ISSUE NO. 1562
11 - 17 June 2015
MALLORCA
YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
A bumper year in store THE signs are positive that 2015 will surpass last year’s figures
By Maria José Fernandez ALL evidence indicates that this year’s tourism results in the Balearic Islands will be some of the most positive since the financial crisis began. The Hotel Industry Federation of Mallorca (FEHM) said the high tourism season of 2015 - which includes the months between May and October - will surpass all figures registered last year in terms of number of visitors, revenue and
overnight stays. They have also foreseen an increase in sales volume of up to 5 per cent in the main European markets, and up to 20 per cent in the Spanish tourism sector. The FEHM analysed data collected by the main tour operators in Germany, Britain and other countries in Central Europe (TUI, Thomas Cook, JET2, Der Tour, Schauisland and FTI). In addition, Spanish operators have been canvassed, and they predict growth which would
consolidate the positive trend registered during the past months. Palma airport has seen a 4.13 per cent increase in arrivals between January and April, 154,176 visitors more than last year, which has been accredited as the best ‘low season’ of the past 10 years. Port authorities have also announced that cruise-ship tourism is expected to break all records during the year, with an estimated number of 1,587,000 visitors, 18.8 per cent more than in 2014.
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Unholy thieves strike at Can Picafort church GUARDIA CIVIL police officers are currently looking for those responsible for a theft of cash and food from the Can Picafort church. The thieves are said to have taken the money from
the collection box as well as non-perishable food they found in an annexed b as e me n t, b e lo n g in g to charity Caritas. It is thought the thieves got into the basement by forcing a window.
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All inclusive is now not so popular in Mallorca THE holiday package being offered is showing signs of change
Cemetery project THE main entrance of Palma’s municipal cemetery is currently undergoing renovation works. They began on June 2 and are expected to be completed in a period of around three months. A total of €39,036 will be spent on the project, which includes the cleaning of the façade and the installation of a new lighting system. ISLAND HOTELS: Would now prefer to offer bed and breakfast or half board.
Pricey island holiday THE most expensive prices for an overnight stay in June have been found in the Balearic Islands, according to online site Trivago.com.
With Catalonia, the Islands are the only region that surpasses the national average of €112 per night in June, with an average of €157 per night.
By Maria José Fernandez THE latest statistics of Mallorca’s Tourism Department display a change of trend in the hotel industry.
The number of hotels on the island which offer tourists an ‘all inclusive’ holiday package has significantly decreased since 2010. Back then, a total of 165 hotel establishments with
81,078 places in Mallorca were ‘all inclusive’ and represented 18 per cent of the sector. The current percentage now sits below 12 per cent, according to the Tourism Department,
as hotel owners forecast that a 3 per cent growth in prices could be achieved by adopting the bed and breakfast or half board offers, which have proved to be more profitable.
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Deadly swim
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Austrian man dies
Bonfires of San Juan
AN AUSTRIAN man, aged 83, died last Sunday by drowning in Peguera’s Playa Palmira. Medical staff performed artificial respiration but were unable to save his life.
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ALICANTE celebrates the coming of summer with a fiery fiesta
Stubble fire Traffic diverted A STUBBLE fire which started on Saturday next to the Andratx motorway reached the first barrier of Palma’s Prison. Authorities believe the cause may have been a cigarette end thrown by a driver.
Uni exams Deciding their future A TOTAL of 3,884 students have taken or will take the university access exams ‘Selectividad’ in the Balearic Islands, finishing today, Thursday.
Pricey rooms Most expensive in Spain
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Princess attends funeral
LAS FALLAS: Giant wooden and cardboard figures are consumed by the bonfires.
By Steve Walsh THE coming of summer is celebrated in Alicante with the bonfires of San Juan (Las fallas). With a spectacular display of fireworks, music and colour, thousands of people flood the city streets where they and fascinated tourists experience this age-old fiery fiesta. Traditionally, the people of Alicante would flock to the countryside in order to celebrate the arrival of summer. They would gather for a festive dinner and wait for nightfall before taking a
55,000 Euros is the amount of cash footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother Dolores Aveiro was caught carrying as she tried to board a flight from Madrid to Lisbon. She was allowed to continue on her way, but had to leave all but the €10,000 legally permitted behind.
midnight swim in the sea. Nowadays, midnight is when the fun begins. The town bursts into life with thousands of thunderous firecrackers being let off in the streets as bonfires are lit to dance around and fireworks’ displays fill the night sky. Since 1928, and for several days each June, Alicante resounds to the spectacle of huge bonfires burning on the beaches through the night. The fire devours enormous cardboard and wooden figures which go up in flames as revellers party the night away and teenagers and children jump over the fires.
THE Infanta Cristina has appeared in public with her brother King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia for the first time in more than a year to attend a funeral service for Prince Kardam of Bulgaria at the San Jeronimo el Real church in Madrid.
Quote of the Week Once again the government has announced something big that will cost and mean little” said Comisiones Obreras trades union referring to a measure to increase pensions for women with two or more children as of January 1, 2016. It will only affect new pensions and not those already being paid.
Same old in Magaluf despite new laws NEW laws approved by the town council attempting to improve the alcohol-infused reputation of Magaluf have not scared away tourists who continue to crowd streets. “Fine me, do whatever you
want, I’m going to get mortal on the street and I don’t care,” Hannah MacDonald, a 19-yearold on holiday from Scotland told the Daily Record. New laws came into effect on Tuesday, including stricter
regulations on pub-crawling tours, which will be limited to a maximum of 20 people, the prohibition to drink alcohol in the streets of tourist areas between 10pm and 8am, and the prosecution of anyone caught
‘balconing’ (jumping from a balcony to a pool or another balcony). Business owners have shown their scepticism at the new laws and their future application, and doubt that they will be com-
plied with. In addition, they complained about the increased presence of authorities, saying it would potentially dissuade tourists from visiting the area. “Everything’s the same for now,” said one bar owner.
HOTEL room prices in the Balearic Islands have been declared the most expensive in the country at an average of €157 per night, while the Spanish average sits at €112, reported trivago.com.
False goods Items flattened 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 at Lago de Playa de Muro.
Homes lost 600 repossessions DURING the first three months of 2015, a total of 600 repossessions took place in the Balearic Islands, out of which 353 were main residences.
More donors Increase in blood BLOOD donations in the Balearics have seen a 1.81 per cent increase in 2014, according to data released by the Spanish Federation of Blood Donors (Fedsang).
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Cathedral’s neighbours defend the right to park ‘DON’T ignore us!’ insist residents to city council By Maria Jose Fernandez
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THE Palma Cathedral area neighbourhood association has requested that the city council takes into account their right to park when applying restrictions at the attraction. This request comes a week after the heritage association ARCA petitioned the government to ban parking at the viewpoint and its inner square during the day, to help preserve the area. Residents have demanded their rights be heard before any decisions are taken, and for the government to consider the disadvantages resulting from the widespread increase of tourism, the lack of control on access to the area, the number of taxis and horse carriages and frequent religious, military and civil events in the cathedral. “A great number of senior citizens and families live in the
TOURIST ATTRACTION: But the area around the Cathedral is home to many. area, and they need to park relatively close to their homes,” read the statement issued by the neighbourhood association,
adding, “The parking places at the viewpoint are more than half of the total places in our neighbourhood.”
“The centre of Palma is turning into a theme park for the exclusive use of tourists,” the statement concluded.
Used car prices go up in the Islands THE average price of second-hand cars in the Balearic Islands has seen a 10 per cent increase in May, reaching a total of €11,322, according to online site coches.net.
“The financial upturn has resulted in the market receiving younger vehicles with low-mileage, which in turn, makes the price rise,” said head of the website’s marketing department, Marcel Blanes.
The most common second-hand car sold in the Balearic Islands was the Renault Megane. In May, more than 150,000 used cars were sold in Spain, according to the Institute of Automotive Studies (IEA).
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Hugh Laurie filming series THE British actor is currently in Palma shooting six episodes By Maria JosĂŠ Fernandez BRITISH actor Hugh Laurie is currently in Palma de Mallorca to shoot six episodes of new BBC series The Night Manager. On this occasion, the well-loved actor will play the role of a luxury hotel director. Scenes were shot at the Bahia Mediterraneo restaurant on Thursday, June 4 and the team will be filming at a medical clinic in the centre of Palma, under the direction of Oscar-winning direc-
HUGH LAURIE.
Industrial production drops INDUSTRIAL production (IPI) in the Balearic Islands dropped by 2 per cent in April if compared with the same month of the previous year. This figure sits below the national average, which registered an increase of 2.7 per cent, according to the data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The Islands’ decrease is smaller than the drop registered in March when the IPI fell by 2.4 per cent.
tor Susanne Bier. The Night Manager is the TV adaptation of a novel by British writer John le Carre, published in 1993. It tells the story of Jonathan Pino (Tom Hiddleston), an ex-soldier who works by night as the receptionist of a hotel but ends up involved with an intelligence agency. His mission will be to gain the trust of Richard Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie), suspected of being an arms dealer.
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Palmanova police keep busy GUARDIA CIVIL in Palmanova arrested a total of four people for different crimes last week. The first, a 33-year-old Serbian man, was arrested at Magaluf beach on suspicion of robbery. Police reported having seen the man throwing two mobile phones on the ground when he noticed the authorities. The devices were returned to their owners. A Polish man was also arrested in Palmanova as an arrest order had been issued against him in Valencia. Another 27-year-old man was intercepted when escaping from the authorities and found to have seven ecstasy pills and €225 in cash in his possession, according to the police report. Finally, a 42-year-old man from Senegal was reportedly caught dealing marihuana on a street in Magaluf.
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Island coasts get squeaky clean for summer season WATER and environment quality agency uses 15 boats to gather waste By Maria Jose Fernandez THE service for contamination prevention and cleaning of water and beaches on the Balearic Islands eliminated 14,131 kilos of waste in May. The service, which became operational
on May 1 and runs to September 30, is being carried out by the Balearic Agency for Water and Environment Quality (ABAQUA), with the help of 33 ships that sail along the coasts to remove solid waste from the water, prevent contamination, preserve the water’s quality and contribute
to the safety of swimmers and sunbathers. The 15 boats in charge of the service in Mallorca eliminated 7,188 kilos of waste during May, the most common residues being plastics (35.7 per cent), wood (34.8), followed by algae (13.5) and organics (9.6 per cent).
Regional government lifts protection order on tree zones preserved ‘by error’ THE Regional Government of the Balearic Islands has put forward a measure that will remove protection from seven areas of holm oaks that were considered worthy of preservation in 2001. The government alleged that there was a mapping error and that no holm oaks, an
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number of holm oak protected areas which will no longer be preserved by law
oak with spiny, holly-like leaves native to Mediterranean areas, exist in the areas. The soon-to-be unpro-
tected zones are in the Puig de Santuiri (Pollença), Alcudia, Son Ramis (Inca), Carrossa and Bellpuig (Arta) and Son Ferra (Esporles). This measure comes after several local landowners complained to the Environment Department that they were not able to build on the
land covered by the preservation order. The family owner of the Son Ramis cottage in Inca announced four months ago that they intended to pursue legal action if the government rejected their petition to revise holm oak protected areas.
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Balearic residents better safe than sorry BALEARIC families allocate as much as 3.9 per cent of household income to insurance, says a report. This amount sits above the Spanish average of 3.6 per cent and is the highest percentage in the whole country, according to the report released by E2000 Financial Investment. Head of the company, Paloma Arenas, told Spanish daily Europa Press that of all the Spanish regions, the Balearic Islands best understand the advantages of investing in insurance. “Even though the Islands have the highest ‘insurance culture’ in Spain, the country is still far away from other developed countries in those terms,” said Ms Arenas.
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Alcudia coalition selects a new mayor PROGRAMME has been agreed to reactivate the town and set it as an example By Maria José Fernandez AN AGREEMENT between the PSIB socialist party and Proposta
New app to report issues in Sant Llorenç THE Environment Department of Sant Llorenç has launched a new smart phone app through which visitors and locals will be able to make complaints or alert authorities to incidents. The app has been designed for residents to call the council’s attention to issues regarding cleanliness of streets and public areas, the state of street furniture, gardens and parks, as well as beaches, amongst others facilities. Users will be able to directly report coordinates, as well as pictures describing the issue. The app is available in Spanish, English, German and Catalan, and can be downloaded from Google Play and it is expected to be available on the AppStore shortly.
Doctors are from abroad FIFTEEN per cent of doctors in the Balearics are foreign residents. The Official Medical College of the Balearic Islands (Comib) has members of 75 different nationalities. The country most represented amongst the Islands’ doctors is Germany, providing 3.2 per cent of the total, followed by Argentina with two per cent. Amongst nurses, only two per cent (138 out of 6,645) were born outside Spain, according to the Official Nursing College of the Balearic Islands (Coiba).
per les Illes (Pi) in Alcudia has favoured Pi leader Antoni Mir to become the new mayor of the town.
The secretary of the PSIB in Alcudia, Pero Josep Malondra, will be appointed as deputy mayor while Tomas Adrover from independent
party Gent per Alcudia will take the post of environment councillor. According to their statement released on Tuesday, both political
forces have agreed to bring in a programme to reactivate the town and set it as an example for the rest of the municipalities in Mallorca.
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‘Voodoo’ gang arrested in Palma FEAR of reprisals forced women into prostitution By Maria José Fernandez NATIONAL Police officers have dismantled a criminal gang in Palma de Mallorca who reportedly forced Nigerian women into prostitution threatening them with voodoo rituals. Police reported in a statement that four victims had been set free thanks to their intervention, while six suspects had been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Authorities reported that members of the gang took nails and pubic hair from the vic-
tims which would be used in voodoo rituals to force women into prostitution, threatening to kill them and their families if they did not comply with their requests. The women consented to a €50,000 debt and total obedience to the gang members in return for a false job position in Spain. During a search in a Palma property, authorities found numerous documents related to the sexual exploitation of the victims as well as items used for the reported voodoo rituals.
Prisoner accused of assault A MAN with a record of sexually abusing children has allegedly struck again while in an open prison. Guardia Civil in Inca have arrested the 26year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing an underage girl in Lloseta. The man had been jailed previously but was in the open prison regime when the events are alleged to have taken place. According to the
authorities, he assaulted the girl as she was leaving her home and threatened to kill her. It’s reported he then took her to waste ground where he committed the offence. He has an extensive criminal record as he had sexually abused two underage girls in 2010 in Marratxi. The man has been returned to prison to await trial.
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NEW MARKET: Gastronomy corner to be opened in the S’Escorxador facilities.
Getting a taste of Palma MARKET is expected to be open 365 days a year By Maria José Fernandez FOOD lovers in Mallorca will have the chance to taste the best delicacies at the Palma’s permanent San Juan Gastronomy Market. The new market, which is located at the S’Escorxador old brewery, will be inaugurated on June 19, with an
evening celebration. From Saturday (June 20) the 18 stands distributed in the 1,300 square metre area will be open between noon and midnight, and offer a great variety of products. Renowned cooks such as Jaume Comas (Xino’s Restaurant) or Raul Lopez (Lo + Catering), will have a place in
Balearics getting healthier TOBACCO consumption in the Balearic Islands has fallen 1.77 per cent in 2014, the third largest reduction in Spain. A report conducted by EAE Business School called ‘Spending on tobacco, alcohol and gambling 2015,’ showed that the Islands were only beaten by Murcia (2.91 per cent) and Andalucia (1.77 per cent) in terms of tobacco consumption decrease. In addition, Balearic residents spend only €40 per year on gambling activities, the second lowest amount.
the new market. In the desserts area, participants will be able to try Nespresso coffees and sweets made at the Santa Catalina La Madeleine de Proust bakery, amongst others. “We want to offer a pleasant space to have breakfast, go for beers, have snacks or lunch or an after-work drink and learn
how to cook while you are at it,” said general director of the event Maria del Mar Rubi, who explained that a part of the market will be used to host cooking courses and workshops. The market is expected to be open 365 days per year and cost €2.4 million with funds coming from private investors.
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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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Urgent plea from Balearic blood bank TYPES O negative and B negative in highest demand
DONATIONS NEEDED: But expats should check as some restrictions apply to Brits. By Maria Jose Fernandez THE Blood and Tissue Bank of the Balearic Islands Foundation (FBSTIB) is calling all donors of types 0- (universal donor) and B- to help urgently increase its reserves. The institution has requested donations through social media and reminded that they can be made at four different points in Mallor-
ca: at the Blood Bank headquarters (Calle Rosello I Caçador in Palma, until 8.30pm), the mobile donation unit (Plaza de España, until 8.30pm), in Inca (between 5.30pm and 9.30pm) and Santa Ponça (between 6pm to 9.30pm). It is recommended that expats check whether they are suitable for donating or not as restrictions may apply to people who have lived in the UK.
Police make arrest following assault on woman in Palma A 24-YEAR-OLD Dutch man was arrested in Palma on Tuesday after reportedly trying to sexually assault a woman. The victim was walking her dog at around 8.40am in Palma’s Es Carnatge area when someone jumped onto her and dragged her into some bushes. Faced with the woman’s resistance, the attacker hit her several times on her head
with a stone, according to the police report. The victim was able to escape and was found by a bystander who alerted the police. She was taken to the Son Espases hospital in a critical condition. National Police officers found their suspect shortly after, his t-shirt reportedly covered in blood, and took him into custody.
Caritas reports increase in poverty amongst Mallorcans CARITAS, the confederation of Catholic relief and social services organisations, helped nearly 10,000 people in Mallorca in 2014. Of the 9,929 residents assisted, 45 per cent were Spanish, a percentage that continues to increase year-on-year in comparison with foreign residents, according to the charity. The number of people in need receiving help from the organisation in Palma increased by 26 per cent last year reaching 4,229, but decreased by 25 per cent in the Part Forana (those areas on the island outside Palma) with a total of 5,700. The report presented by the organisation
pointed out that exclusion processes have intensified during the years of the financial crisis, describing them as ‘chronic.’ In fact, the aid provided by this charity in Mallorca was for the first time above €1 million, a barrier which Caritas said was not at all a positive result as it was a sign of the increase in people in need. The main issues that Caritas covers are basic needs such as food, personal hygiene products and clothing. Other needs met include help with bills such as rent or mortgages, and also aid to children and youths. Caritas Mallorca currently has the help of 872 volunteers and 75 employees.
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Road victim AN IRISHMAN died in a car accident on the road between Cas Concos and Santanyi. The accident took place on Tuesday (June 9) at 9.45 am, when the victim’s vehicle was involved in a head-on collision.
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Property prices on the rise 2.8 percentage growth registered on Balearic property prices
Not Spanish EIGHT in 10 families (78.7 per cent) in the Balearic Islands have chosen Catalan instead of Spanish as the first language for their children to read and write in school.
TOP OF THE LIST: Balearics lead for property price increases. By Maria Jose Fernandez PROPERTY prices in the Balearic Islands have gone up by 2.8 per cent during the first three months of the year compared to the same period of 2014. This places the islands at the top of the list in terms of property price increases. In national terms, the price of properties grew by 1.5 per cent in the same period, establishing a four-month positive trend, ac-
cording to the data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). But compared to the last three months of 2014, prices on the islands actually fell slightly. On the Balearics, property prices decreased by 0.2 per cent, if compared with the last three months of 2014. Second-hand property prices have also registered an increase by 2.7 per cent when compared with the first three months of 2014.
Sao Paulo politicians visit Arta’s solar farms REPRESENTATIVES of the Sao Paulo (Brazil) regional government, led by Energy Deputy Secretary Milton Flavio, arrived in Arta last Monday (June 8). The representatives, who were welcomed by Acting Mayor Bartomeu Gili, visit-
ed the town to learn more about the technology, construction process and other facts about solar farms already built on the island, as this market is currently expanding in their home country. Jaima Sureda and Pedro
Vaquer, who accompanied the politicians, are two Artaborn entrepreneurs who left the town six years ago to create the solar-energy company Solatio in the Sao Paulo, and have created the solar farms of Bellpuig and S’Estelrica.
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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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Brit suspect arrested GUARDIA CIVIL police officers have arrested a 51-year-old British man who reportedly stole tobacco cartons priced at €419 at Son Sant Joan Airport.
THE 11th edition of the photography festival ‘Palma Photo 2015’ will be inaugurated today (Thursday, June 11) with a variety of exhibitions. The event is organised by the Galleries and Contemporary Art Association Art Palma, with the participation of several art galleries and exhibition halls such as the CAC of Ses Voltes, Es Baluard, Fundacio Pilar i Juan Miro and the Casal Solleric. According to the organisers, this year’s edition will feature
Sport award THE sports facilities of Son Moix have received the award ISO 14001, bestowed by the Municipal Sports Institute (IME). They were recognised for their excellent environmental management, in relation to energy and water consumption amongst other considerations.
Irish rock IRISH rock and folk band The Raggle Taggle Gypsies will perform at Palma’s Shamrock Fun Place (Avenida Gabriel Roca, 3) next Monday (June 15). They will take to the stage at midnight.
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Kaboom! PARTY PARTY: Open-air venue Stage will feature international DJs.
CO2 and confetti cannon, fireworks and a laser show By Vicki Mcleod BH Mallorca hotel and leisure complex has opened with a bang. Firstly there were opening parties for the new Island Beach Club and Stage, the openair venue which will feature internationally famous DJs all summer long. Two such talents, Steve Angello and Tinie
Tempah, were also due to perform. It’s certain to be a whirlwind week and a half. The festivities started with two CO2 cannon, two confetti cannon, fireworks, and a laser show. Look out for Defected, Rudimental, Steve Aoki, Skrillex, David Guetta, Axwell, and loads more. Certainly worth a visit over the summer.
top-quality pieces, and new projects, as well as photographers of national and international relevance, including Carmela Garcia, Jordi Socias, Anett Stuth, Jean Maria del Moral and Carles Congost. Workshops will be held by renowned artists Javier Vallhonrat and Camela Garcia. Palma Photo has been designed to encourage the artistic creation of young photography talents through the programme Firstfocus, created by Jordi Pallares.
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Quarter of Spanish residents have found medicine too expensive TOTAL of 37 per cent of consumers claimed they had to wait more than 24 hours for medicine By Maria José Fernandez NEARY a quarter, 22 per cent, of residents in Spain have had to stop taking a medication because it was too expensive, says a report. The data was released in a study carried out by the consumers’ organisation OCU, on customer satisfaction with chemist services. The OCU study was conducted through interviews with 1,080 users between 25 and 75 years old, with the goal of learning how many times and for what users visit a chemist’s, if they had encountered problems and what other kinds of services they wished chemists would offer. A total of 37 per cent of consumers claimed that they had had to wait more than 24 hours to purchase a medicine because of lack of stock. As much as 29 per cent of users were able to buy products that needed prescription without it, although most, 63 per cent, had never tried to buy a medi-
CHEMIST SERVICES: Data indicates that chemists are highly regarded.
22% find medicine costs too expensive
cine without having a prescription and 8 per cent had tried but weren’t able. Out of those who were able to obtain the medicines without a necessary prescription, the majority promised to bring the document later, were known by the chemist or had a very obvious health problem.
Data indicates that chemists are highly regarded by consumers: 70 per cent always go to the same shop, 28 per cent go to two or three different ones and only two per cent change chemists frequently. The most valued aspect by users was proper treatment and friendliness (92 per cent).
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Suspected blackmailer arrested AN ITALIAN man was arrested by Guardia Civil in Palma for reportedly blackmailing a man whose phone he had stolen. Authorities explained in a statement that the Italian man had found adult material in the victim’s phone and was extorting him by threatening to publish the content on social media. Officers also reported that the man already had a criminal record for stealing items from British tourists in the area of Magaluf. During a search in the suspect’s home in Palma, police were able to retrieve the phone and return it to its owner. The Italian has been charged with crimes for theft, coercion and a crime against privacy.
PARC BIT: The fire burnt 3,000 square metres.
Parc Bit fire sees 3 schools evacuated NEARLY 700 students from the three private schools located in Palma’s Parc Bit had to be evacuated after a fight started in a nearby property. The students, ranging in age from babies to 18-yearolds, were transferred to a safe area within the facilities. “We have activated the fire protocol ourselves and we
have not been in danger at any point,” said a representative from one of the schools. The fire on June 4, which had two focal points, ended up burning a total of 3,000 square metres and four teams from the fire brigade as well as a light aircraft were involved in extinguishing it.
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Charity Concert THE Baleares International College Children’s Choir will perform on June 15 at 4.15pm at the school (Cala Figuera 3, opposite Western Park), with all proceeds going to the Calanova Cancer Care Charity. Entrance by donation.
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The Mallorca Gay Men’s Chorus returns from tour FRESH from the mainland circuit, the choir is back on home turf Mallorca’s Gay Men’s Chorus
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Take that THE Take That concert on June 19 at the O2 Arena in London will be screened live at Marratxi’s Cinesa Festival Park (Autopista Palma – Inca km 7.1) at 9.20pm. Tickets are from €15.
Coalition STAPLE SINGERS: MGMC cover a host of classics from across the musical genres. PARTIES Esquerra Oberta Bunyola (EOB) and PSOE, have formed a coalition in Bunyola, led by new Mayor Andreu Bujosa.
By Maria Jose Fernandez MALLORCA Gay Men’s Chorus (MGMC) is coming back from a mainland tour to per-
form new show ‘3.0’ in Pollença on Saturday (June 13). The MGMC was started by a group of friends from the choral word, feature a wide va-
riety of songs from all genres, including Somebody to Love by Queen, She’s Got You by Hank Cochran and I Am What I Am by Jerry Herman.
The event will take place at the Claustro de Sant Domingo (Guillem Cifre de Colonya), at 9pm and tickets are €5 at the door.
Soller takes turn to the left MES per Soller independent party will form the government on the town council for the next four years led by new Mayor Jaume Servera, in coalition with the PSOE socialist party. The investiture ceremony is expected to take place next Saturday at around noon, in the town hall. In a statement, the PSOE in Soller explained that, even though their intent had been to have a MES mayor for two years and a socialist mayor for the rest of the term, they had decided to accept the programme proposed by MES with a single mayor. However the agreement places the socialist Josep Lluis Colom as the new deputy mayor of the town. Council departments will be distrubted between the parties shortly.
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More Guardia Civil officers are needed SITUATION has affected the quality of service
GUARDIA CIVIL: Have requested 500 new officers for the Balearic Islands. By Maria José Fernandez THE Guardia Civil Police Force Association (AUGC) has requested that the government hire at least 500 new officers in the Balearic Islands. National secretary of communications of the AUGC, Juan Antonio Delgado reported that there are 150 fewer officers than there were six years ago.
“Today, we have fewer officers with fewer rights, fewer means and worse pay,” said Mr Delgado, who continued: “The crisis has only made things worse and the gap larger.” Mr Deglado explained that this situation had affected the quality of service and diminished safety in the Islands, which is in a complicated position as the population dramatically increases during the summer season.
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Balearic residents talk travelling Motorbike riding techniques: 64.22 Heavy traffic Advertising feature
THEIR wish to travel is lower than the national average By Maria José Fernandez
BALEARIC citizens are below the national average when asked about future travelling plans. A total of 64.22 per cent of residents said they would be interested in travelling for leisure in 2015, a number that sits below the national average of 67.8 per cent, according to the Estimated In-
percentage of Balearic residents who foresee a leisure trip in 2015
dex of Leisure Trip Consumption, drawn up with information collected by the Brain Trust Consulting Services. The Balearic Islands, the Basque Country and Catalo-
nia are the three autonomous communities where residents have shown less interest in going on holiday. The wish to travel is 12 per cent higher in residents below 35 years old than residents above that age and 24 per cent higher amongst those who use the internet several times per day than those who use it less frequently.
More STDs have been recorded THE Balearic Islands Family Policies Institute (IPFB) has warned of an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the Balearic Islands. Specifically, the transmission of gonorrhoea has increased by 26.9 per cent compared to 2013, but syphilis has seen a re-
duction of 32.2 per cent. In five years, gonnococcal infections (gonorrhoea) have increased by 842 per cent, going from 21 in 2010 to 198 in 2014. For the IPFB, this represents a failure of prevention campaigns and sexual education on the islands.
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. Its never safe to overtake on the 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 breaking 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 onto the street without looking. And be especially alert when riding through these areas at night, when pedestrians under the affects 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, that 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.
We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Línea Directa please call 902 123 309 More information on Línea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
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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.
ARTIST Fernando Irigoyen ‘Nando Mambo’ has won Velez-Malaga’s graffiti contest ‘Light up your city,’ taking a prize of €1,000. A total of 14 local artists participated in the initiative, painting pieces around the town.
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.
Almost done MAYOR of Salobreña, Gonzalo Fernandez Pulido announced that improvement works in the area of Calle Cristo will be completed in a week.
New agreement AFAVIDA, the Association of Alzheimer Patients and their Relatives of Almuñecar and Spanish Bank La Caxia have signed an agreement through which the institution will provide financial aid for different projects.
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 day CULTURAL Association Julio Verne celebrated World Environment Day with a clean up in Motril’s Cerro de Toro. The initiative was designed to raise awareness on nature preservation and encourage teamwork.
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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 8th 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.
Crevillent anniver- Cheap flights sary AN El Ejido travel agent received a 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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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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Now that the dust has settled on the UK elections, what does the result mean for tax planning and pensions? For the moment we can only speculate on what the future will hold based on the Conservative Party’s election manifesto. However Chancellor George Osborne has announced a new budget on 8th July. Income tax The Conservatives promised a “fiveyear tax lock,” where increase income tax, national insurance and VAT would not be increased over the parliamentary term. This was also included in the Queen’s Speech on 27th May. This does not necessarily mean the legislation could not be overturned under emergency measures. Income tax thresholds could also potentially change, resulting in people paying more tax. They also plan to increase the personal allowance to £12,500 and the threshold for the 40% tax rate to £50,000 by 2020. These commitments would need to be funded somehow, and the government is expected to continue cracking down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. It aims to raise an additional £5 billion by tackling these issues. No mansion tax The Labour Party had proposed to introduce a ‘mansion tax’ on properties valued at over £2 million. This was expected to affect around 100,000
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Tax And Pensions Following The UK Election By Peter Worthington, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks homeowners, but, at least for now, this threat has been removed. Inheritance tax Inheritance tax continues to impact British domiciles here in Spain and almost anywhere in world. The Conservatives’ pledge to introduce a new main residence allowance of £175,000 per individual
is welcome news. This allowance will be added to the standard nil rate band of £325,000, and will also be transferable from one spouse/civil partner to the other. A couple will therefore have a total potential tax free threshold of £1m, but only where the family home is passed onto children or grandchildren. The main home allowance will be capped, so that those with assets worth over £2.35m do not benefit. This concession was not included in the Queen’s Speech, but may still be included in the July budget. Pensions To fund the higher inheritance tax allowance, the government proposes restricting tax relief on pension contributions for those earning over £150,000. As already scheduled, the lifetime allowance will be cut from
£1.25m to £1m from April 2016. The new pension freedom will remain in place, and we can expect more on the themes of flexibility and personal accountability. In March the government announced it would look at ways to allow greater flexibility in the way annuities are offered, potentially including the ability to ‘sell’ one for a cash sum. The new pensions minister, Ros Altmann, is a pensions and retirement policy expert and her appointment has been welcomed by the industry, including Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS). Non-EU QROPS are still waiting to find out if and when they can offer the new UK pension freedom. She is also expected to review the quality of advice given to expatriates, to ensure it is of the same level as that given by UK regulated advisers.
We now await the July budget to find out if the above proposals go ahead and how. Those with crossborder interests need to take both the UK and Spanish tax rules, and the interaction between them, into account to establish what their liabilities are in each country and what tax planning would be effective for their investments and wealth. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.
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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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KLM desirable
Hedgehog sobers up
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.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Fingers crossed for Magaluf this summer, let’s hope it’s a good one Vicki McLeod
Family Matters THE streets of Mallorca are filling up once again with visitors and we’re seeing the switch from bicycles to hire cars on the roads. Parts of the island are looking forward to a bumper summer season with full hotels and busy beaches. But there is a big question to be answered for 2015. What is going to happen to or IN Magaluf? Is it going to be another year of disasters, deaths and drunkenness all splashed across the British tabloids. Or can Magaluf start to turn it around and revitalise its image? This week the bylaws have been changed to enforce a new law about drinking on the streets between 10pm and 8am but it would seem that no one told the authorities as already the resort has been the subject of a Daily Mirror front page story claiming that the police aren’t upholding the new law.
Every year I spend at least one evening a week in Magaluf over the summer months and the majority of the time I would say I feel reasonably safe. But there are elements of Magaluf that have to be changed, like the prostitutes who lurk in side roads waiting to relieve their customers of their wallets. It seems that instead of focusing on this real threat the police prefer to pay attention to the ‘no bikini’ rule on the streets around the beaches. It’s hard to explain to the visitors why they shouldn’t walk around in a bikini or swimming trunks; it’s so hot for a start. Yesterday I heard of a group of lads being fined €500 for not wearing shirts on the street. It’s another type of mugging I guess. There are some upsides to Magaluf, the investment going into the area is immense. In the past month we have seen the opening of the third season of Nikki Beach, the first season of BH Mallorca hotel complex (which is in-
STREET TALK
There are elements of Magaluf that have to be changed, like the prostitutes who wait to relieve customers of their wallets.
STREET ANGELS: Helping people who are in trouble. credible), and let’s not forget the new Aldi! I think I actually saw more people that I knew in there on its first day than
I had in the whole of the previous month. And there are the Street Angels back on the block looking out for people in
trouble in the early hours of the morning at the weekends. I am hoping to go out with them a couple of times this summer, and they are always open to having more volunteers. Cameron Springthorpe is my contact there and you can see more info at www.streetangels.es or email him on contact@streetangels.es. Keep your fingers crossed for Magaluf this summer; let’s hope the stories coming out of the resort are good ones. www.familymattersmallorca.com
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? BERNARDITA MAGTULIS from Asia Massage thinks that it should not be allowed, she commented “I do not think it is right at all, it is just not appropiate at all. “You do see it in the supermarkets around here and you should dress accordingly for shopping, bikinis are for the beach.” There was also a similar response from Tatiana Sapunova from Viajes Canals in Santa Ponsa as she went on to say “I think it is right that
Bernardita Magtulis from Asia Massage
supermarkets should ask clients to cover up as it does not look nice to be half naked in a public place. If you are at a beach bar or a small mini market on the beach, then that is a bit different, I can’t see any problem but not around
the supermarket.” We get a different comment from Darrmar Darren from Rubbish Clearance Mallorca as he says that it will not alter his shopping bill, so why should he care, he said, “It does not bother me one bit, why should I worry about women shopping in their bikinis. It probably would upset me to see the unattractive sight of a large man topless, but other than that I don’t really care.” Darrmar Darren from Rubbish Clearance Mallorca
Tatiana Sapunova from Viajes Canals
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Blattergate: it’s the flaky fiefdom of FIFA Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
ARE you a 79-year-old who, re-elected president for a fifth term despite worldwide calls for your resignation, initially refused to go? Do you believe the ‘English media’ and US authorities were targeting you because of their failed bids to host the World Cup? Were you compared to the scandal-besieged President Richard Nixon of 'Watergate’ fame? If the answer’s no to all the above, that’s because you’re not famous and your name’s not Sepp Blatter. But with headlines like ‘Game Over,’ ‘Own Goal’ and ‘Blatter’s Blather Exposed,’ the only question all along was: how long could you survive? (You’ll recall Nixon got off with a pardon and spent the rest of his life with his fortune. Let’s hope you don’t get off so lightly.) Now, if FIFA was a proper business, Blatter would have been forced out long ago. He was effectively its CEO, and some of those accused
reported directly to him. His denial of knowledge of wrongdoing regarding bribes etc. in the FIFA fiefdom simply didn’t wash for someone at his level. If he didn’t know, he certainly should have, and that’s more than enough reason for him to have gone long ago. But, finally Blatter resigned, although still not admitting any wrongdoing or responsibility. A bit like Lehman Brothers’ former CEO, Dick Fuld, who’s blamed regulators, borrowers and the US government for the 158-year-old investment bank’s implosion - the largest corporate collapse in modern times - under debts of $619 billion. Nothing to do with Dick Fuld at all! So, no buck stopping on his desk. Corrupt practices are, officially at least, illegal in all countries. What’s needed are more investigative journalists and more police investigators to uncover these complex webs of deceit that undermine civilised societies. And more jail terms for powerful offenders. Nowadays it increasingly seems, if you’re rich and powerful enough, you’ll never see the inside of a jail. All this at a time when there are more than 1,400 suspects, including 76 politicians, 43 music stars and 135 celebrities, under police investigation in the UK for alleged historic
If FIFA was a proper business, Blatter would have been forced out long ago. abuse stretching back decades. Yes, FIFA’s corruption undoubtedly needs a wholesale clean-up. But so, too, does all the other abuse. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon and iBookstore.
SEPP BLATTER: Denies any wrongdoing.
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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
VILLAGE LIFE: Some green areas could only be strimmed.
with a message I saw on Facebook 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
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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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SPAIN: A cultural life.
Different aspects of Spain PEOPLE have different reasons why they chose to live in Spain. For some it’s the food, wine and weather, for others it’s the culture, fiestas, bullfighting 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.
1863, seemed destined for life as a farmer. It was in the farm’s outdoor sheds that he worked on the principle of the Now we petrol driven motor car. Havwant to ing built his first car he foundhear your news. ed the Ford Motor Company in 1903. YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE The first Ford Cars - YOUR OPINION were seen in Ireland in 1907 www.euroweeklynews.com at the Irish Motor Show.
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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-
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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.
This will be the 27th year for the BIC Summer Camp at Sa Porrassa.
The children of ages 3-15 will enjoy an organised programme of fun and educational activities. In the morning, students will do Crafts, Science, Dance, Computers, etc. The afternoon programme is devoted to Archery, Cooking, Swimming, Sports, visits to Western Water Park and sailing.
To enrol, call Gabriella at 971 133 167 or e-mail bic@balearesint.net
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Euro top performer Commentary by Moneycorp EUR THE Greek can got another kick down what has become an almost interminable road on Thursday when Greece said it would not be making its scheduled €300 million repayment to the International Monetary Fund this week. Instead it will pay all of June’s instalments, about €1.6 billion, at the end of the month in one hit. It is within the IMF rules to do that and investors are not worried. In fact they are so unworried that the euro was the top-performing currency over the last week, strengthening by two and three quarter US cents and by more than three cents against sterling. The European Commission, the European Central Bank, the IMF and the government in Athens now have three weeks to hammer out an agreement before they reach the next in a long series of deadlines. That means three weeks of sentiment-driven action for the euro. USD The first week of June belonged to the euro, which showed the other major currencies the way and took two and three quarter cents off the dollar. Sterling beat the dollar too, but only by a third of a cent. It was not that the dollar or the US economy
committed any major errors. To be sure, the downward revision to first quarter growth, from 0.2% to -0.7% (annualised) was not exactly helpful but it was what investors were expecting. A -0.4% monthly decline in factory orders was also disappointing but the rest of the week’s ecostats were there or thereabouts. The euro won because it had a good week, not because the dollar had a bad one. The outlook for the dollar next week will depend to a large extent on this Friday’s figure for the monthly change in non-farm payrolls. A net increase of less than 200k could make its life difficult. CAD Although the Canadian dollar did much better than the South African rand it was the feeblest performer among the major currencies. The Loonie lost half a US cent and fell a cent and a half against sterling. It was way off the pace of the week’s leader, falling by -3% against the euro. The Loonie got off to a poor start with news last Friday that the Canadian economy shrank by an annualised -0.6% in the first quarter of the year. The figure was nothing like the 0.3% growth that investors had been expecting.
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902887243 mallorca@moneycorp.com Wednesday’s trade figures were of no great help either; imports and exports both fell and the deficit was wider than forecast. In the week ahead the most important ecostats will be Friday’s Canadian and US employment figures. The Canadian number is of greatest importance but investors also watch the US number as the two economies are closely related. AUD It was a reasonably successful week for the Australian dollar, with gains of half a US cent
and two thirds of a cent against sterling, but that was only enough to keep it in the upper half of the field. There was no chance of it catching the euro, which romped away to a two and three quarter cent gain on the week. Apart from a larger than expected monthly fall in building permits the Australian ecostats were broadly helpful. The purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing was the strongest in 18 months. Another positive surprise was the 0.9% expansion of gross domestic product reported for the first quarter. The Reserve Bank of Australia inadvertently helped the currency when it left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2%. Investors ignored RBA’s observation that “further depreciation seems both likely and necessary.” NZD A mediocre week for the NZ dollar saw it remain steady against the US dollar and lose a third of a cent to sterling. The Kiwi was down by nearly a cent against the Australian dollar and it had no chance of keeping up with the week’s leader, the euro, which romped away to a 2.4% gain.
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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’.
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.
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sionate at getting it right for their patients and this is why time is spent with them so that there is a full understanding of past problems and underlying issues. The first step is a thorough examination and investigation to as-
sess the medical history of the patient and the status of the teeth and the supporting tissue. The patient will be advised including restoration and other options included in the cost. Howard and his staff make sure that all patients are in safe hands throughout the treatment plan and, be it minor surgery or more involved restorative work, the appropriate after care is offered. Santa Ponsa Dental Practice is at Avenida del Rey Jaime 1, 108 07180 Santa Ponsa, Calvia, Mallorca. You can find out more about the fantastic service that Santa Ponsa can offer you if you visit their website on www.santaponsadental.com or give them a call on 971 694 071.
Uncivil disobedience is not viable Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
ADA COLAU, Barcelona’s mayor elect, took 11 seats in last month’s election. She announced a few days back that the Barcelona en Comu party would disobey laws that it felt were unjust, which is a prizewinning cop out. While living in a state where unjust laws can be passed by a democratically-elected parliament - especially one with a whopping great overall majority like Rajoy’s - little can be done apart from revoking them at the first opportunity. Spain has had enough problems with politicians who disobey the laws that affect them personally. It doesn’t also need politicians who see institutional lawbreaking as a viable alternative to lawmaking.
He who laughs IT is not necessary to be a royalist or rabidly anti-nationalist to admire how Felipe VI with-
Two little dicky birds REMEMBER ‘Two little dicky birds, sitting on a wall, one named Peter, one named Paul?’ Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias are about as liable to fly away in opposite directions as the birds in the rhyme although Iglesias needs Sanchez as much as Sanchez needs him. Podemos is the victim of its half-success, failing to get very far under its own steam, and a frustrated Iglesias is playing hard to get. On reflection he is more of a dog-in-themanger than a dicky bird.
Spain has had enough problems with politicians who disobey the laws.
attention, ignoring the half-smile on the face of Cataluña’s regional president Artur Mas. Mas, whose CiU party loses more seats in every ballot, called early regional elections for this September. Unlike Felipe who has a 71 per cent approval rating, he has nothing to smile about.
All the same THERE weren’t many outright regional or municipal victories for the PP, PSOE, Ciudadanos or Podemos last month. But it was the electorate’s jaded “they’re all the same” verdict that split the vote, not the parties involved.
stood the public’s reaction to Spain’s national anthem in Camp Nou. It was a foregone conclusion that whistles and jeers from the supporters of both teams would deafen any cheers at the Barcelona-Athletico de Bilbao cup final. The king stood solidly to
ADA COLAU: As Barcelona’s mayor elect, she took 11 seats in last month’s election. Ricardo Patiño Flickr
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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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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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People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
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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
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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.
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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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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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Down: 1 Sachets, 2 Reads, 3 Errands, 5 After, 6 Longest, 7 Cards, 8 Petty, 14 Abreast, 16 Assuage, 17 Shallot, 18 Cover, 19 Taste, 20 Arson, 22 Piece.
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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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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.
CODE BREAKER
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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These are the best places to go to eat based on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 where lists are compiled using the votes of more than 900 international leaders in the restaurant industry. 1. El Celler de Can Roca - Girona, Spain Taking the top spot is El Celler de Can Roca of Girona. Also the holder of three Michelin stars, the World’s best restaurant in northeast Spain which suffered the terrible shame of falling to the number two spot last year has regained its place. The cuisine is described by the Roca brothers as, traditional Catalan but with a twist. 2. Osteria Francescana - Modena, Italy Owned and run by Chef Massimo Bottura, and the holder of three stars by the Michelin Red Guide, he travels the globe in search of inspiration. However his menu remains deeply Italian, and always echoes the flavour of northern Italy. The author of the book, Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef, tells us he is always looking at how to evolve his country’s food. 3. Noma - Copenhagen, Denmark The double Michelin star eatery run by Chef René Redzepi has prided itself on the reinvention and interpretation of Nordic Cuisine. It received Restaurant magazine’s award for Best Restaurant three years in a row, and was last year’s number one with The World’s Best 50. 4. Central - Lima, Peru Virgilio Martínez Véliz, is a master of innovation, from his flagship restaurant in the Andes he focuses on traditional Peruvian dishes predating Hispanic influence. More of a workshop than a restaurant, he concentrates on the surrounding 100 kilometres for all ingredients,
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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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A positive step on the way to recovery AT LAST the wheels are in motion with my radiotherapy Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving AT last I have started radiotherapy whic h i s a v e r y p o s itiv e s te p . It seems as though I have been talking about it forever and now at least the wheels are in motion. I h a v e b e e n smea rin g S a tiv a 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 moisture 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 th e e v e n i n g . I w en t alo n g an d went 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 heads! A sense of optimism pervaded as we could all start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
th e w a is t and put on the typic a l 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
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Tiredness leads to comfort eating 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 two diabetes and heart disease. The researchers, from the University of Nebraska, said the lack of sleep and tiredness affects the hormones controlling appetite so people feel more hungry. The study’s au-
thors, Alyssa Lundahl and Timothy D Nelson said: “It is well recognised 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 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.”
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nutritious and has hardly any calories but is very rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. Many people have eaten garlic in order to combat the common cold, as studies show that it can reduce the amount of colds a person may suffer by 63 per cent. So garlic is good to eat as a defence system and it also contains antioxidants that protect cell damage and aging. Studies have also shown that garlic supplements can drastically reduce blood pressure, guard against heart disease and improve cholesterol levels. Whether you take your garlic powdered, salted, or minced or in supplement form, you can reap the surprising benefits of this multipurpose herb for optimal health. The minimum effective dose of garlic is one clove, two or three times a day, so it is a good
idea to include it when cooking or eating out. If cooking with garlic, it is best to add it to the dishes towards the end to achieve the maximum amount of flavour and nutrients. Sports fanatics take garlic to improve their performance as many swear by the effects being that of a clearer mind and suppleness in the body. Garlic is a good all round tasty and beneficial herb to include into your diet for the summer months, and here in Spain there is no shortage of dishes to choose from. Many bars serve eggs with garlic for breakfast which is great fuel to set you up for the day or if you like to snack there is always the good old favourite, garlic bread. Now is the time to eat yourself healthy, go for the garlic!
Magdalena’s a sweet treat for breakfast THE Magdalena is what the English would describe as a sweet cup cake eaten with afternoon tea or at parties, but in
Spain these are widely consumed for breakfast. The Spanish people love these, but they actually originate from France where they are known as Madeleines and they were named after their baker, a little lady called Madeleine Paulmier. She is said to have prepared these delicious sweet little cup cakes for the King of Poland, Stanislas Leszczynski back in 1751! It is noted that Magdalenas became more popular through being mentioned in a novel called Marcel Proust, where the author described the smell and
taste of the then named Madeleines. Others say that she gave the cakes to pilgrimages when she travelled and that is how they caught on. However the stories go they have sustained their popularity since then. So good news travels fast and so does taste, as after not too long these little cup cakes were being baked all over Spain. They are a must to try, lots of locals enjoy dunking them in their coffee, a similarity to the chocolate and churros you find here. They should be light and fluffy and melt in the mouth.
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Limoncello is perfect over ice LIMONCELLO is a tangy and refreshing liqueur that mainly comes from the Gulf of Naples in Italy and is perfect to sip in a cocktail form or to follow a meal.
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It is traditionally made from the zest of lemons which makes the flavour so crisp. There are two types of lemons that are used, Sorrento or Sfusato and the method used
to extract the oil from the fruit is to steep it until it produces a syrup. The quality of the lemons play a large part in the flavour of the end result, and they must also be free from chemicals. Water is added that dictates the thickness, and the clarity of the Limoncello can be altered with the temperature in which it is stored. If the Limoncello is a little opaque in clarity, that is due to the emulsification of the sugar syrup and extracted lemon oils. There are variable recipes, some contain pistachio nuts
TANGY: Is made from the zest of lemons.
and an alcoholic addition of vodka. The alcoholic content of Limoncello can be in the region of 28 to 32 per cent so be careful on the amount you drink as it can be very Moorish! However, it is usually served in a small shot glass after diner as it is good to help the digestive system. To appreciate Limoncello to its fullest, it should be served at a very cold temperature which makes it a perfect summer drink, and so refreshing poured over ice with a slice of lemon. Lemoncello is found in many bars and restaurants in Spain, and can be found incorporated into summer desserts too.
TOTILLA is probably the most consumed tapas dish in and around Spain, it is found in most bars and restaurants you will visit, where recipes vary with their ingredients and thickness. The first reference to tortilla was found in northern Spain in a Navarrese document where farmers noted that food was sparse among the highlanders. It is also said women in the 18th century had to concoct a hearty meal that would go further by adding potatoes into the eggs in order to make a dish that would satisfy the army during the Carlist war. However it came to be, tortilla is still readily available in bars and supermarkets and eaten by all walks of life, as it is
still a tasty and satisfying snack. The best tortillas are prepared with potatoes that are starched and seasoned, the better the potato, the higher the quality tortilla. Onions are optional, but a good olive oil and eggs also play a key part in the final result. Eaten hot or cold it is a delicious Spanish traditional food. Most are rich in protein, carbohydrates, sodium, and fibre
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By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
DAILY we read advertisements 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 by growing and eating fruit and vegetables 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
Growing your own in an allotment means you can focus on fruit and vegetables with the greatest beneficial vitamin and mineral contents.
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, descriptive tables
FRUIT & VEG: Eat at last five portions a day. 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.sarcodactylis lemon tree. The common name is Buddha’s hand as it resembles a half open fist. Remember working in the garden, on the vegetable plot or in the orchard stimulates the production of natural vitamin D.
Safety measures for children HOMES can be full of dangers for the smallest members of the family. Children are curious by nature and tend to explore their home and surroundings, ignoring risks they may face. Following recent warnings by the OCU Consumers’ and Users’ Organisation regarding some stair gates, a review of basic safety measures for homes with babies seemed in order. Patrull Klamma and Patrull Smidig gates purchased before March 2 this year were reported to be unsafe for use at the top of stairs. Statistics reveal the kitchen, bathroom and living room are the most dangerous rooms in the house for children, and the majority of visits to A&E are caused by domestic accidents. Yet a few simple steps can make the home safe. • Bars and gates Safety bars and gates can help avoid
STAIR GATES: Can help avoid falls on stairs and balconies.
falls and should be placed on stairs, balconies, windows, doors, etc. • Safe sockets Electrical sockets tend to be at a height which begs little fingers to explore. Various types of protectors can be found on the market. • Door and drawer locks Specific child-proof products can be found to make sure small people cannot get into cupboards and drawers holding potentially lethal items. • Bathroom risks Slippery surfaces are dangerous enough for adults in bathrooms, let alone for children. Non-slip mats or stickers for baths and showers are a must, as are locks to stop tiny tots trying to learn to swim in the toilet. Bath toys that change colour when the water is too hot are another great idea to avoid painful burns.
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COMMANDING VIEWS: The town of Castellfollit de la Roca overlooks the Fluvià and Toronell rivers.
Living on the edge SOME people not only take the expression living on the edge to heart - they do it!
THE Casas Colgadas, or Hanging Houses, are a compound of houses in Cuenca, Spain. In the past, houses of this kind were commonplace along the eastern side of the ancient city, where it borders the ravine of the River Huécar. Today, however, there are only a few of them still standing. Of all of these structures, the most wellknown is a group of
three with wooden balconies. Their origin remains uncertain, though there is proof of their existence in the 15th century. They have been used as individual homes, council houses, and currently the host to a restaurant, and the Spanish Abstract Art Museum. Castellfollit de la Roca on the other hand is an entire town living on the edge. The town of approximately 1,000
people occupies an area of less than a square kilometre, making it one of the smallest towns in Catalonia. This small urban area is trapped between and overlooking the Fluvià and Toronell rivers, between which the town’s spectacular basalt cliff rises. The old town has its origins in medieval times and is formed by squares and narrow streets where the houses are made from volcanic rock.
SHEER DROP: The Hanging Houses are not for the dizzy!
Costas buck negativity 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. According to the ministry, however, a few regions registered small increases, including Valencia (0.69 per cent) and Andalucia (0.05 per cent). There was a clearer increase measured by the Tinsa IMIE General and Large Markets Index in May. Their figures indicated a national decrease in prices from end 2014 to end of May amounting to 1.6 per cent.
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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
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Water makes up bulk of community insurance claims 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
WATER DAMAGE: Most common claim. they could claim for, or even unconsciously breaking the law by not having obligatory insurance.
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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 have against forest fires is creating fire breaks in the vegetation so the fire cannot spre a d . Ho we v e r 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 firebreaks 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’s 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 Association, 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 firebreaks.” “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 b e c a u s e o f o u r famo u s donkeys,” she said T h e H ap p y D o n k ey s have worked hard to make firebreaks in the past two years, and have become quite famous. Nearly 200,000 visits to th e ir w eb s ite - ma in ly from 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.
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Crossover 7 safety award SUBARU’S new ‘Crossover 7’ has been awarded the top ASV+ rating in JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment. The Crossover 7 is the latest model to join Subaru’s line-up of the ASV+ designated vehicles, and with a score of 45.9 points is the safest model yet.
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Any parking problems? 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 could be jailed after his 13th motoring conviction in seven years. Ryan from Belfast and former lottery millionaire splashed out £170,000 on a Ferrari a day after scooping £6.4 million. He has been given 200 hours community service for driving offences, and warned he could still face jail.
Wasted trips NEW research from Direct Line for Business has shown that almost 50 per cent of van drivers are carrying around unnecessary cargo. The study by DLB found that 1.53 million - 44 per cent - of van drivers admit that around half of their cargo is not necessary.
BMW: Demonstrate 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 intelligent parking search solutions. The next step
1st carmaker to understand the importance of connectivity between cars, drivers and their surroundings.
in Connected Navigation and on-street parking prediction. BMW was one of the first carmakers to understand the importance of connectivity between cars, drivers and their surroundings, and with BMW ConnectedDrive it has gone on to become a world leader in this field.
Glorious Goodwood for 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 Re-
vival. 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 Ditton-based constructor. And the rest is legend!
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At the same time, the company is further expanding its position as a premium mobility provider. With the Dynamic Parking Prediction research project, the Group is demonstrating a solution that will in future be able to shorten the search for vacant onstreet parking, particularly in cities.
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Workshop to discuss current work restrictions
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Volvo Ocean second race held in Portugal SPANISH MAPFRE win showdown in the sun
THE European Boating Industry, Europêche, and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) organised with the support of the European Commission, a joint workshop addressing the restricted work mobility of European seafarers and professional skippers in the boating and fishing sectors recently. Representatives of the European Commission, European Parliament and from the boating and fishing sectors in Europe discussed the current work restrictions and how they should be addressed to the benefit of both employers and employees in Europe. The main topic of discussion was the problem of recognition of national professional qualifications.
MAPFRE: Helmed by Iker Martinez. By Steve Walsh THE Spanish boat MAPFRE won their second Volvo Ocean Race in-port race on Saturday, but with only two metres to spare it made a thrilling contest in the Portuguese sun. June 6 in Lisbon, Portugal, witnessed the Spanish boat MAPFRE, helmed by skipper Iker Martínez, use all his match-
racing skills to edge past Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Brit, Ian Walker, in a sprint to the finish line as they gybed together at exactly the same time. At one stage, it looked as if the Spanish boat would take a penalty for blocking the Emirati boat’s path, but Martínez judged the final movement to perfection.
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White knuckle ride in a race against the clock SPRINT boat racing, or Jetsprint, is a form of racing sport in which jet-boats with a crew of two, race individually against the clock through a twisting series of channels in less than a metre of water. The totally bonkers 900bhp turbocharged quadrotary and V8 jetboats race in a sport specifically designed for spectators. The racing is fast and loud, and sees 20 to 30 violent course changes in about 50 seconds. Your normal phut phut motorboat this isn’t! Rather, it could be described as the spawn of mating twixt a soap dish and a top fuel dragster. It’s an utterly insane Super Boat with neck breaking agility, and so much speed you’d be forgiven for not seeing the corner you just missed.
A jetsprint hull is typically short, just 3.8 to 4.0 metres which allows lightning swift turns. The courses are like playing PacMan, with drivers making 25 to 30 turns in a short space of time while trying not to crash. Navigation, well forget navigation! The co-pilots only job - apart from hanging on for grim death - is to keep his hand in front of your face pointing to the next corner as you leave the previous one. Top-class Super Boats are normally fitted with big V8s, pumped up to 1400bhp and fitted with steering racks so quick they make a McLaren F1 look like an old bread delivery van. Combine that with the fact you are sitting on what is basically a baking tray, the weight to power ratio staggers belief.
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Montecarlo debut the new 4s in Melbourne NEW motor cruiser offers a level of luxury normally seen in larger boats
THE NEW MC4S that will be displaying at the Melbourne Boat Show is only Hull Number two worldwide. The ‘S’ version of the Montecarlo range will show the sedan or hardtop model for the first time in Australia. The 13.8 metre motor cruiser with twin Volvo IPS 500 engines, offers a level of luxury normally only seen in larger classes of powerboats. Using a range of quality fabrications throughout she features leather
MC4S: Features leather trims, classic fibres and is designed for a luxurious life aboard. trims, classic fabrics and is designed for a luxurious life aboard. The MC4 is the smallest of the series, but she gets all of the bigboat technology. It has a base price of €606,000.
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BARCELONA: Won the Champions League cup final to lift the trophy for the fourth time in nine years.
Congratulations to our Bradders, Barcelona, Lewis and Frankie D HAMILTON now leads the driver’s championship by 17 points The Republic of Ireland and England played out a boring, useless 0-0 friendly draw in Dublin last Sunday; the first meeting for 20 years. Twenty-four hours earlier, Matt Ritchie’s goal gave Scotland a 1-0 win over Qatar.
Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.
Manchester United could pay £50m on Spurs’ striker Harry Kane and sell Robin van Persie to Juventus!
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, and victory also brought them their second treble with La Liga and Copa del Rey already won. Nine players were involved in the build-up to Barca’s first goal scored by Ivan Rakitic as the Spanish club registered its 50th win in 60 games in 2014-15. Following Real Madrid’s success last year, it was the first time that a club from the same country had won the CL trophy in successive seasons. • Impeccable Lewis Hamilton, from his 44th pole start and driving car number 44, made up for his
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Dick Advocaat who resigned three weeks ago as Sunderland manager, has made a u-turn and will stay on for another season at the Stadium of Light. Hosts Canada beat China 1-0 (a controversial 90th minute penalty) in the opening game of the women’s World Cup. Germany walloped the Ivory Coast 10-0. Mo Farah is angry his name is ‘being dragged through the mud’ and ‘wants answers’ following allegations linking his coach Alberto Salazar with doping. All this was revealed in BBC’s Panorama programme but there was no suggestion that Farah had broken any rules and Salazar vehemently denies the claims. An unhappy Farah pulled out of last weekend’s Birmingham Grand Prix event. Tiger Woods recorded his worst-ever round of golf in the recent Memorial Tournament in Ohio. He carded a horrible 13 over-par 85. And regarding the FIFA corruption saga… the way things are going, I might need 10 pages in the EWN to sum it all up, if and when it draws to a conclusion! Blatter and Warner are now under the FBI’s thumb!
Monaco disappointment by winning last week’s Canadian Grand Prix in style. He won his first Grand Prix in Montreal in 2007 and this latest triumph was his fourth in Canada and his 34th F1 win overall. Nico Rosberg was second and Valtteri Bottas third. Hamilton now leads the driver ’s championship by 17 points from Rosberg, 151 to 134, with Vettel third on 108. It’s the Austrian Grand Prix next. • Frankie Dettori is back! 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, ridden by Colm O’Donoghue and trained by Aidan O’Brien, 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 and congratulations, Bradders… Top man!
DID YOU KNOW? The longest football match ever which lasted 102 hours, took place last week in Southampton. Thirty-six players took part and it is believed that over £20,000 (€27,260) was raised for charity. Still on football and Sky Sport will show 116 ‘live’ Premiership games throughout the next season.
DIARY OF EVENTS The European Games (athletics) start tomorrow; the Spanish MotoGP from Catalunya (Sunday); the preWimbledon Aegan Tennis Tournament at Queens; the Copa America football competition in Chile; three more England-New Zealand one-day cricket internationals: tomorrow, Sunday and next Wednesday; racegoers will be at Royal Ascot from 16-20 of June; three Euro 2016 qualifying football matches: Wales-Belgium (Friday), Republic of IrelandScotland (Saturday) and Slovenia-England (Sunday).
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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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Mallorcan Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is confident he will continue to be a major force in tennis, even after losing at the French Open.
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Three years of litigation finish DEAL transfers broadcasting rights to MediaPro
BARCELONA Football Club’s star player Leo Messi is to face trial for alleged tax fraud as the Barcelona Provincial High Court turned down an appeal made by his lawyers which tried to avoid him having to face the music in the dock.
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Palma-Santa Ponça-Palma Regatta 2015 WINNER was Juan Jose Torre
FIFA woes ALLEGATIONS surrounding the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup have brought a halt to the process of bidding for the 2026 tournament. Jerome Valcke, General Secretary of FIFA, said it was “a nonsense” to start the selection process considering the current climate.
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AGREEMENT REACHED: Real Mallorca and MediaPro over broadcasting rights. By Steve Walsh FINALLY, after three years of court battles, an agreement between Real Mallorca and MediaPro has come to an end with a satisfactory settlement. It was achieved by removing the counter demands in the
breach of contract issue which involved the transfer of the media rights to DTS (Prisa Group). And after three years contesting the arguments from both sides, representatives of the club and MediaPro this week reached a satisfactory agreement.
The deal involves the transfer to MediaPro of all rights for next season’s broadcasting. The Spanish club and MediaPro came to blows in court three years ago, when in August 2012 the previous board of the club decided to terminate the agreement with MediaPro.
THE Palma-Santa PonçaPal m a Regat t a 2015 was celebrated last weekend and crowned Juan Jose Torre’s Histolab as its winner. The main novelty of this year’s edition was corrected t i m e depar t ur e whi ch al lowed for the different ONC classes to arrive at the finish more or less at the same time. “It was very interesting because the excitement that is lost in the departure, is gained again during the regat t a and at t he ar r i val ,” said Torres, who had also won last year, to the RCNP website.
“For smaller boats it is not such a good alternative, because we are usually taking into account what the bigger boats use, and this way we are the first ones to depart,” said Atoni Aranau, winner of the ORC 3-4 category. He added: “I prefer the traditional system.” For Carlos Vallori, winner of the ORC Promocion divisi on, t he exper i ence was positive for a change. The Palma-Santa Ponça Regatta has been accredited as one of the most popular sports event of the regional season.