ISSUE NO. 1558
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COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
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Goring tragedy in Benissa By Jan Gamm THE tragic death of a young man aged 33 who was gored through his femoral artery during the Bous al Carrer bull-running in Benissa on Saturday May 2 has reignited the debate on bull-running, and by extension bullfighting, in Spain. The victim died of his injuries in Denia Hospital following a nine-day stay in Intensive Care. He was caught between a tree and a charging bull, part of fiesta celebrations in the town. This latest fatality brings the debate on Spain’s traditional ‘running of the bulls’ to public Turn to Page 2
Dead whale beaches A SIX-TON dead whale measuring around 10 metres has been found on the beach at Cullera. The Guardia Civil reported that the animal was discovered by a patrol at around 11am on Monday May 11. A police launch was deployed to warn other vessels of the presence of the carcass in the shallows.
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YOUNG man’s death reignites controversy over Spain’s bullfighting tradition
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attention yet again, an issue that has prompted public outcry on many occasions, usually when serious injury or death has been the result of what many see as a timeworn Spanish tradition. For many this, and bullfighting in particular, is a cultural issue and the public view on whether this tradition should be embraced or stamped out depends on personal opinion. Fans see bullfighting as not a sport but an art form. Opponents see it as a barbaric ‘torturing’ of the animals. Visitors from other parts of the world especially animal-loving Brits - often come down on the side of banning the sport, as happened in Catalonia. Others think they have no right to interfere in their host country's culture. As yet another victim of the Spanish bull-running leaves a family devastated, animal rights groups in Spain call yet again for an end to a dangerous tradition that remains locked into fiesta programmes all over the country. The Euro Weekly News is asking readers’ opinions: Do you think bull-running should be allowed to continue? Do you feel this longheld tradition should be respected? Or do you think it is too fraught with risks? Let us know at www.euroweeklynews.com.
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Benidorm police feeling the heat By Jason Bailey LOCAL POLICE in Benidorm are still patrolling the streets in winter uniforms. The recent rise in temperatures caught Benidorm Town Council off guard. They have yet to issue Local Police officers with their summer uniforms and so the Boys in Blue are sweltering. The Professional Union of Local Police and firefighters, SPPLB, slammed the poor organisation of the council for not issuing summer uniforms despite warnings of
early summer temperatures. The police uniform was changed in November 2014 to all blue and due to this the police have only the old summer two-tone version. An spokesman for the SPPLB said: “Police officers should be permitted to wear the old-style uniform until they are issued with the new all-blue style.” El Corte Ingles, the company that won the tender, has been asked to send as many complete uniforms as soon as possible and not to wait until the total order is ready for dispatch.
Jellyfish invasion THOUSANDS of Sailboat Jellyfish, also known as ‘By the Wind Sailors’ have arrived off the coast of Javea. They are bright cobalt blue in colour and have appeared all along the shore of the Javea Arenal. However, they are not harmful to humans.
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Spanish artist Pablo Picasso breaks records flickr by Montse Poch
CUBIST painting was part of a series of works created in 1954-55
Olden times AT the Soler Blasco Municipal Museum in Javea Old Town on Wednesday May 20 there will be a talk on ‘Commercial Fishing in Javea from Roman Times to Present Day’ by fishing boat skipper Amadeu Ros.
Quiz night New venue JAVEA U3A’s next Quiz Night is to be held at a new venue - Javea Golf Club on Thursday June 25.
Thrifty mayor Old posters THE PP mayor of Ondara, Ximo Ferrando is re-using his election posters from 2011 in a bid to save €2,500 on printing for 2015 - part of his ‘spend less and do more’ policy.
Heat wave Hotting up
Hospital rest Seats €5 a night
VIBRANT: Women of Algiers is a cubist depiction of nude courtesans.
By Steve Walsh MALAGA-BORN Pablo Picasso would have hardly believed his eyes if he could have witnessed his ‘Women of Algiers’ become the most expensive painting ever to sell at auction, going for $160 million (€142.1m) at Christie’s in New York. Eleven minutes of protracted bidding from telephone buyers heralded the final sale, for much more than its pre-sale estimate of $140 million. However, the final price including commission of just over 12 per cent, saw the anonymous bidder having to pay $179.3 million (€159.25m).
$179.3m is the amount an anonymous bidder had to pay (including commission) to become the owner of Picasso’s ‘Women of Algiers’, at Christie’s in New York, the most ever paid for a painting at auction.
The sale also featured Alberto Giacometti’s life-size sculpture ‘Pointing Man’, which set its own record. It is now the most expensive sculpture sold at auction, after going for $141.3 million (€125.5m). Previously, the Brits held the world record for a painting sold at auction, with the famous’Three Studies of Lucian Freud’ by Francis Bacon, which sold for $142.2 million (€126,48m) in 2013. Philip Hoffman, founder and CEO of the Fine Art Fund Group said of Picasso’s work: “This is an absolutely blockbuster picture, it’s one of the most exciting pictures that we’ve seen on the market for 10 years.”
HOSPITALS in Cataluña are introducing new pay-to-recline seats for companions to sleep on overnight. Prepaid cards priced at €5 per night or €20 for five nights must be used to recline the seats, sparking complaints from some users who claim the measure is discriminatory.
Quote of the Week We’ve done everything possible for the Spaniards in Nepal,” said Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz, after welcoming home experts who had been to the country where six Spaniards are still missing.
Calpe adopts Blue Zone parking areas BLUE ZONE parking commenced this week in Calpe at the request of the local commercial sector. Preparations were already in place on Friday May 8 after last minute administrative proce-
dures were tidied up before waiting for the green light from the municipality. Calpe’s main shopping area in the town centre has long been a subject of contention with regard to chaotic and un-
controlled parking. Business owners and local residents alike agreed a new parking policy was well overdue, requesting controls be put in place with some urgency before the start of the summer.
Calpe’s local council proceeded with caution, carrying out a number of enquiries to ensure Blue Zone parking was in accordance with the wishes of traders and shoppers. More than 65 per cent of those con-
cerned, including business owners, pedestrians and vehicle users, said they thought parking had become increasingly problematic since the end of 2014, with most believing a Blue Zone policy would help.
TEMPERATURES in the Valencia Region are expected to rise to more than 40 degrees before the weekend according to AEMET, although the heat will be tempered by a light breeze.
Long ladder Part walkway THE Fire Department in Valencia has invested €1 million in a ladder that can be extended to reach 42m in height with a section that can be articulated to form a walkway.
Adopt a dog Finding homes ANIMAL charities AdoptAn-Abandoned-Dog (AUPA) and Bioparc held their sixth homing event on Sunday May 10, aimed at finding homes for dogs.
Fake dentist Man reportedç A MAN who performed dental work on horses’ teeth without a formal veterinary qualification has been reported to the courts by the Valencian College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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Back in time with the Moors and Christians EL CAMPELLO was awash with colour and history for the annual festivities
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BEARING FLORAL TRIBUTES: The parade of richly-costumed Moors.
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Legally Speaking 59 Time Out 62 - 63 Letters 64 Cassandra Nash 65 Pets 66 Health & Beauty 67 - 69 Food 70 - 74 Homes & Gardens 75 - 77 Property 78 - 80 Services 81 - 85 Classifieds 86 - 88 Motoring 90 - 93 Sport 94 - 96
THE Moors and Christians celebrations in El Campello provided fun and entertainment for all the family last weekend. The day began with a deafening clanging of bells at 8.30am followed by floral offerings to the patron saint at 11.30am. A spectacular parade included regiments
of Christians and the slow-marching Moors making their way through the town, each ‘fila’ more magnificent than the one before. The procession included richly-costumed Moorish ladies bearing flowers and armoured Christians bearing arms, with music provided by marching bands. As always on such occasions there was plenty to eat and drink, with a festive paella provided, large enough to feed any
marauding army! The celebrations concluded with a salvo of musket fire and a fabulous fireworks’ display. The 2015 El Campello Moors and Christians celebrations were organised by the town hall’s department of fiestas directed by Marisa Navarro, and the 2015 Captaincies on the Christian side and Ain Karim for the Moors.
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BANNED: Begging with children.
Police crack down on beggars MORE incidents in the last few months money for food.” She knows the police will move her on but she can probably stay long THE incidence of children begenough to feed herself, her fiveging on the streets has inyear-old daughter and her baby. creased in the last few months. This particular instance was Some children can be conin Alicante City but fined to a few the problem of begsquare feet of ging with children is pavement for an worsening in other entire day, begging large towns including for cash. At midnumber of police Benidorm and Gandia day on Wednesday interventions relatas well as throughout May 6, the tempered to begging in the Northern Costa ature was 30ºC+ in Alicante last year. Blanca. some areas, yet a Alejandro Novella, gipsy sat begging from Foundation Secwith a young baretariado Gitano, said: “Our orby.“There is no one at home to ganisation provides a service look after her,” she said: “If I for such people. We can take stay at home there will be no By Jan Gamm
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them to centres where they can eat and wash. Most of them know they are not allowed to have a child with them while begging. But perhaps not all are familiar with the law, and such incidents can occur.”
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Drugs and a tiger’s head A SIX-MONTH investigation across Santa Pola, Denia and Elda has broken up an organised gang dedicated to cocaine trafficking. Ten people have been arrested, of Spanish and Colombian nationality, aged between 29 and 54. Three have been sentenced to prison
without bail by a court in Elche. Police seized a total of 200 grams of cocaine, 1.2 kilos of marihuana, 200 grams of hashish, €3,000 in cash, vehicles, precision scales, various weapons and a tiger’s head, which police believe was smuggled into Spain.
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Teulada-Moraira mayor steps down from office MORAIRA’S present mayor, Antonio Joan Bertomeu, has decided he will not run for re-election this month and has stepped down as mayor. He confirmed that he will continue an involvement in politics, undertaking a series of tasks on behalf of the Partido Popular. Bertomeu said he had been “honoured” to serve as mayor and was deeply grateful for the support he had received from Moraira residents throughout his last four years in office.
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Benidorm showcases its tasty cuisine with tapas and pinchos TAPAS ALLEY has a reputation to uphold, the standard is even higher this year By Jan Gamm BENIDORM opened its popular V Concurso de Tapas y Pinchos at the picturesque Mirador on Saturday May 9, with a total of 26 local restaurants competing in quality, originality and creativity. Tapas and pinchos are certainly small morsels of food, mere tasters in fact, but big on flavour and presentation. Benidorm, with its famous ‘Tapas Alley,’ has a reputation to uphold and the standard of dishes being presented this time round are even more spectacular than last year. Benidorm’s Mayor Agustín Navarro attended the opening of the Concurso accompanied by the Manager of the Association of Bars and Restaurants (Abreca) Maria Amor. The mayor congratulated each of the participating restaurants on the “great variety of gastronomic creations that reflect the level and the importance of this event, now in its fifth year.” He added: “The Abreca Association has made an enormous effort with the organisation of this contest, fundamental to Benidorm’s gastronomic calendar.”
MAYOR Agustin Navarro samples a range of tapas and pinchos.
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local restaurants take part in the V Concurso de Tapas y Pinchos 2015
Benidorm’s tapas and pinchos have developed over the years into contemporary art on a plate that delights the senses and tempts diners to skip dinner altogether!
These stylish nibbles have inspired the city’s most talented chefs to create ingenious ways of mixing flavours using only the freshest and tastiest ingredients - and the results are a real delight. This year, the event has been extended to May 17 to allow participating restaurants scope to showcase the delicious works of art for which Benidorm is so famous.
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Classic racing revival THE 22nd edition of the Classic Racing Revival is in Denia on Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17, an event for classic motorbikes welcoming international riders. This year, homage will be paid to Italian Remo Venturi, the 500cc runner up in 1960 on an MV Agusta motorbike. Italian Pier Paolo Bianchi, Argentinian Willy Perez and Swede Borje Jansson will all compete, along with Dave Hailwood, son of racing legend Mike Hailwood, who will be riding for Britain. There will be an exhibition in the Marques de Campo together with a market which will be selling accessories and spare parts.
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Navarro wishes to go underwater in Benidorm PLANS for Benidorm Bay include a museum, a submerged altar and a nature trail By Community Reporter vMAYOR Agustin Navarro has revealed his ambitions to add touristic value by developing marine services in the waters off Benidorm. “We have some wonderful attractions, reefs, clear waters and spectacular coastal scenery. It is time we looked at them with a view to utilising them for the benefit of the city,” he said. Navarro’s plans include an underwater museum, a path along the seabed, a submerged altar for weddings, a nature trail, and these are just a few suggestions put forward to convert Benidorm Bay into a Caribbean paradise. Navarro has nurtured plans to submerge a shipwreck in the bay, writing to the Generalitat to secure permission to convert the sea bed off Benidorm for marine tourism. The project would include an underwater kingdom with sunken treasure, amphorae and ship wrecks.
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BENIDORM BAY: A potential goldmine for underwater tourism.
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An International affair at Xabia STALLS offered delicious selection of food
APPLE BOBBING: Proved a popular challenge. By Jan Gamm CELEBRATIONS to mark the International profile of XIC in Xabia were held on Friday May 8, launched with the entire school dancing Zumba with Foundation teacher Jackie Shearer. An apple bobbing challenge proved popular
and later in the morning, after studying different continents, each year group shared international music, dance and art with the rest of the school in special assemblies. Parents and friends of the College set up stalls in the afternoon offering a delicious selection of foods from 11 different parts of the world.
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The 19th MITM Euromed THE 19TH MITM Euromed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe from May 6 to 8 attracted delegates from 23 countries including Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK and Ukraine. The event included three seminars by Calpe’s Tourist Board, Argentina’s Secretary of Tourism, INPROTUR and AR Diamante Beach Hotel profiling its award-winning conferencing facilities. While the participants were in the area they enjoyed tours of Alicante, Elche, Benidorm and Valencia. The visit ended with a glittering gala dinner at Calpe’s SH Ifach Hotel.
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Bribery in L’Alfas del Pi A L’ALFAS DEL PI city official has been arrested after an investigation by the Guardia Civil. It is alleged that the official asked for payment of €2,000 from a man in return for a municipal licence for the town’s flea market. The man recorded the official’s demands for the money, asking what would happen if he did not pay. The official said that without payment the licence would be denied. The man presented the recording to the police as part of a formal complaint, resulting in an arrest being made. The official has been charged with bribery and obstruction of justice, with a court appearance in Benidorm imminent. A second council worker suspected of being involved is being questioned in connection with the case.
Costly comments by the radio presenter NURIA ROCA announced she will appeal a court ruling. By Gemma Quinn TV and radio presenter Nuria Roca announced she will appeal a court ruling in Alicante ordering her to pay €15,000 to former Mayor Sonia Castedo, for a derogatory comment made about her on her blog. Roca also expressed her “surprise” at hearing of the judgement through the media. According to the presenter, the court leaked the sentence which was then reported by a journalist: “As I have no friends in court, but in the media, I was able to read the statement three days before the official word to my lawyer.” The judge ruled the comment last September constituted a “trespass on the honour” of Castedo.
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FORMER MAYOR: Sonia Castedo pictured with Valencian President Francisco Camps.
LA NUCIA Municipal Library is extending its opening hours again this year from 9am to 9pm to facilitate students of the University of Alicante and University de Miguel Hernandez studying for their end-ofyear examinations. This initiative is very popular with a large number of students eager to take advantage of the extra study time now that finals are uncomfortably close, allowing for effective study without the distractions of home. Inaugurated in February 2007 with easy access and parking, the library’s normal hours are 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday. The new schedule allows an extra three hours’ use. The library was used by 3,640 people during its extended hours in 2014.
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Award winning app technology MORE than 500 incidents have been handled through the award-winning Green Line service introduced by Denia Council last year. Of these, 62 per cent were resolved within less than 48 hours and only 18 per cent are still in the process of solution. The types of problems reported have been mostly concerning broken path-
ways and pavements, followed by issues with street cleaning, gardens and lighting, according to municipal sources. To use the service you simply download the free App via your smartphone or tablet. You can then send photographs along with a short complaint without the inconvenience of a personal visit or phone call.
Unpopular dog tax ANIMAL association Traffik San Vicente del Raspeig has presented a petition of 1,150 signatures complaining about the rate of €13.70 imposed by the council to enrol in a new municipal census of the town’s dogs. President of Traffik, Anabel Auleda, said that a positive information campaign on awareness and good habits in the treatment of animals was welcome, but the new tax is unpopular and dog owners are hopeful that the tax will be withdrawn. A PSOE spokesman for the municipality said the amount of the tax and the way it was determined was a matter for the city collector.
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Parents’ home study causes nightmares ARE children taking home too much? By Jan Gamm MORE and more parents in the region are complaining of excessive levels of homework assigned to their children, preventing a minimal amount of free time, especially in the case of Primary schoolers. The debate is heating up between parents, teachers and the Education Department. Change.org is processing a petition entitled: ‘Streamlining home duties in the Spanish educational system’ that already has 75,000 signatures, while teachers are divided between the case for more homework and persua-
sive arguments posed by concerned parents that children in primary education should be allowed good old playtime.
75,000 parents against too much homework have signed a petition
According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Spain lies fifth on a list of 38 nations that prioritises home study. According to the agency, Spanish children spend 6.5 home hours per week studying compared
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Xàbia Folk Festival XÀBIA Folk Festival was packed on Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9 at the Plaza de Constitucion and on Sunday May 10 at the Hermitage de Santa Llucia.
Textile fire AN EMPLOYEE sustained second degree burns while trying to save important items from a textiles shop on fire in Calle Doctor Pascual in Alicante on Monday May 11 at 1pm.
690 years on HOME STUDY: Children should be allowed playtime too. with an average of 4.9 in other countries. Interestingly, the parents’ argument is supported by perfor-
mance results - in Finland where very few homework hours are demanded, results are better than Spain’s!
BENIDORM has celebrated 690 years of its history with a medieval market, opened on the anniversary of the first land grant in the area. The market will stay open until Sunday May 17.
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Always finding a way to help... MABS President Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE, is this week’s Euro Woman and if ever a true ‘Euro Woman’ deserved the title it is Jacqui. ONE thing Jacqui learned when she was struck with cancer was that what sufferers need most is support. From her experience, she knows that diagnosis is a huge shock and it is all too easy to fall apart and feel lost. Emotional and physical support is essential to anyone going through such a tough time. Once on the road to recovery it would have been all too easy to sit back, take a deep breath and simply be thankful. But that was not enough for Jacqui. In her forthright and determined way she decided to do something useful with her time. So in June 1999, MABS was born – Marina Alta Breast cancer Support, to give its full title. It was started by Jacqui with the help of three other sufferers of breast cancer and one other lady whose daughter had the disease. MABS now has eight shops, four care centres, vans for transporting patients and goods for sale in the charity shops - and a hospice that opened last year in Fontilles. “Cancer grows,” said Jacqui, “and we must grow with it. It is everywhere and it is affecting just about every second person you meet.” Jacqui was made an MBE on April 27, 2005, for her tireless service to this deserving cause, and while receiving her own honour from the Queen, she met the man she acknowledges as her hero, Private Tank Corp Johnson Beharry, VC. He survived two ambushes in Iraq but saved his tank on both occasions despite horrific wounds. Euro Weekly News (EWN) asked Jacqui how many cancer sufferers are turned away from MABS’ door. “None,” she said. “We find a way. Always.”
DETERMINED: MABS President Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE.
Euro Woman Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE By Jan Gamm DETERMINATION. That is one word that sums up Jacqui. The self-confidence to just get out there and do it - whatever it may be - has benefited not just Jacqui throughout her life, but also many, many cancer patients through MABS, the support charity she helped found. That determination so many have identified in her is something she is very aware
Fact file Name: Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE Profession: President of Cancer Support Charity MABS Family: Married to Bernard with one daughter and one son Nature or nurture: Nurture From: Surrey Now living: Javea Languages spoken: English and Spanish
Cancer grows, and we must grow with it. It is everywhere...
Book or TV? Book Favourite title: Now reading ‘History of GCHQ’ Strength: Determination Weakness: Too trusting
of. She will always go the extra mile to see things through to the end no matter what, facing things that are unpleasant. And the flaw she sees in her character is not something most would see as a downside. She sees herself as “too trusting,” which she feels is her main weakness. Jacqui and her husband Bernard both had careers in the Civil Service in the UK, Jacqui as an administrator and Bernard in
Greatest success: MABS Greatest failure: Not pursuing an academic career Irritants: Liars Best period of life: My ‘pre-cancer’ life Big picture or details?: Details – I like to get things right Biggest influence: My husband Bernard
engineering. They took up permanent residence on the Costa Blanca in 1989 with every intention of enjoying a well-earned retirement, perhaps pursuing a few hobbies and travelling. And so they did, taking extended tours of Singapore, Australia and New Zealand over the next few years. In 1998, it all changed when Jacqui fell ill with breast and throat cancer. “There were no symptoms. I had no idea I was ill,” said Jacqui. “At first, it was diagnosed as mastitis! There were no lumps, you see sometimes there aren’t - so doctors couldn’t find the primary. However, within two months I was diagnosed with Grade 4 cancer, the worst possible news.” The family offered to fly to Spain to be with Jacqui and Bernard, an offer Jacqui refused. “They had their own lives to live,” Jacqui continued, “…and anyway, there was nothing they could do. We decided to get on with things.” And get on with things they certainly did. There followed a gruelling series of chemotherapy with a mastectomy in February 1999. Incredibly, Jacqui was back in her car and driving again within two weeks! “I was bored,” she said. And where does Jacqui see herself in five years’ time? “Alive – and still in Javea!”
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Clooney in Valencia for premiere FILM STAR expected on May 19 By Gemma Quinn GEORGE CLOONEY is expected in Valencia on Tuesday May 19 for the premiere of his new film, Tomorrowland. Some of the scenes of the Disney movie were filmed in Valencia using the architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences, with the rest shot in Canada. Tomorrowland is set is an enigmatic location caught between time and space.
Spain needs more nurses to reach European standards VALENCIA Region has been found to have 40 per cent less nurses that the EU average, a report drawn up for International Nursing Day (May 12) has revealed. In total, Spain needs more than 140,000 more nurses to reach the EU average and there are great differences in nursing staffing levels from
one region to another, a study has found. A report by the General Nursing Board on the state of healthcare in Spain from a nurses’ point of view presented this week revealed that the country, with just 508 nurses per 100,000 inhabitants, was seventh from the bottom of the list
for Europe. Board leader Maximo Gonzalez Jurado explained that the EU average is 811 nurses per 100,000, leaving the country a long way behind. An extra 141,783 nurses would need to be taken on to reach the European average, Gonzalez Jurado said.
Traffic victims: Mostly male and intoxicated A TOTAL of 39 per cent of drivers who lost their lives in traffic accidents during the past year gave a positive result in alcohol, drugs or psychotropic substances. The data, provided by the National Toxicology Institute, shows that the percentage has been falling, producing the lowest percentage since 2010, and four points lower than the figure for 2014 (43.9 per cent). Most of the victims who die in traffic accidents are men of ages ranging between 30 and 50 years old, while the average profile of those who
die after being run over is also male, of around 60 years old, who has consumed alcohol or psychotropic substances (39.8 per cent). The data was collected from the toxicological blood tests performed on 865 victims (614 drivers, 173 pedestrians and 78 passengers). Out of the drivers, 240 gave positive results in alcohol consumption (67 per cent), drugs (34.17 per cent) and psychotropic substances (27.5 per cent). Eight out of 10 drivers who died on the road were exceeding the legal alcohol limit of
Dramatic car smash AN elderly couple in Javea had a lucky escape when their car left the road on Ctra La Guardia in the Costa Nova area of the town. Eye witness David Reeve told the Euro Weekly News that as he was progressing towards the hairpin bend before the steep descent down Ctra. La Guardia at around 1pm on Friday May 8, a white Golf came round the bend, taking the corner very wide. The driver saw Mr Reeve’s car coming toward her and swerved violently, ploughing through the gate of a private residence. The vehicle carried on through the garden, smashing through a hedge before coming to rest on its passenger side in the middle of the road. The hedge tops a wall above the road, falling steeply away, so the car had fallen from a height of four metres. The driver and her passenger were badly shaken but escaped serious injury.
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Classic car rally MORE than 150 cars will be taking part
The 2nd L’Alfas del Pi to Granada Car Rally starts this weekend. By Jason Bailey THE 2nd L’Alfas del Pi Granada classic car rally is to be held from Sunday May 17 until Saturday May 23, covering 1,130 kilometres between L’Alfas del Pi and Granada, with stops at Librilla and Cullar as well as a stretch of the Sierra Nevada Mountain, with more than 150 classic cars taking part. On Saturday May 16 there
1,130 the kilometres covered by the 2nd L’Alfas del Pi Car Rally will be a showcase of the vintage cars on the forecourt of the Casa de Cultura in L’Alfas del Pi. Willy Claeys, President of the European Classic Car
club, said: “We are proud to have such a diverse range of cars this year. Some date from 1916 but have all been restored to their former glory.” Joining the Classic Car Club is not all about age. As Willy said, “You will see many cars with an H prefix which denotes they are over 25 years old, but age will not guarantee a car entry to the club - styling and special features are important.”
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Summer painting school THE Escuela de Pintura de Finestrat has organised a creative summer campus for ambitious youngsters with an artistic flair. Classes will be held from 9.30am to 1.30pm at the El Barquillero, la Cala de Finsestrat from July 1–31 and will be open to children aged four to 12. The price is €100 or €170 for the month for the bi-weekly option, where children can double up in all sorts of artistic endeavours. Councillor for Education Maria Llorca said: “This is the first time a summer painting school has been organised and we anticipate it will be very popular with young Picassos.” Interested parties can register by calling 629 682 965 (Gemma) or 639 733 682 (Carmen).
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Ciudad de la Luz is to be auctioned off FILM STUDIOS will be sold as a whole or in six lots
CURTAIN DOWN: Film studios to be sold.
By Gemma Quinn THE Ciudad de la Luz film studios complex is to be sold. The board of directors in Alicante has approved the specifications for the sale of the centre in six lots.
The starting price is €94.4 million for the whole complex which interested parties can bid on, or bids can be made on individual lots starting at €5.7 million. In December last year, an American investment group, led by director
Francis Ford Coppola, registered their interest in buying Ciudad de la Luz and were reported to have made an offer of around €80 million. It is unclear at the present ime whether the group will re-submit a higher bid.
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Embryo selection success A PRIVATE clinic in Alicante has announced the birth of the first baby in Spain through a new assisted reproduction technique. The ground-breaking method specialises in early identification of the most viable embryos before they are transferred to the womb. The selection takes place of between three and five embryos, which are analysed by pioneering software that assesses which have the best development potential. This will increase the chances of the embryo taking and resulting in pregnancy, according to the clinic. The system is already used in other countries including the USA, UK, Canada and Norway, in infertility treatments, said specialists in assisted reproduction.
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WASHALOT: Clowns touring hospitals in the Marina Alta.
Wash, wash, wash! THE Preventive Medicine Department of the Marina Alta has launched a new cleanliness campaign. The theme ‘Wash, Wash,
Wash!’ is being broadcast by medical teams in hospitals throughout the region to mark World Handwashing Day. The ‘Washalot’ clowns
cheered up the wards and helped press the fundamental points of proper hygiene with the help of watering cans and some stick-on red noses.
‘No dignity’ at Gandia Hospital PATIENTS face an embarrassing lack of privacy By Jan Gamm GANDIA’S new Francesc de Borja Hospital, opened just one month ago to serve 185,000 residents in the Safor and Albaida areas, has come under criticism for its
185,000 residents are served by the new Francesc de Borja Hospital
approach to patient privacy and dignity. The main area of complaint is the emergency department where patients are kept for up to six hours receiving treatment. The absence of curtains around beds means patients are forced to use bedpans observed by other patients and their relatives. The UGT (General Union of Workers) brought matters to the attention of the Department of Health where it was acknowledged that several complaints had been received. The recovery area is also being slammed for having little privacy and also a shortage of bedpans. “Families are not allowed into this area, so cannot assist the patient meaning little can be done about protecting their privacy from the rest of the room,” said Ferrer: “It’s not good enough.” The wards in the new hospital are equipped with every comfort – pristine chairs, brand new furniture, state-ofthe-art medical facilities and equipment – just no privacy!
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Dog attack A man is seriously injured on the street By Jan Gamm A MAN was seriously injured when he was attacked by two dogs as he walked toward the local cemetery in rural Carrus, on the outskirts of Elche. The 64-year-old was set upon by two vicious dogs, thrown against the wall of a nearby villa and badly mauled as he tried to get away. The villa owners heard the commotion and managed to open their door to let him inside. The police and ambulance services were called: “I have been attacked by dogs, I think I’m bleeding to death,” said Juan Antonio. A SAMU ambulance administered medical care for open wounds in Juan Antonio’s left leg and wrist,
5 the number of years a dangerous breed licence is valid for in Spain along with ‘multiple bites of moderate depth and bruising.’ A second ambulance transferred him to Vinalopó Hospital for further treatment. He was discharged several hours later. Two local police officers attended the scene. One of the dogs was shot straight away as it showed so much aggression the police were unable to get out of the patrol car. The other ran home, where it remains under supervision of the local Administrative Unit pending documentation checks
and possible prosecution of the owner. The dogs were thought to be a mixed breed, part Pitbull, requiring strict licensing and registration. Next door neighbour Vicenta Lillo experienced the same behaviour with the dogs, minutes before they attacked Juan Antonio: “They appeared right behind me - if I had taken a second longer to open the door I don’t know what might have happened,” she said. Any person owning a potentially dangerous dog in Spain must have an appropriate licence and be locally registered with the municipality. Handlers and walkers of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs must also be licensed. A licence is valid for five years.
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New PCs FINESTRAT City Council has bought nine new computers for the Social Centre, to be used by local residents for job hunting and other enquiries and also for computer classes on Tuesdays 5pm - 7pm.
Road works IMPROVEMENTS are planned for Avenida Marina Baixa in Finestrat. The road will be resurfaced and lighting upgraded with LED bulbs. The project is scheduled for the autumn to avoid disruption in the summer season.
Vehicle gift THE Teulada charitable association donated a vehicle valued at €20,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association (AFA) on May 8. It will be used to transport patients to the Alzheimer’s Centre.
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Spain tops tourism list - a job well done SPAIN has worked hard to oust France from the top spot By Jan Gamm THE World Economic Forum has ranked Spain as the most competitive country for tourism, including in its assessment infrastructure, cultural resources and its approach to consumer trends. Benidorm based hospitality association HOSBEC observes that the forum’s placing of Spain at the top of the Tourism Competitiveness Index of Travel and Tourism in 2015 list is a reflection on “a job well done” by those responsible for the promotion of Spain’s beaches, weather, festivals and constantly improving gastronomy. Benidorm’s tour bosses in particular take an entrepreneurial approach to sourcing and developing new markets to en-
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AN operation that turned from a spot of ‘home grown’ into an ambitious plantation of more than 250 marihuana plants on a terrace in a home in Piles, between Oliva and Gandia, has been dismantled by the Guardia Civil.
250 Marihuana plants were confiscated from a home in Piles
SPAIN: Now tops the WEC List. courage improvements in local trade, especially during the busiest summer months. The study has been developed in collaboration with data assessment compiled by De-
loitte; the International Air Transport Association (IATA); the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUPN); the World Tourism Organisation
(WTO) and the WTTC (The World Travel & Tourism Council). Spain has worked hard to oust France from the top position on the leader board.
A 35-year-old man of Spanish nationality has been placed under arrest as part of ‘Operation Dwarf ’ on suspicion of crimes against public health. In addition to the plants the police also confiscated a quantity of marihuana already crushed and dried as well as scales and other equipment used for processing the drug. The case will be heard at Gandia Court No 3.
Gandia goes international THE issue of off-season revenue is a problem for many towns and cities on the Costa Blanca. Gandia decided to address this by actively promoting their city at the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions fair in Calpe.
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Jail for billboard fraud A DENIA official has been handed a 21-month prison sentence by Alicante Provincial Court after he accepted more than €2,000 from a company he fraudulently sanctioned over the installation of billboards, more than one year ago. The prosecutor claimed that the accused, taking advantage of his status as an official and believing there would be no risk of being caught, offered to regularise payment records. He then banked the money, claiming it was being credited to the municipality when in fact it was deposited in his personal account. The accused pleaded guilty and returned the money he took. He also got a four-year ban from working in public office.
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Getting in the swim A COMPETITION for swimmers with intellectual disabilities was held on Friday May 8 in San Vicente del Raspeig. It saw the participation of 115 swimmers in the town’s indoor pool.
Rates help PARADISE BEACH: In pristine condition after volunteers helped clear away rubbish.
Villajoyosa clean-up COSTA BLANCA is a prime area for debris to collect By Jason Bailey ALICANTE AVENTURA, in conjunction with Villajoyosa Town Hall, arranged a two-day clean-up campaign along the coast. Their aim was to ensure that the waters and beaches of the popular tourist destination were combed for rubbish and litter. The Costa Blanca with its kilometres of beaches and coves, many of which benefit from shallow waters and gentle tides, is un-
The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the beaches. fortunately a prime area for debris to collect. This environmental issue is at the heart of the clean-up operation at Villajoyosa’s beaches and coves where refuse like empty drinks cans and bottles, plastic waste and
other debris pose a danger to marine life and mar the appearance of the coast. Paradise, Bol Nou, Esparrallo, La Caleta and Xarco were all cleaned by more than 40 volunteers and as the coves and beaches in some cases were hard to access, kayaks were utilised for better access. A spokesman from the Municipal Services Department said: “The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the beaches.”
LA NUCIA Town Council has announced that Friday, June 5, is the deadline to apply for subsidies for basura rates. Those eligible are the unemployed, pensioners and large families.
Folk spring BULGARIAN folk group ‘The Balkanikos’ celebrated the Bulgarian Spring Feast of St George with 50 people at the Kristal Social Centre in La Nucia on Wednesday, May 6, to celebrate the start of spring.
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Weevil threatens park JAVEA Town Council has set to work to slow down the pests’ advance By Jan Gamm
DR JOSEP MUT has been appointed as new Head of Paediatrics for the Marina Salud, based at La Pedrera Hospital in Denia. Dr Mut is a Medical and Surgical graduate of the University of Valencia, with the Paediatrics Department in Denia since 2006. He is responsible for introducing a new plan for the Paediatrics Department. The programme included appointing a professional at each point of the care process, either at the hospital, the patient’s nearest health centre, or even at the patient’s home, with the target of resolving medical issues for children within 48 hours.
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THE pine beetle, known as Tomicus destruens, has begun to make its mark on the Montgo natural park, initially on the Javea side, it has been confirmed by municipal biologist Ignasi Astor. Javea Town Council has already set to work to slow down the weevils’ advance, but experts have warned that the insect is “here to stay.” This week, municipal workers have begun to cut down the pines affected, and remove fallen branches to help stem the infestation.
UNDER ATTACK: Pines in Montgo natural park.
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Supermarket truck crash TWO workers’ scare as vehicle smashes through doors By Community Reporter A TRUCK crashed through the doors of a supermarket near Fustera beach on the Benissa road on Wednesday morning, May 6. Two workers were inside the establish-
ment at the time and standing near the entrance. They jumped to one side as the vehicle smashed through the doors. The truck was being used for road works on the coast road between Moraira and Calpe. As it came down a steep hill toward
the beach area the driver lost control and the truck veered into the supermarket doors. The supermarket reopened after the debris from the crash had been cleared away but the visibly shaken workers put a shovel across the doors in case of further mishap.
Walking tour arranged to complete Nostra Comarca
ROUTE: Is of medium difficulty and covers eight kilometres. BENISSA Council’s Department of Linguistics has arranged an organised walking tour to complete the Nostra Comarca on Sunday May 17, starting at 8.30am from the parking lot of the Manuel Bru School in the town. The route is eight km, about three hours in duration ascend-
ing to about 280m, of medium difficulty, under the supervision of Silvana Pastor. Participants must register by calling 965 731 313 or email normalitzacio@ajbenissa.es before 1pm on Friday May 15. Sturdy walking boots and suitable clothing will be required.
Rear end collision A REAR-END collision between a Skoda and a Seat left three people injured at 11pm on Thursday May 7, on leaving the A7 motorway near the Aspe/Elche junction which was blocked while traffic police cleared away the debris. Despite the spectacular nature of the crash, with debris spread across two lanes of traffic, the two drivers involved and a child of three were lucky to escape with only minor injuries.
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Out to tender DENIA Council is inviting tenders for the resurfacing of streets in the town. The deadline for submission of tenders is June 8.
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A new bus for AFA Alzheimer’s Teulada VOLUNTEERS raise a whopping €20,500
The Sports Centre in Alcoy has installed new hurdles along its running track, which athletes said were a big improvement.
THE marching band of Alcoy’s fila ‘Berberiscos’ has won the 10th edition of the Instructive Musical society Real de Gandia competition. The prize was €1,000 and a diploma.
Polish visit A GROUP of 12 students and two teachers from Southern Poland are visiting Ibi until 15 May on an exchange programme.
Dogs play in safety LA NUCIA opened another recreational dog park this week in Calle Barbados, part of the Don Mar Urbanisation. The park is the fifth in a series of seven planned for the area.
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PAT BRAMAH and Don Pepe Buigues with the mini bus. By Jason Bailey ASOCIACIÒN Benéfica de Teulada volunteers have raised funds for a new mini bus for Alzheimer’s sufferers in Teulada, to
the tune of €20,500 to replace the old bus, which was no longer viable to repair. The president, Pat Bramah, presented the key to Don Pepe Buigues, President of AFA Alzheimer’s Teulada. The ceremony
was attended by the volunteers and day patients of the hostel. Teulada Moraira Lions, who assisted in the purchase of a hydraulic ramp for the van, also presented the hostel with a cheque for €4,780.80.
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The number of recreation parks for dogs in La Nucia
This one is on a 600square-metre plot which is safely fenced and gated to prevent escapes and there are benches, litter bins and a waste bag dispenser for doggy clean-ups. The park is free and a team has been appointed to ensure the area is kept clean. La Nucia Mayor Bernabe Cano said: “There has been a great response to the introduction of recreational dog parks in the town. The play areas get plenty of use and it helps improve neighbourhood relations.”
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Benidorm eviction is overturned PEDRO goes home after nine years
DEMO: Many protests have been held calling for an end to evictions. By Jason Bailey AN eviction order against a Benidorm man turned out of his home has been overturned by the Supreme Court. Pedro Narciso’s home was seized by Benidorm Town Council over
a debt of â‚Ź3,600 in 2006. In August 2006, real estate agent Narciso returned from work to find the locks at his home had been changed. In April 2006, a court order had been issued for the seizure of the property after
eight years of litigation between the council and Narciso over taxes, covering a period when he was detained in a psychiatric hospital. Narciso began a hunger strike and collected 1,400 signatures of support.
AECC run NINE hundred runners from towns in the region took part in a sporting challenge starting in Alcoy on Saturday May 9, crossing the Sierra de Mariola to raise funds for the AECC Cancer Support charity.
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Jobless figure falls 8 months in a row ELCHE mayor delighted with statistics By Jan Gamm THE unemployment rate has decreased for the eighth consecutive month in the municipality of Elche. Mayor Mercedes Alonso is delighted with the statistics. “We remain leaders in job creation in this area,” she said and added: “In 2011 we had about 37,000 unemployed now we have around 30,700.
7,000 jobs created in Elche in the last three years We must continue working towards putting the necessary conditions and opportunities in place to create jobs in the
town.” She said she would not be satisfied until the majority of Elche’s citizens had paid work. The council confirmed that in the last three years 7,000 jobs had been created in Elche, and that although April is traditionally a bad month for employment in the town, especially in recent years, this April saw a significant improvement. Photo-Flickr, David Vega.
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STREET ART: Growing in popularity.
Street art at its best GANDIA hosted the fifth edition of the graffiti event ‘Pixaví Gandia’ in Benipeixcar (Cami Vell del Real de Gandia) on Friday May 8, for art lovers with a penchant for street art. This is a genre with a growing following in Spain, especially among young adults. This year there was a special category for future street artists aged eight to 14 as well as the usual exhibitions and demonstrations that drew fascinated crowds of onlookers. The event was free to all with around 100 participants.
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Love pets CHILDREN in Elche raised awareness about animal care and public spaces as part of a project which has seen hundreds learn about the responsibilities of owning pets.
Hotel gain FRENCH group B&B Hotels has acquired two three-star Holiday Inn Express hotels in the cities of Valencia and Alicante.
March rise INDUSTRIAL production in the Valencia Region has risen 8.3 per cent in March compared to the same month in 2014.
Market legal ELCHE Council has said “everything is legal” with the installation of the temporary market on Avenida de Valencia.
The Wild West in town for May Fair JALON Valley HELP’s biggest fundraiser takes place on Sunday By Jason Bailey JALON Valley HELP will hold its popular Annual May Fair on Sunday May 17, from 10am-2pm. It will be held in the car park at Jalon, the wellknown venue of the weekly rastro. This year’s theme is the Wild West, so expect to see cowboys and cowgirls, Red Indians and sexy saloon girls. In keeping with the theme, the Jalon Valley Stompers will be
giving a demonstration of line dancing, and there’ll be pony rides too. There will be dozens of quality stands selling a variety of local products from plants to food and drink, and a special-recipe rum punch will be available. Live entertainment will be courtesy of the Poco Loco Steel Band and Total FM will be broadcasting a road-show. This is the biggest fundrais-
ing event on the Jalon Valley HELP calendar and money raised will be put into the JVH Charity Fund supporting Casa de Animo, (the drop-in centre in Alcalali) and the Santolina Suite at the Ferris Hospital in Fontilles, as well covering the costs of the equipment loaned out to those in need. For more information contact Jalon Valley Help: www.jalonvalleyhelp.com, 24 hour helpline: 659 624 643.
One man and his boat A RETIRED fisherman in Villajoyosa is restoring a rowing boat which has been mothballed for nearly 40 years in a marine warehouse. Unlike modern fibreglass versions, the boat is made of wood, one of a fleet of such vessels once used to ferry mail and supplies back and forth to larger boats, according to Pedro Munoz,
whose father was also a fisherman in the town. With the arrival of petrol-fuelled craft and modern materials the boats disappeared and with them the art of rowing. Pedro intends to repair the keel and restore the boat to its former glory before putting it to good use to bring the art of rowing back to the La Vila Nautical Club.
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CUTTING THE RIBBON: L-R Juan Perez, Alberto Martinez, Honorato Algado and Jose Teruel declare the new store open.
Media Markt mania hits Finestrat TVs were popular as the crowds surged forward to pick up the best bargains his purchase tightly and said: “It was worth getting up early to get such a wonderful bargain.” Alberto Martinez, in a brief minute away from the crowds, said: “We are overwhelmed by the turnout. We are very proud of this store and very proud of my colleagues who have all worked so hard to make this happen.” Jose Ma Teruel, Regional Director of Media Markt, was there to assist in any way possible and he had his sleeves rolled up as he helped rearrange the quickly vanishing stock.
By Jason Bailey ELECTRONICS retail giants Media Markt have not just opened a new store, they have already become a part of the community. The company’s ethos is not just to serve the local population, but also to go the extra mile to be part of the community, whatever the nationality. And in the Finestrat area with its multinational population The that is quite a challenge, 2,500m2 one met head on by the company. store As a long line of stocks customers waited at more than the gate for the Fines45,000 trat opening of Media products Markt’s 75th store in Spain on Thursday May 7, they were met by the store’s multinational team. By hiring people from all sections of the expat community they have ensured the staff not only speak your language, but also think the same way you do, whether you are from Britain or Norway or Spain. Store Manager Alberto Martinez said: “This is a very exciting day for Media Markt and for Finestrat. The store not only has cutting edge technology, but also the right staff of various nationalities to assist the customer in making the right decision when buying consumer electronics.” The first man through the doors at the opening last Thursday - and also the first man to reach the checkout - Vincente Casado, clutched
READY FOR THE RUSH: Media Markt’s multinational staff.
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Alberto Martinez and Jose Teruel
Ana Maria at the checkout.
FIRST CUSTOMER: Vincente Casado.
It was worth getting up early to get such a wonderful bargain.’
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Gardeners’ world LA NUCIA allocates 32 eco-plots to enthusiastic gardeners
DIGGING IN: Eco-gardeners get ready to cultivate their organic plots. By Jan Gamm THE first 32 of 40 organic garden plots have been allocated in La Nucia. Mayor Bernabe Cano handed over the keys to the padlocks on the gates of gardens in Calle Matisse and Avenida Planet to delighted and enthusiastic - organic gardeners. A training day was carried out during the week in the CEM Captivador, when the gardeners picked up theoretical and practical tips on organic farming before striking
out on their own. The council undertook the tasks of preparing the ground and installing drip systems in the organic gardens so that the gardeners would not incur any significant expense. In addition they have been given a small shed where they can keep their tools, fencing and other gardening supplies. Organic gardening is becoming increasingly popular all over Europe, with fresh organic produce seen as a healthy and economical alternative to foods cultivated
through chemical fertilisation. When selecting from a large number of candidates for the new gardens the council gave preference to retirees and also those who are unemployed. The transfer of the plot is completely free and with an option to renew in two years’ time. A further training day is planned and the remaining eight eco-gardens will be awarded soon.
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Good weather for ice cream AS temperatures topped 30ºC in Alicante Province, ice cream sales soared. The early summer weather encouraged sales in the sector that relies almost exclusively on the sun. Artisan ice creams, a traditional industry of Ibi and Jijona, with around 1,200 points of sale around Spain, report optimism for sales following a good Easter. Jose Luis Gisbert, President of the National Association of Artisans Heladeros (Anhcea), based in Jijona, said 28ºC is the optimum tem-
perature when consumers start wanting ice cream. There are 3,000 workers in the sector in the Valencia Region with an annual turnover of around €250 million. The group has 412
3,000 people work for Artisan ice cream makers in the Valencia Region with €250 million being the annual turnover of the industry
partners in Spain, which supply to 1,200 establishments. The sector has seen a rise in the number of ice cream parlours, particularly in Alicante City, and has weathered the crisis fairly well. SOARING: Sales of ice cream.
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Spectacular sights of the May Fair celebrations HORSES and riders in full traditional Andalucian outfits rode around for all to see. By Gemma Quinn
MAYOR’S ARRIVAL: Eduardo Dolon joins in the parade in a horse and carriage.
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TORREVIEJA was awash with colour, cuisine and culture, sights and sounds as the annual May Fair celebrations got under way, attracting thousands of visitors. Fireworks marked the official inauguration of the five day Sevillanas fiesta which took place in the fair area by the port of Torrevieja. Amongst the highlights was the parade of dancers and horses on Saturday at 1pm following mass in the church. Coinciding with European Day, Mayor Eduardo Dolon promptly rode in a horse and carriage to take part in the May Fair parade, after the raising of the European Union flag. Horses and riders dressed in full traditional Andalucian outfits rode around the fair for all to see as celebrations came to a close with an equestrian display and the final of the Sevillanas dancing competition.
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Empty spaces ONE thousand and eighteen places for three year olds will remain empty at Malaga Province infant schools in the 2015-2016 academic year as just 17,647 applications have been received, the education board has reported.
Operators galore MORE than 50 tour operators from 18 different countries will be taking part in the 10th Euroal International Tourism Show workshop in Torremolinos on June 3-5.
Slapper sentenced
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Tourism promotion
Road works ahead
INDUSTRIAL production in the Valencia Region has risen 8.3 per cent in March compared to the same month of 2014. This increase is the third largest in the country behind Asturias and La Rioja.
A 7-YEAR-OLD boy sustained minor injuries to his foot last week after he was run over by a car in Avenida Alcudia (Inca). The boy reportedly rushed onto the road unexpectedly.
AS many as 50 travel agents of online site OcioHoteles visited Almuñecar to learn about its tourism offers. They had the chance to follow a route designed by the town’s tourism department to promote Almuñecar.
ONE lane of the AL-610 road will intermittently close for maintenance and repairs, the provincial Traffic Authority announced. It reopens on June 9.
A CHEMIST from Ronda has been fined €180 and ordered to pay €450 in damages by a Malaga provincial court for slapping a customer twice during an argument about dogs.
Sport growth
More lemons
Animal lessons
Tourist dead
Padel excellence
A GROUP of children in Elche raised awareness about animal care and public spaces as part of a project within the municipality that has seen hundreds of children learn about the responsibilities of owning dogs and cats.
JAKOB RIEDER, the 79-year-old German tourist who went missing in the area of Cala Ratjada in Capdepera on Wednesday (May 6) was found dead in the sea a day after.
ALMUÑECAR padel player Cristina Torrecillas was crowned winner of the National Circuit Sub 23 second challenge, celebrated in Cordoba.
FORTY per cent more El Ejido residents practise sport than four years ago. “Despite budget reductions and austerity we have provided municipal facilities for a growing number of people,” the town hall said.
LEMON production in the province of Malaga was up by an estimated 10 per cent, the Agriculture Board reported at the launch of a new website on lemons and grapefruit.
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Lost and found
ALMOST 1,000 runners participated in Velez-Malaga’s 6k Charity Urban Race. Proceeds were donated to the Axarquia Association for People with Special Needs.
FIFTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Angel Joaquin Ortega who disappeared from his Almeria City home, was found six days later in Abla. He seemed well, just ‘rather disorientated,’ sources said.
Hotel buyout FRENCH group B&B Hotels has acquired two three-star Holiday Inn Express hotels in Valencia and Alicante cities.
Legal concerns ELCHE Council has reiterated that “everything is legal” with the installation of the temporary market on Avenida de Valencia following several complaints.
Rail investment PLANS are in place to improve the Spanish commuter railway network in the Alicante to Murcia stretch with an investment of €87.2 million.
Found guilty A 62-YEAR-OLD man in Alcudia has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexually abusing an 11year-old he had taken as a foster daughter during 2010 and 2011.
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Council negotiations
THE Balearic Islands will receive a total of €2.6 million to be spent on rural development projects, paid for by the Spanish Central Government.
A COMPANY specialised in the reparation, maintenance and renting of private jets is currently holding talks with Velez-Malaga Council to install new headquarters and a pilot school at the town’s industrial park.
Fire extinguished A FOREST fire was extinguished in the Camp Pla (Algaida) on Sunday (May 10). According to the Balearic Nature Institute (Ibanat) a hectare had been burnt down by the fire.
New cemetery THE construction works and management of the new cemetery of Torrox have been awarded to the only bidder who presented a project.
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Walk and ride THE pedestrian and cycle lane connecting La Atalaya with the centre of Huercal-Overa is nearing completion. Work was carried out through the Diputacion’s agricultural development and employment programme (PFEA).
Hoist the flag ALMERIA CITY’S fishing boats are flying the yellow and black ‘I live from the sea’ flag. They, and other fleets, are protesting at the Administration’s treatment of the sector.
More flights NORWEGIAN Airlines has announced it will be expanding its MalagaCosta del Sol fleet this summer to include four aircraft providing a total of 170 flights per week to 18 destinations.
Poorly paid MALAGA’S College of Doctors has reported that doctors in Andalucia are the worst paid in Spain and joined trade unions Sindicato Medico, Comisiones Obreras and UGT to demand salary increases.
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Pedreguer garden party MORE than 40 stalls will offer crafts, gifts and delicious food By Jason Bailey LOS ARCOS restaurant on the N-332 in Pedreguer is to host a fun Garden Party on Saturday June 6 at 12.30pm, the second year for this popular community event that promises thrills, entertainment and support for local charities. More than 40 stalls will offer local goods, crafts and gift
ideas as well as delicious food. Magician Ian Oogly from Cheeky Monkey Entertainers will be there for the youngsters, with a prize-winning treasure hunt, face painting and many other activities, including a Kids’ Bake Off organised by Ann Martin of Kids Kitchen. For the adults there is a holistic area including beauty therapies.
Xativa rally turns serious A PUBLIC rally of more than 250 people outside the town hall in Xàtiva on Friday May 8 has prompted widespread calls for the resignation of the current mayor, Alfonso Rus, amid allegations of corruption. The Ateneu Popular Xativa platform expressed its dissatisfaction at the mayor’s attitude alleging he has “caused significant damage to the city’s reputation and image.”
Broil King Stephen Gill will be demonstrating summer sizzlers over a hot BBQ and there will also be a tombola, raffle and an auction of promises. Total FM will provide the soundtrack for the day and there will be surprise guests and other musical treats. All the funds raised will benefit 12 local charities.
Crime rate now falling CRIMINAL offences fell in the Valencia Region during the first quarter of 2015, compared to the same period last year. According to data, recorded crimes and offences fell by 5.4 per cent. In Alicante Province, criminal offences fell by 4.6 per cent, with crime rates in the province now standing at 51.6 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants; a drop of 19.5 points compared to the rates of 2007 when they were 68.3 per cent.
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More people NORWAY: THE population of Norway reached 5,165,800 on January 1 2015, with 9.9 per cent - or 512,000 - holding foreign citizenship, according to Statistics Norway.
Fishy exports NORWAY: Minister of Fisheries Elisabeth Aspaker has confirmed that more than 1.3 million tonnes of seafood are sent from Norway to the EU annually, equivalent to 170 fully loaded semi-trailers every day of the year.
More students NORWAY: A total of 272,000 students were enrolled in higher education in Norway or abroad for 2014/15, representing an increase of 3,400 students. Women accounted for the whole of this increase.
Best passport SWEDEN: The Swedish passport has been ranked best in the world, based on the number of countries Swedes can visit without a visa, sharing the top spot with the UK and Finland.
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Sneaky playground thieves CLIMBING FRAMES and ladders were used to break in. THIEVES have used playground Civilised boarders climbing frames and ladders to break into a private home in Heaton Mersey and steal £20,000 worth of valuables.
UK obesity THE World Health Organisation has warned that rising obesity will see 74 per cent of men and 64 per cent of women in the UK overweight by the year 2030.
Stunt compensation FIFTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD RAF Flight Sergeant Frans Bekker has been ordered to pay £4,000 in compensation to a woman whose back he broke when he jumped on her from an escalator handrail in Holborn station, London.
No idea ACCORDING to a recent survey more than half of the UK’s younger generation have no idea that VE Day marks the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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Costly royal THE Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s April visit to Sheffield is estimated to have cost the local council £30,000, £8,088 of which was spent on barriers and highway closures. Another £5,113 was spent on meals and refreshments.
LEADING UK public school headmaster Sir Anthony Seldon has said that he believes state secondary schools should allow boarders to help create a ‘civilising’ atmosphere.
Left alone A MOTHER from Prescot, Liverpool is being held in custody after she allegedly abandoned her baby in a Southport amusement arcade toilet.
THE QUEEN: Visited Sheffield.
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Amsterdam changing its image ONCE known for sex and drugs, now wants to celebrate the arts.
Town struck BUTZOW was hit by a tornado that injured 31 people and destroyed buildings. Roofs were stripped of tiles with the cost estimated to run into millions of Euros.
False twin A MAN was arrested in Darmstadt, Hesse, for pretending to be his twin after being questioned by traffic police.
RECORD sales of SUVs have helped BMW report booming first quarter profits. The company based in Frankfurt recorded a 21 per cent rise in operating profits.
GERMAN Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, at a conference in Berlin, stated that Greece was not demanding further debt relief. He refuted the IMF’s warning of further financial support.
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DENMARK: The Danish government has proposed getting rid of the obligation for selected retailers to accept payment in cash, moving the country closer to a ‘cashless economy.’
THREE men and one woman have been arrested in Germany under the suspicion of founding a far right group and obtaining explosives.
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SWEDEN: Of the 4.4 million tons of household waste Sweden produces each year, 2.2 million tons are converted into energy through an incineration process called waste-to-energy, or WTE.
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SWEDEN: Homes in Kiruna, Sweden’s coldest northern city, are to be warmed by surplus heat generated by its largest employer, the mining company LKAB.
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AMSTERDAM, once synonymous with sex and drugs is striving to change its image to be more celebrated for its art, theatre and music. The city is also seeking international recognition for its annual Holland festival.
Taxis deregulated TRANSPORT Minister Wilma Mansveld has announced deregulation of the Dutch taxi sector. The Uberpop private vehicle taxi service will still remain illegal.
DUTCH PRESS Van Gogh sold L’ALLÉE des Alyscamps, painted in Arles in 1888 by Vincent Van Gogh and said to be created in his most fertile period, has been sold for €60 million in New York.
Arson suspect caught A 20-YEAR-OLD man from The Hague was arrested in relation to an arson attack in Marthal, Rotterdam. CCTV images were used to identify and apprehend the suspect.
Lightning kills TWO people were killed in Amersfoort when lightning struck the city. They had sheltered under trees when the strike hit. Medics failed to resuscitate the victims.
BANANA boxes being delivered to Aldi were found to contain 386 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs were found in 14 stores around Berlin. No arrests have been made.
Call for aid MARKUS SOEDER has called on the German government to double its refugee aid effort, stating that the area required €2 billion to cope with the influx.
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Submarine fire Cordon Press
A SPARK was thought to have started the fire on board.
DRY DOCK: The fire was put out quickly. A FIRE on board submarine the Orel, in dry dock at Severodvinsk, was started by a spark from welding. There were no reported casualties and the fire was put out quickly.
New tank THE Armata tank made its debut at Russia’s biggest ever military parade in Moscow, marking the 70th anniversary of victory over Germany in WW2.
Vodka sales fall RUSSIA’S vodka sales are in decline by 12 per cent from last year. The government crackdown on drinking, political tension and the collapse of oil prices are blamed for the decrease.
Found guilty EX-DEFENCE Ministry official Yevgenia Vasilyeva has been found guilty of embezzlement charges. Prosecutors have asked for a suspended eight-year sentence.
Job losses RUSSIAN recruiters anticipate a second wave of redundancies before the summer, with as many as one in three employees in danger of losing their jobs or facing a cut in working hours or benefits.
due to limited deterrence value.
Crimea wine expansion
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THE state-run Massandra winery in the Crimea is planning to expand for the first time in 20 years using private investment.
THE number of mortgages issued in Russia surged to more than one million last year despite the economic slowdown.
are retracing the route from Russia to Berlin that the Soviet Army took in WW2. President Putin is a friend of the club’s leader.
Riviera resort YALTA, on the Crimean coastline, has established itself as the Russian Riviera. It has 250 days of sunshine a year and is well known as a health spa.
Pentagon decision THE Pentagon has considered stopping routine intercepts of Russian aircraft off the Alaska coast
Costly settlement THE ex-wife of Russia’s wealthiest man, Vladimir Potanin, is suing for half of his business empire, which includes mining giant Norilsk Nickel and conglomerate Interros.
Frigate hold up A SENIOR Russian shipbuilding official has said that Russian military shipbuilding is being stalled by Ukraine’s refusal to deliver engine turbines to drive a new class of Russian naval frigates.
Russian bikers MOTORCYCLE club members The Night Wolves WINERY: Expanding.
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GDP rise assisted by labour reforms as economy exceeds expectations By Jason Bailey
The Spanish economy has exceeded expectations forecast by the Bank of Spain, which suggested a growth of 0.8
per cent for the first quarter. One of the reasons for the significant rise has been attributed to reforms Spain carried out in 2012 in the labour sector. Despite having the second highest unemployment rate in the Eurozone, there are still month on month reductions in the
One in five unemployed and 10 per cent of employees in Spain admit to having received ‘black’ cash in their salaries. General Director of Infojobs, Jaume Gurt Photo International Monetary Fund.
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Good sale INDITEX owner Amancio Ortega has sold a building in Berlin for €300 million to Banif, a subsidiary of Santander.
Repsol results RODRIGO RATO: Arrested over unexplained income.
Corruption crippling IT has long been felt Spanish public officials use their position to financially benefit themselves and their friends. After the temporary arrest of Rodrigo Rato, former PP finance minister and ex-head of the IMF, it seems that the practice is still alive. Despite being hailed as the economic architect of the Spanish boom in the early 2000s, Rato has been arrested by police investigating his unexplained income. Rato had already been investigated for the misuse of company credit
cards when he was chairman of Bankia, which under his control required a €22 billion rescue package in 2012. The combination of corrupt public administration and cronyism have been blamed for the slow, drawn-out recovery of Spain. A paper by Manuel Garcia-Santana from Université Libre de Bruxelles has highlighted ‘bad’ companies grew faster than good ones. It also noted productivity falls were greater when the government was involved with awarding business contracts.
OIL company Repsol has closed the first quarter with a profit of €761 million, a cut of 5.7 per cent over the same period of 2014.
Banks close LOW interest rates and falling margins are expected to force Spanish banks into further branch closures, pushing the industry back 35 years in terms of employment.
Illegal use ACCORDING to the latest survey by IPSOS, 47.6 per cent of tobacco used by consumers in Cadiz is illegal, prompting tax investigations at retail level.
Spain is tops for tourism SPAIN has taken top spot in a list of the most tourist-friendly countries in the world. According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report, Spain was the best when a variety of factors including business environment, cultural resources, business travel, air transport infrastructure and health and safety were
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numbers who are registering unemployed. The economic situation is not all good news though. Spain has been in deflation for 10 months and the fact the anti-austerity party Podemos is growing in support means the coming election may not provide a clear winner.
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Tax credits THE EU is investigating the legality of Spanish use of tax credits to inflate its banks’ capital. The EU competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, has sent a letter to Spain, and other European countries, requesting information regarding deferred tax asset instruments. The purpose of deferred tax assets is to absorb the effect of credit losses on defaulted loans. A Spanish economy ministry spokesman stated that the use of the scheme cannot be considered state aid as it is available to any Spanish company regardless of its sector.
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% CHG. NET VOL 1.89 4,758.22 -0.39 5,929.68 -0.20 4,175.46 0.79 4,126.07 2.38 15,518.27 0.95 7,699.54 0.35 16,020.28 1.12 5,738.12 -0.41 22,491.46 0.96 55,682.52 -0.60 21,319.45 1.75 4,971.75 0.64 15,742.77 0.46 41,608.17 1.46 5,088.91 0.71 40,087.20 1.94 32,483.66 0.99 83,468.33 -0.06 66,661.37 0.86 8,266.23 0.05 37,934.52 0.05 6,244.04 0.17 7,729.65 0.53 7,702.46 0.55 6,507.38 0.31 12,792.26 1.77 5,064.80 0.34 19,236.45 -0.90 15,123.88 0.18 44,678.76 0.81 4,761.00 1.27 5,034.19 1.13 7,233.16 1.12 11,217.81 1.84 5,187.73 0.34 4,428.25 -0.03 5,724.40 0.02 70,408.31 2.18 39,671.95 0.37 5,086.25 0.62 5,478.38 1.84 3,907.99 -0.69 121,611.12 0.79 30,674.76 -1.19 6,514.48 0.22 11,459.04 0.72 4,216.38 -0.35 4,415.44 1.19 10,164.44 0.39 6,641.38
COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 373.90 4.90 Land Securities Group 1,277.00 14.00 Legal & General Group 269.75 0.75 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 86.60 -0.25 London Stock Exchange 2,555.00 2.00 Marks & Spencer Group 567.25 3.75 Meggitt 523.50 -3.50 Merlin Entertainments 457.75 1.75 Mondi 1,344.50 -2.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 185.70 4.70 National Grid 908.85 2.95 Next 7,460.00 30.00 Old Mutual 233.95 -0.15 Pearson 1,324.50 7.50 Persimmon 1,778.00 32.00 Prudential 1,652.00 4.50 Randgold Resources 4,797.50 33.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,867.50 22.50 Reed Elsevier 1,098.50 4.50 Rio Tinto 3,053.00 54.50 Rolls-Royce Group 1,023.50 -6.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Grp 354.35 1.95 Royal Dutch Shell 2,078.00 6.00 Royal Dutch Shell 2,112.25 16.25 Royal Mail 485.85 6.95 RSA Insurance Group 434.85 1.15 SABMiller 3,605.00 6.00 Sage Group (The) 563.75 20.25 Sainsbury (J) 282.45 4.45 Schroders 3,353.50 33.50 Severn Trent 2,157.00 6.00 Shire 5,340.00 10.00 Sky 1,077.50 -3.50 Smith & Nephew 1,144.00 2.00 Smiths Group 1,163.50 1.50 Sports Direct International 657.00 3.00 SSE 1,644.00 -3.00 St James's Place 954.50 -8.00 Standard Chartered 1,055.50 2.00 Standard Life 476.75 1.65 Taylor Wimpey 179.70 4.00 Tesco 234.23 5.38 Travis Perkins 2,144.00 4.00 TUI AG 1,265.00 18.00 Unilever 2,880.50 -13.50 United Utilities Group 1,004.50 5.00 Vodafone Group 235.28 1.98 Weir Group 1,913.50 32.50 Whitbread 5,267.50 -7.50 Wolseley 3,977.50 2.50 WPP Group 1,549.50 7.50
% CHG. 1.33 1.11 0.28 -0.29 0.08 0.67 -0.66 0.38 -0.19 2.60 0.33 0.40 -0.06 0.57 1.83 0.27 0.70 0.38 0.41 1.82 -0.63 0.55 0.29 0.78 1.45 0.27 0.17 3.73 1.60 1.01 0.28 0.19 -0.32 0.18 0.13 0.46 -0.18 -0.83 0.19 0.35 2.28 2.35 0.19 1.44 -0.47 0.50 0.85 1.73 -0.14 0.06 0.49
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Most Advanced China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited $ 2.79 Calithera Biosciences, Inc. $ 13.87 aTyr Pharma, Inc. $ 19.27 Alder BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 37.23 LoJack Corporation $ 3.03 Stamps.com Inc. $ 73.05 SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. $ 31.10 ServiceSource International, Inc. $ 4.35 Relypsa, Inc. $ 34.54 Paylocity Holding Corporation $ 32.75 Alcobra Ltd. $ 6.35
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Invest in summer with a good BBQ Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
THE sun is set to keep on shining on Andalucia for the next few months and as we pack away the winter jumpers and cosy socks, it’s now time to set up the terrace or garden and take cooking outside. Whether it’s you personally, your other half, a son or a daughter that’s in charge of flipping sausages and making sure the steaks aren’t overcooked - an essential item this spring and summer is a good barbecue. The Flamenco inspired apron is obviously optional. But rather than throw money at the first shiny new gadget you see, it’s important to first research what barbecue is best for you and your friends or family. Prices for barbecues range from around €10 to more than €3,000, depending on the size, the number of features it boasts and the quality of its construction. But according to experts the price tag alone is not a guarantee of quality.
Fine threat EU authorities have recommended Spain be fined almost €19 million for manipulating economic statistics. It is the first time they have used their increased powers of oversight on national governments.
Confident sign IN a sign of strengthening market confidence Spain had negative interest rates on its medium-term debt, three years after the country came close to a bailout.
Election surge BARBECUE FUN: Before you buy, research what is best for you and your family. Top barbecue experts advise feeling the product and if one is considerably heavier than another it means it is made with better steel. Porcelain-coated charcoal barbecues are said to be good, as they tend to offer better resistance to heat and scratches and are harder wearing. It’s also apparently important to
have a lid for your barbecue so it can be used as an oven to cook your food. You do not have to spend a fortune or pay extra for a brand name, but don’t waste your money on disposable barbecues - these tend to heat far too quickly and can end up burning the meat you are cooking. And if you’re going to
spend good money on a nice cut of meat or a delicate fish then be sure not to put the product directly over flames, as this only blackens the outside of the food leaving the inside raw. The cooking of meat or fish should only be done when the flames have subsided and the charcoal has gone white.
UK investors saw share prices surge following the unexpected news the Conservative political party had won a clear parliamentary majority in the general election.
Output up SPANISH industrial production rose more than expected last month according to official data. The National Institue of Statistics said production rose 2.9 per cent in April compared to a 0.9 per cent rise in March.
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Fred was the best salesman ever Talking shop
Fred was the sweetest natured and most inoffensive man. No one had the heart to say no to him.
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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MOST people reject, even resent the suggestion that they would make a good salesperson. The reality is that everyone, whether they like it or not, is a salesperson. When as a small child you resorted to guile to get your own way, you were selling yourself. There was never a day in your life when you didn’t sell yourself, an idea, a suggestion. When you got into a scrape you tried the ‘gift of the gab’ to get you out of it. When you fell in love you sold yourself to the person you hoped would respond. Whenever you applied
SELLING: Everyone is a salesperson.
for a job you worked hard at selling yourself. Forget sales courses unless selling them is your line of business. Sure, I picked up helpful tips from helpful books, for which I am grateful. Some hints and guidance over time helped to increase my commissions. However, the truth is that you can make a salesman better but you cannot make a salesperson out of someone who is uncomfortable in a salesman’s job. Over the years I interviewed scores of job
applicants. These included the hard-bitten footin-the door stereotype salesmen. As their approach was confrontational they were never successful. To them selling was a matter of getting the better of a victim. I would rather wash sheets in a brothel. I have to confess, when I interviewed a prospective salesperson, I was clueless at predicting their success or lack of it. The most outstanding salesperson I had the good fortune to employ was no one’s idea of a salesman. How I groaned when Fred arrived at the interview. Fred was the sweetest natured and most inoffensive man I ever met. I imagine he had never killed a fly. I gave him a start simply because I didn’t have the heart to say no to him. Fred was by far the best salesman I ever had. You know why? No one else had the heart to say no to him either. What a winning strategy.
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Greece raids reserves at the IMF to meet its debt deadline By Steve Walsh SPAIN’S financial gurus watched closely as the Greek finance minister had to raid emergency reserves in its holding account at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to meet its €750 million payment deadline. On Monday, Yanis Varoufakis was in Brussels for talks with his Eurozone counterparts, where he told Euronews.com in an interview that the heavily-indebted country would come up with the cash. The outcome of this meeting is seen as hugely important to Spain as it could affect confidence in the euro and Eurozone economies. With Spain having posted better than expected growth, the last thing the financial
€750m was the amount Athens had to pay back
community in the country wants is more euro uncertainty. Encouragingly for Spain, Varoufakis said: “Our standard answer is that Greece will always meet its obligations to its creditors and obviously we are going to do this.”
Reportedly, Varoufakis managed to find €650 million towards the payment by tapping into Greece’s holding account with the IMF, according to an unnamed source within the Greek government. Greece could decide to hold a referendum on any possible agree-
ment with its creditors. Wolfgang Schauble, the German finance minister, hinted that Berlin would back such a move in an apparent shift in stance. “If the Greek government wants to have a referendum, then let it hold a referendum,” he said. “Maybe it would be the right step so that the Greek people could decide whether it is ready to accept what is necessary, or whether it wants something different,” Schauble added.
IN BRUSSELS: Yanis Varoufakis, Greece’s Finance Minister.
Boost for expat investors in UK stocks and shares Spain approves anti-corruption package.
Fighting corruption THE Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has welcomed a Spanish anti-corruption legislative package. The laws recently approved by the Spanish Parliament in order to fight corruption and promote both integrity and transparency in political activities and institutions were also aimed at democratic regeneration. The measures include two new laws regulating the financing of political parties and the conduct of senior officials in the Spanish public administration, as well as some adjustment in the penal code to better tackle these issues. The OECD has identified the fight against corruption as critical to restoring the trust of citizens in public institutions. It said it is encouraging the Spanish authorities to proceed to a prompt and effective implementation and enforcement of this ‘promising’ legislation.
BRITISH expatriates in Spain who invest in UK stocks and shares received a boost, when the British stock market surged. This followed the news that David Minister Prime Cameron’s Conservatives had unexpectedly gained an overall majority and won the general election, giving the party another five years in power. It has given expat investors a double gain as the pound remains strong against the euro at €1.39 to the pound at the time of going to press. As the election news hit the city, the blue-chip FTSE 100 Index rose 2.2 per cent to 7,038.96 points by 1.44pm GMT, almost reaching the record high of 7,122.74 points of last month. It headed for its biggest one-day percentage gain since early January. The FTSE 250 Mid-cap Index rose 2.7 per cent to set an
The election result has given expat investors a double gain as the pound remains strong against the euro all-time high as the election results came through and the Conservatives secured an overall majority, overturning poll predictions of a hung parliament. Many investors had backed the Conservatives over the opposition, centre-left Labour Party, which had promised tough regulation of industries such as banking, utilities, real estate and gambling, which could have hit the profits of companies in those sectors. Robert Parkes, director of equity strategy at HSBC Bank
said: “We are seeing a relief rally in some domestically focused names, with utilities, real estate, transport and banks having a pretty good day. But the political uncertainty isn’t going to go away. We have now got a referendum of Britain’s EU membership on the horizon.” The FTSE 100 Volatility Index fell 21.8 per cent to 12.98, the lowest since July.
Allianz eyes traditional lenders ALTERNATIVE lending may be on the rise in Spain, Germany, France, and the UK, but there is still a role for traditional lenders, according to Ronald Fuchs, head of real estate finance at German insurer Allianz. Allianz Real Estate views traditional lenders not as competition but as a platform for co-operation, Fuchs told PropertyEU.com at a debt finance investment briefing held at UBS in Frankfurt. “As a strategic concept, we see more in partnerships between insurance companies and lenders. This could take different forms including a horizontal division of the risk. There is competition from alternative lenders from the UK in the French and German market, but they are not a replacement for banks and they will not overtake them.” While the share of non-bank real estate lenders has risen strongly in the UK in the past two to three years, traditional lenders remain a force to contend with, Fuchs said. “We are interested in exploring whether there is a way of using both sources for the benefit of the client,” he explained. Allianz Real Estate has done little lending in Germany in the past 12 months, Fuchs reported. “That’s not because we don’t like it because of the fundamentals. We haven’t seen the right risk-return profile and have therefore decided to invest more in other European jurisdictions like Spain, Austria and the Netherlands. We have a global budget and that needs to be sustainable on a long-term basis. It doesn’t need to be fed by local business,” he added.
Hands gets treasury job PRIME MINISTER David Cameron has named Greg Hands as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, giving him a key role in the government’s reinvented push to cut expenditure and bring down the budget deficit. Hands, who was previously an aide to Finance Minister George Osborne, replaces Danny Alexander, whose Liberal Democrats party was a coalition partner in Cameron’s first government but is now in opposition after suffering big losses in the May 7 election.
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Art Gaucin 2015 Open Studios PAINTERS, sculptors, printers, photographers and ceramicists open to the public By Steve Walsh ARTISTS and art lovers from all round Spain have a rare chance to appreciate work and chat with talented artists. Every year, on the last two weekends of May, the beautiful Andalucian town of Gaucin, welcomes visitors to the ‘Art Gaucin 2015 Open Studios’ weekends. The Spanish and foreign painters, sculptors, printers, photographers and ceramicists of Gaucin open their studios, homes and private gardens to members of the public. It’s a chance to meet the individual artists, learn more about how they work with different techniques and media, and to see a wide range of their paintings, prints, ceramics and sculptures. The famous and picturesque white town of Gaucin has plenty to offer visitors including stunning views over Gibraltar and Morocco, lovely restaurants and bars, pretty squares and narrow streets. It is an excellent base for exploring the area as inspirational routes can be found in all directions. You will want to take one of the many stimulating walks through the countryside, or simply drive around until inspiration strikes.
GAUCIN: The famous and picturesque white town has plenty to offer visitors. Further north, in the tiny village of Fanzara in the province of Castellón, eastern Spain, you can find a people that live in what they describe as, “living in a huge open-air art gallery.” The town is slowly being transformed into Spain’s street art capital after enterprising residents invited graffiti artists to paint the town. Last September the residents of Fanzara called on street artists to decorate their village and homes with murals. The councilendorsed event was unexpectedly popular, re-
sulting in an open-air gallery of 44 murals painted on the sides of homes and public buildings by 23 street artists from around Spain. A few months later after word spread, three Italian graffiti artists travelled to Fanzara to contribute another handful of murals. Now, a second four-day sitting has been scheduled for July 16, 2015. A local councillor said, “This is different to what is going on in cities like Valencia, where artists paint in public spaces without permis-
sion,” she adds. It is also different to when municipal authorities decide to pay artists to decorate the walls of a run-down area: “This was born out of a resident’s movement and with no funding.” To see the work of the various artists in Gaucin, click on: www.artgaucin.com And to experience Fanzara urban art, visit: www.facebook.com/pages/MIAUFanzara/272752819594609
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There has been talk about this for years. You may have seen our articles covering developments, with the EU, UK, G5, G20, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the US all having something to say on the matter, and various action being proposed or taken. It is important to realise however that this is not just talk; and events have accelerated in the last year or so. Automatic exchange of tax information will soon become a reality. And one affecting most corners of the globe. There is no hiding place. The new automatic exchange of information for tax purposes will follow the Common Reporting Standard, developed by the OECD. Almost 100 countries have committed so far. The Standard provides for annual automatic exchange between governments of financial account information. The information to be exchanged includes • account balances • interest • dividends • sales proceeds from financial assets This covers accounts held by individuals and entities like trusts. The financial institutions that need to report include banks, custodians, certain collective investment vehicles and certain
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Exchange Of Information And The End Of Financial Privacy By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks insurance companies. They will have to determine the residence of each customer and collect data on their assets and income to be forwarded to the tax authorities in the customer’s country of residence. This is quite different to information exchange on request bilateral agreements, and further reaching. There, tax authorities ask for information on people’s financial assets when they suspect them of tax
evasion. Now they will receive information on everyone, every year, regardless of how compliant or not the taxpayer is. By comparing the data received with tax returns, the authorities can detect where income or the underlying assets have not been declared. This will include many cases where they had no previous indications that the taxpayer was not compliant. This is expected to provide tax authorities around the world with details of assets worth billions held abroad. Financial information will start to be collected in 2016, for the first transmissions in 2017. Fifty eight jurisdictions have committed to be ready then. This includes Spain, the rest of the EU, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Argentina and South Africa.
A further 35 jurisdictions will start in 2018. This includes Australia, Brazil, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Monaco, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Switzerland. In Europe, the Common Reporting Standard will be implemented through the Administrative Cooperation Directive. The revised version of this Directive was adopted in December 2014. It provides for automatic information sharing on interest, dividends and other investment income, account balances, sales proceeds from financial assets, income from employment, directors’ fees, life insurance, pensions and property. This new global exchange of information will be an invaluable tool for the Spanish tax authorities. It will help them not only compare data with tax returns, but also with Form 720 where residents have to declare their overseas assets. The penalties for
undeclared assets can be very costly, so it is important that you declare everything correctly. This loss of financial privacy is a significant change and affects everyone who lives in one country and has assets in another. One thing that has not changed, though, and this is that every individual has the right to structure their assets in a tax efficient manner. It is important to only use arrangements which are compliant in Spain, but it is also important to protect your wealth, for yourself and your heirs, where possible. It is possible to take advantage of legitimate opportunities to protect your assets from various Spanish taxes. You need to be informed on developments and take specialist advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out our website www.blevinsfranks.com.
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Benidorm goes after Unesco and teenagers now prefer using emojis! Nora Johnson
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TWO bits of news, one maybe more surprising than the other. Benidorm is applying for Unesco world heritage status! This would place the resort alongside sites such as the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. Now, Benidorm’s a far more interesting place than it’s given credit for. Formerly a fishing village, it was a pioneer of high-rise holidays near the sea primarily aimed at the residents of major Spanish cities, though naturally it attracts a wide range of other nationalities too. It’s got great promenades, sandy beaches and good restaurants in the old town. This isn’t the first time Benidorm’s been portrayed as a
BENIDORM: A vibrant holiday destination for many. world heritage site. In 2008, a French professor championed the high-rise resort as the ‘Dubai of Europe’. Benidorm is undoubtedly a successful example of one kind of mass tourism. Does this make it a heritage site? I’m not convinced.
World heritage status would place the resort alongside sites such as the Great Wall of China.
And the other less surprising news? That teenagers, being teenagers, are replacing old forms of ‘text speak’ for emojis (cartoon-like pictures illustrating electronic messages) and new code words. Fleek (looking good) is popular as is FO-
MO (fear of missing out) and Bae (a romantic term of endearment). And my response? TGUOD (they’ll grow up one day!). This, then, together with the proposal to allow students to use Google in exams! Since kids are already geniuses at Googling things, the temptation must now be: why bother to learn anything at all? Some claim that the skin-deep, fly-leaf skimming nature of the internet is already a major problem. The speed of news development via social networks means we know more, learn little and remember even less. We live now in such a very easy environment in which to tell a lie and then move on - a trick mastered by recent political spin doctors. And Plato complained that writing would destroy memory! Or was that Archimedes? I can’t remember … Nora Johnson’s thrillers Landscape of Lies, Retribution, Soul Stealer, The De Clerambault Code (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon. Profits to Cudeca.
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If only I were a carpenter John Constable, but he could pretty much put his hand to anything creative. In my first year at secondary school, woodwork was part of the syllabus and with a father like mine, it was reasonable to assume I would have been able to master the craft fairly easily. No! In the first week of the new school year in September, we were given the task of making a simple teapot stand, but I was still planing and sanding that darn thing as we were preparing
Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
I AM building myself an outside bar ready for summer. That’s to say a good friend, whose grasp of all things practical is a billion times more evolved than mine, is building it for me. But fair dos, I am helping significantly with the construction process - I pass him screws; hold the step ladder steady; shout encouragement and drink mugs of coffee. It’s amazing how quickly things progress when there is close cooperation such as this. But I have to fess up and say that anything to do with DIY has always been as alien to me as a good melody is to Morrissey. The same goes for anything to do with computers. Just as I get to grips with one new supa dupa machine, it is made virtually obsolete by a suparer duparer piece of kit appearing on the market, and I have to get the sixyear-old from next door to explain it to me. It’s humiliating. It’s something I have never understood, because my dear old Dad was a whizz at all these things... well not computers of course; in his day it was quill and parchment, and an abacus.
I have to confess and say that anything to do with DIY has always been alien to me.
WOODWORK: It was reasonable to assume I could master the craft. But he would always be sawing and hammering and making useful things in wood in his little shed in the garden, or making scale models of Sunderland
flying boats or Spanish galleons, as well as knocking out the odd water colour painting to hang on the wall. He was no George Hepplewhite or
to break up for the Christmas holidays. The woodwork master was so exasperated with me, that he binned my pathetic and rapidly shrinking effort, and much to my shame and in front of my tittering pals, he knocked one up for me in 15 minutes flat. I duly presented the article to my parents as all my own work, not having the nerve to tell them that my class mates were already working on diningroom suites and ocean-going yachts. At least I am accomplished in the art that will put my bar to good use.
Collapsing into complete chaos FEW seem to have thought what will happen if the US is beaten as top dog in world markets. Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
THE European Union flounders and founders as a result of its anti-Russian stance. Distracted, few seem to give a thought as to what happens if the US is bested in its battle to remain top dog in world markets. European Union Foreign and Defence policies are as joined with Washington DC as are Siamese twins. As if such vulnerability isn’t enough there is a growing likelihood of America’s economy going into tailspin. When I first prophesied the dollar’s collapse there were guffaws. Only the short-sighted are laughing now. Many insiders no longer debate whether this will happen or not. The topic has moved on to when it will happen and what the con-
EU SANCTIONS: Pushed Russia into China’s arms. sequences will be. The US trade deficit in March exploded. Against expectations there was a teeth-grinding $41.7bn deficit; the worst result since 2008. Russia, forging alliance with China, knowing the tables are turning in its favour, accumulates gold, peacefully expands its economy, forms staggering
trade alliances, whilst watching how the US gets out of this one. EU sanctions pushed Russia into China’s arms. Idiots. Mainstream media, quick to gloat when the rouble sinks, is quiet now it has bounced back. Russia has the economic cushion, the gold reserves, its BRICS trade base, the self sufficiency to come out tops. Rus-
sia’s $600bn debt is 33 times smaller than that of the US and 23 times smaller than the EU. Americans are out of money. Its cities are in a state of social disintegration. Today, we are fast approaching the uncomfortable consequences of Western economies. This is where the peoples of the European Union’s 28 nations
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ELECTIONS: Coming near.
Watch the road instead of me! WITH the UK general elections done and dusted, don’t put your pen away yet. The Spanish election campaigns are just getting into top gear. For the registered voters here in Spain, now is the time all your local politicians come out of the woodwork and plaster their posters and banners throughout your streets. They will be telling you how they have improved life in the town with incentives such as the local highways and byways, and by increasing safety and road conditions. In a last-ditch attempt to gain your vote by promising you the world, the brightly coloured banners and publicity posters will be littering lamp posts, and lighting up litter bins on all major roads. So, while you are driving around your town admiring all the different smiling political faces beaming down at you, it might escape your notice you are actually paying more attention to them, than watching the safe new distraction free road you are just about to have an accident on. If we are not to become ‘Just another statistic’ in the politicians’ campaigns against road accidents, it would be best to ignore the politicians watching you, and watch the road instead.
awaken to the fact the United States is the European Union. EU banks are so enmeshed with Wall Street their survival in such a scenario is highly unlikely. Should the US dollar collapse these nations will discover they are orphans. Their economies in tatters and trade with Russia dismantled. Defenceless and without a coherent foreign policy, the European Bloc will splinter fast. There is already a breaking of ranks. Iceland has disconnected and has an independent banking system. Finland has Option B ready in the event of the Euro collapse. Nations like Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and others are already giving the finger to Brussels and cutting deals with Russia. Now we Spain looks to Latin America want to for survival. Expect an ‘every hear your news. man to himself’ scramble to reach the reception desk YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE at the Russian orphanage. - YOUR OPINION Pragmatism suggests they www.euroweeklynews.com have little choice.
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Which is best place to be a mum? SPAIN has been ranked in seventh place amongst the best countries in which to be a mother. Norway was the best. However, the UK came in at 24th. Do you think Spain is a better place to be a mother or the UK? CARMEN MORCILLO from Tabaira Real Estate in Moraira feels that Spain offers a stronger family support network for mothers. “I think that bringing up children in Spain is definitely better. We have a strong sense of community and a reliable family unit for that valuable extra support. Family is so important, especially when you have young children. I think in Spain there is a more responsible approach to sharing the burdens of parenting,” she said. Anna Asborg of
VIRGINIA MOHEDANO of Limpiezas Domingo in Javea
Sky Clinic in Alfaz del Pi disagreed. She remarked: “I doubt it is better to raise children in Spain. I have been a mother in Spain myself and it was so difficult due to the schedule kept by schools and businesses that allow an afternoon break. It made childcare almost impossible. So I think UK is
better. However, this could improve if businesses and schools in Spain adopted a continuous working day, which seems to be under discussion now.” Matt Taylor, owner of the Inn on the Green in Javea, said: “I firmly believe that it is better to bring up our children in Spain, especially in Javea, where the crime rate is so low. Also the sunshine
lifestyle in Spain is healthier, with so
much more to do and get involved in for kids; much better than sitting in front of a television or video games, which seems to be the norm in the UK where children tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle.” And finally, Virginia Mohedano from Limpiezas Domingo in Javea’s old town, said: “Well
most people would agree that life in Spain is much more relaxed, not so driven as in the rest of Europe and in the UK. We believe that this relaxed environment, together with the excellent weather and opportunities for a great social calendar, provide a better environment for our children to grow up in. I don’t think that easy approach to life is very common in the UK.”
From left: CARMEN MORCILLO of Tabaira Real Estate in Moraira MATT TAYLOR of Inn on the Green in Javea ANNA ASBORG of Sky Clinic in Alfaz del Pi
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LEGALLY SPEAKING
SPEED TRAPS: DGT publishes list of locations.
Speed traps listed AS part of a new series, we feature some common driving questions, the answers to which are kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. IN a bid to reduce the number of speeding motorists on the roads and therefore subsequently reducing the number of speed related incidents, the DGT has published a list of mobile radar speed traps on the roads of Asturias and Castilla y Leon. That is a new departure for Spain. The DGT already publishes national information on the location of fixed speed cameras, information which is also available on some mobile devices such as GPS units, which are legal to own as the information has already been published. However, the law prohibits the use of de-
vices which advise drivers of mobile radar traps, so the fact that mobile speed traps in Asturias and Castilla y Leon has been published is pretty unique. The measure forms part of an overall plan of transparency to ensure drivers respect speed limits on the road. The information published for the two areas is for the month of May and it is expected that it will spread to other areas where speed checks are intensified. To see the locations of fixed cameras around the country, visit www.dgt.es/es/ el-trafico/control-de-velocidad/
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UK Civil Service pensions must be declared in 2016 I read your article about changes in the treatment of Civil Service pensions for this year’s ‘Renta’ (Spanish income tax) exercise. I telephoned the tax office in Valencia and was told that, unless I now had Spanish nationality, the change First, there is no change in the declaration of UK Civil Service pensions for the Spanish tax declaration you make in May and June. This declaration is for the tax year 2014 and the new treaty did not go into effect until January 1, 2015, so the changes will apply to next year’s for 2015. The main change is that all UK persons resident in Spain who receive UK Civil Service or other government pensions will from the next declaration have to declare the amount of these
would not apply. I read the official state bulletin which seems to confirm this but am still confused. She also emailed me a copy of the BOE, the official state bulletin, M C (Costa Blanca)
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pensions on their Spanish income tax form. These government pensions are not OAP pensions. They include Civil Service and municipal jobs as well. Until this year, these pensions ‘did not exist’ for the Spanish tax agency. The taxpayer will list his Civil Service pension along with any other income he has, such as his old-age pension, on his tax decla-
ration. Because Spain has a sliding scale of percentages on income, this total then draws tax at 21 per cent, or 25 per cent or 31 per cent, depending on the amount. The amount of the government pension is then deducted from the total income, but the remaining amount is taxed at the higher rate given by the sliding scale. So you are not taxed directly on the Civil Service income, but you wind up paying more anyway because of the higher percentage.
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Almeria TODAY: Wanting to put things right with someone close is a good instinct to have. It would certainly give you peace of mind. Indeed, this should be a quiet and peaceful week and one that is long overdue. Being successful in business is only one part of success. The light is dawning that what you have always wanted has changed.
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are freer than you imagine. Your imagination is letting you down a bit at the moment. Not for some time have opportunities been throwing themselves at you like this.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although you are only too aware that you are capable of great good when you put your mind to it, it would be wise to bide your time this week. You may not realise that you are expending too much energy until your weary head hits the pillow. Be kind to your body. Some things that are taken for granted should not be so.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) So strong have been the practical considerations of late that you have been in a bad position. You need to live more for the ‘now’ and less for the ‘tomorrow’. Of course, life should be a mixture of both but sometimes it all gets a bit jumbled. Getting a few hours peace and quiet on your own may be all that you need. Getting enough sleep is also important in this situation.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) It may seem that everyone wants your attention
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Putting all of your eggs in one basket is rarely
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at the moment. There are times when you would like nothing more than to go away and clear your mind. This is not only possible but essential. You need some quiet moments. Even a day away can renew your spirits and energy.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) With high energy you are seeking to get as much done as possible in a small amount of time. Rather than go at it ‘hammer and tongs’, it could be easier. Let someone help you out.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Give others the benefit of the doubt and your infinite patience this week. Situations will change from minute to minute. It would be a waste of energy to take anything at face value.
LOTTERY
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) What is the reason that you are being held back? Are you sure that you are, in reality, being held back at all? These are not trick questions. Being honest with your answers this week will lift a cloud from your horizon.
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to be advised. It should particularly be avoided this week. For the sake of speed and ease it will be tempting to take short cuts and make decisions that are bland. These will, of their nature, not be of the ‘good’ or ‘great’ categories. You are capable of better.
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents Y and 24 represents M, so fill in Y every time the figure 11 appears and M every time the figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 7 Career, 8 Onager, 9 Bali, 10 Prepared, 11 Aspired, 13 Began, 15 James, 17 Feasted, 20 Steerage, 21 Scab, 23 Reside, 24 Stereo.
Down: 1 Saga, 2 Gemini, 3 Dripped, 4 Boxer, 5 Madame, 6 Serenade, 12 Startled, 14 Release, 16 Eyelid, 18 System, 19 Jaded, 22 Amen.
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Down: 1 Utter, 2 Duplicate, 3 Rose, 4 Ass, 5 Trainer, 6 Lower class, 9 Dishearten, 12 Happiness, 14 Alarmed, 18 Tried, 19 Spot, 21 Ate.
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Across 1 Chándal (9) 8 Spider (5) 9 Grano (de cereales) (5) 11 Wool (4) 12 House (4) 14 Cat (domestic) (4) 16 Lago (4) 19 Temprano (5) 21 Smooth (skin) (5) 22 Direcciones (9)
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1 Peace, 3 Estar, 6 Arma, 7 Atraco, 9 Breakfast, 12 Aunque, 13 Nada, 14 Acera, 15 Nieta.
Down: 1 Pray, 2 Almirante, 3 Estufa, 4 Translate, 5 Roof, 8 Basura, 10 Raza, 11 Papa.
Down 2 Carreteras (5) 3 Carbón (4) 4 Señal (de aviso) (4) 5 Departure (3) 6 Relojes (de pulsera) (7) 7 To shrink (7) 10 Trapo (3) 13 Todo (en su totalidad) (3) 15 Despierto (no dormido) (5) 17 Yesterday (4) 18 Those (4) 20 Rojo (color) (3)
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1 Underpants, 7 Octopus, 8 Staid, 10 Earwig, 11 Thanks, 13 Cravat, 15 Sparse, 16 Amazed, 17 Fitter, 20 Samba, 22 Precise, 23 Advertised.
Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (ADMIRE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ADMIRE (10)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Steeds, 2 Seared, 3 Reeled, 4 Purred, 5 Leered, 6 Scared, 7 Spears, 8 Veered, 9 Peaked, 10 Severe, 11 Arouse, 12 Settle, 13 Speeds, 14 Galley, 15 Metres, 16 Disuse, 17 Filter, 18 Aspire, 19 Normal
Across 1 Transaction includes black fur (5) 3 Temporary job for a thespian (6) 6 Sees it relates to (7) 8 One diamond and a heart, love, it’s a rocky state! (5) 10 Jewellery contains some sheep (3) 11 Tessie O’Shea, the Welsh entertainer, reveals cover (7) 12 Well-known for being given food to swallow before noon (5) 13 Be contemptuous of sulphur put on cereal (5) 18 Upset when it’s in an entrance (7) 20 He is a Turkish commander whichever way you look at it (3) 21 Trunk or tangled roots (5) 22 Nuclear submarine I’d put in river (7) 23 They are cold-blooded and calculating! (6) 24 Bleat about the board (5) Down 1 County with a fringe on top? (6) 2 Peer with an honour’s place for a stud (7)
3 Help class I study in (6) 4 String trio start on Burgundy perhaps (5) 5 Arrive Thursday for the space traveller (5) 7 Terrible danger that is right for a soldier (9) 9 Substitute a fantastic real tent (9)
14 An uproar after half a dance by an old Roman racer (7) 15 Hates wrong speed (5) 16 Matches one in underwear (6) 17 Broken tablet for engagement (6) 19 An opening, so it’s said, for love (5)
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A scam to be aware of, but insurance no help at all… I WAS very interested to read the article ‘Avoid being a victim of fraud’, written by Jane Plunkett (Issue 1554). It is exactly what happened to me early in January, when a letter arrived from what purported to be the electricity company saying ‘technicians’ would be visiting. Once in the home, one distracted me and the other stole valuables, in what was an elaborate scam. I am an elderly person and what they took were items precious to me. I would hope other victims would find their insurance company treating them fairly. I have been with my insurance company for a number of years and my cover included robbery, but I was refused a claim as they said it was robbery without violence. So it would seem unless I was willing to be assaulted, I had no claim. I would like to point out I am 89 years old, 4ft 10in tall. So you can imagine what chance I would stand. JS, Fuengirola (Malaga)
Shocking bills HAVE any of your readers ever been billed by Iberdrola electricity company for a meter that was not installed on their property; in other words, someone else’s meter? Iberdrola started billing me for a meter that they allege was installed on the outside of my property in Oliva on June 25, 2014, but no new meter has ever been installed. The original meter is inside and is still working as it should. I am currently unable to return to Spain because of ongoing health problems and despite dozens of emails and telephone calls to Iberdrola they are still taking hundreds of euros from my bank account and seemingly fobbing me off. It would be an extremely simple matter for an Iberdrola employee to visit the exterior of my property (a small townhouse with a frontage of approximately four metres wide) and see for themselves that there is
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no meter installed outside and at the same time see exactly whose property the allegedly installed meter is connected to. Then perhaps they could give me a refund of the money that they are stealing from me. Kevin Curzon (via www.euroweeklynews.com)
The wrong sex MY son, who is 22, has lived in Benidorm for four years. For three of those he has worked in three bars; one cash in hand and the last two on contract - or so he thought. When he tried to get the unemployment money to help him during the winter it turned out his contracts were not worth the paper they were written on! To make things worse my son, who speaks Spanish and English, has been looking for work as a waiter, but in spite of emails to 80 bars he has had no luck. Despite having references and good word of mouth reports, and also doing unpaid free work for a well-known Spanish theme park, he has not heard a thing back from anyone.
What is going on in Benidorm now is that bars only seem to want women staff, which is discrimination. When you go inside with your CV they say: “Sorry we want a girl/woman.” This has happened with at least 25 bars which are English, as well as Spanish bars, and it should not be allowed. There are not many 22-year-olds who want to work nowadays but how many knock-backs can you keep getting because you’re not a woman? Paul, Benidorm (Alicante)
I don’t believe it! I CANNOT believe that a report published last week in a Costa del Sol newspaper (EWN all editions Issue 1557) didn’t cause an absolute furore of public indignation. Poor old Leapy bleating on about a war that finished 70 years ago, as though the current population of Germany are all personally responsible. If we want to revisit history how about the Irish Famine? (Grain continued to be exported while one million men, women and children starved); the Boer War? (Who in-
vented concentration camps?); the Aboriginal genocide in Australia?; the slave trade? Fire bombing Dresden? (25,000 civilian deaths in two nights). Oh dear! We did all those but never mind, the Germans were much worse. We should always remember. My own father came out at Dunkirk and was later evacuated from Burma with bits of Japanese mortar shrapnel in his chest. The purpose of remembrance is to avoid the same mistakes again, although I’m not sure we can rely on the current bunch of career politicians to do that. Respect the two-minute silence, honour the fallen, but get over the blame game. Peter Thompson, Torrox (Malaga)
Disgraceful article I’VE just read Leapy Lee’s disgraceful article. How dare he be so opinionated on a subject he knows nothing about! Were you actually there? Did you actually live through the times of torture and fear bestowed upon the
German nation by the Nazi party? I think not. Laying the blame on the entire German nation and demanding that generations later they still ought to apologise for the actions of a crazy demented few and continue to feel guilty is outrageous. Perhaps Leapy would like to personally shoulder the blame for the invention of concentration camps by the British in Nova Scotia back in the 1700s? Or the occupation of India, or more recently the invasion of Iraq? No? How strange. Keep your deluded thoughts to yourself. How you can be given column inches in this publication is beyond understanding. Mrs M Fullerton (by email)
No UK vote I HAVE lived with my wife in Southern Spain for 21 years. We have residencia and are on the padron. We received our voting cards to vote in the May 24 elections in our local town of Fuengirola. Yet despite still paying UK taxes, my wife and I were not allowed to vote in the UK election as we have lived overseas for more than 15 years. Roy and Christine Hayhurst, Fuengirola (Malaga)
Titter ye not REGARDING previous correspondence on giving children inappropriate names, you would have thought that with the surname Mycock the parents of a school friend of mine would have considered calling her Patricia a very bad mistake!! Alan Lowe (By email)
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Never the trio shall meet Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
THE Partido Popular (PP) in Andalucia had a minor strop following PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez’s proviso on post-election agreements. Local and regional parties can cosy up to any political party to ensure a share of power after May 24, Sanchez said, with two exceptions: the PP and the Basque party, Bildu. The PP in Andalucia complained that this implied the party was as far beyond the socialist pale as Bildu. The PP is as far to the right of the PSOE as Bildu is its left. Never the twain or the trio - shall meet - so why should the PP have hurt feelings for being what it is?
Love in a mist MAY 24 and its results are all politicians care about, patently oblivious to the job they were elected for. Four parties want to have their electoral cake and eat it but it is doubtful that any party will claim outright victory.
It’s time to go BOTH Podemos and Ciudadanos insisted that Andalucia’s former regional presidents Manuel Chaves and Jose Antonio Griñan should leave politics if they are to facilitate the election of the their successor Susana Diaz. This has been called blackmail, a strong term for a reason-
able request. Probably neither man was responsible for misappropriating the ERE redundancy funds but they were where the buck stopped. They either knew what was going on and did nothing, or did nothing because they didn’t know about it. Whichever applies, both deserve to go.
BUCK STOPS: Manuel Chaves should leave politics, according to Podemos and Ciudadanos. That is why the PP and the PSOE didn’t immediately pooh-pooh the prospect of tworound elections. It would suit them to see a second heat whittled down to two contestants as they assume that a two-tier system will favour them, revealing how out of touch they are by assuming that either or both would make a second round.
They know they might be less loved than before, but fail to accept they are estranged from an electorate in no hurry to kiss and make up.
Hostage to fortune CIUDADANOS is tickling the fancy of voters committed neither to the Right nor the Left. The PP would happily pact with Cs in voting alliances come May 25 but party leader Albert Rivera is playing hard to get. No pacts until after the general elections in November, he announced, as he does not want Cs to become the hostage of any other party. Of course not. The beauty of this particular strategy is knowing that after the general elections the positions will be reversed and Cs could be the ones taking hostages.
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THESE 10 commandments for pet owners contain many truths. It is well worth reading. 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. Your patience and understanding will teach me more quickly those things you want me to learn. 3. Have me spayed or neutered. 4. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you. 5. Speak to me often. Even if I don’t understand all your words, I understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
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6. Please take me inside when it’s cold and wet. I’m a domestic animal and am no longer accustomed to the bitter elements. I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me. Keep my bowl filled with clean water; I cannot tell you when I’m thirsty. Feed me good food so that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to be by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to share with you my life. 7. Don’t hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your
hand, but I choose not to bite you. 8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. 9. Take care of me when I get old. You will grow old too. 10. When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health, please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having fun. Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently. And be with me on that difficult journey when it is time to say goodbye.
How your beloved dog could give you a killer disease NEVER let your pet lick your face again By Steve Walsh THEY are mankind’s loyal
companions. But according to a new study, dogs could be a serious risk to our lives. Vets have warned that many people are overlooking the potentially deadly diseases we could catch from our pets. Tuberculosis. If dogs come into contact with an infected cow, (say) they can develop tuberculosis and pass it on to you. The risks are tiny, but real. If contaminated with roundworm eggs, they can grow up to 14 inches long in canine guts.
DOG LICKS: Could be a serious risk to our health. Once inside the human body, they can cause serious internal damage and even blindness. Roundworm look like cooked spaghetti. If your dog has them they will be vomiting or you will see them.
Now tapeworms are just plain revolting. Some varieties grow 30ft long inside your intestines and live for years. The tapeworm causes cysts on the liver, lungs or brain. So don’t let your dog lick your face.
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Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving It is so good to know, now that I have finally come out the other side of my chemotherapy, that I won’t be going back next Wednesday. I am just starting to feel better. No more white tongue, achy muscles or insatiable thirst. I am left however with very dry skin and puffy eyes. I collected my blood analysis from my doctor and noticed the ‘neomarcadores’ or tumour markers were higher than they should be. As all this is new to me, I shall await the verdict of my oncologist before reading too much into it. Tumour markers are used to help diagnose cancer, predict a patient’s response to certain can-
cer therapies, check a patient’s response to treatment, or determine whether cancer has returned. I imagine that as I still have radiotherapy to go, the jury is out. One concerning thing was the
Once I meet with my oncologist and we look at the scan results in conjunction with the blood tests, we should have a clearer picture of what type of oral hormone treatment I should receive.
type of CAT scan that my oncologist sent me for, just a simple scan of my torso and without any contrast. A close friend of mine
who is an oncologist in the private sector was pretty outraged by this and is trying to intervene to change the scan to one with contrast to better highlight any areas of concern and of my abdomen as well as the torso. We shall see what happens. May 20 is the day I sit down with my oncologist and look at the scan results in conjunction with the blood tests. I suppose we should have a clearer picture of how I have responded to chemo and what type of oral hormone treatment they will decide to give me. As I have said in my previous blog, I am playing a waiting game at the moment. I still do not have a date to start my radiotherapy. So on that note I won’t write any more because I sincerely don’t have much else to report. The end of chemo has strangely been a bit of an anti-climax for me so I prefer to catch up with you next week when, hopefully, I will feel a little more cheerful.
By Gemma Quinn IF you want to eat healthily and keep off the pounds, then maybe you should make a shopping list. That is the message from a study of 1,300 overweight and obese people which found those who regularly made grocery lists tended to choose healthier food and had lower body weight. Lead author of the study, which was carried out in Pittsburgh, USA, Tamara Dubowitz, said: “We don’t know
Make a shopping list. whether people who are healthier pay more attention to their weight and what they eat are also people who do more planning, or if people who do more planning are more able to avoid impulse purchases and the less healthy options at the supermarket.” She added that the study did not show that people who made lists were healthier, just that there was a link between the two.
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By Gemma Quinn THE 4-7-8 breathing technique is one which claims to help you fall asleep in just 60 seconds. It requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Pioneered by Harvard trained Doctor Andrew Weill, the method is described as a
The technique is based on an ancient Indian practice meaning regulation of breath. It claims to help you fall asleep in just 60 seconds.
‘natural tranquillizer for the nervous system’, helping to reduce tension in the body. The technique is based on pranayama, an ancient Indian practice, which means ‘regulation of breath’. Doctor Weill believes it is a powerful technique because it allows oxygen to better fill the lungs which can have a
relaxing effect on the nervous system, and in turn promotes a state of calmness. To do the 4-7-8 breathing technique, you first need to exhale completely through your mouth while making a ‘whoosh’ sound. Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four then hold your breath for a count of seven. Then exhale through your mouth, making another whoosh sound for eight seconds in one large breath. Repeat the cycle three times for a total of four breaths.
help young people experiencing problems. On a facebook chat to launch the project, Kardashian said: “I was interested in bringing awareness to the issue when I recently had a friend that was going through the similar situation… lashing out on social media.” She believes that, while experts say social networks can play a part in exacerbating mental illness, they can be powerful tools in identifying problems and helping others seek help. “I think it can help family and friends monitor [people experiencing problems with their mental health] and it can be therapeutic to freely write about your feelings,” she said. “Sometimes people reveal warning signs on social media. You can see when a friend is in need.” She also argued that social media was an important forum to talk about mental health in general, to dilute stigma and to make sure people can access information on where to get support and treatment. Feature flash / S huttersto ck.com
SLEEP SOUNDLY: The breathing technique aims to promote a state of calmness.
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KIM: Launched project on Facebook.
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Keep the brain busy KEEPING your wits sharp in old age is a concern many pensioners have, but the answer could be as simple as learning a language or to play a guitar. MyAgeingParent.com - a website devoted to the wellbeing of seniors set up by Alex Ingram and Deborah Stone, both of whom lost their fathers and have a single parent living - says staying at the top of your game requires keeping your mind busy. They say: “Challenge yourself. Face your fears by learning a new skill or a language, give it a try! Testing activities help the brain to remain healthy.”
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Some simple changes can cut the risk of cancer A NEW guide compiled by the World Cancer Research Fund, says a healthy diet and being physically active can help reduce the risk of getting cancer. As part of the new ‘I CAN’ campaign, set to launch this week, they offer a range of daily health tips, which can be as easy as eating a carrot. Eating just 100 calories more than you need every day can lead to a weight gain of 11 pounds (five kilos) a year, and being overweight or obese is linked to 10 cancers. But if you don’t want to cut out snacks, just swap them for healthier options such as vegetable sticks like carrots. And just 30 minutes a day of physical activity could help cut your cancer risk and any type of activity is good.
EYE DROPS: Contact lens wearers may have to revert to glasses during treatment. Can I still wear contact lenses during hayfever season? Unfortunately, hayfever is a real problem for contact lenses. If your eyes are affected badly, there is no option but to revert to wearing glasses so that you can use antihistamine eye drops, as unfortunately you cannot use these with contact lenses. Why am I getting blurred vision with my contact lenses during hayfever season? For hayfever sufferers, the eyes
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SPAIN is one of the few countries where the bar and restaurant owners don’t mark up their wines as much as others, and this is why it is a great way to experiment while dining out. The most popular wines in Spain are Rioja and Ribera del Duero and you will quite easily find them in most of the restaurants around. La Rioja is a region in the north of Spain just south of the Basque Country and the grape is native to Spain which is called Tempranillo, and derives from the word ‘Temprano’ meaning early (the grapes are ripe earlier than most). Rioja is perfect with many dishes, so they are well worth a sip with an accompanying dish, this is where your restaurant can advise you on a good choice. The Ribera del Duero comes from a stretch along the river Duero in Castilla-Leon and the grapes used are Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo which make a smooth tasting wine. The ideal temperature for a red wine to be served is 25ºC and 40ºC and just be cold to the touch. You don’t have to be a wine snob to enjoy wine as it has become more and
Spanish wine and food, a marriage made in the mouth! more popular as a drink that actually works its magic when flavours complement food you are eating, just like other combinations like cake with coffee or cheese with Christmas cake. It’s a marriage made in the mouth! Another popular red wine is Marques de Caceres which lends itself to many cheese dishes or sea bass. If you have a chance to select this in a restaurant, it may well become your regular tipple. Merlot is another good choice which is a wine that is supplied to restaurants and bars because it is perfect with food. Some house wines are cheaper because they are designed to be drunk on their own and so the preparation time is much
shorter and hence that reflects on the price, not the quality. Spain has so much to offer and with centuries of wine making we are fortunate to live right on the doorstep of some very fine wines.
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IN the historical centre of Alfaz del Pi, on the way up Calle Calvari just past the church, three star Hotel Moli can be found. One of those few establishments referred to as ‘enchanting’ due to its location, size (just 10 double bedrooms with aircon, TV and balcony), peace, family feel, special decoration and exquisite service, stays there are fondly remembered afterwards by the customers, who inexorably end up becoming friends. Coming in from the street, one enters a pretty sunny terrace that brings memories of Andalucian patios with plenty of plants and flowers and a large climbing vine providing pleasant shade.
On the terrace a summer bar serving drinks and cocktails can be found, and the chef cooks the best meat and fish brought down from northern Spain on a barbecue. At the back of the terrace is a pretty swimming pool and sun terrace with flowers, palm trees and sunbeds for hotel and restaurant clients to use free of charge if they so wish. Inside the hotel premises, but with direct access from the street, Restaurant Argo is run by excellent chef Avtandil Tsiklauri (Antonio for clients and friends), who with help from his family creates works of art out of international dishes including specialities from his homeland of Georgia with fresh, high
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quality produce. As Antonio puts it: “Dishes made with love, with lots of love.” And surprisingly, the prices are extremely reasonable, almost as cheap as eating at home.
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Restaurant Argo above. If you have something to celebrate (birthdays, communions, weddings, company meals) or a special event that requires a nice setting, exquisite service and top quality
cooking, be sure to contact them and they will take care of everything required at a surprisingly good price. Once the good weather begins, the fun and entertainment starts with live music
and shows each week including Jazz concerts, flamenco dancing, magic, karaoke and once every fortnight an auction of unwanted goods friends and customers have lying about at home is held, with part of the proceeds going to charity. Be sure to make a visit and become a part of the great Hotel Moli and Restaurant Argo family. The first bottle of wine or pint of beer is on the house…. See you soon! To book a table: 684 206 185 To book a room: 619 127 313
RECENT studies have shown that the olive has dozens of health-protective nutrients as they contain many valuable antioxidants and anti-inflamotory agents. In traditional herbal medicine practices, preparations from olives and olive leaves have often been used in treatment of inflammatory problems, including allergy-related inflammation. New research may help explain how olives work to provide us with anti-inflammatory benefits, especially involving certain allergies.
Olives are too bitter to be eaten right off the tree, so don’t try eating raw as they must be cured to reduce their intrinsic bitterness. Processing methods vary with the olive variety, region where they are cultivated, and the desired taste. We commonly think about olives not as fruit but as a zesty vegetable. They are harvested in September but available all year round to make a zesty addition to salads, meat and poultry dishes and, of course, pizza. So try a few and say Olé for olives, a great healthy food.
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The Bull and Bear for a country pub feeling ALL sports lovers are also catered for with all the big sporting events constantly on show. By Wendy Ann Cowham
IF you are craving for some of the British Country Pub atmosphere where you can enjoy some homely food and an atmosphere that is welcoming too, then look no further than the Bull & Bear. Although the welcome is British, the setting of the bar is an old finca in which the charm is all Spanish, so you have the best of everything. This is where many flock to be as the surroundings are beautiful and the restaurant is an ideal place to have a relaxing and top class meal at great value for money. The standard of service and food is high which is why the Bull and Bear has firmly placed itself on the map as a must visit venue. Now that the summer has arrived with a vengeance, this is a great place to take advantage of the BBQ season and sample the Friday and Saturday open air cooking from 5.00pm. All food is freshly prepared and has excellent reviews by locals and visitors alike who have compared dishes in the area. There is lots of choice for all the family
and the garden is ideal for children, there is plenty of other activities for holiday makers to enjoy. All sports lovers are catered for as all the big sporting events are constantly showing. If you like to throw an arrow or two, the dart board awaits you to try your hand at what is now becoming a very popular sport. There is now also a
pool table where all ages like to sharpen their cues and have a friendly game, in fact whatever your level, the Bull & Bear makes it easy for you to have fun. The opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 4.30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1.00pm. Tel: 688 883 004.
BBQ SEASON: Pop along and sample the open air cooking.
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Spanish cuisine FOOD is as integral to Spain as its rich history, with each of Spain’s regions home to a range of unique cuisines and flavours. Each regional speciality is worth trying, and restaurants from different regions bring their local delights to most main cities. Besides the usual tapas, for example olives, Manchego cheese or a plate of Spanish bravas (fried potato with spicy tomato sauce), other great favourites are:
• Tortilla Española. A great starter or meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, no doubt you’ll come across a Spanish potato omelette during your time in Spain which has varied ingredients, such as asparagus, spinach or onion. • Pisto is a Spanish ratatouille. This vegetarian op-
tion is enjoyed by all, as a tapa, starter, a side dish to meats, or even with a fried egg on top. It’s a Spanish ratatouille of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, and of course, olive oil.
• Paella has been popular for centuries and is world famous but a must to try in Spain. This rice-based Valencian dish comes in many variations. The traditional version is a mixture of chicken or rabbit (or both), white and green beans and other vegetables, but mixed seafood is also common, with an
array of seafood suprises among the flavoursome rice calamari, mussels, clams, prawns, scampi or fish, for example. For the adventurous, a black rice stained by octopus ink is a must try. Fiduea is also tasty, and uses a small curly pasta instead of rice.
• Gazpacho or salmorejo is fantastic for summer as a dish to cool you down or as a starter and is a cold tomato soup which has claimed space in many supermarkets around the world. Usually eaten as an appetizer, its thickness is derived from blending fresh tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, garlic, onions, vinegar, and herbs. Salmorejo is a similar Andalucian version also served cold.
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Churros and chocolate treat SIMILAR to a doughnut, the churro gives of a delightful aroma that is irresistible. By Wendy Ann Cowham
WHEN in Spain it is a must to try to start at least one day with the ever popular churros and chocolate that
all locals seem to love. The churro is a delightful version of the doughnut, but be c ome s more a ppe a ling when piped and formed in a re a dyma de fa s hion for
dunking. After the dough has been fried until golden brown they are sprinkled in cinnamon and sugar which adds a delightful aroma that is irresistible. Then the chocol at e sauce i s an added pleasure where you can indulge yoursel f , a gr eat start to anybody’s day. Surprisingly there is onl y ar ound
5g of f at t hat sat ur at es, t hey ar e l ow i n sal t and coming in at 185 Kcalories, churros probably have a lot to offer above most sweet dishes. So go on be a devil!
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The scale of garden pests BEAUTIFUL gardens in Spain are one of the reasons we love to spend our time outside. However, it would appear that we are not the only creatures that love our flora and fauna. Plant pest problems always seem to rear their ugly head this time of year, and ignoring them won’t make them go away. One of the little blighters is known as the Scale Insect. They are commonly found stuck to the bark or leaves of Spanish plants such as, citrus trees, acacias, mimosas or roses. They feed by sucking on the sap from stems and leaves of their host, and large infestations will result in poor growth. Most varieties of Scale insect feed on the underside of the leaf. The most common here in Spain is the Fluted, or Cotton scale insect. Simply removing these insect clusters by hand may not prove effective in getting rid of the problem. The spread is better controlled by treatment readily available through agricultural suppliers.
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Support your local roses with careful planning ROSE plants and bushes can be trained to use intricate forms By Steve Walsh AS spring turns to summer the annual display of roses reaches its peak and nearly every village garden in Spain is alive with their colour. Climbing roses, which give maximum blooms per plant, are traditionally grown up walls or along fences and railings, but another interesting way of supporting them is by using a tree. With careful planning and physical direction, rose plants and bushes can be trained to use the most intricate forms, or nooks and crannies to give a spectacular effect. The end results can be delightful.
COLOURFUL: Roses can give a spectacular effect.
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Renewed spring droughts can cause problems for your garden WATERING can be made difficult by low water pressures and grit in mains pipes Dick Handscombe
Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
ALTHOUGH most Mediterranean climate zones of Spain had a little spring rain, it was not enough to build up reserves in the water tables of many gardens and agricultural areas. So at present it would be wise to assume we may well experience another dry spell. Fortunately gardens in which soils were improved before making plantings are suffering little and watering systems need not yet be used or turned up high. This included the wise use of a little TerraCottem water storing soil improver at the base of planting holes and roots. The base of cuttings were planted deep, plantings were mainly drought resistant plants, deep mulchings were then made and close plantings ensured that all the surface of soils and mulchings were in continuous shade. Year by year notice is being taken of such practical and sensible approaches to Mediterranean gardening and fewer and fewer plants such as northern European-style annuals are being planted. For those that have yet to take such steps, the book ‘How to
MAINS WATER: Older houses have large storage tanks available. use less water in your garden’ and its new sister translation into Spanish ‘Como usar menos agua en tu jardin’ are now both available inexpensively from Amazon Books UK and Es. Unfortunately the watering that does need to be done is made more difficult by low water pressures caused by those property owners who empty their
There are now fewer Europeanstyle annuals being planted in gardens.
swimming pools each spring to clean and then refill them, rather than taking steps to keep their pools clean throughout the year, and also grit in main distribution water pipes blocking the filters installed before water meters. In some areas even more havoc is being caused by the cutting back on the maintenance of the pumps used to
extract water from bore holes that has occurred during the economic recession. Not far from us, 100 houses and a dozen large chicken farms have been without water for a week while the spare pump which broke down some years ago is now urgently repaired to replace the pump that broke down last week. Fortunately those that live in a house built more than 30 years ago are not bothered by such happenings as they have large storage tanks under the house or adjacent terrace to store rain water or mains water. Some were built wisely with a year’s water capacity. It would make sense to reintroduce this practice, especially if global warming is to continue. I mention ‘is to continue’ as there are now books being published to warn us of the new tendency towards global cooling. Might our grandchildren see the start of the mini ice age like that which affected Spain from around 1450 until 1850 and enabled the ice houses that one finds in the inland valleys along the Costas to be used as communal fridges and deep freezers? I notice that it is now light outside so I’m off to do a little watering before the pressure drops from more pool fillings. © Dick Handscombe
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80 per cent rise in fines DRIVING and parking fines went up 80 per cent during Spain’s financial crisis years, three-quarters of which were issued by town halls, says a study by Linea Directa. Between the years 2000 and 2006, a total of 16 million fines were handed out, compared to nearly double, (29 million) from 2007 to 2013 inclusive.
VW invests THE German car giant Volkswagen has announced that it’s to invest a huge €4.2 billion into two of its factories in Spain. Martorell in Barcelona, and the Navarra plant will benefit from the cash injection between 2015 and 2019, in what is being hailed as “the largest industrial investment ever made in Spain.”
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This car is more fun than the entire French Air Force crashing into a fireworks factory’ Some might say... On the Lotus Elise
Growth in deliveries, revenue and first quarter profits PORSCHE is moving away from its traditional small sports cars By Dilip Kuner A SIGN that the world economy is starting to boom is the increase in sales of high-end cars.
32% more new vehicles delivered in the first three months of the year compared to last.
This is seen at companies like Porsche, which has begun the year 2015 successfully with growth in deliveries, revenue and profit in the first quarter. From the beginning of January to the end of March, the sports car manufacturer delivered 51,102 new vehicles, which is 32 per cent more than the same period last year. Revenue in the first three months
The sales success of the new compact SUV Macan introduced last year is driving sales.
of 2015 increased 29 per cent to €5.08 billion, and operating profit surpassed the prior year figure by 10 per cent and reached €765 million. The number of employees also grew 12 per cent to 22,945 employees. Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche AG said the sports
car manufacturer would stay on course for a successful business year in 2015. One of the biggest factors behind the rise in sales is the move away from its traditional small sports cars. The sales success of the new compact SUV Macan, described by Porsche as ‘the sports car of the SUV segment, which was introduced last year, is driving sales. Other highlights are new versions of existing models. They include the GT vehicles - the 911 GT3 RS and Cayman GT4 - as well as the Boxster Spyder and the Panamera Exclusive. “Our successful vehicle strategy lets us satisfy the wishes of many customers,” said Müller.
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Trying out the new third generation Skoda Superb WITH the introduction of the Octavia, the company bounded into success
CLEVER TOUCHES: A wave of the foot will open the boot. FROM its birth as a tractor manufacturer, Skoda dragged itself out of its communist era background and days of ‘Granny’s rear-engined death-trap’ jokes, to become a reasonable family runaround in the early 90s. But with the introduction of the Octavia in 96, the company bounded into success. The Fabia helped to establish it in the small car market and as a fun ‘alternative’, followed swiftly by the Roomster, and Yeti, proving that they had made it as a worldclass car manufacturer. Some 19 years on, the familiar Octavia has welded itself into the motoring dictionary alongside its contemporaries. Even so, a
19 years on from its introduction in 1996, the familiar Octavia has welded itself into the motoring dictionary alongside its contemporaries.
test drive of the new third generation of the Superb, and the lower-powered 220PS model, in ‘Laurin & Klement’ trim proved the car’s abilities. Here is a superb piece of engineering, (pun intended). It has clever touches such as a boot that will open if you wave your foot under the bumper, and dimples in the cup holder that will help
you to open a bottle of mineral water single-handed. Superbs can also be specified with an Audi Quattro-style 4x4 transmission and a slick direct-shift gearbox. On the plan PIVE a 1.6 TDI 105hp version can be had for as little as €19,150, providing you have a 10year-old car to part exchange. The full list price is more than €25,000. With regard to the magnificent new Octavia, you can spend up to €35,000 on one of these big five-door hatches, more for the popular and cavernous estate, which arrives later in the year, and no one should laugh at you for doing so.
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A safe ride from Renault By Dilip Kuner BILLED as a family orientated people mover, you would expect the Renault Espace to score highly for safety. And you would be right, with the new model getting a five-star rating from independent safety evaluation body Euro NCAP. And to make the score even more impressive it was obtained under the latest, more stringent criteria laid down by the safety body in January 2015. The new Renault Espace earned a global score of 81 per cent and is the 16th Renault model to earn Euro NCAP’s five-star rating. The Espace achieved an adult occupant protection score that positions it at the market’s top end (31.4 points out
of 38). In a head-on collision, occupants sitting at the front of the Espace are protected by two large-volume frontal airbags which inflate as a function of the type of impact and the position of the occupant. Occupants are also held by anti-submarining humps incorporated in the seats, as well as by pretensioners complete with adaptive load limiters which adjust the load applied as a function of the impact’s severity. In the case of a side-on impact, front occupants are doubly protected by two latestgeneration lateral groin/ thorax/shoulder airbags and two curtain airbags. The child occupant protection score for the new Renault Espace was 44 points out of a possible 49, once again a result that positions it at the highest end of the market.
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Javea and BBC share THE annual challenge between Javea, and BBC, ended with Javea’s gents retaining the Walton Trophy and BBC’s ladies regaining the Rose Bowl. Both matches were evenly balanced, however the ladies had to play away to BBC to defend their lead. Despite winning four of the seven matches they unfortunately lost by 12 shots overall. The gents match proved to be very similar to the first leg, with Javea winning four of the matches and extending their overall victory margin to 30 shots.
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Montgo Golf Society MEMBERS played a Pairs Texas Scramble at Oliva Nova MONTGO Golf Society played a Pairs Texas Scramble at Oliva Nova on Frida y M a y 8, w he re 28 me mbe rs e njoyed an excellent day’s golf. Winners of the competition were Gordon Gleeson, and Brian, who recorded a net 69.8 from their handicaps of 7.2. In second place were Geoff Willcock, and Fran Dickinson, with a net 71.5. C hris tia ne G ruboc k, a nd Pe nny, came third with a net 72.1 off the lowest handicap on the day, 5.9. Fourth place went to Wolfgang Schuster and Dave Fotheringham who scored a net 72.8. Details on: www.montgogolfsociety.net
OLIVA NOVA: Twenty eight members enjoyed an excellent day’s golf.
Pego Golf Society
MEMBERS: Played a singles Stableford.
THE singles Stableford competition at Oliva Nova golf course Tuesday May 5, saw: Division 1 winners, Andrew Harrison, with 38 points playing off 12.4. John Evans with 36 points. Mike Cuerden with 36 points, and Brendan Young with 36 points. Division 2 winners were:
Peter Brown with 36 points playing off 29. Richard Fox, with 34 points playing off 19.6. Alan Mansell with 31 points playing off 29.4, and Brian Barden with 29 points. website: www.pegogolfsociety.com or send an e-mail to pegohandicapsec@gmail. com
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Play golf without limits - aim high and you will improve your play THE game of golf is in great shape with players like McIlroy, Spieth and Rickie Fowler I HOPE you are all enjoying the summer weather that has finally arrived and that you managed to get out and play or practice a little last week. For those of you who watched the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass last weekend, you were treated to one of the best Sunday finishes I have ever seen with several players battling for the win and none of them letting up. Having played college golf for the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, I was fortunate enough to be a member of TPC Sawgrass and played the Stadium course many times. The last time I played it was two days after The Players Championship in 2010 and I managed to win the day’s competition with a 69 playing the course in tournament conditions. It is not always easy to see on television but it really is a demanding and
what could be seen as the changing of the guard as Mickelson and Woods slowly begin to fade. Tiger Woods raised the level of golf beyond what could be imagined at the time and we as professionals should all be grateful because that has made everyone improve. As with the breaking of the four minute barrier for the mile, Woods made the impossible possible and sometimes we are too quick to forget that as he inevitably struggles with form following injury and domestic problems. While most golfers will never
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fantastic golf course. It is no coincidence that you see Garcia, Westwood, Stenson and the best ball strikers on tour at the top of the leaderboard year after year. This year’s winner Rickie Fowler is no exception. After finishing Eagle-birdie-birdie to get into a play off, he went on to birdie the infamous islandgreen 17th twice more in the play-off. The game of golf is clearly in great shape with McIlroy, Spieth and Rickie Fowler leading
TIGER WOODS: He made the impossible possible.
BBC are winners of the Ladies Rosebowl THE well fought match was held over two days THE Ladies Rosebowl competition this year was won by Benitachell Bowls Club. After a well fought match which was held over two days the total shots at the end were 227 to Benitachell and 215 to Javea Green. The men’s Walton Trophy second leg was played between BBC and Javea Green at Javea Green. On the day the overall s h o t d i ff e r e n c e w a s 1 3 shots in favour of Javea Green. So, over the two legs Javea Green won by 30 shots. We l l d o n e t o J a v e a Green and everyone that played. In the Valencian Champions League - Federation Competition BBC won with 90 (six points) against Javea G r e e n ’s 87 (six points). For a full update of all our competition results and
forthcoming events please view on line at our website
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reach professional level, there are a few things that you can learn from the attitude of Tiger Woods and the new crop of golfers. Amateur golfers tend to obsess over handicaps and score often limiting themselves. Professionals play each shot as it comes, try to birdie every hole, make every putt and every chip. Just because they know that it’s unlikely, it doesn’t stop them striving for it. Aim higher and more specific and you will improve and play closer to your potential. Take note of your scores through the year and keep track of your eclectic - your best score on each hole put together on one card. This is your true potential so go for it. What have you got to lose? Jordan Jordan Gibb is available for Private Instruction at Vistabella Golf. Please feel free to read more and contact Jordan via his website www.jordangibbgolf.com
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Orba Warblers Golf Society at La Galiana THE usual suspects appeared in the winning line-up as was expected By Steve Walsh A DEPLETED field of Orba Warblers attended La Galiana due to commitments from the society to take part in the Summer League game on Thursday, the CBL Inter-society match and presentation on the Friday and the CLG regional finals at La Sella on Saturday.
That left 17 Warblers and one guest to take on the spectacular and treacherous La Galiana, the usual suspects appeared in the winning line-up as was expected. On top of division one was David Knight scoring 34 points, he was followed in by John Daniels, a La Galiana regular scoring 33 points. Division two was topped by that other regular Roy Booth with 34 points and in second place was Glyn Walters with 33. Nearest the pin on the 14th was Barbara Pollitt and on the 5th our guest Ken Bartlett, unsurprisingly there were no two’s. The next game for the
WINNERS: A good month for the bowlers.
Success after success at El Cid LA GALIANA: Seventeen Warblers took part.
Warblers is at Bonalba on Wednesday May 20. There will be a shotgun start at 09.36 so an arrival
time of 08.45 would be ideal. Can you please book in with Michael on 639 242 896.
A FANTASTIC month for the bowlers at El Cid, not only winning the Rinks at Champion of Champions, they followed that up by winning the International Tournament at Potters in England, and are now triumphant in the Two Wood Pairs at El Cid. Players entered from all over the Costa Blanca, including five teams from Monte Mar. Twenty four teams competed over three days and the group winners were: Country Bowls, Monte Mar, El Cid and a mixed team.