Euro Weekly News - Costa de Almeria 12 - 18 May 2016 Issue 1610 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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COSTA DE ALMERÍA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Fighting for a fear-free future By Adele Land The EU referendum was a hot topic in Mojacar this week as a television crew spent three days holding interviews with residents and visitors asking them their opinion on the socalled ‘Brexit’ debate. Notts TV’s Owen Shipton hosted the interviews in a number of locations and was particularly interested in the views of expats who were originally from the Nottinghamshire area. The interviews began on Sunday May 8 at the Irish Rover restaurant where Shipton chose interviewees at random. The questions will be put to a panel of experts on a television programme on the Notts TV channel. MACS cancer support charity founder, Elaine Brown, who moved to the area from Nottingham more than 10 years ago, was interviewed at the charity’s shop in Mojacar. Well-known expatriate and opposition councillor, Jessica Simpson, was born in Notting-

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Showing support AUAN, the British home owners’ association, has arranged a peaceful demonstration in Vera to request a reasonable solution for Helen and Len Prior, whose home was deemed illegal and demolished without compensation in 2008. See page 2

Bumper bank holiday MOJACAR saw visitors flock to the area over the May Day weekend, with hotels coming near to having to put out no vacancies signs. The bank holiday is considered to have been a teaser of a good summer season to come. See page 4

Suspects arrested TWO men have been arrested by Mojacar police for allegedly enticing tourists into a pirate taxi and then assaulting and robbing them. The victims managed to escape after being driven to a quiet area and attacked, and sought help at a nearby bar. See page 5

A local champion OSAIA REDING, 12, of Mojacar won the children’s category of the Spanish Freestyle Kitesurf ham but has lived in Spain for many years therefore she is not entitled to vote. Despite this, Simpson still has concerns about the outcome of the referendum and shared these during an interview at Realito in Mojacar. Simpson, who ran for mayor in last year’s Spanish municipal elections and won two council seats as part of the group Somos Mojacar, said she felt there was not enough information available to help people decide which way to vote.

She added that there seemed to be a lot of scaremongering from both the in and out campaigners which left voters even more confused. Shipton told Euro Weekly

News that he had interviewed people from a wide range of age groups and said he was surprised to find a high percentage of expats were likely to vote for the UK to leave the EU.

championships in La Manga last week. She was the youngest of See page 12 85 competitors.

Albox in the dark ALBOX’S Avenida America was plunged into darkness when vandals turned their unwanted attentions to street lights, the council has reported. It took some 48 hours to repair the damage. See page 58

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Waiting for pay ALMOST half the people who had their land expropriated for construction of the CartagenaVera motorway 12 years ago, are still fighting for payment. Altogether, 394 owners in Antas, Vera, Cuevas del Alman-

zora and Pulpi lost land. One hundred and eighty four of them are still battling it out in court while the other 10, who agreed on an amount, were left hanging when Aucosta motorway constructors went bust.

Escape to Almeria RENFE rail company has launched a campaign to encourage people from Madrid to visit Andalucia at the end of this month, with discounted rail tickets available for the May 2331 period via their website www.renfe.com until May 16. Tickets from Madrid to Almeria are priced at €19 for this limited period.

Doctors needed THE 2,500 children registered in Macael have never seen a paediatrician unless they have had to go to hospital, Andalucian MP Rosalia Espinosa has complained.

To meet the needs of local children, there should be a specialist in Macael, another in Olula del Rio and a third should spend several days a week in Purchena, Espinosa has stated.

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Peaceful protest for Priors’ cause By Adele Land

BRITISH home owner’s association, AUAN, has planned a peaceful demonstration in the Plaza Mayor, outside Vera Town Hall, on May 19 at 12pm, in support of Helen and Len Prior, whose home was demolished without compensation in 2008, after being declared illegal. According to AUAN’s president, Maura Hillen, the reason for the gathering is to ask the authorities to once-andfor-all find a way to put an end to the ordeal of the couple. Hillen said: “We are also asking the public authorities to promote further legislative changes, to give greater legal certainty to the property market. As a matter of urgency, we are asking that the reliability of the land registry be extended to include everything that affects a property, including planning issues.” AUAN is keen to get as much support as possible for the demonstration.

NO COMPENSATION: The Priors’ home was demolished in 2008.

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Finance 35 - 40

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Leapy Lee 41

BUSY: The large hotels have reported excellent advanced bookings. Letters 44

Our View 46

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By Adele Land THE May bank holiday at the beginning of the month brought visitors flocking to Mojacar. According to figures released by hoteliers and the tourist office, many establishments recorded a 95 per cent occupancy rate. The larger four-star hotels

fared particularly well, with customers enjoying the vast array of facilities such as gymnasiums, spa and swimming pools. The private rental sector also performed well with many people opting for selfcatering apartment accommodation, or private villas. More than 500 people visited the tourist office, the

majority Spanish visitors taking advantage of the long weekend. While most visitors recorded were from Madrid, Murcia and Valencia, an increased number of Basque Country residents spent the holiday in Mojacar. Industry insiders have predicted a good summer season, with booking levels

up on previous years, many reservations having been taken from overseas holidaymakers, including British and Irish visitors. UK Tour Operator, Thomas Cook, has featured Mojacar in its summer programme, and has contracted a number of committed beds in the Best Pueblo Indalo complex.

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Alleged ‘pirate’ taxi drivers are arrested By Adele Land GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Mojacar have arrested two men in connection with the assault of two tourists in the town last week. The men were allegedly operating a ‘pirate’ taxi service in the beach area, when the two tourists got into the vehicle, and were subsequently assaulted and robbed.

FA and SEB, residents of Garrucha and Carboneras, are accused of stealing some €80 in cash, a mobile phone and a designer bag containing personal documents and credit cards. After picking up the two tourists, the driver of the vehicle parked in a secluded place and began making threats and insisting they hand over their valuables. One of the tourists, a woman,

got out of the vehicle and began to run away but was hit by one of the accused, who threw her to the ground causing minor bruising. The victims eventually managed to escape and were assisted by local bar manager, Jay Cathcart, who reported the incident to the Guardia Civil, and an investigation was launched. One of the detainees is said to be a known criminal.

First-aid kit argument MOJACAR Council has dismissed claims made by socialist opposition group PSOE, that the council offices and buildings lacked sufficient first-aid kits, as required by law. PSOE leader in Mojacar, Manuel Zamora submitted photographs of an incomplete first-aid kit which he found in a municipal warehouse. Works council president, Diego Morales,

the delegate for the prevention of occupational risks in Mojacar, said he was surprised and offended by the accusations, adding that all departments had fully equipped first-aid kits. According to Morales, in January this year the council received a delivery of first aid kits, along with replacement contents for existing kits.

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Last chance to register for a postal vote in the EU Referendum – deadline May 16! BRITISH expatriates living in Spain have until Monday May 16 to register for a postal vote in the EU Referendum. That is the deadline for making sure you can receive your ballot papers in the post and send them back in time for your vote to be counted. Voting papers will be sent out in the week beginning May 16. If you do miss the deadline for a postal vote, you can still register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote but you will need to choose someone in the UK to vote for you, known as a proxy vote. Alex Robertson, Director of Communications at the Electoral Commission, says: “If you register to vote by May 16 it should be easier to vote by post, as postal votes for the referendum will be sent out earlier than usual, giving you more time to receive, complete, and return your ballot pack to the UK. “If you wish to vote by proxy, bear in mind that the person you choose to

generation referendum.” vote on your behalf must be registered Worldwide, more than 140,000 and eligible to vote at the referendum. Brits living overseas have now com“You can go to www.aboutpleted the voter registration process myvote.co.uk for more information. since the start of the year. The EU Referendum is going to be a But nearly half of British expatriates significant event and we know lots of in Spain who are elUK citizens will want igible to vote in the to make their voices UK still remain unheard. Please spread aware that they can the word.” go online to register British Ambassador Brits living overseas have Simon Manley adds: “I completed the voter registration to vote, according to know there is a huge process since the start of the year. a survey by expatriate website Anamount of interest gloInfo, carried out among Brits in Spain for the Electoral Commission. in the EU Referendum. In fact, you can apply online in five “Almost 100,000 people with minutes with just your National Spanish IP addresses have so far visitInsurance number and passport to ed the government webpage where hand. Simply go to the website: you can register to vote. www.gov.uk/register-to-vote by May “Ultimately, it is for the British 16, and apply for your postal vote. people to decide whether we should Expatriates who are active on social remain in or leave the European media can use http://bit.ly/22zluRK as Union, but, whatever they think on the short link that will take other the issue, I would appeal to my fellow British residents in Spain to the ‘regisBrits in Spain not to miss the chance ter to vote’ webpage. to have their say in this once-in-a-

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HAIRY EXPERIENCE: Nick Ainsworth’s hair took 20 years to grow.

Hair today and gone tomorrow By Adele Land A B R ITISH e xpa tria te in Zurgena is to undergo a radical transformation in aid of

charity this weekend. Nick Ainsworth, famous for his bushy beard and long thick plait, is raising money for ASAPE, a children’s charity which

support families and children suffering from the rare Perthes disease, a painful condition which affects the hip joints. A child in the town suffers from the disease and local people have rallied round to help raise money for the charity. This Saturday, May 14, Ainsworth will have his 20year-old plait cut off and his beard shaved. Local residents, businesses and the town council have sponsored the event, which will include fun and games, such as face painting for children, a raffle, music and fun characters for children to have photos with. Helping to organise the event is Ainsworth’s wife Virginia, who told Euro Weekly News: “I hope we can raise lots of money for this little-known charity, and help children suffering from this disease. Come along and enjoy the fun at 4pm in the Plaza del Olmo, Zurgena.

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PARKING: Foreign residents are entitled to a blue badge, allowing disabled parking.

‘Blue badges’ for disabled residents AGE SUPPORT Almanzora has put together a series of useful pieces of information for elderly people living in the area. This month’s article relates to the ‘blue badge’ parking permit for disabled drivers, known in Spanish as ‘tarjeta de aparcamiento para minusvalidos’. People entitled to a blue badge in their own country can still use it, in the same way, all over the European Union. When the card expires, or if a person becomes disabled while in Spain, they could be entitled to a blue badge in this country. The first step is to see a doctor for a medical report and to apply for the ‘valoracion’ (medical assessment). A form will need to be completed via the town hall, health centre, Age Support or online. If successful, people will be notified by the Junta de An-

dalucia, by email, of when and where to go for the assessment. The medical assessment is to calculate a person’s disability and mobility rate, for adults this is a minimum of 33 per cent disability rate. Those registered as blind or severely People entitled to a blue badge in their own country can still use it, in the same way, all over the EU. sight-impaired are also entitled to the badge. The assessment is carried out in the ‘Centro de Valoracion y Orientacion,’ in the province of residency. The resulting certificate of disability is called ‘tarjeta acreditativa del grado de discapacidad’. The blue badge can only be used when the holder is the driver of the vehicle or is being

transported in it. It must be placed near the front windshield. The card is valid in Andalucia and all the EU. It is free and will be granted for 10 years for those under 70, for five years for those in their 70’s and for two years for those over 80. Residents can apply for, or renew, a badge at their town hall. Information required includes, details of the current badge if held, certificate of disability, proof of ID (NIE) and proof of residency (certificado de empadronamiento). Applications can also be made online at the website: www.andaluciajunta.es Age Support Almanzora volunteers can offer advice, they are in the office at Mora Oil on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 1.30pm, phone 634 333 544 or send an email to: welfareteam.asa@gmail.com.

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We are the champions By Adele Land MOJACAR has a new champion in the world of water sports. Osaia Reding, aged 12, won the children’s category of the Spanish Freestyle Kitesurf Championships, held in La Manga last week. This is the second achievement in as many months as the Mojacar schoolgirl came fifth in the world championships, held in France in April. The most recent achievement was extra special, as Reding was the youngest out of 85 competitors in the event. The youngster has continued to excel over the years, having taken the bronze medal in last year’s competition. Reding began kitesurfing aged seven under the guidance of her father Sebastien, who is also her coach. She grew up in the world of watersports as her parents run a centre on Mojacar beach. A pupil at school in Mojacar, Reding has to combine her studies and homework with training but says travelling for the sport is her “university of life.” 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 self-funded, Reding is

KITESURF: Osaia Reding placed first in the children’s category. grateful to her sponsors which include F1-Spain, Kitaddict and Barraca Do Spain. Mojacar Council also supports the young champion and sent its congratulations. The junior Reding wasn’t the only one to take the podium at the event; her father also brought back a medal to add to the family collection. He finished runner-up in the senior category having beaten dozens of competitors all

younger than his 41 years. The young kite surfer had no time to relax after her big win as she set off for the Netherlands to compete in yet another international competition this week. Mojacar has become increasingly popular with kitesurfers and other watersports enthusiasts, with its temperate climates and kilometres of beaches providing excellent conditions for ‘thrillseekers.’

More nurses are needed ALMERIA has placed 26th in terms of the number of nurses in the province, registering a ratio of 424 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to a newly released report on 2015. To reach the Spanish average ratio, 903 more nurses would be needed in Almeria, and to equal the average registered in the rest of Europe (825 per 100,000 inhabitants),

another 2,772 nurses would have to be taken on. The report by the General Nursing Board states that the Spanish public health system is considered to be the seventh best in the world, and comments on the quality of the work nurses do, considering how few of them there are compared to other countries.

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Male gazelles moved to keep the peace F IV E m a l e g a z e l l e s h a v e b e e n mo v e d from Bioparc Valencia to the Oasys Parque zoo in the Tabernas desert to avoid conflicts. The animals, four Thompsons and one Imp a l a , we r e se l e c te d to b e mo v ed b y

Aiza, the Iberian Zoo and Aquarium Association, because as they live in captivity they cannot move to another area in search o f fema le s a s the y w ould in the w ild, Oasys vet Elena Garcia explained. “Thompson gazelles are not in danger of

Speedy Almeria By Eleanor Hawkins The Ministry of Public Works and Development has published a report on the roads of Almeria Province, which confirms, unsurprisingly, that the majority of drivers fail to

respect speed limits. Almost every main road in the province was found to be used at an average travelling speed which was higher than the limit set out for the road. The AP-7 motorway between Vera and the Aguilon

tunnel, for example, registered an average of 125.9 kilometres per hour. On the N340-A between Huercal de Almeria and Tabernas, where the limit is 100 kmph, the average registered was 119.5 kmph.

male gazelles have been moved from Bioparc Valencia to the Oasys Parque zoo to avoid conflicts

extinction but there have been population controls both inside and outside zoos,” explained Garcia, who is in charge of the health of the 160 different species which live at the zoo in Mini Hollywood, Tabernas.

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A novel approach to protesting PARENTS of pupils at San Jose infant and primary school in Nijar took a novel approach to protesting on Saturday (May 7) as rather than holding a demonstration they held a party to demand better facilities for their children. Parents’ association president Raquel Gonzalez explained that the school, which houses about 100 children aged between three and 12, was built more than 50 years ago and is in a sorry state, plus three classes have been in a prefabricated hut for more than 10 years now. Three, four and five-year-olds are forced to take their lessons in the hut, which is placed at the top of a hill where the wind howls in the winter and the heat is oppressive in the summer, parents complain. Although the school management and the parents association have written to the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Education Department to ask for muchneeded work to be done on the school, so far there has been no response, Gonzalez said.

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Campaigning for quality By Adele Land

ENVIRONMENTAL awareness is a high priority for Mojacar Council this summer. Campaigns with two distinct messages will be run simultaneously as the busy visitor season begins in the town. The first part of the campaign focuses on respect for other residents and tourists. The aim, according to the council, is to ensure Mojacar remains an enjoyable place for people to visit while protecting the environment and the quality of life of its residents. Particular attention was paid to the youth tourism market and included the importance of keeping noise to a minimum, and ensuring holidaymakers of all ages can expect a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Mojacar whilst still having fun. The second part involves pet hy-

giene and encourages dog owners to respect the streets and pavements and pick up after their animals. Tourism Councillor and deputy mayor, Emmanuel Aguero, said: “Mojacar Council continues to strive to put Mojacar on the map of quality tourism. We have made real achievements in what is a complicated and competitive industry.” He went on to say that tourism is the main source of income for the town. To spread the word of the campaign, signs in English and Spanish have been placed in prominent positions alongside bus stops throughout the town. Mojacar is part of the network of ‘Spain’s prettiest villages’ and was recently voted as ‘a place worth visiting at least once in a lifetime’. Aguero stressed the importance of residents and business owners working together to ensure Mojacar retains these accolades.

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Paws on the PC at dog rescue centre By Adele Land DOG rescue centre ‘Maz’s Canine Rescue,’ near Albox has gone from strength to strength since relocating to a new premises earlier this year. Founder and operator of the centre, 64-year-old Maz, has managed to rehome a number of dogs in the past few months, but the need for homes is never-ending with more stray and abandoned dogs arriving every week. Social media has proved to be a useful tool in spreading the word of the need for volunteers, donations and other kinds of help and the Facebook page now has almost 2,000 followers. Julie, who manages the Facebook page has come up with a unique way of sharing the rescue centre’s news by creating a monthly newsletter with ‘Lua’ one of the rescue dogs, ‘editing’ the article. With Julie’s assistance, Lua tells tales (or tails) of life in the kennels and introduces readers to the many characters who call the centre home. Lua also gave a ‘shout-out’ for donations to a car boot sale planned in the next few weeks, any donations of clothes, household goods or bric-a-brac can be left at The Post Shop/Sol

LOVELY LUA: Is the ‘editor’ of the monthly newsletter. y Mar, Avenida de Febrero 28 in Albox. A sad story in the newsletter was the death of new canine arrival, Pedro, who was in such a poor condition he could not be saved despite the hard work of the vet. The first edition has proved popular with followers who are eagerly awaiting the next one. In recent weeks, two new volunteers have joined the centre helping Maz with day-today care of the dogs and a kind donation of a van has been offered to help transport dogs to and from the vets.

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Migrants intercepted THIRTY-FIVE migrants, including six women and five babies, were intercepted on a dinghy near Isla de Alboran on Saturday (May 7). The coast guards had been sent out in case Moroccan authorities required assistance with another inflatable craft spotted in the area, and Helimer 202 rescue helicopter located the second dinghy shortly afterwards. The migrants were carried to safety in Almeria by the Polimnia lifeboat.

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Accident victim’s widow receives compensation MORE than 10 years after a worker fell to his death on a building site in Berja, six people have been found guilty of a crime against workers’ rights, and of imprudent manslaughter. The 29-year-old father of one fell nine metres from the roof of a building under construction and landed on iron spikes sticking up from the ground. He died from his injuries 11 days later. Not only were there no safety barriers in place, the court

heard, but there was also no supervision to ensure workers were wearing harnesses. Judge Sara Herrera found the two main contractors, the businessman who employed the worker, the site manager, health and safety coordinator and subcontractor guilty of failing to ensure the site was safe and awarded the widow €300,000 in compensation.

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Jailed for fruity fraud By Eleanor Hawkins AN Almeria Provincial court has jailed a Murcia businessman for two years for failing to pay a Huercal-Overa farmer for almost 100 tonnes of mandarins. The 51-year-old took 98,935 kilos of the fruit from the farm, by the Albox crossroads, in 2011 after agreeing a price of 56 cents per kilo, however he never made the payment. The fruit, the court heard, was then sold on to a third party at a price of 18 cents per kilo, which the judge believed was proof that he never intended to pay the farmer for the produce.

Bilingual schools EIGHT schools across the province will be joining the bilingual centres list for the 2016-2017 academic year, the Board of Education has announced. This will bring the total number of public schools in Almeria Province that hold their lessons in two or more languages up to 97.

Almost all the bilingual schools choose English as their second language. However there are six which give lessons in Spani sh and Fr ench and one which chose German and has becom e t he ei ght h Spanish school to join an international German network.

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K9 cop display By Adele Land CHILDREN at the young immigrants centre in El Saltador, Huercal Overa were treated to a display of skills by the canine unit of the Local Police. The youngsters got to see first-hand how the dogs are trained and how they react in certain situations. The dogs and handlers of the canine unit

Creating jobs QUICKER, easier licensing processes implanted by the Almeria Provincial Council’s Assistance to Municipalities department have helped create 225 new jobs during the first 90 days of this year. The service, which follows state guidelines, aims to help entrepreneurs in small municipalities across Almeria by simplifying the process to get going in business and is already helping to provide work for the unemployed, the department stressed in a note.

are highly skilled in dealing with drug trafficking and weapon control. Mayor Domingo Fernandez, said this type of event was crucial to help young residents understand the excellent work the unit performs in protecting people who live in the town. The programme of displays will be rolled o u t to othe r tow ns a nd villa ge s in the area.

Fraudsters sentenced A PROVINCIAL court has sentenced two developers to 18 months in jail for selling commercial property off-plan which they had no intention of building. The accused admitted in court that they did not own the land they had advertised they would be build-

ing upon and were fully aware when they took €490,358 in down payments that they would not be providing the properties they claimed to be selling. The pair, aged 40 and 47, agreed to pay back the monies received and have also been handed €350 fines.

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RODALQUILAR: Was at one point the largest cyanidation plant in Western Europe.

By Eleanor Hawkins ENVIRONMENTAL delegate for the Junta de Andalucia regional government in Almeria, Antonio Martinez, attended events on Saturday (May 7) to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Rodalquilar mines. The event was held at the Casa de los Volcanes, in Rodalquilar,

as part of activities programmed to mark the 10th Week of European Geoparks, aimed to spread knowledge on geological, historical and mining heritage. Rodalquilar, a tiny village with barely 200 inhabitants, became a hive of activity with more than 1,000 residents, a cinema, cooperative store and social club, after gold was found at the end of the

19th century in the existing lead and zinc mines. The mines, at one point the largest cyanidation plant in western Europe, closed down altogether in 1966. The Casa de los Volcanes, where the gold was treated and Rodalquilar’s first gold ingot set, was turned into a visitors’ centre displaying the mine’s history.

Custody appeal accepted THE High Court has accepted an Almeria father’s appeal and granted him joint custody of his 10-year-old daughter, who his

ex-wife had claimed he had abused. The mother’s accusations were rejected and the man ab-

solved by an Almeria Provincial Court, based on the recommendations of court investigators, doctors and two psychologists who examined the girl, who was five at the time of the accusations. When the couple divorced in 2011 the possible abuse case was still being investigated, leading the judge to award custody to the mother. Now the visiting regime, which did allow the man to visit his daughter on Tuesdays and Thursdays and alternate weekends, will be modified.

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Tomato crisis culprit faces fine By Eleanor Hawkins

THE farmer who caused last week’s tomato crisis, when Holland alerted to the presence of a forbidden chemical product found in a batch of

tomatoes from the province, may face a €30,000 fine. After tracking down the greenhouses the offending produce came from and taking samples, the Junta de Andalucia regional government confirmed the farm was using Ethephon, a plant

growth regulator which is not permitted for tomatoes in Spain (although its use on cotton, olives and apple trees is allowed). Now the Junta has confiscated the plants remaining and reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment.

The farmer, Junta sources stressed, traded directly with Holland and was not a cooperative member. Regional Agriculture delegate Carmen Ortoz said: “This was an isolated case, 99 per cent of Almeria farmers obey the rules.”

Showcasing the Costa THE Costa de Almeria made its mark last week on the Expovacaciones fair in Bilbao, which ran until Sunday May 8. The provincial council reported that its stand at the fair received a lot of attention, with people looking for all sorts of holiday stopping off for information about the destination. Expovacaciones has over the years earned itself an important place on the Spanish travel fair calendar as it traditionally showcases the latest tendencies in national and international travel.

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Unemployment up in the province By Eleanor Hawkins THE number of people registered with the public employment services in Almeria increased by 1,346 in April, the Ministry of Employment and Social Security reported last week. This meant a 1.92 per cent increase on figures for March, with the current total number

of jobless people in the province reaching 71,371. Of the total, 38,081 are women. The worst affected sector in April was the services sector, which gained an extra 1,171 unemployed people, followed by agriculture with 334. At the other end of the scale, the construction sector registered 233 fewer unemployed people. Despite the increase, April

still reported much better figures than a year ago, when there were 6,390 more people on the dole in Almeria Province. On a national level, Spain registered 4,011,171 people out of work at the end of the month, 83,599 fewer than in March and the lowest figure reported for a number of years.

Getting arty in Almeria ARTISTS from villages and towns throughout Almeria are getting their creative juices flowing as an intensive painting marathon works its way through the province. The event began in Pulpi at the end of last month and will continue to different towns in the Levante area including, Antas, Los Gallardos, Carboneras and Almanzora. The climax of the event will take place in Mojacar on September 17.

The theme of the art work is the heritage of the province with artists encouraged to portray the landscapes of their towns. The competition is open to anyone with a love of painting, both professionals and amateurs and three of the best pieces of work will be chosen to appear in a travelling exhibition which will tour the municipalities from the circuit. Registration can be made at any of the town halls of participating municipalities.

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False alarm By Eleanor Hawkins EXPLOSIVES experts and divers from the naval base in Cartagena, Murcia, were rushed to Almeria on Friday (May 6) to examine a possible bomb under Rio Andarax. The suspicious item was

spotted on the sea bed by the mouth of the river by Junta de Andalucia regional government divers mapping the marine area as part of the European Life Blue Natura project, who alerted the authorities believing it could be a bomb left over from the

Parents protest over class cutbacks PARENTS of children at Simon Fuentes infant and primary school in Carboneras have decided the time has come to make their protests public in the hope that it will make someone listen to them. The parents are concerned that the number of classes is being reduced due to cutbacks, which will directly affect the quality of the education provided at the centre, and complain that they have requested meetings with the Education Board a number of times but have received no reply. Now they have sent a complaint to the regional government department in Sevilla and are collecting signatures on a petition to keep the classes open.

Civil War. However the experts confirmed at 11.15am that it was in fact a bottle of acetylene used for soldering, after which the alert protocol was called off and the bottle removed and taken to a safe disposal point.

Bad memories OPPOSITION group, Izquierda Unida (IU), in Cuevas del Almanzora has proposed the removal of a Civil War memorial. In a letter, signed by local IU secretary, Felix Hernan, the group suggested the memorial, known as ‘the cross of the fallen town’ be replaced by a pedestrian area and green zone. The letter also contained a proposal to allow the town’s residents to choose a new name for the area. The group cited a 2007 law which recognizes and protects the rights of those who suffered violence or persecution during the Spanish Civil War.

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Senior sports day a success By Eleanor Hawkins LA LEGUA sports complex in Pulpi hosted a ‘sports for the elderly’ day on Sunday (May 8), which saw local residents and visitors from Sa nta Fe de M onduja r, Gador and Benahadux get together and get active. A ltoge the r 61 pe ople were brought in by bus to take part in the event, which

was organi sed by t he provincial council in collabor at i on wi t h t he var i ous town halls of the areas involved. A healthy breakfast and exer ci se sessi on at t he sports centre was followed by a trip to San Juan de los Terreros, to walk along the seafront promenade. Lunch followed, and then the group was given a tour

of l ocal busi ness Pr i maflor’s headquarters. Provincial Sports delegate Angeles Martinez said the activity had been very well r ecei ved, and expl ai ned: “We’re encouraging sports am ongst t he peopl e of Almeria of all ages, but especially for the older generations, as it is particularly important to help improve their quality of life.”

Alleged shoplifter tracked THE Guardia Civil have arrested a 27-year-old man in Retamar, suspected of havi ng st ol en 52 bar r el s of phosphoric acid, valued at €1,500, from a shop in Nijar. The arrestee is also believed to have stolen a Ford Focus, and number plates from a second car at the end of 2014. Although investigations began last summer when the shop owner r epor t ed t he t hef t s, t he suspect was found to move house a lot and it has taken until now f or off i cer s t o t r ack hi m down to Retamar, where he was finally arrested.

Man is arrested A 72-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Almeria City for threatening and trying to attack a police officer. A patrol was sent to a pub on Calle Argentina when the waitress hit a panic button. When officers arrived, she told them that two men had argued with her and become violent.. The officers found two suspects nearby but upon asking one to identify himself, the man became violent.

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Thousands assisted THE Red Cross in Almeria tended to 66,232 people in the province in 2015, 6 per cent more than the previous year. The charitable institution has almost 1,800 volunteers, 11,000 members, 100 technicians and offices in Almeria, Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido, Adra, Vera, Mojacar, Macael and Pulpi, provincial institution president Maria del Mar Pageo Gimenez reported during an event to report on its activities. Thanks to the joint work of volunteers and the technical team, added to the donations from members and collaborators, the group managed to provide response to not only basic and social emergency needs but also to help people remove themselves from vulnerable situations, the president explained. Since the crisis began and Red Cross put specific measures into place to assist affected families in 2009, the number of people it deals with has increased by 300 per cent, Pageo said.

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Unlucky win THE Guardia Civil arrested a 27-year-old woman from Pulpi who allegedly stole a mobile phone and ONCE lottery scratch cards from a parked car. She was caught after claiming the â‚Ź36 prize from a local lottery vendor.

Risk training SCHOOL inspectors are receiving training in risk prevention in the workplace, which is part of a project aimed to improve safety in schools, it was announced. COMMON CHAMELEON: There are more around Almeria than expected. By Eleanor Hawkins THE IEA (Almeria Studies Institute) has published a book on the development of the common chameleon population in the province. The book is the result of a study carried out on the situation of the chameleon in the province, which revealed that there are larger than expected numbers of the reptile, especially in Aguadulce and Carboneras.

Forty collaborators joined in with the study, along with 23 photographers who managed to capture some stunning images of the little-known local inhabitant. Author Emilio Gonzalez explained that the results of the study were surprising, as chameleons were found in highly populated areas and even in greenhouses. The book, apart from providing information on these reptiles, also aims to raise awareness of the importance of conserving this protected species and reminds readers that they are not pets.

Western fest TABERNAS is hosting the sixth edition of the Almeria Western Film Festival from October 6-9. Organised by Tabernas Council in collaboration with the provincial council and regional government, Almeria is the perfect place for Westerns.

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SOVIET TROOPS: One of the most important days in the Russian calendar. MILLIONS of Russians celebrated Victory Day on May 9 to mark the sacrifice of countless Soviet troops in helping defeat the Nazis. One of the most important days in the Russian calendar saw a huge military parade take place in Moscow’s Red Square and all generations take a moment to reflect on history.

Wild east SOLZHENITSYN wrote that Russia’s greatest threat was China. Now the government is offering a free 2.5 acre plot of land to citizens willing to relocate to the wild far-east in a bid to increase the population density and ward off the millions of Chinese reported to be pouring illegally across the border.

MAD days THREE Russian military divisions will be created to counter NATO’S expansion in Eastern Europe. Thousands of American led troops will arrive in Poland and the Baltic States in due course and Russia is portraying its decision as a defensive manoeuvre. Analysts are concerned that a military build up might spiral out of control.

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Walk, Sergei, walk A MAN from St Petersburg has walked almost the entire length of Russia reaching Vladivostok after 9,300 km and almost two years. Nicknamed the ‘Russian Forrest Gump,’ Sergei Scheulin, 24, says his journey isn’t over yet and he plans to head on to the Kamchatka peninsula with the warmer weather. SERGEI SCHEULIN: Reached Vladivostok after 2 years.

matic alarms after a national court ordered arrest warrants for senior government figures with close ties to president Putin. The officials are thought to have been involved in brutal heroin gangs who ran St Petersburg in the 90’s, when Putin was deputy mayor, and laundered their earnings through Spanish real estate.

Rebel blues A FAMOUS Russian dissident exiled in England has sued the Crown Prosecution Service for libel after being charged with possessing child pornography. Vladimir Bukovsky was a friend of poi-

soned spy Alexander Litvinenko and was due to testify at his murder inquiry. He claims that the Kremlin is attempting to discredit him.

Investigative impasse A NEW report into the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 by British investigators Bellingcat has been denounced as speculation by the Kremlin. The investigators suggest that a Buk missile fired by the Russian army was likely behind the air disaster which saw 298 people perish over east Ukraine in 2014.

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The euro note will disappear By John Smith AS predicted earlier this year, the European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that it will no longer produce the €500 note because of concerns it could facilitate illegal activities, which were highlighted by a European Commission question in February concerning the need for that note. Supposedly introduced at the demand of the German government as it

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was withdrawing its DM1,000 note which equated to €500, it has proven to be popular with criminals and forgers and because of the way it was regarded, the UK government asked banks to stop handling €500 notes in 2010, whilst many shops around Europe are wary about accepting them. The ECB says the €500 banknote remains legal tender and will always retain its value.

The Rolling Stones have never given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and have requested they cease all use immediately,” says a statement on behalf of Mick Jagger and the band.

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BERSHKA: Is part of the Inditex Group.

Still the world’s second richest THE Inditex Group, of which Amancio Ortega still holds nearly 60 per cent of the shares, continues to go from strength to strength with a net profit for their last financial year of €2.8 billion. With dividends of 60 cents per share, paid half now and half in November, he is due to pocket €1.11 billion. His daughter, who inherited 7 per

cent of the shares from her deceased mother, will receive around €94 million. There is an old saying that money attracts money which to some extent is true, but there is no doubt that the owner of Zara and eight other brands, has done an incredible job in building such an incredibly powerful and popular group.

Banco Popular HELPED in no small part by a drop in bad debts, Banco Popular announced that its net profit for the first quarter of 2016 had increased by 2.6 per cent to €98.7 million. Although this isn’t a huge return for Spain’s sixth largest lender, it is still not only a positive result but is also slightly ahead of analyst’s expectations.

Cash issues AS long ago as 2009, Zimbabwe stopped producing its own bank notes because it could not keep up with the incredible rate of inflation, and it instructed its banks, businesses and citizens to use the US dollar as the official medium of exchange. Now because of a shortage of US dollar bills, it will produce a range of ‘quasi’ US dollars in a range of relatively low denominations, which will be supported by a €180 million package from the Africa Export-Import Bank.

Cigarette advertising rules THE highest court in Europe has rejected a claim by international tobacco companies appealing against a law being passed by the EU that will standardise packaging and ban the advertising of e-cigarettes. The Court of Justice found that the laws “did not go beyond the limits of what is ap-

€250,000 is the amount that the EU proposes a country could be fined for each asylum seeker it refuses to take under the quota system.

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It will stop issuing the note around the end of 2018, when it will bring in new €100 and €200 banknotes which themselves are likely to become the bank note of choice for the money launderer. It has been argued that with the growth in debit cards, high value notes of a range of major currencies should be phased out to discourage their use by criminals, but this is unlikely to occur.

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BA Group’s profit drop IAG which owns Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia and Vueling has seen significant profit increases in the last year, but is warning of a slight slowdown due to worries about terrorism and Brexit, as well as a possibility that a strong dollar would offset fuel price drops. The city was not happy with the conservative position the group took, but CEO Willie Walsh was clear that by reducing growth forecasts from 5.2 to 4.9 per cent, he was being prudent.

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Russians exposed in Portugal By John Smith

Sir Philip Green upset IN a public statement, multimillionaire Sir Philip Green has called for Frank Field, Labour MP and chairman of the Commons Committee examining the demise of BHS to resign due to comments he has made. Mr Field said in an interview he would recommend stripping Sir Philip of his knighthood if he did not repay £571 million (€742 million) to the BHS pension fund, and Sir Philip believes that “he is clearly prejudiced.” According to the BBC SirPhilip said: “Clearly he has already made his decision as to what he feels the punishment should be, without even hearing any evidence from anybody about BHS or the circumstances of the last 15 years.” The crux of the argument is that Sir Philip allegedly earned millions from the company before selling it on for just £1, and now the taxpayer may have to pick up the pension black hole.

LEIRIA STADIUM: Portuguese team Uniao de Leiria was once managed by Jose Mourinho.

Some of the top league clubs such as Benfica and Sporting Lisbon were also visited by the police, not because they were suspected of any irregularities, but because they had purchased Russian players for their teams, and it was thought that documentation concerning the transfers might be of assistance to the investigation. According to Europol, there is a nexus which incorporates crimes carried out in Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Moldova and the UK, so it is possible that this could be the first of a number of similar raids across Europe.

Double bogey for Adidas ALTHOUGH one of the leaders in the world of sporting/trendy apparel, German manufacturer Adidas has admitted that it needs to sell much of its marginally profitable golf business. Whilst the bulk of its business continues to grow, g o l f i n g clothes have taken a nose dive being at the height of popularity in the US in the year 2000 following the success of Tiger Woods. Since that time, sales have basically declined although Adidas, through its three main brands Adams, Ashworth and TaylorMade, does hold a significant part of the market even though the sports equipment including clubs is struggling. The problem for the company is that the somewhat untrendy clothing, which so many golfers decide to wear, is not versatile and with a declining market and sales of only €900 million representing just 5 per cent of turnover, it is a market that is more trouble than it’s worth. Overall, the general business is growing, particularly in North America where the company has aligned itself with a number of popular fig-

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EUROPOL, the EU law enforcement agency has announced that working with the Portuguese police, a gang of money launderers consisting mainly of Russian ‘frontmen’ at various football clubs has been closed down. The aptly named Operation Matrioskas (the Russian dolls which are enclosed inside each other), saw officers spend a year investigating the activities of various investors in different clubs in Portugal, which culminated in the arrest of a number of those apparently involved in the money laundering scheme. The main investigation centred on Uniao de Leiria, once managed by Jose Mourinho but having fallen on hard times, it dropped to the bottom tier of Portuguese football. After going bankrupt the club was taken over by Russian businessman Alexander Tolstikov, who along with two others is reported to have been detained and charged.

Officers spent a year investigating the activities of various investors in different clubs in Portugal, which culminated in the arrest of a number of people.

TIGER WOODS: Golfing clothes were at the height of popularity in the US in 2000, following his success. ures such as Kanye West. That aside, the company announced a 31 per cent rise in quarterly sales of

its core brand in North America, thanks to a rise in marketing, including a series of partnerships with high-

profile people including Kanye West, as well as top sportsmen such as Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale.

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APPLE STORE: Situated at Hangzhou West Lake. By John Smith ALTHOUGH often touted as a company that cares about people, Apple does have a bit of a reputation for understandably trying to protect its trademark by going to law, but on this occasion it has received a verdict which will not be to its liking. The Beijing Municipal High People’s Court ruled in favour of Xintong Tiandi Technology which uses the name IPHONE on a range of leather goods including handbags and it registered that trademark in China in 2010. It must be doubly irritating for Apple as it first tried to register the iPhone name in the country in 2002, but this was not accepted until 2013, three years later than the IPHONE registration. A spokesman for the American giant made a statement saying “Apple is disappointed the Beijing High People’s Court chose to allow

Xintong to use the iPhone mark for leather goods when we have prevailed in several other cases against Xintong. “We intend to request a retrial with the Supreme People’s Court and will continue to vigorously protect our trademark rights.” The court ruled that Apple could not prove it was a well-known brand in China before Xintong Tiandi filed its trademark application in 2007 especially as their iPhones only went on sale in China in 2009. Sales of the company’s phones have shown a surprising drop on a worldwide basis, but in China which has been a very important market their sales have nosedived by more than 25 per cent and coupled with this is the fact that a law passed in March requiring all content shown in China to be stored on servers based on the Chinese mainland resulted in the closing down of iTunes, although the company does hope to resurrect this business soon.

Steel still confuses INDIA plays a very important part in the world steel trade with plants in India itself and through subsidiary companies around the world. Much has been made of the Tata group and its decision to divest itself of its Welsh plant in Port Talbot where it is said to be losing £1 million (€1.3 million) per day. Advertising this loss seems hardly likely to attract potential purchasers and of the nearly 200 contacts it made in a search for a buyer, two have actually presented proposals, one from Excalibur Steel UK

Limited which would be a management buyout, hopefully with worker and government participation and the other from Liberty House, also Indian owned, which would change the business from raw production to recycling. Tellingly, Excalibur are still trying to find bank funding and anticipate around 1,000 job losses if their bid is successful, whilst Liberty have a track record of success in the business and have indicated on more than one occasion that they would expect no job losses.

In the meantime, another Indian steel giant ArcelorMittal has forecast that global demand for steel will stabilise and possibly increase very slightly in 2016 with a marked improvement in the Chinese market. Despite the fact that ArcelorMittal does not operate within the Chinese market, because its operation is so large, its comments are normally treated seriously and hopefully its view of a slight recovery will prove to be correct, if nothing else for the good of the British steel industry.

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There will be war in Europe LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

CAMERON’s claims that we would be more at risk of war should we leave the EU is ludicrous.

Sweden, a country that has been the most welcoming to Muslim/Arab immigrants is already verging on civil war. Recent rioting lasted more than a week.

It is the pathetic rambling of a man, slowly but surely losing the

battle to keep the UK aligned to an organisation that is failing its members on a scale that is becoming more dangerous as we speak. Be under no illusions however, there will be war in Europe, irrespective of whether we opt out or not. The adversary is already within. Leaving the EU and consequently securing our borders will make us safer, mainly by keeping the numbers of the militant Islamists population down and more manageable when it all kicks off. It has, of course, already begun.

Sweden, a country that has been the most welcoming to Muslim/Arab immigrants is already verging on civil war. Recent rioting involved untold numbers of young Muslim men and lasted more than a week. Hundreds of cars were set alight and one resident described the area as looking like a battle scene. On a recent visit to the country Mr Mudan Zahran, himself a Muslim, stated that Sweden’s welcoming and tolerance have been abused by Muslims. They have responded to Sweden’s kindness, by seeking to

DAVID CAMERON: His claims that we would be more at risk of war should we leave the EU is ludicrous.

Islamise the country. Another resident remarked: “I just feel sad for the insults we get from many Arabs and Muslims in this town. We look on them as Swedes and they look on us as the enemy!” How heart-wrenching and how telling is that? Germany has also received a series of riots perpetrated by Islamist militants. Last Ramadan largely unreported incidents involving mobs shouting Allahu Akbar torched cars and attacked the police in a series of incidents lasting up to four days. France and Belgium have also experienced Islamic violence in their towns and cities. And on it goes. One of the results of the authority’s unwillingness to engage the situation is the emergence of many far right organisations. Support for these parties is growing by the day. And they are prepared to meet violence with violence. Result? Civil war. EU or no EU.

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The 70’s, drinking in the village by day and night, metamorphosing 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.

IN the early 70’s we could afford only one car. Naturally I kept it for business. When there wasn’t work to be done I was in it visiting multifarious watering holes, seeking out the best tapas in the strangest of places. If I got a good buzz going I would gather all my courage and venture a trip to the village, where I was as welcome as bubonic plague. The economy was harsh and stringent then, what money there was, was to be only used for drinking. You didn’t see many foreign village people up before high noon. Those stumbling about knew they had to appear at the required venue, the Hotel Indalo on the main square. Gulping back espressos and brandy kept both hands occupied, getting cured. The conversations weren’t enlightening; “Boy was I pissed last night. Tried to do the full round but only managed six stops.” “Hold it, interjected his cross table friend, “I got totally pissed on Thursday, totally legless by 9pm. Had to call the

THE VILLAGE: Gulping back espressos and brandy kept both hands occupied. wife to come and collect me. Thank God for those little builder’s dumpers. Got into one of them and they took me back to the main square.” Then home I’d shoot as I had garnered enough alibi to cover my entire day’s outing. “Been to the village,” I announced, avoiding a litany of probing questions. “Nothing new, bor-

ing. Everyone bragging about how pissed they were. It’s a tribal thing”. “Pissed,” she enquired, “pissed at what?” I had forgotten, she hadn’t been to the village enough to learn British pissed, as in America it means to be totally angry at someone, whereas in higher culture, on the mountain top, pissed just

meant fully saturated with drink again, and again. That exchange bothered me. I resolved I would have to sacrifice her pure integrity and take her to the village and let her witness first-hand the most boring vaudeville routine ever re-enacted since the sun starting showing up. Now the 8pm programme was lively, raucous and fun to view. Some English guy, dressed in suit and tie of course would come riding by on a donkey he just stole, being chased by the owners. They’d be waving walking canes and tree branches to bash the culprit but he always escaped by buying them drinks and tapas; a luxury most of them couldn’t afford. Furthermore, the local Spanish residents were totally accustomed to the outrageous behaviour of their local conquering residents. They were long past berating those strangely dressed circus types that had invaded the village. They had also learned that a common streak of justice flowed through their veins and any damages would be replaced and fully compensated. The only cultural fall out from the daily show was that when a real circus game to town; no one attended, neither foreign nor national. They all revelled in sharing their own private channel controlling their entertainment and diversion.

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A gentleman’s response IN response to Philip in San Fulgencio, Missing the UK! (Issue 1607). This bar in Quesada, which uses optics which Mr Philip has never set foot in, does have 50ml optics for branded named spirits, not your Aldi or Lidl brands which he is probably used to! He is probably one of the many expats that each day go from bar to bar chasing the happy hours trying to get as much for their euros as possible. This bar doesn’t do any happy hours or cheap branded alcohol. It prides itself on only selling the best-named brands. Even the Spanish suppliers of the spirits agree that by using the 50ml optic is the correct amount that customers should be getting, not getting a bartender who holds the bottle and tries to count to 10 then stops, of course everyone counts at the same speed so they all get the same measure (not!). By using the optics everyone is guaranteed to receive the exact amount, so there is no arguing! Mr Philip adds that the spirits are not anywhere near the gentleman’s size! Not sure how he can say this as he has never been in the bar! He needs to look for himself before he comments about something he knows nothing about! So I suggest if Philip goes to Quesada and enters the bar and looks for himself and takes the little birdie who told him about the so-called sinister happenings in the bar, then he can comment himself rather than sit and write about something he knows nothing about! Albert Henderson, Ciudad Quesada.

Thank you! YES! Yes! Thank you! The return of the Nonogram has arrived! ‘Thinking Cap’ on again and it’s a toughie this week too! It’s nice that you take interest in what your readers think! Happy Lesley from Alcalali EWN reply: It’s our pleasure Lesley, EWN gets it!

Soul singing I HAVE never written a letter to a newspaper. I will soon be 89 but I felt I had to reply to ‘Earl from Alicante’ in issue 1608. How can anyone say that songs like Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art, and so many others, are ‘ridiculous’? I love singing, as much as I am able to with a poor voice, at the Calpe Christian Fellowship each

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children, and great grandchildren from the shackles of a Europe, dominated by unelected policy and lawmakers which are taking over our country. To me it is as important as those that gave their lives for me and the freedom of the UK. What happens to me if the UK leaves the union is not important, it is the family that follows that will benefit and thrive in a free and open UK. C V Williams, El Cucador

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I SPENT some time (months) in Spain recently where I witnessed the plight of just one of the ill-treated hunting dogs. This dog needs help. He is fed once a week, if he knocks his bucket of stale water over he is left without water. He lives in a shed with a dirt floor 24/7. The shed is filthy... as for mental stimulation or exercise, those are non-existent. I have a home waiting for him in the UK (a friend of mine with a large garden will take him

Sunday and ‘worshipping’ Jesus, and remembering through Holy Communion all that he suffered to pay for our sins. Read the bible Earl, and learn. Ps I do so much enjoy EWN, thank you. Irene

Atlantic angle EURO WEEKLY published a letter from ‘Dario via email’ in issue 1609 that pensioners living here “should have a Spanish social security number which entitles you to healthcare if we are in or out of the EU.” Those of us who are non-EU Americans (and I believe Canadians or Aussies) living here on retirement residencia visas are required to maintain private healthcare insurance. Although living here legally requires paying Spanish income taxes on our worldwide income, we don’t have access to

on), but I need a foster carer to keep him for three weeks so that we can get him ready to travel. Is there anyway you can help or at least publicise his case so that the owner realises the dog needs help? Even if he is sent to a rescue centre in Spain it would be a better life than he has now. In desperation, Leigh Walton EWN reply: We have forwarded Leigh details of a refuge centre.

the Spanish social security system, nor do we get Spanish-paid healthcare. As we never paid into their social security system, why would Spain be responsible for our retirement healthcare here? I have heard British retirees say that things wouldn’t change much if the UK withdrew from the EU. Logically, everything in place through the EU would have to be newly-negotiated by Spain and a non-EU United Kingdom. Retired Americans and most other non-EU citizens certainly don’t receive the benefits and privileges of EU citizens. We spent hundreds of dollars for documents and fees to get our residence visas. Each time we have to renew, it involves multiple trips to Malaga and Torre Del Mar, with photocopies and more photocopies! From healthcare to work permits, to residence permits and renewals, to driveing licence exchanges - all would have to be bilaterally negotiated. Just

imagine a Spanish government insisting that Gibraltar also had to be included in the negotiations! A British friend told me Spain needs the UK more than the UK needs Spain. Maybe so, but Spain needs the EU even more. When the Scots were considering independence, the Spanish made clear their concerns. Spanish leadership could be expected to take a similar tough position on relations with a non-EU UK. Assurances by supporters for leaving the EU that there would be only minor impact for British pensioners here should be taken with much scepticism! Ron Adam

Brexit blues WHAT could not be achieved by force of arms has now been done by stealth. It is my duty and responsibility to vote OUT, to help free my children grand-

IN response to Fine outlook for LGBT, Costa del Sol issue 1609. LGBT travellers don’t need ‘LGBT activities’ or ‘gay/bi services’. We pick our destinations according to, firstly, safety, and secondly, cultural acceptance. Can we hold hands with our partners in public, admit to being gay in conversation if it comes up (or introduce our partners as such)? Will our husbands (for men) and wives (for women) be accepted as such if necessary (for everything from hospital visits to being able to share a hotel room)? Single LGBTs might be keen to see bars, cafés, etc catering to them exclusively. This isn’t segregation. We’re a minority and it’s hard to meet each other. After all, the U3A bars under-50s, doesn’t it, and isn’t considered discriminatory? No, because it’s a society for over-50s no longer in work to meet others in their situation and of their age. Ditto LGB bars. Couples aren’t bothered, unless they’re in an area where they have to keep their relationship very much under wraps for fear of reprisals or even prison. Happily, Spain doesn’t need to make too much effort there (for tourists. It’s crying out for a ‘scene’ for residents). It’s one of the most accepting, if not THE most, countries of LGBTs and those of us living here are actually surprised if we encounter homophobia elsewhere - we’ve forgotten what it’s like! (After all, marriage has been legal for 11 years, longer than in the UK). Kally

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When less can be more When it came to award for Best Set, the adjudicator was gushing in his praise of our minimalist effort.

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AS a lapsed luvvie who has not been involved in amateur dramatics for several years, I was looking forward to attending a play by a new group, ACTS, in Benijofar recently. It was a fun evening with excellent performances from each member of the talented cast. But inevitably it got me reminiscing about past productions that I have been involved in dahling. A highlight of the year was the Drama Festival Season. We usually entered several in our corner of East Anglia, and on one particular occasion we were on a roll with the play we had chosen. We had already won Best Director, male actor, junior actor and the coveted Best of Festival award, so ap-

LAPSED LUVVIE: I haven’t been involved in amateur dramatics for several years. proaching the final event we were confident of giving a good account of ourselves. Another group was staging ‘Round and Round the Garden’ – the last play in ‘The Norman Conquests’ trilogy. But our mouths dropped

open in disbelief as they proceeded to erect a set that was composed of Astro Turf, picket fencing, garden furniture and 20 young leylandii in pots. It was like an episode of Gardener ’s World. Ours required a simple set depicting a village hall

that was under refurbishment. Two step ladders with a plank, and a few tins of paint lying around, which were shuffled around between scenes to give the impression of the passage of time. A dust sheet was draped over the plank, allowing

one of the characters, dressed in a dark business suit, being able to enter against a light background. And that was it. On the final night of the festival, the awards were being handed out, and when it came to Best Set, the adjudicator was gushing in his praise of our minimalist effort. The faces of the cast responsible for the poor man’s Kew Gardens set said it all, but the looks of shock were soon tempered with the reality of having to return all of the borrowed items to the garden centre. It was one of those times when less was definitely more.

The transatlantic trade investment John Smith Random thoughts... IN the 1970s and later, science fiction writers imagined a world which was not dominated by warring nations, but by warring multinationals which literally employed and deployed armies of human beings who were used as pawns by these gigantic corporations. Europe has been wooed by the USA into discussing the possibility of a new and ‘exciting’ trading partnership, which is supposed to encourage greater freedom of trade and supposedly promises huge financial benefits to member states of the EU. L a rg e n u m b e r s o f p e o p l e , r e membering the phrase ‘Beware Greeks bearing gifts’, have been sceptical about the benefits and how US Corporations would benefit from this partnership. The fears are now spilling over into government circles especially as Greenpeace has leaked a number of classified documents, which do not show the USA in a

MATTHIAS FEKL: The French trade minister. particularly appealing light. A great deal of the negotiation has been confidential, but the French trade minister Matthias

Fekl said a freeze in the negotiations was the “most likely option,” without a change from the USA as Europe was offering a lot

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Cyber bullying AS we move into the cyber realm, with more and more people connecting to others across the world, the very fact that many of these contacts are anonymous appears to have given certain people of limited intelligence, or others who are deliberately malicious, a unique opportunity to insult individuals and spread lies about them in a manner never before seen. For some reason, people who wouldn’t dream of insulting someone to their face consider that the internet, emails and Facebook are open forums where literally anything can be said without the possibility of being caught. The really stupid are easily tracked down through their IP addresses, but there are more devious individuals who manage to route their insults and threats via a number of IP addresses, or purchase an anonymous address so that they can’t be traced. In most of Europe now, whilst cyberbullying is not in itself a crime, there are plenty of laws which can be interpreted if prosecutors wish to take action against such activity, and the more threatening it is the easier it is to prosecute. The EU is looking to introduce direct laws to combat this activity, especially as there are so many documented cases of self-harming and even suicide amongst teens who have been attacked mercilessly by their peers. It is sad that as technology progresses, even areas that bring happiness to so many people are hijacked by the ignorant and despicable in order to obtain somewhat vicarious entertainment.

with little in return. “It is an agreement which, as it would be today, would be a bad deal,” he said in a French radio interview. TTIP could “unravel” the international climate change deal agreed in Paris last year, and there appear to be few safeguards for French agriculture (of major importance to all French politicians), nor was there sufficient protection for its industry. Despite the fact that this is supposed to be a Union negotiation, various member States are considering their personal positions and there doesn’t seem to be a large amount of support for this pact. Although Britain was known as America’s poodle in the days of Bush and Blair, any involvement in the partnership could be moot in the event that it leaves the EU, and already President Obama has indicated that it can go to the back of Now we the trade queue if it does leave. want to There have been numerous pubhear your views. lic demonstrations against the TTIP and perhaps on this ocYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE casion, French self-interest - YOUR OPINION could be in the interest of all of www.euroweeklynews.com Europe.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A recent holiday has set your mind racing. This being a romantic time means that you can get a little overexcited. Your romance may not be set to last but you should fully enjoy it nonetheless. Relatives issue words of warning but they have only your best interests at heart.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Part of being ‘you’ is your independent mind. Some may try to change that this week. Why would someone want to make you more dependent on them? Could it be that they feel insecure? Giving reassurance may be all that is needed. We all feel the need for appreciation.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is a time to enjoy the present and look forward to the future. Don’t forget, along the way, to congratulate yourself for all that you have achieved in the last year. Sometimes you do not blow your own trumpet and people appreciate you in a quiet way.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Opposing opinions on a matter close to your heart see you hesitating. There is nothing wrong with asking for advice. The chances are that you know someone who has already been

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Increased activity in your love life means less time to really concentrate on business. Make sure that priority financial matters are dealt with. Not doing so will see you kicking yourself later on. A close relationship is going well. There’s no reason to wonder why, the charm offensive is obviously working. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Keeping an eye on your health is particularly important at the moment. Because you have been active, it could be that you need to give yourself a bit of time. Pampering and just plain relaxing are all going to stand you in good stead during the coming week.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Trying to be everything to all people is tiring. No one knows this more than you. Give yourself a little time and space this week because it will make a great difference to your spirits.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) An appetite for something new means that you tread unknown

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 14 • Very good: 20 • Excellent: 26

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ambo balm barm beam bema berm lamb lame loam male mare marl meal mere mole more move ream roam amber amble ameer amole blame bream embar ember lamer merle molar moral morel mover ombre realm ambler marble marvel morale ramble remove movable removal moveable REMOVABLE

Sudoku

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

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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Murcia

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Opening your mind to a new idea has convinced you that it is time for a change in direction. This is such a time, but not all changes will be permanent. Give yourself a way out of any situation this week. Using your tact and charm, it will require only a little application to please everyone.

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‘ BACK HOME NOW - I WOULD BE PHONING YOU TO SAY THAT I WAS GOING TO WORK LATE AT THE OFFICE ’

Mon - 23 17 Cl Tues - 24 16 S Wed - 25 16 S

Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Meet the requirements or expectations of (7) 5 Instances (5) 8 Enraged, angry (5) 9 Pamphlet (7) 10 Small lake (4) 11 Situation (8) 13 Scallywag (6) 15 Wreckage (6) 18 Ready (8) 19 Heroic poem (4) 22 Draw back (7) 23 Depart (5) 24 Be worthy or deserving (5) 25 Admit to a wrongdoing (7) Down 1 Ship's captain (7) 2 Educate for a future role or function (5) 3 Look for (4) 4 Lemon or banana coloured (6) 5 Single-reed woodwind instrument (8) 6 Person engaged in military service (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents Q and 24 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 10 appears and T every time the figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Trial, 4 Realism, 7 Elation, 8 Riser, 9 Scope, 10 Element, 11 Nicest, 13 Trader, 17 Garbage, 19 Casks, 21 Abase, 22 Astride, 23 Sleight, 24 Sweet. Down: 1 Treason, 2 Imago, 3 Loiters, 4 Rennet, 5 Instead, 6 Merit, 8 Roe, 12 Carnage, 14 Recites, 15 Respect, 16 Repast, 17 Grass, 18 Aye, 20 Spine.

QUICK Across: 7 Smooth fabric of silk or rayon (5) 12 Long-tailed parrot (8) 14 Protective covering that provides protection from the weather (7) 16 Triumph (7)

English - Spanish

1 Invades, 5 Coats, 8 Sells, 9 Pioneer, 10 Special, 11 Share, 12 Upset, 14 Asked, 19 Drops, 21 Examine, 23 Private, 24 Tease, 25 Steal, 26 Largest.

17 Marked by intense agitation or emotion (6) 18 Jewish holiday (5) 20 Stage of development (5) 21 Blueprint (4)

Down:

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

1 Insist, 2 Value, 3 Dislike, 4 Supply, 5 Cooks, 6 Average, 7 Sorted, 13 Promise, 15 Scatter, 16 Adapts, 17 Reveal, 18 Recent, 20 Snail, 22 Image.

Across 1 Gemelos (de camisa) (9) 6 Espada (arma) (5) 7 Between (5) 9 Cucharillas (9) 13 Arriba (indicando situación) (5) 14 To swim (5) 15 Frambuesa (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Apio, 3 Naipes, 8 Easiest, 9 Rie, 10 Ordenador, 12 Ron, 13 Prefijo, 15 Please, 16 Rojo.

Down 1 Thing (object) (4) 2 Vase (7) 3 Tapa (de caja) (3) 4 Grandson (5) 5 Honey (from bees) (4) 8 Fork (cutlery) (7) 10 Cobertizos (para animales, herramientas) (5) 11 Fácil (sencillo) (4) 12 Rezar (4) 14 Plumilla (de pluma) (3)

Hexagram

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1 Age, 2 Insurance, 4 Anteayer, 5 Periodico, 6 Seed, 7 Receipts, 11 Trap, 14 Oro.

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

ABLATE ABLAZE (10) CATTLE CLARET CLOUDY MAGNET MUTTER NEWTON OGRESS PETREL

PLATEN REGRET ROSTER SURTAX TEAPOT TRACER TREMOR VESSEL ZEROES

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Inhere 2 Delete 3 Enable 4 Huddle 5 Treble 6 Feeble 7 Asleep 8 Double 9 Serene 10 Plural 11 Render 12 Repeal 13 Neuron 14 Planar 15 Trauma 16 Ethane 17 Mallet 18 Meager 19 Marvel

Across 1 Furniture material from quite a known source (4) 3 Resident's money in account mix-up (8) 8 Saint has lots of paper for courses (7) 9 Sweden and Norway take in country girl (5) 10 South Carolina beer measure (5) 11 Warning! Former girlfriend has sufficient (7) 12 Mr Spielberg's seen TV production (6) 13 Mix boron with spice for muscles (6) 16 Put off ill feeling after religious education (7) 18 Belgian port without an oaf (5) 20 Sent back elegant passenger vehicles (5) 21 Piece of music features feline in 2 A number eager about land area (7) loose coat (7) 4 Famous general seen in classic US 22 Sample of epic men's design (8) terminal (6) 23 Play around with stew (4) 5 A funny pose for a Greek author (5) 6 Small boats feature in an Eastenders’ Down episode (7) 1 Team leader inquires about work 7 Thrill seekers did several spins (10) assignments (5) 9 Figures its cat sits awkwardly (10)

12 Small, quiet religious ceremonies for fairies (7) 14 Improve leave, set off with Lawrence (7) 15 Annoy the French after final tee (6) 17 Criticise leaders of sportsmen leaving after the exercises (5) 19 It’s reported the dogs have reached the tops of the mountains (5)

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ANEVIVO: A natural fertilisation technique. THE first birth of a baby in Spain by a natural fertilisation technique called AneVivo, represents a breakthrough in assisted reproduction. Under the new technique, fertilisation and early embryo development occurs in the uterus, rather than in the laboratory such as in IVF treatment. Dr Marcos Ferrando, medical director of IVI Bilbao, the centre responsible for the first birth of a baby through this tech-

nique, said this has the advantage that it is a more natural procedure and the mother feels like more of a participant in the pregnancy. He added: “The results are very good. The pregnancy rate, of the procedures we have done, is greater than with the conventional IVF in vitro technique. But for now, being a new technique, the number of treatments is lower and it is too early to proclaim an exact success rate.”

MANY experts now believe sugar is just as deadly an addiction as drink and drugs, with many people consuming far too much. Whilst it may be easier to lay off the sweets and chocolate, nutritionists say it is the hidden sugar in foods that catch people unaware, such as in premade pasta sauces and baked beans. So what can you do to help wean yourself off sugar? Try and keep your blood sugar balanced and avoid low blood sugar that will make you want to go and get something sweet. Don’t go longer than three hours without eating, especially women, or your blood sugar levels will drop and your body will crave something sweet. Weaning yourself off sugar can be easier for some than others. Some may prefer to go cold

HIDDEN SUGAR: Catches people unaware.

turkey, others gradually reduce it. First, after removing the obvious sources from the house, such as chocolate and cakes, it is recommended to take out of your diet all the savoury foods that contain added sugar. Savoury foods such as sauces like Dolmio, which recently changed its packaging to show the sugar content, contain added sugar so look for healthier or home-made versions. Other foods deemed healthier such as yoghurts and cereal bars can also contain high levels of sugar so check the labels.

Next, stop adding sugar to your hot drinks and other foods such as cereal. Checking the package of your cereal will show you there is already sugar in it. Detoxing from sugar can be difficult and it is normal to struggle with headaches, cravings, tiredness, spots and an upset stomach, but after the initial first few days your body will start to recalibrate itself. Cutting out sugar can reprogramme your taste buds and can improve your body, mind and mood, helping you to sleep better, have brighter and clearer sight and be less stressed.

Water way to go THE simple art of drinking water could help you lose weight. It has always been recommended that people drink more water if they wanted to

lose weight but now a study appears to have proven the claim. In the study, researchers randomly split overweight or obese older men and women

into two seperate groups. The first was put on a hypocaloric diet which means they were eating fewer calories than the energy they were using, namely 1,200 for women a day and 1,500 for men. The other group was also put on a hypocaloric diet but were told to increase how much water they drank. After 12 weeks of following the eating plan, those in the group who were on a diet and were increasing their water consumption and drinking two cups, 30 minutes prior to each of their three large daily meals, had lost more weight. The average weight loss of the first group was between 11lb to 1st 1lb (5-8kg), but the group who consumed more water before their meals lost an additional 4.4 lb or 2kg. Researchers found that it was largely because those who drank the water then went on to eat less at meal times.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. AS friends and colleagues start muttering about bikini season and diets, the doctor answers a few questions on obesity, referred to by some as the plague of modern times. What’s the difference between being overweight and being obese? There are different levels of excess fat and obesity. The best indicator is the body mass (BMI) index, which is calculated by dividing weight by the square of height in metres. If the result is between 25 and 29.9 the patient is overweight, if it is more than 30 they are considered obese. Is obesity dangerous? Why? Obesity is a major cardiovascular risk, meaning obese patients are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, etc. Today it is considered as the most common preventable cardiovascular risk and it has virtually become the epidemic of the 21st century. It is not just an aesthetic problem, it is a real health risk. Also, type two diabetes

is usually associated to obesity and almost all patients with this type of diabetes are obese. What can I do to control obesity then? Although there are other causes, the most common is a simple imbalance between the amount of energy we put into our bodies (what we eat) and the amount we use up. Therefore the best way to control obesity and lose weight is to reduce the amount going in by following a balanced, low calorie diet and increase the amount used with moderate, daily exercise. I have no self-control and find it very hard to exercise, what can I do? It isn’t easy. Losing weight is a complicated task, which needs real involvement from the patient with support from a medical professional such as a Specialist in Internal Medicine. They can help motivate the patient and give advice on the best diet for them and a moderate, daily exercise plan.

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NEW PHENOMENON: Walking barefoot or earthing. By Emily Chettle THERE is a new phenomenon c a lle d ‘Ea rthing’, which has gone from a hippy-counter culture craze to a scientifically researched practice that has a number of health benefits. These include increasing anti-oxidants, reducing inflammation and improving sleep. In order to properly Earth one must walk barefoot on soil, grass or sand or any natural surface. Scientists have discovered that there is a benefit that comes from connecting directly with the Earth with our bodies. The pla ne t ha s its ow n natural charge and it seems to be beneficial to our bodie s w he n w e a re in dire c t contact with it as the electrons from the Earth move directly into the soles of the feet. Another study found that Earthing changed the electrical activity in the brain, as measured by electroencephalograms. Still other research found that grounding benefitted skin conductivity, moderated heart rate variability, improved gluc os e re gula tion, re duc e d stress and boosted immunity. So what are you waiting

for? It’s time to kic k off your shoes, boots and flip flops and start feeling the earth between your toes.

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Modern technology has a friendly face COMMUNICATION and technology centre, Connexions, in Turre, has stood the test of time and made its mark as a one-stop shop for all things technical. One of the longest-established businesses of its kind in the area, the shop offers a huge range of sound and vision equipment, communication systems and a range of services at competitive prices, supported by an excellent reputation for customer service. Owners, Ken and Gill Newbold, set up the business some 13 years ago, and pride themselves on moving with the times, constantly updating their services and products. Ken said: “The world of technology is fast-moving, and we aim to offer our customers the latest systems to ensure they get the best experience from television and computer systems or telephony.” One of the latest services offered by this forward-thinking business is personalised websites for small retailers. The secure websites are ideal for arts and crafters, or small

TECHNOLOGY: Connexions has a wide range of products and communication equipment. business owners who do not need an expensive bespoke website, and simply want to market their goods and sell them online. The secure nature of the websites allows their customers to shop safely online by using a PayPal account. To set up a website visit https://www.321sell.net. Ken is al-

ways on hand to assist with the set-up process. Connexions has a large range of communication services to suit all requirements, including more than 200 models of mobile phones with numerous provider options, one of which offers 800 minutes of national and international calls for as little as €15.

UK television is also available on a pay-as-you-go basis, with online support. This system is currently available for Wimax internet customers, but the popular IPTV (television via internet) system is available for users of other internet providers. Customers can enjoy more than 100 television channels, including

movies and sport, or can opt for the low-cost basic package. Another new product is the facility to have landline telephone and internet using an existing Telefonica line, yet with competitive call charges, and support in English. This busy shop is a lifeline for many local residents who do not have a postal service direct to their property. Connexions has a postal box service where mail can be delivered to the shop and collected at a convenient time for the customer. Outgoing post can also be handled with a speedy, signed-for courier service for shipping parcels overseas. Traditional services include, PC sales and repairs, mobile top-ups for all providers and customers also have access to a range of electronic goods either online or calling into the shop for some friendly expert advice. Visit the website which is: www.connexionsonline.net, call 950 479 502, or visit the shop located at Paseo de la Rambla, 11.

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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHAT is it with rucksacks? They used to be something you used to go camping with. You and your family or friends would go off into the big wide open spaces with your hiking boots. It carried your tent and supplies or maybe if you went trekking off round the world. Or you were in the army and you were going off to fight a war somewhere. Move forward and now everybody is using them. Well except me because actually they have turned into weapons of mass destruction but that’s another article! They were meant to be used in fields, long open roads, the wilderness. Where they were not meant to be used was on aircraft with the exception of being a red beret commando or member of the SAS, and for some reason there was a need for you to leave the plane whilst it was at about 20,000 feet, then they are a handy place to keep your parachute. They definitely should not be used on trains and confined spaces. I was on the train to Madrid and there was a family that got on after I was already comfy in my seat and the

whole bloody lot of them had a rucksack on their back! And I tell you they were enormous!! As the dad tried to get one of the children settled he turned round and nearly took my head off. Do they not realise that they are the human equivalent to an articulated lorry? They need space to manoeuvre! They should all be fitted with the same warning beeps. This idiot was swivelling about nearly taking the heads off all those nearby. Me, being me, was the only one who gave him the ‘Oi’ treatment. It never fails. It has to be more than a tut when facing possible head injury. Then there is the whole performance of taking the rucksacks off and getting them in the overhead storage which turns into an episode of the Krypton Factor having to move everything around them to get these huge accessories to fit. As luck would have it there is a happy ending to this story. Dad had to move one of the children to a seat further down the carriage and so he wanted to move his rucksack as well. In all the confusion he must have given his son the wrong one and as he put it on his back and let go and stood back the child toppled over with his legs in the air like a flipped over tortoise. Of course I rushed over to see if I could help... Well, actually, I nearly spat out my coffee with laughter and thought serves you right!

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WOW ladies donate to charity By Adele Land THE Women on Wednesday group (WOW) held a special meeting recently where they presented two local charities with donations of money raised from various events. The Loft Bar’s Val Horrigan presented the cheques to Kerry and Yvonne from PAWS animal rescue and Jeanette and Carol from MACS cancer support group. Each charity received €200, monies were raised from raffles, cakes sales and other events. The WOW group meets every Wednesday at the Loft Bar at 2pm. Each week there are different activities and the ladies have the chance to purchase goods such as Avon products, cakes and pastries and generally get together for a chat and a fun afternoon. Located in the north of the province, Huercal-Overa is a vibrant, bustling market town deeply rooted in the history of the province. The town has expanded over recent years and is a popular choice for Spanish and foreign residents. The older part of town boasts beautiful buildings with stunning

DONATING FUNDS: The WOW group presented two local charities with monies raised from events. architecture along with numerous squares which form the centrepiece

of local life. The Adolfo Suarez municipal park

is a delightful green area with freeroaming peacocks and wild birds. The

small theatre hosts music events during the summer months and the playground is a great place for children to play safely. Huercal-Overa is home to the largest hospital in the north of the province, La Inmaculada is a large, modern facility offering a wide range of outpatients and residential medical services and has developed an excellent reputation for quality of care. Schools in the town are highly rated and provide an excellent grounding for pupils of numerous nationalities. If shopping is your thing, HuercalOvera has a great range of small boutiques, family-run stores as well as larger chain brand names. There is a market held twice a week with stalls ranging from fruit and vegetables, meat produce, fish, general groceries, along with clothes, gifts and household goods. Huercal-Overa Council prides itself as running a forward-thinking well-organised town with superb facilities for residents of all ages. The town is wellknown for its wide range of events held throughout the year and residents have enjoyed a host of new and innovative activities.

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Milk for moustaches By Eleanor Hawkins FESBAL, the Spanish Food Bank Federation, and La Caixa’s social group have announced a new ‘No child without a moustache’ milk collection campaign. Last year, thousands of people made donations and he lpe d ra is e one million litre s of milk for ne e dy families, which the organisers are hoping to beat this year. D ona tions c a n be ma de through La C a ixa bank’s website, on www.granrecogidadeleche.es or by texting the word ‘leche’ to 28024, and there will also be collection points at the 44 branches of Caixabank in Almeria Province until May 20. There are currently 65,859 food ba nk us e rs in A lme ria Province (1.7 million in Spa in a s a w hole , 350,000 of whom are children) who need help to get by. La C a ixa ha s s ta rte d the ba ll rolling with an initia l dona tion of 50,000 litres of milk, and has pledged to donate another litre for every 10 litres collected. MILK CAMPAIGN: Last year thousands of people made donations for needy families.

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A joint effort raises funds TWO Albox animal charities joined forces recently to enjoy an afternoon’s sponsored walk along the rambla in Albox to raise funds. Penny Compton of APSA organised the successful event once again and was delighted to announce that more than €1,800 was raised for APSA. She wished to thank all the walkers and their sponsors, particularly the Shirley family who broke their own record to

raise even more this year, and walk several dogs on the day! Thanks were also given to those who transported some of the charities’ dogs so they could have a day out walking too, and to Tony and Bryn for providing the water stations. The weather was perfect for the five kilometre walk after gathering in the main square in Albox - and many returned there later for a well-earned drink and rest.

Temperatures rise at art exhibition LAST Saturday saw the inauguration of an exhibition of a young talent at the Mojacar Factory Art gallery. Javier Aldarias’ work is influenced by popular culture in contemporary art and combines television elements and comedy with a hint of Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. The exhibition, ‘Fifth Pecado’ (fifth sin), evokes lewd and ironic scenes which leave the viewer confused yet amazed. Aldarias’ work will be on display until June 9. Mojacar Factory Art is well recognised in the art world making it a must-visit place for anyone visiting the town.

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Tapas top business By Adele Land THE winner of the recent ‘Ruta de Tapas’ event in Garrucha has been announced. The event took place over a period of 10 days during which, restaurants and bars were invited to create a signature tapa for customers to enjoy. Customers were invited to follow the tapas route and ultimately vote for their favourite. The winner of the most popular tapa was the Meson del Pescador with its tapa of cod and prawns on a bed of leeks and tomato. The event, the first of its kind for the town, generated more than €80,000 in revenue and some 20,000 tapas were served. Head of Garrucha department of commerce, Rocio Gallindo, said the event was a great success and was a big step forward in breaking the seasonality of the food and beverage

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Church fair raises funds TH E M oja c a r A nglic a n church is holding its annual fair this weekend, on Saturday May 14. The s ta lls w ill ope n a t 10a m in the Le va nte c a r pa rk on M oja c a r ’s s outh beach. This popular event always has many interesting craft items on sale as well as a range of tasty food items, plants, clothing and a fun tombola w ith e xc e lle nt prizes. The fair is a major fundraising event in the church calendar and any support is greatly appreciated.

TAPA WINNER: The Meson del Pescador. industry in the town. She added that the revenue generated during the

‘ruta de tapas’ was greater than that during the Easter period.

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Lights out due to vandals VANDALS caused some inconvenience to residents of Al box t hi s week af t er a number of street lights were damaged. The l i ght s i n Aveni da America were out of service for some 48 hours while repairs took place. According to councillor, Maura Hillen, the vandals stripped the insulation covering looking for the neutral wire which raised the current from 220 to 380 volts consequently increasing the t ensi on and bl owi ng a whole row of street lights. Hillen added that the police and council were working to identify those responsible and asked all residents f or t hei r cooper at i on t o avoid further acts of vandalism. She went on to apologise f or any i nconveni ence caused.

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Message calling for all parents By Adele Land A FAMOUS youth offenders judge is to host a conference in Albox this month. Emilio Catalayud Perez, highly respected for his rehabilitative sentencing of young offenders will speak at the Francisco Perez Miras centre on May 24, with the subject matter, ‘parenting, education and values in the 21st century.’ The conference, organised by the El Saliente group is free of charge and open to all residents of Albox and the surrounding area. Perez, based in Granada, has an exemplary record of rehabilitating young people who have committed crimes and ensuring their return to society is a posi-

tive experience. The judge was interviewed in the November 2015 edition of the El Saliente magazine ‘Punto de Apoyo’, where he explained that being a young person in the 21st century can be a difficult time, adding the recent financial crisis has caused conflict amongst families especially in cases where parents have fallen on hard times. The conference is expected to be very interesting, especially for parents or guardians of teenagers and anyone wishing to attend is advised to register early. Inscriptions can be made at elsaliente.com or by calling 950 120 283 or 950 620 606. The Punto de Apoyo magazine can also be read online.

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Anyone for tennis? ALBOX is set to host the second circuit of the 2016 provincial tennis tournament this week. The event will take place on Friday May 13 at the Albox tennis club. The first stage was held in Huercal-Overa last month and the circuit continues throughout the province with the final taking place at the Vera tennis and paddle club in July. Categories include children’s and adult’s groups and the best eight players in each category will proceed to the finals. The overall winner will win €2,250 worth of sporting goods.

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Revamp planned A BUSINESS group in Albox has launched a project to revitalise the town’s shopping area. The AEPA’s ‘open shopping centre’ initiative will allow retailers to work together offering uniform services and offers and increase competitiveness in the trade. A number of business owners and local residents attended a recent meeting where various plans were discussed including how to increase sales, improve the image of the town and adapt the streets where necessary. The plan has the backing of mayor, Sonia Cerdan and opposition groups. The group asked the town council for its support in areas which needed improvement, including cleaning services, expansion of pavements and improved signage. Requests were also submitted for an increase in litter bins and additional parking areas. Plans for the refurbishment of the current Abastos market were also discussed.

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All the fun of the fair By Adele Land

THE Olula del Rio ‘Feria del Mediodia’ in September is to have a new location. This year ’s celebrations

will be held at the Nave Polivalente by the rio Almanzora. The change was agreed in a recent council meeting and came about following complaints from residents

relating to traffic congest i o n d u r i n g t h e f o u r- d a y event, along with a request from the fair organisers. The new area will undergo improvements prior to the event and a cleaning team will patrol the location during the period of the event to ensure it is kept looking its best. A large marquee will be erected which will host various music shows and a number of stalls will be located nearby serving drinks and tapas. Children’s activities including a supervised play area will be one of the main features as well as numerous retail outlets selling crafts and souvenirs. Portaloos will be provided for free use and will be regularly monitored and cleaned. Olula del Rio Council is confident that the changes will improve what is one of the most popular events in the town’s calendar.

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Top tips on what the buyer wants to see John Graham The property expert

I’M writing about the psychology of selling your property and in previous articles I’ve talked about the step by step build up to this point in the selling process, the arrival of the potential buyer who is now ringing your door bell. So far so good, your neighbourhood or community looks good as does the exterior of your property and the buyer obviously thinks your sales price

is attractive. But have you done everything you can with the interior of your home to make sure that you will sell today? There are at least 10 things that most people have in common when buying a home, so this week let’s start with the first two points, and next week we will take a look at other points until we cover all 10. 1. Let’s start with the most obvious point, which is making sure that your home is bright and shiny clean with a capital C. Carpets, curtains, bed covers, sofas all need to be spotless before a potential buyer’s visit, time to visit the dry cleaners and supermarket for a full range

HOME INTERIOR: Make sure your property is spotless and clean. of cleaning products. If you have marble or tiled floors that look a bit stained or

dull you should seriously consider hiring a floor cleaning company to come in and bring

your floors back to life, you’d be surprised how good this makes the rooms look. Once everything has been cleaned top to bottom, it is much easier to keep everything sufficiently clean for future buyer visits. 2. The fact that your property is spotless and clean is a good start, but there are bad smells that you want to get rid of and good smells you want to introduce. Let’s start with the bad smells: no cooking on the day of the buyer’s visit, even with

the extractor on at full power, the smell of your breakfast or lunch will linger. If you have pets, including birds, they give off a smell as does their food and bedding, so make sure all your pets and bedding etc are out of the house well before the buyer’s visit. Villas built 25-30 years ago had very basic damp proofing and can now suffer from the smell of damp especially after a heavy rainfall. My advice is to get your local builder in and solve the problem before the buyer’s visit if you can. The same applies to properties with poor ventilation in the bathrooms and cupboards: mould smells are unpleasant so you should arrange to have extra ventilation fitted. Next week we will take a look at more of my top tips and more dos and don’ts in preparing your property for the buyer. If you are selling your property and would like advice please contact me by email at gk.ipad@me.com. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute.

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DAILY readers of newspapers and magazines are bombarded by persuasive advertisements and articles pushing us towards buying and eating unnatural manufactured vitamin tablets to supplement vitamin deficient diets. But stop for a moment and think, would it perhaps be better to eat the vitamins as nature intended them by growing and eating fruit and vegetables that are known to contain the main vitamins we apparently need for continuous good health or for recovery if ill. Interestingly the labels on some bottles of vitamin pills include the note ‘Not intended as a substitute for a balanced diet.’ Further heath authorities worldwide now recommend that we eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day for their vitamin and mineral contents and some emphasise that these are best if fresh and grown ecologically/organically without the use of chemical fertilizers, insecticide, fungicides and weed killers. The Slow Food movement recommends that we should try and

eat local produce to sustain the local economy and cut down the cost of distribution, marketing and packing houses. Something much needed in many valleys in Spain which just a couple of decades ago were more than self -sufficient, but are now abandoned wastelands, new selfseeded pine forests or large urbanisations.

A NOVELTY: The ripening ‘Buddha Hand’ lemon.

So with the need for little space and our free Spanish sun we can grow our own in containers on apartment terraces, in raised beds in small gardens, in the garden or if convenient, in allotments like those just

being advertised by the Malaga bus station in Costa del Sol. The great advantages are that you can focus on growing those fruits and vegetables with the greatest beneficial vitamin and mineral contents and harvest each day just what is required for each meal or day. To help you understand which vitamins minerals etc, are of benefit to your wellness and which vegetables and fruits include them, we include descriptive tables in our book ‘Living

well from our garden - Mediterranean style’ which is available from Amazon Books and The Book Depository. If any social or gardening club is interested in a talk or workshop on the topic I would love to support you. Whatever you select to grow ensure you include antioxidant and antiinflammatory vitamin/mineral rich foods. We ensure that we grow and eat plenty of dark green acelga and spinach leaves, sprouting broccoli, tomatoes, nasturtium flowers and leaves, garlic, onions, rocket, toma-

toes, radishes, beetroots and carrots. As for fruit, in the Mediterranean climate one can harvest something on every day of the year to give seasonal diversity. Just a few citrus trees, vitamin C packed mandarins, and oranges can be harvested from September to May and from a perpetually flowering and fruiting Lunar lemon tree lemons can be harvested 365 days a year. Also it is possible to have fun and health by adding the novelty Citrus medica var.sarcodactylis lemon tree to your plantings. The common name is Buddha’s hand as it resembles a half open fist some fruits have even more and longer thinner fingers. There is little if any juicy centre but the thick skins are excellent for grating. The quality results in individual fruits being sold in Florida and California for up to 12 dollars if sprayed with chemicals and 25 dollars if grown ecologically. And remember that working in the garden, on the vegetable plot or in the orchard under the winter sun or in the early morning or evening summer sun means that the sun stimulates natural vitamin D on a regular basis. © Dick Handscombe May 2016.

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Clean and green

HANDY LEMONS: Ideal for environmentally-friendly household tasks. and water in a spray bottle. 2. Banish ants: lemon juice and peels are pet and human friendly, but will discourage ants from entering. Work out where ants are getting in and spray the area with lemon juice, then pop bits of lemon peel into holes and cracks. 3. Disinfect: wiping surfaces, door handles, phones, remote controls and other often touched areas with a mix of lemon juice and water helps disinfect them and stops germs spreading.

4. Two parts salt and one part lemon juice creates an abrasive scrub that can be used to remove rust, get rid of stains from clothes, clean chopping boards and so on. 5. Steam clean: pop a bowl of lemon juice in the microwave and let it boil away to soften up stuck-on debris and make it easier to wipe away with a cloth. Running the dishwasher on a normal cycle with a bowl of lemon juice in the top rack will spruce the appliance up nicely too.

For a creative touch RATHER than growing fruit and vegetables which are easy and cheap to buy, why not consider expanding your creative touch and kitchen table by embracing a more unusual variety that will be hard to find elsewhere? New Zealand spinach for example is an excellent choice which will offer you a fine abundance of the green stuff, without you having to worry

about the soggy batches from the supermarket which are quickly out of date. Asparagus peas are often very expensive, especially when imported, but are delicious and relatively easy to grow, and very hardy too. For fruits, you can’t go wrong with some mouth-watering Alpine strawberries to savour on summer evenings, far more appreciated when home-grown.

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By Eleanor Hawkins IF you’re lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your garden, you may or may not know that this gives you access to a lot more than just something to add a slice of to your G&T. Lemons have natural bleaching, degreasing, antibacterial and fresh-scent properties which make them ideal for environmentally-friendly household tasks. Here are just a few of the tips green cleaning experts have shared for making the most of your lemons, and remember you can quarter and freeze them when you have a lot as they last a long time frozen. 1. Clean the air: simmering cut-up lemons in a pan of water for an hour will get rid of musty smells and bring the scent of summer to the air. Another idea is to sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice inside your hoover bag before hoovering. An eco air freshener can also be made by mixing lemon juice

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6. Grate it: cut a lemon in half and grate the fleshy side to get rid of difficult to remove remains in cheese graters. 7. Shiny taps: rubbing a cut lemon over taps and other metallic bathroom items will remove water stains and give them a good shine. 8. Bleach grouting: lemon juice can remove mould and stains from grouting, but be aware that it is an acid which can damage tiles, so apply with care and immediately wipe up any spills.

THIS week’s choice might give some readers the heebiejeebies, but it is perhaps among the more impressive beasts prowling our back yards. It is fearsome-looking, about six-seven cm long if its legs are included, but is not aggressive towards larger animals, including humans, tending to beat a hasty retreat. During daylight the spider resides in its burrow, which may be up to 30 cm deep,

where it lurks near the mouth to ambush passing prey, although males also emerge at night to hunt insects, slugs and even larger quarries such as lizards. In the unlikely event that you suffer a bite, which is no worse than a bee sting, you may wish to shake off any ill effects by performing the Italian Tarantella dance, which was traditionally believed to be the only cure.

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FOR years it has been medically documented that companion animals, like dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, help people live longer and healthier lives. Being responsible for caring for an animal often gives new meaning to someone who is living alone or who is far from loved ones. Pets can help elderly people keep an active lifestyle and may help fill a void left by living alone or away from family.

RESCUE DOGS: It’s best not to smother them or overdo the attention. For working families taking on a rescue pet should take into consideration that they have time for the new family pet. Children should be encouraged to help and go to dog training classes which are educational, social and really a lot of fun. Seniors may want to consider adopting an older adult animal instead of a puppy or kitten or rambunctious ‘teenage’ pet.

Older pets are more likely to be calm, already house-trained and less susceptible to unpredictable behaviour. Animal shelter staff can help potential adopters find the most suitable animal for their lifestyle. Seniors should not be encouraged to take on a large dog. Many seniors take on a dog far too powerful for them, which can become unmanageable.

Obviously if you live in an apartment then you have a small dog. Dogs’ lives revolve around odour. I always recommend bathing a rescue pet as soon as possible. By doing this you wash away the old identity and allow the dog to get a new one. Most dogs will roll on the ground to get their new identity. Take your new pet for a walk around the area of your street near your home as soon as you are able. This allows your new pet to learn the new smells of the area. Ensure that all doors, gates etc to the home are secure and that you have, apart from a microchip, a tab on the collar with your telephone number. Emotionally you will feel very sorry for the little fellow and often new owners can overdo the attention. It is best not to smother the dog and keep in mind that now is the time to set the rules of your home.

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Making waves Seconds out

Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ONLY Albert Rivera, leader of Ciudadanos, emerged from the past four-and-a-half months with increased popularity rankings. He said during Pedro Sanchez’s first investiture attempt that he would rather be useful than important and now he is both. Pablo Iglesias and Podemos will continue to criticise, ridicule or ignore Rivera before the election and disdain his votes and seats afterwards, but either Sanchez or Rajoy could need them. How to prevent Rivera from doing well on June 26 without alienating him June 27? The Spanish have a phrase for it: keeping your clothes safe when you swim – not easy, when Iglesias continually ALBERT RIVERA: Leader of Ciudadanos. makes waves.

PABLO IGLESIAS refers to the June 26 election as the second round, although he’s got it wrong. If it were, it would be a straight contest between Mariano Rajoy and Pedro Sanchez and the latter would scoop up the votes that Podemos and its allies denied him in both investiture attempts. Just call it the second time around although, unlike love, it’s not so much better.

Crunch time JUNE 26 will decide Spain’s next government and also Pedro Sanchez’s fate. If he does well by winning more votes even though he loses the election, he stays. Haemorrhage votes and he’ll go, probably making room for Susana Diaz, although if Sanchez trips up the PSOE will be crossing the desert for years to come, regardless of who heads it.

Doing it by the book MARIANO RAJOY thought he had a better chance of remaining in the Moncloa Palace by pressuring the Zarzuela Palace into calling new elections immediately after he declined to try to form a government. The last thing Rajoy expected or wanted was Felipe’s insistence on respecting the Constitution by inviting Pedro Sanchez, the next most-voted candidate, to give it a shot. “This wouldn’t have happened with his father,” the Partido Popular hierarchy allegedly muttered in private but as the king was well aware, this was not a matter of personality but legality. So instead of playing it by ear, he did it by the book.

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edition will emphasise competition greats and is also beautifully timed to take place alongside the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, making this a truly memorable weekend. One of the world’s most glamorous auctions, the RM Sotheby’s sale will showcase a pantheon of motoring legend beginning with

what is thought to be the only Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider of its kind to be sold in Europe. The last 275 sold by RM Sotheby’s secured an astronomical €24 million and the organisers will be expecting a similar price for the 1968 model up for grabs on Saturday.

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Scandals unravel MITSUBUSHI has come under intense pressure over revelations that its cheating on fuel economy tests goes back a full quarter century to 1991, undermining the Japanese firm’s claims that the scandal only affected a small number of cars outside of Europe. President Tetsuro Aikawa has admitted that the affair “could affect our company’s existence” as half of the firm’s market valuation was wiped out in the aftermath. An investigation following the Volkswagen emissions scandal uncovered the cheating and investigators announced last month that ‘only’ 600,000 cars were affected. That number is likely to dramatically rise now that decades of wrongdoings have been revealed.

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Khan knocked down as Norwich and Newcastle may go down 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 • If Sunderland (excellent 3-2 winners over Chelsea last Saturday) beat Everton in last night’s game, then Newcastle and Norwich will be relegated from the Premiership with Aston Villa. • Last weekend, champions Leicester beat Everton 3-1; Spurs (second) lost 2-1 at home to Southampton; Liverpool edged Watford 2-0; Manchester United won 1-0 at Norwich and Crystal Palace defeated Stoke 2-1. The

games between Villa – Newcastle (0-0), Bournemouth – WBA (1-1) and Manchester City – Arsenal (2-2) were all drawn. • On Tuesday Swansea’s 41 win at West Ham was their first there for 60 years. Last night, the Hammers (versus Manchester United) said farewell to Upton Park, their home since 1904. • Burnley and Middlesbrough will be in the PL next season. The play-offs (coming up) will feature Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton and Derby v Hull. • Burton Albion have gained promotion to the Championship, seven years after playing in the

KHAN: Knocked out by Canelo.

QUIZ My next charity quiz is at CJ’s, Turre, next Thursday (May 19) at 9pm, when the theme is music. Food is available before and after the event. Listen to Spectrum Radio regarding my football quiz on FA Cup final day.

DID YOU KNOW Thirteen teams have been relegated from the Premiership and have not returned, and they are: Barnsley, Blackpool, Bradford City, Cardiff, Coventry, Fulham, Leeds, Oldham, Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon, Wigan and Wimbledon. And the three oldest League clubs all come from the Midlands: Notts County (formed in 1862), Stoke City (1863) and Nottingham Forest (1865).

Conference in front of barely 1,000 spectators. • Oxford and Bristol Rovers have been promoted from FL2, Accrington Stanley miss out, while Hartlepool’s 775-mile-round trip to Plymouth ended in a 5-0 hammering! • Spurs’ midfielder Moussa Dembele received a sixmatch ban for ‘violent conduct’ towards Chelsea’s Diego Costa at the end of the recent London derby. MOTOR SPORT • Jorge Lorenzo dominated last Sunday’s French MotoGP at Le Mans, winning 10 seconds ahead of teammate Valentino Rossi, with Suzuki’s Maverick Vinales third. One bizarre incident saw both Andrea Dovizioso and Marc Marquez slide off the track at almost exactly the same time. • Despite what can only be described as a ‘trying day’ for the Dynamics Honda team, GB driver Matt Neal left Thruxton Park tied on points with Rob Collard, with a podium finish in the final race of last Sunday’s BTCC meeting. • Coming up on May 22, we have the Portuguese Rally and the MotoGP World Championships from Mugello, Italy. TENNIS • After beating home

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favourite Rafael Nadal in the semis, the top British player, Andy Murray, was then beaten two sets to one by Novak Djokovic in the final of the Madrid Open. Serbian Djokovic has now been world number one for 199 weeks. BOXING • Last Saturday, Bolton boxer Amir Khan, moving up two weight classes, was knocked out by Mexican Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in a WBC Middleweight fight. On the same night, GB’s Anthony Crolla stopped Venezuelan Ismael Barroso to retain his WBA lightweight crown. ROUND-UP • Who is Michelle Payne you might ask? Well, she’s a jockey, who, last November,

became the first female to win Australia’s most famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup, when she rode 100-1 shot Prince of Penzance. Michelle has certainly packed in a fair bit into her 30 years on earth. Her mother died when she was just six months old; she’s lost two of her siblings; another has Down’s syndrome and she has overcame a career-threatening injury. Now she’s a best-selling autobiographer and her life story is being made into a movie. Well done lass. Brilliant. • The Invictus Games, an international paralympic-style multi-sport event, featuring 500 athletes from 15 countries and created by Prince

Harry, are underway in Orlando, Florida. And HRH believes that Team GB can win at least 20 medals. • Coming up, we have the Spanish F1 Grand Prix from Barcelona on Sunday, the Geneva Tennis Open starts on Monday, this weekend it’s the final fixtures in La Liga (with Barcelona at Granada and Real Madrid at Deportivo, both going for the title), there are various promotion/relegation play-off matches north and south of the border, next Wednesday (May 18) it’s Liverpool versus holders Sevilla in the Europa League final in Basle, and a week tomorrow England play Sri Lanka in this summer ’s first cricket Test.

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19th Hole GS ON Thursday May 5, the 19th Hole Golf Society played a two division individual stableford competition at the Aguilon Golf Resort. With a good field of 33 players, and weather conditions that included wind and threatened rain, this was a day for surprises. In division one, Tony Mackay took first place with 36 points from Nigel Greenwood in second with 34. In the second division Dave Denyer’s 40 points was unbeatable, leaving Peter Hodges in second place with 37 points. In the Ladies Division, Karyn Esposito once again found her touch to secure 1st place with a tidy 32-point score. The rain eased past to leave a happy group of golfers to enjoy a beautiful course. Men’s division one First: Tony Mackay – 36 points (22) Second: Nigel Greenwood – 34 points (13) Third: Mark Danson – 33 points (two) Men’s division two First: Dave Denyer – 40 points (28) Second: Peter Hodges – 37 points (28) Third: Don Harbron – 35 points (28) Ladies’ division First: Karyn Esposito – 32 points (36) Nearest the pins Third: Pete Dow, 8th: Lee Dixon, 12th: Bernie Obrien, 14th: Mike Esposito, 15th: Bernie Obrien (in two), 17th: Nick Pogson Twos 12th: Peter Death, Nigel Greenwood and Mark Danson 17th: Nekana Galindez & Nigel Greenwood 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.

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Remembering Seve Ballesteros Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the death of Seve Ballesteros, Spain’s greatest-ever golfer, here are some fascinating facts about the former champion, compiled by Tony Matthews: Born Severiano Ballesteros Sota on 9 April, 1957, Pedrena, Spain; died also in Pedrena, 7 May, 2011. • From birth, Seve had a physical defect whereby his right shoulder hung down below his left. • He was just 10 when he played in his first tournament, taking 10 shots at the opening hole, eventually finishing 5th on 51 over par for nine holes. • At the age of 12, he was expelled from school for fighting and bad behaviour! • Seve started cycling when he was eight and later owned 12 bikes, using them to keep fit. • He enjoyed boxing as a youngster, and it was in the ring that he first injured his back, which caused him trouble throughout his golfing career. • He turned professional in April 1974 and played in his first ‘big’ tournament that same year - the Spanish Open at La Manga - carding rounds of 83 and 76, and missing the cut by six shots. American Jerry Heard won the event and collected £4,336. In contrast, Seve’s first professional wage was just £15. • In 1976, he finished joint second with Jack Nicklaus at the Open at Royal Birkdale… soon after bailing hay with his father and caddying

for his brother Manuel. The winner that year was Johnny Miller. • Dick Draper, a British policeman, caddied for Seve in the mid 1970’s. • A Santander doctor, Cesar Campuzano, lent Seve $1,000 to help get him through his first year as a professional. Seve paid him back by giving him the ball he won the 1979 Open with. • Before the 1980 Masters, Seve walked the whole course, taking notes of every fairway and every green. • His favourite football team was Racing Santander. He was just an ordinary fan, who paid the entry fee and either stood on the terraces or sat in the stand with his mates. Nothing special. • During National Service, Seve earned £2-aweek teaching Air Force officers how to play golf! • In the 1985 Italian Open, Seve had eight birdies in a row and his third round score of 64 contained nine birdies and an eagle… a record at the time. • The tattoo on Seve’s left arm showing him punching the air, was also painted on the door of his house. • In 1988, Seve married the daughter of the owner of Banco Santander, Carmen Botin, who was at the time, one of the richest women in Spain. • On the professional golf circuit, Seve won 96 titles worldwide.

Marina Golf Society ON Sunday, May 8, CG Marina Golf Society played a stableford competition with a difference, as the course was played from red, white and yellow tees alternately. The format, known locally as ‘traffic lights,’ was enjoyed by all participants, particularly the prize winners who recorded some very good scores. Under grey skies from start to finish, the threatened rain never materialised, and without the breeze to spoil the game, everyone agreed it was a Sunday morning well-spent on the ever-improving Marina de la Torre golf course. First was John Geaves with 41 points, second was Ken Halstead with 37 points and third was Leif Myhre with 36 points. The ball sweep winner was John Geaves.