Big winner in Baeza

An individual in Baeza, Jaén, has won €26,165,222.58 on the Primitiva lottery, although he or she has not yet come forward to claim the prize.

Industrial fatality in Baeza, Jaén

A 23 uear old Rumanian national died this afternoon in an industrial accident at a farm in Baeza, Jaén province. The man was apparently dealt a severe blow to the head by the arm of a tilling machine.

Flooding in Baeza, Jaén province

A heavy downpour at 17:00 on Monday afternoon flooded dozens of homes in the town of Baeza, Jaén, and in the district of Loma. There were no injuries and the material damage has yet to be assessed.

Economic crisis hits Guardia Civil

As the academic year closes at the Guardia Civil Academy in Baeza, Jaén, there have been a total of 2,072 new officers. However, the economic crisis is also set to hit the Guardia Civil with only 200 places being available next year.

Woman injured in gas bottle explosion

One woman was injured and a dozen people were evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure after a gas bottle exploded in a third floor home in Baeza.

Accidental shooting

There appears to be an outbreak of accidental shootings, the latest in Baeza, Jaén province. A 70 year old man was wounded when a shotgun accidentally went off, injuring him between the leg and the hip. The gun was apparently being cleaned at the time by his son. The man was transferred by helicopter to the neurotraumatology (!!?) hospital in the capital. The Guardia Civil …