots or topping the ball several times on the same fairway. Not to mention missing the hole with 1cm after three putts.
Tag Archive for spain
Looming Iberia Strike
by Martin Myall •
Brace yourselves for industrial action by the Spanish national airline, Iberia, who have scheduled strike action for Friday the 14th and then from Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st.
Wife Beating Senator?
by Martin Myall •
The Supreme Court is investigating a conservative Senator for the Canary Islands for allegedly beating his wife.
Spain Heads Cocaine Users
by Martin Myall •
It’s not very often that we come out in number one slot, so even if it is for a negative reason, it’s worth celebrating. Spain has the highest percentage of cocaine and cannabis users in Europe.
Banks and Government Suggest…
by Martin Myall •
As the number of defaults grows on mortgages, the banking board suggests that more properties should be built and more mortgages granted for them. You can be forgiven for wanting to read that twice to make sure you have understood – don’t worry; you have.
Spain’s Chronological Confusion
by Martin Myall •
When travelling between Spain and the UK – and even Portugal and Spain, you have to remember the hour difference – we’re in a different time zone… or are we?
Political Blowback
by Martin Myall •
In 2005 the Spanish conservatives were still smarting from having control of the government. The new leader, Mariano Rajoy set about what proved to be of eight years of bitter opposition, so their objection to the new socialist’s governments bill of same-sex marriage was a given.
Fleeing Capital
by Martin Myall •
As we approach the eve of the last month of December, the amount of capital that has left spain so far this year has reached 247,172.72 million euros.
Approaching General Strike
by Martin Myall •
There will be a nationwide general strike on Wednesday the 14th of November. There will be minimum services on public transport and by midday, those businesses that closed will probably be reopening, judging by previous general strikes.
The Football (Hunting) Season
by Martin Myall •
Football might be King in Spain, but it’s a penniless king in reality. Spanish football clubs owe a staggering 700m euros to the Spanish Tax Office (Hacienda).