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Pride in the playa LOCAL school children do their bit for Mojacar

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Prodigal daughter KITESURFER does Mojacar proud BEING the youngest competitor in her group didn’t stop 12year-old Mojacar kitesurfer Osaia Reding from performing admirably at the world championships in France. See page 16

Riding royalty HUGE mountain biking race to take place HUNDREDS of elite and amateur bikers are set to arrive in Mojacar for the fifth edition of the Sierra Cabrera Xtreme, one of the most hotly anticipated events of the cycling calendar. See page 16

Suspects captured INSPECTORS hoping to solve double crimes A BUSY week saw Guardia Civil officers arrest two suspected robbers whom they allege are each behind serious incidents, which saw a woman injured and thousands of euros stolen. See page 67

By Adele Land A group of children from a Mojacar high school took on a huge project as they spent a morning cleaning up an area of the beach. Some 60 children from the IES Rey Alabez School, accompanied by three teachers, scoured the beaches of Playa Villazar, La Rumina and Descargador for waste. The students, aged between 12 and 16, also catalogued and identified various species of flora and fauna found during

the morning’s work. Teacher Victor Serrano, told Euro Weekly News: “The children relish this type of activity, they take a pride in the beaches of their town and enjoy getting out of the classroom.” The project forms part of the Junta de Andalucia coastal care educational programme and official questionnaires were used to log all the findings. The captured data will be added to a central database and will contribute to a report, published annually describing the

state of the beaches throughout Andalucia. In the weeks following the inspection and clean-up, the students will study the items collected and present their findings in a special class session. Serrano said the results of the project showed that in general the beaches were in a “pretty good state.” Evidence of algae and Posidonia sea grass was found, as well as the presence of gulls, cormorants and sandpipers. The wealth of biodiversity in-

dicated a good level of water cleanliness and absence of contamination. On the flipside, the students collected more than 10 bags of waste, with items including mainly glass and plastic along with shoes, toys and used nappies. Student Liam Gagliardi Simpson, aged 12, took part in the project and told Euro Weekly News: “It was very interesting to learn about the creatures that live on the beaches but I was sad to see so much litter.”

Lamppost luminosity ALBOX brings technology to the evening sky A VITAL initiative has been implemented in Albox with the installation of six new lampposts incorporating envi-

ronmentally friendly and cost effective LED technology. See page 68

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Diabetes meetings in Villaricos REGULAR meetings for sufferers of diabetes take place every Tuesday morning at bar La Plaza in Villaricos. The discussions involve sharing personal stories, diet and

well-being. The meetings are not meant to provide medical advice but to share support via literature and personal experiences. For more information, contact Mickeila on 666 704 995.

Motorway repairs WORK has begun on the A-92 motorway between Tabernas and Granada. Repairs are taking place on the bridges and viaducts in the area around Fiñana and Gergal. The €47,000 project will in-

clude repairing expansion joints on the bridges to ensure safety on this stretch of the road. The programme of work has been scheduled to minimise disruption and delays on the road.

Garrucha on screen GARRUCHA will be viewed by more than two million Scandinavians over the next few weeks as Swedish TV channel Meter TV is finally showing the scenes for its popular Mätarnas Mästare competition, which were filmed in the area back in September. The competition puts retired sports personalities to the test, and is expected to be screened in Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden.

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Bullying under the spotlight FEDERATION will find out more about the real situation in schools By Eleanor Hawkins THE Federation of AMPAS (parents’ associations) in Almeria Province has decided to find out more about the real situation in schools where bullying is concerned, and its members have been taking part in a national survey on the subject. The 285 associations in the province, with more than 35,000 members, gave families and teachers an anonymous questionnaire containing 27 questions on bullying which must be handed in by Monday, April 18. The answers, the federation announced, will be used to

REPORT: Will cover how bullying is dealt with in society.

draw up a report on bullying and how it is dealt with by society, as the questions include parents’ and tutors’ reactions to it and where victims look for help. However although it is a problem which needs dealing with, the federation explained, bullying should not be confused with individual conflictive or violent incidents between equals. Once differentiated in this way, there are fewer cases registered than many believe, as the majority of incidents reported are one-offs following disagreements amongst students or between families and teachers.

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Mojacar mayor given a new role MAYOR CANO is given a secretarial role in promoting beautiful villages By Eleanor Hawkins MOJACAR mayor Rosa Maria Cano has been named as secretary for the southern branch of the Los pueblos mas bonitos de España (The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain) Association, at an ass e mb ly h eld o n M o n d a y (April 11) in Lucainena de las Torres. During the National Association assembly, at which Lucainena mayor Juan Herrera was named as president of the new branch, a twoyear term was established fo r th e p o s ts , an d the branch’s responsibilities were defined. The various

MOJACAR: Certainly deserves its place on the list.

activities planned for the coming months to continue pr om ot i ng t he ‘ beaut i f ul villages’ were discussed, the first of which is a presentation of the 2016 Most Beaut i f ul Vi l l ages i n Spai n guide. President of the National Association, Francisco Manuel Mestre Acosta, stated: “This guide describes the 44 marvellous villages which have decided to unite and work together to protect and promote every one of their charming areas, which are tenderly cared for by both the local residents and the councils.”

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The expat guide to property tax SERVICE available from August to October By Eleanor Hawkins A TELEPHONE service will be launched by Almeria Council this year in English, French and German to help non-Spanish home owners with the process to pay IBI property tax. In a press release, the treasury delegate for the provincial council, Manuel Alias, explained that it is a trial project and the number will be 950 211 211. Alias explained that the project aims to reach out to ex-

patriates and holiday home owners, to help them resolve any property tax problems and queries in their own language. The service will be available from August to October, coinciding with the payment period and the time of year that most expats and holiday home owners are in the country. National Statistics Institute figures reveal that across the 93 Almeria municipalities where the provincial council charges property tax, there are a total of

9,245 expatriates from the European Union and about 60 per cent of these own property, most of which is located in the Levante, Los Velez and Valle del Almanzora areas. There are also an estimated 4,000 holiday home owners who live abroad but should pay tax on their property in Spain here. Aims include making life easier for foreign residents, making the provincial council more approachable and increasing income from taxes.

Car robber is arrested A MAN was arrested in Huercal-Overa last week on suspicion of eight offences relating to theft from vehicles. An investigation began in January when five reports were made of cars being broken into, all in the same area of the town. Three subsequent robberies took place the

following month all with the same modus operandi. Items stolen included, handbags, mobile phones and small amounts of cash. The man, who has previous convictions for similar offences, will appear in court in Huercal-Overa.

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A new roundabout A DANGEROUS crossroads in Garrucha is to be turned into a roundabout after an eightyear wait. The La Simona crossing on the Los Gallardos to Garrucha bypass has been the scene of a number of accidents on the busy road.

The junction has recently become busier with the opening of the new access road and tunnel to the port area, and Mayor Maria Lopez insists the change is a priority. The roundabout is expected to be built by the end of the year.

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Biggest gypsum well in the world FOUND in Sorbas following years of hard work Flickr by Roberto Lumbreras

Pedestrian bridges get some TLC MAINTENANCE work has been carried out on the three metallic pedestrian bridges that connect the commercial centre of Pulpi with the Alameda and

Maquina districts. Work consisted of replacing the metal flooring, repairing flaws and repainting the bridges.

An ornamental touch has also been added with new flower beds and lighting at the town centre end, the council reported.

Fair of the Nations THE University of Almeria (UAL) campus was due to turn into the capital of international cultures today, Thursday 14, for the first edition of its Feria de las Naciones (Fair of the Nations). The event is running all morning in the centre of the campus, uniting a number of cultures and nations to turn the university into a space to discover more about other cultures.

Head of international promotion administration department Ana Fe Gil Serra said: “It is an activity that revolves around integration and intends to show the differences of culture that live together at the university.” The event is also a charitable one, as bracelets will be on sale carrying the motto ‘UAL around the world’ with funds raised going to Argar, an association for children with cancer.

GYPSUM CAVE: Has been revealed by speleologists. By Antonio Melgar A MORE than three-kilometre long underground gypsum cave has been revealed by speleologists in the Yesos de Sorbas karst landscape following nine years of hard work. Inside a natural wonder in the form of the Ada chasm, a 54-metre deep karst was

found, well believed to be the largest in the world, the speleologist team formed by specialists from all over Spain reported. The Yesos de Sorbas karst area is considered one of the most important in the world, which experts have been investigating for m or e t han 30 year s and i t s caves and chasms attract hundreds of spelunkers every year.

Call for witnesses A BRITISH man and his wife on holiday in Mojacar are asking EWN readers whether they might have witnessed a car accident which took place on April 2 near the Pueblo Indalo. The couple, both in their 70s, became unwillingly involved in an altercation with a woman which resulted in both requiring medical attention . They would like to express their deep gratitude to two Spanish men, aged in their 20s or 30s, who stepped in and saved them. If any readers know who these men, or witnessed the incident, please contact EWN on +34 952 561 245.

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Response to article concerning La Parata

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AN agreement has been reached to solve water supply In relation to the information published in the recent edition of the EWN (March 1723) with the title ‘Residents rage at endless saga,’ which refers to the residents of La Parata, Mojacar Town Council wishes to clarify the following:

IN this article, when mention is made of ‘residents,’ especially in the headline, an incorrect and misleading reference is made. This confuses the readers and leads them to a conclusion that does not reflect the facts. Whilst saying ‘residents’ in the news article, refers to a specific person by name, who spends occasional holidays in the town and is annoyed by the inconvenience of the ongoing works due to his wish for peace and quiet during his brief stay. The opinion of this person deserves due consideration by Mojacar Town Council, who fully understand and regret the circumstances of their protest, however it is not good journalistic prac-

tice to air this complaint, unilaterally and without contrasting information from people who actually ‘reside’ in La Parata the whole year or at least most of it. Given the above, the Municipality of Mojacar wishes to clarify that the article and its sensationalist headline and the information disclosed therein, does not represent the true feeling of ‘residents’ of La Parata. The President of the La Parata Owners Association has written a letter to Rosmari Cano, mayor of Mojacar, which disagreed with the information published in edition 1602. The letter reiterates their satisfaction with the project, which has provided them with a new water and sewer-

MOJACAR: Town Council is aware of works.

age network. The mayor has thanked the Association and its members for this communication and their show of support. The Town Council is fully aware that all works involve a degree of unavoidable inconvenience, especially given the extensive scale of those undertaken in this upgrade. Thanks to the efforts of the mayor of Mojacar and intensive negotiations with the Provincial Government and the water company, Galasa, an agreement has been reached to solve the water supply and drainage problems that La Parata has been suffering for many years. With a budget of 72,600

euros, the area’s network supply and sanitation has been completely renovated throughout the urbanisation and its 21 streets. This first phase involves more than 2,000 metres of tubing, 49 valves as well as other special parts needed to renovate three pumping stations. La Parata is located above the level of the reservoir that supplies water to the rest of the area, pumps are therefore essential to deliver the supply. Thanks to Rosmari Cano, her government team and her concern about the modernisation and development of

municipal services, La Parata now has fire hydrants, installed at strategic points of the urbaniaation, in places easily accessible to firefighters if necessary. This is an improvement only possible due to the works to modernise the system of water pipes and sanitation. To facilitate this safety measure, meetings have been held with officials of the Almeriense Levante Regional Fire Service. Several of its officers have visited the area to assess, on the spot, the suitability and siting of the hydrants. The government of An-

dalucia, in collaboration with various provincial and national agencies responsible in case of fire, has made La Parata an area of special study due to the proximity between the urban development and the countryside. The last phase of the works, which could cause the most disruption, is the replacement of paving and, asphalt dug up to carry out the work. Once the new pipes are laid and covered over, the trenches need a certain amount of time to settle before being tarmacked. The asphalting has already begun, albeit a few days late due to the recent rains.

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Almeria students to become life savers

PROJECT set to increase students’ knowledge of first aid By Eleanor Hawkins TWELVE secondary schools in Almeria Province have been chosen to take part in an experimental project, analysing the effectiveness of giving first-aid training to students. The project, coordinated by the emergency services, begins this month and will see teachers and 1,250 students receive

basic first-aid and cardiovascular reanimation training at the schools, which include: Sierra de Gador in Berja, San Isidro in Nijar, Sierra Nevada in Fiñana, Albaida in Almeria City, Cardenal Cisneros in Albox, Albujaira in HuercalOvera, El Palmeral in Vera and El Jaroso in Cuevas del Almanzora. The study will be the base of a possible region-wide educational programme to bring the training into the classroom, following worldwide recommendations from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO claims that 12 is the ideal age for youngsters to be taught life-saving techniques. After a heart attack, 061 Emergency Services Director

FIRST AID: Training over 1,000 new life savers. Javier Garcia has explained, the victim’s chance of surviving falls by 10 per cent every minute that goes by, without them receiving correctly per-

formed reanimation manoeuvres. This means the more people that know how to react and help until paramedics can get to the scene, the better.

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Man reported for cruelty to animal DOG was kicked and beaten for damaging furniture By Eleanor Hawkins A MAN has been reported by the National Police in Almeria for allegedly beating a young dog repeatedly with its lead.

Copper steal TWENTY-SEVEN people were arrested for theft of copper cables in Almeria Province in 2015, and a total of 50 tonnes of stolen copper were recovered according to a new report. Published by the Ministry of the Interior, the report stated that altogether 176 people were arrested in Andalucia for copper-related thefts in 2015, and 408,076 kilos of the metal were confiscated by the authorities.

The attack was caught on camera and reported by the ANUA animal charity, which provided the police with a video showing the man beating and kicking the dog on a terrace, after finding it had damaged furniture inside the house. The dog, which has been examined by a vet, remains at an animal refuge while a

judge decides whether it should be returned to its owner (who was not the attacker) or put up for adoption. The police force has stressed that Article 337 of the Penal Code allows for punishment of up to 18 month jail sentences, for those found to have seriously mistreated or abandoned pets or domesticated animals.

Fraudulent police officer arrested A VIOLENT impersonator who allegedly tricked his victims by flashing a fake police badge, before beating and robbing them, has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Almeria.

The 27-year-old was arrested after police followed up on six separate reports that followed a similar modus operandi. It is thought that the man, identified in Spanish bureaucratic custom only as AHS, would demand to see his victimsâ€™ ID and, if they were not carrying one, escort them to their homes where he would then assault them. It is mandatory in Spain to carry identification and to provide it upon request to legitimate police officers. This often leads to difficulties in dealings with people from countries without such totalitarian laws.

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Report out on fire-plane crash PILOT was probably suffering from stress By Eleanor Hawkins THE Infoca pilot who died in a crash while fighting a fire in Seron in 2014, was probably suffering from stress according to an investigation. The civil aviation authority said in the report that the pilot’s concentration and

Charged for death threats A MAN has been handed an eight-month suspended jail sentence by Almeria’s number five criminal court and been banned from contacting or going within 500 metres of a woman he issued death threats to for 16 months. The man, who was found to have sent a number of text messages threatening to kill the woman and her children, was arrested near her house with a car full of dangerous items, including a machete, a 12cm knife, a hammer, an axe, and a two-litre container full of petrol, after Guardia Civil officers were alerted to his presence by the victim. Upon his arrest on November 3, 2010, the man said: “You’ve caught me” and told the officers “all I can think about is killing her.” Following events 18 days beforehand, details of which have not been made public but which the man blamed his victim for, he sent two threatening messages and scrawled insulting and threatening graffiti on her house, car windscreen and at her place of work.

performance could have been affected by a decrease in attention caused by the intense nature of the task. According to the report, the pilot disobeyed an order to return to base and decided to return to the scene of the fire. No emergency communication took place prior to the

accident, a fact which pointed to the pilot being intent on his mission despite the danger. The pilot was highly experienced as a firefighting pilot and had also worked as a flight instructor, both in Spain and in Chile. Infoca passed its condolences to the pilot’s family.

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Young Mojacar girl flyin OSAIA began kitesurfing aged seven By Adele Land MOJACAR kitesurfer, Osaia Reding, finished fifth in the world championships in Saint Pierre la Mer, France at the weekend. The 12-year-old schoolgirl finished seventh in her category in last year’s competition and fourth in the Spanish championships. She was the youngest competitor in her group. Osaia began kitesurfing

aged seven under the guidance of her father Sebastien who is also her coach. Osaia trains in Mojacar and also spends time in Brazil where conditions for the sport are excellent. A pupil at school in Mojacar, Osaia has to combine her studies and homework with training. Having travelled extensively with her French parents, Osaia speaks four languages and said “travelling is her university of life.” She said she enjoys kitesurfing because it allows her to “fly as high as a bird.” Proud to be a ‘Mojaquero’ the young schoolgirl’s kite is decorated with a picture of the ‘Indalo man’ a symbol of the area, as well as Mojacar’s coat of arms. Although mostly selffunded, Osaia is grateful to her sponsors which include

F1-Spain, Kitaddict, Barraca Do Spain and Mojacar Council. Sports councillor, Emmanuel Aguero, met with her a few hours before she left for France and wished her luck in the competition on behalf of the council team. The young athlete’s next destination is La Manga for the Spanish Championships, followed by the European Championships in Holland and the youth world championships in June. Her parents are no strangers to extreme sports. They run a water sports centre on Mojacar playa and Mr Reding also competes in kitesurfing. Osaia with sports councillor Emmanuel Aguero.

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ng high Riders fired up for event ONE of the most anticipated events in the mountain-biking calendar is just over a week away. Next Sunday, April 24, h u n d re d s o f mo u n tainb ik e elite an d ama te ur riders will descend on M o jac a r to tak e u p the challenge of the fifth edition of the Sierra Cabrera Xtreme. The 67-kilometre race takes the riders along M o jac a r p lay a, u p in to the Sierra Cabrera, follo w in g a ro u te d o w n th ro u g h L a P a ra ta a nd Las Marinas and finishin g n e a r th e fo o tb a ll ground near Marina de la Torre. Numerous elite riders have registered for the race including last year’s winner Jose Marquez, Pe-

dro R ome ro from Extremadura, Juan Trujillo and other top male riders. In the female category, Rebeca Bertomeu, placed first last year and Cordoba’s Elena Perez will be hoping to make the podium. In addition to the elite riders, hundreds of local riders will compete and aim to beat their personal best. This ye a r ’s route is more diffic ult w ith climbs up to 700 metres in altitude, ravines and sheer drops. Around 30 per cent of the course is made up of climbs and descents. Spectators will be able to cheer on the competitors as they speed along Mojacar playa.

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A town for the young VERA improving opportunities VERA has been officially declared a ‘town of youth’. The title was awarded by the Andalucian Youth Institute (IAJ), identifying the town as having organised special events and attractions for the younger residents. A plaque was unveiled in the Vera youth information centre by IAJ provincial coordinator, Ramon Soto, together with Mayor Felix Lopez. Soto described Vera as a

“pioneer in improving opportunities for young people”. Other towns in the province were also awarded the title, including, Cuevas del Almanzora, Pulpi and Nijar. In addition to the awarding of the title, a number of youths were designated ‘youth correspondents’. The youngsters will collaborate with schools, information centres and neighbourhood associations.

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An interesting trail for hikers WALKERS and cyclists are in for a treat if they take the trail which runs along the track of the old railway, part of the original Guadix to Almendros route. The route is 13 kilometres long and takes in numerous points of interest and beauty spots. There are a number of bridges along the path, with interesting architectural history behind each of them. For younger walkers, there is a children’s playground with garden areas. The route is adapted for the blind and the signs along the way are written in Spanish, English and also in braille.

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Garrucha wins tourism awards MOR E t h a n a d o z e n businesses in Garrucha have been awarded a certifica t e o f e x c e l l e n c e from the Junta de Andalucia tourist board. The businesses include Hotel Tika, Garrucha tourist office, Luan, Casa Adri a n a a n d Na u tic o restaurant. The certificate recognises efforts in offering a high quality of service in

a tourism related business. The businesses will feature in numerous online campaigns organised by the tourist board and other publications. To u ris m C o u n c illo r, Rocio Galindo, said she encouraged all businesses in the tourism sector to work together to make Garrucha a destination of excellence.

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Sea turtle stomach was full of plastic THEIR disappearance is directly linked to the action of humans By Adele Land A LOGGERHEAD sea turtle was discovered dead on a beach in Carboneras at the weekend. The creature, the fourth dead specimen found in the province in as many weeks, was spotted by a resident on the El Ancon beach, who called Civil Protection. Volunteers from marine rescue organisation, Equinac, were dispatched to the scene to inspect the creature and check if it had previously been fitted with a microchip. A number of sea turtles have been microchipped by Equinac and other groups in order to monitor the creatures. A necropsy was performed on the turtle, identified as being an adult between 30 and 40 years old. Results from the necropsy showed the animal was underweight and had died recently. Also apparent was some damage to the shell. An inspection of the stomach contents revealed the animal had ingested a large

SEA TURTLE: Stomach contained plastic waste. amount of plastic waste. Equinac coordinator, Eva Moron, lamented what she described as man-made changes to the marine ecosystem. Moron went on to explain that sea turtles

are in danger and their disappearance is directly linked to the action of humans. The coordinator urged people to dispose of plastic waste responsibly and not to use the sea as a dumping ground.

International monuments day ALMERIA’S Alcazaba will be at the centre of celebrations of the International Monuments Day. The theme for this year’s event is ‘the heritage of sport, coinciding with the Olympic

Games,’ which are set to be staged in Rio de Janeiro this summer. Children, aged between eight and 12, have been invited to take part in a workshop to learn about the commer-

cial history of Almeria City. The children will also be taken on a tour of the building which will take in the fantastic views of the port and bay. On Sunday April 17, an

animated show will be staged at the Alcazaba aimed at an audience of all ages. The event starts at 12 noon and will showcase how to live a healthier lifestyle using sport.

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Teens’ English fails street test THEY had trouble giving directions in English By Eleanor Hawkins THE level of English spoken by Almeria youths was put to the test last week, as a businessman and a tourist hit the streets to ask them for directions, as part of a study by Active Global English House. The two walked the streets of Almeria City, stopping likely-looking teenagers to ask them for directions every now and then.

Although all seemed extremely eager to help, they had great trouble making themselves understood in English, and later admitted that they felt they needed to learn a lot more of the language to get by. The ‘street test’ was carried out and recorded by the company, which promotes language tourism, as a way to show teenagers and their parents how important it is to speak a second language.

Road danger

Airport figures up

THE list of dangerous roads in Almeria has been increased, following a recent study. The Department of Transport has added a number of roads, including non-motorway sections, to the list, based on the number of accidents having occurred. The roads will be monitored by mobile radars which will detect drivers who exceed the speed limit.

MORE than 71,000 passengers passed through Almeria Airport in March. The number showed an increase of 42 per cent compared with the same period in 2015. Some 55,000 passengers flew to and from domestic destinations, while 15,000 passengers travelled internationally. In respect of international passengers, the majority of travellers were from UK airports and from Belgium. In terms of operations, 876 flights arrived and departed from the airport.

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Pleasantly surprised THE Costa de Almeria area provided many a pleasant surprise for a group of Irish travel agents who took part in a familiarisation trip at the beginning of the month following the Provincial Tourism Board’s visit to the Dublin Holiday World show in January. The a g e n t s, wh o w e re g iv en th e chance to discover what the destination has to o ff e r h o l i d a y m a k ers , all e x pressed their surprise at the amount of attract i o n s i n t h e a r ea , p ro v in cia l tourism delegate Javier Aureliano Garcia reported, and said they would be encouraging their customers to visit Almeria. In fact, he said, one representative from EU Tours had reported that a number of bookings were made as soon as he put information on the agency’s website, before he had even returned to Ireland. Irish tourists have a longstanding love affair with Spain, which remains the main destination for holidays in the sun. In fact 10,478 Irish tourists visited Almeria Province between March and October last year, and this figure is expected to increase for the 2016 season.

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Still time to view stunning exhibition

GOMEZ started drawing as a child By Eleanor Hawkins LOCAL artist Cristina Gomez has launched a stunning exhibition organised by Vera Council’s Culture department entitled Los Ojos del Alma (The Eyes of the Soul) which will be running at the Convento de la Victoria until tomorrow, April 15. Gomez started drawing as a c h ild a n d ha s ne ve r s toppe d working towards her dream of becoming a great artist. She studied Fine Arts at the University of Granada and claims to have been influenced by the works of Gustav Klimt, Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock among others. The budding artist’s exhibition includes 29 paintings and etchings which some already define as ‘seductive emotional art.’

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New market THE mayor of Cuevas del Almanzora, Antonio Fernandez, and a number of local councillors paid a visit on Friday (April 8) to the new Mercado de Guazamara market, to be held in Plaza Mayor every Friday.

Lucky draw LADY luck shone on Almeria at the weekend. On Friday (April 8) the ONCE draw saw €250,000 in prizes land in Berja, and the Saturday ONCE draw took another €200,000 to Almeria City.

Youths hurt

CRISTINA GOMEZ: Poses in front of some of her art.

FOUR youths, three under 18, were injured in a traffic accident on the A-332 near Cuevas del Almanzora on Saturday (April 9). Three cars were involved in the crash and the injured were taken to hospital.

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Social help in Huercal-Overa FAMILY counselling was top of the list of requests By Adele Land THE social services department in Huercal-Overa has provided assistance to some 1,970 residents in the past year, equating to around 10 per cent of the town’s population. The department is responsible for providing a service to people with disabilities, elderly residents, women

Voting complaints A COURT in Berja has ordered an investigation into possible irregularities in voting during the last Spanish general elections following reports from UPyD political party. The reports were lodged on the day of the elections, December 20, by UPyD members, who claim e d t h a t t wo P P councillors have obtained posta l v o t e b a l l o t s fo r residents at the old peoples’ home without their presence or permission.

and immigrants. At the top of the list for assistance requested was fa mily c o u n s ellin g , followed by assistance to elderly or disabled people. In addition to providing advice and information, the department also helped by providing equipment to help with mobility, including adjustable beds and walking frames.

Mayor Domingo Fernandez, said the scheme was vital in helping all residents of the town. The scheme is to be extended to offer a programme of ‘active aging’, which encourages elderly people to re ta in a nd improve the ir mental and physical fitness. A ls o to be inc lude d is family classroom sessions and a summer school.

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Tree planting in Cantoria WORK is underway in Cantoria to restore the old Alameda. Some 300 trees will be planted along the street, with council workers and schoolchildren getting involved in the project. The motivation behind the idea is to re-

vitalise the area in order that it can be enjoyed by local people and visitors. Each tree will be tagged with a number and the name of the person who planted it. Mayor Purificacion Sanchez said this initiative is the start of a long-term environmental project to beautify the town.

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Photography competition ANNOUNCED for the four-wheel drive rally By Eleanor Hawkins CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA Council’s sports department has announced a photography competition for the four-wheel drive rally running in the area from April 22-24. All budding photographers can take part but the images must be of motorbikes, quads and cars taking part in the com-

petition and their drivers, either as the main subject of the photo or the background. Photos can be sent from April 25 to May 15 in digital format to deportes@cuevasdelalmanzo ra.es or organización.andinasra cing@gmail.com. Participants must include their name and surname, address, telephone number, email and a title for the photo. Photos can also be

handed in on a CD at the Citizens’ Attention Point within the town hall building. First prize will be €250, second prize €150 and third prize €100. The rally route will be announced on Thursday April 21 on www.campeonatott.es. The organisers have stressed it is important not to park vehicles near the route or get too close for safety reasons.

Council’s Trans-Iberian travels HAVING travelled far and wide to promote the Costa de Almeria, the council’s intrepid tourism department had a gentler journey on the weekend of April 9 and 10, travelling to Lisbon for a hugely important fair. There were more than 130,000 visitors passing through the doors, encouraging cartoonish

eye-popping from the 200 travel agents onsite. The event has been increasing in popularity in recent years, and represents a fine source of possible income for Almeria with plenty of Portuguese voyaging across the Iberian peninsula for family holidays and adventure.

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MUSICAL FEAST: The MACS bunnies sang back-up to an array of talent. AN event was staged last week to honor Ashlea, a brave woman who lost her long struggle to cancer. Maggi Lake kindly hosted the annual event at her home in Bedar. The afternoon was a musical feast with an array of talent including Clive Bowley (Flashback), Tony Justice, Patti Ross and Lady Ellen Sings supported by the MACS bunnies. The DJ and master of ceremonies was Moz Morris.

The volunteer musicians performed for more than five hours and had the crowd up and dancing. As always, the success of this event depended upon a host of volunteers including a fabulous kitchen crew and wonderful chefs who donated their food specialties. Bedar Council donated the use of the chairs. The event raised almost â‚Ź1,200 which will go to provide a much-needed hospice.

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Preparing for changes MORE than 1,000 enquiries have been dealt with by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Tourism department in Almeria, since the approval on February 2 of a new decree regarding holiday rental properties. Staff at the office reported that they have received 570 phone calls, 360 visits and

143 emails from property owners requesting information on the new requirements. The decree, which is due to come into effect on May 12, will force holiday rental property owners to meet a number of quality requirements, and they will also be expected to keep a register of customers in accordance with

citizens’ security laws. After registering the property, owners will have one year to meet all the requirements. Junta sources have explained that a region-wide information campaign is about to be launched to ensure that owners are made aware of the details of the changes.

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Get official papers in Huercal-Overa FACILITY to initially open two days a week

Migrants rescued at sea TWENTY-SIX African migrants, 24 men and two women, were rescued from the sea on Monday April 11, after being found by Sasemar 101 search plane. The authorities were alerted at about 3pm to the possible presence of a dinghy, which had left the Moroccan coast but failed to

reach Spanish land, and a search was launched. Eventually the aircraft spotted the fivemetre long dinghy, 18 nautical miles northwest of the Isla de Alboran, and Polimnia lifeboat was sent to collect the migrants and carry them to safety.

Arrests after marihuana discovery

DOCUMENTATION OFFICE: Will stop residents having to travel to Almeria. By Adele Land

THREE Almeria men have been arrested suspected of a crime against public health after National Police officers discovered a hidden compart-

ment inside a van they were travelling in, which contained 8.1 kilos of marihuana. During the operation officers also confiscated €15,145

in cash, a sealing machine and empty plastic bags identical to those containing the drugs, 11 mobile phones and two vehicles.

HUERCAL-OVERA has been given the green light to open a documentation office in conjunction with the National Police. Following a recent visit from the Chief of Division of the Directorate General of the Police, Francisco Aranda, approval was given for the new facility. Services provided by the new office will inc lude re s ide nc e c e rtificat es, i dent i t y

cards, passports and foreigners’ documents. The facility will allow people living in the northern part of the province to easily access services, formerly only available in Almeria. The office, to be located next to the Local Police headquarters, is scheduled to open within the next three or four months and initially will open two days per week, with a view to the opening hours extending if there is a high demand.

Businesses are preparing for the coming summer REPRESENTATIVES from 40 businesses in Nijar met last week to discuss the coming season at an event organised by the Municipal Tourism Board. Matters on the agenda included the creation of a

guide to the area for tourists to be distributed at tourist information points during the summer months, lifeguard and cleaning services for the beaches, which are expected to run from June to September, and noise regulation for

The first of many GARRUCHA is holding its first tapas route from April 15 to April 24, the council has announced. Almost all the bars in town specialising in tapas will be joining in, and the council hopes the initiative will help attract visitors to the area over the next few days. The event, local Mayor Maria Lopez and Tourism Councillor Rocio Galindo explained at the presentation, is one which they hope will become a regular fixture on the local calendar. “Tapas are a tradition in the province which most of the tourists who visit us love. Garrucha needed its own route,” the mayor said.

concerts and music events. Tourism Councillor Alexis Pineda stressed: “We especially need the sector to collaborate with us to help prevent accidents on the beaches by making sure tourists are well informed.”

Adults given second chance A TOTAL of 1,760 people in Almeria Province sat exams on Saturday (April 9), in an attempt to obtain their Obligatory Secondary Education certificates for adults. The exams, which are held simultaneously at education centres all across Andalucia, give adults who failed or missed the exams in their teens a second chance to obtain their certificates.

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Alcazaba staying free NO plans to introduce an entry fee for the monument By Eleanor Hawkins ENTRY to the Alcazaba in Almeria will continue to be free for citizens of the European Union, the Regional Government of Andalucia has promised. Culture, Commerce and Tourism delegate for Almeria, Alfredo Valdivia, explained at a press conference

last week that the government has no intention of making changes to management of heritage sites, which would result in an entry fee being put into place for the monument. Valdivia stressed that charging for entry, such as at the Real Alcazar in Sevilla or the Alhambra in Granada, is not part of the govern-

HERITAGE SITE: The popular monument will remain free.

mentâ€™s plans, regardless of how popular the Alcazaba becomes or how much visitor numbers increase. Regarding plans to illumi-

nate the monument, the delegate explained that talks are underway with the Endesa Foundation, but gave no further details.

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Deadly diving TOURIST was snorkelling

SALTWATER CROCODILE: Was tailing the body. A CROCODILE mauled a Russian tourist to death while he snorkelled at a diving resort on a remote Indonesian island. Sergey Lykhva, aged 37, was reported missing before his body was found four days later with missing body parts and tailed by a large saltwater crocodile.

Trouble ahead JAILED Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko has begun a hunger strike demanding a return to her homeland. She was recently found guilty of involvement in the deaths of two Russian reporters during the war in eastern Ukraine and sentenced to 22 years in prison, while being lauded as a hero back home.

Storm brewing INTENSE fighting briefly flared up on Russia’s southern border as the frozen NagornoKarabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan thawed violently. Dozens of soldiers were reported killed on both sides before order resumed. Bitter sentiments have dominated relations between the two nations since the fall of the Soviet Union.

Paper trails THE so-called Panama Pa-

Bitter Buddhists

A MAN from Dagestan has sparked fury among locals in the Russian republic of Kalmykia after filming himself urinating on a statue of Buddha and kicking the icon in the face. Authorities in the predominantly Buddhist region have now arrested the 22-year-old wrestler who had flown to Kalmykia for a tournament. BUDDHA: Kicked in the face.

pers saw Vladimir Putin caught in the headlamps of accusations of financial misplay as various newspapers alleged that a €1.76 billion trail of siphoned funds led to his inner circle. The Kremlin has portrayed the release of the papers as another tactic of Washington led propaganda.

Commie capitalists COMMUNISTS in Russia with a lack of irony are looking to trademark their traditional symbol - the five-pointed red star - to prevent foreign companies using it for adver-

tising. The Communist Party has argued it is disgraceful that an iconic Russian symbol be used in countries with antipathy towards Russia.

Dynasty dating RUMOURS have linked Russian president Vladimir Putin with Rupert Murdoch’s ex-wife Wendi Deng after the Chinese-born businesswoman was seen aboard an expensive yacht owned by Roman Abramovich. The claims were reported by celebrity magazine US Weekly and follow Murdoch’s recent marriage to former Mick Jagger flame Jerry Hall.

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Telepizza’s return to stock exchange IN a bid to raise funds as part of its expansion plans By John Smith ONE of the most successful Spanishowned fast food chains, Telepizza, was founded in Madrid in 1987 and has grown from a single shop to more than 750. Traditionally, takeaway pizza is a highly profitable commodity as basic

is the top estimate of the total value of Telepizza shares that may be sold when it returns to the stock market

FINANCIAL AFFAIRS: HRH Pilar De Borbon.

The king’s aunt has Panama investment THE sister of former King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI, Her Royal Highness Pilar de Borbon, has been revealed as having an investment in Panama following the Mossack Fonseca leaks. She explained in a letter written on April 6 that this relationship has been in existence for more than 40 years. It appears that her late husband Luis set up the fund

investment only requires flour and water, toppings, ovens, packaging, and a few low-powered motorbikes. Also, the profit on each pizza is much higher than on other foods. The original owner of Telepizza raised funds by taking the company public and then selling most of his

There is a lot of hysteria about why Britain should stay in. There is a lot of subjectivity. John Caudwell, founder of Phones 4U on the Brexit.

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after Basque terrorist group ETA tried to kidnap both her husband and father on the same day, in an effort to ensure that their funds were one step away from immediate access. She is quite adamant, however, that all of her financial affairs have been conducted correctly and in accordance with Spanish law so that all necessary taxation has been paid.

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Fewer unemployed THE number of people registered as unemployed in Spain fell by 1.4 per cent from February to March 2016, according to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Employment and Social Security. This meant that there were 58,216 fewer unemployed people in March, giving a total figure of unemployed in Spain of 4,094,770, which means that on a year-on-year basis unemployment fell by 357,169 people, equivalent to just over 8 per cent.

Request for a pay cut THE Chief Executive of the Co-operative Group Richard Pennycook, has volunteered to take a 40 per cent reduction on his salary, which will reduce his basic earnings by €650,000 because he says that the job has become easier. His bonus will also be reduced.

Some good Spanish news DESPITE some negative reports on the Spanish economy, there has been a very positive report from US-based Bloomberg, which says that Spanish services and manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in two months, basically outshining all of the other members of the EU. While the Eurozone showed limited move-

€4.8 billion is the amount of profit South Korean electronics company Samsung is forecasting for the first quarter of 2016, a 10 per cent increase over 2015.

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ment, Spain continued to push ahead, beating Germany, Italy and France at their own games and recording yet another fall in unemployment. With the vague possibility of three political parties forming a government, the economy should become even stronger.

shares to a third party, which then had the shares delisted. In a bid to raise funds in order to allow the business to continue its expansion plans, it is anticipated that a combination of newly-created and existing shares will be relaunched on the Spanish stock exchange in the near future.

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Catalonian bonds suffer THE European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to exclude Catalonia from its bond-buying programme to boost the European Union economy. It appears that the bank does not consider that Catalonia would be able to pass solvency proceedings, according to El Mundo. ECB rules do not allow the institution to invest in junk bonds and ratings agencies Fitch, Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s have all declared the re-

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Fast food company eyes China Photo Credit Rob Crandall Shutterstock

McDonald’s looks to expand its already existing empire By John Smith SEVERAL years ago, the McDonald’s Corporation spent a lot of time and money in trying to stop a restau r a n t i n Wi m b l e d o n fro m calling itself McChina, but it lost when the judge ruled that no one would be likely to confuse the two operations. Today, things are different and the McDonald’s group has announc e d t h a t i t p l a n s to o p e n 1,250 new restaurants in China, as well as a lesser number in Hong Kong and South Korea to add to the 2,200 outlets it already has in that area. In keeping with a long term policy, the bulk of these new outlet stores will be franchises, purchasing all of their products from McDonald’s and thus saving the US group significant set up costs. When these plans go through, China will become McDonald’s largest market after the US, although it has also seen its Russian

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION: Plans to open 1,250 new restaurants in China.

The major problems that the group may face will be the downturn in the Chinese economy and the fact that a number of competitors are also expanding in China. franchises performing very well. The m aj or pr obl em s t hat t he group may face will be the downturn in the Chinese economy, and the fact that there are a number of com pet i t or s al so expandi ng i n China, some such as KFC and Pizza Hut offering products in the same price bracket whilst others being significantly cheaper. Despite the possible drawbacks, the company does see Asia generally as a major area of potential growth which would allow it to si gni f i cant l y expand i t s pr of i t base.

Santander Bank to close more than 400 branches in Spain Credit Martin Good Shutterstock

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HIGH STREET: Santander branches in Britain and Spain are under threat. THE red and white of Banco Santander draping many a high street in both Britain and Spain is under threat, as the financial powerhouse elects to close more than 400 branches in Spain by the end of the year. Deemed a move towards a more at-

tractive digital banking platform, it has now been confirmed that the bank wants to cut 1,250 jobs, mainly through natural wastage as the bank attempts to streamline its services. In a lewd example of corporate jargon, country head Rami Aboukhair told

employees: “The current economic context, greater regulatory requirements and the evolution of client behaviour toward new technology make it necessary to accelerate our commercial transformation.” There are presently 3,467 Santander

branches in Spain, meaning around 13 per cent will be closed, with the smaller ones leading the way. It’s not an entirely surprising move given that Spain has long been one of the most overbanked countries in Europe, a situation dramatically curtailed by the financial crisis.

EVEN the macho Spanish drivers are now turning towards electric and hybrid cars, especially as there are government subsidies to encour age a m ove away from gas guzzlers, and although sales in Spain are greater for hybrids, as it is easier than trying to plug in your car i n t he count r ysi de, things are definitely improving. Am er i can com pany Tesla, which includes the Chief Minister of Gi br al t ar am ongst i t s cl i ent s, has j ust announced its new Model 3 which has staggered everyone by receiving 325,000 advance orders worth around €15 billion in just one week.

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BILLIONAIRE investors must be confident of a decent return on their investments

CARLOS SLIM: Is said to be one of the world’s richest men.

By John Smith WHEN billionaires start investing in any particular industry, wise money follows them and makes the market even stronger, and the triumvirate of George Soros, Bill Gates and Carlos Slim, whilst acting independently of each other, all seem to have invested in Spanish building and housing construction since the 2008 crash. Mexican Slim, said to be one o f t h e w o r l d ’s r i c h e s t m e n , made a bid for Barcelonabased Fomento de Construcciones & Contratas SA in March through one of his subsidiaries, Inversora Carso. This is the latest of his investments in Spain, which started in 2014 to help stabilise the business. As part of the deal, Carso also made an offer for Madrid-based developer Realia Business SA, in which FCC owns a 37 per cent stake, and Bill Gates also has shares according to Bloomberg. Although no longer a young man at the age of 76, he clearly continues to enjoy the excitement of predicting recovering markets, and is well-known for taking advan-

tage of depressed prices when investing in companies. Whilst Spain had a colossal surplus of properties, he has gambled on the fact that the underlying economy is strong enough when it adds overseas property purchases to expect a definite property boom in the long run, and current results seem to suggest this expectation is beginning to see a rise in prices and purchases. With sales of €5 billion, billion euros is Madrid was Europe’s fifth the real estate sales figure for strongest real estate market the market in during a recent 12-month Madrid period ending in October 2015, according to a PwC report. Things aren’t all rosy in the Spanish financial sector, but if the country can attract expatriates, purchasers and investors when it has no long-term government in place and is constantly criticised by the EU for its fiscal policy, rich investors must be confident of the potential for a decent return on their investments. Even if things don’t move too quickly in the future, these investments are bound to help stabilise the Spanish construction industry for as long as these investors are patient.

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Getting it right DO you know the secret? It’s called give and take LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

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WELL, I’ve just returned from a short break in Denmark and you know something? It is simply awash with Muslims. Oh no, I hear you groan, here he goes again. Same ol’ same ol’. Well, this time you couldn’t be more wrong. You see I truly believe that at long last Denmark is a Western community that is actually on the road to getting it right. And do you know the secret? It’s called give and take. The first thing you notice, is that apart from the occasional elderly female, there is hardly a Burka in sight. Even more importantly, nowhere at all did I observe one person clad in the antagonising full veil. Instead, the faith of most young women was merely defined by an often quite trendy headscarf and the occasional pair of leg-

gings (not a bad choice when you consider the climate!). Quite a number of these ladies were also employed at supermarket checkouts and nowhere did I observe a restriction on their handling of any alcohol or pork products. The men too were clad in more acceptable attire. After all the Thobe was designed to protect its wearer from sunlight, flies and mosquitos, none of which are actually too prevalent in those chilly northern climes. Because of this obvious desire to integrate into Western society, the whole atmosphere is different. As you walk through the shopping centres and street markets, gone are the feelings of distrust and discomfort that hang so heavily over the public places of other European countries. People are laughing together and polite to each other. On one afternoon my girlfriend’s sister took part in a public gospel singing event. Among the crowd of observers, I noticed quite a number of headscarf-covered young people clapping along with the rest of the audience. Because of this more open exis-

tence there is no need for Muslims to form the protective ghettos that blight our cities of the West. Consequently people in Denmark are more integrated in their home environments as well. Give and take. The true answer to peaceful integration. And the first major step in the right direction. Banning the Burka. The attire of hatred and separation has no place in the future of our societies. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

DENMARK: Apart from the occasional elderly female, there is hardly a Burka in sight.

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The Panama ‘Papers’, 25 years ago PANAMA was the place for real cash, money has been laundered there for decades Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

A PHONE call came through from the other side of the world. Someone I knew that had a fortune stashed away in the banks in Panama had a major request for me. It seemed that he could get half a per cent more on his interest in another bank; it was right across the street but they wouldn’t give him a cashier’s check. He had to go there, bundle up the 10 million dollars (€8,768,500) cash in suitcases, and roll them across the street. What’s in it for me? “An all-expenses-paid trip to Panama for one week, nothing less than five star. And if you want to set up your own Panamanian company I will pay for that too.” Hmm I debated for a fraction of a nanosecond before accepting. I left that afternoon. Panama was the place for real cash. The stories were magnificent, well beyond Saudi Arabia or any other gilded banking hideouts. The next day we met. The operation was simple. He would go to his bank a day or two ahead. Bundle all the money up in suitcases

PANAMA: Has been used as a tax haven for decades by Americans and drug cartels. that could be rolled across the street, from his current bank to his new one. No one was to be told of the operation other than one guy in his own bank, especially not the Panamanian police. “Want a gun?” He asked. Let me think on that. Moving day was

Thursday, so I had a few days to get the lie of the land and a feel for the culture. My first trip was to the Canal Zone, controlled then by the Americans. I was very lucky with my taxi driver, who came from the slum area of Panama but could speak eight

languages, including Japanese. I negotiated a day’s outing taking me to the best and worst places of Panama. Situations that the average tourist wouldn’t see. So off we drove to the Canal Zone to watch standard-metal containers full of $100 bills be unloaded into special trucks, that would whisk them directly to their designated banks. It was a slick military operation with some 40-50 soldiers all highly armed with rockets, machine guns and the latest state-of-the-art communications. They had only 22 minutes to accomplish their work order, before the next billion dollar container would be unloaded by a different drug cartel and his army. Meanwhile the American flag flew proudly overhead. My driver knew the names of each cartel by how his men were dressed and armed. When Thursday came around, my friend with the money was not to be found. I scoured the entire area for him. When I did find him late that night he announced he had moved the money himself on Wednesday alone. He felt I had become too chummy with my taxi-driving friend! I am not sure why there is a lot of noise recently about the leaked revelations concerning tax havens. The world’s well-heeled have been laundering money there for decades.

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Chaos and confusion in Chios and other Greek Islands amid last-minute claims NEW migrants are arriving in Greece faster than they can be sent back Nora Johnson

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A CONTROVERSIAL EU deal to return tens of thousands of migrants from Greece to Turkey is in chaos amid a last-minute increase in asylum claims, reducing the number of those eligible for deportation, new migrants arriving in Greece faster than they can be sent back, and shortages of officials to carry out deportations! An EU plan turns out to be a shambles. No! Who’d have thought it? The EU is about to illustrate, again, that whenever there’s a crisis it always turns it into a disaster. This half-baked fiasco is like declaring war and then realising you don’t have an army. Where was the planning for the necessary infrastructure, the personnel for keeping order and processing these migrants?

EU PLAN: A shambles, illustrating that whenever there’s a crisis it always turns into a disaster. Schengen relied on the EU’s external borders being secure and sufficiently controlled. They were neither, a fact that became glaringly obvious ages ago when the first illegal migrants began making for weak spots such as Ceuta and Lampedusa. The strategy, then, should have been

to detain people at their entry point and quickly ascertain their right to asylum leading to either temporary leave to remain in a camp or deportation. That didn’t happen and word soon got out that Europe had weak, porous borders. Greece’s borders were soon seen as the weakest, and when migrants started

arriving on the islands they should have been held there. This is now happening, albeit slowly, so interest will inevitably return to Lampedusa. The strategy now should be that any people-trafficking ships intercepted from Libya will be returned there, but I hold my breath!

Hot on the heels of this ongoing refugee crisis and the recent terrorist carnage, we now have the leaked Panama Papers detailing how taxevading world leaders, celebrities and assorted tyrants have been squirrelling away massive fortunes over the years. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, when is all this greed and corruption going to end? Finally, on a different note, many thanks to all of you who purchased my latest, just-published psychological crime thriller, No Way Back, following my piece about it here recently. Thanks also for helping my other novels sell so fantastically well, too. Keep those great comments coming to my website about my novels, all profits of which go to the Cudeca charity! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore.

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In, out and shake it all about... Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

THE PSOE socialists have always feared that some or many of their PSCPSOE brethren inside Cataluña could turn rogue. More than one favours the right to decide, and PSOE party headquarters in Madrid are increasingly nervous about good vibrations between PSC secretary general Miquel Iceta and En Comu Podem. Iceta has been told to cool down, back off and banish the R-word from the PSC’s vocabulary. It’s a pity that the Spanish outside Cataluña are so viscerally, knee-jerkingly opposed to an ‘in-out’ referendum. Even now most Catalans would vote t o r e m a i n i n s i d e S p a i n a n d w h a t ’s more, Spain would probably have formed a national government months ago.

Something is lacking THROUGHOUT Mariano Rajoy’s four years in government, he and his ministers banged on about the financial situation they inherited from Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. What has Rajoy left behind? A failed deficit target and the need for another €23.6 million in cuts. Who could blame Pedro Sanchez and Albert Rivera for preferring PSOE and Ciudadanos to take a back seat and let R ajo y cle a r up the me s s ? O r Pa blo Iglesias who, when still in Venezuela mode before going straight, promised that Podemos would ignore the deficit anyway.

An inside job RITA BARBERA, former mayor of Valencia City and now a senator, claims

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IT’S a pity that the Spanish outside Cataluña are so opposed to a quick referendum tha t a ll the c orruption a lle g at i ons against her are vengeance from her former right-hand man, Alfonso Grau and his close collaborators. Interestingly, she fails to clarify w hy the y s hould w a nt to w re a k ve nge a nc e in the firs t place, but doubtless she has her reasons.

Media darling PABLO IGLESIAS is a gifted communicator. His impressive academic career apart, he first made a name for himself with his own television programme and on chat shows. Podemos won its five seats in the European Parliament in the 2014 European elections as much through Iglesias’ media exposure as his message, and he must sometimes ask himself why he did not become a professional celebrity instead of a politician. He would have had almost as much power and none of the responsibility. PABLO IGLESIAS: Gifted communicator.

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It’s all in the jeans

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I’VE noticed in recent years how the quality seems to have diminished Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I USED to be a confirmed Levi jeans man, but I have noticed in recent years how the quality seems to have diminished. But then that’s the way with most things. Whereas the life of these famous strides once seemed to go on forever, these days they wear out at the knees or hip pockets with depressing frequency, and at up to €70 a knock, that is simply not on. What people of this generation probably don’t know is that Levi’s were virtually unheard of in the UK before the music explosion of the 60s, and the advent of groups like The Who and Small Faces, and more crucially the Mod phenomenon that made them famous.

LEVI JEANS: Were virtually unheard of in the UK before the music explosion of the 60s. It was the Mods in the early 60s who popularised this particular branded garment, simply because they sported the favoured straight leg, everything else being the skin-tight variety or as they were then known - drain pipes. The days of jumping in the bath wearing a new pair of Lee Cooper unshrunk jeans in or-

der to sculpt them to the shape of your body, were coming to an end. Levi’s up to this point were merely regarded as workmen’s gear. The official casual Mod ensemble in the early days was Levi’s, a Ben Sherman shirt, often gingham with a button down collar, and a pair of suede desert boots.

Amazingly, the Levi’s and desert boots could be purchased for £1.10 shillings, £1.50 pence in today’s money - and the only place that sold them in my town at the very start of that era was Millets. Ben Sherman was a new company in the early 60s, and became an overnight success almost entirely due to the Mod

patronage. Nevertheless, I still have a couple of pairs of my old faithfuls hanging up in the wardrobe, ones that I purchased in California years ago, and they are like old friends. Wearing them, I may look Homer Simpson dated to young whippersnappers, but I always feel Roger Daltrey

Tata announce steel plant losses Credit BHC Delhi

WELSH steelworkers look to Westminister and Mumbai for support John Smith Random thoughts... FOLLOWING the announcement by the Indian conglomerate Tata that it was losing up to £1 million (€1.25 million) per day at its Port Talbot steel plant, and was considering the future of its investment which could include sale or a closure directly affecting 5,500 employees, the British government appeared stunned. Why it should come as such a surprise to the government was in itself something of a surprise when one considers the problems with the Chinese economy, which has meant Chinese steel being sold abroad at low prices and the fact that over the past six months the steel industry in the UK has seen significant retrenchments including mothballing of whole plants. After receiving a tongue-lashing from the opposition, and suggestions that the Tata business should be nationalised, even if on a temporary basis to

SAJID JAVID: Travelled to India for discussions with the Tata board. protect jobs, the Business Secretary Sajid Javid finally jumped into action and travelled to India for face to face discussions with the Tata board. He has returned to the UK with nothing positive except to say that the meeting was “constructive and positive,” and shows that Tata is a “responsible company,” although they do appear to want either an early sale or some way

of stemming the amounts that they are losing daily. Potential buyers are not tripping over themselves in their anxiety to make a deal, and the only name that appears to be ready to consider making an offer is Sanjeev Gupta, owner of Liberty House commodities and property company who has indicated three things. Firstly he has scribbled a few notes

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Brexit or Bremain? THE EWN is non-partisan as far as the referendum on the Brexit is concerned, and will ensure both sides of the story are covered as much as possible. This is reflected on the website, where reader’s opinions are printed no matter which side they are on. The same is true of our featured writers who have the freedom to express their opinions, and the only position the newspaper takes is that anyone who can vote in the referendum should register to do so. Steven and Michel Euesden, owners of the newspaper have been in Spain for so long that they have lost the ability to vote, but not the ability to have their own opinions, especially as Spain is now deeply imprinted in their DNA. From their point of view, the situation is clear: whilst we may not like everything Brussels does, at least we can be pretty certain about the way things will work whilst Britain remains a member. The fact that so many people seem to say that they don’t have a problem with leaving as life in Spain for the expat was fine before 1973, doesn’t seem to take into consideration that times have changed. At that time, Spain was ruled by a dictator and AIDS had barely been heard of! Times are difficult enough whilst Britain is a member of the EU, but who knows what will happen if we try to extricate ourselves from the group. If we had never joined then we would have had 43 years to organise relationships with our neighbours, but we did and now a Brexit could be disastrous.

on the matter rather than investigate thoroughly, secondly he would look to recycle unwanted steel rather than create new, and thirdly he would try to keep all of the existing staff in work. To use an old expression however ‘fine words butter no parsnips’ and good intentions don’t exactly ensure that any agreement will be reached. According to the BBC, Roy Rickhuss, General Secretary of Community, said: “After leaving his meeting with Tata’s Chairman in Mumbai, Sajid Javid phoned to brief me on his discussions. I welcome the fact the Secretary of State informed me of the constructive conversation he had with Tata. I am pleased he raised those issues I had raised with him before he flew to India. “I am encouraged to learn that Tata has committed to be a responsible seller and to allow the time we need to secure a new commercial operator.” Now we Time will tell whether the jobs of want to these workers and those in associated hear your views. industries will be protected, or if they will become yet another entry in YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE the growing list of statistics claim- YOUR OPINION ing money from ever diminishing www.euroweeklynews.com government funds.

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HAVING lived in Ontinyente, Spain for some 21 years, I have been an avid reader of your column for a long time. Two great qualities have always stood out, the courage to always express the truth and, of course, faith. I have never ceased to be amazed at the misguided carping critics that frequently take issue with your views. “They would do well to remember that whilst the truth may be ignored in the short-term, it will always have to be faced eventually and will always prevail, an indisputable fact.” Perhaps you would be kind enough to publish the enclosed short poem I composed some years ago. It truly sums up today’s world. Keep the faith and truth flowing.

dictable enough to press the button. Are you aware what that means? And if so why aren’t you promoting mass suicide? Then you call the people of the Middle East animals, what’s wrong with you? Do you know what is going on there, the suffering those people have to go through, inflicted on them by the free, democratic west. Syria and Iraq flattened, thousands and thousands of innocent people killed, millions made homeless, their countries polluted with depleted uranium bombs and ammunition. Your solution to the problem is to elect a maniac who will maybe kill us all, shame on you Mr Leapy. Regards Ulrich

Our Window As we sit at our window And gaze up at the sky Our mind wanders, ponders and Begins to ask why? This world our lord gave us Lacks love and care. Qualities of yesteryear Now so rare! As we sit at our window And gaze up at the sky Tis not the world. But the People we sigh!! Alan aged 85 years

Fixing the system STOPPING Trump is a short-term solution. The long-term solution, and it will be more difficult, is fixing the educational system that has created so many people ignorant enough to vote for Trump. Unfortunately that’s directed to non US citizens as well… AB from Palma de Mallorca

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Cycling chaos Toll trials HELLO, I read your newspaper every week and translate your front page story with my Spanish teacher.

IN your ‘Our View’ column last week regarding the Costa del Sol

toll road, you refer to the cost of an 80 ki l om et r e j our ney f r om Malaga to Estepona costing €7.85 in low season and €12.40 in high season. Thi s paym ent does not cover the entire 80 kilometres and only relates to Fuengirola to Marbella and Marbella to Estepona. That is why tolls are only paid at Calahonda and San Pedro and why, upon entering these roads, it i s i m possi bl e t o l eave wi t hout payi ng. On t he ot her hand t he Malaga to Fuengirola section and the Marbella ring road, which belong to the State, can be left by any of the slip roads. Those people with a long memory will remember the controversy surrounding the expropriation of many properties prior to the building of the Fuengirola to Marbella section. Both toll roads were built by Agroman/Ferrovial for which, in return for the private investment, they were granted a concession to charge tolls for a period of some 50 or 75 years. Peter from Estepona

Brexit delusions MANY of the comments are made by people who are like puppets with their strings being pulled by the persuasive expert Puppeteers at UKIP. It’s amazing how they can still control the beliefs and actions of these people with such long strings. When I talk to such, I find that they have never delved into who the people are behind that political party. If they did, they’d soon find that they are of the ilk who were highly unlikely to be seeking to improve the lives of the majority of ordinary people. Nationalism has always been used to manipulate the masses in this way - for evil ends. Peter via the website

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Now that you are feeling much better, it will be tempting to put aside your healthy eating and exercise, but if you remember what a difference it makes it would be silly to stop now. Enlist the help of a friend or two in keeping the momentum going.

told because there are always at least two ways of seeing things. Be positive. You are capable of so much. Take care of your needs on a daily basis.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Concentrate on your physical needs this week and spend much more time on yourself. There will be plenty of opportunities to look after others when you are feeling 100 per cent yourself. Stay in control of day-to-day plans.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With so much going on, you are in danger of burning yourself to a frazzle. You won't realise until you have done it, so make a point of getting some peace and quiet, preferably both of them at the same time. Relax and don't even think about things that are unchangeable. Time will sort out most things for you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Keep up the pace this week so that you have plenty to discuss and 'write home about’. With your mind so active, you are capable of doing in a day what would normally take a week. By-pass those who try to slow you down. There will be plenty of time to be a plod later.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Leave nothing to chance when it comes to your health. Although you are feeling good now you will soon have problems because you are more concerned with others than yourself. This can be good but can also be overdone.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It happens that energy is sometimes low. Take the chance to read up on why this could be. You may think that you know it all, but in this world there is no chance of that. Maybe you are out of touch generally, or just out of touch with your own needs. Give building your strength priority. How much better you will cope with extra energy.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Others may be changing their minds, and generally being a bit of a pain. That may irritate you but it is no reason to change your plans. Both you and your colleagues will be glad that you did in the longer term. You may need to find some peace and space for yourself come the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Your tendency to see yourself through the eyes of others can lead you to undervalue your worth. This could see you going pear-shaped, emotionally. Try not to believe everything that you are

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) After a few recent excesses, bad habits can prove hard to shake off. Remember that any time of the year is a good time to make a fresh start. Don't put off looking after your health any more than you would put off stashing a cheque in the bank. Use it or lose it? You know it makes sense. Think about combining health with a holiday.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When your feelings are so positive, which they should be now, it is hard to remember that they have ever been any other way. You may have a plan in mind for a new activity to get the

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) There are so many things to do or try that you should be spoiled for choice. No, don't settle down in front of the TV. Get out, make some friends and aim to learn something new every day. That may only be the name of your neighbour on the bus but it counts. You are charming and urbane, so don't keep it all to yourself.

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents Z and 20 represents P, so fill in Z every time the figure 9 appears and P every time the figure 20 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Passage, 5 Bilge, 8 Coats, 9 Parsnip, 10 Saloons, 11 Apron, 12 Screen, 14 Menace, 17 Smile, 19 Ancient, 21 Editors, 22 Saint, 23 Title, 24 Set fair.

Down: 1 Picks, 2 Stapler, 3 Ass, 4 Expose, 5 Barrage, 6 Liner, 7 Expanse, 12 Suspect, 13 Eyesore, 15 America, 16 Causes, 18 Idiot, 20 Tutor, 22 Sit.

QUICK Across:

8 Submissive (4) 14 Marked by active interest and enthusiasm (7) 16 Choose not to consume (7) 17 Mended with yarn (6)

English - Spanish

1 Bobcat, 4 Candid, 9 Skill, 11 Ankle, 13 If not, 15 Inferno, 16 Allot, 17 Grime, 18 Creep, 20 Mug up, 21 Saffron, 22 Erase, 24 Tease, 26 Leech, 27 Abroad, 28 Create.

18 Pincers (6) 19 Dismiss (4) 20 Adhesive (5) 22 State of extreme happiness (5)

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2/6 Back down, 3 Absent, 5 Ailing, 7 Diversified, 8 Vacancies, 10 Attempted, 12 Lioness, 14 Fortune, 19 Paella, 20 Mother, 23 Ajar, 25 Area.

Across 1 Sky (5) 4 Signature (5) 7 Garantía (de producto) (9) 8 See 2 Down 10/16 Palabras al aire (3,3) 15 Spring (season) (9) 17 Western (side, part) (5) 18 Rice (5)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Charco, 4 Door, 8 Túnel, 9 Ancho, 10 Suitcases, 14 Leche, 15 Ritmo, 16 Girl, 17 Aduana.

Down 1 Box (4) 2/8 Huevera (3,3) 3 To pray (say prayers) (4) 4 Bandera (de país, ciudad) (4) 5 Rhythm (5) 6 Yesterday (4) 9 Unidades (5) 11 Celery (4) 12 Carrera (4) 13 Table (4) 14 Cross (sign, decoration) (4) 16 See 10 Across

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Down: 1 Cita, 2 Announcer, 3 Col, 5 Orchestra, 6 Roof, 7 Cama, 11 Tree, 12 Flag, 13 Sopa, 15 Red.

Cryptic 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 (AUTHOR) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ARDENT AUTHOR (10) CENTUM COARSE CORDON CRANNY DEPEND FILTER HEATER

HURTLE LOUNGE NETTED NUTRIA REJECT SENIOR TENNIS TITIAN TOMATO WHITEN

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Prompt 2 Theism 3 Gloomy 4 Indigo 5 Polish 6 Simply 7 Sponge 8 Dollop 9 Sonnet 10 Pilfer 11 Maraud 12 Normal 13 Fought 14 Pelvic 15 Mettle 16 Gauche 17 Larvae 18 Scythe 19 Frilly

Across 1 Swiss hotelier announced summons (5) 4 Performs in ceremonies outside the city (7) 8 Caribbean island can be a danger (7) 9 Block Kelvin's bellows (5) 10 Club for the workforce (5) 12 I learnt about military toilet (7) 13 On the contrary in Andorra there’s sun (6) 14 Model ran into brick carrier (6) 17 Presume serum is destroyed (7) 19 Gambles right then skis badly (5) 21 Skirt obtained from Geneva designer (5) 22 Edwin’s correct about Lee’s first fiddle (7) 24 The possible uses of a legendary Greek hero (7) 25 Suppose guests lose time (5) Down 1 Cards containing note for payment (5) 2 Bad temper began in rogue elephants (3) 3 Take elf fans back (7) 4 Actually it's about a supporter (6) 5 Taxi returns to famous explorer (5) 6 Swimming stains her spots (9)

7 Remove swing (7) 11 Every other lane treat correctly (9) 13 Admire brand new sceptre (7) 15 Jewellery spotted in River Wear ringroad (7)

16 It’s said they’re opposed to lines of a poem (6) 18 Ernie's 'Funny Girl' (5) 20 Drops off outbuildings (5) 23 Cash, we hear, for a female hare (3)

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Survey reveals that the average adult in the UK is under-sleeping MANY of those surveyed said that they felt it was affecting their health By Eleanor Hawkins A NEW survey by the Royal Society for Public Health has found that the average person in the UK is under-sleeping by approximately one hour per night. Although at first this doesn’t sound too bad, a quick calculation shows that this adds up to almost one night per week. On average, the 2,000 adults questioned reported getting 6.8 hours sleep per night but said they felt they needed 7.7 hours. Many said they felt this was affecting their health and around half said they felt stressed as a result, while one third claimed it caused them to make unhealthy food choices. The RSPH is so worried it is calling for a national sleep strategy,

Scientists’ new discovery AN exciting discovery has been made by scientists at the TSRI Investigation Centre in La Jolla, California, which could see important developments in the battle against type one diabetes, which generally appears in children and young adults. The TSRI informed of the discovery last week of a new type of immune cell with the potential to stop immune system cells inhibiting insulin creation within the pancreas. This find, the centre reported, opens new routes of investigation. The new cells discovered are similar to conventional type T cells, but they have a tendency to turn into T regulating cells which protect the body from autoimmune diseases. “It was surprising, we didn’t expect the cells to have this ability. The best comparison I can come up with is Clark Kent turning into Superman,” said study leader Oktay Kirak.

with guidelines on how many hours sleep people should get depending on their age, which it wants to be included in school curriculums. Sufficient, good quality sleep can cure many ills, and lack of it can be

7 LACK OF SLEEP: The RSPH is so worried it is calling for a national sleep strategy.

to nine hours sleep a night is the amount 18 to 64-year-olds should get

linked to unhealthy behaviours and many diseases, RSPH chief executive Shirley Cramer explained. The report suggests that 18 to 64year-olds should be getting between seven and nine hours sleep per night, while children should sleep more (between 11 and 14 hours for children aged two and under), and over 65s seven to eight hours.

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KNITTING: Repetitive activities can help relieve stress. MOST people know by now that eating well and staying active are vital to their health, but there are other activities which are not related to diet or exercise that can also greatly help improve health. Adding a few of these into our daily routines can help reduce stress levels, risk of certain diseases and lower blood pressure, for example. 1. Knitting and crocheting Repetitive activities that put your hands to work can help relieve stress by calming the

brain. A study in 2013 found a link between knitting and cognitive function: the more people knitted, the better brain function they had. 2. Volunteering Helping out at the local soup kitchen or donating doesn’t just make you feel good, it is good for you too! A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health reported that people who displayed acts of generosity were 30 per cent less likely to die after a stressful life event.

Plus, a study in 2007 found donating money activates the same pleasure-related areas of the brain that spending it does. 3. Playing with a pet Caring for and playing with pets has been shown to lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and reduced feelings of loneliness, and of course having a dog can force you to walk and help prevent weight gain. 4. Cooking We’ve all heard that a home-cooked meal is healthier

than a ready-made one and studies have revealed that those who generally cook and eat at home consume 130 fewer calories per day than those who usually eat out. 5. Gardening Growing your own fruit and veg not only allows you to have healthy ingredients for home cooked meals, it has also been found to reduce stress and improve depression symptoms as the sights and smells of the garden promote relaxation.

DEAR doctor, I’m a 45-year-old man and although I’ve never been to the gym or anything like that, I’ve always walked a lot and considered myself to be in a decent enough physical condition. My problem is that last winter I had a cold and ever since I’ve often felt out of breath, especially if I have to walk a little quicker than usual or go up a hill. - Is this just a normal consequence of the cold, or could it be something more serious? I hope you can help as I am quite worried about this. - Normally respiratory infections have an active period during which the patient, for an amount of time which can range from a few days to a few weeks, suffers symptoms. After this comes a recovery phase which can also vary in length (and even last a few months) during which the patient can feel more tired than usual, have less appetite and feel generally unwell without symptoms actually being as

noticeable as during the active infection period. In your case, the breathlessness could be a remainder of your cold, but it could also be a sign of another illness so you should be seen by a specialist to rule this out. - Should I see my doctor for him to carry out any tests just in case? - I would recommend you see your usual doctor and later, if the tests he runs do not bring the cause of your problem to light, you should see a specialist. - Can I do anything to improve my breathlessness myself at home? - It’s not an easy thing to improve at home, but taking things easy for a while and reincorporating physical activity into your routine gradually after the infection, following a healthy diet, not going out in the cold, trying to lose weight if you are overweight and stopping smoking could all help. However, the best thing you can do is see your doctor.

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Repair damage to hair EVERY time we use a blow dryer or tongs, put our hair in a tight ponytail or even brush it we’re putting extra stress on it and causing damage. To make things worse, damaged hair gets dry which leads us on a vicious circle as we reach for the hot tools to try and tame it. While experts tell us to use a heat protector and apply a mask every week, if we’re honest there are probably times that isn’t going to happen. Yet there is good news, with a religious conditioning routine, the worst can be kept in check. While some women stay away from conditioners, claiming they weigh hair down or make it flat, it is actually the opposite. By skipping conditioner, they expose their hair to damage which will wear away the cuticle layer, making every strand seem thinner.

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Post-pregnancy sit-ups can worsen problems DON’T rush to do things By Eleanor Hawkins FOR many new mothers, one of the first things on the to-do list after getting to grips with life with a new baby is to try and get their bodies back into their former state, often by trying to rush to do as many sit-ups as possible, yet Rafael Vicetto, a physiotherapist, has recommended caution. During pregnancy the muscles within the abdomen are forced to separate to make space for the baby, and they often take a while to recover resulting in a condition known as diastasis recti or separation of the abdominal muscles. This can result in a post-pregnancy belly which women tend to think means they are overweight or their muscles need a workout, yet sit-ups and other abdominal exercises can in fact worsen typical problems such as back pain, di-

gestive problems and even incontinence caused by a weakened pelvic floor. New mums can check whether they are still suffering diastasis, Vicetta advised, by lying face up on a bed, bending their knees and raising their heads. If a gap appears in the abdomen, it’s time to see a physiotherapist for help. “You need to know how to get out of bed, sit on a chair or pick something up from the floor. Physiotherapists teach all these things to help patients recover as quickly as possible,” the doctor explained.

SIT-UPS: May cause pain.

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Still waiting for meds Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man AS I’ve said many times I love living in Spain and I try very hard not to cop the hump with the way certain things are dealt with, but sometimes it’s almost impossible. Because of my misspent youth I now suffer for it in my old age and one of the many ailments I have is diabetes. I went to the doctor for a check-up and she said my sugar levels were sky high, so she referred me to the hospital to see a specialist. Three months later I got to see the specialist and she told me the doctor was correct, and I must say, was very thorough. So what have I got to moan about? Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. The specialist says: “You need to go on insulin and there is a new slow release injection you can have. It’s very easy.” She then starts to write out all the prescriptions for my new kit which consists of a pre-loaded pen, a machine for testing my sugar level (that’s free), and the strips for that machine, plus some new pills and that’s it. Simple. So I take the prescriptions to the pharmacy. First of all they don’t have the pen in stock because it’s so new. “OK so I’ll just have

everything else.” “Ah no you won’t.” “Why?” “Because the prescriptions for the strips that measure your sugar level have to be approved by the inspector.” “What inspector?” “Clouseau? Maigret?” “The health inspector. He visits the doctor’s surgery with a big stamp that approves stuff.” So off we go and Mrs S takes all the bits of paper to the doctors to see the stamper person. The next day I go to get the pen. Remember it wasn’t in stock and I ask the pharmacist to remind me how to use it. She explains and during the lesson that I have to change the needle every day. No problem. “How many needles do I get with the pen?” “None”, she says. “So how do I inject myself? Were they on one of the prescriptions?” “No, you have to get them from the nurse.” “What nurse?” “The nurse that works at the doctors that you went to today to get all your bits of paper stamped by the inspector!” By now I’m in stage four grumpy mode and decide I’ll just buy the bloody needles. “Sorry we don’t stock them and nor do our suppliers because the insulin pen is so new.” But the helpful pharmacist says she will ring round and find out where to get them. So, three months, one week and counting, I still haven’t got my new diabetes meds that I urgently need. If you don’t see my column next week it may be that I’m in a diabetic coma somewhere waiting to be stamped!

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Unmarked traffic police cars HOW to differentiate them from normal vehicles AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

UNMARKED CAR: There have to be two uniformed police officers inside the vehicle. you can be fined and if you do not have an NIE number (only passport), you will have to pay the fine on the spot. Before paying the fine, you will receive it, and you can read in Spanish the traffic offence committed and the price you have to pay. At the bottom of the fine, you will find the identification of the police officer who wrote the fine. So if you are stopped by an unmarked traffic police car, you can see how there have to be two uniformed police officers inside the car. If you have any doubts if they are real policemen, call 062 (Guardia Civil), and tell them the number plate of the car to check if it is a real police car.

THE traffic police sometimes use unmarked cars for patrolling roads, here are some of the characteristics that show you how to differentiate an unmarked police car. In the front there are flashing red and blue lights (a red light means STOP). At the rear there are the same lights, and a lettered matrix sign which shows the words ‘Guardia Civil Alto’ or ‘G. Civil Trafico, Stop’. The message can be modified depending on who is using the vehicle and the traffic police always wear uniforms when they are patrolling the roads. If you have committed a traffic offence

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What to do about the noisy bar? WE suffer from excessive noise coming from a local bar, with music and noise until 4am. Why not call the police? It could be that simple. However, if you are really serious about abating this noise, you should go to the ‘Juzgado de Guardia’, which is the duty court, and present a formal complaint, a ‘denuncia’. Furthermore, you should assemble a group of neigh-

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bours who also suffer the noise and jointly present your complaint. I would advise you to get a lawyer to make sure your complaint is in proper form and to follow through if necessary.

All too often, the police visit a bar, and the bar owner turns the music back up as soon as they are gone. If the police are sent by the judge, however, they will measure the sound, make a report, and the judge may issue a fine and an order to cease. In a few cases, the neighbours group has received compensation.

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

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Potato Head returns THE six-piece Granada International Jazz Band, ‘Potato Head,’ returned to the area with a gig organised by Vera Council, at the new Vera Auditorium, last weekend. The group was formed in 2002 with the idea of recreating the sound of original Jazz. They played a combination of music, instruments, voices and lots of humour with the popular traditional tunes to their usual high standard.

JAZZ BAND: Potato Head provided unique entertainment.

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The Vicar of Dibley production a success MEMBERS of the Luvvies theatre group are extremely proud of the great success of their recent production of ‘The Vicar of Dibley.’ Thanks to the generosity of the audience, the group raised €690 which will be donated to Comic Relief. Following the success of the 2013 production of ‘Calendar Girls,’ the group chose ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ as another challenging production. The audience reaction was fantastic as the actors effortlessly made the characters their own, while retaining nuances that made each one both believable and loveable. A big thanks also went to the invaluable backstage crew which effortlessly dealt with endless set/scene changes involved in the production. If you have a secret desire to ‘tread the boards’, or have backstage skills, call 634 346 309 or email info@theluvvies.com.

Puppy rescue hold 10th anniversary party DOG rescue group in Albox ‘Puppy Rescue’ is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style. A great fun event is planned for Saturday May 21 at Maloan’s bar in Albox, starting at 7.30pm.

There will be a buffet, live entertainment plus a disco. Tickets cost €10. Join in the fun and help Puppy Rescue care for stray and abandoned animals in the area.

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Tunas from three continents in Mojacar DOZENS of musicians will descend on Mojacar this weekend as the town hosts the seventh annual World Tuna event. ‘Tunas,’ or wandering minstrels, from far and wide will spend the weekend entertaining residents and visitors, from the April 15 to 17, dressed in traditional costume.

The tradition dates back to the 13th century when musicians would play their instruments in exchange for money. Instruments include the lute, guitar, tambourine and mandolin. The event is organised by the science department of the

University of Granada in collaboration with Mojacar Council. This year will see groups from a number of countries, including Colombia, Peru, Spain and a new group from China. More information can be found on the website www.tu nadegranada.es or on the Mojacar Informa Facebook page.

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A jobs boost for Albox JOB creation was high on the agenda this week as Albox mayor, Sonia Cerdan, met with PSOE representatives from Almeria, Noemi Cruz and Caridad Lopez. Some €360,000 is allocated this year for the promotion of employment in the town. The monies will be distributed via various programmes, including the Empleo Joven programme which addresses the problem young people face in finding employment. Also included will be assistance for older people who have lost their jobs due to the financial crisis. The works programmes will also be devoted to the improvement of public spaces, sports facilities and promotion of tourism.

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Robbers caught GUARDIA CIVIL in Albox arrested two people on suspicion of two separate robberies. Firstly, a woman was attacked and robbed in the car park of hospital Inmaculada in Huercal-Overa, when two

masked men took her handbag containing jewellery worth around €800. Secondly, a refrigerated trailer worth €9,000 was stolen from a car park. A 56-year-old woman and a 60year-old man were arrested.

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The small details NEW lampposts have been installed By Eleanor Hawkins ALBOX Council has carried out work to improve street lighting on Calle Nicolas Salmeron in the La Loma district by installing six new lampposts, the Public Works Department has announced. While larger projects are vital and are being carried out, explained local mayor Sonia Cerdan, mentioning a new Casa de la Cultura, Local Police station and court a mong othe r things , the

ALBOX COUNCIL: Making the town a better place. small details also need to be taken care of to make Albox a better place and improve

residents’ quality of life. “This is one of the things t he peopl e have been r equesting for some time, and we strive to listen to these r equest s and m eet t hem . Over t he next f ew weeks we’ll be doing similar work on ot her st r eet s,” sai d Works and Services councillor Jose Campoy. The new lighting incorpor at es LED t echnol ogy, meaning it will also be better for the environment and save on electricity bills.

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Cemetery access A STUDY is under way in Albox to look at ways of improving pedestrian access to the municipal cemetery. The council met this week to discuss technical and economic details of a plan to construct a cycle path and pavement between the facility and the town centre. The access is currently dangerous and a number of incidents have been reported. A digital survey was made available and received a number of signatures from residents who want the project to be a priority.

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Autovia talks on again THE planned works on the Autovia del Almanzora were under discussion again this week as Albox mayor, Sonia Cerdan, met with Joaquin Jiminez, the building delegate of the Junta de Andalucia. Jiminez confirmed that work will begin during the first half of this year with a scheduled time of two-anda-half years of construction. Also on the table for discussion was the construction of a link from the road, to the area near the Albox ITV station, to ensure local businesses can still be accessed.

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Going green in Purchena A NEW project entitled Communal Green Decisions is under way in Purchena with participation from countries all over Europe. The project, financed mainly by the European Erasmus commission, is organised by the Lagarto Negro youth association which aims to encourage respect for the environment through a number of activities and exchanges with groups from abroad. This project, running from April 12-18, is bringing together political representa-

tives and environmental experts along with green-minded youths, the Junta de Andalucia regional government stated. Youths and representatives attending are from other parts of Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Italy, Macedonia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria and Romania. The participants are expected to draw up a guide to good practice and management of urban green areas, waste management, fire prevention, town planning and forestry.

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Panama papers scandal highlights UK property REVELATIONS from the Panama Papers have demonstrated that more than £170 (€211) billion worth of British property is not actually British at all any more and is actually held overseas. They reveal that the despotic sheikh who rules the United Arab Emirates has one of the largest property empires in Britain with a myriad of central London properties owned through off-shore accounts and worth more than €1.5 billion. Other overseas political players with their fingers in London’s property pie include the prime minister of Pakistan, the president of the Nigerian senate, and a variety of obscure offshore companies using British property as investment assets. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE has a portfolio including the BHS building on Oxford Street, and his family is now the biggest Mayfair landowners, not named the Duke of Westminster. More than 2,000 properties in the UK have been shown to have ties to Mossack Fonseca, the company at the heart of the Panama Papers scandal.

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Eight years salary needed to buy home FOR anyone wondering how much buying a property typically shaves off your life, new figures released are of interest. The average resident in Spain would have to devote roughly eight years of their working life in order to be able to buy a home, a slight rise on last year, but a huge drop from the boom years. The average price of property per square metre stands at €1,433 with vast regional differences. Combining median wages with average per square metre prices means that forecasters can predict how long people would have to work in order to make a purchase. In Murcia the average individual would have to work just 5.4 years, whereas in the Balearic Islands one would have to devote almost 16 years of working life to the cause. In 2007 the average amount of salary needed struck 13.7 years, meaning it has almost halved since the advent of the financial crisis. House prices are beginning to rise stably across the country, although the median figures mask cavernous regional differences.

Spain’s two-tier housing market THERE is now a fully fledged two tier housing market in Spain which is seeing an escalating rise in regional variations and making it increasingly difficult to speak of the market as a whole without making constant disclaimers. In the first quarter of the year average Spanish house prices rose by 1.4 per cent, a modest figure which suggests a steady and true course. However, property prices in Barcelona saw an almost double-digit rise with a huge 9.2 per cent increase in just one quarter. Madrid also saw a dramatic rise at 7.5 per cent and both cities saw rises in all of their districts. Interior provinces including Jaen and Alava saw steep decreases while Alicante registered the biggest surprise by also posting a decrease. Figures for the Costa Blanca region

INTERIOR PROVINCES: Saw steep decreases.

showed a slight decline and experts wonder whether Brexit and a weaker pound might have played a role. Malaga Province which includes the Costa del Sol performed strongly by posting a 6.7 per cent rise, while other expatriate hotspots including the Valencia Region and Mallorca also saw healthy increases. The property map of Spain now indicates that the coastal regions outperform the interior quite substantially, with the exceptions of Madrid and Sevilla.

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Your guide to buying a home in Spain ANNUAL costs for your home in Spain will be different to that in the UK John Graham The property expert BUYING a home in sunny Spain is the dream of most people, especially if you live in the colder climates of Northern Europe. With the huge increase in new property buyers heading for Spain, it would seem like a good time to take a look at the property buying process and costs in Spain and compare the process and costs to buying a home in the UK, as they are now Spain’s number one property buyer, but the process and costs in Spain are the same for everyone. The process of finding your dream home in Spain is similar to the UK and made even easier if for example, you have chosen your Spanish home from one of Graham & Associates’ top estate agents partners in London and Manchester, who will offer you

SPANISH PROPERTY: A selection will be offered to visit. a n e x ce lle n t s e le c tion of top quality Spanish properties which you can secure while still in the UK, by making a reservation p ay men t b e fo re vis iting your chosen property in Spain. The main differences in the p ro c e s s o f b u y ing a home in Spain compared to the UK. 1 . Yo u w ill n e e d a Spa nis h bank account. 2. You will be given an NIE

Spa nis h re gis tra tion numbe r, which is given to all non- Spanish buyers. 3. You will sign your deeds at a Notary Office and the Notary will also sign. 4. Spanish property is normally freehold. 5. The Escritura or Deeds is written in Spanish. In addition to the purchase price, the additional costs of

buying a home in Spain are different to the UK. In the recent UK budget, Sta mp Dut y charges have i ncreased in line with the value of the property, so as a guideline if you a re b uyi ng a pr oper t y f or £1,000,000 the Stamp Duty will be around 4.4 per cent or if you are buying in central London you could be buying a property for around £6,000,000 with a Stamp D uty of 10.6 per cent , pl us searches and legal fees. In Spain a rough budget calculation on top of your purchase price, would be 10 per cent to 12 per cent if you are buying a resale home and around 12 per cent to 15 per cent if you are buying a newly built home. This amount would cover all your purchase costs including. 1. Lawyer’s Fee 2. Notary Fee 3. Transfer Tax 4. VAT, Stamp Duty 5. Municipal Tax or Plusvalia Annual costs for your home in

Spain are different to the UK where the main cost is the Council Tax, however similar to the UK, your annual costs in Spain will depend on the value and location of your home but you will be given these costs when you decide to buy your home. Your annual costs in Spain include: 1. IBI Fee, which is based on the value of your home. 2. Community Fee, which is based on your local community. 3. Basura or rubbish collect i on, whi ch i s nor m al l y a f ew hundred euros per year. I hope this brief guide to buying your dream home in Spain has been helpful. If you are buying or selling your home and prefer to have expert professional representation contact me by email. John Graham of Graham & Associates. Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. Email. gk.ipad@me.com

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Spring has arrived and healthy vegetables are in our gardens A PACKET of seeds sown during April can produce 30 to 40 plantlets for planting out after the autumn rains Dick Handscombe

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

I HOPE that all the readers of our columns and books had a good Easter break and are now gearing up to make the best of the Spanish spring climate, damp soils after recent rains, spring flowering plants, home grown produce and garden wildlife. If you are new to Spain, or disappointed with your first few years gardening, our books will help you recognise that gardening here in Spain is very different to northern Europe and enable you to avoid further problems and expensive mistakes. Although Easter was relatively early this year many plants and some trees were in flower and a good number of fresh spring vegetables were ready for harvesting especially on the coast where peas and broad beans can be up to two months ahead of those inland and up a few hundred metres. Recently I suggested how you could grow them on a small scale and the books ‘Living well from our garden Mediteranean style’ and Apartment Gardening Mediterranean style’ explain more fully how to go about this.

GROW YOUR OWN: You can harvest daily, when at their best. Growing your own makes sense from five points of view. • You can do so ecologically from day one. • There are difficulties of obtaining ecologically grown vegetables in many areas and if they are available they can be pricey and not fresh every day. • You can harvest produce daily, or before each meal, when at their best. • You can grow tastier and less tough varieties, including heirloom and heritage variety no longer grown commercially.

• You don’t need much space. Just ten builder's buckets can be very productive. • You can grow and eat not just by looks, taste, smell, and texture but also by their health benefits. As explained in ‘Living well from our Mediterranean garden’ many fruits and vegetables contain beneficial vitamins, minerals, and fibres. Some examples are: Asparagus: Vitamins A, B, C and K plus manganese and selenium. Broccoli: Vitamins A, C, K and folic acid.

Garlic: Vitamins C, B5, B6 and zinc, potassium, calcium, selenium, iron and copper Globe artichokes: Vitamin C, plus iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, folic acid and fibre. Leeks: Vitamins A, C, E, K, plus potassium, iron, calcium, manganese and folates. New potatoes: Vitamins A, C and various Bs, plus carotenes, iron, manganese, potassium, and fibres. Parsley: Vitamins A, C, K and plus and folic acid. Onions: Vitamin A, plus sulphur and a number of other antioxidants. Purslane: Vitamins A, Bs, C, plus omega fatty acids, iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Romanesque: Vitamins C, Bs, plus manganese, copper and iron. Almonds: Vitamins E, B2, plus manganese, copper and phosphorus, Apricots: Vitamin C, plus betacarotene, calcium, potassium, silicon, iron and phosphorous. Kiwis: Vitamins C, E, plus fibres, potassium, copper, manganese and magnesium. Lemons: Vitamins A, B, C and P. Mulberries: Vitamins A, B, C, E, K, plus potassium, iron and manganese. Peaches: Vitamins A, C, plus beta-

carotene, fibres and calcium. Red currants: Vitamin C, plus iron, potassium and fibres. Strawberries: Vitamin C, plus other antioxidants. Watermelons: Vitamins B, C, plus beta-carotene, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium and fibres. It makes sense to include these and other healthy vegetables and fruit in your own plantings if your local microclimate allows. One thing that is great to harvest from the garden is fresh asparagus. Even if you don’t have room for a fully-fledged vegetable garden one can hide an asparagus bed in a corner of any garden or along a hedge behind a line of tall plants. A packet of seeds sown during April can produce 30 to 40 plantlets for planting out in a permanent bed after the autumn rains. For good crops year after year all the bed needs is an annual topping of composted manure and if possible seaweed from a storm-hit beach. So consider a diet of a diverse mix of home produce rather than pizzas and pills. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com April 2016

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Balcony dreaming AS the warmer weather approaches, most apartment dwellers in Spain are sta r t i n g t o l o o k t o their b a l c o n i e s a nd dream of evenings in the cool ai r wa t c h i n g t he world go by. Yet in many cases that good o l d b a l c o n y h a s somehow turned into an extra s t o r a g e a r e a a nd lookin g a t t h e p i l e o f bikes, old furniture and other odds and ends, it’s hard to know how to go about t u r n i n g i t i n t o a space to enjoy. Here are a few things to keep i n m i n d wh e n creating your dreamed of oasis in the air: Space and furniture: Before starting to decorate, st o p a n d t h i nk about the space available and ho w t o m a k e t h e most of it. If the space is small the furniture you choose should be as visually light as possible. Go for chairs without arm rests, and wherever possible opt for folding or stackable furniture. Lighting: Balconies which receive little natural light, or are lacking in sufficient light fittings, are no lon g e r a p r o b l e m. There are lots of different op t i o n s a v a i l a b le now, f r o m c a n d l e s t o lanterns, to small solar lamps n o w o n sa l e i n many shops which can be moved from one spot to another as and when needed.

Flooring: If th e c o ld lo o k an d feel of traditional tiles is a problem, a rug or carp et ca n a lw ay s b e p u t down to warm it up and give a personalised look. Another option is to install wooden tiles over th e to p , o r e v en fak e grass to make it feel even more like a garden in the sky. Privacy: If privacy is important and missing from your balcony, there are various ways to hide from nosy neighbours. Although there are nets on th e ma rk et w h ic h are easy to fit, similar to net curtains, these are not the most visually attractiv e s o lu tio n a n d c a n ma k e th e b a lc o n y fe e l closed in. A greener, more aesthetically pleasing solution is to use plants and if the right type is chosen they shouldn’t take u p to o mu ch v a lu ab le space. Hanging baskets with trailing plants can create a green curtain to hide behind.

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LUCKY for you, Fifi had 10 healthy pups. They are now ready to have their dewclaws removed and vaccinations will follow. Now they are healthy and ready to go and you are exhausted. You go to see a breeder for an opinion on price and quality. You want the truth, so the breeder gives it to you. The big male has only one testicle this is a drop in value as not showable. The next biggest male toes out.

PUPPIES: A breeder can advise on price and quality. The really pretty bitch has an undershot jaw (can’t show that). The bitch with the nice head is cowhocked.

The smaller bitch is not cowhocked but has a weak back. One of the boys has blue eyes (how did that happen?).

There are three nice puppies, but not really outstanding. There is one outstanding puppy who is of show quality.

Perhaps this isn’t what you were expecting. Now you have your litter graded and priced accordingly, ready to sell them. As a breeder are you prepared to answer questions on training, housebreaking, grooming, and feeding? Can you direct your buyers to obedience classes, help them into the show ring, and recommend a local vet or dog groomer? Remember: You are now a dog breeder and your responsibility does not end when the dog leaves with its new owner. Let us hope that if you breed your bitch, that it is for the right reasons and in the right way, with lots of love, thought, and care put into your decision. Everything listed above will cost a lot of money. There are too many unwanted puppies already put to sleep each year due to ignorant and irresponsible breeding. Don’t let Fifi’s children end up this way.

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HOUSE-SITTER: Ruth Johnson travels the world with her son. RUTH JOHNSON, AKA Exploramum, travels the world. She is a full-time house-sitter on HouseSitMatch.com. Ruth is a travel writer and blogger, a digital nomad who earns her living by writing about her experiences, as she travels the globe with her 12year-old son. In three years they have housesat and volunteered in 64 countries, and cared for more than 150 pets from parakeets and turkeys, to cats, dogs, horses and a pet possum! Back home in Australia, Ruth was a professional horticulturalist, designing and maintaining gardens, working several jobs to keep their home in Brisbane. As a house-

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Getting to grips with your brand new dwarf rabbit By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH most dwarf rabbit owners are pretty well informed on the basics, such as where to keep the cage and what to feed them, there are often doubts in particular when it comes to handling and getting them used to the home. The first thing owners of a new rabbit need to remember is that they require calm, careful handling and a lot of patience. In general rabbits are very docile creatures, yet if frightened there is always a chance of the odd nip or scratch. They must be handled with care as if they get nervous, dwarf rabbits in particular are prone to struggle to escape and can even injure themselves in the process. Always support the rabbit with both hands under the body and keep it as low down and as close to you as possible to avoid falls. NEVER lift a rabbit by its ears. Dwarf rabbits are nervous creatures. They should be allowed to grow accustomed to being picked up gradually, giving them time to get used to the handler’s presence first. Avoid shouting or rough petting, they do not appreciate either.

HANDLING: Always hold rabbits close to your body. After arriving at a new home, rabbits should be left in peace for an hour or two before being approached calmly. During the first day or two, food should only be placed in the feeding dish, after that it can be fed from the hand. Never approach the cage from above, always do it from one side so the rabbit can see you coming.

Cats continue to puzzle us THE hubris of humanity would have us believe that we are the kings of the animal kingdom. We’ve almost wiped out all the other challengers to the throne, from wolves to lions and tigers and bears. But the mischievously intelligent cat continues to puzzle us. Our historical obsession with the feline saw cats portrayed as gods and astral messengers, impenetrable sphinxes of luck and doom. Today our fascination has only strengthened despite taking a modern twist as the internet becomes our new altar of worship. Cats were first ‘domesticated’ by the Egyptians who welcomed them into their homes to patrol against snakes and rodents but as any cat owner will tell you, cats have a funny way of getting what they want. With food, shelter, love and pride of place in our pantheon of gods, who is the real master here?

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Old school return for Land Rover models TWENTY-FIVE of the original Series 1 4x4s will be revamped LAND ROVER is planning to produce 25 new models of its original Series 1 4x4, which first debuted in the British

market in 1948 in a nod to avid collectors announced at the Techno Classica show in Essen, Germany.

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timescales for production ranging from six to nine months and costs lying between €74,000 and €99,000.

New Tesla model debuts in LA A DESIGN studio in Los Angeles was the site where Tesla Motors unveiled its highlyanticipated Model 3 aimed at bringing electric driving to the mass market in 2017. At less than half the cost of Tesla’s previous Model S and X, the latest release will sell from $35,000 (€31,000) in the US, and manage 215 miles on a full charge. The move represents the climax of a long-held dream by Tesla mastermind Elon Musk, of bringing electric vehicles to the masses. A goal funded by the sales of

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A restored is classic revealed PORSCHE 911 2.5 S/T presented at at the Techno Classica in Essen By Matthew Elliott PORSCHE pulled out all the stops to transform the Techno Classica in Essen into a very special event, by presenting a restored Porsche 911 2.5 S/T which was the class winner at the 1972 Le Mans.

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The Foxes are Europe-bound and ‘Masterful’ Danny Willett AS Joshua and Mullins ‘Rule the World’ Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • Leicester City, who beat relegated-threatened Sunderland 2-0 last Sunday thanks to Jamie Vardy’s double, remain seven points clear at the top of the Premiership. The Foxes now require three wins (or nine points) to clinch the top flight crown for the very first time. It’s simply their title to lose! And next season the East Midlands club will play in the Champions League. • The other PL games last weekend saw second-placed To t t e n h a m bump off

Manchester United 3-0; West Ham, courtesy of Andy Carroll’s hat-trick, drew 3-3 with Arsenal; WBA lost 2-1 at Manchester City for whom Sergio Aguero netted his 130th goal on his 200th appearance for the club; Southampton eased past hopeless Newcastle 3-1. Doomed Aston Villa succumbed 2-1 at home to Bournemouth; Swansea City ended Chelsea’s unbeaten run with a 1-0 win in South Wales; Liverpool beat lack-lustre Stoke 4-1; Crystal Palace defeated Norwich 1-0 in the vital relegation battle and Watford were held 1-1 by Everton. • In-form Burnley still lead the Championship ahead of Middlesbrough with Brighton & Hove Albion, Hull City, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday close behind. Bolton Wanderers have been relegated! • It’s Wigan Athletic, Burton Albion and Bradford City 1-23 in FL1 (Crewe Alexandra are down) and promoted Northampton Town, Oxford United and Accrington Stanley are the top three in FL2.

JAMIE VARDY: Scored a double against Sunderland.

DID YOU KNOW? Four of England 1966 World Cup winners are not too well, healthwise. Martin Peters (aged 72) and Ray Wilson (81) are suffering with Alzheimer’s disease; Nobby Stiles (73) is battling against prostate cancer and Jack Charlton (now 80) is in the early stages of dementia, unable to fish, with fading memory. Another ex-England footballer, Ray Wilkins (59), also has Alzheimer’s.

• Celtic, Rangers (champions), Dunfermline Athletic and East Fife are top of the SPL, SLC, SL1 and SL2 respectively. • In Spain’s La Liga, Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 3-1 to close within three points of leaders Barcelona who surprisingly lost 1-0 at Real Sociedad. And Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player ever to score 30 goals six seasons running in La Liga, as Real Madrid whipped Eibar 4-0 to stay third. • Already this week we’ve had the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals with Manchester City starting 2-2 with PSG. Tonight Liverpool (1) and Borussia Dortmund (1) play the return leg of their last-eight Europa League tie. And also last night West Ham met Manchester United in their FA Cup sixth round replay. • Coming up this weekend we have Chelsea-Manchester City, Leicester-West Ham, Norwich-Sunderland and Stoke-Spurs in vital PL games, while it’s Hibs-Dundee United and Celtic-Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. GOLF • Sheffield-born Danny Wil-

lett claimed a shock Masters win with a superb five-underpar 67 as 2015 champion Jordan Spieth crumbled during a thrilling final round at Augusta. Willett, 28, won his first major by three shots to become the first British victor in 20 years, since Nick Faldo triumphed in 1996. Overnight leader Spieth led by five shots as he approached the 10th green at Augusta, but the American surprisingly dropped six shots in three holes and Willett took advantage of his capitulation, held his nerve, and went on to claim the coveted green jacket in style. England’s Lee Westwood tied with Spieth for second place, with Paul Casey joint fourth. And it was joy all round for Willett whose wife gave birth to their first child (Zach) on March 30. RUGBY UNION • In the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup it’s Leicester v Toulon/Racing 92 and Saracens v Wasps. In the quarter-finals, Leicester whipped Stade Francais 41-13, Saracens beat Northampton 2920 and Wasps stung Exeter 2524. BOXING • GB’s Anthony Joshua

knocked out American Charles Martin to become world heavyweight champion, and eight division world champion and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beat Timothy Bradley junior in his last fight before retiring. HORSE RACING • Teenage jockey David Mullins rode 33-1 shot Rule the World to victory in last Saturday’s 169th Grand National. Mouse Morris trained the nine-year-old horse, owned by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary, and finished DANNY WILLET: Claimed a shock ahead of The Last Masters win. Samuri, Vics Canvas, pionships start on Saturday. Gilgamboa and Goonyella. • The British Swimming There were 72,730 spectators Championships and Olympic at Aintree to see the race. trials are now underway in ROUND-UP Glasgow. • This weekend we have the • And the first Divisional Chinese F1 Grand Prix from matches of the 2016 County Shanghai – and Fernando Cricket Championship have Alonso will be at the wheel. been completed. • The World Snooker Cham-

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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: The second leg of an individual medal round was played. THE Marina Phoenix Club Championship was completed on Monday April 4, after playing the second leg of an individual medal round. The champion in the ladies division is Isobel Jones, scoring a nett 69 for a two round total of gross 179, nett 143 to take the trophy. The men’s champion trophy winner is Jim Budd scoring a nett 68 for a total of 160 gross, 140 nett. Taking second place, on the day, in the ladies division was

Linda King (nett 69) followed in third by Carole Taylor (nett 72). Alf Taylor (nett 71) won second prize, on the day, in the men’s division, ahead of Jim Laing (nett 72). Thursday’s team game was best two to count but with the added twist of all four to count on the three holes around ‘Amen Corner.’ The masters, on the day, were Malcolm Taylor, Don Atkins, Alan Johnson and Malcolm Hill with 95 points fol-

lowed by John Meagher, Ivan Dee, Steve Entwhistle and Margaret Budd (93). Third place went to Jim Budd, Isobel Jones, Marcos Caparros and Glenys Oliver (92). There were nearest the pin prizes for Les Armfield (2nd) and Glenys Oliver (5th). Marina Phoenix play Mondays (individual) and Thursdays (team game). To join for a €25 greenfee. Ring Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670 or Rosalie 950 397 117 / 697 512 882.

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19th Hole Golf Society report TUESDAY April 5 the 19th Hole Golf Society played a Team Scramble at the ever improving Marina Golf Resort. With rain threatening, the first group teed off a few minutes before the allotted time slot hoping to miss the wet stuff. The team of Chrissie Dow, Tony Mackay, Tommy Seed and Alan Marshal floored the opposition with a great nett score of 55 strokes, leaving the team of Paco Ocaña Grajal, Nekana Galindez, Gary Grey and Mike Palmer in 2nd place with a handy 56 strokes. Paco and Nekana also grabbed six Nearest the Pins, Nearest in Two and Twos between them. Shot of the day was the brilliant greenside bunker shot of Karyn Esposito on the tricky 13th. Her wedge shot hit the flag just denying her a birdie, but easily managed a Sandy Par for her team. Results Four Ball Texas Scramble 1st Chrissie Dow, Tony Mackay, Tommy Seed and Alan Marshal. Nett 55 Strokes

2nd Paco Ocaña Grajal, Nekana Galindez, Gary Grey and Mike Palmer. Nett 56 strokes 3rd Nigel greenwood, Geoff Smith, Mick Moore and John Kennedy. 59 Strokes Nearest the Pins 2nd Paco Ocaña Grajal 5th Nekana Galindez 9th Paco Ocaña Grajal 14th Ray Wicking 15th (in two) Nekana Galindez 17th Mick Moore Twos and better 5th Nekana Galindez & Brian Lowden 9th Paco Ocaña Grajal 17th Mick Moore Great day of entertaining golf with excellent company and good surroundings. The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.