The Local (Spain´s News In English) reports that Barcelona cab drivers staged a one day strike on July 1, to protest the taxi-booking smart phone application named Uber. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. So your point, cab drivers… Read More ›
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Law: You Can’t File For Divorce Or Sue King Of Spain
The Local (Spain’s news in English) reports that due to a crazy law that prevents people from suing kings of Spain, the recently married King could prevent the former journalist he married on Thursday from ever divorcing him. 3 Frequently… Read More ›
No Love In Spanish Skyscraper’s Elevator?
Gizmodo reports that a 47 story building under construction in Spain has a bit of a dilemma. Due to a change in design, leading to an increase in the size of the building from 20 stories, the building does not… Read More ›
Poop Scoop Part 2: Spanish Town Mails Unscooped Dog Poop To Dog’s Owners
The Telegraph reports that a town in Spain successfully launched a campaign where they watched dog owners who failed to poop-and-scoop; struck up conversations with the dog owners to ascertain the names of the dogs; checked the dog names and… Read More ›
Transylvanian Men Caught In Cliche Garlic Heist!
According to the Austrian Times, Austrian police have arrested five men from Transylvania for allegedly stealing 9.5 tonnes of garlic from Spain. “But I don’t know the metric system,” you worriedly say, “and therefore can’t put a reference point of… Read More ›