Civil Guard

Two Polish men, suspected squatters, have been arrested in Elche after beating to death two Germans who tried to evict them from a chalet. The perpetrators barricaded themselves in the house for over 19 hours before being detained by the Civil Guard. The local mayor denounces recidivism as a serious issue.

December 20, 2025 Reported by AI

Starting January 1, 2025, Spain mandates the V-16 beacon in vehicles to safely signal breakdowns or accidents. Jorge Costas, one of its promoters and a former Civil Guard, dismisses rumors of personal enrichment and emphasizes its role in preventing deadly run-overs. The geolocated device, connected to the DGT, stems from an idea over 20 years old inspired by road tragedies.