Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 11 - 17 June 2015 Issue 1562 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1562

11 - 17 June 2015

AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Volkswagen folks in Motril for global show CAR manufacturer comes to town for World Dealer Congress By Maria Jose Fernandez THE eyes of the motoring world will be on Motril as German car company Volkswagen has chosen to stay at the Robinson Hotel in Playa Granada during the World Dealer Congress.

The event will take place in different corners of Granada and the company will unveil two new car models to international distributors. Acting Mayor of the Town, Luisa Garcia Chamorro, believed the event would attract 6,000 visitors from 82 different

countries to Motril during the month. She said: “This event will translate into priceless tourism advertising, making our destination internationally known and generating a total of 400 direct and indirect job positions in the whole of Granada Turn to Page 2 Province.” Volkswagen

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Lorry driver shot Motril man killed by off-duty police officer POLICE in the north of Spain have arrested a colleague who shot and killed a Motril resident, who was driving his See Page 3 lorry on the A-15 near San Sebastian.

Parents protest Families demand learning support in Nerja school A COMMUNITY is up in their call for a learning arms over the Junta de Ansupport assistant for the dalucia regional governNarixa school. See Page 5 ment’s perceived snub of

Tapas turnout record 30,000 people take part in four-day food fair RINCON de la Victoria’s Tapa Fair last weekend welcomed a record-breaking number of participants, as gastronauts toured local bars and restaurants sampling more than 100 types of tapa. See Page 6

Sign of inclusion Motril pupils celebrate Spanish Sign Language Day CHILDREN who attend the Trapiche play centre will mark June 14, Spanish Sign Language Day,

by attending a course to learn the art of communicating with their hands. See Page 7

Beach work done

La Caletilla back to its best after storm damage

Five days of fiesta fun Full story on Page 4

ALMUÑECAR’S coast has been restored to its former glory after €900,000 of regeneration work was carried out to counter the toll taken by winter’s heavy rains and wild winds and waves. See Page 8

Car ban plan

Velez-Malaga considers pedestrianising town centre BUSINESSES are lobbying Velez-Malaga’s new council to follow the lead of Torre del Mar and make the Old Town car-free. The project’s supporters say the change See Pages 8 and 9 would improve quality of life.

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LOCAL NEWS

Improving beaches in Rincon de la Victoria A TOTAL of €150,210 will be spent in Rincon de la Victoria on new beach equipment paid for by the Commonwealth of Costa del Sol-Axarquia municipalities.

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VW boosts tourism EVENT will translate into ‘priceless advertising’

Three new parks with sports equipment will be created in the residential complex Calasol in La Cala del Moral, the tourism office and another one in Torre de Benagalbon.

Migrants rescued FORTY-FOUR migrants, six of them women, were rescued on Sunday night from a dinghy 50 miles off the east coast of Ceuta and taken to the Motril Port. Salvamanto Maritimo (Spanish sea search and rescue service) said in a statement that the operation was carried out with the help of a Sasemar 101 plane, and craft Guardamar Polimnia and Salvamar Hamal.

Dead body found A 75-YEAR-OLD German man has been found dead in a pool in Torre del Mar. The body was found by neighbours in Avenida Tore Tore, who alerted 112 emer-

gency services. National Police and medics attended the scene immediately but could only confirm his death. The case is now being investigated.

Mayor of the town Luisa Garcia Chamorro, Stefan Pfeiffer and Eric Schumann (Director of Robinson Hotel). From front page

will present two vehicles: the new editions of the Caddy and Transporter cars, which will be road-tested along the Sierra Nevada and the business park in Alhendin, and other routes across the Costa Tropical. Head of Marketing at Volkswagen, Stefan Pfeiffer, said another 300 vehicles had

been taken by the company to Granada and a 400-member team had been brought to the province to work on the project. He also took the opportunity to thank the town council and Guardia Civil police force for their support and efforts to ensure that the event goes according to plan. Granada Airport is expecting to see an average of 250 arrivals to the event daily,

who will be taken by bus to the Robinson Hotel in Playa Granada, which has been booked in its entirety for the occasion. “We expect this big-scale event to make Motril and the Costa Tropical known amongst the sector media,” said the mayor, who thanked Volkswagen for choosing the town for such a prestigious event.

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Five days of festival fun at Frigiliana Fair FESTIVITIES continue until Sunday with a range of activities

News Desk 16

European Press 18

Russian Press 19

Finance 21 - 26

Stocks 22

Leapy Lee 27

Daily TV 28

Street Talk 30

Time Out 31 - 34

Letters 36

Our View 37

Colin Bird 37

Mike Walsh 37

Pets 38

Health & Beauty 39

Property 40

Homes & Gardens 41

Services 43

Classifieds 44 - 45

Cassandra Nash 46

Motoring 47

Sport 48

By Maria Jose Fernandez THERE is all the fun of the fair in Frigiliana with activities designed for residents and visitors of all ages. Events started yesterday (Wednesday, June 10), with the election of the Child Queen of the Fair, complete with a performance of Spanish TV show the Voice Kids ‘El Balilla’. The official inauguration of celebrations will take place today (Thursday 11), with a gala to crown the fair’s king and queen at 10pm in the municipal ‘caseta’. Tomorrow the caseta will offer a wide variety of traditional dances, live music performances and flamenco shows, starting at 1pm. Groups such as Nueva Imagen and The SuperSingles will entertain the crowds

ROMERIA: A colourful pilgrimage.

from 11pm onwards, on the eve of the pilgrimage (‘romeria’) in honour of the patron saint, San Antonio de Padua. The romeria will start on Saturday at 11am with Mass and the participation of a traditional flamenco choir, and at 12pm approximately, pilgrims will start their journey towards the Higueron River. On Sunday, Frigiliana will host its second ‘Carrera de Autos Locos’ (Crazy Car Race), at 12pm, departing from Calle Real. In the race, handmade cars crafted by residents with fun designs will compete against each other, overcoming obstacles for prizes of up to €250. The fireworks’ spectacle will mark the end of festivities on Sunday at midnight. The complete programme of events can be found at http://www.frigiliana.es/.

Curtain up on renovation works RENOVATION works on Velez-Malaga Lope de Vega Theatre have already begun. The project will have a budget of €3.4 million, provided by Malaga Provincial Council and the council.

Works have started with the removal of the 1,200 old chairs in the auditorium. The theatre’s capacity will be reduced to 975 for safety reasons, but it will still be one of those with the greatest capacity in Malaga Province.

“The theatre will be ready for the celebration of the National Sports Gala, which will be broadcast on national TV and is scheduled to take place in March of 2016,” according to Jesus Lupiañez, a council spokesperson.

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Junta dismisses demands LACK of support for special needs children sparks parent protest

MANAGING DIABETES: Patients get practical training.

Improving quality of life

DEMONSTRATION: Parents gathered outside the school to demand more learning support. By Maria Jose Fernandez PARENTS and members of the education community in Nerja carried out a protest in front of the town’s Narixa school to demand a learning support assistant for the centre. The demonstration took place after a meeting held between Junta de Andalucia regional government education department and parents, together with Nerja’s Education Councillor, Gema Garcia. Representatives of the Junta de Andalu-

cia once again dismissed parents’ demands, claiming that there was enough support at the Nueva Nerja school and that a new assistant would not be hired. “We are requesting that parents of Narixa’s schoolchildren are treated equally to other parents, so that they can always choose the centre they deem most appropriate and the education department ensures that the children’s needs are being met,” said Councillor Garcia. The situation is especially complicated for two local families who will be forced to

keep some of their children at the Narixa school and the rest, who are in need of special education, will have to be transferred to the Nueva Nerja where, according to Garcia, the learning support assistant is completely overloaded with work. Sonia Peñalver, one of the affected mothers, thanked everyone for the support she has received and indicated that more than 5,500 signatures had been presented to the Junta de Andalucia regional government education department, with the support of the town council.

THE healthcare department of Malaga-Axarquia is giving practical training to diabetic patients and their families on the proper treatment of the condition. Awareness and proper monitoring of the illness is fundamental to prevent complications like circulatory and heart diseases, vision impairment or kidney failure, as well as nervous system issues, according to the health staff in charge of the course. During the workshops, patients and relatives learnt the appropriate way to use insulin injections, and were told about new treatments and advances in research into the illness. They were also

able to meet other patients and share their experiences. The courses are led by professionals from the Clinic Management Unit (UGC) of the Axarquia Regional Hospital, between 4pm and 6pm, every first Tuesday of each month at the hospital’s training room. “The UGC aims at raising awareness amongst citizens of the importance of preventing an illness which is so widespread, following recommendations of experts which will improve the quality of life to those who already suffer from diabetes,” said Francisco Rodriguez, who is in charge of co-ordinating the courses.

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Fusion art exhibition THE exhibition ‘Fusion’ by Jessica Williams Ciemnyjewski, Vanda Athay and Linette Baker can be visited until June 14 at La Herradura’s Civic Centre (between 11am and 2pm and from 5pm to 8.30pm).

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It’s another tapas delight for Rincon FOURTEEN local bars and restaurants participated in the event

Found safe TWO 14-year-olds who went missing from Alhaurin de la Torre and were believed to have run away from home together were found a bit grubby but safe and sound in La Cala del Moral after four days.

Just a week MAYOR of Salobreña, Gonzalo Fernandez Pulido announced improvement works in the area of Calle Cristo will be completed in approximately a week.

Cash aid AFAVIDA, the Association of Alzheimer Patients and their Relatives of Almuñecar and Spanish Bank La Caixa have signed an agreement through which the institution will provide financial aid for different projects aimed at improving the patient’s quality of life.

TAPA FAIR: Every year this event boosts the economic activity of the Axarquia region. By Maria José Fernandez A RECORD 30,000 people visited the 17th Tapa Fair of Rincon de la Victoria, held between June 4 and 7. An estimated €130,000 was spent during the four-day festivity, which represents a 5 per cent increase compared to 2014. In addition, the town council estimated a total revenue of €350,000 from direct and indirect activities including the hotel

30,000 number of visitors registered in this year’s Tapa Fair of Rincon de la Victoria

and services industries. Fourteen local restaurants and bars participated in the event, offering more than 100 different tapas.

More than 30,000 locals and tourists visited the town during the occasion, 5 per cent more than last year. “We are thrilled to be achieving the goal we set for ourselves 17 years ago,” said organiser of the event and head of the ACERV (Local Business Owners Association), Jose Antonio Villodres. He explained that the Tapa fair contributes every year to boosting the economic activity of Malaga and especially, the Axarquia region.

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Learning about local youths A SOCIOLOGICAL study has been carried out by Rincon de la Victoria Council to learn more about the town youth’s attitudes and activities. Head of the Youth Department, Borja Ortiz explained that the study was conducted amongst young people of ages ranging between 14 and 30 years, including both those registered and not registered on the padron, who work and take part in local social life, inside and out of the town. The report indicates that young people in Rincon have varied interests, are dynamic, and that alcohol consumption rates are quite low amongst them. “The study was carried out to obtain data to help the council understand their most urgent needs,” said acting mayor of the town, Francisco Salado. A total of 962 surveys were carried out between November of 2014 and April of 2015, through which the town council is expecting to create new measures and policies that are supportive of local youths.

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Celebrating national sign language day SCHOOLCHILDREN will take part in a special course organised by the deaf association By Maria Jose Fernandez PUPILS at the play centre Trapiche in Motril’s Cerillo Jaime district are

Woman faces 21 years over slit-throat murder A JURY has returned a guilty verdict on a woman accused of cutting the throat of another woman in La Cala del Moral (Rincon de la Victoria). She has also been found guilty of robbery for taking a purse, watch and other belongings after murdering the victim. The events took place in December of 2013, when the culprit slit the victim’s throat apparently to avoid paying €4,000 which she owed her. The prosecutor’s office and jury have considered it proved that the woman attacked the victim when she turned her back, so she would not have been able to defend herself. A sentence of 21 years in prison has been requested for the accused, which is awaiting approval by the judge.

Five jailed for park shooting THE Court of Granada has jailed five men for two years each for shooting a 25-yearold in Almuñecar. The events took place in February 2009, when the men conspired to attack the victim with whom they had been involved in previous ‘violent situations’. They hid behind bushes in a park near the victim’s home and two of them shot him in the leg.

to participate in a sign language course to celebrate the Day of Spanish Sign Language (June 14). The Costa Tropical Association of

the Deaf (ASOTRAL), which organised the event, said at a press conference, that the activity was aimed at promoting values like respect, toler-

ance and empathy amongst the children aged between four and 14. “We, as members of the deaf community, want to celebrate the national

day of sign language, to cast a positive image of deaf and deaf-blind people,” said Head of ASOTRAL, Sandra Mercado.

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Online service Almuñecar for sports regenerated facilities REPAIRS were also made to the breakwater By Maria José Fernandez RESIDENTS of Velez-Malaga can now register for sporting activities using a new online service launched by the town council. Concepcion Labao, councillor for New Technologies, explained that users can access the web on https://reservasde portivas.velezmalaga.es/, and that the service was launched to offer residents a useful and easy way to book municipal sports facilities and enrol in activities. To register, those interested can visit the Casa del Deporte in Velez-Malaga, the indoor pool offices or Torre del Mar Town Hall, where they will receive a user name and password to gain access to the website. “We want to encourage all citizens of our town who like

practising sport to use the site,” said the councillor, adding: “Each month, there will be 600 hours available for citizens to use sports facilities.” The services that users will be able to benefit from using the website are: - Booking facilities for personal use. - Courses (more than 500 different ones during the summer season until September). - Enrolment on the waiting list for all sorts of activities. - Payment of fees for lessons. - Consulting on free places, and other processes. Labao explained that the bookings can be done monthly, on the 29th of each month, with a total of four hours maximum per day and per user.

BEACH-GOERS can now enjoy the improved coastline of Almuñecar as works to regenerate beaches have been finished. La Caletilla beach, which was severely damaged by heavy rains and waves during the winter, has been replenished with sand from the Rio Verde and had a new breakwater built to protect the area. Urgent works are still taking place in the area of Velilla, but are expected to be completed by the end of this week, with repairs to the Reina Sofia breakwater. The total budget for this project was €900,000 and has been carried out by special machinery designed to transport vast amounts of sand with the aim of speeding up the process.

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Pedestrians only plan BUSINESS-OWNERS in Velez-Malaga have voiced their wish to follow the lead of Torre del Mar and turn the historical centre into a pedestrian-only area.

The project has already been revised by experts and would be paid for with European funds.

They have asked the new counci l gover ni ng t eam , which is expected to be full y f or m ed by June 13, t o suppor t t he i ni t i at i ve r e-

gardless of their ideology as they claim it has improved l i f e qual i t y and boost ed economy in Torre del Mar and could do the same for the Axarquia capital. The Partido Popular conservative party presented a project before the elections for the pedestrianisation of the area between the town’s whol esal e m ar ket as far as the San Francisco district. The project has already been revised by experts and would be paid for with Eur opean f unds. “We have supported mobility in our town with the pedestrianisat i on of Cal l e del Mar, Saladero Viejo and Levante, and would like to continue supporting it, if the necessary pacts with other political f or ces com e t o good terms,” said acting mayor of Vel ez- Mal aga, Fr anci sco Delgado Bonilla.

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damaged by heavy rains during the winter.

You care to dance? THE Fifth National Championship Fit-Kid-Dance and the third edition of the Nationa l Fla me nc o D a nc e Championship will be held in Rincon de la Victoria. Both events, which will take place on June 13 and 14, a re e xpe c te d to dra w more than 700 young people aged between three and 30 years old, from places such as Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Almeria, Mallorca

and Malaga amongst others. In a ddition the Europe a n champions of Fit-Kid and Flamenco will be present for the event. The Fit-Kid-Dance will be celebrated on Saturday June 13 and award participants in different categories and genres such as funky, hip-hop and fit-kid, according to the coordinator of the event, Maria Carmen Nieto. On June 14, the freestyle

flamenco championship will award a total of €2,500 to dancers of flamenco and other Spanish folklore pieces. “This event is expected to boost t he l ocal econom y and tourism with the arrival of participants and relatives who will be able to enjoy everything that Rincon has to offer during the weekend,” said acting mayor of the town, Francisco Salado.

Nerja commercial network grows with new website A NEW municipal website will allow Nerja business owners who participated in the Industrial Organisation School to promote their companies. The site will also offer general information on Nerja, mainly related to tourism. Business people will not only be able to promote their products, but also carry out sales through the website. This initiative, designed by the town

council, was warmly received by local traders, as many businesses are so small that they do not have their own website, according to Commerce councillor, Nieves Atencia. Several meetings have been held in the Cultural Centre Villa de Nerja, to present the project to local business people and teach them how to make the most of this website to boost their activity.

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Spine issues MORE than 500 specialists attended the Spanish Spinal Society’s National Congress in Malaga last weekend to discuss the wide range of problems and injuries that can affect the spine and how to treat them.

Upgraded CALLE Cariñena and other surrounding streets in Almuñecar are being renovated with an upgraded sewage system and new pavements. Works are expected to be completed by the end of the month.

Fake ID FOUR people in their 20s from Iran, Romania and Albania have been arrested at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport for trying to travel to the UK on false or stolen ID.

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EURO WOMEN PAGE

A prolific entrepreneur Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Karla Darocas, as well as running a successful business, has helped countless children with her charity work.

KARLA DAROCAS creates a first impression of boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything and everyone she meets. She is a prolific entrepreneur with a broad range of business ventures under her belt that include web-based businesses, teaching art history, galleries, networking projects and her current focus, CBWomen.com, which aspires to encourage and support women in business ventures in Spain. “Women are about so much more than just getting married and having some kids,” said Karla. “Women need to have this revolution going on that will enable them to start their own businesses. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to have a family but it shouldn’t be all there is to life. Women need to be learning how to make a business work, generating a new economy of free-thinking entrepreneurs with independent ambitions,” she added. Karla came to Spain to spend some weeks completing her Art History degree by visiting the Museo del Prado in Madrid. She took a vacation in Javea, met her husband José and has been there ever since. She reflected: “I guess fate stepped in somewhere. What made me choose to study Spanish Art History? I don’t know. I never thought I would actually be teaching Art History in Spain, which is something else I am involved in. It brought me here and this is where I always want to be.” Karla believes her strengths are

Karla has tackled a broad range of ventures with boundless energy and enthusiasm

KARLA DAROCAS: An entrepreneur whose main focus is on women.

Encouraging women in business By Jan Gamm in being an entrepreneur and being able to educate other women. Does she have any weaknesses? “Chocolate – with everything!” The Euro Weekly News asked what Karla sees as her greatest success: “Mar-

Women need to have this revolution going on that will enable them to start their own businesses.” rying my one true love,” she answered: “All my girlfriends are divorced! But I got it right, by marrying my best friend.” And her greatest failure? “Being too quick to trust people.” Karla’s biggest irritant? “People who drink too much. You just can’t talk to them, they don’t make any sense. You

Fact file Name: Karla Darocas Age: Mid-fifties Family : Married to José Hometown: Toronto, Canada Where now: Benitachell Pets: Venus the puppy, who ate my sandals and also my bikini this week Languages: English, Spanish, some Valenciano and a little French Book or TV: Book Favourite title: I’m reading the Traveller’s Talks Guide to Life on the Road in Spain

certainly can’t talk business with them,” she remarked. The best time of her life, Karla said, was her honeymoon when she and José took off together in a 4x4 and spent six months exploring Spain.

One of her worst experiences was when she became ill with MS (multiple sclerosis) and spent years trying to recover from some terrible attacks, one of which left her unable to speak for four days.

“I am on sulphur now,” she explained, as casually as if she had been given aspirin. “It’s tough but hey, you get through the days. I’m too busy to be sick anyway,” Karla added. A big picture person or a detail addict? “Actually I am a big picture person in that I dream on a large scale and then throw myself into details to get it right and make my dreams happen.” Karla’s heroes are the artists she believes have had the biggest influence on her as an artist and photographer: Salvador Dali and Antoni Gaudi. And why does Karla love Spain? “Life is so free in Spain,” she said: “Freedom of movement, expression and so much love and energy, with great food, fantastic weather and with so many things to be grateful for.” In five years’ time Karla wants to be in Spain, still loving it and working at the things she loves best as an educator, an artist, a Blues aficionado and business entrepreneur.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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THE ROCK: One of the points of interest for visitors.

Lux Mundi take a trip to Gibraltar VISITORS will also have the chance to buy duty free items By Community Reporter CHARITY association Lux Mundi in Torre del Mar has organised a trip to Gibraltar scheduled for Thursday, June 18. For a price of €12, which includes transport and insurance, participants will have the chance to visit the top of the Rock by cable car, the town’s Nature Reserve and other interesting points such as Gibraltar Museum, Government House and St Michael’s Cave. Information can be requested at the Tourist Office or by hiring a taxi and enjoying

the chat of the knowledgeable drivers. Visitors will also have the chance to buy duty free items and English products from Morrisons. The departure point will be Hotel Romero at 6.45am, Algarrobo (Lidl) at 7.15am, Caleta at 7.20am and Torre del Mar (Bus Station) at 7.30am. Return from Gibraltar will be at 3pm. Participants are requested to carry their passports. Tickets can be purchased at the Lux Mundi centre (Avenida Moscatel, 1, 952 543 334), with all proceeds going to fundraising. More information from luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.

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Week of treats for culture-vultures Motorbike riding techniques: Heavy traffic Advertising feature

A HOST of activities on offer to celebrate Culture Week By Maria Jose Fernandez

ALMACHAR will celebrate its Culture Week until June 14, with a wide variety of activities. Today, Thursday (June 11) there will be an organic wine-tasting event as well as a lecture on vineyard management. Tomorrow (Friday June 12) singer and songwriter Lucia Socan will host a concert in the Casa de la Cultura at 9.30pm. A show featuring the Choir Luz de Luna and other municipal dance and singing groups will be held on Saturday at 8pm also in Casa de la Cul-

tura. Other Axarquia municipalities such as Colmenar, Comares and Almachar will participate in the traditional dance gathering on Friday, at 6.30pm in Plaza de España. Finally, on Sunday the week will be completed with a hike along the Patamalara River in Competa. Registrations are €5 and can be made until June 11. Other activities include chess tournaments, ping-pong, padel, workshops and storytelling for children. The complete programme of activities can be found at http://www.almachar.es

Cameras roll again NERJA will be the setting for yet another movie, which is expected to start filming on June 13. The areas chosen have been the Calahonda beach and town centre streets. The production team in charge of the movie is NL Film & TV BV, based in Ams-

terdam, which announced that filming will also take place in parts of Marbella. The town council is collaborating with the production, ensuring that it goes according to plan and allowing access to vehicles with filming equipment to the Balcon de Europa.

Motorbike riding in heavy traffic RIDING a motorbike safely requires both skill and judgement. But when riding in heavy traffic or in traffic jams, you need to be extra vigilant at all times especially when vehicles are slowing down or there appears to be overtaking space available on the right. I t ’s n e v e r s a f e t o o v e r t a k e o n t h e right, with passengers exiting taxis, vehicles turning right, or vehicles in front slowing down to let an oncoming vehicles turn left. In these cases the time required to brake safely is drastically reduced, even if you see the danger before it’s too late. In heavy traffic always drive slow enough to allow safe braking to avoid collisions. Tourist areas of town On entering these areas be extra aware of tourists and other pedestrians who are more c onc e rne d w ith t he si ght s and sounds than following road safety regulations. Expect tourists to step out into the street without looking. And be especially alert when riding through these areas at night, when pedestrians under the effects of alcohol are an even greater potential hazard to road users. Eyes in the back of your helmet Tune your ability to anticipate what’s going to happen around you, be cautious, pay attention to oncoming cars and expect the vehicle in front to brake at any time without warning. Slow down at zebra crossings, intersections, and put your feelers

out to help maintain that sixth sense. Traffic lights Never stop in the middle of the lane at a set of lights, even if the road is free. Always come to a stop either to the left or right to let other vehicles, which may be braking suddenly to avoid the lights, pull up beside. This helps avoid collisions. A skill for life Motorcycling is a skill for life and like any skill needs to be practised and constantly improved. If you’re returning to motorcycling after a lapse, ease yourself back into riding slowly and consider taking out a refresher-training course. Every ride needs to be good and safe, think about when you have had near misses, been tired, distracted or angry at other road users, even stressed; all these day to day problems can affect your ability to ride and enjoy motorcycling. You need t o devel op your ski l l s and abilities to deal with any situation.

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FEATURE FLICKR BY ANIMANATURALIS

Anything capable of arousing passion in its favour will surely raise as much passion against it. Hemingway

DRAMATIC PROTESTS: Many in Spain now brand the practice as barbaric.

Bullfighting: art or ritual torture? ONE of the most emblematic ‘rituals’ of Spain – and probably its most controversial – is bullfighting. For many it is an art form, for others a bloodthirsty form of torture. Steve Walsh takes a closer look at the subject. ALTHOUGH there are millions of bullfighting aficionados (fans) around the world who glory in the pomp and ceremony of an age-old Spanish tradition, there are equally as many - if not more - who are repulsed by it. Ernest Hemingway’s writings in the 1920s turned Pamplona’s annual fiesta of San Fermin from a local event into an internationally recognised spectacle that now attracts a growing million plus visitors each year. Sue Griggs from the Animal charity SOS Animals in Andalucía, told Euro Weekly News (EWN): “It makes me sick; bullfighting is simply wrong. It’s a cruel, antiquated and barbaric sport that has no place in a so-called civilised European country. It’s a tragedy.” Spanish animal rights groups such as the Mallorca Sense Sang - who oppose the ‘bloodthirsty sport’ - stage dramatic public protests in order to seek an end to it. Ric Polansky, an EWN columnist, sees things differently. After living in Spain for over 40 years, and being somewhat of an expert aficionado, he despairs at people’s unwillingness to see the real picture. “Bullfighting is an art form,” he said. “The hypocrisy of people who line up at the supermarket to buy their beef - not giving a second thought as to how the thousands of cows are killed daily to put meat on their table - are the

‘The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.’ Gandhi

same people that complain about (as they see it) one bull being killed.” For the multitude of devout bullfighting fans, and for hundreds of years, the bull (and combat with him) has been revered in Spain’s unique culture as the ultimate battle between man and beast. The Spanish never refer to it as ‘entertainment’, rather ‘a ritual sacrifice’. For the many that pay thousands of euros for front row seats, banning bullfighting would be deemed akin to banning football in the UK, and fail to see the difference between a bull being killed in the ring to one being slaughtered in an abattoir. The anti-bullfighting camp on the other hand would argue that slaughtering an animal and animal cruelty are two different issues. No matter the reason, an animal should not be purposely made to suffer before its death. So maybe this is where the bone of contention lies. Juan Moran, a bull breeder from Torre de Ri-

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CONTROVERSIAL: Supporters call bullfighting an art, opponents a bloodthirsty sport. co in Murcia said: “The bulls are bred just for this reason. If there were no bullfights, they would be extinct. They are very well looked after throughout their life, and die honourably and quickly doing what they naturally want to do, fight! Mallorca Sense Sang disagree. They say that cruelty is evident. The bulls are tortured for days before the actual event, not to mention the poor horses that get injured into the bargain. There is of course the money aspect to the spectacle that should also be factored in. The sport is largely funded with public money, and critics claim the government has paid sums in excess of €500 million every year in subsidies to bull breeders. The argument on that front however seems more than valid. With the huge revenues bull-

They are very well looked after throughout their life, and die honourably and quickly doing what they naturally want to do, fight! fighting brings to the Spanish tourist industry apparently some 12 per cent of the yearly total the question isn’t so much, ‘can we afford it?’ but can we afford not to have it? Sue Griggs quoted Gandhi: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” She said: “I live in this country, and I don’t want to be labelled an animal abuser, it has to stop now.”

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Science capital for a week THE civic centre in La Herradura (Almuñecar) will host the ‘25 years of Granada Seminar – Physics Meets the Social Sciences’ between June 15 and 19. It will be supported by the European and North American Physics society (EPS and APS), as well as the European computer studies centre CECAM. Director of the event, Joaquin Marro, said:“The conferences will gather more than 200 lecturers and researchers from more than 30 different countries. The same methods that for more than a century physicists have applied to the study of matter, have shown to be useful to study cooperative phenomena such as the behaviour of bacterial compounds or human beings.”

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Martial teachings ALMUÑECAR Kenpo coaches Miguel and Rogelio Rivas participated in a macro-course of martial arts which took place in Aruda dos Vinhos (Portugal).

Clean-up CULTURAL association Julio Verne celebrated World Environment Day with a clean-up in the area of Motril’s Cerro de Toro. The initiative was designed to raise awareness of nature preservation and encourage teamwork.

NEW KIT: Motril fire brigade has received upgraded rescue equipment. By Maria Jose Fernandez MOTRIL fire brigade’s rescue equipment has been u p g rad ed a t a co s t o f €14,000 pa id for by the tow n council. “Each officer will count on a complete set of equipment

for rescue which consists of devices such as harnesses and quick-draw clips amongst others,” said Citizen Safety Councillor Manuel Ballesteros, who continued: “In addition, one of the vehicles has been adapted for the transport of staff and equipment to work autonomously and speed up a future rescue operation.”

New vans NERJA Council has purchased two new municipal vehicles for the Parks and Gardens department, which will be used for the transport of staff and material.

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Thousands are due to ‘Czech’ into Mar Menor (Photo by Topsynette, Flickr)

TWO flights a week from the Czech Republic will land at San Javier

MUDDY TIME: Central European tourists experience the baths.

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THE eighth edition of the National Body Building and Fitness competition took place in Torrevieja with 630 entrants.

AN AUSTRIAN man, aged 83, drowned at Peguera’s Playa Palmira beach. Medical staff performed artificial respiration but were unable to save his life.

Cannabis club POLICE have arrested two men in Cartagena, accused of setting up and running a marihuana smokers club. The club was, until recently, being used as a children’s indoor play area.

Secondary exams MORE than 1,000 students have sat the ESO secondary school examinations in Murcia. Passing these tests opens doors to study at university and vocational training.

Cyclist hurt A CYCLIST was seriously injured after colliding with a vehicle in Totana. The accident happened on the climb to La Santa de Totana, Murcia.

No Bedouins VOTERS in the Moors and Christians parades on the Vega Baja rejected a bid to expand the parades to integrate the Bedouins, with 76 per cent voting against.

Unemployment falls FROM January to May this year, unemployment fell by almost 900 people in Torrevieja and last month 331 came off the unemployment register.

Stubble fire A STUBBLE fire started on Saturday next to the Andratx motorway and reached the first barrier of Palma’s Prison. Authorities believe the cause could have been a cigarette end thrown by a driver.

Deciding their future A TOTAL of 3,884 students have taken or will take the university access exams ‘Selectividad’ in the Balearic Islands, which started last Tuesday and will take place until today (Thursday, June 11).

Expensive holidays HOTEL room prices in the Balearic Islands have been named the most expensive in the country, costing an average €157 per night, while the Spanish average sits at €112, according to online site trivago.com.

Items steamrollered ALL false brand items seized by Local Police of Muro during 2013 and 2014 were destroyed with a steamroller last week at the recycling point located in the area of Lago de Playa de Muro.

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EIGHT THOUSAND tourists from the Czech Republic will be visiting the Mar Menor over the next six months. The first 300 have already arrived as part of the holiday programme ‘Destiny Between The Two Seas’ staying at hotels in La Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar, with many already experiencing the health benefits of bathing in the mud baths of Lo Pagan. Their visit is in contrast to that of a group of Austrian tourists whose main aim during their visit was to enjoy the cultural and culinary wealth of the region. The emergence of Czech pensioners is the result of a collaboration between the Institute of Tourism and two of the major tour operators from the Central European country: Quality Tours and DelfinTravel. They are arriving at San Javier airport with an average of two flights a week from the Czech Republic over the coming months.

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TAVERNES City Council has introduced fully updated tourist information on unique red panels in three languages at the beach area.

ALMERIA’S important marble sector began to emerge from the crisis last year with 200 new jobs. The improvement continues this year with 97 more jobs created between January and April.

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AT a forum on universal jurisdiction at the Frax Foundation in l’Alfas del Pi, Judge Baltasar Garzon has stated: “Spain is one of those countries with corruption laws that it does not respect.”

FRUIT and vegetable prices fell in origin last month, but not for the consumer. Almeria courgettes increased by 956 per cent between the greenhouse and the shops, the COAG cooperative complained.

New Benidorm star Double take BENIDORM Mayor Agustin Navarro is to appear in the ‘Benidorm’ series as himself in a cameo appearance. The eighth series of Benidorm will complete filming in early July.

BILINGUAL high school tuition in English will be offered in 81 Almeria Province state schools during the next school year. Five schools will be bilingual in French and one in German, the regional government announced.

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THE Moors and Christians organisers of Crevillent are to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a gala dinner at 10pm on June 13 at Parc Nou.

Tractor accident A FARMER in Pego has sustained serious leg injuries after he became trapped beneath a tractor. Firefighters from Denia cut him free and administered first aid treatment before he was transferred to hospital.

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MALAGA Provincial Council is placing bilingual information points for hikers on the Gran Senda (Great Path) route which runs on a circular route all the way round the province.

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AN El Ejido travel agent received a six-month prison term for selling plane tickets without reimbursing 25 airlines. The 50-year-old man must also repay €36,000 to the companies involved.

Round trip SERON is increasing its tourist offer with a 10-kilometre walking route. Visitors doing the entire circuit will see the Las Menas miners’ houses, the Centre de Interpretacion museum, chapel and woods.

LINES One and Two of Malaga’s Metro registered 390,000 passengers in May, and by July, when the service will have been running for one year, 4.9 million are expected to have used it.

Safer officers ESTEPONA Council has bought 30 new bulletproof vests for Local Police officers to wear on duty at busy events and in dangerous situations.

Robotics champs THREE pupils from MIT School in Malaga will be taking part in the Spanish finals of the World Robot Olympiad in Barcelona in October, after winning the local round and hope to qualify for the international finals in Qatar.

Safe and sound TWO 14-year-olds who had gone missing from Alhaurin de la Torre and were believed to have run away from home together were found a bit grubby, but safe and sound in La Cala del Moral after four days.

Star-studded fair MARBELLA’S annual San Bernabe Fair is running this week. Launched by Michelin chef Dani Garcia, other highlights were free concerts by David Bustamante yesterday (June 10) and Antonio Orozco tomorrow (June 12).

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ATP’s Ryanair DENMARK: Following news that Denmark Fund Manager ATP may sell its Ryanair shares over the airlines’ labour practices, CEO of Ryanair Michael O’Leary has commented there would be plenty of buyers to “snap them up.”

Computer loss FINLAND : Espoo has lost 9,600 laptops, desktops, printers, screens and other related accessories. The items were leased for use in the public sector and were lost over several years.

Coldest May SWEDEN: The month of May has been the coldest on Swedish record. It has been more than eight degrees cooler than average with heavy snowfalls in the north.

Exile honoured NORWAY : Edward Snowden, who leaked US government documents, was awarded the Freedom of Expression award in Oslo. He won the Bjornson Prize but was unable to collect it as he is in exile in Russia.

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Health economy resources WORKING to achieve a £22 billion saving by end of the decade CHIEF executive of the NHS Simon Stevens has said the health service is too reliant on agency workers and refuses to share resources, in a bid to achieve a £22 billion saving by the end of the decade.

woman will make British legal history if she wins her court case. She is accusing a former partner of distributing revenge pornography on the internet.

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A YORKSHIRE woman who had a child at 16 has become the UK’s youngest grandmother at 33.

A BBC journalist Ahmen Khawaja is facing disciplinary action for announcing the Queen’s death on Twitter. She allegedly mistook a rehearsal of such an announcement for real.

Cropping up ONE of the first crop circles of the year has been discovered in Dorset. The geometric design was found by a farmer in his field.

QUEEN: Still very much alive.

Land mark case AN American

Road rage tirade A WEALTHY businessman from London has apologised for his verbal assault on a cyclist that has become a You Tube sensation. Police are investigating the incident.

Cardiff pestaurant A POP-UP restaurant in Queens Street, Cardiff has been serving locusts and meal worms. They are high in protein and low in fat and could solve world hunger.

No care worker A SCOTTISH care worker has been struck off for verbal and physical abuse at a Glasgow care home. Social services said her behaviour had placed clients in serious harm.

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Dutch windmills under threat GENERATING revenue from the mills is the main issue

Free degrees GERMANY has abandoned university tuition fees for German and international students alike. A number of Americans are taking the opportunity to save thousands of dollars to get their degrees.

Group violence FOUR men attacked a 36year-old passenger on the Berlin S Bahn. The victim was kicked and punched until he was able to escape at Alexanderplatz station.

Baby ducks FIVE baby ducks led to police shutting down Autobahn A215 after they strayed onto the carriageway. The mother duck was found dead at the scene.

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FINLAND: The country has slipped in the world rankings for cost competitive economies published by the IMD. It has dropped from 18th to 20th, mainly due to lack of foreign investment.

SEVERINO SEEGER, who won €500,000 on Germany's Quest for a Star has been accused of tricking elderly victims out of thousands of Euros through a bank card scam.

A MAN in Potsdam was arrested after verbally abusing people and threatening them with an axe. No one was injured and police said he was very intoxicated.

DENMARK: Citizens celebrated 100 years of gender equality on Friday June 5. The festivities included a speech from the country’s first female Prime Minister Helle ThorningSchmidt.

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SWEDEN: The country has come third in a poll by the World Justice Product as the world’s least corrupt country. Venezuela was judged the most corrupt.

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WINDMILLS: Face deficit.

DUTCH windmill owners face a deficit of €5 million to maintain their structures. A survey of 195 owners concluded that generating revenue from the mills was the main issue.

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AIRLINE KLM has overtaken Google as the most desirable employer in a survey of Dutch economic and business students. Heineken was in third place.

A DRUNK hedgehog from Arnhem was found unconscious after drinking the Dutch drink Advocaat. The animal shelter that took him in has confirmed that he has made a total recovery.

Pension age rises THE Senate has voted to increase the age when Dutch people can claim their pension to 67. The change is due to longer life expectancy.

Graves proposal A DIRECTOR of a cemetery in Amsterdam has proposed putting graves into a roadside barrier on the A10. The 700m wall could hold dozens of graves.

AMERICAN soldiers stationed in Germany have been forbidden from visiting Munich and GarmischPatenkirchen for fear they would be attacked by anti-G7 protestors who have gathered to demonstrate there.

Boss sacked TILL HEDRICH, head of AB Inbev which makes Beck’s beer, has been sacked after causing an accident whilst under the influence. He was in the job for only five months.

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RIDING from Moscow to Berlin in commemoration of WWII

COSSACKS: In full ceremonial dress.

Student terror A MOSCOW student has travelled to Turkey to join the Islamic State, her father confirmed. Varvara Karaulova, 19, left Moscow with a one way ticket to Istanbul.

ACTION film star Steven Seagal it to take the lead role in a new movie by Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov. The American is said to have approached Mikhalkov with the idea for a joint US- Russia venture.

Activist wakes OPPOSITION activist Vladimir KaraMurza Jr has woken from a coma. The renal failure that caused the coma is suspected to have been caused by poisoning.

Ambassador RUSSIAN Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov has had his access to the European Parliament restricted. He will have to request a pass for each visit he makes.

White rabbit excels MOSCOW restaurant White Rabbit has been named as one of the world’s finest. It ranked 23rd in the rankings and was also the highest new entry on the list.

France made an emergency landing in Khabarovsk due to engine failure. It landed safely and no injuries were reported.

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22 COSSACKS are riding from Moscow to Berlin to commemorate the end of WWII. They will cover 1,500 miles on horseback in full ceremonial dress.

PSKOV regional court is considering more charges for Estonian citizen Eston Kohver. Eston is accused of smuggling, espionage, illegal border crossing and arms bearing. The charges carry an additional three year sentence.

President out THE president of Russia’s Football Union has been removed from his position. The signing of Fabio Capello as team coach under his guidance was not popular.

Internet troll sues STEVEN SEAGAL: Lead role in new movie.

Gay activist jailed NIKOLAY ALEXEYEV has been jailed for 10 days for disobeying police orders. He was detained at a gay pride event that was banned by Moscow City Hall.

Emergency landing A BOEING 777 of Air

A RUSSIAN internet troll who was hired to promote opinions online is suing her exemployer. Lyudmila Savchuk’s case will be heard at a hearing in St Petersburg.

Pensioner kills A SIBERIAN pensioner has admitted shooting dead world karate champion Anton Krivosheev. Anton was shot five times in the back and his body dumped in a field in Novosibirsk.

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Spain returns to working mode By Jason Bailey NEW figures released by the Labour Ministry show that the Spanish economy is continuing to recover. In May 2015, 213,015 workers signed up to the Social Security system. This is an increase of 1.25 per cent on the previous month. This makes the increase the strongest since 2005 with the total number of people within the system now totalling 17,221,310.

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3.57 the percentage increase over same period last year. In comparison to the same period last year this represents a 3.57 per cent increase. The Secretary of State

for Social Security Tomas Burgos said: “The figures are very encouraging but the underlying important issue is that more people are finding work and this is essential, not only for the contributions into the system, but for local economies where wages will be spent.” There was also a significant drop in people registered as unemployed. There were 4,215,031 officially un-

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Colin Powell, Former United States Secretary of State

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Strike action THE Development Ministry has established a 70 per cent minimum service throughout air workers’ strikes scheduled to take place over four days on June 8, 10, 12 and 14.

Pilots wanted PRADO MUSEUM: Addressing the issue of taxation.

Spain taxes culture THREE of the biggest and most respected museums in Spain have joined together to address the issue of taxation on cultural goods. Miguel Zugaza of the Prado, Manuel Borja-Villel of the Reina Sofia and Guillermo Solana of the Thyssen-Bornemisza held a discussion panel in Madrid and the levy of 21 per cent IVA on culture was at the heart of the meeting. They stated that to tax the culture and art sector was inequitable as the sector

does not seek or obtain benefits from the government and the benefit to the treasury was doubtful. The tax which covers museums, art galleries, cultural products and art purchases is seen as having a negative effect as it discourages people from visiting and enjoying the rich cultural heritage that Spain offers. It could also affect students who wish to learn, viewing museum visits as essential to their understanding.

IBERIA is hiring pilots for the first time since 2004, confirmed President Luis Gallego. He said new pilots will be hired at €35,000 €40,000 per year.

Food waste SPANISH supermarkets are objecting to being regulated for food waste like France. At a meeting AECOC bosses said Spain was “light years ahead” in such matters.

That’s rich INDITEX boss Amancio Ortega is now the second richest man in the world with an estimated fortune of more than €63.7 billion.

Vodafone asset swap VODAFONE, the world’s second largest mobile telephone operator, confirmed on Friday June 5 that it was considering negotiating an exchange of selected assets with Europe’s leading international cable company Liberty Global.

HOME foreclosures in Spain were down 5.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2015. Of the total, 30,952 properties foreclosed, 8,802 were the residence of owners, 6.9 per cent less than the same quarter in 2014.

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This leading company operates in 14 countries. Discussions are in the preliminary stages at present with no guarantees of an agreement and both companies have declined to specify which assets are involved.

employed in May which is a drop of 34,160 on the previous month. These figures underline 16 months of positive growth. The hotel sector led the growth with 65,563 new jobs. Administration provided 23,096 new jobs with commerce generating 19,726 and construction 14, 172. Although some of these positions are seasonal the overall trend continues to be positive.

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Lowest alcohol tax in Europe SPAIN has the lowest tax in Europe in relation to alcohol, the Organisation for Economic Development has revealed. Spain pays six cents per pint of beer in comparison to Britain where consumers pay the euro equivalent of 70 cents on a pint of beer. Spirits in Spain attract a levy of 17 cents per shot where in Britain the equivalent is 75 cents. Spain does not tax wine at all whereas a bottle in Britain is taxed at €2.65 before any other charges are applied.

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 2.3M -0.80% -1.27 157.08 4.8M +0.04% 79.39 +0.03 -0.55% 35.6M -0.71 128.65 3.2M -0.33% -0.46 140.73 3.9M +0.68% 86.05 +0.58 6.1M +0.20% 101.59 +0.20 -0.10% 25.4M -0.03 28.58 -1.21% 16.0M -0.49 40.10 4.3M 0.00% 0.00 110.30 4.6M -0.89% -0.62 69.07 +0.07% 11.4M 84.28 +0.06 +0.11% 30.6M 27.29 +0.03 3.2M +0.76% 210.45 +1.58 4.5M -0.98% -1.09 110.37 3.1M -0.58% -0.98 167.40 -1.45% 27.8M -0.47 31.84 7.6M -0.64% -0.64 98.59 +1.64% 20.8M 67.42 +1.09 4.0M -0.80% -0.77 95.54 -0.81% 10.9M -0.48 58.99 -0.47% 25.4M -0.22 46.14 1.9M +0.08% 102.03 +0.08 -0.44% 23.1M -0.15 34.09 9.4M -0.92% -0.72 77.43 1.8M -0.90% -0.90 99.31 2.7M -0.12% -0.14 117.00 2.7M -0.10% -0.12 116.53 -1.81% 23.6M -0.87 47.23 4.4M +0.23% 68.37 +0.16 -1.47% 10.6M -1.09 73.06

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Most Advanced RealNetworks, Inc. Innocoll AG China Information Technology, Inc. Loxo Oncology, Inc. Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Kite Pharma, Inc. Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. JA Solar Holdings, Co., Ltd. Pixelworks, Inc. The KEYW Holding Corporation Exa Corporation

$ 7.07 $ 14.80 $ 3.59 $ 14.02 $ 7.13 $ 62.19 $ 28.88 $ 9.07 $ 7.12 $ 8.36 $ 11.58

1.14 ▲ 19.22% 2.30 ▲ 18.40% 0.49 ▲ 15.81% 1.83 ▲ 15.01% 0.89 ▲ 14.26% 7.74 ▲ 14.21% 3.22 ▲ 12.55% 0.99 ▲ 12.25% 0.77 ▲ 12.13% 0.80 ▲ 10.58% 1.05 ▲ 9.97%

$ 24 $ 4.97 $ 6.41 $ 10.99 $ 2.52 $ 15.12 $ 5.58 $ 40.74 $ 12.91 $ 13.35 $ 52.07

5.74 ▼ 19.30% 0.63 ▼ 11.25% 0.75 ▼ 10.47% 1 ▼ 8.34% 0.19 ▼ 7.01% 1.13 ▼ 6.95% 0.39 ▼ 6.53% 2.78 ▼ 6.39% 0.86 ▼ 6.25% 0.88 ▼ 6.18% 3.26 ▼ 5.89%

Most Declined Zumiez Inc. Lombard Medical, Inc. Caesars Entertainment Corporation Wowo Limited Roka Bioscience, Inc. Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. VimpelCom Ltd. Sears Holdings Corporation Cohu, Inc. Vimicro International Corporation Galapagos NV

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BUSINESS EXTRA

Mortgage burden MORE than 33 per cent of each householder’s income is spent on the mortgage payment, according to a report from the Economic and Social Council of Spain (CES).

Inditex success INDITEX has revealed that part of its success is rapid stock turnover, injecting new merchandise into its Zara stores twice a week whilst other clothing firms introduce new designs only four to six times a year.

Garcia award THE president of CAF, which manufactures railway systems worldwide, Enrique Garcia, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabel la Católica for his work within the international community for the benefit of Spain.

Netflix coming NETFLIX is set to arrive in Spain in October. The company will offer on-demand videos, original TV series and movies for a monthly fee at a price yet to be disclosed.

Realia stake BANKIA is selling 24.9 per cent of Realia real estate company to Carlos Slim for €44.5 million, providing the bank with a net gain of €9.6 million.

Bank tweets SPAIN’S major banks have Twitter accounts but with varying results. Bankinter, tweeting since May 2010, has 37,308 followers, whereas GrupoBPopular, which did not sign up to Twitter until 2012, now has only 3,798 followers.

Toy story A GROUP of enterprising entrepreneurs in Murcia are manufacturing a successful range of toys made entirely from recycled cardboard.

Royal Mail sale THE UK is to sell off its remaining 30 per cent share of the Royal Mail, valued at approximately €2 billion.

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Spain backs Greece AN agreement with Greece included is ‘imminent’ By Jason Bailey SPAIN has publicly declared that it sees a European Union, with Greece remaining, as the future for the euro-zone. Luis de Guindos, the Spanish Economy Minister, has stated that he feels an agreement which will be positive for the continuation of the EU, with Greece included, is imminent. He said: “The euro-zone is a club where you can check in but you cannot check out.” The question of a Greek exit has hung over EU ministers for years, the main concern is that if Greece leaves there would be pressure on Spain and others to follow. The fear with regard to Spain is that if Greece leaves and prospers then

Spain may decide it would be advantageous to return to the peseta. After a huge property explosion followed by its unfortunate collapse, partly attributed to inappropriate interest rates applied as a result of being in the eurozone, the country has repaired, revitalised and rebuilt its infrastructure. The harsh reality of a Spanish exit has far-reaching ramifications. A return to the peseta would mean a minimum 40 per cent devaluation

against the euro forcing a massive rise in import charges. Tourism and exports would thrive but the main issue would be a potential run on the banks as customers would rush to empty their accounts at the prospect of losing 40 per cent.

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GREECE MUST STAY: Minister Luis de Guindos

Online gaming on rise INTERNET gaming is providing a welcome financial benefit for the Spanish Treasury. It is the one finance area that is booming and showing no signs of slowing up. The industry had a turnover of around €2 billion last year and that figure is up 24.5 per cent on 2013. Within the first quarter of 2015 the increase has already reached 13.4 per cent. Within the next year, 12 new companies will apply for gaming licences in Spain. The wide variety of games available encourages people to join gambling websites and the rapid rise in sales of tablets and smart phones has also been a contributing factor.

No decision is a bad decision Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

More opportunities are lost by procrastination than by any other business failing

www.michaelwalsh.es • 966 786 932

CAPTAINS of industry are often a source of sound business advice. Many such observations are inspirational and some humorous. I like Henry Ford’s: “If you think the price of a professional is too high wait until you try an amateur.” A business advisor and trade association introducer for 20 years, I knew more than most the challenges of decision-making. A constant source of surprise was the number of business proprietors incapable of making a decision. A simple low investment with guaranteed dividends would still elicit the tedious ‘I would like to think about it’ response. In exasperation I would say to my wife: “I wonder if they discuss the purchase of a couple of books of stamps with their wife.” This was the sum the investment

required. It is all very well to say ‘think about it before you sign on the dotted line’. I have seen more

The only business weakness is inability to make a decision

opportunities lost by procrastination than by any other business failing. Business rivals, quicker to spot a bargain, benefited instead.

The sales director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was once interviewed on behalf of a business magazine. The topic was decision-making. Here was a man whose job meant making decisions 1,000 times more demanding than those we consider life-changing. “The only business weakness is inability to make a decision. If you get it right, you and your company are rewarded. If you get it wrong, you learn from it. “If you cannot make a decision, the world moves on and you then have to also catch up,” he declared. A friend had been a sales director for Rockwell Inc in the US and Phillips, the Dutch conglomerate. He explained to me: “The American attitude is quite different from the British. “If in the US a salesman calls with a suggestion, you look at it and you make a decision one way or another. “The British boss, when he receives such a call, often won’t even look at it. Progress is based on the ability to make a decision.”

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ECONOMY Minister Luis de Guindos is to visit Cuba in July with the aim of boosting economic relations between the two countries.

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Cuba visit in July

Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

Petrol prices THE price of a litre of petrol is now costing on average €1.318 in Spain after a small increase over last week of 0.003 setting the price at the highest of the year so far.

Optimistic poll ACCORDING to a Pew Research Centre poll, 42 per cent of Spanish and 38 per cent of Brits were optimistic regarding their country’s economic future.

Job creation A PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) survey has shown that job creation in France, Germany, Spain and Italy is at a four-month high in both the manufacturing and service sector.

LET’S face it - it’s hot outside and it’s just going to get worse over the next few months! You might think to turn on the air conditioning, but this is an expensive solution to staying cool. So why not try and employ some cost-effective measures to help beat the heat? Shut Up Shop: Did you know that up to 30 per cent of unwanted heat comes from your windows, so by using your window shades, shutters or curtains you can lower indoor temperatures by up to 20 degrees. Keeping the summer light out basically prevents your home from becoming a miniature greenhouse, which is especially the case for southand west-facing windows. Insulated window films are a wise choice too as they work similarly to blinds. Another cooling idea is to put awnings, or trees in front of light-facing windows to protect your home from the sun’s rays. Cool Off Before Bed: There is nothing like a cool shower in summertime,

BARBECUE TIME: Take advantage of the summer evenings and keep your house inside cool. but a rinse before bedtime also brings down your core body temperature and washes off sweat so you can hit the hay feeling cool and clean. Also, it’s a good idea to have cotton sheets on the bed. Bed linens made of lightweight cotton are breathable and good at promoting ventilation and airflow in the bedroom.

Get Ceiling Fans: A ceiling fan is a cheap cooling investment that uses a fraction of the electricity of an air conditioning unit, but it is very effective. Switch Off the Lights: This may seem pretty obvious, but many people tend to forget about the heat generating power of light bulbs - even environ-

mentally friendly CFLs give off heat. Try to keep rooms cool by using lights minimally or not at all. Cook Outdoors: Using your oven in the summer is going to make your house hotter. Take advantage of summer evenings to barbecue outside, and keep your house nice and cool.

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Shuffling through Arrivals ordeal IT’S now hard work reaching England’s green and pleasant land LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT OH to be in England now that ‘summer’s’ there! Getting there is, of course, is a different matter entirely. Out of a 10-hour trip from Spain to the glorious Norfolk countryside, only two hours 40 minutes were actually spent in the air. A significant chunk of the trip is now taken up at Arrivals. Talk about from the sublime to the ridiculous! The new border controls really do take the whole tin. It had been previously mentioned to me that I could expect some extra delays on arrival, but nothing prepared me for the sight that met my gaze when I entered the Arrivals Hall at Stansted Airport. There before me materialised at least 200 travellers, all shuffling miserably along those awful zig-zag ribboned corridors. A meandering, brain-numbing journey that seems to take forever. A trip that leads you to keep passing the same faces over and over again until you fi-

DELAYS ON ARRIVAL: New border controls are a lengthy process. nally arrive at the reason for this, the latest ‘catch ’em at the border’ project. Not only do they want your passport details, they now also require a mug-shot. When you do finally reach the front of the line, uniformed individuals curtly order you to “proceed

through the low saloon doors when the green arrow shows.” You are then instructed to stand on the designated ‘footprints’, place your passport in the slot and look directly at the screen in front of you. Judging by the blaring alarms that kept screeching out, they were detecting about

one illegal alien a minute! Not that I saw any arrests, of course. Most of the alarms seemed to be triggered by little old dears, bewildered by the whole new border airlock technology. Even my machine instructed me to try again. Frankly it is now easier, and quicker, to enter Britain clinging to the underside of a truck. One thing that did get my interest, was the reaction of a fellow traveller behind me. He grunted his disapproval of it all and when I replied by stating that this was what the immigrants had done for us, went quite pale and with furtive, almost panicky glances around, made a point of ignoring me for the rest of the whole shuffling journey. Obviously still can’t state the obvious, Leapy, may offend someone. Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk Editor's note: In last week’s column Leapy wrote that the US would have to make war on Islamic State. This was changed in the production process to the Islamic World, which was not his meaning.

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Stay safe, keep to the speed limit HERE we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

OBEY THE LIMIT: Excessive speed is a major factor in road accidents. EXCESSIVE or inappropriate speed is one of the main contributing factors to road traffic collisions, with statistics showing speed is accountable for over 25 per cent of all road accidents in Spain. The maximum permitted speed on a road is indicated by means of a circular sign with a red border and the numbers in black. This is a mandatory speed limit sign known as R-301. The R-411 is a mandatory minimum speed required sign. This is a blue circle with white numbers in the centre. If your

vehicle is incapable of reaching this speed you will not be allowed to drive on it. The third signs relating to speed are the S-7 and S-9, which is an advisory maximum speed limit sign. It is a blue square with white numbers and denotes the advised maximum speed for that stretch of road. Some roads do not always display speed signs so it is important to know the limits. For example, on toll roads and motorways, the speed limit for cars and motorbikes is 120 kilometres an hour and the minimum speed is 60.

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Car registration confusion I WAS stopped by the Local Police in my UK plated car. I said I had been driving for two months in Spain, which was true, and showed them all my correct documents. They told me that I was only allowed one month before I needed to complete the registration process to import the car as a Spanish vehicle. I was sent to the I t d o e s a p p ea r that you have have missed something. Al t h o u g h y o u d o n o t mention it, you appear to be an official resident of Spain. In this case, the police are quite correct. A resident must operate a car with Spanish registration. Properly, you should have applied to import your vehicle at the time your residence certifi-

Customs Office in Malaga and told I had to declare my intention to import my car and pay taxes or return it to the UK. I decided to return the car to the UK. However, according to your article I am allowed 12 months on UK plates in Spain. Which is correct or have I missed something? N S (Costa del Sol)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

An official resident of Spain must operate a car with Spanish registration plates.

cate was issued. You can do this free of Spanish tax if you do it within a month of obtaining the residence certificate. The other information I gav e re late d only to non-residents, and the 12-month figure would only apply to the last six months of one calendar y e ar and the fir s t s ix months of the next. I trust this clarifies the matter for you.

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The turbulent demise of Flight AH5017 en route to Algiers Aviation in and out of the box Independent Aerospace Consultant appollo@consultant.com. Now living in the Costa del Sol, Geoff spent mor than 40 years working in the aviation industry.

ON July 24, 2014, Flight AH5017 departed Ouagadougou at 0227 CET for Algiers. The aircraft was an MD83 and was wet leased to Air Algerie by Swiftair, a Spanish charter operator. The aircraft had to weave its way around cumuli nimbus clouds as it made its way to 31,000 feet being the designated cruise altitude. The turbulence persisted. The workload in the cockpit was heavy and consisted of trying to change from one control centre to the next with some communication difficulties, adjusting the flight mode to en-

sure it was correct for turbulence penetration, controlling anti-icing requirements, trying to contact Ouagadougou including having other aircraft in the vicinity trying to relay their request to return, closely monitoring their weather radar to steer clear of the larger cumuli nimbus cells and reassuring passengers that all was well.

The airspeed change went unnoticed and the aircraft entered a high altitude stall

EXPERIENCED: The crew were very ‘high timers.’

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The aircraft during this period remained in auto flight mode. Unfortunately, the aircraft speed decayed from 340 knots to 160 due to the auto flight systems trying to sustain the cruise altitude but with in-

sufficient power; this went unnoticed and the aircraft entered a high altitude stall. (The wing looses all lift and can no longer fly due to the slow speed of the aircraft). It then spiralled into the ground killing all on board. The flight data recorder shows that attempts were made to return the aircraft to straight and level but sadly on a pitch black night with no outside reference horizon it is very difficult to recover from ‘unusual attitudes’ just using instrumentation. Boeing, now responsible for all MD-80 series aircraft, had previously warned this type can be vulnerable to speed decay particularly those in the vicinity of convective weather in warm temperature regions. If the airspeed is not monitored carefully the airspeed can bleed away to the point of a stall onset. A number of documented incidents are on file with fatalities.

On September 20, 2014, an interim accident report was issued jointly by the Mali Government and the French Regulatory Authority (BEA). This report showed the full details of the flight data recorder. These readouts clearly showed there was an uncorrected decay of airspeed and the aircraft stalled and spiral dived into the ground despite a late attempt to level and pull the nose back up. The crew were extremely experienced pilots and were very ‘high timers’ on the MD-80 series aircraft. The final report on the accident will probably be a further three years away - they usually wait until the dust settles and the law suits have fizzled out. The accident will be put down to pilot error due to the lack of attention given to the monitoring of the airspeed and allowing the speed to decay below acceptable limits.

YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION

Dressing down for the supermarket At the start of the summer season supermarkets have been asking scantily dressed customers to leave. Do you think there should be a bare minimum of clothing required to shop or are you happy to see people flashing the flesh at the meat counter?

SIMON ALLEN of Talleres Simon was not upset by the fact that people shopped showing more than they should in supermarkets he said, “To be honest, you don’t see much of that around this area, but if I do see people shopping with little on, it doesn’t bother me. You don’t see the Spanish out in

Simon Allen.

stores like that, it is usually the holidaymakers anyway, they wouldn’t do it back home as it is too cold! Why worry about that

Paul (left) and Jonathan (right).

when there are far more important things to think about, that’s what I think.” The Sky Doctor, Mark Wood is quite matter of fact with his answer, “If the

supermarkets want business then it should not really matter how shoppers dress, I can understand if there is sand being walked into the stores it’s a pain, but cleaners are usually on hand. To me it should be business that matters not what people are wearing.”

Mark Wood.

Paul Garrard of Discount Furniture Outlet didn’t really mind if it was in non- food stores as he remarked, “I don’t think people should walk around supermarkets with hardly anything on, it just doesn’t seem very hygienic. We have had people in our store, mainly non residents and I don’t get offended, but I don’t like to see it in food stores.” Paul’s work colleague, Jonathan Smyth had a very good point, he said “I know we have the warmer weather here on the Costa, but people walk around in things you would not walk around in at a store at home. Why should they think it is ok to do it here? The native Spanish don’t go shopping scantily dressed, just holidaymakers, but then again they are here for our lovely sunshine.”

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do. Bob Dylan

in history 1509: English King Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon, the first of his six wives. 1645: Cromwell’s Parliamentarian army defeats the Royalists at the Battle of Naseby. 1915: The British Women’s Institute is officially founded, encouraging women to become more involved in producing food as part of the war effort. 1917: The deadliest bombing raid on London of the First World War kills 162 people, including 46 children. 1955: Seventy-seven people die after a disastrous collision during the 24-hour motor race at Le Mans in France, when a car spins onto an embankment near the crowd then explodes. 1959: The hovercraft is hailed as the transport of the future when Christopher Cockerell’s invention is launched in Southampton. 1961: The celebrated Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev slips away from his security guards at a Paris airport and asks for political asylum in France. 1963: Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space. 1964: Nelson Mandela is jailed for life alongside seven other co-accused for plotting to destroy the South African state by sabotage. 1982: Britain and Argentina agree a ceasefire in the Falklands, the Argentinian forces making their surrender a few days later. 1987: Margaret Thatcher is elected for a third term, the first Prime Minister in 160 years to win three successive victories. 1991: Boris Yeltsin wins Russia’s first open election for president. 1996: A huge bomb planted by the IRA devastates parts of Manchester city centre on a busy Saturday afternoon. Around 200 people are injured, but there are no fatalities.

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Being a sex symbol has to do with an attitude, not looks. Most men think it’s looks, most women know otherwise. Kathleen Turner

World of English

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People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.

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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

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Kingsman: The Secret Service Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson, Michael Caine, Mark Strong, Mark Hamill, Taron Egerton Bond goes street, as an uber-secret and stuffy spy organisation facing a modern threat from a high-tech evil genius brings in an edgy young lad from a council estate for their training programme. Great and occasionally gory comic book fun from the team that made KickAss.

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Unscramble the name of a popular television cartoon character: ARMPIT SNOBS

A guy goes in for a job interview and sits down with the boss. The boss asks him: “What do you think is your worst quality?” The man says : “I’m probably too honest.” The boss says: “That’s not a bad thing, I think being honest is a good quality.” The man replies: “I don’t give a toss what you think!”

Unscramble the name of a famous London street and area (two words): THAT GRAND ONE

Hexagram

The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (CRUISE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

CHARTS

ROARED

CHILLS

ROBOTS

CRUISE (10)

SALUTE

JUMPED

SHARED

MEAGRE

SPEARS

METRES

STRIKE

PITTED

TACKLE

PLATES

TRAMPS

PRANKS

WRISTS

REACTS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Bitter 2 Coarse 3 Direst 4 Racket 5 Horses 6 Reason 7 Banker 8 Thence 9 Scenes 10 Bother 11 Deacon 12 Hearts 13 Header 14 Sharks 15 Potter 16 Blades 17 Castle 18 Spears 19 Closer 13 June Infanta Cristina of Spain, Royalty.

11 June, Hugh Laurie, Actor, 56. Best known for his comedy work with Stephen Fry and Blackadder, he claimed notoriety in the US playing the title role of Dr. Gregory House on the hit TV series, House, M.D. A true master of his craft, he managed to turn his talents from a British comedy actor, to a serious American role without detection. 12 June, George Bush, US President, 91. Son of Prescott Bush a US senator, and the 41st President of the United States, George Bush once served as vice president, congressman, ambassador, director of the CIA, and as a soldier in World War II. His son, George W. Bush became 43rd President. 14 June, Steffi Graf, Tennis Player, 46. The 22 grand slam titles winner and wife of Andre Agassi became the first tennis player to earn the ‘Calendar Year Golden Slam,’ by winning each Grand Slam tournament as well as the Olympic gold in 1988. She and Andre have two children, Jaden and Jaz. 15 June, Courteney Cox, Actress, 51. The borderline OCD Monica Geller character on Friends helped Courteney rise to stardom. Later receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her role on Cougar Town, she starred in the horror movie series Scream and married co-star David Arquette. 16 June, Phil Mickelson, Golfer, 45. World Golf Hall of Fame placed US golfer who won his first Masters tournament in 2004, then took the title again in 2006 and 2010. Becoming the first lefthanded player to win the US open as an amateur, he has won more than 40 PGA Tour events. 17 June, Barry Manilow, Singer, 72. The singer-songwriter and producer who recorded ‘I Write the Songs’ and ‘Mandy’ and known for his charity shows, once used to play the piano for Bette Midler for her performances. His most famous song is arguably ‘Copacabana.’

YOUR STARS CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A recent holiday has set your mind racing. This being a romantic time means that you can get a little overexcited. Your romance may not be set to last but you should fully enjoy it nonetheless. Relatives issue words of warning but they have only your best interests at heart. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Opposing opinions on a matter close to your heart see you hesitating. There is nothing wrong with asking for advice. The chances are that you know someone who has already been through your situation. Don’t let pride make you miss out on a solution. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Not everything in the garden is rosy but you are made of strong stuff. Your conviction that something is right helps you in discussions. Support given to a loved one may be misguided, especially if it is a huge financial gamble. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is a time to enjoy the present and look forward to the future. Don’t forget, along the way, to congratulate yourself for all that you have achieved in the last year. Sometimes you do not blow your own trumpet and people appreciate you in a quiet way.

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10-Star Quiz HARRY POTTER QUIZ All the question or answers contain the names Harry or Potter: 1. American singer-songwriter and actress Debbie Harry is best known as the lead singer of which new wave and punk rock band? 2. Banana Boat Song, Island in the Sun and Mary’s Boy Child were all UK Top 10 hit singles for which American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist? 3. Erik Weisz was the real name of which Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts? 4. In which long-running British children's comic did Pansy Potter The Strongman's Daughter first appear in December 1938? 5. In which LWT situation comedy, which ran from 1968 to 1972, did actor Derek Guyler did play the part of the pompous school caretaker Mr Norman Potter? 6. Skin, Heat, Lovely Days, Clues, Pitter Patter and Who Done It were the titles of the six episodes of which BBC television serial drama by Dennis Potter, first broadcast in 1986? 7. What is the real first name of the younger son of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, normally referred to as Prince Harry? 8. What is the surname of the character played by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry series of films? 9. Which (English) Premier League football team are nicknamed the Potters? 10. Which English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist is best known for her imaginative children's books, featuring animals such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit? 1. BLONDIE, 2. HARRY BELAFONTE, 3. HARRY HOUDINI, 4. THE BEANO, 5. PLEASE SIR!, 6. THE SINGING DETECTIVE, 7. HENRY (Charles Albert David), 8. Harry CALLAHAN, 9. STOKE CITY, 10. Beatrix POTTER.

Infanta Cristina of Spain, Duchess of Palma de Mallorca, is the younger daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain. She is seventh in the line of succession to the Spanish throne, after her siblings, Felipe and Elena and their children.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) An appetite for something new means that you tread unknown ground. It’s an exciting time when you may find it easier to do things alone. This does not mean you have to feel alone as others can be told of your progress. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Part of being ‘you’ is your independent mind. Some may try to change that this week. Why would someone want to make you more dependent on them? Could it be that they feel insecure? Giving reassurance may be all that is needed. We all feel the need for appreciation. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Trying to be everything to all people is tiring. No one knows this more than you. Give yourself a little time and space this week because it will make a great difference to your spirits. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Primarily, you are wanting to see

some appreciation. That is understandable given the efforts that you have made. Do not be annoyed, however, if it is a while coming yet. Others are not always as well tuned in as you. If necessary, use a go-between discreetly to make sure of progress. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Increased activity in your love life means less time to really concentrate on business. Make sure that priority financial matters are dealt with. Not doing so will see you kicking yourself later on. A close relationship is going well. There’s no reason to wonder why, the charm offensive is obviously working. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Keeping an eye on your health is particularly important at the moment. Because you have been active, it could be that you need to give yourself a bit of time. Pampering and just plain relaxing are all going to stand you in good stead during the coming week. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Opening your mind to a new idea has convinced you that it is time for a change in direction. This is such a time, but not all changes will be permanent. Give yourself a way out of any situation this week. Using your tact and charm, it will require only a little application to please everyone.

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 8 Good: 10 Very good: 15 Excellent: 18

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION calm clad clam clan clap claw clod clop coal cola cold cowl lamp land lawn load loam loan mold opal palm pawl plan plod plow wold clamp clomp clown copal modal nodal nopal almond dolman plowman CLAMPDOWN

SOUND OF THE WEEK How big, how blue, how beautiful Artist: Florence + the Machine Released June 1 on Island Records The third album from Florence Welch and her band was hotly anticipated and warmly received. Sounds shift from strings and soft vocals, to the more familiar full Florence holler on the louder, guitar driven tracks. Recent single St Jude is one of the standout tracks.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Cryptic

Across: 1 Series, 4 Garlic, 9 Agree, 10 Tenor, 11 Essen, 12 Targets, 13 Sparse, 15 Faiths, 19 Tornado, 21 Sepia, 23 Scars, 24 Evade, 25 Eating, 26 Defect.

Across 1 In the morning wild boar is heavenly food (8) 6 Mock low quality newspaper (3) 9 The best selection from Japanese literature (5) 10 Turn sea into land (7) 11 Ask about tree ant (7) 13 Haven for rock band (5) 14 Light material can turn red (6) 15 Challenging but heartless sweetheart (6) 19 Model enquires about jobs (5) 21 In German them strange hymns (7) 22 Novice Peg has a shower inside (7) 23 Nation, say (5) 24 The day before a girl is found (3) 25 Simplicity is a crime, note, in choppy seas (8) Down 2 Time son was changed, he’s wet! (7) 3 Whisky or old port? (3) 4 Former PM on head of state’s case (6) 5 Spaceman: a prelude to Saturn, strangely (9) 6 Steps taken to go up in the world (5) 7 Common drug (5)

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8 He’s entering wager by request (6) 12 Screen I’ve adapted from that day to this (4,5) 16 What the Poles wear that give them head colds? (3,4) 17 Crushed grapes for cheap smoke (6)

Code Breaker

18 Data about key parts of a gemstone (6) 19 Heading for the championship (5) 20 Small fish tremble (5) 23 Do wrong at home on Sunday (3)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents M and 14 represents X, so fill in M every time the figure 10 appears and X every time the figure 14 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.

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Down

7 Boxed in (7)

1 Alien (8)

9 Opposing military force (5)

2 Naked (4)

10 Chopper (3)

3 Breaks into pieces (6)

11 Promise of reimbursement in the

4 Gains knowledge or skills (6)

case of loss (9)

5 Large creature with antlers (8)

12 Seizes suddenly (5)

6 Mark or stamp (4)

14 Look over carefully (7)

8 See or hear differences (11)

16 Stealing from (7)

13 Strong drive for success (8)

18 Powerful effect or influence (5)

15 Wealth stored up (8)

19 Contented (9)

17 Demand (6)

20 Public transportation (3)

18 Defraud, cheat or falsify (6)

21 Chefs (5)

19 Unwell (4)

22 Handgun holder (7)

20 Wagers (4)

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

1 Cardigan, 4 Adds, 7 Roads, 9 Means, 11 Terms, 12 Adapt, 13 Supper, 15 Effect, 19 Boots, 21 Least, 23 Spare, 24 Shake, 25 Take, 26 Decadent. Down: 1 Curious, 2 React, 3 Almost, 5 Saint, 6 Saga, 8 Serve, 10 Share, 14 Pious, 16 Flats, 17 Torment, 18 Fleece, 19 Beast, 20 Stay, 22 Tease.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Encontrar, 8 Igual, 9 Autor, 11 Sums, 12 Peso, 14 Ears, 16 Left, 19 Ayuda, 21 Acebo, 22 Martillos. Down: 2 Nouns, 3 Owls, 4 Team, 5 Ant, 6 Limpiar, 7 Presion, 10 Use, 13 Old, 15 Abeto, 17 East, 18 Tall, 20 Uva.

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Across 1 Cangrejo (4) 3 Beds (5) 8 Por lo tanto (9) 9 The (pl, f) (3) 10 Such (of that kind) (3) 11 Taco (billar) (3) 12 Computer (9) 14 Cuevas (5) 15 Elbow (4)

Down 1 Horses (animals) (8) 2 Before (5) 4 Surname (8) 5 Garlic (3) 6 Frase (oración) (8) 7 Lazy (idle) (8) 11 Circus (entertainment) (5) 13 Day (3)

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as would have his ancestors. 5. Eleven Madison Park - New York, United States Originally opened in 1998, Chef Humm and Guidara began working at Eleven in 2006 and became owners in 2011. Devotion to their one multi-course tasting menu which is stimulated by the agricultural plenty of New York, has ensured this well-disciplined award winner set in art deco grandeur remains one of the best restaurants in the world. 6. Mugaritz - San Sebastien, Spain A hilltop in Spain’s Basque Country is the location from where Andoni Luis Aduriz and his eatery crafts its experience. A revolutionary restaurant offering contemporary cuisine takes a step outside the box. Referred to by some as the most adventurous restaurant in the world, you should prepare to be mystified. 7. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal London, UK Since January 2011, Chef Ashley PalmerWatts, has been at the helm of the former

Foliage situated at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Famed for its experiential food with a modern twist on traditional British recipes, his creative eye for detail coupled with a great enthusiasm for research has earned his place within Blumenthal’s, and on this list. 8. Narisawa - Tokyo, Japan A decidedly international restaurant with a more than cosmopolitan outlook, it stands out amongst its Tokyo contemporaries. Despite a heavy bias toward its French bedrock, unique Japanese products are still the focal point. Yoshihiro Narisawa cooking places a strong emphasis on nature and a keen commitment to the environment. 9. D.O.M. - Sao Paulo, Brazil Run by Brazilian chef Alex Atala, and known for the use of native Brazilian ingredients, Restaurant magazine has considered it the best restaurant in South America since 2006, and in 2012 it peaked at number four on this list. The former punk rocker, DJ and self-confessed party animal has spread his philosophy of using native Brazilian ingredients in haute cuisine and mesmerised a continent. 10. Gaggan - Bangkok, Thailand Indian born Gaggan Anand dropped onto the shores of Bangkok for a short visit in 2007, he never left. The selfconfessed Anti Academic childhood saw him fill his world with music and cooking. Apparently the number 10 best restaurant in the world was result of a drunken night with friends.

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App of the Week Bink App rewards snappers A new app from Bink aims to get consumers intermingling with brands in a fresh way, by taking photos of company logos in exchange for rewards. Bink wishes to tempt consumers with discounts or promotional merchandise after they take a smartphone snap of a logo placed, for example, on a billboard, in a shop window or on TV. Reports from Bink said it has already got firms including Coca Cola, Starbucks and The North Face.

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 18 Good: 23 Very good: 33 Excellent: 40

SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION nerd mend lend lent nuts trend rend rent rhea echo blend bend bent berm berth unto tout thou thief cent chef count cots cost cops chop chops chief chit helm herd heft sung stun stung stunt stout stop sound south spout spot outre outs oust ocher hound hots host hoist hops fuel faith pound pout pouts pots post pious tots

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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Building more homes just destroys the tranquillity we know and love WITH the announcement of the development of 1,800 new homes, on agricultural land, Nerja Town Hall has all but rung the death knell for the town's tourism industry. At present it is likely that there are more than 1,800 homes either not in use (including abandoned developments), in partial use or on sale in the town. So why this need for more houses? Family and friends, who over the years have holidayed with us, have without exception noted that Nerja has become brash, noisy, dirty, grid-locked with traffic and generally unpleasant. So much so that almost all of our friends holiday in Almuñecar, La Herradura and Salobreña. Nerja’s loss is another town’s gain. We purchased our home based on Nerja’s natural and tranquil charm. That has all but gone. Like our neighbours before us, we too will be moving further inland, to regain a tranquillity that Nerja Town Hall seems hell-bent on destroying. Nerja will lose out on much needed, year-round income. G Kenmore, Nerja (Malaga)

Remarkable lady THANK you for the article on Jacqui Phillips (Costa Blanca North Issue 1558). She is a remarkable lady who can achieve laughter and hope in one’s darkest hours. I met Jacqui 14 years ago, having had a mastectomy in the Perdrera Hospital. I was driven to Javea to meet a small group of ladies in a local restaurant. My left arm in plaster, I was asked why I was there. Having assured them that I had cancer, I was made to feel very welcome. The weekly meetings meant experiences were exchanged and worries talked over. The atmosphere was very positive that we would recover and there was much laughter; in fact, so lighthearted were we that one day we were approached by a delightful lady who asked how might she join our club. Could it be a theatre group?

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This photo was taken recently at the entrance to one of the parking areas on Fuengirola Port. After pondering the maths for two minutes we drove off and decided to find a proper parking meter regardless of cost. The sign is as clear as beach sand. Pete Woodall (By email)

It was gently explained to her that she did not qualify and indeed we hoped she never would. She walked away shaking her head in disbelief. Jacqui was an enormous help whenever it was most needed, and I’m sure a great help to our recovery and self-esteem. Jacqui remembers everyone’s name and is still working tirelessly, both in visiting the MABS charity shops and raising awareness, and giving inspiration to so many. A truly lovely lady. Thank you for your truly informative publication. PV French, La Jara (Alicante)

Cycle lane crazy CAN anyone tell me what idiot would get rid of 30 plus parking spaces, in preference for a cycle lane? This is at the medical centre in

Cabo Roig (Alicante) and there is now no parking near the clinic. Police are there every morning booking cars and towing away. I don’t think I have ever seen a cyclist there! The parking places they have taken are in a road that could be cycled down safely as it is a dead-end road, and there is no through traffic. All this along with the humps that damage our cars, what will they think of next? I wonder would anyone own up to this? Nathan Hall (By email)

Thanks EWN! THANK you for the article you have just published highlighting the problems of abandoned dogs in Javea (Costa Blanca North Issue 1561). We appreciate your help. Mandy Conway, President APASA animal sanctuary

Phone woes IT seems that the letter regarding Telefonica is the norm for this company! My own tale of woe started in August 2011, when cancelling a contract I had had for 30 months. This in itself was a Herculean task, but by persisting I got them to give me a cancellation number, name of the assistant and agreed date and time the event took place. The assistant, Carmen, informed me there would be a final invoice for €31.74 and that this would be taken in September. Well it was taken and a day later a further amount for €74.38, without my knowledge, was also taken. This unauthorised payment was refunded by the bank. Then the problems started. First of all Telefonica wrote demanding payment, still without itemising why. Soon they started bullying tactics utilising a different debt

agency every month. After six months of agency letters they finally ceased and I mistakenly thought they had corrected their error. Sadly not, roll forward to the present day and when I enquired through Movistar about the fibreoptics installed last month on our urbanisation they immediately requested the €74 and at the same time denied the knowledge that their very own company had installed the cables at the end of April! I’ve yet to hear a good word about Telefonica and wonder if they are just inefficient or blatantly corrupt. Derek Etherton, Pinos de Alhaurin (Malaga)

Fitting tribute Ric Polansky’s article (Almeria Issue 1561) about war hero and D-Day veteran Colonel Herbert ‘Bertie’ Finch nearing his 100th birthday struck a chord with one reader… CONGRATULATIONS to the hero of the article, and a happy birthday to boot. I was there on Sword Beach, but I’m only in my 99th year. It was not a lot of fun. The Big Bang got me on the first day, so phoning is not a goer now, as the ears took it badly. I was in Liverpool Broad Green Hospital for seven months. I won’t be able to get to go to my mates’ resting places by the beaches again, it’s a bit too much. But they WILL always be in my thoughts. Harry Fletcher, Sgt RE Comb Ops, Camping Los Gallardos (Almeria)

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The hidden perils of strimming 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.

THE Princess and I are dog sitting for our vacationing neighbours at the moment. Although we are presently owned by two cats that we rescued as tiny street ragamuffins a few years ago, we also love dogs and it makes a pleasant change to take the first walk of the day through the quiet neighbourhood at a relatively early hour. Armed with doodoo bags just in case, and a pocket full of biscuit treats (for being a good girl and pooping on waste ground and not the road, the dog not the Princess), it’s a pleasant experience. But it amazes me to see the amount of dog excrement left on the pavements and walkways of the urbanisation. The dog owners concerned believe that if nobody is watching, then leave it, because although during daylight hours doggy walkers can be seen assiduously attending to their pet’s bowel movements, it is obviously a different matter after dark. These thoughts link up conveniently with a message I saw on Facebook

VILLAGE LIFE: Some green areas could only be strimmed.

from an erstwhile friend in the village where we once lived. It was castigating dog owners who are allowing their animals to make regular deposits on the village recreation ground, and leaving them to be discovered by young kids and footballers. The message was in the form of a cartoon fairy flying off with a bag of something unsavoury, and captioned: ‘There’s No Such Thing as the Dog Poo Fairy!’ It reminded me of a time when, as a member of the Parish Council, I had made it my responsibility to keep the three village greens mown during the summer and in addition the cemetery and churchyard. There was something strangely relaxing about thrumming around on my shiny Kubota ride-on, pondering life’s mysteries. At the entrance to the cemetery was a narrow strip of grass that, because of its slope, could only be strimmed. This was fine unless the grass became overly long, which happened during our holidays away. Let me tell you, in spite of the mirth it created in the village at the time, it is no fun to suddenly encounter a wet Richard the Third with a high speed rotating nylon cord. To this day, there are those who still refer to me as ‘Freckles’!

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FIRST Ford cars were seen in Ireland in 1907 at the Irish Motor Show Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

ALTHOUGH a veteran of many car brands, I had not realised my favourite marque was built by an innovative company inspired by a fellow Irishman. I tried every car brand including the Seven Series BMW; what a mistake that was. The first car I ever owned was a Ford Prefect, bought for 50 sobs in the 60s. At the other end of life I am very happy with my third Ford Mondeo. Okay, I know that Henry Ford was American born and bred. However, his father, William Ford was a 21-yearold Irish farmer when he left West Cork in 1847. Under Irish law this makes the venerable Henry Ford an Irish national. In 1912, the pull of sentiment lured Henry Ford and

ANTIQUE CARS: Including a 1928 Ford Model A at Greenfield Village Old Car Festival. his son Edsel back to his father’s humble cottage and its 30 acres of land in Lisselane. Alas, three brothers were still resident. On the advice of a priest they refused to sell up. Henry, renowned for his pragmatism, withdrew his offer. He did take away the cottage hearth but rarely returned. His family, and indeed his

The first car I ever owned was a Ford Prefect, but now I am happy with my third Ford Mondeo.

place of birth, still pay tribute to their esteemed son. As with many Irish, English and Scottish family histories of the time, the Henry Ford odyssey is a fascinating saga of emigration and hardship. His father, William, had settled into a farming community in Dearborn, Michigan. His son, Henry, born in

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Different aspects of Spain PEOPLE have different reasons why they choose to live in Spain. For some it’s the food, wine and weather, for others it’s the culture, fiestas, or the nightlife. But for most of us it’s a culmination of the entire package. Although no country is perfect, we have chosen to live here because, all things given, we prefer it. The reason for that is the multifaceted lifestyle that has shaped Spain and its values over hundreds of years and is one that contains many aspects. It’s possible we might not agree with all of the ingredients that make up Spain’s big picture, but if one or two aspects of Spanish life didn’t exist, it wouldn’t be the country we know. In the same respect, if you were to remove potatoes from a stew, it would just be soup, Spain is what it is because of all the ingredients, good or bad, perfect or not so perfect. It would be a boring world if we all thought the same, fortunately we don’t. With all the wonderful attractions and experiences Spain has to offer, maybe we should concentrate a little more on the things we feel make us happy, and leave others to enjoy what they like to do. Somerset Maugham said: “Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.” And if life in Spain ever became dull, it doesn’t bear thinking about.

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HAPPY DONKEYS: Helping to create fire-breaks.

Donkeys help firefighting THE Happy Donkey Association is not the first organisation that springs to min d wh e n we t h in k about tackling forest fires. But preventing forest fires is a top notch career for donkey s o f Do ñ a n a N ational Park in Andalucia. O ne o f t h e m a in weapons the fire brigade has against forest fires is creating fire-breaks in the vegetation so the fire cannot spread. However, in remote inaccessible areas this proves virtually impossible for humans. This is where the popular, friendly and very hungry heroes step up to the mark. The small diligent donkeys are in the process of making f i r e - b r e a k s in Doñan a , wh i c h e x t e n d s across p a r t s o f Se v i l l a, Cadiz and Huelva. With summer ’s arrival so incr e a se s t h e r i sk o f fires, but once the famous hero donkeys get started, there are not many tufts of dry grass left standing to burn. It is an activity that attracts a lot of attention as it really is effective, says Vice-Pr e si d e n t o f Th e Happy Donkey Associa-

tion, Wendy Clements. A c c o rd in g to rep o rts from the National Park, “fireman donkeys are alrea d y in th e p ro c e s s o f clearing the zone, where it is difficult for people to move around. “These specialised donkeys have learned to eat the dry grass in a systematic way so as to create a th o ro u g h cle a rin g th at serves as quite effective fire-breaks.” “People know us, even fro m o u ts id e D o ñ an a, ” said Wendy proudly, “firemen fro m th e to w n o f G la s g o w h a v e b ec o me frien d s w ith o u r h ard working animals. Many people outside Spain only know the park because of our famous donkeys,” she said T h e H ap p y D o n k ey s have worked hard to make fire-breaks in the past two years, and have become q u ite fa mo u s . N e a rly 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 v is its to th e ir w e b s ite - ma in ly fro m abroad - prove how popular they are. S o mu c h s o , th e d o n keys have also been given a ‘jo b o ffe r ’ in S e v illa, which the association is currently considering

TAKE special care of your dog in hot summer months as dogs have inefficient cooling systems compared to humans. The sweat glands are in the tongue and paw pads, the primary method of sweating being the obvious one of panting. If a muzzle or a respiratory blockage interferes with this ability to pant, a dog may overheat quickly. Obese dogs suffer most. Never exercise a dog in the heat of the day and keep his weight under control. Make sure there is plenty of shade and water. Temperatures of more than 40ºC can result in rapid panting, bright red gums, tongue and other mucus membranes, vomiting, watery and bloody diarrhoea and staggering. Thick saliva is also a sign of an impending heat stroke. If a dog is not treated immediately it is possible that coma, respiratory collapse and death can result. If there are signs of heat stroke cool the

KEEPING COOL: Never exercise a dog in the heat. dog off by submerging it in tepid water before taking it to a vet. Flap a towel to fan the dog and allow gradual cooling. Cooling a dog that is in shock too fast with cold water can cause further problems, even hypothermia. Certainly do not use ice water as this could result in a narrowing of the arteries to the skin, meaning the dog will retain the heat longer. Do not leave dogs in cars even with the windows down. If you see a dog in an unattended car in hot weather for more than five minutes call the police. Keep water

in the boot of the car and out of the sun, dogs do not like warm or hot water. Hot pavements, tarmac and sand on a beach can burn paws. Jogging with your dog running behind is also unwise as is making your dog run behind a car. Remember young or small dogs take 10 steps to our one and young dogs need most of their energy for growing. Don’t clip long-haired dogs too short otherwise there is the danger of the skin being sun burnt, their coats are for protection against cold weather and the sun.

Good ways to keep in touch when away from your pet By Lamia Walker of HouseSitMatch - HouseSit Match (www.housesitmatch.com) WHILE away from home many owners do miss their pets even if they know they are being well looked after. For that reason it is good to hear of creative ways people have on keeping in touch with their loved animals even when on the other side of the world. It is also good to hear of the ways pet-sitters can make the ex-

perience good, not just for the pets but the owners too. Here are some tips: 1. Ask for a Meet & Greet - meet before the house-sit if possible. 2. Keeping in touch - Ask the owner how to keep in touch, e.g. social media, email, etc. 3. Key contacts - keep key phone numbers and docu-

mentation to hand. 4. Regularly share pet snaps - it is great to have friendly snaps of the pets. I share via email, Instagram or Facebook by Private Message depending on the owner’s preference. 5. Write out feeding and other routines - make a daily guide. 6. Garden specifics - learn

specifics about the garden, e.g. pet no-go areas. 7. Date the post; ask if you should forward any letters. 8. Clean up after the pets. 9. Buy fresh milk and bread - for returning holidaymakers. www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508

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Pesticide exposure may increase the risk of ADHD

AT LAST the wheels are in motion with my radiotherapy which were mainly sore and dry skin and fatigue. He also went through a series of health questions and asked me how I felt emotionally after my mastectomy and chemotherapy. Then I was called in for my first session. I was asked to strip to

Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving AT last I have started radiotherapy which is a very positive step. It seems as though I have been talking about it forever and now at least the wheels are in motion. I have been smearing Sativa cream on the area to be radiated like it’s going out of fashion. I was told that with skin like mine I’d have to apply it at least three to four times a day to moisturise myself sufficiently to handle the side-effects of radiotherapy. I started the treatment on June 2 at the Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga. My appointment with the nurse was in the evening. I went along and down to the basement of the hospital and waited to be called. On the dot of my appointment my name was called out. I spent half an hour with the specialist nurse who explained the possible side-effects

It was great to see the smiles on people’s faces and the hair on their heads! A sense of optimism pervaded as we could all start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

the waist and put on the typical green gown. This I was told to keep and bring with me for every session. Then into the radiotherapy room I went. I was asked to lie down and then raise my arms above my head

and hold a bar. I had to incline my head to the opposite side of the area to be treated and stay absolutely still. It took them a while to move me into the correct position as they had to align everything with the markings on my body to ensure they radiated the correct area. Once this was done we started. The machine, a giant robot, moved around me making funny noises. It didn’t hurt but I was relieved when I got the instruction to relax my arms because I had the itchiest nose ever! By the weekend I will have had four sessions of radiotherapy and so far so good. I will have 15 in total and we shall see how I feel at the end of it all. For the moment it is the weekend so I get to rest and start the next sessions from Monday to Friday. On a positive note it was lovely to bump into lots of people that I had met during my chemotherapy. It was great to see the smiles on people’s faces and the hair on their heads! A sense of optimism pervaded as we could all start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Tiredness can affect eating habits FOOD intake is implicated in many chronic health issues A PERSON’S sleeping habits could explain their eating habits as scientists believe the two are linked. Researchers said the less you sleep the more you are likely to eat, which can lead to problems like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease in the long run. The researchers, from the University of Nebraska, said that the lack of sleep and tiredness affects the hormones controlling appetite so people feel more hungry. The study’s authors, Alyssa Lundahl and Timothy D Nelson said: “It is well recog-

Lack of sleep and tiredness affects the hormones that control appetite, so people feel more hungry.

nised that food intake is implicated in many chronic health issues including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, and diet is often a target of treatment to prevent the onset of these conditions. Understanding the mechanisms linking disrupted sleep

patterns to increased food intake is important for informing both prevention and treatment interventions for chronic health conditions.”

LESS SLEEP: The more you are likely to eat.

ADHD: Hyperactivity link was stronger in boys. A PESTICIDE commonly found in household products could triple a boy’s risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Scientists have warned that symptoms of the condition, notably hyperactivity, were found to be associated with exposure to pyrethroid pesticides; an ingredient found in many com-

mon insecticides and some insect repellents. Experts at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre noted the link was stronger in boys than in girls. In the USA the use of the two most commonly used organophosphate pesticides; containing organic compounds with phosphorus, was banned from residential use in 2000.

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Add value to your home with an extension INCREASING the square-metreage of living space will increase your property’s value John Graham The property expert THROUGHOUT Spain, there is an increase in home-owners choosing to extend their homes and although the costs of building an extension can be significant, it is one of the best ways to gain extra living space and add considerable value to your home. Unfortunately, I know of many cases where building extensions have gone horribly wrong and resulted in heavy fines, expensive legal costs and demolition. When I have studied the circumstances of each case, almost 100 per cent of the problems were totally avoidable, if the owners would have had the right professional advice and service before starting or carrying out the work. If you are thinking of building an extension to your villa or apartment I would like to share a few professional dos and don’ts with you, which should help you avoid any problems.

MORE SPACE: Extensions are becoming more popular in Spain. Don’t overspend. Do think realistically about a comfortable budget for your extension and leave sufficient funds for furnishings and other contingency costs. Don’t try to cut corners. Do the job professionally and hire an architect or surveyor to act on your behalf to prepare the design, drawings, documentation, licences and su-

pervision of the builders’ work. Do check that the total build square-metre volume allowed for your property is not exceeded. Don’t rush the important job of design. Do spend sufficient time with the architect or surveyor on discussing every detail of the design. Making changes later can be costly once work has started.

Do make sure the extension design has a sense of continuity and matches the rest of your property. Don’t hire the builder direct. Do ask the surveyor to arrange reputable builders to quote for the work and select the best builder for you. Don’t overbuild. Do keep your extension within the boundary limits of your property. Don’t start work until planning approval is confirmed in writing. Do apply for planning permission - obra menor, obra major - ensure work meets local building regulations, owners’ association compliance and is agreed in writing. Do register your extension in the title deeds at the notary, land registry and rates office. Follow my brief tips and you should have a smooth experience and enjoy all the benefits of your new extension. If you need further advice or a professional service for your extension please contact me: John Graham FGIS 020 32 900 983/+34 657 337 477 gk.ipad@me.com

Water makes up bulk of community insurance claims ON THE UP: Prices are increasing in coastal areas.

Costas are bucking negative price trend SLIGHT drop in property prices for first quarter of 2015 By Jo Harvie A SLIGHT drop has been registered in property prices for the first quarter of 2015, according to several analyses, although the Costas are bucking the trend with prices increasing. The Ministry of Public Works’ figures found a small year-on-year decrease in the average cost per square metre of housing, with the first quarter of 2015, 0.1 per cent lower than the

same period last year. The average comes in at €1,457.9 per square metre. The drop, however, is the slightest fall in prices registered since the property bubble burst, yet another indication of stabilisation in the market. According to the ministry, however, a few regions registered small increases, including Valencia (0.69 per cent) and Andalucia (0.05 per cent).

DAMAGE caused by water leaks makes up the bulk of claims placed by the 734,000 communities of owners in Spain that hold insurance policies. The CAFMadrid Professional College of Administrators reported that leaks are the first cause of claims, followed by damage to glass and fires. Of the 815,000 claims placed per year, more than half (approximately 440,000) involve water, a problem which generates a daily expense for insurance companies of about €465,000. The second most common claim on the list was for damaged glass, with 66,000 cases per year leading to expenses of €11.6 million. Although less frequent, claims for fire damage are one of the most expensive for insurance companies, costing an estimated €44 million per year. A study by the college found that 60 per cent of community residents did not know whether their building or complex was insured or what was covered if it was, meaning they could be missing out if uninformed of things they could claim for,

LEAKS: Source of majority of claims. or even unconsciously breaking the law by not having obligatory insurance.

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Ensure you grow some vitamins to eat as human nature intended SLOW FOOD movement recommends we should try and eat local produce to sustain the local economy Growing your own in an allotment means you can focus on fruit and vegetables with the greatest beneficial vitamin and mineral contents.

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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

DAILY we read adverts and articles attempting to persuade us to buy manufactured vitamin tablets to supplement vitamin deficient diets. How much better to eat the vitamins as nature intended them by growing and eating fruit and vegetables that are known to contain the main vitamins and minerals that we apparently need for continuous good health or for recovery of illnesses. Interestingly the labels on some bottles of vitamin pills include the note ‘Not intended as a substitute for a balanced diet.’ Further, health authorities worldwide now recommend that we eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day for their vitamin and mineral contents, while others emphasise that these are best if fresh and grown ecologically/organically without the use of chemical fertilisers, insecticides and fungicides. In addition the Slow Food movement recommends we should try and eat local produce to sustain the local economy and reduce distribution and warehousing costs. So let’s do it by growing our own in containers on apartment terraces, in raised beds in small gardens, in the open garden or if convenient an allotment/huerto. The great advantages are that you can focus on growing those fruits and vegetables with the greatest beneficial vitamin and mineral contents and harvest each day just what is required for each meal or day to prevent storage degradations. To help you understand which vitamins, minerals etc are of benefit to your wellness and which vegetables and fruits are beneficial, de-

scriptive tables are included in my book ‘Living well from our garden - Mediterranean style.’ Incidentally I am interested in talking about this topic as well as general gardening topics to social and gardening clubs. Whatever you select to grow consider including anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory vitamin/mineral rich foods. Include plenty of dark green acelga (chard) and spinach leaves, sprouting broccoli, tomatoes, nasturtium flowers and leaves, rocket, garlic, onions, tomatoes, radishes, beetroots and carrots. As for fruit, aim to be able to harvest something on every day of the year to give seasonal diversity ranging from vitamin C packed mandarins and oranges from October to May, red raspberries from May to November and by planting a perpetually flowering and fruiting Lunar lemon tree, healthy lemons can be harvested 365 days a year. As a novelty plant try a Citrus medica var.sarco-

FRUIT & VEG: Eat at last five portions a day.

dactylis lemon tree. The common name is Buddha’s hand as it resembles a half open fist. There is little if any juicy centre but the thick skins are excellent for grating. And remember that working in the garden, on the vegetable plot or in the orchard stimulates the production of natural vitamin D, especially when most needed during the shorter winter days. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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How clever is your dog? Website uses games to find out OWNERS can learn more about how their dog thinks By Lorna Eade IS your dog playing dumb to get its own way? Have you ever wondered why your pet runs round in circles, or barks at random things? It could be all down to their personality type. The Dognition site, based in North Carolina, uses questionnaires and games to help dog owners determine how empathetic their pet is, how clever it is at solving problems, whether it is choosing to ignore you or genuinely doesn’t know what you’re saying. Dogs, like us humans, have personality types with character traits and these can be compared to other dogs of the same breed, age and size, as well as other breeds. It can be used by owners to learn more about how their dog thinks, train their pet more effectively or help decide which breed of dog to get next. Pet owners begin by filling out a personality questionnaire about their dog, including whether it is well-behaved, whether it listens to

instructions, how it responds to being left alone or told off and so on. Based on the results of this test, the owners are given a series of science-based games, designed to test a dog’s level of empathy, communication, cunning - including whether they are trustworthy and loyal, or wily and devious - memory, and reasoning abilities. Empathy involves reading and responding to the emotions of others. Communication tests how a dog uses information from others to learn about their environment. To test Cunning the games see how dogs use information to avoid being found out when they do something wrong. The Memory game tests how the dogs use past experiences to influence future choices, and Reasoning looks into how the dog finds a solution to a new problem. Once the owner plays the games, all the results are fed into the database and Dognition creates a detailed Profile Report that explains how the dog thinks.

Each dog is also categorised into one of nine personality types, including Einstein, Expert, Socialite, Stargazer, Charmer, Renaissance, Protodog, Maverick and Ace. For example, the Renaissance Dog is a pet which is ‘good at a little bit of everything’ and Socialites are outgoing pets that are easily excitable. The report also compares the results to other dogs of the same breed, age and size, as well as dogs from other breeds, to see whether the trait is specific to the breed or the individual.

This can help determine how a dog needs to be trained. If a dog doesn’t listen but understands the command they might not be cunning, they might instead need a specific method of communication such as eye contact. “These are science-based games that should be very fun to play with your dog, for both human and dog alike. And while you’re doing it, you can know that you are participating in actual science that can be used to help dogs,” said Dognition founder Dr Brian Hare from Duke University, who added:

“At the same time, it can reveal how your individual dog is thinking.” All the results are anonymously stored so scientists can research dog behaviour and cognition and Dr Hare and his team want to gather the data to analyse why some dogs or breeds communicate more effectively with humans, while others are more sociable. Find out more at the Dognition https://www.dognition.com/ Why dog slobber can boost your mood A study has discovered that getting kisses from a dog can make an owner feel happier. Linda Handlin from the University of Skövde in Sweden found owners who kissed their dogs the most had higher levels of oxytocin than other owners. Oxytocin is known as the ‘hug hormone’ because it is released when someone is touched by a person they love, including a partner or a child. It is also released after eating tasty food. Oxytocin can reduce stress levels and blood pressure.

PERSONALITY: Dogs are categorised into nine different types: Einstein, Expert, Socialite, Stargazer, Charmer, Renaissance, Protodog, Maverick and Ace.

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Any parking troubles? It’s no problem for BMW SOON cars will also be able to find that illusive parking space

Lottery winner faces prison EUROMILLIONS winner Ryan Magee from Belfast could be jailed after his 13th motoring conviction in seven years. The former lottery millionaire, who splashed out £170,000 on a Ferrari a day after scooping £6.4 million, has been given 200 hours community service for driving offences, and could face jail if he doesn’t comply.

Wasted trips NEW research from Direct Line for Business shows that almost 50 per cent of van drivers are carrying around unnecessary cargo. The study found that 1.53 million - 44 per cent - of van drivers admit that around half of their cargo is not necessary.

CONNECTEDDRIVE: A solution that will be able to shorten the search for parking spaces. By Steve Walsh NOT only have cars learned how to park themselves, soon they will be able to find that illusive parking space as well. BMW have announced ‘ConnectedDrive’ and have developed in-

1st car-maker to understand the importance of connectivity between cars, drivers and their surroundings.

telligent parking search solutions. The next step in Connected Navigation and on-street parking prediction. BMW was one of the first car-makers to understand the importance of connectivity between cars, drivers and their surroundings, and with BMW ConnectedDrive it has gone on

Glorious Festival of Speed THE Festival of Speed and the Revival are basically the largest motoring garden parties in the world, and June 26-28 will see Goodwood buttering scones and cutting the crusts off the cucumber sandwiches to start the season off. This year is to be marked with a legendary Cobra reunion. Fifty years since the debut of one of the most iconic GT cars of all time - the Shelby Daytona Coupe - the only cars of their kind will be together again at Goodwood, with a never-before-seen collection of the V8 racers. Just six Daytona Coupes were ever produced and all of them are set to appear at the Revival. Two will race in the showpiece RAC Tourist Trophy on the Sunday, while all

six will take part in a special demonstration run each day. Based originally on the British AC-Ace, the Cobra came into being after legendary American racer Carroll Shelby one of only two men to win at Le Mans

in an Aston Martin - began fitting Ford V8 engines and strengthened gearboxes to rebodied machines from the Thames Dittonbased constructor. And the rest is legend!

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SPORT Congratulations to our Bradders, Barcelona, Lewis, and Frankie D. 11 - 17 June 2015

In the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic, after beating Rafael Nadal and then Andy Murray, was beaten on red clay by Swiss superstar Stan Wawrinka in the men’s singles final.

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CHAMPIONS GALORE • BARCELONA are the 2015 Kings of Europe. They beat Juventus 3-1 in last Saturday’s Champions League final in Berlin to lift the trophy for the fourth time in nine years. • Impeccable Lewis Hamilton, from his 44th pole start and driving car number 44, made up for his Monaco disappointment by winning last week’s Canadian Grand Prix in style. • Frankie Dettori is back!

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The Italian jockey (44) won his second Epsom Derby last Saturday on 13-8 favourite Golden Horn, trained by John Gosden, whose other horse, and my tip, Jack Hobbs, finished second. Twenty four hours earlier, 50-1 outsider Qualify won the Oaks. • World, Olympic and Tour of France winner Bradley Wiggins set a new world record last Sunday for the ‘hour race’ on a bike! The human pedal machine cycled 54.526 km (34.2 miles) in 60 minutes. Well done Bradders… Top man.

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BARCELONA: Won the Champions League cup final to lift the trophy for the fourth time in nine years.