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PALMA Prison has celebrated its patron saint’s day in recognition of staff and external partners who provide assistance to its 1,200 inmates.

Food fair THE third edition of the Balearic food fair is under way at El Corte Ingles in Palma. Showcasing local produce, it runs until October 12.

Student aid PORRERES Town Hall has agreed an initiative to provide financial support for students who go on to further education and study outside the town.

Curriculum row THE Balearic High Court has ruled the government’s TIL trilingual teaching programme ‘invalid’. Teachers and unions have argued with the Balearic Government over the proposed curriculum.

More foreign tourists visit the Balearics NEARLY eight-and-a-half million foreign tourists have visited the Balearic Islands so far this year. The figure represents an increase of 2.2

per cent over the same period last year, according to the Survey of Tourist Movement Frontera (Frontur).

All regions marked an increase in foreign visitors with the Balearics receiving 18.7 per cent of all international tourist arrivals in Spain, behind Catalonia. In August, 2,193,677 international tourists visited the islands, which organs and raise awareness represents an increase of of the importance of 6.2 per cent over the same month in 2013. The donation. Although the number of growth was largely due to brain death donations has a sharp rise in Germans, declined across the country, Italians and Belgians. The Espases is still one of the number of German and centres with a higher British arrivals were similar. number of such donors.

Organ donation decreases WHILST the positive decline in the number of deaths from road traffic accidents has been welcomed, it has had another, more negative, impact. As a result, the number of donor organs after brain

death has also fallen. Doctor Rafael Matesanz, National Co-ordinator of the National Transplant Organisation (ONT), has been at the Espases hospital in Palma. He said they must now look at alternative ways to obtain

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BALEARIC SERVICE: Ferries will continue to bring tourists to islands.

Direct ferry to help tourism

A DIRECT ferry service between Formentera and Denia will continue. The Balearic service saw an increase in trips this season from May to September with up to 11 weekly crossings with 55,000 passengers making the journey, almost double the number last summer. A daily service is continuing, departing early in the morning from Denia and returning in the evening allowing a full day on the island. Balearia, which operates the line, said: “The service provided helps

improve occupancy in mid season and contributes to tourism on the island and facilitate the movement of domestic visitors to Formentera beyond the months of July and August. “These maritime links also help the economic and social development.” The fast ferry Ramon Llull was added to the fleet this year offering higher capacity and better performance to meet the demand. Ferries also go from Ibiza and Mallorca to Denia on the mainland.

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NEWS Angry birds A PILOT had to abort take off from Mallorca’s Son San Joan airport when a flock of birds flew in to the plane’s flight path. The 156 passengers arrived at their destination in Austria six hours late. Top chief THE chief of Palma’s fire service, Manuel Nieto, has just completed a decade in the position.

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Arrests for exploiting women POLICE have arrested two people for exploiting women in a club in Porto Cristo. National Police from Manacor made the arrests along with officials of the Inspectorate of Labour and Social Security in a hostess club. During the operation, officers detected the presence of eight women inside the facility. A total of six of them

were illegal immigrants. Under the Police Plan Against Human Trafficking, the officers arrested the pair who ran the club for alleged offences against the rights of workers and prostitution. They were also arrested on charges of drug trafficking after cocaine was found on the premises.

The launch of the Police Plan has seen the number of arrests increase as when police are aware of prostitution in clubs or suspect an irregular situation the owners are automatically detained. The cooperation of citizens reporting suspicions has also helped police with the situation as they offer confidentiality to every report made.

Tree crash A MAN has died after crashing his car into a pine tree in Capanet. The 50year-old crashed his Ford Fiesta into a tree near the cemetery. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A MASS has been held in Palma in honour of Isidoro Alvarez, president of El Corte Ingles. Company workers gathered in the church of Sant Alonso Rodriguez, to show love and support to the family.

Seven acquitted PALMA Court acquitted four policemen and three youths charged with various offences for a fight which occurred in a pub in Manacor seven years ago. The parties involved reached an agreement and the prosecution dropped charges of illegal detention.

Police move VOLVO OCEAN RACE: Held every three years, is hugely anticipated in the yachting world.

Countdown for race not to be missed

HE countdown has started for one of the biggest and most important races in the yachting world, and all eyes will be on Spain. The Volvo Ocean Race, formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race, is held every three years, and is hugely anticipated in the yachting world. This time round the much hyped event will be starting from Alicante on the Costa Blanca, for the third time in a row and the fourth time from a Spanish port - in 2005 it started from Vigo. The previous eight races had started from England - four times from Portsmouth and four from Southampton. The 2014-15 race will be held over eight stages

and 38,739 nautical miles before finishing in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Spanish are back in it with a boat skippered by Iker Martinez. The 37-year old Basque is an Olympic champion and has been sailing the 49er class with crewmate Xabi Fernandez since 1999, winning gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and silver in Beijing in 2008. In all there are seven teams, including all-female crewed team SCA skippered by Portsmouth-born Sam Davies,aged 40. The eightmonth long race will start from Alicante with the yachts heading off for Cape Town in the first leg on October 11.

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PORRERES recorded the highest temperature in Mallorca this month reaching 35.5ºC. The average temperature in the first half of the month was 25.5º, higher than August’s 25.2º.

SOS animal party MORE than 2,000 people took part in the ‘SOS Animal Party’ held in Puerto Portals. All proceeds from the event will go to the SOS Animal charity.

Palma drowning A MAN, aged 60, drowned after falling into the sea in the area of Real Club Nautico de Palma. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Drink driver A DRUNK driver who caused an accident in Palma and fled the scene was located by police in minutes. The man’s wife shouted at police to arrest him as she was fed up of him drinking and driving.

Ebola is malaria THE Spanish patient transferred from Menorca to Mallorca’s Espases Hospital de Mallorca, has tested positive for malaria. Protocols were initially put in place as there was suspicions it was a case of Ebola.

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Quote of the Week The letter is signed by a certain R.I.P.’

TV Presenter Marilo Montero forgets the meaning of the acronym Q.E.P.D (Spanish for Rest in Peace) while reading on live TV a letter written by the family of murder victim Asunta Basterra.

Number of the week is the number of Spaniards suffering from Hepatitis C who have decided to pay €60,000 out of their own pocket to buy Sofosbuvir, a powerful drug which can cure 90 per cent of cases when used in combination with other therapies. The cost of the drug is not covered by the Ministry of Health yet.

PORRERES Local Police are moving from their location to a new building as part of the pooling agreement of Porreres, Vilafranca de Bonany and Montuiri to better serve the residents of the three towns.

Ruin repairs SOLLER is taking steps to force a homeowner to undertake the necessary work on their home in the centre of the town which is in a state of ruin. The owner has already ignored one order.

War memorial WORK has begun on Soller’s war memorial to improve and renovate the area with the installation of planters and olive trees.

And finally... Contrary to popular belief, putting an iPhone with the iOS 8 operating system in the microwave will not charge its battery. The rumour, however, is making the rounds on social media and has led many around the world to give it a try. The result: a charred iPhone and an unforgettable picture on Twitter.

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Winter fuel allowance debate

HE winter fuel allowance debate rages on amongst expatriate pensioners. The news that last year the number of expats claiming the British allowance whilst living in Spain rose by 44 per cent will further inflame the debate. Those who claim it, see nothing wrong with doing so. After all they have paid in all their lives for their pension, so why should they miss out because they live abroad? But this is a payment to help people keep warm in freezing weather more common in the UK, not those living in sunny Spain, goes the argument against. Leaving aside the fact that many parts of Spain - and not all that far inland either - do get very chilly indeed in the winter, both arguments miss the point. That is that NO winter fuel

payment should be made at all, whether here in Spain or back in the UK. Instead the British government should pay people a decent pension. That would mean no one would need an extra payment. To argue that one of the wealthiest countries in the world cannot afford it is disingenuous. There are plenty of other things the government could cut back on. Pensioners deserve better.

Missile step SPAIN is sending six missile launchers and 130 personnel to Turkey as part of a NATO deployment to discourage any thoughts of an ISIL Islamist invasion. While every little helps, it is going to take more than that.

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Suicide shock of businessman MAGALUF is said to be in shock following the death of businessman Javier Pierotti whose body was found

near the Castell d’Alaro. According to initial investigations, Pierotti left a note indicating his intent to commit suicide. His body was found by the castle with police still awaiting toxicology and autopsy reports to determine the exact cause of death. Pierotti was in his 40’s originally from drinks items. The and authorities have seized up Argentina. He served as to 17,000 glasses, 6,000 manager of three bars in bracelets, 5,000 drinks, Calvia and was one of the to denounce 2,200 hats and more than first in the 550 foods items all being corruption entertainment area he sold illegally. During the first week of worked in for years. He September, efforts have criticised the mayor and officials for focused on fining pet police owners who allow their “looking the other way.” He had also written a dogs to excrement in public. A graffiti register is book about the struggle also being created to of an entrepreneur in identify patterns and tags Spain. It is believed he so they know who is had fought a serious illness for several years. engaged in the activity.

Civic ordinance’s €18,000 in fines THE introduction of Palma’s Civic Ordinance law has seen €18,000 raised in fines in the first three months of its implementation. The Deputy Mayor and Municipal Coordinator of Tourism of Palma City Council, Alvaro Gijon, said €8,251 came from fines from people offering illegal massage. Fines were also issued for drinking in public streets, street hawking in souvenirs and food and

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Fishermen take on yacht club expansion FISHERMEN are demanding compensation if Molinar Yacht Club expands. The Brotherhood of Sant Pere

Fishermen claim that if the plans go ahead to expand the marina they will lose their catch for the next 18 months as the noise and

Shade debate CALVIA bathers got into a heated discussion over the right to sit in the shade. Two swimmers were sitting in the sand underneath an umbrella which was in a decking area which users had to pay for. They were asked to pay the fee for using the umbrella, even though they were not on the sunloungers. The swimmers refused to pay or move, arguing they were in a public space and the shadow from the umbrella giving them shade belonged to no one. The situation escalated into a heated debate with the Local Police ROW: Shade belongs to no one. being called in to bring calm.

vibration from works will scare away the fish. Rafael Mas from the Brotherhood said: “We will not ask to pay all fishermen in the bay, but those who are going to be directly affected. Those who work in the area will go a long time without being able to fish.” According to estimates by fishing employers, at least a dozen boats are engaged in fishing between Palma and Portitxol. Mas added: “We could go to fish at Andratx but there are already enough people fishing there. It will create a conflict between fishermen.” Fishermen also warn of possible irreversible changes to the dynamics of the bay and sea currents and are calling for a report from the Balearic Oceanographic Centre to determine the possible alterations of ocean currents if work goes ahead.

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Free transport for mobility week MALLORCA marked European Mobility Week and the European Day Without Cars by offering free use of Palma’s subway and bus services.

The Directorate General for Transport of the Balearic Government said the Government wanted to join the initiative which is celebrated throughout

Further delays on water issue THE municipality of Santa Margalida believes that the general direction of the Regional Ministry of Water Resources Environment is “entangling political issues.” That’s according to Deputy Mayor Joan Monjo who said the final authorisation for the municipality to perform the necessary work in order to improve water supply in the nuclei of Can Picafort and Son Serra Baulo lies with the Regional Government. The town hall says it has issued three proposals to the Government since 2011 to improve the quality of water and have been waiting 10 months for approval to carry out new surveys on the water supply.

Europe. In addition, for the fourth consecutive year, the Government and the City of Palma will present awards to the most loyal public transport users, in recognition of those who during the last 12 months have mostly used the Intermodal card (metro transport, bus and train) and networks of the EMT.

Encouraged to recycle ALGAIDA Council has launched a campaign to encourage recycling among businesses in the area. Councillor for the Environment Jaume Lliteras said the town hall has invested €6,700 on the purchase of new containers to improve and change the existing waste recycling.

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Hoax lamp post electric shock A RESIDENT of Soller reported to police he had received an electric shock from a lamp post. A patrol rushed to the scene in Paseo Ca Les Animes to inspect the lamp post and prevent

other people from being electrocuted. However, after sealing off the installation it was discovered that it was not necessary as the lamp post was not connected to mains and no current

was running through it. The death of a young man last month in Bunyola who suffered a shock from a lamp post has prompted a series of concerned residents reporting supposed shock

Government makes official trip to Cuba

Hoteliers to go online

THE Vice-president of the Government, Antonio Gomez, is on an official trip to Cuba and the Dominican Republic to participate in the general meeting of members of the Balearic Centre of Cuba. Gomez will also inaugurate the Tourism Training Centre in Santo Domingo during his six day trip. Accompanied by the Director General of Cooperation and Immigration, Antonia Estarellas, the delegate will keep audiences with ambassadors, ministers, businessmen and representatives of Balearics. From the beginning of the term the Balearic Government has maintained support for various programmes and projects implemented both in Cuba and Dominican Republic.

MALLORCAN hoteliers have met at the Son Espanyol Business Centre in Parc Bit to discuss how online platforms can be used to increase sales. The seminar is the first to be held by price comparison site trivago.es. The booking portal said it was an open meeting offering direct interaction with professionals in the hospitality industry.

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Right to life march ANTI-ABORTION supporters have held a rally outside the Government Delegation building in Palma to demand the government of Mariano Rajoy meets the electoral promises to protect life from the “first moment of conception.” The Right to Life and

Family Policy Institute of Baleares (IPFB) said: “The tragedy of abortion suffers a brutal harshness” as they highlighted that 10,500 abortions have been carried out in the last three years. The group stressed that thousands of voters in the Balearic Islands

voted for the PP and relied on their promise to protect the rights of women and the unborn child. Right to Life have now launched a campaign to ask voters to not vote for Balearics PP if the party does not fulfil its promise from the elections.

September storms Decision on AUTUMN arrived slightly earlier than expected in Mallorca. As the start of the month recorded record breaking temperatures, the end of the month saw the thermometer drop significantly as storms and rains arrived. The AEMET meteorological agency said temperatures fell between six and eight degrees and rains in autumn are normal following the long hot summer. October is normally the wettest month of the year and more is predicted. The rains were constant on Monday afternoon and evening causing 22 incidents to be reported on the island.

Infanta due THE Infanta Cristina will find out if she is being exonerated on allegations of money laundering and tax crimes next month. The Palma Court has set October 23 as the deadline for the deliberation and judgement of the 14 allegations in the Noos case. All 14 issues will be resolved in a single decision, indicating the decision of three judges.

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Possible vacuum scam warning THERE are warnings this week about a possible scam taking place in Mallorca involving a robot

vacuum cleaner that moves around on its own. It seems a female with a Spanish accent calls

Pollensa green line a success POLLENSA’S ‘green line’ service, a mobile application for residents to report issues in the municipality directly to the town hall, has reported a ‘good reception’ according to the council. Pollensa was one of the first municipalities to put into operation the green line service and so far, there have been 1,445 incidents in eight months with an average of 180 reports being made each month. Of these, 74 per cent have already been resolved. Councillor for Services, Marti Roca, said: “This application has become a powerful tool of communication between the public and the City Council regarding incidents of everyday life, besides being a great tool for coordination among all city departments and concessionaires of various services.”

you at home on behalf of Samsung and El Corte Ingles saying you have won the latest model of the robot vacuum cleaner, the Navibot, which is valued at between €300-400 and the prize would be delivered in a few days. Indeed it is, but just in a normal car, not a company delivery van, with the explanation it has broken down. Receiving the parcel the recipient is then asked to pay €33 shipping charge. Upon inspection, the robot vacuum given is an inferior model, battery operated and worth around €25. Samsung and El Corte Ingles have both confirmed they have nothing to do with this alleged promotion.

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Piux IX square to be renovated ONE of Palmaâ€™s most important public spaces is to be renovated with work due to complete by Easter 2015. Work is set to begin in December, although the tender has not yet been given. More than 1,000 square metres of public space will be affected by the renovations which will

include the repaving of the entire floor, storm drain repairs and replacements, new streetlights, the elimination of overhead wiring and all green areas to be redesigned. The renovations have been described as â€œa pilot experience for scenic spaces,â€? by Mayor Mateo Isern. The mayor went on

to explain he wants priority to be given to pedestrians. The agreement for the renovations was signed at the end of last week and includes the burial of rubbish bins on the front line of Platja de Palma. Eleven batteries containing 44 bin tanks will be installed. Each will have containers for recycliing.

Jurors announced MONDAY morning saw the annual draw for jurors at the provincial court of Palma. The jurors will serve during 2015 and 2016. The draw is carried out by computer and a total of 3,000 people will be selected from the electoral roll. Once selected, these people may be called to serve on jury service during the following two years. The event was public and was

chaired by the president of the Audiencia, Carlos Gomez, assisted by the provincial delegate of the electoral roll, Joan Pons. In each of the trials requiring jurors, 36 candidates are selected to join the court and the numbers reduced in stages to 11 people. Nine of these will be present at the trial and two will be back-up.

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Substantial business growth for Palma PALMA ended August with 1,000 more employers than last year according to figures released by the treasury. At the end of August, 48,823 companies were registered compared to 43,972 at the end of August 2013. The growth is mainly in the service, construction and agriculture industries with 2,720 companies being launched in August 2014 alone. Momentum in construction of public works and the refurbishment of tourism facilities

PALMA: August ended with 1,000 more employers than 2013.

has boosted the growth in the construction

industry from 4,267 companies last year to

4,367 this year. Agriculture has grown from 128 to 140 companies. Retail establishments are experiencing a slower growth, albeit still an increase, going from 7,461 to 7,467 in the past 12 months. Warnings are being given by a number of sources including Bartolome Servera, the president of the association of food and

Cycle path to centre of city is now open CYCLISTS are now able to ride from Indioterra to central Palma as a new cycle path was inaugurated. The new cycle path has a length of approximately 1.5 kilometres and was

inaugurated by the councillor for Mobility, Gabriel Vallejo. Part of the cycle path has angered some business owners who do not want to lose parking spaces in front of their premises.

Future plans include a new cycle path to connect Calle Perez Galdos with the neighbourhood of Nou Levant. Under consideration is also the extension of Vell Bunyola cycle path into the centre of Palma.

beverage distribution for the islands. Servera warned against the input of many people without experience in activities such as catering and

trade. Alfonso Robledo, president of a restorative association in Mallorca suggested: â€œeveryone thinks himself qualified to run a bar of coffee shop.â€?

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A decade of naked running SUNDAY marked the 10th anniversary of the Correguda en roba interior, the naked running as part of the Sant Mateu feria. In 2005, a group of youngsters in Bunyola were searching for ideas for an interactive event to celebrate the holidays. They wanted something that would become tradition, yet completely different to what was already on offer. After months of research, the group

discovered a race in northern Spain that was celebrated on the day of San Sylvestre. This launched the first event, on the day of San Sylvestre, on December 31. It was to be celebrated with traditional drinks to take the chill from the participants who run either naked or wearing just their undergarments. However as Sant Mateu rapidly approached, the group decided to bring the race forward and make it part of the festivities. And so the Correguda en roba interior was born BALEARIC executive spokesperson, Nuria Riera, has amid much controversy. announced publicly that the regional president, Just 40 participants ran Jose Ramon Bauza, underwent surgery at the without clothes on that beginning of the month. first edition, but today Riera, who did not disclose the reason for the there are hundreds of operation, explained that it was a “personal issue” barely clothed runners, and would not affect Bauza’s work. Riera denied and thousands of keeping people in the dark over the president’s spectators. health. She explained that the administration has Despite its controversy, been kept fully abreast of the president’s health the race has become one whenever it was necessary. Bauza was diagnosed of Mallorca’s most popular with lung disease after a fall in late August. celebrations.

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Grandparents face child abuse trial TWO people are facing trial for the sexual abuse of their granddaughter from the age of four until she was 12. The grandfather is charged with the child

abuse while the grandmother is charged with knowingly allowing the situation to continue. The abuse began in 2001 when the girl was fouryears-old and the

grandfather was 67. According to court sources, the man abused the girl with physical contact, and forced her to perform sex acts. When the girl reached 12 years of age she knew

something was very wrong and refused any of the actions, despite the insistence of her grandfather which escalated into threats. The prosecution is asking for him to be jailed for 14 years in prison and a sentence for the

grandmother for being a “helper and guarantor as required.” The prosecution has accused the grandmother of being aware of the abuse since at least 2007, witnessing abuses without intervention, allowed visits to continue and left him

alone with the child. The grandparents are prohibited from coming within 500 metres of the girl’s family home, place of study or work, and from contacting her for five years. The trial is being held in the court of Palma this week.

New leader takes charge FIGURES INCREASED: For international tourists.

Spanish tourism rises SPANISH tourism has increased this year, with Spain welcoming over 9 million international tourists in August, and setting a new record in July, with 36.3 million foreign travellers. Spending also increased within the Spanish tourism industry by 7 per cent in July compared to last year’s statistics.

Figures rose in the first six months by 7.8 per cent, with spending increasing to €26.34 billion. Spain also saw a record number of tourists in this period, rising to 7.3 per cent, compared to 2013. The islands also saw an increase in visitors compared to last year, with significant surges in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and the Canaries. The total number of tourists in the whole of Spain rose to 45,384,483, rising by 7.3 per cent. Britain’s holidaymakers still remain top of the list, with 2,136,879 coming to Spain each year, most of whom choose the Balearics as their favoured destination, followed by Andalucía, Canary Islands and Catalonia. French came second in the reports, with a reported 1,981,643 visiting Spain, Catalonia being their favourite choice. Germans were third, with a significant 1,290,777 vacationers, picking the Balearics and Canaries as their chosen destinations.

GENERAL Fernando Aznar Ladron de Guevara has taken command of the general command of the Balearics in an official ceremony in the palace of the Almudaina. The ceremony was chaired by General Varela Francisco Javier Salas, head of the army’s ground forces. During the inauguration, the commanding general said “I am looking forward to maintaining the highest level of training possible and to continue to participate in international operations and missions here, and where required, the army, the armed forces, Spain and the Spanish people.” He continued: “We will be defending the interests of Spain where necessary, inside and outside its borders.” He also stressed his “desire to continue to maintain the institutions of the excellent relations that already exist, and by collaborating on a few aspects we can improve the knowledge of the Balearic society of its armed forces.” Fernando Aznar Ladron de Guevara thanked the minister of defence, Pedro Morenes, looking forward to using the civil, judicial, academic and ecclesiastical authorities of Palma de Mallorca and the Balearic Islands.

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Activist dies ONE of cultural group Grup Blanquerna’s founders, Josep Maria Magrinya, has died aged 93. La Obra Cultural Balear described Magrinya as “irreplaceable and indispensable.”

Light work DURING the last three years 33,372 lamp posts in Palma have been repaired according to figures released by Palma council.

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Alleged thieves are remanded OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil arrested a couple under suspicion of multiple thefts from hotel rooms in Santa Ponsa. The couple have both been remanded in custody after attending court. The investigation began after a series of hotel room thefts were reported in the resort of Santa Ponsa. The thieving pair took

advantage of times when the hotel rooms were unoccupied. The man, of Algerian nationality, and a Latvian woman were arrested just after allegedly committing a burglary inside a hotel complex and were caught with several mobile phones and cash. Other stolen items in the multiple burglaries included electronic

tablets and jewellery. Most of the objects were sold at thrift shops or exchanged for drugs in the town of Son Banya. According to the Guardia Civil, the couple have committed at least

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investigation and not ruling out other offences.

Millions for town improvements MALLORCA Council has announced 96 construction projects in 47 municipalities on the island with a budget of €13.3 million. In a statement, the council reported that

some work has already begun although most work begins this month. All projects are included in Mallorca council’s work plan for 2014 and 2015. The municipalities, which have until June 2015 to complete the works, have less than 20,000 residents. Most of the towns’ improvements are to pavements, closely followed by water facilities and cultural areas. The council decided which municipalities

would receive payment for the work. The department of local cooperation set two procedures for obtaining the grants. The first criteria was for projects costing less than €200,000. Eighty projects in 30 municipalities were approved within that criteria. The second level was for projects costing more than €200,000, with 17 projects submitted, all of which were approved by the council.

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Soup kitchen service cuts

Rajoy happy with Scotland’s no vote SPANISH PM Mariano Rajoy has openly expressed his happiness that Scotland did not vote for independence in the recent referendum, at a Cabinet meeting. The president did not hide his opinion in his speech

to the Cabinet, saying: “I am happy that Scotland will remain with us in the European Union. We all need each other.” He added: “Scotland will continue to contribute to the consistency of the United Kingdom, as Citizens of Europe, let us congratulate

WELL DONE SCOTLAND: Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy.

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PALMA City Council has cut €248,000 from the budget for public soup kitchens despite complaints from users of poor quality food and inadequate menus. The local government has decided to cut €72,000 from the budget of the public soup kitchen service, and a further €176,000 from the home-delivery service’s budget. The decision has been justified by saying that in 2014, a total of €991,586 was given to the business ‘Serunión S.A.’ to produce the food. Estimates on the amount of money spent by the business come in at €919,468 meaning that they are €72,000 under budget. The socialist PSOE opposition have vehemently criticised the move, saying families using the service - in part victims of domestic violence - have complained of the low quality service throughout the month of August.

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Winter fuel allowance payouts rise in Spain THE number of expatriates claiming the winter fuel allowance in Spain has risen by nearly half in the last two years. Last winter, 50,000 received the winter fuel allowance, an estimated increase of 44 per cent since 2011/2012. Britons living in Spain have received a total of £60 million (€76m) since 2005 in winter fuel allowance. The number of beneficiaries has risen in Spain, Greece and Cyprus to an all-time high, with a total of 139,000 people being paid the benefit for the last winter. Seventy- five thousand claimed in the winter of 2011/2012.

The biggest concentrations of expatriates in receipt of this benefit are in Spain and France, with payouts up to £300 (€381) being given to each household. The total paid to expatriates in 201314 was £22 million (€28m), a record. In order to qualify for the benefit, pensioners abroad need to have been born on or before July 5, 1952. But there is controversy over whether those living abroad in warmer climates should be entitled to the allowance. A spending review in 2015 will examine the possibility of only paying the allowance to expatriates who live in colder countries than the UK.

them on staying with our large political union.” Paralleling the situation in Catalonia, Rajoy commented: “They have chosen between segregation and integration, between isolation and inclusion, stability and the uncertain, security and a certain risk. “They have chosen the option most favourable for everyone, for them, for the rest of Britain and for the whole of Europe.” The president insisted that the Scots had avoided “big consequences economically, socially, institutionally and politically,” ending his speech with “Good news for everyone.”

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2nd Spanish Ebola patient in Madrid A SPANISH doctor and priest infected with the Ebola virus arrived in Madrid earlier this week. Manuel García Viejo, aged 69, touched down in the early hours on a flight from Sierra Leone, and has been quarantined in Madrid’s Carlos III hospital. García Viejo has spent the last 12 years as Chief Medical Consultant at the religious order of San Juan de Dios in Lunsar, Sierra Leone, and contracted the disease after treating patients at the Order’s medical centre. A specially-equipped military aero-plane took off from Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown

Sunday afternoon, and arrived at the Torrejón de Ardoz air base at 3.15am Monday morning, entering the hospital half an hour later. All of the crew, health workers and the flight deck were protected by special quarantine suits and impermeable sheeting which is designed to prevent spread of infection. This is the second time in less than two months Spanish government has brought citizens infected with Ebola home. On August 7, the priest Miguel Pajares arrived in the same hospital.

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NO MEANS NO gets noticed get dressed and go out for THE No Means No campaign was the evening and think, I’d launched by the Euro Weekly News better not wear this or that as (EWN) on August 21; a month later and I may be assaulted, I may be we continue to stand and support equality beaten, I may be killed? EWN for women in Spain and across the globe. The campaign has been welcomed very much doubts that. NO! locally, and supporters are continuing to Does it matter what we wear HOLIDAYING: Eileen, Lisa and send their photographs in with their or what time we are out to, Paula in Benalmadena Pueblo. endorsements. enjoying ourselves? Would they Right: Something About Mary’s Bar, In an exciting turn, men have also have let another, or a group, Mary, from Fuengirola Port. begun to show support. We have received take advantage, hurt, beat, sexually contact from Magaluf, and as far afield as safety. “They think our country is beautiful assault, rape or kill them? EWN very much the USA. The news of the campaign is and safe so they can do whatever they doubts that. NO! Would they have been trickling out through our coverage in all six want. They can wear bikinis and walk likely to put up a struggle to prevent Euro Weekly News editions as well as via everywhere. Can they be safe in bikinis?… attack, a beating, sexual assault, rape and our social media, Facebook, Twitter and unless they are not beautiful.” death? EWN would highly think so. YES! So General Chan O-Cha, does it matter He continued by saying: “British tourists now with new coverage on Instagram. Show your support and send your photo should not have put themselves in danger the time of the day or night, what we messages to us via Instagram by being out in the early hours.” His wear to go out in or what we drink? As @euro_weekly_news or tweet us your remarks have caused politicians as well as human beings are we not all equal and photos @euroweeklynews. All the support rape victim supporters to condemn his does No Not Mean No? The words spoken by this senior police we receive will be shared amongst the comments as ‘hugely insensitive’. Why? Because they dressed for the officer involved in the murder investigation wider Euro Weekly News social media and weather? Because they were out whilst on are in EWN’s opinion outrageous. Hearing publications. EWN were pleased to be invited to the holiday enjoying themselves? Because the underlying inference of how ‘they may Mijas International TV studios by they may have attended bars, clubs, a have brought it on themselves,’ albeit presenter and producer Karen McMahon, party in the late hours and then into the those exact words were not used, who had heard of the campaign and early hours on the beach area? The very certainly appears to be General Chan Owanted to be involved by showing her things the young, middle-aged and older Cha’s mindset. No matter what the support. Karen was intrigued to learn how people do whilst on holiday, going out and occasion or the situation, No Means No. the No Means No campaign came about; enjoying themselves, dressing for their Responding to a letter printed last the controversial speeches made by two holiday, relaxing on their holiday? week, Natali Trujillo has written to express elected officials were of great interest as According to General Chan O-Cha such her support: “In response to David was the support the campaign has actions may have brought about their Cummings’s email: I don’t believe you can received. On the day of EWN visiting the deaths. Would Hannah or David have put the world’s problems of not honouring studios, news was breaking of significant welcomed any confrontation, violence and and respecting women down to the Bible’s leads concerning the double murder of ultimate death? EWN very much doubts teachings and doctrines. Picking out Bible two British tourists in Thailand. With the that. NO! Did they scriptures and using updates trickling out of Thailand and the world waiting for answers, the most senior police officer in charge of the investigation made a speech on live television. General Prayuth Chan OCha, in an extraordinary statement, is reported to have said: “Only ugly tourists were safe when wearing bikinis.” The general’s comments appeared to suggest that his feelings were that MIJAS TV LADIES: Karen, Beatrice, Amanda, Patricia, Laura, Carmen and Monica. murdered Hannah was to blame for her own slaying for ‘exposing herself to the brutal attack’. On live TV, the general said: “There are always problems with tourist

them out of context, without understanding the culture the people were living in, doesn’t give you a full meaning of what they are trying to say. Nowhere in the verses you pointed out did it mention anything about allowing men to badly treat women, rather, it talks about structure and respect. If men, in the past, or even at present, have taken scripture out of context and made them to please their own desires, it cannot be blamed on the Bible or Christianity, but it can only be put down to men’s machismo. In the times of Jesus, there was a social difference between men and women. Women where even looked down on yes. But is this down to the Bible (believing that it is the Word of God and not of man) or down to man changing teachings for their own purposes? Check Galatians 3:28. “Along came a man, for many, not just any man but the One the Bible calls the Son of God, Jesus Christ. He was a revolutionary; He did things differently and out of the box. In a society where it was seen wrong to do certain things, Jesus, being a rabbi, spoke to prostitutes, spoke with women that weren’t Jews, He ate with women and had same level conversations with both men and women. Jesus broke with the structures that men had established, and through this He was looked down on by the Pharisees, the religious leaders of the time. “Can you really say that God does not love women? Jesus Christ, Son of God, God Himself, brought back equality between men and women. He died on the cross both for men and women for their redemption of sin (as the Bible teaches). I have not yet come to know any greater love than this.” Natali Trujillo (location not known) Rec: September 19, 2014 Keep up-to-date with the No Means No campaign at www.euroweeklynews.com/ no_means_no and see the full Mijas International TV interview www.youtube.com/euro weeklynews.com

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Free seminar on fertility issues A FREE seminar for people suffering from fertility problems is being held on Tuesday (September 30). It is offered by IBILAB, the leading fertility clinic in The Balearics, in English at the Country Club Santa Ponsa between 78pm. To register call: 971 606 983, email: ukibi@ibilab.com or go to the website: www.ibi-es.com. Currently it is estimated that approximately 10-15 per cent of couples in industrialised countries worldwide suffer from fertility problems. However, there is growing medical evidence which indicates that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sport and exercise, weight management, smoking, alcohol, drug consumption, caffeine and

stress combined with the decision to delay starting a family, can all impact male and female fertility. Today, better education and improved work prospects for women mean that increasingly women are choosing to delay the time when they start a family. Fertility Preservation techniques are now being used by healthy young women to preserve their fertility in optimum conditions so that they can choose when to have a baby. Social Freezing is increasing among single women and/or professional women that want to have the opportunity to have their own child regardless of whether they have a partner. Head of IBILAB’s International Department, Dr. Margarita Torres said: “Increasingly English speaking patients are coming to us for advice about lifestyle and fertility. THE Hotel Aquabeach, Palmanova is taking part So many young women are in the world’s biggest coffee morning tomorrow putting off starting a family (Friday). without realising exactly Starting at 11am there will be coffee and cakes what is at stake. We offer a for a €5 donation with proceeds going to the presentation to help people understand the issues.” Macmillan cancer charity.

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Outstanding debt TORREMOLINOS Council has asked the Junta de Andalucia to pay off an outstanding debt of €583,655 which corresponds to training courses taught in the town. The debt was the only item on the agenda of a recent plenary meeting.

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Easier credit MARBELLA Council and Unicaja signed an agreement which will make it easier for new entrepreneurs to have access to credit. As many as 1,000 entrepreneurs could benefit from the decision every year.

New workshops BENALMADENA Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez presided over the official presentation of the 2014-2015 workshops organised by the Arroyo de la MielBenalmadena Womens’ Association and the council.

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Tourism promotion THIS has been an intense week of national and international tourism promotion for Almeria including appearances at the Seatrade Med fair in Barcelona and Seville’s French market day.

Learning business OHANES youths are being offered a business course in the town. Nineteen young people have signed up. The course is aimed at youths aged 18 to 35 years.

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ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE is to celebrate its first bicycle day on Sunday. The event, organised by club MTB Jarapalos, kicks off at 12.30pm with an 8km ride from Plaza de España. Registration at XRC Bike.

ALHAURIN EL GRANDE is to hold its annual romeria in honour of Cristo de las Agonias on October 5. The event, one of the oldest and most popular festivities celebrated in the town, was presented by council authorities in Las Cuevas del Convento.

against him arising from confidential council documents. The town hall is now investigating how the hacking occurred.

ONLY one company put in a bid to develop Javea’s Fontana canal. The €5 million project along the 800-metre canal includes 300 moorings, two pedestrian bridges, shops and offices.

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CONSUMER complaints in Gandia between January and September rose by 9 per cent on last year. Most grumbles received by the OMIC consumer protection office centred on telecommunications’ firms. CELEBRATING: More than 2,400 visitors attended the British Spanish integration day.

Integration day a success

ACCORDING to data provided by Huercal Overa Town Hall, more than 2,400 visitors attended the British Spanish integration day in Huercal Overa at the weekend. Attendees enjoyed a mix of dancing, music and the traditional cuisine from both nationalities in a day that brought the entire town together in a spirit of unity. The council took over the cost of buying the ingredients for the food and the profits went to local associations for issuing to local causes. The welcome ceremony was attended by Mayor Domingo Fernandez, as well as representatives from the Huercal Overa Council and the British Honorary Consul for Almeria, Alejandria Guerrero Salvador. The mayor said: “This is a day of celebration for the citizens of both nationalities to get to know each other better. More than 1,200 British citizens live in Huercal Overa. Today they have taught us their traditions and customs and have learned ours in return.” programme organised by the ministry of gender, health and social policy.

There were 130 complaints processed for rule violations.

Worker demonstration

Loo lock up

CASUAL workers from Vita Alcazaba del Mar hotel in El Toyo have demonstrated outside sister hotel Gran Hotel Almeria for non-payment of wages for August, and September.

A POLICE officer was reprimanded for locking up the Public Library whilst two girls, aged 11, were still inside in the toilets. They were let out 20 minutes later.

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TORREVIEJA has had a grant approved of €425,951 for improvement works in Avenida Gregoria Marañon and for the replacement of street lighting in the Acequion district.

Education cuts FIFTY students gathered in Orihuela’s Glorieta Gabriel Miro square to participate in the protest against cuts in education as part of the action called by the whole country.

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LIMONIUM MINUS has been named as plant of the month by the botanical gardens in the Sierra de Maria Los Velez natural park. The perennial plant is an endangered species.

MURCIA has reduced its spending on social services by €41.1 per person per year between 2011 and 2013.

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A TOTAL of 1,371 families and 3,023 children in Almeria have benefited over the past year from the family financial aid

GUARDAMAR reported that since July 160 services were carried out by Local Police and Guardia Civil on the town’s beaches.

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Gentle hint AN Elda circus audience was asked to text the town hall, requesting water for the site. Roustabouts refused permission to use a nearby fire hydrant had to bring water in buckets for the animals.

Leak sought TEULADA’s mayor intends to sue a Santa Pola resident who lodged official complaints

High hopes ALTEA Town Hall is joining the SIVAC scheme to sell indebted developments to investors and mutual funds. Cash raised will improve developers’ finances and reactivate the sector, said mayor Miguel Ortiz.

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Young talent ALMUÑECAR table tennis champion Lucia Lopez was crowned champion of the Most Promising Table Tennis Competitors Tournament for the second year in a row. The 10-year-old did not lose a single game. Only one of her opponents came close to her skill level.

Happy anniversary VELEZ CF celebrated its 92nd anniversary on Sunday with a victory over Ronda 3-1 at Vivar Tellez stadium. The winning goals were scored by Loren (15’ and 62’) and Juanjo (49’). The visitors had tied the game on the 38th minute.

Small fire A SMALL fire broke out at the old almond factory in Motril on Friday. The cause of the fire is unknown. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze shortly before 10pm.

Helping families RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Council is to distribute free school supplies to needy families, including pencils, scissors, rulers, notebooks, markers, rubbers and crayons. The project is being jointly organised by public and private companies and will benefit 11,381 children.

Charitable game THE Pabellon Colegio Novaschool Añoreta in Rincon de la Victoria is hosting a charitable basketball game on Saturday at 7pm. The proceeds will go to a foundation for cancer patients (FMAEC) and to Volunteers of Paediatric Oncology (AVOI).

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BRITISH PRESS Fatal shooting Cancer referrals DENMARK - A fatal shooting inside a Copenhagen bailiff’s court was the result of a family dispute, Danish police have said.

Rat trap SWEDEN - Children at a kindergarten in Malmo were forced to stay at home due to an invasion of rats at their school. Eighty families were affected as pest controllers set traps to catch the rodents.

Sexsomnia SWEDEN - An appeal court in Sundsvall acquitted a man of rape because of his ‘sexsomnia,’ accepting that he was asleep and did not intend to have sex. The condition has yet to be widely researched or recognised.

THE number of women referred by British GPs for genetic breast cancer tests has doubled since Angelina Jolie announced her preventative double mastectomy. An expert said her actions may have “encouraged those who had not previously engaged with health services.”

persuaded the council to care for the animals until a new home could be found.

SAVED: Fifty horses were found abandoned in Wales.

€1m winners KIRKLEES Council in West Yorkshire has won a €1 million prize in global competition Philanthropies Challenge set up by former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. Entrants proposed exciting new ideas to improve urban life.

Bombs found MUNITIONS from World War 1 and 2, found in a raid on a St Albans home, have been safely detonated by bomb disposal experts. A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing items including grenades and mortar shells from protected sites.

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Wipeout THE KREMLIN: It has been suggested its walls be painted white.

Women win SWEDEN - The Swedish women’s football team qualified for the 2015 World Cup in Canada in some style, winning all 10 of their qualifying matches. Norway also comfortably qualified, taking all three points from nine games.

AN ‘anti-stress’ act could see workers protected from having to answer work emails and calls in their free time. Investigating the proposals, labour minister, Andrea Nahles, has launched a study of the effects and costs of workrelated stress.

THE UberPop ‘ridesharing’ service, which advertises as an alternative to traditional taxis, has been allowed to continue operating in Germany following a temporary ban. The company has caused anger as its drivers don’t have professional transport licences.

FIFTY horses have been saved from being put down thanks to Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Norwich. The horses were found abandoned in Wales, where local volunteers

FINLAND - Marks and Spencer is set to open 15 new stores in Finland and Norway. Helsinki will see the opening of the company’s first Scandinavian shop, selling clothing and food, in October.

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THE arrest of oil and telecoms billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov on money laundering charges endangers Russia’s economic prospects, says development minister Alexei Ulyukayev. The minister called for ‘clarification’ on the situation to reassure investors.

AN MP is seeking to extend the definition of bribery to include non-monetary bribes, such as promotion, sex or hospitality. Oleg Mikheyev says “intangible bribes” should be punished with fines.

Death support A NEW poll has found 63 per cent of Russians still support the death penalty for some serious crimes. Capital punishment remains on the statute books, but has been under moratorium since 1999.

White Russian A NATIONALIST MP has suggested painting the walls of the Kremlin white, to “symbolize the priority of morals in the everyday lives of our citizens and rulers.” Mikhail Degtyaryov has previously called for the restoration of Russia’s 19th century flag.

THE liberal party FDP lost all of its seats in state elections in Brandenburg and Thuringia, following a similar result recently in Saxony. Experts warn that the party, which has been represented in government longer than any other in Germany, faces electoral wipeout.

No sleeper RAIL company Deutsche Bahn has announced it will scrap a number of overnight train services, including the sleeper from Paris to Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. The company cites falling revenue, blamed on low cost air travel.

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Future design SCIENTISTS at the University of Balearic Islands (UIB) say they have discovered a key molecular mechanism to enable future design of inhibitors of neurodegenerative diseases associated with diabetes mellitus type II.

Four schools INCA Town Hall has carried out 150 improvements in four schools of the town since last January as part of commitments to education and schooling.

Payments up NEARLY 200 foreigners started making social security payments on the Balearic Islands in the first eight months of the year, an increase of 0.22 per cent.

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MILITARY HELP: Missile launchers and Spanish military personnel will be deployed.

Missiles aid Turkey SPAIN’S Defence Minister Pedro Morenés has announced that Spain will deploy antiair missiles in Turkey. The promise comes after a meeting of Nato in Wales in September, which focused on the escalating crises in the Ukraine and Syria. Spain’s commitment to Turkey is to discourage potential land invasions by ISIL from Syria or Iraq. A battery of six missile launchers and 130 Spanish military personnel will be deployed in the country. Spain’s contribution is set to relieve Dutch troops in the area, whose tour is to come to an end by February 2015. The move comes with a reiteration by Defence Minister Morenés of Spain’s commitment to

fighting international terrorism. The minister described how Spain is currently involved in plans led by the US to combat the Islamic State movement which is wreaking havoc in Iraq and Syria. He said: “Right from the start, Spain has participated in the international coalition against the terrorism of Islamic State, as it has always participated in the international community against this scourge that directly threats our country and its citizens.” Morenés went on to say Spain would not be involved in any bombing operations or ground attacks in Iraq, but will offer Spanish military bases, transport, and military intelligence to Iraq.

THE population growth along the coast of Llucmajor means the government has had to take initiatives in health care to meet the demand. The Minister of Health of the Balearic Government, Martí Sansaloni and Llucmajor’s Mayor, Joan Jaume, have now signed a cooperation agreement to expand the facilities of the

Trencadors Health Centre with the aim to “provide more quality care for users.” Expansion plans include extending into the adjoining building to offer two new consultation rooms and three offices for health and administrative staff. The Health Service will allocate €20,000 to cover the cost of relocation and expansion.

€174,000 agreed SA POBLA has allocated €174,000 more for this year’s maintenance to upgrade and maintain streets, parks, sports facilities and schools. “This action is a continuation of the policy of the government team to preserve public common spaces, since they had suffered degradation for years and complaints from neighbours have been constant,” explained Mayor Biel Serra. Top of the agenda for improvements works are the town’s schools with 350 per cent more than originally budgeted being allocated because of the needs of the schools and requests made.

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Beggars that make town look rundown I HAVE been in Torre del Mar since February. In that time there have always been 12 or more beggars about, mostly along a small section of the N340 main road, while others are outside supermarkets. Most are long-stay, some come and go. Of the long-stay, the majority seem to be fairly young and Spanish and they are out six or seven days a week, so obviously they are not looking for work. Many are quite well-dressed and some have the inevitable dog with them. One with a foldup chair that he brings with him settles down with a book and waits for the money to roll in. A man in a wheelchair has appeared recently but at times he moves his legs about (cramp, I suppose) and no cripple can move like that. I have seen a few deserving cases looking as though they have slept rough, but they are there for a few days and go. The rest just seem to be deadbeats who don’t want to work. Can’t the police do something about them, as these beggars make the town look rundown? Michael Hill, Torre del Mar (Malaga)

Highway code RECENTLY I read in the Euro Weekly News that the Manual de normas de Trafico 3 was available at all bookshops for €12. Bookshops in Garrucha knew nothing of it and sent me to driving schools, who said such a book at such a price does not exist! There are driving manuals for learners but apparently no single publication which comprehensively covers all the rules of the road. Unfortunately I cannot remember who wrote the original article so can anybody tell me if this book actually exists and how I might obtain a copy? Barbara Leach, Garrucha (Almeria)

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Nurses needed HAVING just read your article in the current Euro Weekly News I am contacting you regarding the Nurses’ Union calls for school nurses. I, too, have a Type One diabetic child in school in San Fulgencio and it would not be possible for her to attend school if I did not test her blood myself mid-morning and then return at lunch time to inject her with insulin. I am also on call throughout the day whilst at work to deal with any additional requirements. I feel the whole process has been made very difficult and

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it has been suggested by the head teacher that she attend a ‘special school’ in Alicante that can deal with her needs accordingly. A nurse in the school would make a huge difference to both our lives. Samantha O’Connor, San Fulgencio (Alicante)

Rights or wrongs I DO not agree with the comments of Antonie Holtzhausen. I think the actions of the parents were foolhardy, ill thought-out and posed a risk to Ashya.

The consultant at Southampton Hospital had offered the family a second opinion and access to treatment abroad. The boy’s scans and notes could have been emailed to Prague and an opinion sought as to the suitability of proton treatment while Ashya was cared for in hospital. Instead his father chose to take the family on a long trek to sell his Spanish apartment to raise funds. In the current climate this could have taken months. What could have happened to Ashya and the other children in the meantime? This sale could have been arranged from the UK, or the father could have gone to Spain on his own. It all went horribly wrong and the UK police had no choice but to take the action they did. No doubt there will be interviews on morning TV, articles and books etc. I hope the proceeds are given to children’s cancer charities. The most important thing is

that Ashya gets the correct treatment, but in my opinion there were better ways of achieving this. Marion Woods, Mazarron (Murcia)

Lock it away I WAS interested in a Euro Weekly News article describing the intention to introduce parking charges and fines to Torre Del Mar and Velez-Malaga. It seems to me that these measures will restrict tourism rather than encourage it, but will presumably provide a ready revenue stream. Will tourists favour destinations without parking charges and will this affect cafes and shop keepers, for instance? Far better in my view for councils to make money by providing an improved beach experience. I had the notion of ‘beach lockers’ and looking on Google found that Bournemouth has been offering beach lockers in the UK since 2006. These provide space for visitors to store valuables whilst they enjoy the beach for £3 per day. A small price to pay to keep your smart phone and wallet safe! I calculate that these would provide roughly €1 million per year, if introduced in the Costal del Sol alone. Neil Smith, Cutar (Malaga)

Health proposal WITH large urbanisations near Punta Prima and the Torrevieja hospital and an aging population, a second health centre will soon be needed. At the back of the hospital there is another car park that is underused. Would this not be the ideal place for another centre as the Health department must already own the land? Savings could be made using modern materials such as plastic-faced polystyrene panels in place of wood, which would be more hygienic. The downside would be the salaries of doctors, nurses and staff. William A.H. Sly, Orihuela Costa (Alicante)

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Spain well on the way to recovery ALTHOUGH Spain was severely affected by the 2008 crash and its realestate market took a serious blow, the country appears to be getting back on its feet. According to data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Accountants (RICS), foreign property investors are showing renewed interest in the country that has long been the preferred retirement and holiday destination of hundreds of thousands of Germans, Britons and French and Dutch nationals. There is now evidence of an improvement in the real-estate markets of an

FAST-GROWING: The increase in property demand in Spain.

ever-growing number of European countries, said RICS’s chief economist Simon Rubinsohn. “Our latest test results also show evidence of an upswing in occupier demand which is

ultimately key to a sustainable recovery across the continent. The results for Spain, Portugal and Ireland are particularly encouraging and broadly consistent with the

strengthening macro newsflow these countries have delivered in recent quarters,” said Rubinsohn. No other crisis-affected country in Europe is witnessing such a fast-

growing increase in property demand than Spain, according to RICS. In fact, for the first time in several years there has been a slight drop in unemployment and a big jump in the construction of residential properties. This changing trend can be partly attributed to the under-performance of the Chinese market in the last few years. Chinese investors are turning their eyes to alternative invest-ment targets and Spain fits the bill because of its strong

opportunities for growth. Furthermore, figures from last year show the real-estate market contributed approximately 10 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product, which in turn has had a significant effect on Spain’s wellbeing.

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Government data show that house prices continue to fall HOUSE prices fell in the second quarter of 2014. Statistics released by the

Ministry of Development show that home values dropped by 2.9 per cent

between April and July and currently stand at €1,459.3 per square metre. This is the lowest reduction registered in the last six years. Data show that the average value per square metre is a mere 10 cents cheaper now than during the first quarter of 2014, when it stood at €1,459.4. Therefore, and accor-

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HOUSE VALUES: The average value per sqm only 10c cheaper now than 2014. ding to the Ministry of Development, the price of private properties accumulated an adjustment of 30.6 per cent since prices peaked at the beginning of 2008, when the crisis had just broken out. The average square metre price of new properties stood at €1,523.5, which represents a variation of -2.8 per cent

compared to 2013. In contrast, second-hand properties saw a 2.9 per cent decline which decreased square metre prices to €1,436.7. Compared to last year, the sharpest declines were registered in Extremadura (-6.7 per cent), Navarra (-6.2 per cent), Castilla y Leon (-6.0 per cent), Cantabria (-5.8

per cent), Murcia (-5.8 per cent) and Castilla La Mancha (-5.4 per cent), whilst the most substantial increases and the slightest decreases were witnessed in the Balearic Islands (+3.6 per cent), Madrid (-0.9 per cent), Ceuta and Melilla (-1.8 per cent), the Canary Islands (-1.8 per cent) and Valencia (-1.9 per cent).

Property sales up in July PROPERTY sales in Spain increased by 10.7 per cent in July. Provisional data released by the National Statistics Institute show that compared to last year the number of property sales rose by 10.7 per cent in July, totalling

28,583 transactions. This rise puts an end to 10 consecutive months of year-on-year declines and is actually the fifth consecutive increase after those registered between March and June. On the other hand, this growth can be traced back

to the 24.7 per cent increase in the purchase of second-hand properties, which totalled 18,082 transactions. According to Europa Press, 90 per cent of property purchases were for private homes. In fact, sales of private housing increased by 9.2 per cent compared to 2013, finally totalling 25,720 transactions. In contrast, transactions on social housing rose by 25.8 per cent compared to July 2013 and reached 2,863 operations. In July, the largest numbers of property sales per 100,000 people were

recorded in Valencia (107), the Canary Islands (92) and La Rioja (91). Andalucia continued to be at the forefront of property sales in July with 5,954 transactions, followed by Valencia (4,231) and Catalonia (4,230). In relative terms, the regions with the largest increase in property sales compared to 2013 were Asturias (+47.1 per cent), Extremadura (+43.9 per cent) and Galicia (+24.2 per cent), whilst the most substantial decreases were recorded in La Rioja (-12.1 per cent) and Murcia (-11.8 per cent).

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STAT OF WEEK DEFAULT by families and businesses on July’s credit card payments and loans dropped by 30.5 per cent year-on-year to €278 million. Arrears have now fallen for 25 consecutive months.

The taxman lurks in the stands SPAIN’S football clubs allegedly owe more tax than they admit. Instead of the €482 million that the Liga Profesional de Futbol (LPF) acknowledged at the end of last season, clubs owed €564 million, maintained Spain’s tax collecting authority. Neither did they cut their tax debt by €165 million as the LPF claimed,

Hacienda continued. Last season’s true figure stands at just €99 million and represents a 15 per cent reduction instead of the claimed 25 per cent, Hacienda argued. Possibly hoping to underline the clubs’ subsequent efforts, the LPF gave inexact figures for the preceding season, the tax authority continued. Determined to obtain its dues,

Orange bid for Jazztel ORANGE has offered €3.4 billion for Spain’s Jazztel. The CNMV, Spain’s stock market regulator, suspended trading in Jazztel shares when their value shot up by 12 per cent, hours before the deal was announced. It intends to investigate possible insider trading, the supervisor announced later. Acquiring Jazztel would give Orange approximately 1.5 million broadband subscribers and follows Vodafone’s takeover of Spanish cable provider ONO last July. “With the economy recovering, this is the moment to reinforce our presence,” said Orange CEO Stephane Richard. At the receiving end of

the €13 per share offer are Jazztel’s shareholders and its chairman, Leopoldo Fernandez Pujals, a Spanish-Cuban who is now a US citizen and owns a 14.48 per cent stake in the company. Pujals founded Telepizza in 1988 based on just one Madrid outlet and capital equivalent to €372,000. By 1999 he was able to sell out for €360.6 million and buy into Jazztel, then on the brink of insolvency, using €60 million of the Telepizza sale. If the current transaction goes through, he will now receive 14.48 per cent of the €3.4 billion that Orange is offering.

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Well balanced MADRID City Hall’s €1.3 billion surplus last year outstripped all Spanish municipalities. Barcelona and Valencia were the next-best money managers with respective surpluses of €290 million and €119 million.

Bitter fruit PEACHES, nectarines and potatoes affected by Russia’s veto are retailing at up to10 times more than the prices they receive, complained growers in a call for tighter anti-speculation controls.

Changeover follows tradition DIMAS GIMENO ALVAREZ was named El Corte Ingles president following the death of his uncle, Isidoro Alvarez. This is practically a family tradition, as Alvarez inherited the department stores from his own uncle, Ramon Areces. El Corte Ingles is one of Spain’s strongest brands and for the first time since 2007 the chain’s profits increased

last year, rising 6.2 per cent to €14.3 billion although turnover fell by 1.8 per cent. Economic analysts suggested that Gimeno will need to look for foreign growth. “The stores need to reinvent their business model, expand their distribution changes,” Madridbased Ricardo Wehrhahn told Bloomberg. “They need to look abroad to grow in Latin America.”

Hacienda is scrutinising and impounding any relevant sums of money that the clubs obtain via gate-money, television rights and advertising deals. Reductions in the clubs’ debts corresponds to Hacienda vigilance, administration sources claimed, not self-control on their part or that of the LPF.

FOOTBALL CLUBS: Owe more tax.

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BUSINESS EXTRA

First steps ANA BOTIN recently closed Santander’s first deal since she took over as president, acquiring the Canadian carfinancing company Carfinco for C$298 million (€210m.)

Flying high THE government will partly privatise Spain’s airports’ authority Aena by selling a 49 per cent stake in the network of 48 Spanish and 18 foreign airports. It finished 2013 with profits of €597 million and the aim now is to compete in the international market.

Morocco return AFTER three years’ absence, Spanish boats returned to fishing grounds off Morocco. Twenty-eight vessels from Algeciras, Barbate and Conil were granted licences following the agreement between the EU and Morocco.

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Spanish children in the money! Loose change A look at finance for females

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IT’S no news flash that the Spanish spoil their kids and a new survey has just confirmed it. According to research, which looked at the average amount of pocket money children receive across Europe, it’s been revealed that kids in Spain are not left short. Spanish kids are the third-best paid youngsters in the EU (after Italy and France), with those aged between five to 15 receiving €5 to €10 a week. Almost 50 per cent of parents in this country said that they don’t give their kids any pocket

money at all and that if their child needs something, then they simply discuss the purchase and buy it for their child if necessary. Therefore, almost half of young Spanish children don’t handle money. The other 50 per cent of parents, however, who do give money to their children, said that their main reason for doing so is to ensure their kids learn to respect and value money. Almost 85 per cent of those parents studied also admitted that since giving pocket money to their children

Worried over medical bills? Q. It was with great concern that I read a reader’s letter from a woman in You and the Carboneras, published in your August Law in Spain 28 edition. She apparently had to pay By David Searl a large medical bill despite having all the documentation to entitle her to use the Spanish health system. Being a pensioner and not in good health, I am worried about my own position. Could you look into this further? R.N.D. (Costa Blanca) A. If you are a UK pensioner, receiving the state old age pension, you have the right to NHS medical treatment in the UK. If you become an official resident of Spain, with the Certificate of Residency, you have the right to transfer your medical treatment to the Spanish healthcare system. You apply to the Spanish Social Security office in your autonomous region, such as Valencia or Andalucia. They will then issue you the Spanish Social Security card which entitles you to treatment and they will assign you to a local family doctor. Each of the regions administrates health care in its territory but your card is valid in all of Spain.

The process is not automatic. You must apply for it.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

POCKET MONEY: Children learn to be responsible.

they have noticed that their kids have quickly learned how to be responsible with money, through the process of trial and error. Many children who regularly receive pocket

money are also noted to save a significant portion of their allowance, which

is great practice and habit building for the future. In general, if parents can afford it, giving kids regular pocket money is a great way to develop their independence and goal setting. For example if a child wants a new video game console, then they can learn how to save to buy it. A child will see that it takes time to build up savings and will hopefully develop a sense of responsibility regarding the concept of money. It’s a good idea to provide two jars for children when you give them pocket money: one for spending and one for saving. This way they can choose how they distribute their pocket money between the jars. This also gives you a chance to teach your kids about money and its use.

Yes, size does matter Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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IT is inevitable that from time to time there will be disagreements with customers. The customer is not always right. Some do abuse the hypothesis that the customer is king. However, most disagreements between service provider and customer are due to avoidable misunderstandings. Customer conflict can be reduced to a minimum simply by explaining precisely what he is going to get for his financial outlay. Honesty is the best policy. Never give a delivery time you cannot meet. The important thing is to explain, understand, get it in writing. Often the fault lies with the customer. In an effort to keep prices down, the client withholds information when asking for a price. The client dislikes the bill being added to but is happy to increase his expectations of what is to be done. An example of this was when my wife, who translates menus to Russian, was

asked the fee for an a la carte menu translation. Such menus can be one page or multiple pages. When asked for an attached copy the client failed to respond. One wonders how the eatery’s owner would react had a client sat down, dismissed the offer of a menu and asked: “How much for a three-course meal?” Never price over the phone or internet. If the client is vague there is a catch. Far better to see beforehand precisely what needs doing and the time to complete. Listen carefully to your customers wants. Understand and repeat them, reassure and take notes. Having put in writing a synopsis of the work to be carried out, and if possible a price breakdown, sign and leave it. When doing so explain the costs or stages at which second thoughts or exit can be met. A no nonsense business approach from the outset will weed out time wasters. It will compensate by reassuring genuine enquirers that your business is professional in its approach. It sounds tedious, but far more tedious is a disgruntled client who, apart from later challenging you, could likely destroy your business with gossip.

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Still together thankfully, sounds like a pleasant song

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT ELIGHTED with the outcome of the Scottish referendum saga. Of course, if you removed the natural English haters those who, were they born south of the border, would still hate the citizens of Rome, and also, despite his PR denials, southern despiser Andy Murray, plus the children, who went to the polls with no more incentive than the memory of Mel Gibson bellowing ‘freedom’ as he expired in Braveheart then I think you’d probably be looking at more of a 70/30 per cent result in favour of the no’s. Together again. Sounds like the title to a song, and a very pleasant song at that. Thank the Lord I won’t have to boo the Scottish team when it makes the next World Cup, (unless you’re playing the English of course!).

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Still, consider those of the Muslim fraternity who consider themselves above British authority and live under Sharia law, an utter disgrace. One of the biggest craw stickers to me is the four (plus one reserve) wives they are allowed under this illegal UK organisation. Apparently there are some 20,000 of these ‘arrangements’ now existing. To be honest, I have always found one wife more than enough and frankly, to my mind, they can all get on with it. But it doesn’t end there does it? Because British law only allows a single spouse, they can only claim family allowance for one. So what do they do? Simple, they impregnate the other three and claim for them on the social as unmarried mothers. It’s fraud, pure and simple. Multiply that little touch by

“A

LIFETIME supply of love and happiness,” is what Laszlo Miklosi would like. The owner of La Campana restaurant in Quesada said this would be more important to him than money or anything else materialistic as love and happiness mean everything. Benidorm’s Ray Europa owner Ray joked he would like a lifetime supply of unlimited internet and TV so he can install to all his customers. The technology expert said: “Everyone lives by it now and people don’t compromise on their TV and internet. If you are in good health you don't need much else.” The staying healthy theme struck

LASZLO: Would like love and happiness.

SCOTTISH REFERENDUM: Delighted with the outcome. 20,000 and it comes to some 80,000 claimants plus offspring, living off the British taxpayer (I didn’t include the husband in these figures, because I assume he goes out to work.) It’s all a National farce, but then, only one in an ever increasing line of

disgusting unfair practices thrust on to the beleaguered British public by incompetent gutless politicians intent on presenting the UK to foreigners on a plate of gold - our gold! After all that down time I’ll finish on a high note (hurrah). I found these in my favourite

What lifetime supply would you like? What would you choose if you could have a lifetime supply of anything you wanted? Would you go for something to eat or drink, or something more cerebral? We went out to ask what some of our readers would choose if

news sheet last week. Here’s a couple of nonsense trivia facts to hopefully brighten your day. Did you know that: All the chickens’ eggs produced in the world would make an omelette the size of Northern Ireland? There are a billion dogs in the world (most of them in Spain!). The least common pin number is 8068? (not any more!). The Royal Navy blasts out Britney Spears ‘Oops I’ve done it again’ to scare off Somali pirates. And the most difficult tongue twister in English is ‘Pad kid poured curd pulled cod.’ Oh, and as a final gem, if you borrowed £400 from Wonga at its standard rate for seven years, you would owe more than Britain’s national debt! Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

different slant on what she would like a lifetime supply of. “I would like a completely unlimited supply of wine, any colour and any type! That combined with good weather would be perfect.” And Geoff Jones of Computer Helpline also was looking for something edible, although a couple of wishes also made the list. “Thai curry: I’m not an extravagant person. Or I’d like to go to Hong-Kong one last time or I’d like to fly my light aircraft again.”

STREET TALK a chord with another of our clients. “The one thing I would really want is good health to last a long life. I would wish to grow old but healthily. I would also wish for better business, more prosperous and fulfilling said Karel Willemsens of Immo-Carlos in Arboleas, Almeria. But Julie Eason of Westar Pools, Mijas, JULIE: Unlimited Malaga took a supply of wine.

RAY: Would like unlimited internet and TV supply.

KAREL: Good health for a long life.

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ITV 5:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Celebrity Squares 10:00pm Scott and Bailey 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Through the Keyhole 12:40am The Undriveables

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HE nursery worker who was signed off sick and subsequently caught on television starring in the opening ceremony of the recent Commonwealth Games in Scotland reminded me of a survey of bosses by a UK recruitment company. It revealed some of the worst excuses given by employees for not turning up to work: ‘I need time to find myself’; ‘my garage door’s broken’; ‘I’m going to jail’; ‘my partner and I need to practise for the square-dancing

contest in town today.’ Or, my personal favourite: ‘my boyfriend’s handcuffed me to the bed and lost the key.’ Or take a recent study of 1,000 workers and 1,000 bosses commissioned by a mutual healthcare provider. ‘I’m in A&E and got a clothes peg stuck on my tongue’, ‘I’ve got a sore finger’ and ‘I’ve injured myself during sex’ are among those that made the list as did: ‘My dog has had a fright and I don’t want to leave him’ and ‘my trousers split on the way to work.’ As regards trouser-splitting, this actually happened to a colleague as he got out of the car in the company car park. Rr-r--i-i-p! Fortunately, five minutes in the gents with a stapler repaired them well enough to get him through the day, although he had to be

WORST EXCUSE: For not turning up to work. really careful sitting down... According to the healthcare provider: ‘In a tough economy, managing sickness absence becomes vital for businesses. But employers are clearly suspicious about days taken off for illness ... This is not helped

by the fact that for more than a fifth of the sick days taken, workers admitted they could have actually made it into work. High levels of sickness absence can have a huge negative impact on businesses - both from a financial perspective and

on the effect it has on staff who bear the extra workload.” Although many find this subject amusing, it’s actually a major cost to employers. The worst offenders, reportedly, are those in the public sector who take significantly more days off each year than those in the private sector - at massive cost to the taxpayer. Quite simply, if they took the same average number of days off sick as those in the private sector, it’s estimated it would save around £2.5 billion (€3.18 billion) in the UK every year.

Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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Perestroika spreading to the west Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

HEWING the fat at a restaurant table I surmised that the US will cease being a power of consequence by

2020. The European Union, the economy and foreign policy of which is largely directed by Wall Street and Washington, will find itself isolated and in a permanent state of 1980s era discord and austerity. I withered under my friend’s scorn but hardly alone in my forecast. Fast-moving global politics is to me a fascinating game; watch this space. The petrodollar is history; time is running out for the US now reeling under a $17 trillion debt. Added to by $2.38 billion each day it is predicted to be at an unsustainable Weimar $26 trillion by 2020. Ensnared by Wall Street / Washington DC policies, Western Europeans now find ourselves in a 1914 hotbed of red lines, propaganda, aggression and economic warfare. We despair of our political elite. We know our system has failed but are

clueless as to what can be done to recover governance from the failing self-serving elite. The European Union has uncomfortable similarities with pre-Perestroika era of the collapsing Soviet Union. It is fundamentally controlled by 27 unelected commissioners and two unelected Presidents; the rest is theatre for sheeple. Komsomol Pravda, a popular tabloid read by Russians living in Spain: “The EU in the worst sense of the word is very much the new USSR.” Mikhail Gorbachev: “Why is the EU trying to recreate the USSR?” This last President of the USSR introduced Perestroika (reform) so radical it brought about penury to hundreds of millions of Russians and Eastern Europeans. Circumstance will bring similar change to the 28 EU nations. The Euro and

petrodollar, undermined by competing currencies and bank-free barter; life savings, national assets and economies will be stripped by a failing economy Will we be saved by our own President Putin? On assuming office in 2000 the popular Russian president turned oligarchs into fugitives, nationalised the banks, exiled the

West’s rapacious conglomerates, and diverted Russian resources to Russia’s needs. As a consequence the Russian economy bounced back. This is what lies behind the current stand-off. The EU is now a perestroika era USSR. So, who do we vote for? First must come the realisation that sheep-like voting for rotating dictatorships keeps the corrupt political elite in place. It is not politicians who need replacing but the system of governance. An end to political parties; election by public referendum of constituency candidates with a track record in service to the community and experience, who, every 12 months must explain their previous year’s achievements. An end to conflict of interest; no public official, their families or connections, to benefit from extra reward during or after office. Such change will anyway be thrust upon us by BRICS and other trade blocs with which an isolated Europe cannot hope to compete without painful perestroika. Otherwise, the European Union, cut off from its sinking American mother ship, will become a Stalinist Europe.

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EDRO SANCHEZ, the PSOE’s new secretary general said he will not pact with populist Podemos. The party born of the 11-M movement in 2011 and incubated by its leader Pablo Iglesias’s television programme won five seats in the European elections. Podemos is likely to run off with many council seats in the municipal elections, so Sanchez is not helping himself or the PSOE by ruling out a voting alliance. On the other hand, he could be doing everyone else a favour. Iglesias scarily promises to default on Spain’s public debt or take over the European Central Bank if he is ever in power. It would win votes but ensure that not a cent or a penny ever enters the country again.

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PEDRO SANCHEZ: PSOE’s new leader ruled out an alliance.

Poetic justice MIGUEL ARIAS CAÑETE, who headed the PP’s European elections, received the Energy and Climate Action commission when EU goodies were doled out recently. Arias Cañete, it will be remembered, explained after

a television debate with the PSOE’s principal European candidate Elena Valenciano that he went easy on her. He didn’t want to be accused of chauvinism by displaying his intellectual superiority, he said. In his new role as commissioner he will be

THE manner in which Spain’s president Mariano Rajoy is going about voting reform has not endeared him to Opposition parties. They know that the PP’s huge majority can push anything it wants through parliament, but simple arithmetic should show them that Rajoy isn’t so wrong about local elections. The control of town halls would go to the most-voted party with at least 40 per cent of the vote and 5 per cent more than its closest rival. A neck-and-neck result would go to a second-round vote. Local politics are a hotbed of unrest, intrigue and unholy alliances and this would cool things down.

Strange bedfellows in Cataluña IF the Constitutional Tribunal rules that the November 9 ballot on Catalan independence is illegal, Artur Mas could call early elections. Cataluña’s regional president would probably prefer not to do this since CiU, the coalition party that he leads, lost its overall majority after early elections in 2012. Mas is in power thanks to the parliamentary support of ERC, a leftwing republican nationalist party whose leader Oriol Junqueras is urging civil disobedience and a November 9 ballot come what may. Junqueras has now offered to enter Mas’s government to ensure the vote goes ahead but Mas, offered a present he does not want, is keeping his hands behind his back. Voters would ask themselves what they had voted for: demure centre-right CiU - conservative with a lower-case ‘c’ - or bold bruiser ERC, with whom they coincide only on the subject of nationalism.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig's ear of a work project, offer to help.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems.

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