ISSUE NO. 1559
21 - 27 May 2015
COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
Magic in Benidorm! PRESTIGIOUS award for local magician who performs at Benidorm Palace Miguel Bolaños
EWN EXCLUSIVE By Jan Gamm THE prestigious Merlin Award is acknowledged by world class magicians at the top of their profession as the accolade to beat them all - a lifetime goal, the best of the best. This is an honour bestowed upon some of the finest magicians that ever lived, the latest of whom is the extraordinarily gifted David Climent Yarwood of the Benidorm Palace. David is to be presented with the coveted Merlin Award on June 5 at the Benidorm Palace, one of the youngest magician/illusionists ever to receive the honour and he still can’t quite believe it! Turn to Page 6
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Soldiers rehabilitate La Nucia offers convalescence THE town council of La Nucia has gifted the free use of the town’s pool and sporting facilities this week to a group of 14 Ukrainian soldiers, some of whom are amputees. See Page 2
Warfare manoeuvres Naval exercises against mine warfare ELEVEN ships and four participating in the ‘Adaircraft from six coun- vanced Naval War Meatries with around 500 sures’ off Alicante coast. military personnel are See Page 4
Terrified residents Two fires strike the Costa Blanca The Euro Weekly News dogs and their daughter speaks to Tash and Lou, on board, ready to leave who had their car if the fire got too close. See Page 10 packed, with their two
DIY stores cashing in Spring bargains galore MORE than 135 hard- counts of up to 30 per ware stores in Valencia cent prior to the summer. Region are offering disSee Page 20
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LOCAL NEWS
Mother complains AN Alicante mother has filed a complaint with police alleging her eight-year-old daughter was locked up alone in a church courtyard, unable to open the latch on the door. When the catechism teacher admitted the act but failed to apologise, the mother made a report to police, adding her
daughter suffers from epilepsy and Attention Deficit Disorder. The teacher denied mistreatment, saying the child was locked in “for just a few seconds” after spitting and locking up other children - it was to “give the girl a taste of her own medicine.” The family has not returned to the church.
N-332 improvements MINISTRY approval has been received for proposed works to the N-332 at Benissa. The Development Ministry authorised the record of work and the project layout against a budget of €27 million. The work will be offered for tender over 30 days.
Skaters on display ON Saturday May 16 more than 600 people attended a thrilling skating display at the Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano with professional skaters Diego Caves,
Manuel Alvarez and Pedro Tomás. The exhibition was organised by the Racing BMX Team La Nucia to raise funds for the club.
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La Nucia offers some convalescence time SOLDIERS trying out sporting activities and rehabilitation exercises By Community Reporter THE town council of La Nucia has gifted the free use of the town’s pool and sporting facilities this week to a group of 14 former Ukrainian soldiers, some of whom are amputees and others with a range of disabilities and war wounds. The young men are aged between 20 and 35 and have been trying out several sporting activities and rehabilitation exercises, especially in the heated pool, as part of their convalescence. They are delighted with the hospitality they have been shown, especially to be given the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and the various entertainments on offer in La Nucia and nearby Benidorm.
UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS: Having rest and recuperation in La Nucia. The boys will be in Spain for a period of 20 days, organised by the Madrid asso-
ciation ‘With Ukraine.’ La Nucia’s mayor, Bernabé Cano, made a personal visit to
the Sports Centre to see the soldiers and to enquire after their welfare.
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Aromatic markets fuel creativity in kitchen THE HEART of the neighbourhood that inspires you to cook
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Benissa concert Sultans of Swing A CONCERT by SiFaSol featuring the music of Dire Straits and other bands is on Friday, May 29 at 10pm in the Parque Dolores Piera, Benissa.
Women meet Equal opp discussion THE Infodona service organised a meeting for Marina Alta women’s associations in Denia on Friday May 15, part of the II Equal Opportunities Plan.
Pyramid down Garden to go in place BENIDORM’S Municipal technical services have begun the demolition of the Piazza del Nettuno pyramid, to be replaced by a landscaped garden.
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Chimp-ion Award for Brit scientist
FIESTAS DE SAN ISIDRO: Where agriculture and food are high on the agenda.
By Steve Walsh THERE are celebrations and festivals in Spain all year, but one of the largest and most widely celebrated is the May Fiestas de San Isidro, where agriculture, food and local markets are high on everyone’s agenda. Why are the Spanish markets so special? It’s because they are thought of as the heart of their neighbourhoods. A tour of these wonderfully aromatic and colourful streets with their choreographed displays of fresh produce empowers you to cook. If you’re a foodie with an open mind and a shallow pocket, Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona could be your new best friend. The Catalan capital is a ver-
108 is the number of stained-glass window panes that run along one end of Malaga’s cathedral of cookery, the Mercado de Ataranzas. The market dates back to the 14th century.
itable cornucopia of beautiful, creative cuisine that celebrates fresh, local Catalan produce. Walking into this 13th century establishment, your senses are teased with a burst of colours and aromas. Madrid’s equivalent would have to be Mercado de San Miguel. The 100year-old, beautiful, iron structured building has a commanding position over the Plaza Mayor. Its multitude of cultural and culinary happenings are extremely popular, especially during San Isidro weekend. Further south in Malaga, Mercado de Ataranzas is best known for its 108 stained-glass window panes that run along one end of the building, and the magnificent Moorish gate entrance.
BRITISH primatologist Jane Goodall has been awarded the XXVII Premi Internacional Catalunya prize for her contribution to science and promotion of solidarity between all living creatures. She is considered the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees and is also a UN Messenger of Peace.
Quote of the Week Many women choose to stay at home with their children and don’t work as long as their husbands do,” said Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy in an attempt to justify the fact that women’s pensions are an average of €400 lower than men’s.
Ryanair confesses to ‘being too strict’ RYANAIR sales manager for Spain and Portugal, Jose Espartero, has admitted, “It was a mistake to be so strict with passengers.” As the Irish budget carrier launched its summer season for
2015 with 223 weekly flights serving Alicante-Elche airport, Espartero said Ryanair had “learnt lessons,” changing its service to allow passengers to now choose and pre-book seats Chief Executive Michael
O’Leary commented on several occasions in the past that errors were made by being too strict with passengers. “We now listen to our passengers,” said Espartero. The airline has an annual
market share of 26 per cent of traffic from Alicante-Elche, with two new routes to Cologne and Gdansk and increased frequency on nine other destinations. Six aircraft based in Alicante
connect to 46 destinations, and Ryanair expects to serve 2.6 million passengers at the airport this year, helping to retain 2,600 jobs in Alicante. Further growth at AlicanteElche has not been ruled out.
Of Baths of Allon PLANS are afoot to undertake the phased renovation of the historic Imperial Baths of Allon at Villajoyosa. The site will close for the work.
Busy courts Rise in litigation THE courts of the judicial district of Benidorm have recorded the highest rate of litigation in the region over the past year, with a total of 256 cases per 1,000 inhabitants.
Fire rescue Police save man EARLY on Sunday morning, Pego Police rescued an elderly resident trapped in his home on Calle Ramon y Cajal, after he left a candle burning which set a tablecloth alight.
New queens Benidorm coronation PAQUI GARCÍA LLORCA and Samara Blanco Garcia have been crowned new Benidorm queens by the Mayor Agustin Navarro.
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L’Alfas celebrates NORWEGIANS mark their National Day in the sunshine
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By Jason Bailey MORE than 50,000 Norwegians now call Spain their home. The pretty coastal town of Alfas del Pi in the Marina Alta put on a superb celebration in recognition of Norway’s Constitution Day, celebrated annually on Sunday May 17 when the Constitution of Norway was signed by the Constituent
Assembly in 1814 in Eidsvoll. There are more than 2,500 Norwegian nationals registered officially in L’Alfas, many of whom joined in Sunday’s festivities in traditional dress, which varied depending on the region. Lisa Uttersrud, president of the local Norwegian Club, met with L’Alfas Mayor Vicente Arques in the run-up the celebrations to finalise details to feature
streets decorated with flags and bunting, and live music. The Norwegian Club of the Costa Blanca, currently with over 1000 members, has provided a strong Norwegian presence for more than 45 years in the region along with two schools, Den Norske Skole and the Costa Blanca Undervisning, three homes for the elderly and Norwegian owned businesses and shops.
Costa hosts anti-mine manoeuvres NAVAL anti-war exercises are taking place off the coast of Alicante and also La Manga del Mar Menor. A total of 11 ships and four aircraft from six countries with around 500 military personnel are participating in the ‘Ad-
500 military personnel taking part in naval exercises off the coast of Alicante and Murcia
vanced Naval War Measures Against Mines’ that will continue until May 28. The ‘Spanish Minex’ exercise is organised annually by the Spanish Armada in order to implement common procedures against the threat of naval
mines. Participating units are tasked to keep the water free from the threat of mines and assist in security for merchant traffic. The mines used are completely harmless and safe for the environment and will be collected at the end of the exercise.
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Man hands himself in to police for gender murder THE suspect has been placed under psychiatric supervision following his confession to killing his ex-partner A MURDER suspect taken into custody in connection with the slaying of a 48-year-old Spanish woman in Denia has been referred to the Psychiatric Unit of Denia Hospital.
The 47-year-old Spanish man allegedly turned himself in to police last Thursday night (May 14) after harming himself with the same knife he is alleged to have confessed to using to
OVER-AMBITIOUS: Viewing gallery to the sea, but no access to the front for other beach users.
Two chiringuitos overstep the mark THE beach bars have extended their square footage to take up to 150 square metres. Municipal inspectors have visited the sites and have adSUMMER has arrived slightly vised the governing body that earlier than usual and the tradiregulates and issues the relevant tional beach bars known as trading certificates, of the issue chiringuitos have sprung up of extended terraces. along the beach beThe contention is that tween Javea Port by extending their terand the Parador races towards the sea Hotel as usual. it blocks the free pasThis year, howevsquare metres is sage of people in er, two of the bars the permitted area front of the bars. have encroached for chiringuitos but One bar has erected outside their regutwo have extended a large, wooden decklated limits. theirs to 150 ing terrace which no The Coastal Act doubt offers stunning permits these popviews of the bay but at a cost to ular attractions to occupy 70 other beach users. square metres but this year two The beach-bar scene is a bars have extended their plots By Jason Bailey
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popular concept with summer visitors to the town. Their obvious attractions are a front line view of the sea, music and a plentiful supply of cocktails and snacks to while away the hours.
kill his former partner. The suspect had been issued with a restraining order issued by Denia Court dealing with gender violence, valid until April 2016. The
man violated the order, calling at the home of his former partner on Thursday night before allegedly cutting her throat. His injuries were assessed to be minor.
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Benidorm conjures up awardwinning magic and laser act
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ABRACADABRA! The Palace’s hot, young magician to receive Merlin Award on June 5 Miguel Bolaños
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By Jan Gamm DAVID CLIMENT YARWOOD is one of the most exciting young magician/illusionists, not just in Spain, but in the world. Having already gained a loyal following from devotees at the Benidorm Palace, his talents have been noticed in the wider world. The Merlin Award is presented for a unique combination of skills and natural talent, along with that extra special something that elusive ability that is born and not learned in an outstanding performer – that spark of showmanship that holds an audience spellbound until the very end. David has a remarkable and enviable gift that he shares with the greatest magicians. “Perhaps he’s always had it,” said proud Mum Cristina. The Benidorm Palace, honoured in 2012 as the best theatre-style nightclub in Europe, David Climent Yarwood is a family business and 34-yearold David has been Ring Master at the Benidorm Circus for some years as well as starring as ‘David Climent – Laserman.’ A show at the Benidorm Palace is an unforgettable experience with every genre of entertainment on offer – here you can find heart-throb crooners, classical ballet, spectacular revues and of course all the fun of the Big Top. The Palace is famous for its elaborate sets, lightning costume changes and its unce orm Pala The Benid beatable value for money that has placed it at the top of its game for all-round entertainment. The Palace has been David’s training ground as a multifaceted entertainer, musician and now star magician, illusionist, escapologist and laser man at the height of his craft. Speaking exclusively to the Euro Weekly News David said: “It began when we decided to include a magic act in the show. We interviewed several people who were quite expensive and then I thought ‘I might try it!’ – I bought the equipment and set out to learn the art of illusion…” That was only 18 months ago! This incredibly gifted and multitalented young man has gained his place in the Merlin Award Hall of Fame in under two years and is now eagerly looking toward the future. “I might try six to 12 months in cruise
Very few other magicians perform with lasers ships,” he said, grinning. “It’s nice to keep the acts at the Benidorm Palace fresh, it’s good for business and anyway – I’ll be back!” “We’d miss him,” said Cristina, “but we all have to set out and do what we want to do – it would be good for him.” David’s act is fast – none of that tired old magic-act arm-swirling preamble for him – he performs six illusions in just a few minutes, after the style of Hans Klock – and casually makes a helicopter appear behind him
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on stage just for fun! What made David a choice for the Merlin Award? “I think it was the lasers,” he said. “Very few magicians perform with lasers.”
Perhaps he’s always had it Whether it is the lasers, the slick escapology, the scary Excalibur illusion that features a girl in a crystal box spiked with 15 swords or the magnificent sets that support his act, David Climent Yarwood has found the one thing in life he does better than anyone else – and he is here to stay.
David and his mother Cristina Climent Yarwood
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Grapes suffering THE extreme heat experienced on Thursday May 14 has threatened the grape harvest in mid-Vinalopó that is showing signs of irreparable damage.
Symphony THE UCAM Symphony Orchestra is in concert at the Teatro Romeo in Murcia tonight (Thursday) from 9pm. Tickets are still available from the box office at the theatre, costing from €8.
Study hall THE town hall in Villena has opened a weekend study room for students going through final exams. The facility will open 9am - 2pm and 4.30pm 9pm from May 22.
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Encounter crocs Craig BABY crocodile snaps his finger in two
Benidorm star’s pain POPULAR British TV star Julie Graham is said to be devastated by the deat h of her husband Joseph Bennett, reported to have been found hanged i n Ri chm ond Park, London, on Monday April 13. News of his death has only just emerged. Mr Bennett starred in ITV’s The Bi l l and t he 1992 cr i t i cal l y accl ai m ed Howards End. Jul i e Gr aham has been filming the popular series Benidorm and will feature in the eighth series, playing Sheron.
By Jan Gamm CRAIG HAMILTON, a 38year-old window cleaner, chilieating champion and boxing enthusiast from Milton Keynes, and his girlfriend Susie Maxfield, 32, have been enjoying a break in Benidorm this week after a traumatic experience at London’s Regents Park Zoo. When a zoo keeper gave Craig permission to stroke a baby crocodile, it snapped round, biting deeply into Craig’s left hand. Craig said: “I could feel the bone in my little finger crack and then blood started dripping everywhere.” Craig was given first aid by zoo staff and then taken to hospital where it was found that his finger had been snapped in two. He required an emergency operation, having a metal pin inserted and surgery to repair ligaments and tendons. He now faces extensive physiotherapy and doctors pre-
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CROCODILE CRAIG: With his girlfriend Susie and Mum Jan. dict it could be a year before Craig’s hand is back to normal. He said: “Imagine if it had been a child or an elderly person. I have good strength in my hands but it could have been disastrous for someone more vulnerable.” Susie said: “Everyday tasks are almost impossible - I am having to help
Craig wash, dress and eat.” Unable to work, he has had to borrow cash from his brother to avoid cancelling the family’s planned holiday to Benidorm. In previous summers at the resort he enjoyed water-sports and volleyball but this year Craig, Susie and mum Jan have had to settle for less
strenuous activities. At Benidorm’s Sol Pelicanos Hotel Craig has become a legend, his plastered arm earning him the nickname ‘Crocodile Craig!’ London’s Regents Park Zoo has been contacted by the Euro Weekly News but no comment had been received.
Auto service A SERVEF machine has been i nst al l ed i n La Cala, Finestrat to help streamline administrative facilities. It will enable users to access employment information more quickly.
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Talent search MORE than 500 people attended Elche’s first Employment Forum. The Congress Centre hosted the event which aimed to bring together human resource managers of large companies in Elche with people looking for a job. Workshops and conferences were held so that attendees could acquire, improve and develop their job searching skills whilst employers put a strong emphasis on attitude: “A candidate for employment can have a lot of training and experience, but what companies value most today when hiring is the attitude and the talent of the worker,” said Alfredo Munoz, creator of EmpleHabilidad: which assists in the development of people. Elche’s Mayor, Mercedes Alonso, stressed the importance of such events and recalled that in the last four years more than 750 new companies have settled in the city.
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FRIGHTENED residents had to pack up their belongings in readi By Jason Bailey AFTER the fire that devastated much of the Pego countryside on Thursday May 14 Euro Weekly News met up with local residents Tash and Lou Lewis. Tash and Lou had their car packed, two dogs and their daughter on board and their horse with them, ready to leave if the fire got too close. Tash, who helped organise support and information via social media said: “It was our worst nightmare. We understand the threat of fires in Spain, especially when the wind is strong, but the speed with which it spread was frightening. Luckily, the wind changed direction and we decided to stay but we were minutes from leaving behind everything we could not carry.” Tash continued: “I want to say how amazing the Bomberos,
The fire lights up the mountainside behind homes. Guardia Civil and Local Police were. They risked their lives time and again to stop the progress of the fire. The plane and helicopter pilots who delivered water to damp down the hotspots are heroes as well.
The speed with which it spread was frightening.
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iness to leave
They swooped in so low, through the smoke to stop the fire progressing.” Although many of the houses in the line of the fire were second homes and unoccupied there was one that was destroyed and with it the bodega of wines the owner had been collecting for years.
The high winds caused the fire to quickly catch hold.
Fire wreaks havoc in the Vall dÉbo THE fire in La Vall d’Ebo burned hundreds of acres and wrought havoc on dozens of home owners, affecting the towns of Pego and l’Atzubia, with at least 50 homes evacuated as residents took to the streets in masks to avoid choking on the smoke. The fire began when an elderly resident allegedly set a fire to burn some scrub in one of his fields. Rafael Jorda, a former teacher and family man, is over 80. A serving magistrate with only six months until his retirement, he possessed a permit to light fires on his land - not, however, in the conditions that existed on Thursday May 14. High winds caught the flames, sweeping the fire into a neighbouring field full of dry reeds, quickly escalating out of control.
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A true Euro woman MARIA is a remarkable, dynamic person
Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges with Michel and Steven. By Dilip Kuner IT is said that behind every successful man is a strong woman. In the case of British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, that truism could well be turned on its head. Mr Manley’s wife Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges stands squarely as his equal in strength and success. Euro Weekly News Publishers Michel and Steven Euesden had the pleasure of meeting and having lunch with Maria at the
Ambassador’s residence in Madrid on Friday, May 15. There they found a remarkable, dynamic person - a genuine high flyer who combines being a mother and wife with a hugely successful career as a partner and director of prestigious London lawyers, Bristows LLP. She is fluent in three languages, Spanish, English and French, and slightly less fluent in German, Italian and Catalan. Maria agreed to be interviewed for a charity book being
produced by the EWN media group. Euro Women will focus on the lives and achievements of some of the more remarkable women in the expat population. This book will come out for Christmas and all proceeds will go to deserving charities. For more details on Euro Women and the exhilarating interview that took place with one of the most dynamic women one could hope to meet, see next week’s Euro Weekly News.
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Seeing the bigger picture By Jan Gamm PETITE, feminine Euro Woman Jan McDowell-Edmondson has been CEO of communications company Telitec in Moraira for nearly five years. The first thing she said to Euro Weekly News was: “But why do you want to interview me?” Jan genuinely prefers to stay out of the spotlight and shies away from ‘self-promotion’ but despite her modesty she has been working at the top of her field for a long time.
Fact file Name: Jan McDowell-Edmondson Profession: CEO of Telitec Communications SL based in Moraira Family: Two grown-up daughters, Emma aged 21 and Ciara,19 Nature or nurture: Nurture From: Belfast, Northern Ireland Now living: Javea Pets: Loads! A house full! Two dogs and three cats!
Jan gains her strength in business through the loyalties of her staff
Book or TV: Book Favourites: A good thriller or autobiography Strength: Empathy, loyalty and determination to see things through to the end Weakness: Emotional attachments Greatest success: My children, the greatest love of my life -
With Jan at the helm, Telitec has not only survived one of the biggest economic downturns the world has ever seen, it has also flourished, developing into one of the most successful communications specialists in the region. Jan gains her strength in business through the loyalties of her staff whose talents, hard work and commitment are of enormous value. “They work so hard,” said Jan, “…and not just because they are paid to. It is not just about a salary, I know that every one of them believes in the company and its products and each plays a vital role.” The bigger picture A ‘big picture’ person, Jan believes that to excel in business you must be able to delegate efficiently, listen, and lead effectively. Her ideal colleague is hard-working, takes initiative, has vision and shows a willingness to learn. Telitec’s customers mean a great deal to Jan. She said: “Quite frankly, there has to be a desire to help, and if we can’t help the customer we are always happy to direct them to someone who can. It can be daunting to arrive in a strange country without being able to speak the
100 per cent! Irritants: Bullies, liars, people who push other people around. Ugh! Best period of your life: When my children were small Big picture or details?: The big picture Biggest influences: Mum, Dad and Mark Catlin, owner of Telitec
Telitec’s customers mean a great deal to Jan language and find your way around. If we can help in any way, we always do. And our customers remember that we give them what they want, never making them have what they don’t need, a mistake made by many larger communications companies in Spain.” On a more personal level, Jan is devoted to her pets, a real softie, in fact, so much so that she became vegetarian years ago and stays true to her beliefs that animals deserve to be loved and valued. Looking to the future “In terms of business, I want to see Telitec stay up there with the best, always offering solutions in response to
its clients’ needs and remaining part of the growing community,” Jan remarked, adding: “Personally, I’d like to see myself in five years’ time still in Spain, leading a happy, healthy life, involved in my girls’ lives and the lives of my Telitec family and enjoying the live music I love. I have diverse tastes in entertainment, I love soul, R&B and also the classics… and I love Spain! “My native Ireland is so beautiful with rolling green countryside but Spain offers fabulous weather and a spectacular coastline. “The thing I love the best about Spain, though, is its beautiful tradition of the irreplaceable extended family unit. I was raised on that, and in Spain, family is still at the heart of community life.”
JAN McDOWELL-EDMONDSON: CEO of Telitec Communications SL.
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Library job BENISSA has been authorised a grant offering training scholarships aimed at unemployed young people of the municipality to enable them to work in the library and city archives.
Seeds survive SEEDS from five trees that survived the ravages of the atomic bomb in the Hiroshima Botanical Gardens have been planted in the Estación Biológica Torretes, Font Roja in Ibi.
Water aid LA NUCIA Town Hall has announced that 295 local families have been helped with water subsidies from the municipality. Aid was given to pensioners, unemployed and large families.
Fire watch LOCAL POLICE in Ibi have posted information posters all over the area warning that the lighting of fires is prohibited.
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Benidorm NAVARRO outlines plans to build By Jan Gamm BENIDORM’S Mayor Agustin Navarro has announced his plans to build four large scale playgrounds for the city’s children. The playgrounds will be free to use and far from being standard play parks with the same old swings and roundabouts, Navarro’s plans include adventure playgrounds. They would be a similar design to the Gulliver Park in Valencia with its giant Gulliver lying prone and used for climbing, with slides and play areas featured within his frame. Navarro sees the new developments as an opportunity to provide children with something a little more imaginative than the usual climbing frames and children’s rides. He commented that one of the main complaints made by parents in
VALENCIA: The Gulliver Par Benidorm is that over recent decades enormous growth has been seen in the city but that better entertainment areas for children are needed. Navarro said that the PSOE would like to see the programme rolled out over the
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Safety first for Calpe
m for children! flickr by Montse Poch
four large scale playgrounds in the city
k has climbing frames, slides and play areas.
We have the land and the cost is insignificant compared to the fun the new facilities would provide.
next four years: “We will open a process of participation so children and their families may tell us how they want their parks to function - if you want a large pirate ship, an octopus with slides instead of tentacles... tell us what you
want. It would be a very interesting and enriching experience for the city,” he said. “We have the land,” he said, “and the cost of these projects is insignificant compared to the fun the new facilities would afford our children.”
ACCESS to the Penon de Ifach pathways is limited due to the lack of safety through the tunnel and also a stretch of the pathway. The natural park of Penon de Ifach, in Calpe is one of the most beautiful and popular natural locations to visit in the Valencian region but in certain parts of the climb progress can be hazardous. The tunnel that makes up almost half of the journey is extremely slippery with the rocks worn smooth from the constant passage of walkers. The journey begins easily but as it continues the walker is thrown into partial darkness as the tunnel progresses through the rock. There is a chain on the sides to help make the trek a little safer. However, it is still easy to lose your footing. At the end of the passage, walkers can look out to the cliff - but the unexpected view can cause some walkers to feel the effects of vertigo. There is another chain nailed to the rock to help conquer dizziness but on the whole it is felt measures should be taken to make visitors feel a little safer.
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Horse power in L’Alfas: Equine therapy for kids HEALING takes off on horseback By Community Reporter L’ALFAS DEL PI Mayor Vicente Arques has reported that the town organised a workshop of equine therapy for the rehabilitation of minors. The Villa Jaca Equestrian Centre in Albir held an open day on Saturday May 16 where equestrian therapies were explained and demonstrated, particularly for children with disabilities. This form of therapy uses interaction with horses to support the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and occupational development of people with physical or psychological disabilities. The demonstrations were held with the help of a multidisciplinary team, using horses to integrate, rehabilitate and retrain, with the aim of a better
QUALITY OF LIFE: Horse therapy shows results.
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Alicante is cruising PRESIDENT of the Port Authority of Alicante, Juan Ferrer, said that this year the number of cruise passengers using the port could increase to around 90,000 or even exceed 100,000.
Market ban COUNCILLOR Gema Amor has agreed that no more markets will be allowed in Benidorm to help boost trade for local retailers.
Guided tour JAVEA Council has begun its series of guided walks of the historic landmarks of the town. The first takes visitors through the development of the raisin industry in the 19th Century.
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Calpe conference looks at our digital future MARKETING has to address every medium, says think tank By Jason Bailey DIGITAL marketing is the future for businesses that wish to expand their market share in the ever competitive global marketplace. The Inbounder Think Tank held a conference in the Diamante Hotel in Calpe on Saturday May 16, designed to showcase the future for marketing in a globalised and internet-based business environment. The main priority was to compare industry trends with the reality imposed by financial constraints and globalisation. Inaki Espeso, head of communications for Inbounder, explained the fast changing medium: “With the advent of people accessing the web on various devices it is essential that any business is able to promote itself successfully in any medium. “Marketing techniques have to be universal - tablets and phones are becoming the popular interface for many consumers and businesses must adapt their strategy.”
Cardinal Cañizares visits San Roque CARDINAL CAÑIZARES concluded a pastoral visit to the parish of San Roque in Alcoy with a tour of a school and a friendly chat with students, teachers and the local clergy. The tour was part of a pastoral visit ‘Mare de Deu dels Lliris,’ to continue throughout May and June. During his stay in the area he presided over intermediate prayers and was shown the facilities of the Diocesan School of San Roque, where he was welcomed by students and by Pastor Juan Bernabeu.
CARDINAL CAÑIZARES: Serves as the Archbishop of Valencia.
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Stores cash in on DIY trend MORE than 135 hardware stores in the Valencian region are now offering discounts of up to 30 per cent prior to the hottest time of year for DIY enthusiasts. Spring heralds a flurry of home repairs as DIY handymen – and women – prepare their properties for the summer months. Homeware and DIY retailers see the late spring and early summer as the best time of year for the business of sprucing up the family home. The tradition is fairly new to Spanish residents but certainly the younger generation is beginning to see the benefit of saving a few Euros by going it alone armed with a toolbox and an instruction manual! Summer temperatures have arrived earlier than usual on the Costa Blanca and with them a surge in the sales of home improvement materials and tools, paint, flooring, timber, pool accessories, outdoor furniture and lighting. According to a consumer report by AECOC, 73 per cent of consumers in the Valencian region make some sort of home improvement in the first half of the year. Stores are beginning to catch on that tuition workshops are the way forward to encourage sales and most DIY stores are now offering their customers free leaflets and instructive ‘how to’ tips.
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Alicante Hospital launches autism study THE project aims to find out the causes of insomnia in autism spectrum disorder patients By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE General Hospital is developing a new research project that
aims to determine the causes of insomnia in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a bid to find effective treatments.
Up to 83 per cent of those suffering with ASD are reported to sleep badly. The research aims to test the effectiveness of a new drug that
stimulates melatonin reception. “So far it has only been used in adults, but if it proves its effectiveness it could also be applied to children,”
said Ana Peiró and Pura Ballester, project researcher and co-ordinator. There are 160 people participating in the study.
Calpe couple homeless MIGUEL ANGEL ALBA and his partner were relieved when a Denia court said on Monday May 11 that no one had made a deposit of 5 per cent on the value of their home in order to qualify for auction. They believed in that case that their townhouse repossession would be delayed. However, when they returned to court they found the house was no longer in their possession and moreover the price awarded on the house of
€47,250 is the amount the homeless couple owe the bank
only €110,250 was short of the mortgage obligation by €47,250. “The situation is hopeless,” said Miguel, “we are out on the street and yet still owe the bank with no means to pay.” Miguel said he had sold everything of value and had nothing left to sell in order to pay the debt. “I wake at two in the morning wondering what else I can sell to pay this off.” In 2013, Miguel’s construction company was owed a large debt of €54,000 by a customer who went bankrupt. When Miguel could no longer pay his bills the bank started calling him constantly so Miguel re-mortgaged his home. He could not keep up the payments and eventually the matter ended up in the courts. “It is so unjust,” said Miguel, who added: “We are homeless and have nowhere to go yet the bank is still hounding us for money.”
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Green shoots set to sprout in Benidorm ALLOTMENTS to be allocated so residents can grow their own By Jason Bailey FROM the seeds of recovery will sprout urban gardens in Benidorm. An initiative that had to be shelved in 2011 due to the economic crisis has now been passed and will see 2,000 square metres turned into around 50 individual plots. Outgoing Socialist Jose Marcet stated that the stability in the current economic climate made it possible for the council to allocate â‚Ź10,791.69 to fund the preparation of land at Avenida Nicaragua next to the Xixo ravine. The plots have proved popular amongst growers, many of whom opt for organic methods to produce the healthiest of fruit and vegetables.
GROW YOUR OWN: Plots available for budding home produce enthusiasts.
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Unity in the Community - means pulling together to help each other A message from EWN BUSINESSES all round the Costas will agree that it has been a tough few years. But those that have not just survived, but prospered, know we are well on the road to economic recovery. Here at the Euro Weekly News (EWN) we are uniquely placed to see how those many expatriate businesses that find themselves poised to soar to new heights have done it. That’s because with our nine offices around the Spanish Costas and Mallorca we are at the heart of the community. It’s not just us; we have seen other media outlets whether print or radio, follow our lead by keeping pricing keen and in some cases reduced it to a virtual level of cost to maintain volMichel and Steven Euesden, owners of the Euro Weekly News.
close to one another. There is no hidden agenda ume. That has given many expat businesses the - it’s a question of giving readers as wide a oxygen of publicity that has let them grow. choice as possible when it comes to advertising. Healthy competition is the lifeblood of any Those that take exception to appearing alongindustry and companies with a monopoly can side competitors are missing the point. After all, become complacent and let the corporate grass there’s a flipside - how would businesses feel if grow under their feet. the local council passed a ruling that only one There’s room in any commercial market for car rental company was allowed on a cerany number of players as long as they play fair, reHealthy tain main road and one tapas restaurant in spect the rules of business compe- a certain plaza? Instead, they should conand adopt a policy of tition is centrate on making their adverts better friendly rivalry in the lifeblood and more imaginative to really catch the their marketplaces. of any industry. readers’ eye. Do not concentrate on your competitors - respect them but respect It’s all about muyourself and your own brand first. tual respect and what’s needed most is Unity in the Community will build a stronger transparency, plain talking and positive commercial arena for us all to grow and flourish networking between businesses. in. No matter how big or how small the busiNewpapers, of course and EWN being a shinness, the secret of success is hard work and long ing example of a level playing field, don’t dishours, especially in a foreign land. criminate. Its long-established remit and tradiWe should spend that time on being positive tion is to give all businesses that vital oxygen of and not waste it on negativity. Anything else is publicity, through advertising and editorial covdestructive to one’s own business. That is why erage. we are saying: Unity in the Community starts That inevitably means ‘rival’ businesses here today. appearing in the same issues, perhaps even
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Summer holidays By Andrew Malone, Flickr
DATES are not mandatory and are open to change
HOLIDAYS: Shoe companies and unions have agreed on summer holidays. By Gemma Quinn THE footwear sector has reached an agreement for the summer holiday period in Elche, Elda and Villena for this year, although dates are not mandatory and are open to change. Elche and Valle de Elda has agreed 30 days of
leave that should commence in every company on August 1. However, the agreement does reflect that those companies who have orders to meet may reduce the holiday time or carry it over. Villena companies have established a different schedule with holidays running from July 20 to August 2, and September 4-13.
Business exercise by students JAVEA’S Number 1 Institute has presented the results of ‘Coopsantjoan,’ a business simulation exercise carried out by students in the first year of FP project and Basic Administrative Services. The event was attended by several councillors, business representatives and collaborators within the association of restaurateurs. The project was based on a fictional hotelrestaurant promoting tourism and gastronomy.
Each student took on a specific role within a business of limited liability, learning comprehension, teamwork, planning, organisation, coordination and numeracy. The director of IES, Vicent Chorro, said that the project was made possible through financial support for Educational Research and Innovation within the curriculum development of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (with the support of the Fund European So-
cial). Additionally, enormous support was generated through Javea department of Education.
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Blue Flag success JAVEA has retained its Blue Flag status this summer with flags awarded by the Association of the Environment and Consumer Education for Granadella Beach, the Arenal, La Grava and Javea’s Yacht Club.
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Altea promotes cycling HEALTHY mode of transport also benefits environment OUTRAGE: The photo on social media of a baby with a lit cigarette in her mouth.
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School’s in THE 25th edition of Summer School in Denia in association with UNED started last Thursday, May 14.
Town walk THE 17th edition of Volta a Peu Vila Ondara, a walk around the town, is to be held on Saturday May 23, organised by the athletics club and sports department of Ondara.
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SEAFRONT: Work on the cycle path should be completed next week. By Jason Bailey TO encourage cycling as an activity that is beneficial to health and also to the environment, Altea has introduced a new cycle path on the seafront but it
will mean the removal of some mulberry planters. Councillor Peter Barber said: “We expect the roadworks to be completed next week. It will provide a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians.
We appreciate that due to the works there is some confusion regarding the cycle lanes but once completed it will offer a better space for all road users.” The mulberry planters will be replaced with palm trees.
A TEEN mother from Valencia has caused outrage after uploading a photo of her baby daughter with a lit cigarette in her mouth to a social media site. It was posted by the 18-yearold mother to Instagram several months ago and has come to the public’s attention again in recent days wi t h t he pr esi dent of t he Spanish Association of Paediatricians, Antonia Nieto, saying: “I think the police would definitely consider it to be child abuse, it is just absolutely unbelievable.” Instagram users wasted no time in criticising the photo but it has attracted more than 2,000 ‘likes’.
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The art of dance in La Nucia DANCE school enrolment opens for next year
CLASSICAL SPANISH: One of the dance classes offered. By Community Reporter THE School of Dance at La Nucia, with headquarters in L’auditori de la Mediterrània, has opened enrolment for the 2015-2016 academic year. Students who register in advance during the month of May will receive a 15 per cent dis-
count. La Nucia dance school is directed by Beatriz Vaello and prepares students for the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. Children aged three and over may enrol for classes that commence in September: €28 per month for registered students and €34 for those who are non-
registered with a minimum of two sessions per week – one hour of classical ballet and one hour of Spanish. Ballet lessons will prepare for examinations of the Royal Academy of Dance and Spanish classical dancing offers ‘Bolera School’, regional dances and stylisation.
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Xabia’s bilingual expertise XABIA International College was invited to speak at last weekend’s conference on multilingualism at the University of Alicante, an annual two-day event organised by educational association CEFIRE. Around 100 teachers who teach a range of subjects from all over the region were interested to hear of the challenges and rewards of a bilingual curriculum. Head of Secondary Fiona Phillips spoke on managing linguistic diversity within the British curriculum. With 25 nationalities and a broad range of languages spoken, XIC is well placed to speak with knowledge and expertise. The school was founded in 1994 to provide a quality education based on the English National Curriculum.
Biker fun day HARLEY BIKERS will be cruising through the streets
HARLEY DAVIDSONS: If you like motorbikes and fun this is the place to be. By Jason Bailey IF you like motorbikes and fun then the Costa Blanca Harley Davidson Biker Group Funday should tick all the boxes. It is being held at Parque Eucaliptus in Albir on Sunday June 14 from 9am and it’s free. There is a souvenir package for
€8 which includes a t-shirt, vouchers for a drink and a snack and other items donated by associated businesses. There will be a bar and food options. Ladies have been working hard to raise cash for the Make A Smile charity to earn the opportunity to become a ‘Biker Babe’ for the day - the Biker
Babes will be cruising through the streets of Albir with a police escort on the day - and the Biker Babe Queen will be announced in time for the parade! Bay Radio’s Noelle Wyman and the station’s charity fundraiser Sue Nutbrown have both signed up to become ‘Make A Smile Biker Babes.’
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Finestrat loses Blue Flag status for its beach FINESTRAT Mayor Honorato Algado has said he is deeply distressed that the town has failed to retain its Blue Flag, withheld by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). He said he believed that the town had met all the requirements
Mayor plans to appeal to the relevant bodies
of safety and quality and also announced that the decision would be appealed. “Finestrat Council makes an enormous effort on a daily basis to ensure excellence and quality on the town’s beaches, both in terms of en-
vironmental issues and also safety and services,” he said, adding: “Our modus operandi is unchanged in that respect this year, so we will complain to the relevant bodies and fight for the beach at Finestrat to achieve the recognition it deserves.”
La Nucia runs ahead with sixth dog park THE Montesol estate is the latest location to have a designated area By Community Reporter LA NUCIA is zooming ahead with its plans to keep the streets clean and also provide a safe and clean environment for owners to walk their pets. This week, the sixth recreational dog park opened in the town, located in the Montesol estate, with access from Calle Corb and Calle Oroval. The dog park is surrounded by green forest. It has a fountain and offers the opportunity for dog owners to use the benches provided as well as perform those vital doggy clean-ups by using the litter bins and bag dispensers. The area is well fenced and securely gated to prevent canine escapes.
DOG PARK: The area is well fenced and securely gated.
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Facelift for Altea shopping district FUNDING requested for redevelopment project
IMPROVEMENT: Work is planned to make Altea’s shopping district more attractive. By Jan Gamm ALTEA Council has requested a subsidy of ₏240,000 for the redevelopment of the street intersections at Calles Gargant and Raspall, a natural extension of the development of Avenida Jaume/ Pont de Moncau.
The aim is to change the face of the popular shopping district to make it a more attractive shopping experience for residents and tourists. The works will include the widening of pavements and re-arrangement of traffic lanes to accommodate the changes and ease traffic congestion.
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Blue sea, blue skies and blue flags for beaches of Almeria FLAGS go to beaches and marinas that comply with stringent standards By Linda Hall
AGUA AMARGA: One of Nijar’s blue flag beaches.
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TWENTY-FIVE Almeria Province beaches and one of its marinas have been awarded Blue Flags this year. Eight Almeria towns are now entitled to fly them for the next 12 months: Pulpi (three), Mojacar (three), Carboneras (one), Nijar (two), Almeria (two), Roquetas de Mar (six), El Ejido (five) and Adra (three). All retained flags they were awarded last year, except Carboneras which lost them for the Los Barquicos-Los Cocones and El Ancon beaches. Roquetas received a flag for its marina as well as its beaches while Adra was also given flags for the Museo del Mar museum and San Nicolas pathway. The flags go to beaches and marinas that comply with stringent standards for hygiene, cleanliness, accessibility and respect for the environment.
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Busy airport MALAGA Costa del Sol airport received 11.9 per cent of all low-cost flight passengers coming to Spain in the first four months of this year, the Ministry of Tourism has announced.
Bad language A MAYORAL candidate for Antequera has been asked to stop tweeting due to his terrible spelling. The UPyD party candidate replied “Everyone is free to express themselves as they like.”
Local history HISTORY fans can now consult local documents dating back to the 17th and 18th century at the Historical Archives in Mijas village, which have been enlarged and prepared for public use.
Tiger mosquito
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TIGER mosquitos have been detected in at least 14 Murcian municipalities by University of Murcia biologists. Presence was not found in three of these areas last year, showing they are spreading.
THE Hotel Palmira Beach in Palma de Mallorca hosted an event on Saturday (May 16) to hand over proceeds raised at the Miss World Balearic Islands 2015 to association for the disabled, Asdica.
MALAGA’S Materno Infantil children’s hospital has saved €750,000 in electricity and water bills over the last four years thanks to an energy efficiency project.
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MORE than 131 carriages participated this year in Nerja’s San Isidro festivities, which translates to 40 per cent more than last year. Local Police reports that 12,000 people took part in the different activities celebrated.
MIGUEL Hernandez University is working to recover traditional varieties of tomato to be grown in the Vega Baja by making them immune to three different viruses.
AS many as 100 people gathered on Sunday (May 17) at the front door of the Safari Zoo in sa Coma to demand its closure after the controversial death of two of their chimpanzees.
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MURCIA is to receive an extra €7.3 million from the Ministry of Education to support families in need by supplying school supplies and lunches.
THE Economy Department of the Balearic Islands regional government will spend €461,815 in aids to encourage self-employment. The project is earmarked at unemployed residents of above 45 years, amongst others.
Safety first COMPLAINTS have been registered as Santa Pola lighthouse is receiving visitors despite the new viewpoint still being under construction. While the town hall said all safety measures are met, visitors complained that nothing stops youngsters climbing up to peek at the view.
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A FIRE on the southern bypass in Elche caused traffic to be cut off for three hours as firefighters tackled the blaze. Emergency services are on alert for high fire risk due to recent high temperatures.
THE prosecutor’s office of the Palma Court has requested a total of 10 years and six months in prison for three young men who participated in a fight after a football match in Manacor.
A FIRE with nine different focal points believed to have been started intentionally, was registered in Llucmajor on Sunday (May 17). The firefighters took an hour and a half to extinguish the blaze.
Council award THE Almuñecar Council has been awarded with the label of ‘Institution for youths employment and entrepreneurship,’ by the Spanish Employment and Social Services Ministry, which recognises its support for youth employment policies.
Clean beaches DOZENS of volunteers participated last Sunday (May 17) in a beachcleaning day around Velez-Malaga’s El Cantal area. Environment councillor, Sergio Diaz, said that the project was aimed at raising awareness amongst residents on responsible environmental behaviour.
Axarquia artists THE Axarquia School in VelezMalaga won a prize at the National Drawing Contest on technology, to commemorate the International Internet Day. The awards ceremony will take place in the Spanish Senate in Madrid.
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ALMERIA Province has grown by 18.76 per cent in the last 10 years, revealed Spain’s national statistics office INE. There are now 688,888 residents compared to 580,077 in 2004.
Tough blaze HUERCAL-Overa’s first large fire of the season had to be put out twice as after being initially declared extinguished it sparked up again the next day and took four more days to put out.
Aid for helpers THE Almeria Diputacion presented €32,500 to eight provincial non-government organisations and charities. This will be shared between Alcer, Aspodalba, the Food Bank, Caritas, Argar, Centro la Milagrosa, Asperger Almeria and the Verdiblanca association.
Neat and tidy ALMERIA City Hall has cleared the mouth of the Rambla at the section closest to the sea. Much-used by residents and visitors, the accumulated rubbish had earned criticism from both.
Better road THE Almeria Diputacion will spend €120,000 on improvements to the AL3412 Paulenca road that links the A-92 with Gador.
Local venue LA LINEA is hosting the final of Cooking Cup, a German TV cooking competition on June 11 at the Aldiana hotel. The competition is sponsored by Eat Smarter magazine and Siemens.
Call to declare THE mayor of San Roque has been called to declare in court on August 3 accused of refusing to allow a council plenary session to be filmed back in 2013.
Violent man A MALAGA man has been arrested for allegedly dragging his partner along the pavement by her hair and stealing €110 from her handbag. The 53-year-old was found to have a record of more than 30 previous offences.
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Fibromyalgia gala dinner BENIDORM Mayor Augustin Navarro attends benefit event By Community Reporter AGUSTIN NAVARRO, the mayor of Benidorm attended a dinner at the Hotel Deloix held to raise awareness of the Fibromyalgia Association. The mayor was accompanied by Benidorm’s Councillor for Social Welfare Cristina Escoda along with more than 50 other guests, most of whom suffer
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guests attend Fibromyalgia dinner from the disease. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include chronic muscle pain, spasms and extreme fatigue. Sufferers can also experience insomnia, cramps and a debili-
Montgo junk LAST September’s fire razed 444 hectares of Montgo’s vegetation, exposing a number of items of rubbish. Javea’s Civil Protection Volunteers have been pressed into service to help remove a number of eyesores from the difficult-to-access slopes of the mountain near the Cap de San Antonio. One of the cars found was abandoned more than 20 years ago, the owner seemingly released the handbrake and the car rolled down the mountain. Volunteers spotted the rusty chassis and removed the engine. It took five people to haul it up the hill.
tating lack of energy. Benidorm recently approved a motion of support for the Fibromyalgia Group on Fibromyalgia International Day. As the disease has no cure, demands are mostly focused on research and palliative treatments, in addition to making local healthcare providers aware of the importance of sensitivity when dealing with patients.
Cultural Benissa THE mayor of Benissa, Juan Bautista Rosello, accompanied by Councillor for Culture Pepa Martí met with 10 local associations associated with culture this week with a view to providing support for their various initiatives. The meeting was attended by representatives of a number of interests such as opera and choral groups. A total of €27,900 has been set aside to help promote cultural interests within the municipality.
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Slowed down FINLAND: The country has slipped back into recession after its economic growth slowed down for the second consecutive quarter between January and March of this year.
Ukraine aid NORWAY: The country is to increase its aid to Ukraine to 310 million NOK for 2015 with an additional 70 million NOK.
Property hike FINLAND: House prices in Greater Helsinki in March rose by almost 4 per cent according to data released this month by Statistics Finland.
Gay sign SWEDEN: Peace activists have installed a bizarre underwater sign intended to deter Russian submarines from Swedish waters. It says: ‘This way if you’re gay’ in Morse, depicting a sailor wearing only underpants and a sailor’s hat.
Marriage rights FINLAND: Päivi Räsänen, the chairperson of the Finnish Christian Democrats, has expressed her hopes that the decision to grant marriage rights to same-sex couples is overturned.
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Egg freezing treatment DEMAND has risen 407 per cent in the past 12 months ACCORDING to research by healthcare comparison website WhatClinic.com, egg freezing is the most popular fertility treatment in the UK, with demand rising 407 per cent in the past 12 months.
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A WOMAN in her 30s was seriously injured when she was crushed by a fallen advertising billboard while on her way to work in Tooting, London. The billboard fell onto her from a height of 20 feet.
ACCORDING to a recent survey one in five female graduates in the UK drink excessively compared with one in 10 of lower education.
Asylum seekers THE UK accepted more asylum seekers last year than 17 other European Union countries put together according to latest available data.
ing up overtime pay for working on a Sunday.
No discrimination THE UK’s Boarding Schools Administration has advised that boarding schools in Britain may soon adopt ‘gender-neutral’ uniforms to avoid offending LGBT students.
Botox boys AROUND 10 per cent of Brits who opt for cosmetic procedures such as Botox each year are now male, according to industry experts.
Suitcase find THREE men have been arrested by London police in connection with the death of a woman found stuffed into a suitcase in the Grand Union Canal.
Next accused UK fashion retailer Next, employing 52,000 people, has been accused of bullying 800 shop workers into giv-
One in five female graduates drink excessively.
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NORWAY: MPs have voted to overturn Paragraph 42 of the Criminal Act against blasphemy that authorised up to six months in jail for offenders.
Coffin scandal PUBLIC health officials in Mainz, Germany, have discovered five dead bodies in caskets at an abandoned supermarket in Germany, where a local undertaker used the premises as storage.
Torgau opens ‘LUTHER and the Princes,’ the first of four exhibitions focusing on political and religious influences and scheduled to run until 2017 to mark the anniversary of the Reformation, is now open in Torgau.
Still violated GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel said the Minsk ceasefire is still being violated, just days after her return from a visit to Russia.
Bye-bye zoo LUDWIG, a 1.6-ton baby elephant, celebrated his fourth birthday by packing his trunk and moving in a special jumbo-sized truck from Munich to Heidelberg Zoo.
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LOCATION of Rotterdam will be beneficial
MUNICH’S first nail salon for men, offering manicures and pedicures, is now open for business, complete with a macho décor featuring rough workbenches and motorcycle memorabilia.
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SWEDEN: Scandinavia’s largest online auction house, Lauritz.com in Sweden, has been accused of selling fake Andy Warhol prints.
ROTTERDAM will benefit from the melting of the Arctic ice cap. The northern sea route between north Asia and Western Europe will open and the location of Rotterdam will mean increased trade.
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NORWAY: Minister for Labour and Social Affairs has proposed that sickness, unemployment and child benefit should be trimmed for Norwegians on extended stays abroad.
RESEARCHERS at Amsterdam’s VU University has found vaccinating boys against the HPV virus can prevent cancer in later years. The findings show that vaccination has an indirect effect on cancer prevention.
DUTCH PRESS Gangland shooting A GANGLAND shooting at traffic lights on the corner of the De Clercqstraat in the west of Amsterdam left one man dead. Two men were seen shortly before wearing helmets and carrying guns.
A safe place ZUIDHORN in Gronigen Province has been declared the safest place to live in the Netherlands. Consisting of several small villages it has climbed from eighth place last year.
€800m plan A DYKE which links Den Oever in Noord-Holland to Friesland will have an €800 million renovation. The Afsluitsdijk separates the Zuiderzee, a salt water inlet from the freshwater IJsselmeer lake.
A LARGE scale clean-up has begun in the village of Affing. Bavaria, after a tornado swept through the village. Up to 15 construction companies were available for assistance despite the tornado occurring on a public holiday.
Measles cases HEALTH authorities in Berlin have confirmed that the Measles outbreak that began in October 2014 is still not showing signs of abatement, with a total of 1206 cases reported.
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Marital tests MEDICAL testing to reduce children born with disabilities
WEDDED BLISS: As long as you are not related. COUPLES considering marriage in Tajikistan could be required to undergo medical testing to prove they are not related. The move is designed to reduce the number of children born with debilitating illnesses and also control the HIV crisis.
Joint training RUSSIAN sources say the country’s land forces will join troops from Belarus, China, India, and Mongolia in joint military training exercises during the second half of this year.
Parting shot A REPORT by Boris Nemtsov published after his death has recounted how Russia launched the annexation of Crimea and the rebellion in Donbas. Nemtsov was shot dead on a bridge near the Kremlin on February 27.
Russia talks to the US PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State John Kerry met for a four-hour talk in Sochi on Tuesday May 12. The talk which took place was seen as progress.
Pint-sized regalia THE town of Rostovon-Don in southern Russia, near the Ukraine border, has held a parade featuring children aged four to 10 in miniature military uniforms.
Ringtone ban A COMMUNIST party MP has proposed a bill detailing the circum-
stances in which Russian state symbols can be used and introduced liability for using the national anthem as a ringtone for advertising purposes.
Riviera resort YALTA, on the Crimean coastline, has es-
tablished itself as the Russian Riviera. It has 250 days of sunshine a year and is well known as a health spa.
Not wanted RUSSIA’S Interior Ministry in Moscow has removed a ‘wanted’ poster from its website after media reports identified the suspect as the Deputy Defence Minister of the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine.
New York spy IT has been confirmed that a state-owned Russian bank is paying for the legal defence of an employee charged with posing as a banker in New York while secretly spying for Moscow.
Russian arms for Egypt A SENIOR Israeli intelligence official has alleged that Egypt is buying Russia’s advanced S-300 air defence system, a deal reported in Russian media but not confirmed by Cairo.
Cutting hours THE Hay Group consultancy has reported that despite the economic crisis, two-thirds of Russian companies are opting for cutting salaries and working hours rather than resorting to redundancy measures. CHILDREN: On parade.
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Tourists boost retail economy WITH sterling surging against the euro the retail sector is experiencing a revival in sales, in part due to tourist purchases. The Business Association of Textile Trade and Accessories has revealed figures that show 59 per cent o f a l l p u r c h a se s ma d e b y tourists are in the clothing retail sector.
proportion of tourist retail spending on clothing Jewellery sales are also up 15 per cent, electronics 4 per cent and sports goods 3 per cent, suggest-
SEASONAL: Agriculture workers often on temp contracts.
Temporary contracts AFTER losing three million jobs during the recession, the creation of over one million new positions should be greeted with a positive outlook. However, for many Spanish workers there is little security attached to new job roles. Spain operates a two tier system. People either have indefinite contracts with few rights or permanent ones with all the associated protection. The option for employers is to either employ people temporarily where they can be laid off as required or opt for per-
ing traditional souvenir purchases ha ve be e n re pla c e d by mode rn products. It seems that the development of la rge c omme rc ia l c e ntre s ha s replicated the purchasing environment visitors are accustomed to back home. Where once traditional holiday activities c e ntre d on be a c he s
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manent employment where it is very expensive to cancel the contract. In the first quarter of 2015, 90 per cent of contracts were temporary and of those 24 per cent were for seven days or less. The knock-on effect of this is threefold: it hurts productivity as there is little reason to train temporary workers, it keeps wages low as the workers have little bargaining power and it creates a feeling of insecurity which keeps morale very low.
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Sales rising TELEFONICA quarterly sales rose as Spain’s economy recovers. The Spanish economy is expected to grow twice as fast as the EU average this year, allowing Telefonica to increase its prices. Telefonica’s sales rose 13 per cent to €11.5 billion.
More traffic ABERTIS Infraestructuras SA said first-quarter profits rose 7 per cent, boosted by its Spanish business, as the country’s economic recovery caused traffic to increase on its toll roads. Net income rose to €133m.
No bailout THE International Monetary Fund is backing away from a potential third Greek bailout package, according to El Mundo. The paper cites a lack of ‘really effective action’ and Athens’ recent rehiring of public employees, previously made redundant.
Eurozone GDP still growing THE Eurozone economy continued its gentle acceleration in the first quarter of the year, led by growth in Spain and France, but the pace of expansion still fell short of economists’ forecasts. The euro area’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a 0.4 per cent quarter-onquarter clip in the first three months of the year and by 1.1 per cent in comparison to a year ago.
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The quarterly rate of growth fell short of economists’ forecasts by one tenth of a percentage point. Spanish GDP sped ahead at a 0.9 per cent clip in the first three months of the year and France’s by another 0.6 per cent. Growth in Germany slowed down to 0.3 per cent after registering a blistering pace of expansion of 0.7 per cent in the final stretch of 2014.
a nd the m e par ks, shoppi ng has now been added to the list. Purchasing power due to the weak euro has meant that tourists a re ta king advant age of l ower prices. With the pound’s biggest one day gain against the euro for two years following the election results, the trend is likely to continue.
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Work does not pay! THE crisis in Spain has led to an environment where the wages for a working person are less than they can claim through social security. A third of positions offered currently pay less than the state assisted aid, an InfoJobs survey revealed. The majority of jobseekers rejected low paid employment citing unreasonable hours and travelling distance as well as the low salary. Wages are unlikely to rise in the near future due to the uncertainty of the euro.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 534.00 0.00 Aberdeen Asset Mngment 432.10 -1.40 Admiral Group PLC 1468.00 4.00 Aggreko PLC 1620.50 19.00 Anglo American PLC 1093.50 3.00 Antofagasta PLC 796.50 7.50 ARM Holdings PLC 1103.50 3.00 Ashtead Group PLC 1186.00 8.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2928.00 18.00 AstraZeneca PLC 4400.25 33.50 Aviva PLC 540.50 -2.50 Babcock International Grp 1089.50 8.76 BAE Systems PLC 503.50 0.50 Barclays PLC 262.65 1.10 Barratt Developments PLC 581.75 4.85 BG Group PLC 1179.50 2.12 BHP Billiton PLC 1465.25 -68.00 BP PLC 453.78 1.40 British American Tobacco PLC 3609.00 17.00 British Land Co PLC 882.00 4.00 BT Group PLC 465.53 2.55 Bunzl PLC 1895.50 4.00 Burberry Group PLC 1775.00 2.00 Capita PLC 1271.00 8.00 Carnival PLC 3155.50 8.00 Centrica PLC 284.90 3.90 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1382.50 -9.00 Compass Group PLC 1150.50 4.00 CRH PLC 1828.50 13.00 Diageo PLC 1794.00 8.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 324.75 1.70 Dixons Carphone PLC 474.50 3.40 easyJet PLC 1697.50 -1.39 Experian PLC 1228.50 2.00 Fresnillo PLC 777.75 25.50 G4S PLC 295.80 2.30 GKN PLC 359.60 5.70 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1434.50 16.00 Glencore PLC 297.72 4.45 Hammerson PLC 693.75 3.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1250.00 1.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2089.00 -13.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 619.20 2.30 Imperial Tobacco Group PLC 3251.00 13.00 InterContinental Hotels 2783.00 25.00 International Consolidated ... 573.00 6.00 Intertek Group PLC 2672.50 -22.00 Intu Properties PLC 346.35 1.60 ITV PLC 264.05 2.00 Johnson Matthey PLC 3396.50 24.00
% CHG. 0.00 -0.32 0.27 1.19 0.28 0.95 0.27 0.68 0.62 0.77 -0.46 0.81 0.10 0.42 0.84 0.18 -4.44 0.31 0.47 0.46 0.55 0.21 0.11 0.63 0.25 1.39 -0.65 0.35 0.72 0.45 0.53 0.72 -0.08 0.16 3.39 0.78 1.61 1.13 1.52 0.43 0.08 -0.62 0.37 0.40 0.91 1.06 -0.82 0.46 0.76 0.71
NET VOL 129.58 642.52 45.68 26.45 410.49 102.85 378.69 111.61 58.08 276.47 625.78 286.36 681.15 3,669.06 411.53 579.46 2,001.12 3,446.73 234.75 313.90 855.27 11.90 166.94 104.76 30.90 2,064.38 62.82 329.52 36.45 239.03 227.62 198.87 218.43 134.60 382.20 128.18 474.93 930.07 2,960.97 138.57 64.74 39.20 3,173.50 146.59 60.63 765.95 66.29 187.01 833.43 8.79
COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher PLC 356.50 2.50 Land Securities Group PLC 1314.50 6.00 Legal & General Group PLC 266.80 0.72 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 88.44 -0.63 London Stock Exchange Grp. 2484.00 21.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 578.25 10.18 Meggitt PLC 517.00 4.50 Merlin Entertainments PLC 463.35 0.50 Mondi PLC 1460.50 10.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 180.50 1.17 National Grid PLC 895.45 1.90 Next PLC 7362.50 15.00 Old Mutual PLC 230.20 0.40 Pearson PLC 1315.00 0.00 Persimmon PLC 1864.00 17.00 Prudential PLC 1641.00 13.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 4957.00 90.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 5762.00 14.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 1104.50 8.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2953.00 22.50 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 1019.00 6.00 Royal Bank of Scotland 352.50 0.80 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2038.00 13.07 Royal Mail PLC 495.55 10.00 RSA Insurance Group PLC 436.35 2.60 SABMiller PLC 3627.50 5.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 557.25 13.50 Sainsbury (J) PLC 268.50 2.70 Schroders PLC 3394.50 13.00 Severn Trent PLC 2181.50 17.00 Shire PLC 5427.50 40.01 Sky PLC 1079.50 4.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1126.00 1.00 Smiths Group PLC 1145.00 4.00 Sports Direct International 673.25 7.50 SSE PLC 1665.00 4.00 Standard Chartered PLC 1051.75 0.00 Standard Life PLC 482.75 1.80 St James's Place PLC 947.00 2.50 Taylor Wimpey PLC 187.70 3.00 Tesco PLC 226.40 1.85 Travis Perkins PLC 2162.50 8.00 TUI AG 1216.00 7.00 Unilever PLC 2854.00 9.00 United Utilities Group PLC 1004.50 11.50 Vodafone Group PLC 235.30 0.85 Weir Group PLC 1958.00 61.00 Whitbread PLC 5347.50 28.14 Wolseley PLC 3936.00 8.00 WPP PLC 1553.50 2.00
% CHG. 0.71 0.46 0.27 -0.71 0.85 1.79 0.88 0.11 0.69 0.65 0.21 0.20 0.17 0.00 0.92 0.83 1.85 0.24 0.73 0.77 0.59 0.23 0.65 2.06 0.60 0.14 2.48 1.02 0.38 0.78 0.74 0.37 0.09 0.35 1.13 0.24 0.00 0.37 0.26 1.62 0.82 0.37 0.58 0.32 1.16 0.36 3.21 0.53 0.20 0.13
NET VOL 569.97 195.52 729.78 32,303.94 58.02 1,016.30 130.53 197.05 132.52 406.63 527.35 34.14 1,034.34 151.84 60.60 329.92 114.33 123.17 259.37 504.66 204.25 950.66 483.62 776.36 62.86 158.88 274.23 780.12 44.71 91.49 106.34 161.84 104.06 73.38 41.10 159.50 428.47 143.04 81.68 2,471.39 1,195.71 27.29 15.84 157.81 107.20 6,606.42 195.10 30.87 65.53 377.71
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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 1.9M +0.09% 163.30 +0.15 4.5M -0.66% -0.53 80.22 -0.14% 38.2M -0.18 128.77 3.4M -0.73% -1.08 146.88 3.2M -0.35% -0.31 88.43 5.6M -0.39% -0.42 108.03 +1.72% 37.7M 29.55 +0.50 8.5M +0.05% 41.52 +0.02 5.9M +0.34% 110.30 +0.37 9.8M +0.83% 70.25 +0.58 8.4M +0.44% 87.35 +0.38 -0.51% 35.8M -0.14 27.27 1.7M +0.17% 202.97 +0.35 4.6M +1.26% 113.35 +1.41 2.9M -0.45% -0.79 173.26 +0.06% 17.1M 32.99 +0.02 6.0M +0.46% 102.30 +0.47 -0.26% 11.2M -0.17 65.88 7.6M +0.34% 98.04 +0.33 7.7M +0.75% 60.23 +0.45 -0.87% 28.6M -0.425 48.30 3.9M +1.49% 104.98 +1.54 +0.15% 16.9M 33.99 +0.05 7.5M +0.60% 81.05 +0.48 1.6M -0.07% -0.07 102.68 3.0M -0.55% -0.65 118.49 3.1M +0.67% 119.33 +0.80 -0.36% 14.1M -0.18 49.79 7.1M -0.61% -0.43 69.57 6.6M +0.66% 79.24 +0.52
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Most Advanced BSQUARE Corporation Oncothyreon Inc. China Lodging Group, Limited Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. Upland Software, Inc. TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Alder BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. Applied Micro Circuits Corporation Affimed N.V. Avis Budget Group, Inc.
$ 5.50 $ 2.43 $ 24.75 $ 26.27 $ 16.49 $ 7.41 $ 12.27 $ 39.84 $ 6.11 $ 8.35 $ 56.29
1.41 ▲ 34.47% 0.41 ▲ 20.30% 4.16 ▲ 20.20% 4.31 ▲ 19.63% 2.45 ▲ 17.45% 0.94 ▲ 14.53% 1.41 ▲ 12.98% 4.35 ▲ 12.26% 0.61 ▲ 11.09% 0.81 ▲ 10.74% 5.22 ▲ 10.22%
Most Declined El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. MakeMyTrip Limited Vascular Biogenics Ltd. Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Cartesian, Inc. Escalera Resources Co. Clovis Oncology, Inc. Moko Social Media Ltd. Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. Celladon Corporation
$ 24.70 $ 17.93 $ 5.76 $ 19.52 $ 94.26 $ 3.66 $ 2.63 $ 92.74 $ 4.7495 $ 24.81 $ 2.18
4.36 ▼ 15.00% 2.14 ▼ 10.66% 0.68 ▼ 10.56% 1.89 ▼ 8.83% 8.815 ▼ 8.55% 0.34 ▼ 8.50% 0.2201 ▼ 7.72% 7.66 ▼ 7.63% 0.3905 ▼ 7.60% 2.02 ▼ 7.53% 0.17 ▼ 7.23%
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Get summer budgeting in mind Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
THE sun is out, your energy’s up and your social calendar is taking off. At this time of the year there is always so much more going on as we spend more and more time out and about. BBQ lunches, a cold drink on the terrace or long leisurely afternoons with friends enjoying the sunshine. All these extra activities sound as though they could rip through a bigchunk of your earnings, but with a little careful planning it doesn’t have to be that way! First off, don’t rush out and buy a whole load of new summer clothes just yet. Make an effort to pack away all your winter clothes and re-visit what summer clothes you already own. Sometimes our summer clothes are so hidden at the back of the wardrobe that we forget what we have. Spend a free evening trying on skirts, dresses and shorts and try to put
Bonus breach EUROPEAN banks must rewrite contracts for senior staff to comply with new European Union rules banning top-up ‘allowances’ that breach a cap on bonuses. The Bank of England said banks have been giving key staff allowances on a monthly or quarterly basis to bump up their basic pay and soften the impact of the curb on bonuses.
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EATING OUT: Think about how hungry you are and watch what you are ordering for the children. together a few nice outfits for summer. After doing this you’ll know what you have and what you actually need to buy for this summer. The pleasant evenings at the moment are so inviting to eat out and take a break from the hot days. Be smart about how you socialise. Look out for
meal deals and special offers and remember not to over-order, as the heat tends to take away our appetite. In the evenings, if visiting a terrace, think about how hungry you are. It might be more economical to just have a tapa in a bar, but of course this should not stop you going out to a restaurant if
that’s what you want. If you’re taking young kids along with you on a night out, then watch what you are ordering for them. I have yet to meet a child under five who voluntarily eats all of what has been ordered for them - without constant insistence from either parent!
THE economist who coined the term BRICs to describe the world’s leading emerging nations is turning his sights closer to home after he was appointed by British finance minister George Osborne to work for him. Former Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill will be commercial secretary to the Treasury,
Back on track IBERIA is firmly back on investors’ radar screens as economic recovery in Spain benefits the real estate sector and the retail market in particular.
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Is your reputation on four wheels? Talking shop
None of us are perfect, but it pays to be so when driving your firm’s vehicle.
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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AS with all else your attitude as a driver is your business. We all have our faults, myself included. Although I have since mellowed, there have been occasions when my ‘behind the wheel manners’ left much to be desired. Fortunately, the only clue as to my identity was my number plate. In effect, my anonymity shielded me from swift retribution. There were two occasions when I did allow myself to be goaded by anonymous drivers. These resulted in two madcap road races that might have come from the Steve McQueen movie, Bullitt.
DRIVERS: Be a company ambassador.
Sadly, in both instances, the competing drivers were plain-clothed policeman. Stuff happens. The first time I was complimented on my dexterity at the wheel, the second occasion I was fined 50-sobs. One of my favourite business slogans is, “If we get it right tell the world. If we get it wrong tell us.” None of us are perfect but it pays to be so when you are driving your firm’s vehicle. This
is especially so when the vehicle’s livery includes full contact details of the company you work for. Drive carefully, it might be the company you once worked for. Road rage invariably causes an irate response. The victim might not be satisfied with merely giving you the finger. He might use this finger on his laptop’s keyboard to give your boss the finger too. Furthermore, the last thing you need is to see your failings as a driver discussed on a local social forum. It happens. When driving, it is your golden opportunity to be an ambassador for your company. Impeccable manners behind the wheel might bring you more than a smile. You could be the lucky winner of a complimentary letter to your boss. Better still, a new customer may be keen to know the company whose road manners are deserving of his or her patronage. Mind how you go, sir.
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By Steve Walsh SPAIN’S Secretary of State for Trade, Jaime Garcia-Legaz Ponce, has met with Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, from the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council (FNC). The main topic of discussion was how to further cement cooperation and friendship between the UAE and Spain, and the compatible visions and political will of the two states to bolster bilateral relations and promote ways of preserving their interests in areas of common work. Manuel Gomez Acebo, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Joaquim Gay de Montella, of the Madrid Confederation of Employers and Industries (CEIM), were also in attendance, as well as Spanish business leaders and represen-
2014 to reach €1.9 billion. He noted that 40 Spanish registered companies and 73 trade agencies operate in the UAE, with 1,456 trademarks from the European country. “The UAE hopes to forge a strategic economic partnership that reflects the real potential of the economies of the UAE and Spain,” Al Murr said. He added that the “UAE-Spain Joint Economic Committee, which was established in 2010, is a main booster of economic cooperation.”
per cent growth in trade between the countries from 2009 to 2014
tatives of the country’s major companies. Al Murr stressed the UAE’s desire to expand economic and investment cooperation in both the private and public sectors. He noted that trade between the UAE and Spain grew more than 90 per cent between 2009 and
TRADE SECRETARY: Jaime GarciaLegaz Ponce.
Looking back at austerity ECONOMY MINISTER: Luis de Guindos.
Guindos: “Spain is growing at 3.5%” THE Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, said this week that the Spanish economy was growing in the first half of the year, and on an annualised basis, closer to 3.5 per cent as opposed to the predicted 3 per cent. De Guindos made his statement during a speech at a forum organised by Europa Press, which asked whether the Executive would lower taxes, and said that as expected with the government’s Stability Programme, there was “room” to reduce the tax burden in Spain. A few days ago, the president, Mariano Rajoy, suggested at a rally that he could reduce VAT next year, but later added that he had “betrayed the subconscious” and would “not go into details.”
A PROMINENT think tank on the Eurozone recovery and lessons about austerity, states that, for the first time since 2010, the economies of Germany, France, Italy, and Spain all had a quarter of economic growth. Long-beleaguered Spain led this foursome, growing at a 0.9 per cent rate in the first three months of 2015. Michael W Klein, professor of international economic affairs at Tufts University’s told the Wall
Street Journal that he believed some would attribute this performance to the success of austerity programmes that began five years ago. Outside the Eurozone, the conservative victory in Britain’s elections last week was treated by Prime Minister David Cameron as justification of his austerity programme. But the facts cast doubt on these claims. Austerity did not deliver in Britain, which experienced an even sharper decline in output than
the United States, or the Eurozone as a whole, in the wake of the 2008 crisis. From its lowest point in early 2009, the British economy grew 2 per cent by the time Mr Cameron became prime minister in May 2010. But after that election, growth stalled for the remainder of the year. Only when its austerity policies were reversed did the UK economy start to grow again. And it took more than five years for the economy to reach its pre-crisis level.
Managers ‘justify corruption’ A REPORT by the consultancy EY (formerly Ernst & Young) on 38 countries around the world reveals that 69 per cent of managers in Spain justify bribery and corruption to generate profits. The figure is almost double the average for Western Europe, where 35 per cent of execu-
69 tives perceive this conduct as acceptable in the name of progressive business, and it even surpasses that of emerging economies
per cent of managers in Spain justify bribery and corruption to generate profits
with a result of 61 per cent. Portugal tops the list of most prolifically corrupt countries within the European Union,
followed by Greece and Spain. At the other end of the spectrum is Denmark with a result of only 4 per cent. The report found that 57 per cent of managers are pressured to find new sources of revenue in high risk markets where there is a greater likelihood of corruption becoming a temptation.
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Parks follow a theme BY 2020, London will see a film and television theme park costing €3.4 billion, which will twin a similar new feature in Spain. The theme park business, which earns annual revenues of €6.9 billion in Western Europe, is attracting other new entrants. Last July, Cinecitta opened its first theme park near Rome. And a giant theme park with 15,000 hotel rooms, also based on Paramount Pictures’ films, is due to open in Spain next year.
Best school for business Spanish business school Iese, part of the University of Navarra, has topped the Financial Times’ 2015 combined ranking of executive short courses, regaining the position it last held in 2012. The school ousted HEC Paris, which dropped to second place in the combined table.
Employment inspection The employment agency in Spain has released figures that show 2,372 bogus self-employed claims had been detected since their investigation began in 2012. It also highlighted that the inspection uncovered 3,395 full-time jobs that were being disclosed as part-time in order to save on employment costs.
Coin contest launches THE European Commission has decided to issue a special commemorative €2 coin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the European flag. The design of the new currency will be chosen by the residents of the EU, who can vote on any one of five designs preselected by the Commsion. You can register your vote for your favourite design at: www.coin-competition.eu
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OPINION & COMMENT
21- 27 May 2015 / Costa Blanca North
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Sour grapes from left-wingers Michaelpuche / Shutterstock.com File photo
SINCE their rout in the election they’ve accused the British public of being stupid LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT WHY are so many left-wingers such an unpleasant bunch? Since their rout in the election they have produced more sour juice than a premature grape harvest. They’ve accused the British public of being stupid and making the wrong decision, invaded Downing Street, dubbed graffiti on the memorials of our brave servicemen and women and, headed by the awful Charlotte Church, displayed disgracefully-worded placards, denigrating the conservatives in ways only surpassed by the hate messages delivered by the militant Muslim brigade. The unions, in a fit of pique, tongues undoubtedly rubbed raw by extensive woundlicking and no doubt anxious to remind their dwindling supporters that they still have a reason to actually exist, have instigated Plan B or C and are intent on punishing as many voters as possible. The threat of disrupting an impending public
LEFTIST RALLY: Protestors invade Downing Street. Like it or not, the world is run by capitalists, it’s a business. To be in with a chance, we need strong, intelligent leaders and an efficient workforce.’
holiday with a transport strike is typical of this uncaring, self-serving bunch of bandits, who are good for nothing but holding the country to ransom to finance their own hypocritical lifestyles. Well, I’ve a message for all of you. You lost,
get used to it. The main bulk of the British public doesn’t want your style or idea of government. Bite the bullet and show a little character for a change. In fact, the reaction of many lefties shows the true reason the public voted as they did. Militancy and negative disruption has no place in the modern world. Unions were fine in the bad old days, when people were paid a pittance in t’mill while their masters reigned supreme on the hill, but those days are gone. To compete and be successful, the machines of modern existence need to work smoothly, with as few diversions as possible. Like it or not, the world is run by capitalists, it’s a business. To be in with a chance, we need strong, intelligent leaders and a willing, efficient workforce. Frankly, running around with placards and coming out on strike simply doesn’t hack it. Buckle down and extend the success achieved in the last five years. The last thing Britain needs are bitter dissenters airing their dirty laundry in public. Oops, sorry, Mr Balls! No puns intended. Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk
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Good, bad and almost naked - are the emperor’s new clothes to die for? Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a free-lance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/nora-johnson
DID you catch those ‘naked’ designer dresses sported recently at New York’s Met Gala? Among those who turned up to the annual event - the so-called fashion Oscars - almost completely devoid of clothing were Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. Now, do these slebs dress for themselves, the men in their lives, to out-Gaga Lady Gaga - or simply for the cameras? I suspect they know only too well that more media space will be given to those revealing the most flesh and they’ll happily wear these jaw-dropping, naked-effect outfits to bolster a flagging image in the hope of maintaining their position in the public eye. After all, if they dressed ‘normally,’ they’d hard-
ly get papped. But appearance is everything now, isn’t it? Shortly after reading about the Met Gala, I read about 21-yearold student, Eloise Parry, who died in agony after taking banned diet pills bought online. Like most of us, she was concerned about her appearance, a pretty girl probably chasing the size 0 supermodel dream, sadly caused by a multibillion pound industry which wants us to obsess about our weight rather than our health. I’m reminded here of Protein World’s infamous ‘beach body ready’ weight-loss posters that had to be removed from London Underground last month ahead of mass protests.
Do celebrities dress for themselves, the men in their lives, to outGaga Lady Gaga, or simply for the cameras?
But then, children as young as six begin suffering from body image problems and dangerous dieting a recent study suggests. According to campaigners, a society obsessed with thinness is harming children’s mental health as heavier pupils, dissatisfied with their bodies, start risky, unhealthy diets to compensate. Recently published books on America’s $88bn anti-aging industry conclude, not surprisingly, that millions face serious health
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TERRA NATURA is a totally new concept in caring for animals. The 342,000 square metre park has one aim, to ensure that the animals in its care receive the best possible care and attention. This year is the 10th anniversary of the park’s opening and it offers a totally unique experience with more than 1,500 animals of 200 different species. Terra Natura cares for at least 50 animals that would be at risk of extinction if left in the wild. As well as the numerous animals they have also planted more than 250 different species of trees and shrubs to emulate the surroundings the animals would enjoy in the wild. The Terra Natura experience will take you around the world. Whether your passion is for tigers or lions, snakes or lizards, birds and bats or elephants and rhinos, a stroll around the park’s specially themed areas is a delight. You can visit Pangea which repli-
cates a volcano, with a wide variety of insects, spiders and mushrooms. America showcases the Amazon rainforests with its monkeys and jaguars. The Asian area has birds of prey, Indian elephants and the Tiger Temple. Europe showcases traditional domesticated animals in their natural environment and also displays Greek architecture. One of the constant themes running through the park is the opportunity for education, with plenty of information available on all the species within Terra Natura. Enrique Sanchez, in charge of education and animal management, said: “We feel very privileged to care for these wonderful species. Their health and well-being is our first priority.” The park also offers a wide variety of other attractions: six restaurants, gift shops and fully trained staff to assist with enquiries. There are also street entertainers and if you are lucky you might meet the cavemen…
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problems caused by the gurus of unregulated dietary, vitamin supplements and Botox crazes. Now, I’m not sure but I think we’re allowed to get older but we’re not supposed to look as though we are. Is that right? Do the Botoxers and face-filler folk actually know that we know that they’ve been cheating? Everything peeled, exfoliated, filled and polished - the full (late) Joan Rivers, bless her. The problem for people who’ve had excessive Botox, you see, is that they don’t look younger, just weirder. Think Katie Price. Or... someone trapped in a lift for a week with Nicola Sturgeon, George Galloway or any other politician for that matter.
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ANIMALS: Natural surroundings. The Euro Weekly News was lucky enough to catch the elephants’ bath time: Enrique said: “On hot days the elephants need to bathe to keep their skin hydrated.” And while bathing, the elephants enjoyed an apple snack! Terra Natura provides a unique environment where many different species can co-exist in the same enclosures - just as they would in the wild.
The park also holds special events throughout the year, with a spectacular Christmas fiesta. And there is also the added attraction of Aqua Natura, with the new ‘Aqua Snake’ where all the family can enjoy water thrills.
Terra Natura, Aqua Natura Partida Foia del Verdader, 1, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante Tel: 966 072 770
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Am I just a dumb animal? 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.
WHEN I see the brilliant work that veterinary surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick carries out, as depicted on the Channel 4 programme Super Vet, I am filled with admiration for this wonderful man. Not only because he performs near miracles at times on his non-human patients, but also because of his obvious love and deep respect for each and every animal that is brought to him, and the camaraderie he displays with their owners. I simply do not understand those who cruelly abuse animals or seem to have no affinity with these, our fellow creatures. And particularly whenever I hear some idiot declaring, “It was just a cat,” or something equally dismissive when one is lost, or is mown down on the road by some careless driver. Equally of course for dogs or any other living creature if it comes to that, because all are individual miracles of creation in their own right. Just take the trouble to study them at close quarters. Even the humble sparrow is a masterpiece of creative engi-
WISE FOX: The safest place to be was behind the hunt.
neering and no matter how clever we believe the human race to be, it cannot come within a billion miles of creating anything so complex or extraordinary. The closest we can come to this is to clone. In other words, copy something already crafted, using a living template. Then we are led to believe that most animals operate purely on an instinctive level and not by what we class as intelligence. But I’m not so sure about that. Take the wild bird that has been flashed across the internet recently, gradually manoeuvring some floating bread that has attracted feeding fish, ever nearer to itself in order to spear its own dinner. I once personally witnessed a fox in full daylight, trailing a couple of hundred yards behind the Thurlow hunt. The hounds and riders were some way ahead, but Reynard had figured that the safest place to be was behind the whole lot of them. I stopped my van to watch him; he paused and cocked his head at me as if to say, “Who’s the dumb animal, me or that lot?” before trotting on. We can learn a lot from animals and they enrich our lives. I came to the conclusion a long time ago that bar some notable exceptions, this would indeed be paradise Earth without the presence of man.
The scourge of tribal Europe THE Russians are skilled at creating the myth that triumph was exclusively a Soviet victory Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
WITH trepidation I watched Russians celebrate ‘their victory’ over Nazism. Once again the same tiresome exclusivity that fuelled the deaths of an estimated 100 million Europeans during the disastrous 20th Century. Don’t be too quick to accuse Americans for taking the credit for winning the war single-handed. The Russians are as skilled at creating the myth that triumph was exclusively a Soviet victory. Here we go again, I thought: triumphalist British Empire 1900, Germany in the 1930s. The writer, George Bernard Shaw, explained Europe’s fault-line in a few words: ‘Patriotism is your conviction that your country is superior to all other countries be-
Celebrating victory. cause you were born in it.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin, keen to forge international partnerships on a base of peaceful co-existence, must have mixed feelings too. He must pay lip service to Russians nostalgic for the time when Bolshevik Occupied
A jackboot is a jackboot regardless of nationality.
Russia shared world power status. He otherwise condemned Bolshevik socialism as unworkable. Are those who hanker after British Empire and Winston
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It’s time to vote.
Now is your chance THE day is nearly upon us! This Sunday May 24 is the day we expatriates get the chance to vote in local elections, our chance to influence the town we now call home. The British people that have chosen to embrace the Spanish life form an important part of the local community. Especially in the coastal regions where they contribute greatly to the local economy. Local Ayuntamientos (councils) know and welcome this fact, but need our help and advice as to what would benefit everyone - if they don’t know something, they can’t change it! Simply by voting for the party you feel can help your community the best, you have already helped make everyone’s lives better. We came to Spain because of its culture, let us respect it, embrace it and immerse ourselves in it. We at the EWN are completely impartial, however we do strive for transparency and integration, and in doing so, realise that both of these issues are two way streets. We need to show a little more understanding toward our naturally hospitable neighbours who welcome our input. Spain is not ‘Little Britain.’ It is the beautiful country we chose to live in. If we wish to make it even better, your vote is needed. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain.
Churchill any better? To Russian friends I point out that peoples of the West, especially Germans and Eastern Europeans, fear and detest hammer and sickle symbolism as much as Russians blanch at the sight of a Swastika. They don’t accept this and believe sincerely the Soviets liberated Europe. It is what they were taught. I show photographs of the Reich forces greeted as liberators throughout German Occupied Europe. This is dismissed as propaganda. I concede many Russians, having little choice anyway, resisted the Reich’s onslaught. “Why,” I asked, “don't you salute the peoples of Finland, Eastern Europe, the Baltic States, who as heroically resisted Soviet aggression and Now we occupation?” want to A jackboot is a jackboot rehear your news. gardless of the nationality of the foot in it. Unless EuYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE ropeans shrug off national - YOUR OPINION tribalism history is doomed www.euroweeklynews.com to repeat itself.
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Dealing with begging on the street IN some parts of Spain police are cracking down on street beggars and mothers who sit with children in the heat to beg for money to feed them. Do you think the services are sufficient to help people who are living in this way? DEN HUMPHRIES from Lux Al said: “I don’t really see people begging unless I go into big towns or cities. If they are genuine Spanish nationals and in real need then they should have access to support. “The professional beggars should be moved on as they are just harassing people and preying on peoples’ kindness, especially when they use children to persuade people to give them money.” Vince Heckman of
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Thermo Casa Eco Villas in Spain said: “I visit London frequently and see more and more Big Issue sellers, perhaps something like that over here would benefit people in real need. I have noticed more Eastern Europeans begging and sometimes they use quite aggressive techniques, especially when asking for money from women. “There does need to be more control of
organised gangs using vulnerable people to beg for them. However, I do feel real sympathy for those who genuinely don’t have enough money to feed their children. Rob Jones of H2O Properties in Javea, who is also the local coach for Marina Alta Juniors football team, feels children should definitely never be on the streets: “I do feel
the ‘powers that be’ should do more to help people who are genuinely in need. And certainly parents should never involve their children in trying to generate money under any circumstances. I think many of the beggars we see on the streets of Javea are professional gangs. “You see them being moved away from car park entrances to large
supermarkets and often they drive away in an expensive car!” Esther Dierkes of the Ritz in Albir said: “It is appalling to see women begging with children. In Holland it would be unthinkable. There should be support for people in need. It is essential for a society to protect the weak and vulnerable. “There needs to be more control over who can access social funding. And it is important that people sign on the Padron so that the area can get the funds it needs in relation to the number of people who need to use the services. There are lots who take and do not put anything back in.”
From left: Vince Heckman, Rob Jones & Den Humphries
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Driving in flip flops or high heels WE feature some common driving questions, the answers to which are kindly provided by the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. ARTICLE 3.1 of the Reglamento General de Circulacion states: “You have to drive properly avoiding damage to people or things. It is forbidden to drive in a negligent or reckless way.” When you drive in flip flops or high heels you can have an accident and when you drive back home from the beach, your flip flops are usually wet and covered in sand and therefore you have a high risk of losing your flip flops whilst driving and using the car pedals. With flip flops you cannot brake or accelerate properly and all these factors can end in
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a traffic accident, and it could be taken that you were driving in a negligent way. In these cases you can be fined for driving in inappropriate footwear. There have been many cases of people driving in flip flops or high heels who have had an accident caused by the use of this footwear. So whilst wearing them is not recommended, there is no article that actually prohibits wearing flip flops or high heels during driving, although Article 3.1 can be applied to those drivers who have an accident as a consequence of this or if they do not drive properly.
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Can we replace the president? MANY members of our community feel that our president has put himself in a situation of conflict of interest by awarding contracts to his own construction company. He has underestimated costs and paid out money without informing the members or the committee in advance. Now some of us are trying to get him out but he insists that he
An auditor’s report shows that contracts were awarded to a company apparently operated by the president without any competitive bidding and that the expenses are much higher than the estimates given. Conflict of interest is a general term, not a legal matter, unless the statutes specifically forbid it, as suggested by your auditor. That is, a community president who awards a contract to his own company might be acting in the best interests of the members.
was elected in 2014 for two years. He himself had new statutes voted on at an AGM which specify the two-year period: The general meeting at which the changes were made had an attendance of just over 18 per cent of the owners and I always thought that 100 per cent approval was required to change the statutes. J H (Costa del Sol)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
The way to replace a sitting president is to call an EGM’
However, it is certainly irregular. Yes, revising the statutes requires a unanimous vote of the members, but if only 18 per cent of them attend
and vote in favour, and the remaining members do not protest within 30 days of being informed of the decision, it is regarded as unanimous. The way to replace a sitting president is to call an Extraordinary General Meeting with this item on the agenda. If 25 per cent of the members agree, the EGM must be held. Finally, there is the possibility of a lawsuit brought by any member against the president to recover community funds paid without authorisation.
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Across 1 Excessively quick (5) 4 Felicitous (5) 9 Low army rank (7) 10 Sporting venue (5) 11 Canines and incisors (5) 12 Implement (7) 14 Posing no difficulty (4) 16 Young, unfledged pigeon (5) 18 Young dog (5) 21 Onion-like plant (4) 24 Bedroom (7) 26 Disturb the balance of (5) 28 Flower part (5) 29 Flight attendant (7) 30 Concise (5) 31 Hold back to a later time (5) Down 2 Come into existence (5) 3 Windpipe (7) 5 Mindful of (5) 6 Floor exercise (5-2) 7 Roam goddess of love (5) 8 Bird of prey (5) 9 Sympathy (4) 13 Category (4) 15 Competent (4) 17 One of four equal parts (7)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents K and 22 represents C, so fill in K every time the figure 6 appears and C every time the figure 22 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: 1 Sable, 3 Acting, 6 Regards, 8 Idaho, 10 Ewe, 11 Sheathe, 12 Famed, 13 Scorn, 18 Agitate, 20 Aga, 21 Torso, 22 Trident, 23 Adders, 24 Table.
Down: 1 Surrey, 2 Earlobe, 3 Assist, 4 Twine, 5 Comet, 7 Grenadier, 9 Alternate, 14 Chariot, 15 Haste, 16 Vestas, 17 Battle, 19 Adore.
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19 Four-stringed instrument (7) 20 Range or extent (5) 22 Rub or scrape out (5)
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23 Poker variation (4) 25 Swell slightly (5) 27 No longer fresh (5)
Down: 1 Signet, 2 Chaos, 3 Shoe, 5 Overstep, 6 Turning, 7 Entire, 8 Wrong, 13 Bandanna, 15 Darling, 17 Harass, 18 Tease, 19 Recess, 22 Actor, 23 Bait.
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Across 1 Sureste (5-4) 7 Islas (5) 9 Sour (fruit, flavour) (f) (5) 10 Age (of person, animal, building) (4) 11 Ninth (6) 13 Smooth (skin) (5) 14 Nave (de iglesia) (5) 15 Hearts (organs, symbols of love) (9)
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1 Tracksuit, 8 Araña, 9 Grain, 11 Lana, 12 Casa, 14 Gato, 16 Lake, 19 Early, 21 Suave, 22 Addresses.
Down: 2 Roads, 3 Coal, 4 Sign, 5 Ida, 6 Watches, 7 Encoger, 10 Rag, 13 All, 15 Awake, 17 Ayer, 18 Esos, 20 Red
Down 2 Prueba (4) 3 In love (9) 4 Calles (vías públicas) (7) 5 Enfermedad (7) 6 Drawers (in a desk) (7) 8 Called (named) (7) 12 Eyebrow (4)
Hexagram
1 Sects, 4 Bottle, 9 Glamour, 10 Egret, 11 Easy, 12 Nastier, 13/18 Big top, 14 Idea, 16 Edge, 20 Abridge, 21 Bare, 24 Avian, 25 Startle, 26 Signal, 27 Terms.
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 (ASSERT) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ASSERT (10)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Roared, 2 Awaits, 3 Resent, 4 Massed, 5 Rioted, 6 Series, 7 Trades, 8 Menial, 9 Wheels, 10 Admire, 11 Seared, 12 Elders, 13 Railed, 14 Houses, 15 Rather, 16 Steeds, 17 Kisses, 18 Metres, 19 Bushes
Across 1 To soak, use a tart stew (8) 5 Barrow featured in Paul McCartney song (4) 9 A sabre I broke in a military installation (3,4) 10 Noblemen attending court in London? (5) 11 Seam bowling caught 10 in Tests (5) 12 Rival finds dead bird first (7) 13 Good men digest small Scottish candies (6) 15 The SDP made a mess of the Ocean bottoms (6) 18 Rearranges holiday locations (7) 20 Sweet smell, it’s said, of money (5) 22 A byword for a commercial age (5) 23 Dealers starred in play (7) 24 Makes sure you get a grasp of, verbally (4) 25 Practical folks damaged the saltires (8) Down 1 Be curious about rates (5) 2 Some of the master race are hiding in a row of houses (7) 3 Raises backs (5) 4 Some of the message for the subjects (6)
6 Vessel seen in Victoria or Tasmania (5) 7 Setters upset the quizzers (7) 8 Deny soldiers an electrical device (6) 13 Go berserk as Spurs go one better (7) 14 Truer form of tank-top or tank top (6) 16 The varied uses of a classical hero (7)
17 Fly from the smart sets, eventually (6) 19 Theatre gates open (5) 20 Nails tipsy slow mover (5) 21 Team leader requests information about duties (5)
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Take the time to show our nurses your caring side AFTER reading your story about the nursing crisis in Malaga (Costa del Sol Issue 1558) I just wanted to say I think this is appalling and something should be done about it ASAP. I regularly have to go for blood tests at the CARE in Las Lagunas and hear people moaning their heads off about having to wait 10 minutes to be seen and blaming the nurses for being slow. I can’t help wondering what they would be saying if they had their veins hacked about by hurried nurses trying to get the job done quicker. These nurses, mostly women although I have seen a couple of men too, are kind, gentle and receive you with a smile, quite amazing considering how thoroughly overworked they are. I suggest we all take the time next time we have to deal with a nurse to smile, thank him/her for everything they do for us, and maybe even take them a bunch of flowers. They certainly deserve it. Helena Bridges, Las Lagunas (Malaga)
Clean up act LIVING in Alhaurin de la Torre, with the nice and clean roads and streets, makes me feel so sad when I drive into Torremolinos. Half of the shops on the Avda. Palma de Mallorca are empty and for rent, the streets, although being cleaned on a regular basis, look like the full maintenance department of the town hall has been fired some time ago. Graffiti is everywhere, pavements are cracked/smashed and road signs from the 80’s are everywhere. With the elections and all the effort that the mayor has put in to staying in his luxury seat, he seems to have forgotten that Torremolinos is a place that needs to be looked after. Not only plants and trees but also roads and pavements. And whilst
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in the Royal Air Force. I thank God for all the other German folks that I have known. As my Son says... “folks is folks” bless em all. If anyone is really interested in these facts read ‘Dresden’ by Frederick Taylor. Disturbing reading for sure. No excuses just the brutal facts. War is not pretty. Thanks for the best paper in English! Name supplied (by email)
Balcony danger One thing to say for the Spanish, when they hang their laundry out it makes for a colourful sight. John Edwards Cardiff (UK)
making a plan to do so, let the town hall talk to the owners of all these empty shops. Give new tenants a discount on local taxes if they rent in Torremolinos. Please try and be house proud of this town again. Let us smile when we talk about tourism and entrepreneurs in Torremolinos. Not laugh. Wessel Wiersma, Alhaurin de la Torre (Malaga)
Stop and think I HAVE become very concerned about the lack of thinking from the British people. Don’t get me wrong, because I chose to leave the UK and now live in Spain, in theory I shouldn’t give a damn. And I don’t as a rule, but I can’t help thinking of the old land. I see the failure of our schools, compared to the education which I was pleased to have received. I see the young people with nothing to do but paint graffitti and gladly go to a Muslim country to take up arms against us. I am sad about the lack of educa-
tion of the general public regarding the voting in of political leaders. These so called leaders are only looking after their own jobs. They don’t care about what happens, they just want their pennies worth and then off they go. The drug culture in the UK and other countries is a factor, not of the system but the failure of the system. If people have nothing to do then what do they do? These things have been robbed from them and replaced with iPods, iPhones, computers and games consoles. The UK needs a big wakeup call. Get serious about where you want that country to go. Do something about it and get off your backsides and make it happen. Mark Penn (by email)
Blame games CONGRATULATIONS to readers Mrs Fullerton and Mr Thompson on their realistic comments on the current mania for World War blame
games! (Letters, Issue 1558) Now, if only British TV would take a hint and stop making cheap television out of the same World War footage (in colour!) and the psychoanalysis ad nauseum of seemingly every single one of the Nazi membership! Charles Dowling, Orihuela Costa (Alicante)
Over the top? OK Leapy Lee goes over the top sometimes but his column and readers’ letters are the first pages I read and I bet many others do too. Regarding the response to his article on World War Two, I was in London when the buzz bombs were dropping around the time of the Dresden bombing. Dresden WAS a major legitimate military target containing many war industries and being a communications centre. I have heard quite a few ‘Hate the British’ types in the early years of living in Spain, but have never even replied to them, neither did my husband, he was a night fighter
WHEN will the builders and hoteliers learn the tragic lesson? Hardly a week goes by without a tragedy as someone falls from a balcony, as reported in the Euro Weekly News (Mallorca Issue 1558). People are quick to blame the poor victims themselves assuming they were either acting recklessly or blind drunk. While that may be true in some cases, I would say the simple fact of the matter is that the balconies are too low. I was on holiday with my daughter and her young children (aged five and nine) in a hotel in Palma and we could not have a moment’s rest when in our room. Every minute of our time was spent watching over my grandchildren as the balcony wall was so low. They could quite easily have climbed over and fallen, and we were six floors up! The hotel owners should be forced to make their balconies safe, and builders should not be allowed to build such unsafe balconies Jane Stansfield (by email)
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Xàbia’s People’s Mayor EXPERIENCED mayor campaigns for re-election on record of openness By Mayor José Chulvi UNTIL four years ago Xàbia Town Hall was as remote and distant as the moon for the citizens of Xàbia. That all changed when I was elected as your mayor. Now the administration is responsive and transparent. Now the Town Hall is for the people. During the past four years the door of my office has always been open to our citizens and this will not change. We have become known as a strong government which acts with conviction, but is also open to dialogue and consensus. Our work is based on respect for our citizens and sensitivity to issues that affect us every day and impact our quality of life. We promised change, and the first Mayor of Xàvia, José Chulvi
was a change of attitude. I have shown great respect for our foreign residents and for the great benefit they bring to our community, and have even been learning English to better communicate with them. We opened the OAC (Citizens Help Office) to streamline all Town Hall paperwork and will continue to improve this service, which is now an integral part of the Town Hall. To all the selfless volunteers, who give up their time to teach foreign languages, my warmest thanks. This teaching project will continue to be supported and encouraged. Today, as mayor, I am much more experienced, and eager to complete what we could not finish during these four years; an example being the Central Cinema which will become a cultural hub for Xàbia Old Town and an exciting reality by the end of 2015. Another factor that differentiates us from previous Xàbia governments is that in these four years there has not been a single case of scandal or misconduct involving your mayor or our councillors. As the PSOE government elected in 2011 with the majority support of the residents of Xàbia, we have applied common sense to the concept of growth. This is why we like the expression ‘small urban improvements’. We are convinced that this is
the right way forward and it has become one of the pillars of our policy as a government. Under the leadership of the PSOE, we have given meaning and cohesion to government action and have supervised the work in each department. We have used our electoral programme as a guideline for our concept of change and well-being for all. In these elections the future of our town for the next twenty years is at stake. So I ask you to vote for me, because YOU deserve a Xàbia, with opportunities for everyone, whilst respecting the environment. On May 24th, your vote is needed. VOTE PSOE, VOTE JOSÉ CHULVI; help me return to office as your mayor. José Chulvi Mayor of Xàbia & Candidate for re-election
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AT one time fish was thought to be a major cause of skin disease in cats. Now we have come to know that the flea is the main culprit when it comes to skin irritation in cats and dogs. However not many pet owners are aware that our pets suffer food allergies which can cause dermatological discomfort. In fact according to Nigel Taylor the Express vet, 1 per cent of all skin problems in cats and dogs are caused by dietary allergies. Allergen reactions may be triggered in minutes, hours or days. Once an allergy to a protein is established, sensitivity is often lifelong. Dogs are mostly sensitive to beef and milk, while cats often do not get on with beef, milk or fish. Some dogs can digest the lactose in cow’s milk. Give a pet dog or cat milk and the undigested lactose provokes an upset stomach in no time. This is not a true allergy but demonstrates how sensitive to certain food
SCRATCHING: Could indicate an allergic reaction to food. pets can be. Stop the milk and your pet’s life will look up immediately. Most pets will react in some way by incorrect feeding and apart from allergic reactions one can expect flatulence and inconsistent stool quality and large smelly motions. Most animals can be assessed by coat and skin vitality. There is always a possibility the protein is being utilised for energy with a subsequent loss of health and vitality. Many owners give far too many vitamins and one should remember a well-balanced diet should not have to be supplemented.
Scratching and licking could well indicate that there is an allergic reaction to the food and the eating of grass, twigs and roots sometimes is an indication that the food is not being digested properly. Tissue stealing and fibre based destruction could be another indication that there is a craving for fibre to help the digestive process in some way. It is a good idea to speak to your vet about feeding pets and to make things easy for you there are many good commercial dried pet foods with selected proteins like lamb and chicken that are unlikely to cause allergy already in them.
Dogs prescribed happy pills By Eleanor Hawkins RESEARCHERS from the University of Lincoln have revealed that dogs with separation anxiety become more optimistic and behave better when given Prozac.
The researchers recruited volunteer dogs with anxiety and behavioural problems believed to be caused by separation stress and prescribed them doggie Prozac and behavioural management therapy and devised a way of finding out whether the pets actually felt better after the treatment. A special behaviour test was created to find out whether the dogs were feeling optimistic or pessimistic by teaching them that a bowl held food when placed in one location but was empty if placed in another. The bowl was then placed in other ambiguous areas and
the dogs’ response assessed to see whether they expected to find food, showing optimism, or not, displaying pessimism. The results, published in the BMC Veterinary Research Journal, showed that when treated using fluoxetine (the drug in Prozac) and therapy, they became more likely to expect to find food in the bowls. Yet the issue of giving pets this type of medication is a contentious one, and vets warn that doling out happy pills for pooches is not an excuse to fail to provide them with proper care and sufficient affection and attention.
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AT the end of the day, it is my health that is at stake
Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving
TODAY has been interesting! I went to have my CAT scan. A few days prior to this an oncologist friend of mine who works in the private sector took a look at the appointment I had. She was not impressed. My oncologist had requested a very simple scan of just my torso and without any contrast. She said that it would not do as I needed the contrast which is a type of dye that they inject into your veins which helps the resolution of the scan, highlighting everything more clearly. She also insisted that the scan include my abdomen. She said she was going to try and get the appointment changed. When I arrived today I mentioned to the nurse that perhaps there had been a change to the scan. They checked and said no. So I thought it was now or never. I
pulled a bit of rank and file and mentioned a very well-known oncologist in the hospital and said she had requested the change…which was true. In the end they rang my oncologist and she said she was happy to give me the scan as I had requested. This was great news but we will see what
Before the scan you have to drink a glass of water every 10 minutes. Four glasses in total. This helps the dye circulate around your veins. Then it’s time to get ready and lie very still with your hands above your head.
she says to me at our appointment next week. At the end of the day, it is my health that is at stake and I’m not going to sit quietly and accept a scan that I have been told is not sufficient after the type of chemo I have been
through. Before the scan you have to drink a glass of water every 10 minutes. Four glasses in total. This helps the dye circulate around your veins. Then it’s time to get ready and lie very still with your hands above your head. Once the line is in and the dye starts to enter your system, you will notice a warm feeling. It isn’t unpleasant, just a little strange. You are moved back and forth through the machine which is rather like a giant donut. You receive instructions on when to breathe and when to hold your breath. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes and then the line is taken out and you can go. I felt very relieved that I had been given the proper tests and will look forward to next week when I get an overview of my blood analysis and general state post-chemo. I am still waiting to be called for radiotherapy, which should be imminent. In the meantime, the football matches have to be attended, the sleep-overs organised and a million and one other things, so life goes on. I always think it’s good to keep busy. Let’s see what the next chapter has in store for me!
FOREIGN OBJECT: Mobile left inside Caesarean patient.
Doctor leaves phone inside woman’s stomach daughter. But later, she felt terrible pains in her stomach and her family noticed her belly vibrating. A JORDANIAN woman claims a Being rushed back to hospital, doctor left his mobile phone in an X-ray revealed her abdomen after there was a foreign delivering her baby object inside her and by Caesarean secsurgeons quickly option. The 36-year-old year-old woman’s family erated to remove the was admitted to a noticed that her belly was phone. vibrating. The Jordanian private hospital in Health Ministry said Amman, Jordan, for the woman’s story the operation. She was ‘baseless and fabricated’ but said the birth went well and she was following up her claim. returned home with her new
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Plant waters are fad of rich and IT seems plant waters are the latest health fad. Drinks such as artichoke water and birch tree sap may sound unlikely tipples, but they are already being tasted by the rich and famous and could soon be gracing the shelves of the supermarkets. They follow the success of coconut water, which has been endorsed by celebrities such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and pop star Rihanna for its supposed nutritional properties. Some of the drinks are even marketed as ‘super drinks’ which help battle cancer and heart disease, banish wrin-
SUMMER is on its way, which means we’ll all feel better, say scientists. Cambridge University has found that we really might be healthier in the summer after a study of the DNA of more than 16,000 people from around the world showed that immune systems vary with the seasons.
The DNA of more than 16,000 people from around the world showed that immune systems vary with the seasons.
Coconut water Contains vitamin C, potassium, traces of iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and zinc and is often dubbed nature’s sports drink by enthusiasts as it rehydrates the body quickly. Coconut water, not to be confused with coconut milk, kicked off the plant water craze in the US. Aloe vera drink Contains vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium. Aloe vera may be best known as an extract used in cosmetics, but it is also rich in nutrients and has traditionally been used as a constipation cure. Some fans say the drink can help FAD ORIGINATOR: Coconut water.
SUMMER-TIME: The season can make us feel better and healthier.
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kles or ease upset stomachs.
The discovery helps explain why many serious illnesses strike more in the winter when the immune system is lower and why people seem healthier in the summer. Scientists believe there could be benefits if treatments were tailored to the seasons.
YOGHURT: Contains friendly bacteria which can ease symptoms.
Try yoghurt or probiotic drinks to ease hay fever symptoms ARE you struggling in the middle of hay fever season? Well trying eating yoghurt or probiotic drinks as research has found that the friendly bacteria they contain can ease symptoms.
The findings are based on a new analysis of 23 studies involving more than 1,900 people. Researchers said 17 of the studies showed a significant clinical benefit from the use of probiotics for hay fever when
compared to a placebo. Hay fever, which is caused by pollen causing itchy eyes and noses and the sinuses to swell and become irritated, is believed to affect up to one in five people at some point.
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The Distillery Company had ownership of Pimm’s, but then they were bought out by Guinness plc in 1986. Pimm’s then became part of Diageo when The Grand Metropolitan merged with Guinness in 1997. The brand became popular again in later years with advertising campaigns including Hooray Henry (AKA Alexander Armstrong) who humorously quoted ‘It’s Pimm’s o’ clock.’ It was used in programmes such as The Avengers and evolved into a fashionable drink to enjoy at Wimbledon, Chelsea Flower Show, and Henley Royal Regatta. Today many relate Pimms to social events such as garden parties, especially in the summer months.
PIMM’S: A gin based drink containing a secret receipe of herbs and liquers.
from the cellar PUT some sparkle into your summer By Wendy Ann Cowham
THE word Cava comes from the Catalan word which in English means ‘caves’ or ‘cellar.’ The caves are where the Catalan wine makers used to store and preserve aging wines. Spanish sparkling wine was first made as early as 1851, although the roots of the cava industry can be traced back to Josep Raventós’s travels through Europe in the 1860s. Although Josep was heavily into making and promoting still wines, he created his first sparkling wine in 1872 after he had taken a trip to Champagne, France where he was inspired by the method of pro-
ducing sparkling wine. Back in the vineyards of Penedes (the best wine growing region in Spain), there had been a plague that devastated the crops. Thereafter the red grape
Spanish sparkling wine was first made as early as 1851.
vines were replaced with white ones and sometime later the Catalan cava producers pio-
neered the development of sparkling wine. The macabeu, parellada and xarel·lo are the most popular and traditional grape varieties for producing cava. Cava is probably the most Champagne-like sparkling wine outside of France that uses different grape varieties than the Champagne ones. However, Cava is truly Spanish, and is usually good value for the price - especially given the Método Tradicional used to produce it. Cava can also be appreciated for its own distinc-
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alonia. Some of the very popular producers are Codorniu, Freixenet, and Juve y Camps Segura Viudas Codorniu is popular in Spain and has lots of fruity varieties at great value for money, the Cava Brut is aromatic and yellow in colour, a good choice pre dinner or with tapas. Freixenet is available in
most bars and restaurants and offers a fantastic choice as the range covers dry, Extra dry, semi sweet, and rose, so it lends itself to most sparkling wine fans. Brut Cava Juve y Camps Segura Viudas is a more expensive choice, as it is a reserve, but still very good value for money here in Spain if you compare it to others.
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Eat out, make it cheesy MANCHEGO is the true taste of Spain and comes in different varieties By Wendy Ann Cowham
MANCHEGO CHEESE gets its name from milk from the manchega breed of sheep and is made in the La Mancha region of Spain. It is one of the most devoured cheeses in Spain and is offered in most bars, cafes and restaurants. The reason why it is so popular is the flavour is well developed but not too strong, so it is appealing to most palates. The consistency is a beautiful buttery texture and colours vary from white to ivory yellow. Manchego is valued so much that Spain’s Denominacion de Origen (DO) is protected by the Designation of Origen (PDO). This is a status conferred by the European Union. To qualify as a true Manchego, the cheese must have been produced in an area that is restricted to designated parts of the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Toleda as they are within the La Mancha region. The cheese also must have an aging process of no less than 60 days and a maximum of two years. The milk has to be whole milk from the manchega sheep and be processed by pressing in a cylinder mould that is a maximum height of 12cm and a 22cm diameter. The rind of the cheese is its trademark
MANCHEGO CHEESE: The zig zag pattern on the rind is its trademark. too and the zig zag pattern was caused by the manchego being pressed into baskets that were traditionally made from grass. Now the cheese is pressed into moulds that give that same decoration. The varieties of manchego are Fresco, which is rich with a mild flavour as it has been aged for only two weeks. Semicurado is a semi-firm cheese that has been aged between three to six months,
Curado is also semi-firm and aged between three to six months but has an additional nutty flavour. The strongest flavour and firm in consistency is Viejo that has been aged for one year. Manchego is the true taste of Spain and competes very well alongside other national cheeses, and is perfect with wine as a tapa or with ham dishes. It is one of Spain’s perfect products.
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You do not have to be rich to eat at the Ritz Quality runs through the entire menu - Ritz’s famous club sandwich is so popular that when they discussed removing it there was uproar from their customers and as Esther said: “We decided it is best to stay with the best.” The team that ensures this oasis of culinary delight runs smoothly is more like a family. Everyone works towards the same goal, providing the customers with a standard that exceeds expectation. Esther said: “We will never rest on our laurels, we will always continue to strive to go further with our service for our customers.” And their loyal customers definitely agree. The family Ritz takes pride in knowing old customers by name but also welcomes new ones with the same warm hospitality - so much so that one pair of customers eat there RITZ: Fine dining within a relaxed environment.
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twice a day for the duration of their stay. Ritz is fine dining within a relaxed environment but it has another side. A professional sound system and complementary lighting transforms the venue into a dazzling party experience attracting hosts to hold the
If you are looking for star treatment with cuisine from around the world, Ritz is the place to go. most original and exclusive parties in the area. The theme nights are legendary with the restaurant and the staff dressed to suit the night’s theme. Ritz is also available for private hire for birthdays, anniversaries or weddings, with any event tailored to clients’ requirements, ensuring that everything is perfect. The word ‘no’ does not exist at Ritz -they can even arrange for you to arrive by helicopter. So if you are looking for the star treatment where you can enjoy cuisine from around the world yet still feel at home, Ritz is the place to go.
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Keeping cool as... a raw cucumber THE height of summer is just a few months away, but you can keep your bodily temperature down by raiding Mother Nature’s fridge. So, the next time you’re eating out at your favourite restaurant, make sure you pick out some of the following - they’ll help keep you cool AND healthy.
Watermelon Made up of mostly water and natural sugar, watermelon contains both magnesium and potassium, which are important for regulating fluid in our bodies.
Herbal iced tea Any variety, but none with caffeine in it that has the effect of heating you up.
Mint As well as being famed for keeping you cool,
PEACHES: Containing vitamins A and C help to promote healthy skin. mint is also a good source of vitamin A which promotes eye and immune health, reduces inflammation and promotes digestive health.
Green salads If you frequently eat green salads, you’ll likely have higher blood levels of a host of powerful antioxidants
(vitamin C and E, folic acid, lycopene, and alpha and beta-carotene).
Cooked rice
Grapes Grapes are high in water content and good for hydration. High water-content fruits and vegetables are nutrient dense, meaning they provide a large amount of essential nutrients.
Raw cucumbers Cucumbers are naturally hydrating and are often used in skin treatments because they contain around 96 per cent water.
Tzatziki GRAPES: Good for hydration as high in water content.
to this traditional Greek cucumber yogurt dip.
Sink your favourite veggies in-
A standard half-cup-serving of boiled white or brown long-grain rice contains approximately 104 calories, or 5 per cent of your daily energy intake on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Peaches Peaches are another popular cool, seasonal choice. They contain vitamins A and C, which promote healthy skin, and at just 35-50 calories each, they also make a dietfriendly dessert.
Gazpacho (cold tomato and cucumber soup).
Pata Negra or Serrano THE story of Jamon Iberico ham is steeped in mystery and romance. The ancient oak pastures of Spain, the noble black Ibérico pig, the mountain air which caresses each ham as it magically is transformed into one of the world's most exquisite foods, all play a part in this uniquely Spanish phenomenon. The origin of the Ibérico pig goes back millennia, even to the time of the cavemen who decorated the caves of Spain with their art. The Iberico hog has black hoovesl, which is the source of the phrase ‘pata negra’ This describes the black hoof that remains on the
ham throughout the curing process and distinguishes it from a Serrano ham. Jamon Serrano is a cured country ham from white pigs. For hundreds of years in the mountains of Spain, country people have rolled fresh hams in sea salt and hung them from their rafters to cure. A year to eighteen months later the jamone´s are ready to mount on special stands that are designed so that anyone can stop by, carve a few paper-thin slices, and enjoy an impromptu snack, perhaps with some Manchego cheese Of all the European hams, Jamon from Spain is known as the Gold Standard.
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ANTI-SLIP: Lee Slamon and Nanda Vos will make you safe. applying the anti-slip treatment cleans at a pressure of up to 200 bar. It will not damage the surface, but it removes all built up debris in the area prior to application.” Tiles are naturally porous so they are deep cleaned, removing moss, mould and slime. Then the surface is coated with the anti-slip
Weather alert stops strimming, and just what is TerraCottem? By Dick Handscombe HAD intended to strim foot high grass in the olive grove to reduce the fire risk and allow some final prunings of overladen branches to be collected up, but found out by chance when visiting a local horticultural shop that a red weather warning from the Valencian Government banned temporariTerraCottem raises the moisture holding properties of soils and composts.
ly any work in agricultural and wild mountainside areas that could cause a spark, including strimming. This and the ban on burning garden rubbish before the end of September suggests another hot summer and the recommended use of TeraCottem as mentioned last week.
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treatment which bonds into the open pores without affecting the appearance or surface. Here comes the science: The treatment reacts to moisture instantaneously, expanding and providing an anti-slip surface - even a wet foot will activate the process. The same application can be used indoors too. The process does not use harsh chemicals to clean the surfaces and will leave your floors looking exactly as they should. Lee said: “We offer a total home or business service. We will make a personal visit and conduct a detailed survey. We will then arrange a date to suit the client and carry out the procedure with minimal disruption. Once the area is treated we supply guidance and advice on the minimal maintenance the floor surface will require, and of course there is the additional security of our warranty.” So call before you fall! Call 966 480 437 or 618 722 984.
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soon fill a sizeable bowl when water is added. What does it do? The main benefit to gardeners is it raises the moisture holding properties of soils and composts. How can it be used? There is a handbook available
on www.terracot tem.com and www.terra vida.com but here is a précis. 1. By mixing small recommended amounts into planting composts or new flower beds. 2. In preparing soil for a new lawn. 3. By mixing it into the soil or compost at the bottom of planting holes. 4. By working a little into drills made when sowing seeds. 5. By mixing a little into the bottom half of the compost in flower pots and containers.
Where can it be bought? email info@terravida.com. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com
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PENTHOUSE under construction in the centre of Calpe, exterior walls completed, with garage. Price 77,000 euros. 100m2, views. Tel. 629 991 543 (231210) LA NUCIA. Bungalow Nucia Park. Lounge, bathroom, kitchen, 1/2 bedrooms, front and back terraces, fully furnished. Refurbished. €105,000. Tel 696 506 940 (9.00 - 14.00) 58.000€ FOR Terraced House in the Village of CONFRIDES. 2 double beds, 1 single/office. Kitchen & Lounge. 2 WCs, 2 showers. Wonderful walking area with panoramic views. Bars & Restaurants in Village. For more information ring 664 416 006 (238214) ALFAZ DEL PI, Partida Maset. 2 storey villa on 700m2 plot, each floor with living room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, good condition, sea view, pool, BBQ. €325,000. Tel 696 506 940 (9.00 - 14.00) AMAZING bar for sale, see our advert on page 78 (233762) SELL YOUR OWN PROPERTY. Tel 0034 682 795 471 / email arend@hemingway.villas
PROPERTY TO LET DOGS & ALL PETS VERY WELCOME - 500 year old beamed cottage set in beautiful valley of the charming Jesus Pobre village, Javea. Beautiful pool & garden. www.littlehouseinspain.com.
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PET CHARITY HOUSE in Calpe, Ortembach, for sale 400m plot 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, flat, one level, salon, terrace, place to build a pool, parking, 2 big storeplaces, 137,000 euros. Independent, 400m supermarket, 800m town and beaches. 629 991 543 (231210)
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COUNTRY HOUSE near Gata de Gorgos, in the middle of the mountains at Cami Font Mata and is second house to the right. NEW. 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, kitchen, living room. 160m2 build with 825m plot. 2.5km to the centre, 12.5km to the beaches Javea. ONLY 99,000 euros. Tel: 629 991 543 (231210)
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SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960 130 537 (236009)
WAITRESS wanted for very busy bar in Benidorm. Tel 660 715 505 (233805)
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SITUATIONS VACANT FREE accommodation in Spain in return for handyman work. Email oasisparks@yahoo.co.uk. Telephone: 696 090 776 (231362) DISTRIBUTION MANAGER required. An urgent vacancy due to expansion. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, logistics, be computer literate, must have local knowledge of the areas and be smart and presentable. This is a full time position. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruit ment@euroweeklynews.com.
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Older driver concerns A UK motoring group has called for action to address a surge in elderly motorists, with the number of drivers aged 70 or older rising by 10,000 a month. Figures reveal that there are now more than 4.34 million licence holders over 70 on the roads, compared to 3.9m in 2012, including Britain’s oldest holder of a licence aged 107.
Graduated licence call MOTORING chiefs in Europe call for graduated licences after figures show new drivers are involved in a high number of fatal crashes. Nearly half of teenagers killed in car crashes were being driven by someone of a similar age, new figures revealed.
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Koenigsegg are saying that the new CCX is more comfortable. More comfortable than what…BEING STABBED? Some might say...
Once seen, the Citroen Cactus is certainly never forgotten TAKING a spin in Spain with the funky Cactus By Steve Walsh IF you have ever stood openmouthed at the side of the road or found yourself sitting in a traffic jam staring at a passing car and thinking: “Good grief, what’s that?” the odds are you’ve met a Citroen Cactus. Goodness knows how this funky version of the Citroen C4 got its name. Maybe cactus is French for bonkers. First unveiled as a concept car back in 2013 at Geneva, the released model, unlike a lot of production cars that bear very little resemblance to the original concept, is virtually
STANDING OUT: The new Citroen C4.
the same. With its distinctive alloys, roof rails that give the illusion of a floating roof, and chunky ‘air bump’ plastic panels on the doors, it really stands out from the crowd. The interior carries on the distinctive styling, with a smart, minimalist dashboard, door handles modelled on luggage straps and a glove box styled like cabin trunk luggage. Fortunately it doesn’t quite emulate The Luggage, as envisioned by Sir Terry
250 kilometres on just 10 litres of fuel with CO2 emissions of only 92g/km
Pratchett. The Cactus we drove was powered by a very capable 1.5 litre diesel engine. It may not be the most sophisticated diesel on the planet, but it is already winning
awards, and is the very opposite of thirsty. It can achieve an amazing 250 kilometres on just 10 litres of smelly stuff, with CO2 emissions of only 92g/km. And that puts it in Band A for tax in the UK, and the lowest bracket here in
Spain. Acceleration is a respectable 10.6 seconds from 0-100km/h, and a top speed of 180km/h is more than you’ll need in the real world. Prices start at around €16,550.
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New G-Class is now even better, if that’s possible! MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS: Makeover for an off-road icon
POWERFUL: The range includes the G 500 with a new 4.0 litre V8 bi-turbo engine. THOSE very smart guys from Stuttgart have done it again. All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models will in future offer up to 16 per cent more power as well as lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500, with a new, powerful 4.0litre V8 bi-turbo engine, which are all compliant with the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. A new suspension setup and more sensitive ESP® control results in increased driving stability, and safety and road comfort improvements. The exterior and interior have also been given an upgrade. At the same time, an exclusive AMG special edition will be available. Mercedes-Benz’s classic offroader is beginning a new chapter of its success story which spans more than 35 years. With
With its continuously improved technology, this cult all-terrain vehicle has consistently satisfied the highest expections of off-road fans. its continuously improved technology and high-class equipment specification, this cult allterrain vehicle has consistently satisfied the highest expectations of off-road fans. True to this tradition, a new 4.0-litre directly injected V8 biturbo engine already unveiled in the G 500 4x4 show car, is now celebrating its world premiere in the G-Class.
The new 8-cylinder power plant in the G 500 is based on the new generation of Mercedes-AMG V8 engines that have already coaxed exceptional levels of performance out of the Mercedes-AMG GT and Mercedes-AMG C 63. For use in the G-Class, the V8 has been modified to deliver 310kW (422 horse power) with torque of 610Nm. Other standout attributes include a spontaneous response and high tractive power which are made possible, for example, by two turbochargers, which instead of being configured on the outside of the cylinder banks are arranged between them in the V – the so-called ‘hot inside V’. This layout allows a compact design, optimal response and low exhaust emissions.
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Japan’s top 3 recall millions By Steve Walsh JAPANESE auto giants Toyota and Nissan have said they are recalling 6.5 million vehicles globally in the latest chapter of an exploding airbag crisis linked to several deaths. The world’s biggest automaker said its recall of five million vehicles affected 35 models globally produced between 2003 and 2007, while Nissan said it was calling back 1.56 million vehicles also due to faulty airbags made by embattled supplier Takata. “This will affect many of our markets, including Japan, Europe and North America,” a Nissan spokesman announced, adding that the explosion risk was among a range of prob-
lems seen in the defective airbags. To allay the fears and concerns of their customers, they stated that everyone that has cars in the range of concern, has already been contacted with a view to repairing the affected parts. However, if people feel they may be affected, they should visit their respective websites for details. The recall announcement comes after some 20 million vehicles produced by automakers also including General Motors and Honda were recalled because of the risk that their Takatamade airbags could improperly inflate and rupture, potentially firing deadly shrapnel at the occupants.
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Saints alive, Barcelona are champions and Lorenzo wins French MotoGP Costa de Almeria
WHO WILL STAY UP? On Sunday, Hull City (34 points), Newcastle (36) or Sunderland (37... if they didn’t get anything at Arsenal last night) will be relegated from the Premiership, along with QPR and Burnley. The Tigers MUST beat Manchester United at home to stand any chance of avoiding the drop; Newcastle play West Ham while Sunderland visit Chelsea. The other seven end-ofseason PL games (all kicking off at the same time on Sunday) are: Arsenal v WBA, Aston Villa v Burnley, Crystal Palace v Swansea, Everton v Spurs, Leicester v QPR, Manchester City v Southampton and Stoke v Liverpool for whom Steven Gerrard will make his 710th and final appearance. Next Wednesday evening holders Sevilla play Dnipro in the Europa Cup final in Berlin. And by the way qualification for next season’s Europa League starts on July 2! Changing sport - and today
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England play New Zealand in the first cricket Test at Lords... this weekend we have the Monaco Grand Prix... followed next week by the French Open tennis championship from Roland Garos. SOCCER SURVEY * Last Sunday Barcelona clinched their 23rd La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid (Lionel Messi the scorer). Real Madrid (2nd) beat Espanyol 4-1 with another Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Messi has now netted 419 goals in 511 club games; Ronaldo 433 in 622. * A crowd of 33,266 - the biggest at the Riverside for six years - saw Middlesbrough beat Brentford 3-0 in their Championship Play-off semi-final 2nd leg. ‘Boro (winners overall) meet Norwich, 4-2 aggregate victors over their East Anglia rivals Ipswich in the other semi, for a place in the Premiership this coming Monday. Before that, Preston play Swindon and Southend meet Wycombe Wanderers in the FL1 and FL2 Play-off finals, also at Wembley, on Satur-
CRICKET: England now set to play New Zealand at the first Test at Lords which will keep fans entertained. day and Sunday respectively. Around 180,000 fans will converge on the national stadium in 72 hours! *Three of Southampton’s goals in their 6-1 battering of FA Cup finalists Aston Villa last Saturday were scored by Sadio Mane in just two minutes and 56 seconds: the fastest-ever PL hat-trick beating Robbie Fowler’s 4½
minute treble for Liverpool v Arsenal in 1994. * Looking down and out of the PL six weeks ago, Leicester completed the ‘Great Escape’ with a point at Sunderland. * Manchester City won 42 at Swansea to conform their place in next season’s Champions League.
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* Crystal Palace spoiled Steven Gerrard’s farewell Anfield party with a 3-1 win over Liverpool.
‘keeper David de Gea will, it seems, be leaving Old Trafford for Real Madrid this summer.
* Manchester United were held 1-1 by Arsenal who didn’t have a shot at goal for 50 minutes... something that hadn’t happened in a Premier League for 10 years! And
* Bristol Rovers are back in the FL after beating Grimsby Town 5-3 on penalties in the Conference Playoff final before a record 47,029 crowd at Wembley.
DID YOU KNOW? The fastest-ever hat-trick in League football was scored by substitute James Hayter of Bournemouth in just 140 seconds in a 60 win over Wrexham in 2004. Blackburn centre-forward John McIntyre scored four goals in five minutes against Everton in 1922 and WBA’s W.G. Richardson did likewise against West Ham in 1931.
* Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo won last Sunday’s French MotoGP at Le Mans. Valentino Rossi was second, Andrea Dovizioso third and Marc Marquez fourth.
Members played for the Oliva Nova Cup. ON FRIDAY May 15, Montgo Golf Society played a medal competition for the Oliva Nova Cup sponsored by the Golf Club. Norman Howell made a strong defence of his title but got beaten on count back on the back nine by Feli Baybut, who carded a net 70 from her 15.2 handicap, which Norman matched off 16.6 with Feli,
scoring a net two shots better on the back nine. The two second round singles matches played saw Arthur Burrowes, beating Brian Redfearn 4 and 2, and his wife Sally getting the better of Russ Peters 3 and 1. The Society’s next game is at Oliva Nova on Friday May 29 for a Stableford competition. www.montgogolfsociety.net
GENERAL ROUND UP
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* In Russia, Bianca Walkden has become only the second Brit to win a World Taekwondo gold medal. * GB triathlon champion Jonathan Brownlee was also defeated - in a World Series event in Japan. * In tennis, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova won their respective singles titles in the Italian Open in Rome while GB star James Morrison won the Spanish Open in Madrid. * Rory McIlroy, with a record 7 under par, won the Wells Fargo golf championship... his 11th PGA tour victory.
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Learning from my experience GOLFING performance can quickly go from one extreme to the other THIS week I would like to share with you some of my playing experiences that can help you with your own games. I played a couple of rounds this week at La Finca with mixed results; a 5 under par 67 and a level par 72. While this seems fairly acceptable by any standards, the manner was disappointing as I made 12 birdies and an eagle across the two rounds. Needless to say, there were too many dropped shots in the mix preventing me posting two great scores. I didn’t feel comfortable with the swing and that led to some very loose shots. We have all experienced these days when nothing feels quite right, even if we played fantastically the previous day. This is the nature of golf and I don’t think there is another game quite like it. A bad session on a tennis court might mean we miss a few more first serves and not have the right length on ground-strokes. Golfing performance however can quickly go from one extreme to the other. Even elite players can be split-
Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)
TOUR PERSPECTIVE Your weekly guide to better golf
ting the centre of every fairway one day and be all over the course the next. The reason of course is that the margins for error are so small. Hit the ground just a centimetre behind the ball and you may come up short in the water. Strike the ball with the driver face just a few degrees open and you can be landing in someone’s front garden! In these moments, we can feel confused and frustrated. What is different from yesterday, we ask. Often it is only something minor that creates problems. After looking at my swing on camera, I saw that my hips were not turning enough going back and so I had no space to return the club to the ball
with proper power and control. This sounds like a problem that requires a lot of work but after altering my ball position, placing it a couple of inches further back in my stance, the complex issues resolved themselves. While nobody can hit every shot perfectly, we can become more consistent by doing the simple things right. Good posture, alignment and ball position are fundamentals that make it much easier to swing the club in a controlled and powerful manner. Keep an eye on these simple things, have your set-up checked regularly and it will be easier for you to improve and become more consistent. Good luck on the course this week. I hope you manage to get put some more birdies and pars on that eclectic scorecard. I would also like to say thank you to the latest members of the JG Club, your support is truly appreciated. Jordan For more information on JG Club Membership or to get in contact with Jordan, visit www.jordangibbgolf.com
Anyone for swimming? Join us in June and July IBI is offering tuition for all age groups and categories THE town of Ibi in conjunction with the Department of Sports has organised a new series of intensive swimming courses throughout the months of June and July. A total of 1,200 places are offered and the first of the courses commenced on May 18. The classes are designed for all age groups and categories: infants, adults and seniors, as well as different levels of difficulty available to include aerobics, swimming school, beginners and also some therapeutic sessions provided. The price of each course is €27 for children and adults and €5 for pensioners over 65. The intensive courses run over two weeks at the pool deck and also in the summer sports centre pool, beginning June 15 to June 26; the second course from June 29 to July 10 and the third from July 13 to July 24. Interested persons need to register at the Municipal Pool
Deck, Monday through to Friday from 7am until 11pm; Saturdays from 9am - 2pm and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
Registration is now open. Alternatively email info@ibideporte.es or see www.ibideporte.es.
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Orba Warblers Golf Society play stableford VICTORY: Oscar Climent took pole position.
Gandia rider GANDIA rider Oscar Climent stormed to victory at the Ricardo Tormo de Cheste MotoDes Speed Championship on Friday May 15, taking pole position in qualifying, providing him with the perfect opportunity to surge ahead. True to form he led from the start on a circuit he knows inch
by inch. It was a return to a sport he is currently dominating although last year he did not compete for financial reasons. The previous week he achieved the same distinction in the Championship of CastillaLa Mancha, held at the Albacete circuit. There he was on pole position and won the race with little interference from other riders. Oscar was crowned Junior European Champion of Supersport 600 in 2012. At only 22 the young rider is currently leading the field and hopes to extend his lead at the next event on Sunday July 19 at the Circuit de Catalunya.
FOURTH leg of the ‘Eclectic’ was also played By Steve Walsh THE Orba Warblers were back at Alicante again on May 13, for a Stableford competition, and the fourth Leg of the ‘Eclectic.’ In Division Two, Sheila Dindar, came out on top with 36 points, while in second place, Barbara Pollitt, came home with 35 points. Third place was taken by Ken Robinson. The Division One winner was Michael Taylor with 37 points, followed by Captain, Bob Edwards, on 36 points, and completing the podium John Daniels with 35. The two singles Knock-out matches saw Michael Taylor, beating Trevor Manning, 6 - 5, and in a closer tussle, David Rodgers, beat Malcolm Robinson 2 - 1. Guests are always welcome. For information, call: 639 242 896.
ORBA WARBLERS: Played the competition at Alicante.