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Stolen babies: part 2
As a follow-up to my previous post, on a story which I had been following for some time in the Spanish media, I though it was worth mentioning some of today's national press coverage of the topic. It's...
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Stolen babies
There is a new scandal which is slowly coming to light here in Spain. Last year, there were a few stories in the press on the subject; now, there is a flood, with newspaper and TV reports appearing...
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35 years of freedom
If you’ve been following the recent struggles of women in Saudi Arabia – one woman was caught driving and was sentenced to 10 lashes for the offence, a barbaric and medieval punishment which she only...
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Stolen babies: part 3. Spain’s shame
It’s back in the news again, this time because of an excellent BBC2 documentary which was broadcast last night. The stolen babies scandal is taking on a higher profile. I’ve blogged about it in the...
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20N: some handy statistics
Alfredo Rubalcaba, the next leader of Spain's opposition. Mariano Rajoy, Spain's next prime minister. Here are some (very) quick facts and figures about the Spanish Election: which takes place today....
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The royal postperson comes to town: “Is it cos I is black?”
Belen (nativity scene) showing the three Reyes Magos arriving on their camels. On 6 January the Reyes Magos (Three Wise Men, or Three Kings) visit towns and villages throughout Spain, arriving by...
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Ups and downs
Lately, my life seems to be a series of peaks and troughs. Nothing dramatic, thankfully – no deaths or major illnesses, or serious disasters. Just one of those times when a week without anything going...
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False friends and other fine messes
One of the things that always astonishes – and depresses – me about long-term expats here in Spain is how many of them have a grasp of Spanish somewhere between weak and non-existent. This might be...
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My most popular posts of 2013, plus a mini-review
Spanish swear words are fascinatingly anatomical and religious. You lot seem to think I’m quite amusing. What am I, funny like a clown? En serio – my most popular new posts, published last year, are...
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A century of tradition: Seville’s olive oil biscuits go global
Sweet and savoury: from top left, cinnamon, almond (the latest), orange, and rosemary and thyme hand-made tortas de aceite (olive oil biscuits), individually wrapped in greaseproof paper with original...
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