The human tragedy

On my recent trip to Madrid, a beautiful and vibrant city, one thing that was particularly noticeable, and unmissable to even those who wear blinkers, was the number of beggars on the streets in the centre of the city. As you walk down the streets leading from Puerta del Sol, every few metres there is someone sitting on the pavement …

Domestic fatality in El Pilar, Madrid

In yet another case of domestic violence, a 25 year old woman has died in Madrid after being beaten by her partner who then apparently committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor of the apartment block.

Iberia suspends Jerez to Madrid flights

As from today, Sunday October 28th, there are no more Iberia planes flying between Jerez and Madrid, this route now neing put in the hands of the airline’s low-cost subsidiaries, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum.

Girl arranges hit on brother

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested in Madrid and charged with arranging the murder of her own brother. The lifeless body of David M. G., aged 21 years, was discovered in the family home in Torrejón de Ardoz after his sister found him on the sofa with a gunshot wound to the head.

First trip on the AVE

The AVE high-speed train service arrived in Málaga some time ago now, and from day one I have wanted to try it out, mostly out of curiosity rather than to get anywhere in particular at a rate of knots. I finally got round to it the other day and headed off to Málaga Maria Zambrano station to buy a ticket …

Austere celebrations today

The official celebrations in Madrid today have been cut back due to the economic crises with spending this year estimated to be €900,000 compared to last year’s figure of €2.8 million.