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Plans for Mallorca’s biggest shopping mall MALLORCA’S ‘biggest’ commercial centre could open in 2014. Carrefour Property has reportedly received approval from the Balearic Government for the licence to
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construct the €120 million centre in Coll d’en Rabassa near Palma de Mallorca’s Son San Joan airport. The next step is to present the request for the construction licence
to the town hall, which will be done after the summer holidays. The more than 65,000m2 complex will house various fashion brands, highend restaurants and recreation, among others and offer 2,600 parking spots. The new centre will create 5,000 jobs, according to the company. Of these, 1,500 will be during the construction period and then once it is open, it will offer 1,500 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect. This commercial complex is set to become the largest in Mallorca and receive more than 12million visitors a year. The Scottish singer did not disappoint the excited crowd. The project has been designed by architects Broadway Malyan and is said to be ‘ultra modern’, the design of which will THE sensational Paolo Scottish singer, catalogue of hits and be released in autumn Nutini made his hugely songwriter and played some of his after the request for anticipated debut in musician from Paisley newer material as well. construction license has Mallorca on Tuesday did not disappoint as he Next up at Mallorca been presented at evening. took the excited crowd Rocks will be Tinie Palma’s Town Hall. The 25-year-old through his back Tempah on Tuesday.
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African heatwave
A HEATWAVE hit the Balearics and the south east of mainland Spain yesterday (Wednesday). The heatwave from Africa is expected to continue until Sunday with the hottest day tomorrow, according to the weather agency AEMET. Many parts of the mainland saw temperatures soaring to 40ºC.
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Jewellery stolen A JEWELLERY store in Ibiza was burgled and €500,000 worth of gold and precious metals stolen.
Accusations BALEARES President Bauza lost the region €500 million by not making Madrid pay up, said the socialist party (PSOE) speaker Pilar Costa who claimed Bauza “wins points from Rajoy” by not making demands.
Forest fire A FIRE burnt 10 hectares of land in the area of Coll de la Creu by Son Vida and Calvia forest. However, firefighters were able to control the fire quickly.
One-way AS of today (Thursday) in Ciutat Jardi, Palma de Mallorca, Calle Rector Jaume Valles, between Calle Ciudadela and Damia Reixach, and the stretch on Calle Reixach, between Calle Rector Jaume Valles and Sor Isabel Cifre, are to be one-way.
Fight stopped A FIGHT between two groups of Nigerians, was interrupted in Son Gotleu, Palma de Mallorca. At least three were armed with sticks.
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Mallorca gears up for charity fashion show MARK Thursday August 23 in your diary and make sure you purchase your tickets soon for the fashion event of the summer! The hotly anticipated event ‘Pret A Portals’ is being organised to raise much needed funds for the island’s cancer support foundations. The charity event’s organising committee are working hard to ensure that the evening will be an unforgettable blend of live music, beautiful models, fun and plenty of fundraising, too. “We’ve been overwhelmed with support, raffle and auction prizes,” said Eileen McEvoy (pictured left). The event, which is being staged at Mood Beach in Costa d’en Blanes, will feature a catwalk in the swimming pool and several gorgeous models. The show is being choreographed by former dancer, model and well known local resident Caron Lloyd (pictured second left) and will be presented by Sofia
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Unlawful punishment A MAN was arrested in Manacor for allegedly tying a friend’s sevenyear-old daughter to a pole ‘because she had been misbehaving’.
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GETTING READY: The charity event’s organising committee. McGrath (pictured second right). “It is really going to be a superb night. We are all very excited,” said organiser and Calanova Charity Shop volunteer Carole Richardson (pictured right). Tickets are €15 per person and include complimentary canapés and cava. The organisers are expecting
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large numbers of supporters so to ensure you have your tickets well in advance you can buy them by paying a visit to the giftshop Estudio 3 in Portals Nous, the Calanova Cancer Charity Shop or directly from Mood Beach reception. For more information contact info@moodbeach.com
THIS Saturday (August 11) more than 1,000 people will be able to visit Mallorca’s Planetarium Fulldome in Costitx to watch the Perseids Meteor shower with 20 minute sessions every half hour from 10.30pm. To enrol, email cienciaplanetarium @gmail.com with your full name and contact number before 2pm on Saturday.
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Fewer travellers by air and by sea By Amanda Surber FEWER travellers have passed through Baleares airports and seaports this year, but July showed a possible positive change for the better. Son Sant Joan airport registered a total of 23,811 flights in July, 0.8 per cent less than in July 2011; however, the hub still served 1 per cent more passengers, or
3,435,936 according to Aena. In fact, the three Balearic airports in Palma, Mahon, and Ibiza had the most travellers than any other month of July in their history. However, broadening the spectrum and considering data between January and July, the airports operated 6.5 per cent fewer flights and the overall number of travellers dropped by 2.5 per cent. Tourists who travel by sea to the
Balearic Islands also fell by 10.93 per cent during the first half of 2012 compared to January through June of last year. Cruise lines also delivered 31.61 per cent fewer passengers during the same period, but in June alone, 648,451 passengers passed through the ports, a 6.78 per cent drop since June 2011, according to the Ministry of Public Works.
Employee salaries unpaid
SOCIALIST party PSOE criticised Mallorca government for cutting 145 on-duty officers who attend to the conflict prevention, mediation, and intervention calls.
Tourist drowns A GERMAN tourist, aged 56, drowned while swimming in the waters of Playa de Ciudad Jardin in Palma de Mallorca.
Adapted taxis A GRANT of €6,012 has been given to four taxis adapted to transport people with mobility problems as a way to reduce the cost to the vehicles that offer this service.
Houses gone TEN of the 33 houses that were ordered to be destroyed due to urban planning crimes in Mallorca within the last year were actually demolished.
A MAN and a woman were arrested after allegedly holding up a supermarket in Ibiza with a gun. They made off with €400.
No turtles THE Marineland Foundation and the Balearic Government has reportedly decided to suspend the traditional summer releasing of turtles on the Island of Cabrera to save money. NO TAKERS: Boris’ luxury villa named Son Coll which lies amid olive groves outside the Mallorca town of Arta.
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NLIKE many foreign homeowners in Spain who want to sell up, Boris Becker is unlikely to be short of a euro or three. For although the former tennis star’s luxury Mallorca villa is set to go under the hammer at a court-enforced auction on September 28, the 44year-old still possesses commercial sell-ability. Proof is that last week one well-heeled charity event diner in London paid €26,250 for the chance to play tennis against the three-times Wimbledon ace. Becker has not been seen at his Mallorca bolthole one hour’s drive from Palma and which carried a €13 million price tag for ‘a long time’, according to a woman caretaker. Recently a Palma judge - on the
advice of a valuation expert - ruled that bidding for the home should start at €8.5 million in a move that profits from the long-awaited sale can settle debts for building and landscaping work said to total around €710,000. Becker’s lawyers had argued that the debts ought to have been settled by the estate agents handling the property sale under an agreement that they pay all upkeep while it remains on the market. But this was rejected by the courts, leading to the auction. Meanwhile, Boris, second wife Lilly and toddler son Amadeus, recently moved from a stylish rented London property to live in a more modest home nearby.
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THERE were long traffic jams in both directions on the Pontent dual carriageway. This was caused by works on Palma de Mallorca’s new park – due to open October - by the sea front at the part closest to the Costa del Gas. The lane that gives access to las Avenidas in the direction of Passeig Maritim was closed to traffic on Tuesday due to the machines occupying the road. The two lanes that access Avenida de Gabriel Alomar towards the airport were also inaccessible. Local police intervened to help traffic flow, which did not return to normal until the early afternoon.
IN an attempt to “create viable plans” for the General and Joan March Hospitals, Health, Family and Wellbeing councillor, Antoni Mesquida, stepped up as advocate for the health centres’ employees.
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SALARIES have gone unpaid for months to some employees in the Mallorca hospitality sector despite it being high tourist season.
FOUR men were arrested in Sa Pobla in connection with burglaries of 21 private properties.
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Tax Minister, Cristobal Montoro, who admitted that there will be further cutbacks in 2013, and that this is “just the beginning”, as even sectors with reduced budgets are likely to suffer further adjustments.
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of in Spain according to data from the National Institute of Statistics for the second quarter of 2012. This is almost 1 per cent more than the first quarter, despite many hoping for summer jobs.
Royal arrival KING Juan Carlos of Spain was set to arrive in Palma de Mallorca yesterday (Wednesday) to start his traditional summer holidays at Marivent Palace.
Flowery rise THE VAT increase on flowers and ornamental plants of between eight and 21 per cent could prompt redundancies in the sector, according to Mallorca’s Florists Association.
Jewel arrest A 47-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in Palma de Mallorca for allegedly attacking a woman and trying to steal her jewellery.
and finally... A WOMAN, aged 74, was arrested when Tarifa Port in Cadiz. She had disembarking at arrived on a ferry from Morocco. It was discovered that she was carrying almost four kilos of hashish which were in pellets taped to her body under her clothing.
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Terraces to open until late BARS and restaurants in Palma de Mallorca’s historic centre will be able to keep their terraces operational until 1am every day of the week. Previously they had to close half-an-hour earlier. This extending of closing times is a pilot plan that is being applied provisionally during the high tourist season. It affects businesses located on streets that are 15m wide or more and on plazas. This includes Avenida Antoni Maura, Paseo des Born, Jaume III, Ruben Dario, Paseo Mallorca, Unio, la Rambla, Via Roma, Baro de Pinopar and the Plazas of Reina, Joan Carles I, Mercat and Weyler. Restaurants on the first line beachfront will also be able to close at 1am until October 15.
Nikki Beach party goes off with a pop By Marlene Elkin Burns AT Nikki Beach Calvia Resort’s Champagne party, forget about your nice clothes and your perfume. It is the spray that hits everyone. The excitement builds as everyone waits for the popping of the Champagne corks. Star of West End hit ‘Wicked’ Lewis Bradley said: “I love it. It is a bit of glam on the island. You feel safe.” Expect to pay €25-30 for a beach bed or €300 for a luxury bed.l
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Less Olympic traffic London traffic has dropped 17% since the Games began. Organisers attribute this to announcements telling citizens ‘don’t get caught’.
Case solved AFTER 28 years the murder of nine-yearold Christopher Laverack has been solved. An independent assessment found evidence against his uncle, who died in 2008. Partygoers enjoying a touch of luxury at Nikki Beach, Magalluf.
Balearics top holiday rental price list By Nicole Hallett THE Balearics is the most expensive region for holiday rental properties. Other expensive regions include Cataluña, the Canary Islands, Andalucia, Pais Vasco and Valencia. The cheapest regions are Murcia,
Cantabria, Extremadura and Galica, according to travel website TripAdvisor.com. TripAdvisor published the average prices for these holiday rental properties between June 9 and August 31. Murcia was the cheapest for a two-
bedroom apartment at €498 a week, while the Balearics was the priciest at €1,248. The Balearics were also the most expensive for three and four-bedroom apartments, while prices in Navarra were the lowest.
Twitter case A UK company has withdrawn legal action against tweeter ‘@UnSteve Dorkland’ for allegedly hacking into company accounts, after he mocked its chief executive with a twitter account using his name.
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Stories making headlines from Germany
Circumcision rights JEWISH and Muslim youths from Berlin are organising a petition against the Cologne district court’s decision to criminalise nonmedical circumcisions. They believe the right to be circumcised is a vital part of their religions.
Bus drivers refuse shifts over 8 hours PALMA bus drivers have refused to work more than eight-hour shifts However, the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) has demanded that
some employees spend nine hours behind the wheel “so work schedules work out,” as Gabriel Vallejo, president of Palma buses explained it.
Suicide help THE German justice minister has drafted a law to protect doctors and care-givers from being legally prosecuted should they decide to be suicide assistants for terminally ill patients.
Granny thief A 59-YEAR-OLD grandmother from France was sentenced to five years in prison in Frankfurt for trying to steal diamonds from a jewellery store.
Such is the only condition on which the EMT strikes on August 16 and 17 depends. EMT workers also scheduled an ‘indefinite strike’ for August 20. The bus drivers have asked for a controlled limitation of their service hours because if not, “It can be extended to 10, 11, or 12 hours,” said president of the works council, Andres Rodriguez. “We don’t want to be forced to work 10 hours because, with all the traffic in the city, there can easily be accidents, resulting in possible disability leaves,” said another member. The union was in agreement that they have been flexible with their employer while they figured out scheduling The evening featured issues for which “they have dancers from Son Amar all resources in the world.” performing the Bollywood Representatives of the style section from their works council met with show, as well as from the Palma mayor Mateo Isern show’s acrobats and but could not come to an singers and comedians. agreement. PHOENIX MEDIA MALLORCA
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Bombay night hit THE popular restaurant, bar, and beach club, Mood Beach in Costa D’en Blanes celebrated its fifth anniversary last weekend with a spectacular Indian themed party.
“We wanted to do something exotic, different and exciting,” said Margaret Whittaker OBE (pictured left), “and it was really popular with our customers!”
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DIESEL and petrol in the Balearics is the most expensive in Spain. Residents of the Balearics pay 8.4c more per litre for diesel than those in Navarra where it is the most economical at €1.28 per litre, according to the Organisation of Consumers (OCU). It costs someone in Mallorca €68.30 to fill a tank with 50 litres compared to the €64.10 in Navarra, which is €4.20 more. Valladolid and Castellon are two other provinces with high diesel prices while Huesca and Zaragoza are among the cheapest. In regards to petrol prices, it is 7.2c more in the Balearics than Huesca, the most economic place. It costs €71.55 to fill a 50 litre tank with Sin Plomo 95 in the Balearics, while in Huesca it costs €67.95, which is €3.60 more.
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healthcare cover. Those expatriates ‘without papers’ will be charged €710 annually if they wish to be covered by the Spanish National Healthcare System (SNS), said the Healthcare Ministry. The policies offered under this plan are similar to those of private health insurance companies. This agreement applies to Spaniards who have never worked, and
therefore have never been contributing to Social Security, non-Spanish Europeans who wish to be treated by the SNS and foreigners who want to be covered during their time in Spain. Monthly fees will be €59.20 per month, or €155.40 for adults aged 65 and over. The Ministry expects the new system to prevent ‘healthcare tourism’ or foreigners from entering
Spain only to receive health benefits and then returning to their own country, saving over €1 billion per year. Rates were established based on the healthcare cost per citizen, which is the same calculation used in other European countries. Immigrants who have yet to legalise their status in the country were reminded of the “necessity to take care of their situation.”
‘Foto Jazz’ Returns For Second Year SPEND the day on Saturday August 18 in the pretty village of S'Arráco in South West Mallorca and have fun taking photos, enjoy the local market, the fiesta and enter their photo marathon competition. Any camera owner can enter, be it an SLR, a compact camera or Reflex one and there are no age limits. Everyone entering the competition will be given three subjects during the day for their photos. The day kicks off at 9.00am when you should meet outside the La Caixa bank on S'Arraco high street.
SCANDINAVIAN PRESS Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
‘Too drunk’ for own good NORWAY - A man was deemed ‘too drunk for his own good’ by police officers who decided to take the inebriated man to hospital instead of jail when they found him at Cardemoen airport in Oslo.
Naked sleeper SWEDEN – A naked man, aged 35, broke into a flat and fell asleep next to an unknown woman. He kicked down doors to enter the building and was still asleep when police arrived.
North Pole DENMARK – The North Pole may belong to Greenland, and by extension to Denmark, claim Danish geologists who are going on location to confirm it. Their theory is based on seismic data collected.
Snoop banned Photos will be exhibited on September 9. You can register for the competition beforehand at the camera shop Foto Ruano Pro in Palma, Bar C’an Prima in S'Arráco, and Restaurant Layn in Port Andratx. The price per person in advance is 13€.
Balearics has fifth lowest pension THE average pension in the Balearic Islands in July was €759.23. This puts the Balearics as the autonomous region with the fifth lowest pension – out of 17 - in Spain, according to data from the Social Security and Work Ministry. Only Galicia, Extremadura, Murcia and Andalucia had lower pensions of €696.89, €704.90, €731.13 and €757.86 respectively. Following hot on the heels of the Balearics was the Valencia Region with an average pension of €763.12. Pais Vasco, Asturias and Madrid had the highest average pension of €1,025.95, €985.43 and €982.78 respectively. Meanwhile, the number of pensions provided by the Social Security on the islands rose to 171,720, which is 1.7 per cent more than July 2011. Of these 103,902 pensions were for retirees, 43,650 for widows, 18,682 for people with permanent disabilities, 5,343 for orphans and 143 for families in special circumstances.
Or you can enter on the day and pay 15€ per person. The entrance price includes a Mallorquin rice lunch and drinks in S'Arráco at 2.00pm, and printing of one of your photos. If any friends and family wish to join in, the price for Mallorquin rice is 12€ for adults and 7€ for children (up to the age of 12). The photos you want to enter must be delivered on a CD within 96 hours. Prizes for the different categories include a voucher worth 150€ for photographic equipment from Foto Ruano Pro, a gourmet dinner for two, one in ‘LAYN’ Port Andratx, another one in Ceibo Restaurant Santa Ponsa, and a photography course. Santa Catarina Wine (Macia Batle) is a major sponsor of this year’s event and will donate a substantial prize. Judges will include the director of Foto Ruano Pro. Info: Patrick Palmer from formulefor@hotmail.com.
NORWAY - Rapper Snoop Dogg was banned from entering Norway for two years and fined 8,600 kroner after trying to sneak eight grammes of marijuana into the country through Kristiansand Airport in Kjevik last month
Turbine ready DENMARK Foundations for 111 wind turbines are in place in Anholt as part of a project by the world’s largest developer of offshore wind power, Dong Energy A/S. Turbines are set to be installed in September.
Told off SWEDEN – When a con artist tried to pry the rings off an elderly Gavle woman’s fingers, the lady snapped, “Like hell you will!” The man allegedly rang the doorbell and asked for a bucket of water as a ploy.
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New winter fuel payment hope for expat pensioners BRITISH state pensioners in Spain are a step nearer to receiving the £200 (€250) winter fuel allowance. At present only pensioners who received the allowance prior to moving abroad - including to Spain and elsewhere - get the once-ayear winter payment. This has left tens of thousands of expatriates overseas fighting for the allowance against counter British Government claims that by living in a warmer climate they should not be entitled to it. The British Expatriates Association (Spain) has been leading the fight on behalf of British pensioners in Spain. David Burrage of Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, association co-founder and legal advisor, is delighted by the latest step forward in the yearslong battle for all pensioners to be entitled to the allowance. “This is exactly what has been needed. We advise people to continue to put in claims for the payment, and go to formal appeal if necessary in respect of earlier years of lost payment.
SPANISH CLIMATE: Winters can still be cold and damp in Spain. “This has been a long, uphill battle for us since the inception of this benefit, although we never doubted we would eventually succeed,” said Burrage, himself a pensioner who has lived in Spain for 22 years. The final step forward in the winter fuel payment battle follows the capitulation during tribunal
appeal proceedings when Burrage had intervened on behalf of the appellant, a British pensioner in Switzerland - who has never received the allowance - fighting for the right to a winter fuel payment. While providing extra summer cheer, payment of the fuel allowance is far from a done deal. The UK’s Work and Pensions
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has already vowed to create a rule on eligibility by temperature. “We will fight these ridiculous EU rules. It is ludicrous we could have to pay more pensioners living in hot countries,” he told one British newspaper. Burrage added that the Secretary of State should educate himself as to how difficult and expensive it is for residents of Spain to keep warm in winter once the sun has set. But the Department of Work and Pensions conceded that it was now possible that ‘people living in the European Economic Area and Switzerland may be entitled to claim the Winter Fuel Payment’. Thousands of British expatriates living in Spain have claimed while winters may be warmer here than in Britain, the allowance should be paid as an entitlement as fully paidup pensioners, and also it is not possible to live here without any heating. “I spend more than €800 every winter on logs,” said Roy Gregory, a pensioner from Alhaurin El Grande.
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Natural move NUTRITIONAL food provider, ForeverGreen, announced that it is expanding its market to Russia’s ‘rapidly emerging market’. The company’s natural foods are sold in all five continents.
Pussy Riot BRITISH rock stars have published a letter which calls for the release of the Russian band Pussy Riot. Contributors include the Who’s Pete Townshend, Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker, and the Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant.
No swastika OPERA singer, Nikitin, claimed his tattoo is not a swastika, despite some people’s belief that it is the Nazi symbol covered by other tattoos.
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Stat of week FOREIGN tourists spent €23.6 billion in Spain during the first six months of 2012, an average of €111 each per day.
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Property boost from sick euro By Business Editor Brendan Small ONGOING poor euro exchange rates against the British pound are providing a small ray of hope over limited parts of the Spanish second
homes market, with bargain-hunting Britons jumping on to the property ladder as house, apartment and villa prices continue to fall. The strength of the pound now sees it worth around €1.28, compared to €1.14 a year ago. Additionally Spanish property has suffered its biggest slump in value over the past year since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2007, with national economic need with money they did woes and banking not have,” he added. problems creating even Catholics - and all ‘people greater pressure on of goodwill’ - could forego real estate. one of their extra bonus But overseas payments to charities, mortgage specialist helping those most broker Conti which affected. operates in 45 Meanwhile, it has been countries reported a 33 revealed that middle-class per cent rise in Spanish jobless people are mortgage enquiries becoming the ‘new poor’ in over May and June Spain, with immigrants no compared to previous longer a majority at social monthly averages. dining rooms throughout Claire Nessling, the nation. director at Conti, said: Equal to the soup “The Spanish market kitchens of the 1930s’ has reached a low Depression, most people point, so buyers are attending dining rooms in shopping for a bargain, Madrid, Valencia and with the growing Barcelona, plus in leading strength of the pound resorts and towns and low interest rates elsewhere, are middle-aged making holiday homes unemployed Spanish men. attractively affordable.”
Give bonus pay to charities plea BONUS payments received by workers should be donated to charity, the Bishop of San Sebastian has urged. Employees traditionally receive an extra month’s pay in June and December, although most civil servants stand to lose their Christmas payout to the government’s austerity measures. “Despite this, the populace should show solidarity towards those now suffering most,” said Jose Ignacio Munilla. “The crisis is a sin we are all accessories to. “Administrations compromised the future by spending money they did not have, and people bought what they did not
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SPAIN’S banks are haemorrhaging money with depositors reportedly continuing to pull cash out at a frightening rate. More than €40 billion was withdrawn in May, according to a new report from the Bank of Spain. That made total withdrawals for the first five months of the year to €163 billion, representing about 16 per cent of the nation’s GDP. Domestic banks sending money abroad, foreign lenders pulling out cash and mostly non-resident investors dumping domestic assets are said to be jointly responsible for the huge losses. The figures show that austerity measures and requests to help recapitalise Spanish banks only calmed investors temporarily.
BETTER BUYS: Ever-lower prices and a strengthening pound against the euro are giving real estate sales a ray of hope.
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Is there stamp duty on a shop rental contract?
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I am in the process of renting shop premises in Fuengirola. The rental is to be €2,100 a month, and a gestor tells me that I will have to pay stamp duty of €1,000. Is this absolutely necessary, as I have never heard of it before? D G (Costa del Sol)
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The short answer is that it is not absolutely necessary to register your contract and to pay the corresponding stamp duty, but it is a very good idea to ensure that the terms of the contract can be You and the effectively enforced. Let’s go into a little Law in Spain more detail. By David Searl The rental contract can be a simple written agreement between you and the owner of the premises. This private agreement may serve very well as long as it is perfectly clear and no serious dispute arises. However, very few contracts cover all the possible situations that can arise. What if you cannot pay the rent for a time? Is this specified? What if the landlord sells the premises? Do you have the right to continue in the shop? Usually it is better to have a formal contract, which you make before a Spanish notary, and which is then registered in a special section of the Property Registry. This registration requires payment of stamp duty, just as if you were registering the purchase of a house in your name, along with the notary fee. Your contract is then a registered legal document and its terms can be enforced more effectively. The fee for this registration has risen steadily recently and is now 1.5 per cent. This percentage is applied to the total contract amount. Your contract sounds like it comes to about €25,000 a year, which would give about €375 for the stamp duty, usually referred to as Actos Juridicos. If the agreement is for a total of three years, this would put your stamp duty somewhere around the fee set by the gestoria. David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers. You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.
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Finger of blame pointed for frauds PAY freezes, unemployment and inflation are to blame for rises in company insider frauds, according to CIFAS, the UK fraud prevention service.
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WOOLWICH ferry workers in London have finally reached agreement - after months of talks on extra compensation for additional work during the present London 2012 Olympic Games.
When a real crisis is not seen as the top priority AS many will know, I have often considered the ‘peripheral’ members of the Eurozone, and suggested means by which their problems might be resolved. Most solutions have revolved around the impoverished southern countries voluntarily quitting the Euro instead of just passively waiting until a final economic collapse forces them out. Now, however, Ambrose EvansPritchard, a leading financial correspondent, has come up with an intriguingly alternative plan. Taking Spain’s predicament as a prime example of a bad situation mainly of the national banks’ own making - rendered even worse by political interference and incompetence, he suggests that the debt-ridden peripheral countries, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Italy and perhaps Ireland - should form their own bloc. Then, using their joint ECB voting representation (against Germany’s two votes, plus a few from other ‘hard-core’ states) they should compel the European Central Bank (ECB) to comply with the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty which oblige that entity to ‘contribute to the stability of the financial system’, thus forcing a showdown. Of course, pointing as it might to ECB bond purchases, this would run contrary to Germany’s long-
FLASHBACK: Protest riots in Athens have been part of life in Greece over the last 12 months.
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standing mistrust of anything that smacks of its own taxpayers being obliged to dig even deeper than they already do, to cover the undoubted costs of such a move. It may also prove to be the proverbial last straw, leading to the hard core nations, led by Germany, storming out in protest. But if this were to happen, it might in fact be the best solution, the final cutting away of the wreckage, and leaving the path clear for a once-again prosperous Europe. With the ‘hard core’ removed from the equation, the ‘Club Med’ countries would have the Eurozone to themselves, which would of course lead to the single currency being drastically devalued on international markets. At first sight FOUR consecutive years of falls in completed this might appear home builds have been recorded in Spain a truly frightening since the 2007 peak in construction, official prospect, but just data shows. In total this represents a 74 per think about it for cent fall in the market overall. a moment.
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A devalued Euro would provide these nations with many of the advantages of reverting to their own currencies, but with the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty providing backup from the ECB. Such a realignment would, following a settling-down period with the devalued Euro, allow these countries to recover their competitiveness while honouring their euro-debt contracts. There would be difficult times of course, but for the presently-desperate Eurozone citizens, a glimmer of light in the darkness, leading eventually to the clearing of debts and, should they wish, to making a new start with their own separate currencies. Dearly as I would like to claim credit for these revolutionary ideas, it is Evans-Pritchard who must be awarded top spot on the podium, with a gold medal glinting in the sun. Ideas are wonderful, capable of changing - sometimes quite drastically - the course of individuals and nations, but they need the will to bring them to fruition. Perhaps it’s time the politicians of the peripheral states - those searching so desperately for rescue - considered such proposals. They may, after all, contain the seeds of their salvation.
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www.euroweeklynews.com WITH most of us glued to the television watching the Olympics, I thought it was a good time to use a sporting analogy to explore a popular investment approach. One event that combines all the qualities listed in the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger) is the decathlon. Decathletes have to train for and be skilled at 10 different disciplines, quite a Herculean task. To win a gold medal they need to have speed for the sprinting events, stamina for the distance events, strength for the field events, like shot put and technique for events like the pole vault. This is very impressive, but there is a group of athletes who consistently outperform even the best decathletes.The individual event champions deliver far better performances in their area of expertise. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, decathlon gold medallist Bryan Clay ran the 100m in 10.44 seconds. Usain Bolt took just 9.69 seconds in the individual event. It’s probably unfair to compare anyone to Usain Bolt, but the results of the other nine disciplines tell the same story. For example, Clay threw the javelin 70.97m, while the individual event gold medallist achieved 90.57m. Clay reached a height of 5m in the pole vault compared to the individual champion’s 5.96m. The specialist performed better than the generalist every time. You would not expect Usain Bolt to also specialise in the pole
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vault or javelin, specialists tend to be just that specialists. There are many situations in life where a specialist performs more efficiently and delivers better results than a generalist, and this is particularly true in investments. Just because an investment manager is skilled at managing UK equities, for example, does not mean he will be as successful at managing US or Japanese equities. Managers also tend to specialise in a certain style of investing, and these styles move in and out of favour according to economic and other factors. They will therefore produce impressive results in certain conditions, but below average ones in others. Some investors rely on just one or two fund managers to look after their investment capital. However, wouldn’t you prefer to have individual specialists managing the various areas of
the market your capital is invested in? You can benefit from a team of specialist investment managers though “multi manager investing”. Today most investors agree that holding different asset classes and different regions and sectors in their portfolio spreads risk. Multi manager funds add a third, and increasingly important, level of diversification in your portfolio. If you invest in a multi manager fund, you benefit from a team of specialist managers, as well as diversification across multiple investment styles within each fund, with different managers looking after each style. As an example, let’s look at the US Equity Fund offered by Russell Investments, which is recognised as a specialist in sophisticated multi manager investing. There are nine specialist managers looking after this one fund (as at June 2012), covering four styles: growth, value, market-oriented and beta reduction, and even these are split into sub-sections. This complementary blending of managers and styles can reduce investment risk, regardless of what style is in favour, and help provide more
consistent returns through different market environments. Just like a strained muscle would hamper the decathlete in all his events, if prevailing market conditions are unfavourable to a single manager’s investment approach, performance may suffer. Multi manager spreads risk as it lowers the investor’s dependence on the success of a single manager’s approach. Russell Investments carefully selects each manager based on “best in class” criteria. This means that investors can benefit from the expertise of some of the world’s leading managers across their whole equity portfolio. Russell devotes considerable resources to identifying, hiring and managing some of the best money managers in the world. It has over 200 investment analysts dedicated to finding, assessing and monitoring investment management teams globally. They aim to select managers with an exceptional ability, strong track record, robust processes and complementary skills. In the year to March 2012 it researched over 9,000 investment manager products, selecting 221 of them for specific assignments. Going back to the sporting analogy, in the world of athletics
individual champions can easily change from year to year. The same can happen with investment managers, but the multi manager firm’s research is designed to find the next champions. Each of their funds is also constantly monitored, so that managers can be changed as and when necessary to improve performance for clients. Multi manager investing is not designed to attempt to win a gold medal in just one particular season. Rather, it aims to produce consistent results, season by season, over a long-term period. It is a suitable investment approach for various investors with different needs. However, you should always discuss your requirements with a professional wealth manager like Blevins Franks, as your investment strategy should be targeted to meet your personal objectives. Blevins Franks combines investment advice with effective tax planning strategies to maximise wealth preservation opportunities.
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Tourist boost as Brits lead expat exodus SPENDING by tourists is putting bread on the table for many Spaniards this summer, and especially for the people of Madrid. Internatonal tourists spent nearly €24 million in the first half of the year, according to figures from the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. This was a 5.6 per cent improvement on figures for the same time last year. The bulk of money was due to spending by British tourists, followed by German, Nordic and then French travellers. But on the reverse side of the coin, there has been a mass exodus of British expatriates worldwide - including an estimated 150,000 plus living in Spain going back to London for the 2012 Olympics. Just over one in every five were said to have plans to return home for the Games. At the same time they would also see family, according to a bank survey.
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‘Glamping’ offers a glam side to the challenges of camping CAMPING in any shape or form is not my preferred way of enjoying life. I am not a total novice, as the following clearly displays: I once tried it in the deserts A look of Arabia at finance but almost for females sweated to death. Jane Plunkett Then I jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. also tried it com in Thailand though there I spent the entire night swatting mosquitoes and poring antiitch cream onto massive bites. And additionally I gave camping a whirl in my native Ireland, and there the wind nearly swept the tent away, while at the same time, a flood of rainwater
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Micro motoring keeps industry on road SALES of micro vehicles - which can be used by motorcycle licence holders - plus purchases of small 4x4s are increasing, but Spain’s motoring industry is otherwise in the doldrums, with new vehicle sales falling 17 per cent in July, one of the worst in history.
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UNDER CANVAS: Added extras now available with ‘glamping’. soaked my sleeping bag. Not surprisingly, I am therefore now slightly encouraged to hear about ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping). Basically it is camping, but without the mosquito swatting, neck cricks from dodgy pillows and serious sweating induced by cheap plastic tents. Glamping means instead luxurious tents, an outdoor shower, chefprepared meals, organic food, spa treatments and maybe even a butler! In these times of austerity
alternative holidays aren’t just all-therage, they are also a necessity. And luckily for us in Spain, the world of glamping is booming. On the Goglamping website, which offers details about glamping across the world, Spain features the most choices and opportunities. From Extremadura to Murcia, to Alicante and the Spanish Pyrenees, accommodation options range from beautiful traditional Bedouin tents and Safari tents to self-contained yurts and much more. Most glamping sites are set in picturesque mountain areas or cosy bays, but they are always a little off the beaten track. This equals less temptation to spend money in the local shops and restaurants. Glamping prices vary, but for four people sharing, tariffs start from only €30 a night, and just €180 per person for an entire week. Take your own food, barbecue, chill by the pool, enjoy long walks, horse ride or head for fun in the world of water sports... it all sounds appealing. And most importantly the chance to relax and get away from it all in luxury without spending a fortune you do not possess.
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Spanish architect takes forgeries fight to court A SPANISH architect, who alleges that Qatar forged nearly 1,000 street lamps she designed, has filed a lawsuit against the Gulf state. Beth GalĂ said she was invited to design the street lamps for a 10kilometre stretch of road in Doha for the 2006 Asian Games. Authorities in the gas-rich state chose the ‘Latina’ design but instead of purchasing the lights from the official manufacturer, they commissioned Ashghal, the Qatari Public Works Authority, to copy the design, the architect claims. GalĂ, together with manufacturer Santa & Cole and the Barcelona Design Centre, have now issued a public statement confirming that after six years of attempting to reach an amicable agreement, she plans to press ahead with a legal case. “The case is now in the hands of the Courts of Barcelona and one of the largest acts of piracy in the history of design committed by a sovereign state is now being made public,â€? GalĂ said in a recent statement published on the
LIT UP: Doha, the capital of Qatar, where forged Spanish-designed street lamps have allegedly been installed. Barcelona Design Centre website. Catalina-based GalĂ said Ashghal requested Santa & Cole to submit lighting designs for a project for Al Waab Street in 2005. GalĂ submitted five designs with models and technical specifications and adapted the design of the Latina light. Ashghal installed approximately
900 forgeries of the light in 2006, said GalĂ. Javier Nieto Santa, Chairman of Santa & Cole, said the forgery shows a complete disregard for copyright. “It is unbelievable that Qatar, a sovereign nation and member of the World Intellectual Property Organisation, could commit such a large case of forgery.â€?
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FAST-FOOD firms in Chile still use toys to attract child customers, despite a ban. Statistics show nearly 25 per cent of all six-year-olds in the country suffer from obesity.
Down to earth AN Australian man claims he was kept on hold for 15 hours by national airline Qantas, during which time he read a book entitled ‘Judgment in Managerial Decision Making’. The carrier says it has no record of the call.
Golden rule is to keep asking one simple question In the first of a new monthly series, Nigel Fitzpatrick looks at how to buy a business BUYING a business in Spain is a daunting prospect when you are from another country. The language barriers, the process plus the red tape make it at times seem impossible, yet actually it’s fairly straightforward. Buying a business here in Spain is no different to buying one in the UK or in other parts of Europe. But there is a simple question to keep asking yourself in Spain. “Would I do this elsewhere, including in the UK?� If the answer is no, then invariably it’s right. The golden rule is not to get carried away with it all and keep your head; after all, you are about to go into business! Number One rule is to always appoint a well-known and recommended lawyer. He or she as a lawyer will negotiate on your behalf with the Spanish business owner and landlord (if language is a problem) and help you get the best deal. You may well be purchasing a business run by someone originally from the UK, and because of no language barriers, you may think you don’t need a lawyer. Wrong! Prepare yourself for the purchase, sit down and structure a personal business plan.
Nigel Fitzpatrick
Research the business in question. Do your ‘due diligence’ and don’t rush in. Visit the business at different times of the day, sit outside and watch. Do this for a week and it will provide a good understanding of the situation. Do not ignore potential competitors. See how and what they are doing. Build your knowledge and use it to full advantage when starting your business.
How long does it take to buy a business? Purchasing is not a lengthy procedure as long as all financing arrangements run smoothly and to plan, and normally can be completed in a matter of weeks. A lawyer will normally charge â‚Ź80â‚Ź1,500 for the conveyancing work carried out, and an opening licence, if needed, costs in the region of â‚Ź600.
Next month: I will cover how to compile a business plan. Every business should have one!
Email – info@businessownersdirect.com Tel – 0034 91 123 4006
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Cancer and quake survivor has a clear eye for charity Globetrotting freelance journalist Ulrica Marshall survived the 2011 Japanese earthquake and has now lived in Spain with her family for just seven months. Nicole Hallett reports. Tell us about your debut novel $Expat Wives. Stranger than fiction stories on events witnessed or heard, set to a fictional account of a British woman living in Japan with her family. It is an eyeopener and armchair visit to Japan, although also partially set in Mallorca. Why donate the profits to Run for the Cure Foundation? I am a breast cancer survivor and led an Englishspeaking support group in Tokyo. A friend and fellow survivor established it to help Japanese women receive early diagnosis. Most like to meet? A Hollywood producer keen on turning $Expat Wives into a TV series or movie.
Present work? I write a weekly column for EWN. Future plans? Another novel; really different in the light, tongue-in-cheek tone of $Expat Wives. Scariest experience? In Tokyo during the 2011 earthquake; I thought I was facing the final curtain. Then there was aftershock after aftershock and the radiation scare. Seeing all the horror of people who suffered major losses. Funniest? Six people arriving at my apartment in Japan to change the dishwasher and they returned one week later to ensure it was working to capacity. I guess that is why they have full employment.
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Vital Statistics • Born: Sweden • Lives: Mallorca • Age: Old enough to know better, young enough not to care • Status: Married with two young daughters • Hobbies: Snow ski-ing. • Best thing about Spain: Family-focused • Worst: Tardiness • Always in fridge: Alioli, avocado and a rosado wine • Previously lived: Sweden, UK, France, Japan • Loves: Sun • Dislikes: Bullies
EWN COMMENT A study in perpetual motion SPAIN’S short-selling crackdown can bring only short-term benefits and the ban is a threat to liquidity and the functions of the markets, experts warned. Markets are not NGOs and they have little remorse for the misery they inflict with their lust for
constant movement. The economic crisis might be a battlefield for Spain and its government but for the markets and speculators it is simply a croupier’s table.
A drop in the ocean FORMER presidents and ministers must now choose between the 24-month payment routinely granted on leaving office and earnings from their public or private employment. State handouts to those least requiring them are a covetable feature of public life and the measure is a step in the right direction. Nevertheless ‘shut’ and ‘stable door’ come to mind, while a cull of aides and close advisers is still sorely needed.
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IN his letter (Issue 1412) Andrew Coates asked why public transport terminates so early in Spain. I believe local town halls have an arrangement with taxi drivers. In most leading countries public transport continues with a night service, even if a restricted service. I would gladly pay up to €1 more on top of my usual €1.40 to get out of Benidorm at 2am than pay €14 for a taxi for the same trip. I would rather spend that money on a show or a meal. Spain would do well financially if they encourage people to stay in town for the night and spend money rather than people getting on the 10pm bus back to their towns. The same goes for the airport. The last bus leaves at 11pm when flights are still arriving in the early hours of the morning. M Hughes, Altea, (Alicante)
A little late IT is commendable that the European Commission has sent €21.1 million to Spain to cover the cost of the Lorca earthquake (Issue 1413). However, this is 15 months later. Surely this money to repair the streets, railway lines, water supply and sewage as well as re-housing 10,000 residents, who lost their homes, should have come sooner. Ah, well, better late than never, I suppose. Rachel Button, Almeria
Much better I LIVE just outside Javea Port and frequently walk in the area referred to by Phil Harding in his letter (Issue 1412). The two ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs with his letter show how use of this public thoroughfare has benefited by the removal of the tables and chairs beside the sea wall. No longer is it a narrow and often terribly congested obstacle course. It has become a beautiful, wide and spacious walk, to be appreciated and enjoyed by all residents, visitors and cyclists. A pleasure to view and use and a huge asset to the port’s water frontage. The mayor should be congratulated for his foresight in enforcing the regulations which have brought about this splendid transformation. Peter Twelftree, Javea (Alicante)
Street cheer FURTHER to the article ‘Large botellon crowds affect local tourism’ (Almeria,
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I AM 14 years old and have lived in Spain nearly seven years. I enjoy spending lots of time on the beach near my house. I love photography and would like to go to university and study it. This photo was taken one evening when I was walking along the beach and the sun started to set. I picked a good spot behind some tall dry grass and took a few photos. The sky was absolutely beautiful. The colours were amazing and the sea was very calm. SUNSET: A pleasing beachside photo.
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Issue 1413). This trend started in the 80s with Andalucia workers wanting to enjoy a cheap drink outside instead of paying bar prices. In the 90s young people adopted it and it is now standard practice. I think they should provide an area away from residential homes so that they are not a nuisance. If they wanted to they could charge €2 for entry, which would then pay for the cleaning staff to clear up the mess the next day. Louise Linnen, Almeria
Bouncing back FOLLOWING the opening of a popular supermarket chain our two little shops in Javea and Benissa started to lose business. The town hall were not much help. Our prices have always been the best around as we have not got large
overheads. We have worked in our business for nearly 18 years and it upset us when suddenly we had to fight for our survival. The town hall employed an authoritarian policeman and in September alone we had three parking tickets for unloading our van and, as is usual, parking spaces disappeared in the village, and trees and paved areas were put in instead. This seems to be happening all around the Costa Blanca. I cannot understand their logic. They do not care for their local businesses. They only thing we could do, other than close, like the majority of little shops, was to move into our present premises and we have not looked back since, and with the help of our EWN advert we are definitely on the way up. Julie Day, by email
Helping hand I WOULD like to thank the EWN and Paul Deed for all their help prior to me opening my cancer research charity shop in La Nucia. The shop was empty with no sign of donations. Paul came along and took a picture of me with my empty shelves and did a piece about it in the paper. After it appeared in the paper (Issue 1408), the phone did not stop ringing and the shop was soon full. We are now due to open thanks to
9 - 15 August 2012 Mallorca the generous EWN readers. If the EWN and Paul had not come to my rescue, I fear the shop would never have opened. Gary Burr, Finestrat (Alicante)
Heartbreaking I KNOW hundreds of thousands of cows must be slaughtered in Spain, but I found the story on the 5,000 horses killed each month due to the crisis heartbreaking (Issue 1413). It is a shame there is such a long waiting list at animal charities. They do the best they can in difficult circumstances and really need all the help they can get from the public so they can help these animals. JB, Mojacar (Almeria)
Travel alert I WOULD advise passengers to keep hand luggage with them when travelling with a certain airline, especially if there are valuable items inside. My daughter was travelling with hand luggage only. Because the flight was full they offered to put her case through free of charge, which she did. When home, she found her case had been unzipped and a letter ripped open and the contents removed. Her make-up was tipped out and an expensive shaver taken. My neighbour has also had things removed from his case a few months ago and I had things taken from mine in January of this year.
L Grinyer, Cartama (Malaga)
Trade in trams I AGREE with Peter Wilkinson’s letter (27/7) concerning the ‘ill-conceived’ tramway of Velez Malaga and Torre del Mar where there are only 75,000 people. In Morocco, the recently opened tramway connecting Rabat and Sale serves a population well in excess of two million. The tramway under construction in Casablanca will serve in the region of six million people. I read recently that Velez were wondering what to do with the carriages. Perhaps they should try and sell them to the Casablanca Tram. Peter Sanderson, Estepona (Malaga)
Stolen plants TORREVIEJA Town Hall has spent time and money on improving the area in Calla Salinas, Los Balcones. It looks really good. They planted trees and plants and water them frequently but someone has already pinched four plants from opposite our home. What low-lifes! Barbara Dale, Torrevieja (Alicante)
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Oddly, the Olympics keep getting their own back
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
Good luck to Britain in winning more medals.
‘Hey Jude’ keeps rearing its annoying head. This song was the McCartney composition that kept me at number two in the British charts for 23 weeks and subsequently cost me a fortune. So all of you who wrote and gloated can gain even more satisfaction knowing this stroke of utter mistiming keeps coming back to haunt me.
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As this week’s final word on these glorious Games, I would like to add I have never been more delighted to be so utterly wrong and hope by the time you read this I will have been proven even more of a nit. As a final, final word, I still consider many of the events that have brought a whole swathe of medals, are not open to the hoi polloi, and are restricted to the privileged few and not as
accessible as they should be. Horse-riding, rowing and sailing, to name but a few. Another wonderful result this week was seeing those ‘parents from hell’* jailed for 25 years for the ‘honour’ murder of their beautiful 17year-old daughter. And what wonderful words from the judge when he told them, and I quote: ‘Shafilea was a determined, able and ambitious girl who wanted to live a life which was normal
in a country in which you had chosen to live and bring up your children. ‘However, you could not tolerate the life Shafilea wanted to live. Although she went to local schools you objected to her socialising with fellow white pupils. You objected to her wearing Western clothes and objected to her having contact with boys. You wanted your family to live in Pakistan in Warrington’. Well done, judge! Couldn’t have put it better myself! Keep the faith, Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com *Iftikar and Farzana Ahmed, strict Muslims from Pakistan, were found guilty of the 2003 honour killing of their daughter Shafilea. They suffocated the 17-year-old in front of their four other children at their home in Warrington, Cheshire, after she rejected a forced marriage in Pakistan.
AN Italian man who told his cousin he had ‘no balls’ will now have to pay a fine. The judge has ruled that the insult had an ‘injurious quality’ to the male pride.
Bruce advice WORLD leaders should listen to Bruce Springsteen for economic advice, claims Australian Treasurer, Wayne Swan. He says the American rocker’s lyrics predict economic hardship way before economists pay attention.
Whale tale DON’T you hate it when you go for a swim only to find a dead 30-tonne whale in the pool? That’s what happened to Sydney swimmers last week, after heavy rain washed the sea creature inland.
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WELL, now I know how Michael Fish felt. For those of you who don’t know who I’m referring to, Michael Fish was the TV weatherman who scornfully dismissed warnings that Britain was in the path of an approaching hurricane. The following day the whole country was flattened by the worst storm in living memory! My predictions for the Olympics were so akin to Mr Fish and so short of the mark I’m delighted! In my somewhat pathetic defence, however, I was referring mainly to track events and although I knew Jessica Ennis and Mo Farah were in with a chance, we didn’t have much more in the bag. Hopefully I’ll be proven wrong about that as well. Oddly, these Olympics do keep getting their own back.
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Why are the British the butt of Olympic-size fitness jokes? I
N a recent UK medical journal, the British were labelled one of the laziest populations in the world. Lazier even than the Americans, a nation not known for their love of walking. Anywhere. Twice as lazy as the French. More than 63 per cent of Brits fail to get off their butts to carry out the recommended 150 minutes of weekly activity needed to maintain basic good health. Now, why are the British less active as a nation? I’d say the weather has something to do with it. I mean, who really enjoys going for a nice jog in the rain or NORA JOHNSON snow? Nora, who has lived on the Costa del Sol for a Then, there’s the number of years, is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. distance to work, invariably necessitating a bus, train or car journey. Labour-saving devices knackered from working like washing machines and longer hours and more days lighter vacuum cleaners play than anywhere else in Europe their part as well. might have a lot to do with it, And just being plain too!
Breaking Views
RULE OF TV: A killer for the couch potato. But the killer? It’s got to be the TV. More than anything else, it welds a significant number of the population to the couch. Keeping up with the ‘soaps’ to be able to converse with peers. Or the latest reality/makeover show to see people cry because they’ve just sung for their sick mum,
or because they’re remembering their dead cats, or because they’ve just been made over by Gok. That such idleness results in sickness - often major health problems - isn’t surprising. It isn’t surprising either that it results in a massive load on the NHS and the Exchequer.
Now, I’m not suggesting Brits hurl themselves about like rippling-muscled Olympian athletes. On the contrary, an acquaintance has a couple of simple ‘rules’ he sticks to. He uses the car as little as possible. Once parked, the car stays parked. The rest is done on foot, by bike or public transport. He never take lifts or escalators where there are stairs. Oh, and he walks a couple of kilometres a day. No big deal, but he does it every day… and that’s what counts. So, you could be spending your next 20 years being spoon fed by a nurse after a massive stroke. Or, if you exercise, spend the next 20 years chasing the nurse at Bradley Wiggins-speed around the front room. Your choice!
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hen my father moved to Mallorca 10 years or so ago, I thought to myself, “Mallorca? Ugh!” There I was, living in London, having never set foot on Balearic soil, thinking I knew it all and that Mallorca was absolutely the last place on earth I would ever want to visit. Why? Because I suppose I had read or heard about it somewhere, probably in connection with a horror story about Magalluf. What a shame that Mallorca is still being tarred with the same brush. I had a reason to visit Mallorca,
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to see my dad, otherwise wild horses wouldn’t have got me on the plane. So you can imagine my shock when I arrived on the island to find that the streets weren’t littered with inebriated teenagers puking into gutters but that in fact Mallorca truly is a jewel of the Mediterranean. Without that first visit I would probably still have the same opinion of a place which I now love and call my home. Imagine how many people there are in the UK reading articles about Magalluf and assuming that must mean the whole of Mallorca and thinking, “nope, never in a million years will I go there, it’s just not for me”. On the one hand it is vital to get the message out to the young visitors bound for Magalluf that they need to make sure they don’t put themselves at risk by getting so drunk they don’t know what they are doing, and on the other hand it’s very damaging to the image of our island to only ever see newspaper stories and TV programmes showing the 5 per cent of the worst of the worst stories and never covering the 95 per cent of positive news. We all believe what we hear and see in the media. I think the situation in Magalluf has to be controlled, there need to be working methods put in to practice to keep young people safe. Councillor Angela Guerro has already been meeting with local business owners in the Calvia area to find
The Tramuntana Mountains are spectacular. constructive and intelligent ways to address the problems, and I am confident things will change in Magalluf. We need to educate the visitors about the dangers of excess alcohol and drugs: you wouldn’t blame a mountain if an inexperienced skier broke their leg on a ‘black run’ when they knew they should still be on the nursery slopes, so let’s make sure our island isn’t taking the blame for the actions of a minority of young people taking risks. The same scenes in Magalluf can be seen in a lot of towns and cities in the UK on a Saturday night. The differences are that alcohol is cheaper here, and if you’re on holiday every night is a Saturday night. So regulations please, and quick. In the meantime, we’ve got to get the message out that Mallorca is so many other things as well. We welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to Mallorca to participate in winter sports. Mallorca is the cycling capital of the Europe, if not the world. The cyclists from Team GB and Team SKY all train here throughout the winter season. We have an incredible nautical tradition, and
several regattas throughout the year, from the big boy Super Yachts down to the diminutive dinghies. We have the most spectacular beaches, especially along the east coast, no one knows about them. (Perhaps we should keep quiet about those!). We have thousands of great quality restaurants, even Michelin stars. There is the diversity of entertainment: from world class DJs at BCM to headline acts at Mallorca Rocks to the ballet at Palma Auditorium and everything in between. We have the Tramuntana Mountains which were granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO, we have the spectacular Cathedral in Palma, and a rich and fascinating history to delve into. Despite the stories about the terrible accidents in Magalluf, Mallorca is a very safe and peaceful place to live and holiday. Children and families are respected: you can turn up to a restaurant with kids in tow and not be frowned at! We have fabulous fiestas all year, breathtaking scenes when the almond blossom is in bloom, and as one friend said, if it weren’t amazing you wouldn’t get the rich and famous on holiday here.
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HE culture of social drink driving tolerance in Spain is more relaxed than it is in Northern Europe. It reminds me of times when, in the 1960s, my friends, most of them police officers, would meet up at the Royal Oak. Some were on duty; some were not. “Where are you off to, Phil?” I would ask midway through the evening. I would then be told that there was some police work to see to; taking a statement or attending an incident. To say we were drunk would be an exaggeration, but without question we were, by today’s standards, unfit to be behind the wheel of a car. Then, when officers patrolled there was what we regarded as a culture of tolerance. The usual procedure was a finger wagging unless the driver was clearly drunk, then he or she would be breathalysed. The officers, and for the large part the community, felt the balance was right. The jury’s still out on that bar-debate subject. Recently it was announced by Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz and Director of the DGT Maria Segui that of those tested for drink driving during a recent
A real sting in the tail was my coke spiked? Mike Walsh vwww.michaelwalsh.es Mike Walsh. Based the Costa Blanca, international journalist, author and professional writer: ex-business assessment executive Guild of Master Craftsmen. European correspondent Boston Revolutionary Radio.
campaign only 1 per cent tested positive. I imagine that does not include the blind-eye, ‘mind how you go, sir,’ results. My doctor once told me he attends many social occasions; as a teetotaller he gets more enjoyment from parties than do the drinkers. He told me: “Because I keep my wits about me, I enjoy the camaraderie more with the bonus that I am an amused spectator of those who get tipsy.” In Spain I have on occasion slightly pushed my luck and been glad of the more relaxed
GOLDEN RULE: Don’t drink and drive, stick to the soft drinks.
approach when I arrived home without being tested. I reckon I had more to fear from the braying of the holier than thou
1 per cent sanctimonious brigade who wouldn’t dab an alcoholic-laden dressing on a wound before driving.
I changed with the times; as a writer I cover a lot of ground across Europe for which I need to hire cars. I also have a lifestyle to consider and concede that being caught positive would be nothing short of calamitous. I bit the bullet. My friend questioned why I no longer bonded with the boys. When I told him, he said he would join me in self-denial. We two stuck to cokes and our small group thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. No one likes to be roadside checked and I cannot describe the feel good factor I felt at knowing that if stopped I had nothing to fear. Ironically there is a sting in the tail; I did suffer from a mild attack of gastro-enteritis in the early hours. Awaiting me in the morning was a missed email from my Ukrainian girlfriend, Nadia: ‘Enjoy your evening, but avoid drinking coke.’
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Eat like a champion WITH a certain international sporting event in full swing, health websites have been abuzz with advice on how to eat like an Olympian. British Olympic swimmer Gemma Spofforth has revealed she cuts out sugar prior to an event, and abstained from chocolate, ice cream and sweets prior to setting a world record in 2009. Meanwhile, taekwondo competitor Jade Jones swears by protein bars to supplement her diet. As well as helping her post-training recovery, this helps to keep her feeling fuller longer. Doctors do not recommend trying the Olympic rowing team diet, however. A heavyweight rower has to consume around 6,000 calories a day, more than twice the recommended daily allowance. This includes breakfast, second breakfast, lunch, post-training snack, dinner and a bedtime snack, as well as various sports drinks during training.
Sunscreen dilemma: To use or not to use COULD you be using too much sun cream?, The Telegraph asked last week. While sunscreen is important in preventing skin cancer, The Telegraph points out that vitamin D, which our bodies produce from sunlight, is good for our health. The NHS suggests spending 10-15 minutes in the sun without sunscreen every day to get the correct amount of the sunshine vitamin. However, with skin cancer on the increase, Cancer Research UK urges the public to stay safe.
BALANCED DIET: Athletes follow various eating regimes.
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By Vicky Knill BIKINI season is upon us, but is there a way to get the body beautiful without giving up croquetas and cañas? A solution may be at hand... French cosmetics company Velds has launched a perfume that claims to help weight loss. Prends-moi was created following extensive ‘aromatherapeutic’ and ‘neurocosmetic’ research. Independent tests showed that 75 per cent of women felt the perfume limited their need to snack and 73 per cent said they felt a feeling of pleasure after using it. Statistics do not make clear how much weight the women lost. Some are sceptical of the claims including Dr Kim Bell-Anderson from the University of Sydney who told the Sydney Morning Herald that there
were ‘absolutely no peer reviewed publications to support this product’. The perfume does not
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Former AIDS sufferer speaks out TIMOTHY RAY BROWN, also known as ‘The Berlin Patient’, addressed the media in Washington DC recently as doctors announced that he was “cured of AIDS and will remain cured.” Brown underwent a stem cell transplant of his immune system, using cells from a donor who was genetically immune to the HIV virus. Brown was diagnosed with HIV while studying in Berlin in 1995 and was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2006. After trying chemotherapy unsuccessfully, in 2007 his doctors suggested the new treatment. He has not taken his HIV medication since the day of the transplant. Since then, he has become a figure of inspiration to AIDS sufferers around the world, and has established a new foundation in his name. However, Steven Yuki, part of a team who claimed at International Workshop on HIV and Hepatitis Virus in Sitges, Spain back in June, claims they might have found some of the virus still in his body. Brown is adamant that any remnants of the virus are dead and cannot replicate, declaring: “Let me be clear. I am HIVnegative.” Doctors say the case is highly unusual, and may not lead to a widelyavailable cure, due to danger, expense and the scarcity of stem cell donors with the necessary gene mutation. On his blog Brown remains optimistic, saying: “My dream is to not be the man who stands before you and says ‘I am cured’, but to be the man who stands before you and says ‘We are cured’.”
Storm rages over best treatment for CFS By Vicky Knill CONTROVERSY raged over a study claiming that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) was the most cost-effective way to treat chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study examined the cost-effectiveness of different treatments for sufferers of the illness, which affects between 120,000 and 200,000 people in Spain. It found that there was a roughly 63 per cent chance that CBT would be the best choice, graded exercise therapy was ranked second at just over 25 per cent, while pacing (avoiding overexertion) scored only 2.6 per cent. Professor Paul McCrone, lead author of the study, said: “Investment would be justified in terms of improving quality of life for patients and could actually save costs to society if the impact on family members is taken into account.” However, The ME Association
(which represents UK sufferers) was critical of the findings. Spokesman Dr Charles Shepherd said that the results “do not match the feedback that we consistently receive from people with ME and CFS.” He argued that ME and chronic fatigue syndrome were umbrella terms for a variety of problems, and could not be prescribed a uniform treatment. He also alleged that those who prescribe CBT falsely believe that there is no physiological problem behind these illnesses and that “symptoms are largely maintained by abnormal illness beliefs.” The ME Association pointed to their own surveys, where more than 50 per cent of patients found that CBT made no difference, exercise caused more than half to get worse, while 70 per cent felt pacing had a positive effect. DIFFERENCE OF OPINION: Experts split over best treatment.
Happy pessimists A RECENTLY-PUBLISHED book explores the power of negative thinking and promotes the idea of embracing failure and pessimism as a route to happiness. Unlike many self-help books, ‘The Antidote: Happiness for people who can’t stand positive thinking’ argues that we spend so much time trying to be happy, that it is actually making us miserable. Instead, author Oliver Burkeman adopts a technique known as ‘negative path’, which promotes thinking that however bad things are, they could always be worse. NEGATIVE THINKING: Embrace pessimism as a route to happiness.
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THE story starts in Manhattan. Blue (Bluebell) Byrne works in New York fashion marketing, and needs the ultimate in accessories - a bitchproof suit. She had it made by bespoke tailors, cut with precision for sheer cutting edge class. Blue is sent on a top fashion marketing assignment - to work in Dublin, Ireland. She sets off for Dublin. It’s the one place she swore she’d never
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Looking for answers? They are there if only you go to the right source. There is no 'quick fix' this week and you need to delve deeper to get the information you need. It will be tempting to take a short cut but,believe me, it will not be worth the hassle in the longer term. Once you have the right facts you are truly in charge of what happens next.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK:
Taking a more forceful approach with an authority figure will work only in short bursts. Nagging on and on won't, but you do need to get your point across.
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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The thing that you have to tackle this week is uppermost in your mind, but don't dwell on it. Write it down and what you intend doing about it, then put it away. Relax and get on with other things. When you do come to take it out again and face the situation it will be
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You are very much in two minds about how to deal with a personal situation. Ask yourself which approach will help and which will do nothing to help at all. Although you want to shout at someone and feel negative at times, hold fire.
Getting a romantic situation wrong could cause a humourous moment this weekend. I am not telling you this so you can avoid it. You could do with a good laugh right now. Planning ahead is your preferred method but sometimes it is the last-minute decision that brings the best results.
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Imposing restrictions on someone else also imposes restrictions on you. Why? Well, you have to hang around and see that your wishes are followed and take further action if they are not. Wouldn't it be easier to find some kind of compromise?
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Avoid getting involved in other people's arguments. There is no way that you can come out a winner if you do. Taking a step backwards is sometimes the best thing. You have been down this path before, and did your intervention do any good? Go and trim the roses or sort out those rockery stones instead.
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Born in Malaga on August 10, 1960, he is a famous actor, producer, director and singer. His full name is Jose Antonio Dominguez Banderas, although he took his motherʼs surname for the stage when he joined a theatre troupe, beginning an acting career that would lead him to be one of the best known Spanish actors in the world. Although he is a self-declared agnostic, he visits his home town to participate in Easter processions every year.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
The need to be popular midweek could see you veer off track on a business matter. You have been warned and will be able to avoid it if you wish. Do not underestimate how much hassle a wrong move could cause you. On the domestic front, you are able to fully relax and enjoy good company.
Having been dashing about like a mad thing, you find this week a refreshing change. Only when you slow down do you realise how much you have been doing and just how tired you have become. There are some social engagements that you would not miss for the world, however.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)
As someone is not showing the required amount of interest in your activities, you need a plan. Telephoning them and pointing out what you have achieved is one way, but it's not cool. Getting a few people together and using someone else to blow your trumpet for you is better.
By using your intuition midweek, you will be able to solve a small problem at the weekend. Thinking ahead sometimes seems a waste of time to you because circumstances have a way of changing, but it makes sense to put in a bit of extra effort if you are able to avoid aggravation.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
Just joking “Do you believe in life after death?” A boss asked one of his employees. “Actually, I do,” replied the subordinate. “Well, so do I,” the boss went on. “Because after you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother’s funeral, she stopped in to see you.”
A mistake seems a small thing until someone notices it. Although you feel that they are making a mountain out of a molehill, it still leaves a nasty feeling. Get out and do something completely different at the weekend. Not only will it blow the cobwebs away, but it will also put in perspective any negative thoughts.
SU DOKU HOW TO PLAY Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
A business colleague may be less than honest with you. When it is a small matter you are used to them bending the truth. This is not, however, something that you will want to let go by, so stay on your toes. On the home front, you tend to be snappy with loved ones because you are feeling stressed.
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1. Britain (and the British Empire) adopted the Gregorian calendar 2. Charles Darwin published On the Origin of the Species 3. Christopher Columbus (Cristobal Colon) reached the Americas 4. First successful English daily newspaper (Daily Courant) was published 5. Great Fire of London began 6. Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn 7. Marco Polo first visited China 8. Lord Howard of Effingham and Francis Drake defeated the Spanish Armada 9. Suez Canal was opened 10. The houses of Lancaster and York fought the Wars of the Roses
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Crosswords CRYPTIC Across 8 Doctor with a jab, not completely harsh (7) 9 First part of evolution going to seed (5) 10 Not exactly the nicest day for our group (9) 11 Does Royal Mail accept payment in fish? (3) 12 Rail transport that is intended for cheese (4) 13 Before much time has elapsed a nobleman takes that over there (5,2) 16 Pickpocket is returning to fashionable flat (7) 19 Couch from the Courts of Appeal (4) 22 Ron goes back for conjunction (3) 23 Fine pottery, or a pencil, perhaps (9) 24 The road to the rescue boat is harsh (5) 25 Starts with groups over the side (4,3) Down 1 We use Sid to write lyric poetry for us (5) 2 The Queen brings in ʻRule Britanniaʼ composer for profitable scheme (6) 3 Start playing new super kit (6,2) 4 A predicament caused by disorderly capers (6) 5 Further news reports that the Italian capital is thrown into confusion (4) 6 Oxford University attempt to contain constant expression of public disapproval (6)
ENGLISH - SPANISH The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Worse (4) 3 To kiss (5) 8 Plug (electrical) (7) 9 Abuchear (3) 10 Cave (5) 11 Meat (5) 12 Comer (3) 13 Ruso (7) 14 Céspedes (5) 15 Ciervo (4)
Co d e B r e a ke r 7 Sheet used to cultivate flowers (7) 14 Takes into account the appearance of spectres (8) 15 Musician paints his heart out (7) 17 Television show that sounds corny? (6) 18 Force the last of you into evening wear (6) 20 Ensign aboard vessel? (6) 21 Chef in kitchen returns with a weapon (5) 23 Keep making a little dog (4)
QUICK Across 1/1D Closely cropped hairstyle (4,3) 3 Devout (5) 8 Piece of land (7) 9 End parts of sleeves (5) 10 Fashion (5) 11 Deduce (7) 12 Demand (6) 14 Jockey shorts (6) 17 Betrayer (7) 19 Crush (5) 21 Sharp metal projection (5) 22 Discolour (7) 24 Tiny arachnids (5) 25 Joke (4)
Down 1 Predicador (8) 2 Orquesta (9) 4 Ejercicio (físico) (8) 5 Berenjena (9) 6 Storm cloud (8) 7 To govern (rule) (8)
Down 1 See 1 Across 2 Ahead of time (5) 3 Penalise (6) 4 Happen (5) 5 Be enough (7) 6 Tags (6) 7 Evaluates (8) 10 Light-headed (8) 13 Sports ground (7) 15 Account (6) 16 Free (6) 18 Robbery (5) 20 Select group (5) 23 Head covering (3)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Smew, 4 Athos, 9 Israeli, 10 Blini, 11 Hated, 12 Bayonet, 13 Stolen, 15 Hot rod, 19 Pitcher, 21 Elbow, 23 Gamma, 24 Braille, 25 Nidus, 26 Mayo. Down: 2 Merit, 3 Wheedle, 4 Akimbo, 5 Hobby, 6 Spinner, 7 Lights, 8 Gift, 14 Ottoman, 16 Over arm, 17 Downer, 18 Tribes, 19 Page, 20 Hoard, 22 Billy. QUICK - Across: 1 Sociable, 5 Pass, 9 Bliss, 10 Premier, 11 Odd, 12 Infer, 13 Scary, 14 Bigot, 17 Year, 19 Mesh, 21 Spent, 24 Stout, 25 Incur, 27 Cot, 28 Regatta, 29 Terse, 30 Mate, 31 Fearless. Down: 1 Subsidy, 2 Chief, 3 Absorb, 4 Lapdog, 6 Agitate, 7 Sorry, 8 Feast, 15 Imp, 16 Own, 18 Amongst, 20 Harness, 21 State, 22 Escape, 23 Titter, 24 Scram, 26 Carve.
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Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (AROUSE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Sick, 3 Etapa, 6 Caras, 8 Adios, 10 Col, 11 Erizo, 12 Leave, 13 Ola, 14 Sweet, 15 Steep, 16 Gorra, 17 Lake. Down: 1 Success, 2 Carnicero, 4 Toallas, 5 Primavera, 7 Scooter, 9 Siempre.
1. Unscramble the name of an American singer-songwriter, pianist and actress: NO JAR SHONE 2. Unscramble the name of an awardwinning 2001 American biographical drama film (three words): LEAF BUD MINUTIA
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AROUSE(10) Breach Desire Dodged Double Endure Lasted Lusted Matron Meteor Nursed Panted Pillow Resist Rugged Steals Stripe Troops Turned
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NOTORIOUS: But the resort boasts a white sandy beach and a glorious turquoise sea. balcony with the aim of landing in a pool. However, it has left many dead, police and hoteliers horrified and the rest of us mystified at what the attraction is. On this occasion, the skies were clear apart from the odd low-flying plane advertising the megaclubs like BCM and Mallorca Rocks, but the day was young and we had many Magalufian experiences ahead of club-time.
WaveHouse is a recent addition - a chance for punters to try surfing or boarding in a controlled environment. Lots of fun - with only one A&E visit - but the suspected broken rib was merely bruised, alongside the ego. By lunchtime, Magaluf is in full swing - there is really no need to bring a book - you can while away the hours reading charming tank-top slogans, such as ‘On it
‘til we vomit’ and ‘All in favour of Viagra, please rise’. Sausages and beans are no longer the mainstay here; for the more discerning diner, you need only head to the brand new Nikki Beach where dishes range from sushi to sexy salad (their term) and chateaubriand. The bill will be about the same as most punters paid for their package holiday, but target
clients arrive on yachts or in Bentleys, though some seemingly - leave in police cars. During our late lunch, one man (allegedly a well-known, local restaurateur) punched the lights out of another, leading to a swift invasion of scores of police… I expected to witness the odd drunken fight, but not here. After lunch, we swerved the banana boats on the beach in favour of the upside-down house Katmandu, with its 4D cinema and stomach-turning games and rides. Worth a visit but best go before, not after, lunch as we found... Finally, we were ready for the pièce de résistance - BCM Planet Dance. My little troupe was excited to see brilliant singer Jessie J. We were fashionably late at 8pm, but JJ’s appearance on stage was closer to 11pm and four songs later she jetted off to a similarly brief appearance in Ibiza. All in all it was a curious sort of day, not devoid of danger. One to be recommended or repeated? Sure, just top up your insurance policies first.
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Luigi’s Pizzeria Venezia is a chef. “We also make our own dough and grow our own aromatic herbs.” “Our most popular menu item is the Tagliatelle Venezia which is made with prawns,
white wine, courgettes, mushrooms, onion, dill and cream.” Pizzaria Venezia opened in 2001 and despite being based in a tourist area, gets a lot of repeat business. “I would say about 80 per cent of my clients are regulars, many of whom have become good friends. We have many Spanish, English, German and Scandinavian clients.” One of the special features of the restaurant is a private plant filled terrace. “The table can sit up to 10 people, but many of my customers like to reserve it for romantic evenings,” said Luigi. “Since it is in the open air it is possible for people to smoke if they wish.” Pizzaria Venezia is open every day of the week from 2.30pm until 4pm and 6pm until midnight. “We have a special three-course set-menu for €20 including half a bottle of wine or a pint of beer or soft drinks,” said Luigi.
Birthday celebrations at Pizzaria Venezia. There are two steak, two chicken, two pasta and a pizza option for the main course. “For those who do not want a three-course meal, it is possible to dine at Pizzaria Venezia for around €15, including drinks. There is also a €9.50 three-course lunch menu of the day,” said Luigi.
“We have a great selection of Italian and Spanish wines and on Thursday nights we have a special BBQ, which is popular.” “We invite all our customers to a free Limoncello before they leave,” said Luigi who hails from Florence and Venice in Italy.
Pizzaria Venezia also offers a pizza take-away service. Either call 971 683 288 or come directly. Pizzaria Venezia Avenida Pedro Vaquer Rames 22 (by the pharmacy), Magalluf. Email: Luigivenezia2@yahoo.es Tel: 971 683 288.
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- MALLORCA ROCKS - W.A.R! featuring Skream & Benga. Doors open 7pm. Tickets €25 to €40 (€15 for residents) - PIANO CONCERT – “White & Black” series as part of the 34th International Music Festival in Deya. Works by Scarlatti, Liszt and Beethoven 9pm at Son Marroig. Tickets €10 - €20. - CONCERT – David Gomez plays piano by candlelight at Capdepera's Castle. Starting at 10pm. Tickets €20 & €30. - FIESTA in Can Picafort all this week leading up to the famous duck–throwing this Sunday. This year only plastic ducks will be thrown and watermelons for the swimmers to collect. At 10pm picnic with musical performances at the Plaza Cervantes. • Fri & Sat August 10 & 11
- FIESTA – El Toro. Start of the El Toro fiestas that continue until 15th. - BALLET – “Sleeping Beauty” by the Moscow Ballet Palma at Palma’s Auditorium. Tickets €27 - €35 at
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KNOW it was a chilly January so maybe Mallorca couples cuddled up together because I have never seen so many pregnant ladies and new-born babies on the island. It is lovely to see all these new spirits arriving on the planet but I am not a goo-goo baby person. I have nothing but the utmost respect for (most) mothers and the job they do, but not being one myself I simply don’t know what to do with a thing in a nappy, so I politely request that new parents refrain from plonking their offspring on my knee in the hope that I will be instantly converted into a member of the squidgywidgy-gaga club. Until they can ‘highfive’, I simply have no interest in babies - nor they in me by-the-way, they are far too busy sleeping, pooing and growing to care what I think about them - so babies and I keep a mutually respectful distance.
8pm. - NIGHT FAIR – Maria de la Salut with local products for sale. - GUIDED TOUR – of the Es Baluard Museum of modern art in Palma. Starting at 10.30am. - CONCERT - "Last Tango in Berlin" by Ute Lemper at Belver Castle in Palma as part of the 9th Edition of the Jazz Voyeur Festival Concert. Tickets €45 - €50. - THEATRE – the play "Electra" at Pollensa theatre at 10pm. Free. - CONCERT - Duran & Friends 10pm Deia amphitheatre. Tickets €20. - FIESTA – Puigpunyent with the play “Back Night” 8pm. - FIESTA - Cala Blava. Picnic at the Plaza de Mèxic 10pm. Bring your own food or optional €5 for pamboli at the Bar Cala Blava. Kids disco after. • Sat August 11
- CONCERT - Black Cats on the Passeig del Born in Palma. 8pm. Free. - BALLET – “Sleeping Beauty” by the Moscow Ballet Palma at Palma’s Auditorium. Tickets €27 - €35
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8pm. - FIESTA - Can Picafort with the 6th Ecological Night Fair to promote local products. - NIGHT FAIR - at the train station in Sant Llorenç with local products. - CONCERT - "Il Comlesso Barocco" with director Riccardo Minasi and narrator Donna Leon at the Sant Domingo Cloister in Pollensa. Tickets €25 - €45. - CONCERT - "Perlas del Barroco" with Petter Jurgilewitsch and Toemu Estaràs at the Fundació Coll Bardolet in Valldemossa. 9pm Tickets €15. - FOOTBALL MATCH - 37th City of Palma Match. Real Mallorca vs HSV Hamburg Kick off 9pm at Son Moix Iberostar stadium in Palma. Tickets €10 - €40. Members free. - CONCERT - Andratx Opera with The Three Tenors at Bellver Castle. 9.30pm. Tickets €12 € €15. - OUTDOOR FILM – "Morning Glory” on the big screen at Palma’s Parc de la Mar in front of the Cathedral. Starts 10pm. Free. In Spanish. For all ages. - FIESTA - Santa Eugenia. At 6pm beer competition followed by a Beer and Tapas festival.
- FIESTA - Can Picafort. In the morning the 7th swimming event at the old port at 9.30am. Plus a regatta. • Sun August 12
- CONCERT - Alexei Volodin at the clositer of La Cartoixa in Valldemossa starting at 10pm. - FOLK DANCING - by Mallorca's Federation of Music and Dance at the Passeig del Born in Palma. Free of charge. 7.30pm. - FILM – on the big screen in Palma “Thor” directed by Kenneth Branagh at Palma's Parc de la Mar in front of the Cathedral. 10pm. Free. In Spanish. Not for children under 6 years of age. - FIESTA - Can Picafort. Medieval Fair and games starting at 7pm from Paseo Colón to the Plaza Cervantes. At 11pm there is a rock concert and the correfoc with the "Dimonis i Dimonions de Hiachat" from the sports centre. - RELEASING OF THE DUCKS Can Picafort • Tues August 14
- MALLORCA ROCKS – Tinie Tempah.
Was there a power cut about nine months ago? Penn to Paper Laura Penn
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I am told that being a parent is the most wonderful experience in the world and I am in awe of anyone who takes on this 24/7 task that costs a fortune. They say the rewards are many and each glorious gurgle is to be relished as tempus fugit and before you know it they will be down the Punta Ballena drinking vodka shots. There was a time when I was newly married that I thought I
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Vegetables can be dried the whole year round. and apricots in the sun but it was not totally successful because on the Costa Blanca we don’t have the regular over 40 degree summer temperatures and low overnight humidity that successful drying without insect and mould problems requires. Such conditions are only found consistently in Andalucia, mainly Almeria, and then only for a few months a year. So we tried using our electric cooking oven on a low heat but found that the temperature control on our Spanish oven was not accurate or sensitive enough and we lost almost the whole of one year’s peanut crop. The Dorrex dryer we have now is foolproof and the
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Building surveys in Spain are essential! “WELL, building surveys are never really done in Spain,” is the refrain of some estate agents in Spain, when a buyer asks about getting a survey done on a property. In fact, the agents are more or less right. Building surveys are often not undertaken and this is undoubtedly the case with the majority of Spanish buyers, who rarely have a survey on a property they are about to purchase. In fact, in Spain there is no precise profession to match that of building surveyor. Indeed, the closest you can get is an aparajedor, who is a technical architect and is the person who project manages building work. However, an aparajedor is not as intensively trained in assessing the condition of already built structures as a fully qualified UK building surveyor and is very unlikely to provide the type of detailed survey that we are used to obtaining in the UK. Indeed, most aparajadores will have neither the experience nor the knowledge to investigate an old property properly and few are regularly armed with even a damp meter! The trouble is that over
Country properties notorious for poor build quality.
Nick Snelling Nick Snelling is the author of five books including ‘How to Buy Spanish property and Move to Spain – Safely!’ and runs the information site Culture Spain
the past 30 years an enormous number of villas, flats and town houses have been built (many for the foreign buyer market) with the quality of building work often indifferent and sometimes very poor indeed. The great rush to build during the recent Spanish property boom was certainly accompanied by few skilled workers and was notable for a lack of the rigorous state-imposed building control we experience in the UK. There are undoubtedly fine properties in Spain (of
all ages) but these are hard to spot with the untutored eye, particularly as the tiled finish of most Spanish properties can conceal any number of potential problems. It is also fair to point out that Spanish properties need to be built well to withstand the Spanish climate, which can test a property to its very limits. Summer temperatures can be very high; winters can often fall below freezing point (depending upon where you are) and stunningly powerful rain storms can occur throughout the year. Spain also has problems with termites and many areas suffer occasional earth tremors. Meanwhile, some country properties can be notorious for their poor build quality (they were often self-builds), with
many lacking basic dampproof courses and insulation. These always need to be looked at carefully by a professional. This is also true of any properties that have been constructed on steep hillsides where excellent foundations (something no layman can assess) are essential. How do you find a surveyor in a country without a dedicated building surveying profession? Well, fortunately, some British qualified building surveyors do exist in Spain and there are very good arguments to suggest you should use one of them. However, make sure the surveyor you choose is a properly qualified building surveyor and that he or she is fully insured to practise in Spain and can provide a full written report.
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Home crowd delight as Team GB bathe themselves in gold ATHLETICS – Mo Farah became the first Briton ever to win a gold medal in the 10,000 metres. CANOEING – Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott rode the rapids superbly to win gold in the C2 race. CYCLING – Lizzie Armitstead won silver in the women’s road race. She was followed onto the podium by Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins who collected gold in the men’s time trial; team-mate Chris Froome took bronze. Inside the velodrome, Sir Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny and Phil Hindes won gold in the team sprint.
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The awesome foursome of Ed Clancy, Steven Burke, Peter Kennaugh and Geraint Thomas charged home in the team pursuit; six-time world champion Victoria Pendleton, relegated from an earlier final, won the women’s Keirin gold. Joanna Rowsell, Dani King and Laura Trott broke the world record SIX times in six rides to clinch gold in their sprint event, and Ed Clancy added a bronze to his tally via the Omnium.
EQUESTRIAN – It was team silver for riders Zara Phillips, Mary King, Tina Cook and William Fox-Pitt. 400 METRES – Christine Ohuruogu won a superb silver to go with her gold from 2008. GYMNASTICS – Louis Smith, Kristian Thomas, Dan Purvis, Max Whitlock and Sam Oldham took team bronze – the first Olympic medal ever won by GB. Smith and Whitlock then won silver and bronze on the pommel horse. HEPTATHLON - Jessica Ennis won the heptathlon gold medal in terrific style, amassing almost 7,000 points, some 300 ahead of the runner-up. ROWING – GB’s 13 boats ALL reached their respective final and gold medals were won by Anna Watkins and Katherine Grainger, at last after three silvers (women’s
lightweight doubles sculls)… by Kat Copeland and Sophie Hosking (doubles sculls)… by the first women to win a GB rowing medal, Helen Glover and soldier Heather Stanning (pairs) and by Andy Triggs Hodge, Peter Reed, Alex
RUNNING FOR GOLD: Mo Farah.
Gregory and Tom James (men’s coxless 4s). Silver gongs went to Chris Bartley, Richard and Peter Chambers and Rob Williams (lightweight 4s), to Zac Purchase and Mark Hunter (double sculls), to Alan Campbell (men’s singles), to George Nash and Will Satch (pairs) and to Messrs Egington, Foad, Langridge, Partridge, Ransley, Sbihi, Searle and Louloudis with cox Hill (men’s 8s). SAILING – Ben Ainslie, the greatest sailor in Olympic Games and world history, won his
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fourth gold medal in the Finn Class. Iain Percy and Andy Simpson had to settle for silver in the Star race. SHOOTING – Peter Wilson won the double-trap gold by two shots from Sweden’s Hakan Dahlby. TENNIS – Brilliant Andy Murray beat Roger Federer, 6-2, 6-1 and 6-4 in the final, to win GB’s first Olympic tennis gold since 1908. Congratulations to USA superstar Michael Phelps after winning his 22nd Olympic swimming medal (18 of them gold) and to that man Usain, who ‘Bolted’ home in style in the 100m.