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FORGET the Olympics, padel tennis is where the true skills lie and Mojacar has been at the centre of the action, featuring a fierce competition of this exciting sport.

By Adele Land A lbox h a s e l e c t e d a n ew mayor, the third in the space of a year. Francisco Torrecillas, an independent councillor of CILUS (Ciudadanos Libres y Unidos) was elected with nine v o t e s i n c l u d i n g h is own. The Pa r t i d o Po p u l ar ’s (PP) Juan Pedro Perez, who orchestrated the situation leading to a new election, received seven votes. The only fly in the ointment was the abstention of PSOE councillor, 22-yearold Lo r e n a I b a n o v ich , w hose n a m e h a d b e co me embroiled in rumours of clandestine meetings with members of the PP. Torrecillas becomes the third p e r so n t o h o l d th e mayoral seat in Albox this year after Rogelio Mena was forced to resign amid charges o f c r o n y i sm an d withholding public information. Next up was Sonia Cerdan, w h o se t e n u r e l a s te d less than five months having be e n f o r c e d t o s te p down when the high court deemed h e r e l e c t i o n n u ll and void. The recent weeks have been a period of uncertainty for the council with the resignation of councillor Ana

Belen Trinidad and the alleged withdrawal of support from Ibanovich. Torrecillas, currently a director of the IES Martin Garcia Ramos high school, a n n o u n ce d th a t o u tg o ing mayor, Cerdan, will become his deputy and that all other

councillors will retain the same responsibilities. H e s a id he ma de a pa c t with the PSOE in order to ‘obey the will of the people’ who voted for the socialist party in last year’s municipal elections. The new mayor also said

he would step down from his teaching position, a career which spans four decades, to enable him to concentrate on his new responsibilities. In his acceptance speech he committed to transparency and a zero tolerance of council corruption. He asked for patience over the next few months while he transitioned into the role a nd move d a w a y from his previous work commitments. Cerdan took the opportunity to speak at the end of the me e ting, c a lling for Perez’s resignation, accusing him of using insults and threatening behaviour and spreading lies about members of the council. PSOE’s secretary of municipal policy, Adela Segura, said she hoped that the PSOE/CILUS pact would ‘rein in’ the PP, whose “sole task had been attacking the council” for the purpose of winning in court, something it had been unable to do in two elections.

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A POPULAR radio programme stopped off in Mojacar to film, record, and pay homage to its remarkable history, scenery and attractions as the town continues to steal the limelight. See page 16

Delighted daredevils WATER SPORTS are all the rage in summer with Mojacar featuring an annual swimming race and the town’s

prodigal kite surfing champion receiving a very special award. See page 20

Young hearts go free AN American author travelled to Mojacar to visit a girls’ summer school where the creative students busied themselves writing imaginative tales of summer adventures. See page 22

Sporting prowess ALBOX has congratulated young Motocross rider Cristobal Galera de Amo for his spectacular second place finish in the Cuevas del Almanzora Motocross championship. See page 53

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Big brother on the prowl in province THE Guardia Civil and work inspectors are touring the province checking whether workers have legal contracts and are registered with Social Security. During the latest inspection at a popular nightlife area on the coast, 31 people at 15 bars and restaurants

were found not to be on contract and another 15 worked far more hours than their part-time contracts allowed for, the police force reported. Business owners found to be illegally employing people can face fines of €3,126 per worker.

Tragic local news CO-OWNER of Telecommunications Company, Albox Online, Kevin Pitt, is devastated to announce the tragic death of his close friend and business partner, Gary Myatt, who sadly lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Mojacar, last Saturday night (August 6). Kevin and wife, Mandie, expressed their deepest sympathy, support and condolences to Gary’s family especially his wife, Kerry, and their three young children. Kevin said everyone had been shocked to receive the terrible news and he thanked Albox Online customers for their patience at this extremely difficult time.

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Award for mayor who saved a town By Adele Land FORMER Mojacar mayor, Jacinto Alarcon, is to receive a ‘Golden Indalo’ award posthumously this year. In the 25th anniversary of the awards, Alarcon will be recognised for his work, during the 1960s and 70’s in regenerating the town. Alarcon became mayor in 1960 when the crisis-hit

village was crumbling and many families and young people had left. He came up with the idea of giving houses away on the understanding that the new owners would reform and rebuild them in order to inject life back into the village. The plan worked, dozens of new res-

idents arrived from across the world to take up the offer and Mojacar as we know it today was born. The iconic mayor died in the early part of the millennium but is still known as a local hero.

MODERN TIMES: Mojacar today, thanks to former mayor.

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Finance 29 - 34

Stocks 30 STAGE TWO: Jose the turtle flew to the Canary Islands to recuperate.

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Daily TV 40

Time Out 42 - 43

Health & Beauty 44 - 46

Social Scene 47 - 49

Letters 52

Albox 53 - 58

Property 59

Our View 60

Colin Bird 60

Homes & Gardens 62

Pets 64

Classifieds 65 - 67

Motoring 68 - 69

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Turtle saga continues By Adele Land AN injured sea turtle set off for the second phase of his rehabilitation in the Canary Islands recently, on July 28. The turtle was found on a beach near Almeria with severe injuries more than two months ago and has undergone treatment by marine rescue group, Equinac. The turtle, named Jose, af-

ter the first Equinac volunteer at the scene, appeared to have collided with a boat propeller and had sustained damage to his head and shell. Volunteers and vets worked around the clock to care for Jose and appeals were put out for donations to help with his rehabilitation. A request was made to the ministry of agriculture for assistance in moving the animal

to Gran Canaria where a specialist team could continue caring for him. Following long discussions, the ministry agreed to step in and help and the turtle flew from Almeria airport accompanied by an Equinac volunteer. Equinac coordinator, Eva Moron, thanked all the volunteers who played a part in getting Jose to this stage of

recovery, along with airline, Air Nostrum, vets Emilio Guil and Adolfo Marco and the ministry of agriculture. Equinac is a non-profit group which relies on donations and the work of volunteers in helping stranded and injured marine animals and attending the increasing number of dead sea creatures found on the beaches of the province.

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Work should address water woes ALMERIA Provincial Council has put a contract out to tender for work which should put an end to water problems in seven Velez Rubio neighbourhoods.

So far, €60,000 has been spent on drilling a well and testing the water to ensure it is fit for human consumption, and now a further €162,000 worth of work is to be

done to equip the well with the necessary machinery to pump the water and 2.1 kilometres of pipes to connect it to the neighbourhoods to benefit from its supply: Lizaran,

Cabreras, Bancalejo, Cabezo, Gateros, Losilla and Torrentes. This , Pr ovi nci al Counci l leader Gabriel Amat said, will put an end to the water problems

Motorcycle tragedy brings grief to Albox Full details of the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been released but it is understood that a second vehicle, a local taxi, was involved. Mr Myatt, a resident of Mojacar, is survived by a wife and three young children. Albox Online put out an email to its customers asking them to be patient at this extremely difficult time. Close friend and business colleague, Kevin Pitt, said he and his wife Mandy

were devastated by the news and that the whole company was grieving for a friend and loving husband of wife Kerry and father to their three children. Mr Myatt was a long-standing advertiser with this newspaper and well known to many of its employees. EWN owners, Steven and Michel Euesden expressed their deepest condolences to his family and friends. Mr Myatt was a popular figure in the area and his friends took to social media to share their thoughts. Photo by Shutterstock

A 44-YEAR-OLD British man lost his life on Saturday night (August 6) in a motorcycle accident on a main road in Mojacar. The victim has been identified as Gary Myatt, owner of successful internet business, Albox Online. The a c c i d e n t o c c u rre d aro u n d 11.15pm on a bend on the A1203 bypass, between the petrol station and the Garrucha to Los Gallardos road. Emergency Services attended the incident but despite their efforts Mr Myatt died at the scene.

HOLIDAY HOME: Zidane is a regular visitor to Mojacar.

Footie stars in town By Adele Land FOOTBALL fans in Mojacar had a great surprise last weekend (August 6/7) when they spotted football star and Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane en-

joying time on the beach. The 44-year-old former French international was also spotted eating in a popular Garrucha fish restaurant. Z id a n e is w ell k n o w n for visiting the area and is understood to own proper-

ty in the province. His wife, Veronique’s, family are from El Chive. In similar news, former Manchester United star and television pundit, Phil Neville, was also seen in a restaurant in Mojacar.

the area has been putting up with for many years and is the council’s latest step on its path towards solving water worries across the province.

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Better access IMPORTANT renovation works are underway on Calle Ajedrez in San Isidro, Nijar, to improve access to the new health centre and Juan Sebastian Elcano School, the council has reported. The work is included in the Provincial Plans and is co-financed by the local and provincial councils. Local mayor Esperanza Perez Felices said during an inspection at the weekend that the improvements were necessary as it is one of the busiest streets in the area.

Tanker crash THE driver of a water tanker lorry was seriously injured when he collided with a car on the A-370 between Vera and Garrucha on Tuesday afternoon (August 9). The lorry driver’s son and

woman driving the other vehicle were reported to have suffered minor injuries while the man was taken to La Inmaculada hospital in a serious condition after fire fighters had to cut him from the overturned lorry.

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SEEKING HELP: Victims of domestic or gender violence.

More victims or more courage? By Eleanor Hawkins MORE than 11,000 women have sought assistance after suffering gender violence in Andalucia during the first half of this year according to the latest data from the Andalucian Womens Institute (IAM). Between the beginning of January and the end of June, the Junta de Andalucia regional government revealed 53,506 women have asked the IAM for help of some kind, with 11,071 of them victims of domestic or gender violence or abuse. Although a marked increase on the figure for the same period in 2015, it remains unclear whether there have been more cases of violence

or whether more victims are finally working up the courage to seek help. IAM director Elena Ruiz said “these figures reflect the importance of this network of centres, which are the first port of call for victims to seek help.” There are IAM headquarters in the capital cities of each of the eight provinces in Andalucia, plus 163 Municipal Womens’ Information Centres managed by municipal councils. Over the first six months of the year Sevilla was the province which registered the most visitors to womens’ centres (10,496), followed by Cordoba (9,029), Granada (6,426), Jaen (6,140), Malaga (5,894), Cadiz (5,948), Almeria (4,948) and Huelva (4,155).

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Prison request for alleged rapist THE Public Prosecutor’s office has requested a 10- year j ai l sent ence and 21- year restraining order for a man accused of beating, threatening and raping his girlfriend when she told him off after comi ng hom e t o f i nd hi m drunk in 2008.

year jail sentence requested for accused. The accused, wi t h initials JCP, was drinki ng at t he coupl e’s home in Almeria City when hi s vi ct i m got hom e on Apr i l 15, 2008, and became violent when she told him t o get out unt i l he sobered up, hitting her face, holding a knife to her throat, threatening t o ki l l her and r api ng her twice before telling her she deserved it, the pr osecut or ’s i ni t i al statement declared.

Medieval studies A SERIES of meetings took place (August 9 to 11), this week in Oria, to study the m edi eval her i t age of t he town. Conferences were hosted by numerous professors and experts in the field including Doctor Manuel Moreno from the University of Granada. St udent s and del egat es enjoyed tours of the citadel throughout the three days. The town played an important part in the defence of the kingdom of Granada.

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Medical staff join in ‘For a million steps’ By Eleanor Hawkins THIS year, 283 medical professionals for various centres and departments within the Northern Almeria Health District have taken part in the Health Department’s ‘For a Million Steps’ initiatives, notching up an impressive 30,404,701 steps between them. Two hundred women and 83 men from La Inmaculada hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology, trauma, emergency, internal medicine and mental health departments along with staff from the health centres in Seron, Pulpi and Garrucha and other services organised themselves into 14 groups to take part in the non-competitive initiative, which promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle by challenging each group to notch up at least a million steps per month between them on group walks. Many reported that they not only felt better after practising the exercise they

preached but that group relations had also improved, and said they intended to sign up for the next edition of the challenge in the autumn.

HEALTH STAFF: Are taking part in initiative.

RENEWABLE ENERGY: Council has followed through with its promises.

Council makes switch to green power sources PULPI Council has followed through with its promises from earlier this year and switched its electricity supplier to one which works with renewable energies only. After carrying out improvements to lighting systems and put electricity saving measures into place, the council took out a contract with Unielectrica, one of the few companies in Spain which only sells electricity obtained from wind, hydro and solar energy

and supplies one of the country’s most emblematic monuments, the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. Last year, the company claims to have helped its customers save carbon dioxide emissions in Spain equivalent to taking 142,000 petrol run cars off the streets. Pulpis councillors pledged at the plenary session in May to join the CO2 Free Cities programme and launch a series of measures to reduce

greenhouse effect gas emissions and develop and approve strategies against climatic change. These strategies, Environmental councillor Pedro Jesus Martinez explained, included an energy efficiency and savings plan and contracting electrical supply for municipal buildings from a company which only works with renewable energies, both of which have been achieved.

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Youths hurt FOUR youths aged between 19 and 26 were injured where their car overturned on the road between San Isidro and San Jose in Nijar at 11.10pm on Saturday (August 6). All four were taken to Torrecardenas hospital in Almeria.

Testing time OF the 161,679 vehicles inspected at Almeria’s nine ITV (MOT) centres over the first six months of this year, 38,276 failed and had to be taken for repairs before retesting. The majority of vehicles tested were private cars.

Staying safe TWENTY volunteers from the Red Cross Youth division will be touring Almeria Province until December 15 giving out leaflets, condoms and advice on how to avoid STDs.

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Council accused of privatising beaches By Eleanor Hawkins THE main residents’ association in Vera, Veraplayazul, has accused the local council of selling its beaches due to the increasing number of private businesses popping up in ‘any available space.’ The association complains that the council, which it accuses of being incapable of providing quality sports and cultural activities itself, has resorted to allowing private leisure businesses to set up shop beside and even on the sand, and failing to utilise profits to improve the coast. Wooden huts have sprung up along the seafront promenade, while private beach tennis courts and children’s playgrounds can be seen close to the beach bars. Also a hut which rents out canoes which are adapted for disabled use, is hindered by the fact municipal profits from these activities are not being spent on keeping the beach and sea clean.

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NOT CLEAN: Complaints money is not being spent on the beaches.

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Fans get ready for the throne A REPLICA of the Iron Throne from the popular HBO series Game of Thrones will be on display in Almeria’s Doña Pakyta museum from August 12 to 15, accompanied by a dragon. The two replicas, which have visited various locations across Spain where scenes for the series have been filmed, will be in the gardens of the museum with free visits possible from 10.30am to 1.30pm and 6pm to 9pm, allowing fans to immerse themselves in their fantasies of being Lords of the Seven Realms, for a few minutes at least. The city’s Promotion Department has also drawn up a map of Almeria Province with the various places scenes for the sixth season of the series were filmed marked, including the Alcazaba, Pechina’s El Chorrillo area, Tabernas desert and the Tower of Mesa Roldan in Carboneras.

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Are you paying too much wealth tax? There are so many attractions and advantages to living in Almeria. However, some expatriates find the tax burden in Spain quite high, especially if they are liable to wealth tax on top of income tax. Wealth tax returns had submitted by the end of June, for assets held at 31st December 2015. If you are unhappy with your tax liability now is the time to seek advice to see what you can do to reduce your tax bill next year.

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks

Wealth tax rules Wealth tax is an annual tax, payable on the total value of your taxable assets as at 31st December. If you are Spanish resident you are liable to wealth tax on your worldwide assets. Non-residents are liable on assets located in Spain. This unpopular tax was effectively abolished in 2008 when the government approved a measure to apply a 100 per cent tax credit against an individual’s wealth tax liability. However, it was

reinstated in 2011, supposedly as a temporary austerity measure, but it is still in place for 2016. In general, each resident individual has a tax free allowance of €700,000 plus a €300,000 allowance on his main home. If a couple owns the property in joint names, each gets the €300,000 allowance. Non-residents receive the individual allowance of €700,000, but no allowance

against their Spanish property. The progressive state tax rates range from 0.2 per cent for assets up to €167,129, to 2.5 per cent on assets over €10,695,996. The local autonomous communities can amend the allowances and rates, and here in Andalucía our wealth tax rates are higher than the state ones, ranging from 0.24 per cent to 3.03 per cent. The tax is payable on the value of most of your assets, such as real estate, savings and investments, jewellery, art, cars, boats, etc. Some assets are exempt, such as household contents (excluding jewels, fur coats, vehicles, boats, art and antiques); pension rights (but not purchased annuities); owner managed small businesses and business assets (with conditions). Certain shareholdings are exempt where you carry out managerial duties and derive a

salary. Loans are deductible in calculating your net taxable wealth provided they were not used to buy or invest in assets exempt from Spanish wealth tax. Limiting wealth tax Your cumulative wealth and income taxes cannot exceed 60 per cent of the ‘general and savings taxable income bases’ of residents (but still excluding from savings income any gains on assets held for more than one year, and the associated tax rates). This is subject to paying a minimum of 20 per cent of the full wealth tax calculation. However, this liability cannot be reduced at all on assets that do not produce an income. There may be other steps you can take to reduce a wealth tax liability, or eliminate it completely, particular on your investment assets. You need to seek specialist advice on how to

re-structure your investments, but you need solutions that are personalised for your situation and objectives. If wealth tax, or other Spanish taxes, are a concern for you, seek advice from Spanish tax experts who have in-depth knowledge of Spanish taxation and specialise in reducing tax on invested capital, pensions, wealth and inheritance. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practises which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Prawn war TWO men were injured in a fight which broke out, allegedly over the price of prawns, at a restaurant on Garrucha seafront in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 7) which attracted a huge crowd, the Local Police reported.

Tip off A MARRIED couple in their 30s was arrested in Huercal de Almeria when, following a tip off from neighbours, the Guardia Civil discovered 544 marihuana plants inside their home.

More room ALMERIA City’s municipal animal pound will be given an extension next year to increase its capacity and improve its facilities, the council has promised.

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Dramatic rescue in bad conditions By Eleanor Hawkins CIVIL Protection lifeguards from Nijar had to rush to the rescue on Sunday (August 7) when a woman got stuck in the water and was left clinging to a rock off Monsul beach. The 112 Emergency Services alerted Civil Protection to the woman’s plight at 6.30pm and lifeguards were quickly dispatched from neighbouring Genoveses beach and from San Jose. The bad sea conditions meant the rescuers had to don helmets, flippers and grab lifesaving equipment before heading out to the woman, who was extremely agitated and had to be taken to Torrecardenas Hospital for attention. The local council has urged beachgoers to pay attention to the flags as when there is a red flag flying, as was the case on the day in question, the sea can be

RED FLAG: Council urges beachgoers to pay attention to the flags. very dangerous and people have drowned after being thrown onto the rocks. Although lifeguards are better pre-

pared than ever, they can only do so much, the council stressed, appealing to the population to use common sense and follow instructions for their own safety.

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Police save the day THE owners of three dogs which have had to be rescued by the Local Police in Viator may face fines for cruelty after leaving their pets out on balconies in direct sunlight with no shade, food or water. Local Mayor Manuel Jesus Flores explained that officers intervened after being informed by neighbours of the animals’ plight on the balconies of two separate homes and realising that one of them was extremely dehydrated and suffering from heatstroke. While two of the dogs’ owners have been located and reunited with their pets, the third remains in the custody of Montaña del Sol animal charity while the authorities try to find its owner. The council itself will not be fining the careless owners, however police investigations may still lead to the matter being passed onto the courts for alleged crimes of animal cruelty.

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Dogs galore

ONCE, the National Spanish Blind Peoples’ Organisation, presented a summary of its activities last year in Almeria last week. Cristobal Martinez, regional delegate for Andalucia, Ceuta and Melilla, said he was “reasonably satisfied” with the group’s financial activity and very pleased with its social work in the province in 2015. Lottery ticket sales, ONCE’s way of earning money to assist blind and disabled people, increased slightly for the first time in five years, allowing the organisation to spend €16.6 million on employment, education, rehabilitation, psychological support and other services in Almeria. Employment is the main way the organisation encourages integration, and last year it created 82 new jobs, bringing its total number of members of staff in the province up to 837.

OF all the pets registered on the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s pet census, 7.27 per cent live in Almeria Province according to data for 2015. The majority of the 170,933 pets in Almeria, 155,272, were dogs.

Sent to jail A MAN from Vera has been sentenced to six months in jail for attempted blackmail after buying a stolen mobile phone and demanding €200 to give it back to its rightful owner.

Four injured TWO men and two women in their 20s had to be taken to Inmaculada Hospital in Almeria on Sunday afternoon (August 7) after the car they were travelling in overturned on the A7 motorway near Los Gallardos.

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ALMERIA WORKERS: Are the second laziest in Andalucia according to a report.

Admit being lazy By Eleanor Hawkins ALMERIA workers are the second laziest in Andalucia according to a recent study by Premap Seguridad y S a lu d h ea lth in s p ec tion company.

Altogether 137,000 workers in the region were questione d on the ir life s tyle s during check-ups, with 30 per cent stating they never e xe rc is e d or pla ye d a ny sports. In Almeria, the perc e nta ge w a s 37 pe r c e nt,

beaten only by Huelva with 43 per cent. A t the othe r e nd of the scale, Cadiz was found to have the healthiest workers with just 19 per cent admitting to be ing c omple te ly sedentary.

Real arrest by police for fake gun carrier THE Guardia Civil has arrested a 48-year-old man from Lucainena de las Torres for allegedly threatening customers on a bar terrace with an airgun. The man, witnesses reported, went to his car after a heated argument with one of the customers and returned with the fake gun, which he managed to fire into the air while letting off a firecracker for a realistic effect. Although he scarpered, witness descriptions allowed police to identify the suspect and upon his arrest they found the fake weapon in his car.

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Mojacar annual summer padel tennis tournament THE fifth Annual Summer Padel Tennis Tournament organised by Mojacar Council’s department of Sports was recently held on the Mojacar municipal courts la Mata. The 2016 competition started with 11 pairs of players from all over Almeria, demonstrating a high level of skill, in an exciting atmosphere of good sportsmanship. The hard fought tournament was ultimately won by Antonio Gómez Lorente and Miguel A Fernández Galera, both of Albox, who were awarded the trophy and €125. Juan C Alonso Fernández and Luis J Alonso

PADEL COMPETITION: Some of the winners. Fernández, of Carboneras, came second and were also awarded a trophy and €100. The local pair, Antonio Alarcón Garcia and José C. Moya Amores, won €75 for third place. The trophies were present-

ed by the Mojacar councillor for Sports, Ana Garcia Fernandez, who said how pleased she was with the smooth running of the tournament and the success of Mojacar’s municipal padel tennis classes.

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Youths are getting less than ever By Eleanor Hawkins CONTRARY to popular belief, a new study by American scientists published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour has revealed that today’s youth, the so-called Millennials, are having less sex than their predecessors. Whereas 20 years ago 6 per cent of youths claimed to be virgins, this has now increased to 15 per cent, a shocking increase if the general opinion that the generation is a promiscuous one is to be believed. In fact in the US, one has to look back to the generation born in

As youngsters interact more online they have less physical contact.” the 20’s to find a less sexually active bunch. Jean Twenge, an investigator at San Diego State University and co-author of the report, has said that in stark contrast to what is thought, there are many youngsters who aren’t having sex at all let alone with more than one partner.

“Mobile apps to find partners should, in theory, help Millennials find someone to have sex with, however it’s possible that technology is actually having the opposite effect. As youngsters interact more online they have less physical contact, which obviously leads to less sex,” the scientist said. Although they could not prove their theories, the scientists reckon there could be various reasons behind the sudden coyness of youths including the ease with which they can access pornography on the internet, the late age they leave home and the variety of enter-

tainment available nowadays. They also suggest the amount of sexual education youngsters now receive could be an understandable reason. Youths have never been more aware of the dangers of sexual-

ly transmitted diseases and personal safety than they are today. What the investigators are sure of is that whatever the reasons, it’s a generational thing as the change was an abrupt one. There is a clear gap between

those born in the 80’s and before and those born in the 90’s which is defined by more than just sex. They are also less interested in other activities linked to their age group such as passing their driving tests.

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By John Smith BEWARE a new scam which could be very expensive if you fall for it. Recently a householder in the prosperous area of La Quinta near Marbella received an unexpected call from some individuals claiming to be from their alarm company who advised that they needed to make some improvements to the system. Having no reason to suspect that they weren’t genuine, the householder let them in and they proceeded to undertake the work. As events unfolded the next day however, it transpired that these guys were completely bogus and had actually wired up the property so that they could see and hear what was going on. When the owners were out and the housekeeper had also gone out, this cr e w c a l m l y we n t in to th e house, suppressing the alarm which

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Tricky technicians cause owners alarm

PHONEY POSSE: Claimed they needed to check the alarm system.

they had previously doctored and over a period of more than three hours stole whatever they could that was loose and discovered the house safe. Once they found that they could not open the safe, they simply attacked it from the wall to which it was affixed and removed it to open away from the house in their own time. The home owners were devastated with the results of the burglars’ day’s work when they returned hom e and nat ur al l y when t hey called the alarm company, they sadly confirmed that these ‘workmen’ were not on their books. It is a lesson to be shared with all of our readers who are advised to check with the head office of any company, should you receive an unexpected visit from anyone advising that they are due to check anything in or on your property.

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Equality in local towns ALMERIA Provincial Council will be helping fund projects in 74 small towns and villages to help encourage equality of the sexes. Albox, Alcolea, Bacares, Cantoria, Carboneras, Cuevas del Almanzora, Fines, Los Gallardos, HuercalOvera, Macael, Olula del Rio, Oria, Pechina, Pulpi, Sorbas, Tabernas, Tijola, Velez Blanco, Velez Rubio, Vera and Zurgena are just some of those on the list which presented their projects for approval under the Provincial Equality Scheme. The proposed projects aim to fight violence suffered by women and encourage equality and equal opportunities.

Easy listening

RADIO PROGRAMME: Mojacar was the star of the show. MOJACAR was the star of the show last week (August 4) as popular Cadena Sur radio programme, ‘Hoy por Hoy,’ was filmed in the town. Mayor Rosa Maria Cano, was first to be interviewed and described the town as a place where one can enjoy beaches and coves as well as

historical aspects which make the town attractive to everyone. Tourism councillor, Emmanuel Aguero, was next up and said how important security and safety was to tourism, adding that it remains a priority. Also appearing on the show was young kitesurfing

champion, Osaia Reding, who shared stories of her extraordinary career, having begun the sport with the help of her father as a young infant. Finally, Stefan, owner of popular beach bar, Ankara spoke about the variety of fish dishes and drinks most requested by his customers.

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Man faces jail for revenge crime THE Public Prosecutor will be requesting a nineyear jail sentence for a man accused of trying to set fire to a judge’s brother ’s home at least seven times. The accused first confronted his victim on the street in 2008 and allegedly beat him up, shouting his intention to leave him

an invalid after the victim’s sister, a judge, decided to have the attacker ’s mother locked up. Then, in November 2014, the assailant, according to the Public Prosecutor, repeatedly piled papers and other objects outside the man’s house and set them alight in the early hours of seven different

mornings. During his last attempt the suspect was apprehended by police officers, who arrested him for attempted arson. The prosecution is also to demand €1,176 in damages for the victim at the trial, to be held at a provincial court on September 21-22.

A bigger better school on the way THE contract for work to build an extension at Garrucha’s Mar Mediterraneo secondary school has been awarded to Arditec 200 SLL, the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Education department has announced. With a budget of €885,478 and an estimated construction period of 10 months and 24 days, the

extension will provide extra classrooms and facilities to allow one more class per year group to be admitted to the school and two prefabricated huts to be removed from the grounds. This is just one of 128 extension, improvement or construction projects the Junta is due to carry out in Andalucian schools in the 2016-2017 school year with a budget of €107 million.

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NO FUNDING: Just 14 cities were selected and Almeria missed out at this time.

Not smart enough By Eleanor Hawkins ALMERIA will not become a smart city within the next two years. At least not with European Feder funds which were up for grabs via the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism’s Red.es programme. Altogether 111 projects, worth a total of €265 million, w e re pre s e nte d by towns and cities with more tha n 20,000 inha bita nts across Spain. However, just 14 were selected to receive

funding, the names of which were announced on Monday (August 8). Almeria, which had presented back in March an eight-part project to smarten up the city with interactive, intelligent maps, apps to monitor traffic and other technologies, was not one of those chosen this time round. However, as the council had included its part of the €1.18 million project in this year’s budgets, it has decided to try and make a start on

some parts of the project at least and hope for another batch of grants or funds from elsewhere to pop up in the meantime. The pr oj ect s chosen by the Ministry were from Alicante, Gijon, Santander, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lugo, Valencia, Palencia, Caceres, Valladolid, Murcia, Ponferrada, Segovia, Cordoba and one joint project pr esent ed by A Cor uña, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela and Zaragoza.

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MORE than 2,000 infant, primary and secondary school teachers, many of them from Almeria, gathered in Sevilla on Thursday (August 4) to protest about cutbacks they fear are planned for the Andalucian state education system. Protest organisers PAEP (Andalucian platform for state education) said more teachers had attended than they had expected, proving that there is great concern for the future of the sector. Meanwhile the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Education Department was quick to state that there were no cutbacks planned and stressed that in fact there will be 95,415 teachers working at state schools during the next academic year, the same number as for the 2015-2016 year, while there would be 13,000 fewer pupils studying in the region.

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CRUISING: The Thomson Spirit in all its glory.

AVERAGE VISITS: Were slightly lower than last year. By Eleanor Hawkins A TOTAL of 54,684 people visited the beaches to the west of San Jose in Cabo de Gata Natural Park between June 18 and July 31. The figure, reported to the

Regional Environmental Department by the company in charge of controlling access to the park during the summer, resulted in slightly lower daily average visits than last year. Parking within the park

costs €5 per vehicle per day in the summer, and there are also buses to the beaches for €2 return or €1.50 one way. Part of the money raised from these services will be used to clean and maintain the beaches.

ALMERIA CITY was flooded with Brits at the weekend as two Thomson cruise ships stopped off in port. On Friday (August 5) the Thomson Spirit, carrying 1,350 passengers and 520 crew members, paid the city’s port a visit as part of the Spanish Sunset’s eight-day cruise, while on Sunday i t was t he t ur n of t he Thom son Majesty, with 1,460 passengers and 600 crew members, which had come from Tangier and left in the evening heading for Alicante.

Spending to help out ABOUT 180 children attending the Huercal-Overa summer school organised by the loc a l a nd provinc ia l councils this year received an official visit last week to see how they were filling

their time during the holidays. Provincial Social Welfare, Equality and Family Delegate Angel Escobar, accompanied by various members of the local council, was in-

troduced to the children and informed of the activities i ncl uded i n t hi s year ’s school, running in July and August from 9am to 2pm on weekdays with an extra hour each end for those who need them. These schools, which the provincial council helps run in towns and villages with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants, help families out during the school holidays by providing them with a safe place to leave their children and also help create jobs. In Huercal-Overa, 14 people have been taken on t o wor k at t he sum m er school. Altogether Almeria Provincial Council has put €250,645 towards summer schools this year, €18,000 more than in 2015, Escobar explained. The regional delegate also visited similar summer schools in Vera and Cuevas del Almanzora which have seen increased popularity with local families this year.

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RISE OF THE MACHINES: The robots are here already, but people seem too distracted to pay much attention. By Matt Ford AS the country continues to sit on a level four terror alert in the wake of recent attacks in France, Belgium and Germany, Spanish authorities are quietly introducing flying robots to patrol heavily-populated beaches, as the dystopian nature of 2016 shows no sign of slackening. Tourism appears to be going through a mini-boom in Mediterranean Spain, as jumpy holidaymakers avoid Turkey, Tunis ia , G re e c e a nd othe r forme r hotspots in favour of the relative tranquillity of the Iberian Peninsula, although the continental collywobbles have extended this far south, as evidenced by the hysterical reaction to a teenage prank in Catalonia on Tuesday, August 2.

Armed patrols and drones are thus set to be ever more common sights in tourist enclaves throughout the rema inde r of t he sum m er, wi t h squadrons of Mosses d’Esquadra brandishing submachine guns and assault rifles highly prominent at Catalan resorts such as Floret de Mar and Roses. Meanwhile, in Benidorm, a drone has been patrolling the local sandy strips since July 1, in a repeat of a pione e ring s c he me pi l ot ed l ast year, which has now been picked up by other popular resorts, including Torrevieja (Alicante), Marbella and Benalmadena (Malaga), Cartagena (Murcia), Ribadesella (Asturias), and Isla (Cantabria). Weighing around two kilos, the robotic devices can fly for 25 minutes at a time, ascend to a height of 500 metres, and achieve a top speed of 70

ki l om et r es per hour, pl us t hey ar e equi pped wi t h a 4k vi deo cam er a, GPS, and an automatic ‘return to base’ function should any signal loss occur. In Benidorm, the drone will fly six times per day throughout August, being piloted by four specially-trained local police officers, although it will not fly above sunbathers on the beach, since the law does not (yet) allow it. The cutting edge contraptions are currently used for detecting swimmers in distress, vessels in trouble, or signs of wildfires, but officers believe they could be used for ‘additional security purposes,’ whatever that might entail. Over 18 m i l l i on t our i st s vi si t ed Spain in the first four months of 2016 alone, representing a 13 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

Race in the water EL CANTAL beach was the location for the sixth Mojacar swimming race last Saturday (July 31). A total of 95 swimmers took part in the event, which included adults’ and children’s categories. For children, the course was 250 metres, with the youth course 1,000. Adults competed in a 2,000 metre swim in a fairly calm sea on the day. The event took place without any incidents although an ambulance team with jet-skis and a boat were on standby, along with members of the Local Police and lifeguards. Sports councillor Ana Garcia presented the trophies and all participants received a gift bag with souvenirs from the town.

SWIMMERS: The winners received a trophy.

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Summer school special guests Williams, a graduate of the Art Institute of California, will explore Mojacar to get inspiration for a story for an upcoming movie. Other significant visitors to the school this summer have been, German photographer Annette Leyender, Ulrike Johnsen, also a photographer and Tina Zlatina, a Bulgarian sculptor.

By Adele Land MOJACAR’S summer school received a visit from a very special guest this week (August 3). American writer, Martha Williams, a scriptwriter for television, cinema and advertising, was invited by Mojacar Council and the Valparaiso Foundation to visit and speak with the girls at the school. Initially the girls were nervous and quiet but they were soon busy writing stories of their dreams and having great fun.

CREATIVE DREAMS: Martha Williams held a writing workshop.

Drug busts reveal huge hauls THE Guardia Civil announced on August 5 that in conjunction with the National Police in an operation named PiranhaFurgonazo, they have smashed a criminal gang which was operating within the province of Malaga and have seized 2,860 kilos of hashish. No less than 11 people have been arrested in San Roque, Nerja, Torrox, Vélez de Benaudalla and Olula del Río and are charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and belonging to a criminal organisation. In addition to the actual drugs, the operation has seized documents, 15 vehicles, equipment for the preparation and packing of drugs, mobile phones as well as property and personal effects estimated at a value of €741,000. The investigation began in December of last year when researchers became

aware of the existence of an individual in Nerja who it was suspected might be involved in the smuggling of drugs between Morocco and Malaga. After several months of investigation officers were able to determine that he belonged to an organisation sending drugs to several countries within the European Union. The criminal network was carrying large amounts of hashish from Morocco to the province of Malaga. Once in Malaga, it was packed and hidden in false floors in a number of trucks and vans in two buildings located in Mijas and Villanueva del Trabuco and then sent to France, Italy and the Netherlands. In addition to its own vehicles, the organisation also used a transport company in Almeria to move large quantities of drugs from Spain to France as part of its regular international operations.

Having obtained sufficient evidence, the investigating officers informed the French police that there would be a new shipment through the Almeria company. With this information the French police stopped an HGV belonging to that company and found 1,323 kilograms of hashish hidden inside, which was on route to Lyon. Subsequent to this, having ‘tipped off ’ Moroccan police another 1,150 kilograms of hashish were found hidden in another truck in Tangiers. Finally in Spain, the joint operation intercepted the last shipment of drugs in a van on the A44 near Casabermeja which was en route to Toulouse. Due to the complexity of the hiding place, officers were initially unable to find any contraband, but one of their ‘sniffer dogs’ indicated the hiding place and a further 387 kilograms were discovered.

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Storm aid THE Treasury and Public Administration Ministry has announced Almeria will receive €74,598 in aid to help repair damage to municipal infrastructure damaged by the heavy storms of January, February and March last year.

Busy coast ALMOST a third of the African migrants intercepted and brought to shore by the authorities in Andalucia so far this year have been caught off the coasts of Almeria.

Better road MURCIA government is going to spend €162,481 on improvements to the RM-333 road between Aguilas, in the neighbouring region, and Pulpi. The work is due to take three months and should improve the state of the busy road.

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Modern-day slavery By Matt Ford ANDALUCIA is to launch an assault on human trafficking for the sex industry, with various departments of the Junta de Andalucia regional government putting their heads together and coming up with the snappily-titled ‘Andalucian strategy to combat trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation.’ The finishing touches to the strategy will be finalised at a meeting in Malaga later this month, with Minister for Equality and Social Policy, María José Sánchez Rubio, sounding determined as she said: “The majority of the people involved in prostitution in our community, women, girls and boys, for there are minors of both sexes, are in the hands of mafia groups which exploit them. “When people talk of legalising prostitution they must be aware that almost 100 per cent of those involved were introduced by these networks, a terrible situation for which they mortgage their lives, which especially for the girls will leave an indelible mark.” The new strategy has two main lines of attack, the first aimed at fighting the trafficking of immigrants who enter Spain in small boats from Africa, or

STREET LIFE: Many sex workers are victims of trafficking. who live in ‘irregular’ situations with no formal documentation, the idea being to approach victims and offer them help and support.

Secondly, the plan is to increase social awareness of the problem, since “it is very important that society is aware that these criminal networks operate be-

hind prostitution,” with data from 2011 suggesting that over 60 per cent of trafficking victims are “captured” in their countries of origin.

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New queen crowned COSTA BLANCA NORTH

46TH QUEEN: Received the crown and sceptre from last year’s queen.

By Eleanor Hawkins LA NUCIA is gearing up for its annual summer fair in honour of the Virgen de la Asuncion, which is due to run from August 14 to 18, and elected this year’s Queen and Ladi es of t he fair on Saturday (August 6). Olga Fernandez Jumilla was pronounced the 46th Queen, and r ecei ved t he crown and sceptre from 2015 Queen Angela Cano Lloret. Once t he si x l adi es i n waiting had received their sashes, all seven were given the town’s insignia by local Mayor Bernabe Cano bef or e t aki ng par t i n t he traditional waltz to end the ceremony.

FIVE experimental teenagers had to be taken to hospital after eating a brownie infused with cannabis, with two of the minors subsequently arrested and charged with buying the prohibited plant before baking the chocolate space cake.

Switched off FREE WiFi in Marbella has proved extremely popular, but the council has now decided not to renew the annual €15,000 contract with its chosen provider, meaning all hot spots were switched off on Thursday, August 4, with no official announcement as to whether they will be reinstated or not.

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THE Traffic Park in Santa Pola, often visited by children on bikes and scooters learning road rules, is extending its hours in August, to be open Monday to Sunday from 10am-1pm and from 5.30-9.30pm.

MULTI-TALENTED Katie Price arrived in Mallorca to make guest appearances at two nightclubs in Magaluf but her performance in a karaoke bar in Santa Ponsa drew more, but not good, attention.

TWO swimmers who came close to drowning were rescued from the sea off Nerja on the night of Thursday August 4. The swimmers, aged 28 and 35, got in trouble among rocks between Playa Torrecilla and Playa El Chucho.

EL POBLE NOU DE BENITACHELL can’t wait for its turn as the scene of part of a stage of this year’s La Vuelta cycling race with the council creating a video of what the visit will look like for the cyclists.

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ELCHE has marked the 119th anniversary of the discovery of the Lady of Elche Iberian bust and again made calls for the bust to be returned to Elche. It is currently on display in Madrid.

THE beady, ever vigilant eyes of the Guardia Civil have come to rest on a pair of burgling Brits, who allegedly committed up to 20 robberies at a series of hotels in Magaluf over a period of weeks.

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A TAXI network which will be statesubsidised is being implemented in two rural towns, Comares and Macharaviaya, due to the area’s lack of buses.

DENIA’S municipal archives have acquired an ancient letter dated January 29, 1604 and signed by King Felipe III, proving his presence in the town then.

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GUARDAMAR’S municipal team has been tidying up the town’s image, placing new bins in urbanisation Costabella and around Playa Rebolla. Cleaning has also been carried out around the Portico Mar urbanisation.

THE Guardia Civil is making surprise checks on ‘party boats’ at sea to ensure operators are working in accordance with the law and revellers are not indulging in too much booze or any drugs.

LA HERRADURA is to host the European Underwater Photography Competition from Tuesday October 4 to Saturday October 8. Thirteen teams from countries including Spain, Italy, Turkey and Austria have registered to take part.

THE body of a loggerhead turtle estimated to weigh between 80 and 100 kilos was found by divers near Benidorm Island on Saturday (August 6). The turtle is suspected to have died after colliding with a boat.

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A FIRE protection plan has been developed by Nerja Town Hall and the Junta de Andalucia regional government for the Cahorros del Rio Chillar area. Numerous approaches are being considered to protect the area.

TEULADA-MORAIRA Council will be providing €500 grants to 10 entrepreneurs to help cover the costs of setting up in business. The grants will benefit new businesses started between November 1 2015 and October 31 2016.

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TORROX has once again installed over 600 colourful umbrellas around the town, with the Plaza de la Constitucion featuring the largest amount.

RESPONDING to demand, Ibi Town Hall will spend €5,000 on creating a dog park. This will be located in the Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente Park.

Buho bus MAZARRON is running the ‘Buho Bus’ service on Saturday evenings until September 3. The bus runs between Bolnuevo, the Port of Mazarron and Mazarron itself from 10.40pm until 7.50am.

Brighter beaches THEY may look more in place along the coastline of British beaches, but beach huts are popping up in the Valencia Region. A total of 75 coloured beach huts are being installed along the coast.

Serious accident IN the early morning of August 9, a 19year-old male fell from the third floor of a building in Puerto Alcudia and was quickly attended to by emergency services and rushed to Son Espases Hospital.

Royal reception FOLLOWING a tradition established in 2014 after the abdication of King Juan Carlos, the current King Felipe and Queen Letizia greeted around 450 people on the evening of August 7 to a reception at the Almudaina Palace.

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A DRUNKEN driver in Malaga City gave a pair of homeowners a rude awakening, as he elected not to take on an upcoming bend and drove his Citroen C3 straight through the wall of their living room.

Barbaric mob A MARAUDING horde of ne’er-do-wells aged between 11 and 15 were detained in Manilva, after they repeatedly terrorized citizens, leaving a stream of pillaged and vandalised bars, garages, and bicycles in their wake.

Tipped over A HAPLESS employee of a catering firm was admitted to hospital after attempting a hair-raising descent of a steep ramp with a fully-loaded pallet truck, which subsequently tipped over and flattened him.

Foul blaze A MYSTERIOUS fire which destroyed €25,000 worth of lifeguarding equipment and aquatic wheelchairs for the disabled broke out in San Roque in the early hours of Friday, August 5, with foul play suspected.

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Viking hero SWEDEN: A fireman stripped down to his underwear to jump into a river to rescue a stranded sheep north of Gothenburg. The man has since been named a ‘real Viking man.’

Caught on film SWEDEN: A bus driver has been sacked after he was caught on camera hitting and kicking an asylum seeker. The bus company said it was “unacceptable” and have launched an internal enquiry.

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Top job on offer FOMER Prime Minister David Cameron has reportedly been offered a £36 million (€42,436,477) job in Kazakhstan working for the president where he would have the title ‘sultan’ and have his own harem of women.

Euro win THE British Euromillions winner has handed £12 million (€14,145,492) to each of her children apart from her estranged son. The Gloucester woman won £61 million (€71,906,252) after buying a ticket following successful surgery saying she “felt lucky.”

Street safety MORE police officers have taken to patrolling London’s streets after

BRITISH PRESS a man, armed with a knife attacked people in Russell Square. One woman was killed and five others were taken to hospital.

FORMER PM: Would be called sultan.

Free fighting A BRITISH actor who starred in Pirates of the Caribbean, has ditched his Hollywood career to go to Syria to fight Isis as a volunteer. Fifty-two-year-old Michael Enright from Manchester previously went in 2015 to fight with the Kurdish People’s Protection Units.

Alive or dead? US intelligence believes that German rapper Deso Dogg may still be alive. He joined Daesh in 2012 and is thought to have been killed in an air strike in Syria.

FIVE young Germans were arrested after a flashmob stunt in Girona, north Spain, went wrong and sparked a terror alert. The group pretended to be chasing after a celebrity, but people thought it was a terror attack.

NORWAY: An Oslo court jailed two jihadists of Pakistani and Chechen origin who were living in southeastern Norway for joining the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.

DENMARK: Thieves have robbed Denmark’s Olympic team of mobile phones and clothes. The team also complained about the state of athlete’s rooms and apartments in Rio.

A GERMAN who went to Syria to join Daesh has told of how he was asked to return to Europe and carry out attacks there instead. The man was speaking from his prison cell where he is serving a three-year sentence.

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A GERMAN man has been arrested in Spain on suspicion of starting a wild fire in the Canary Islands which resulted in around 700 residents being told to evacuate. It is not clear if the 27year-old started the fire deliberately.

SWEDEN: Malmo is to host the Vans Pro Skate Park Series World Championship final on August 20. Malmo has become a popular destination for skateboarding since the early 2000s when a new outdoor skate park was built.

NORWAY: Unemployed Norwegians are being urged to try Sweden, particularly in the construction sector, teaching and computer engineering as the country’s unemployment rate has fallen in the past few years.

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DATING SITES: Dutch people have been paying vast amounts of money to people operating fake accounts.

Love con on internet MORE people are being conned by people they met online on dating sites. Since January, 73 Dutch people have reported paying around €1.2m to conmen and women they met online who were operating fake accounts.

Alternative worries A DUTCH woman has died at an alternative cancer clinic in Germany. The 43-year-old is thought to have died under ‘suspicious circumstances’

DUTCH PRESS and German police have issued a warning about allegedly dangerous practices.

Strike delayed A STRIKE over pay and temporary contracts by KLM staff at Schiphol air-

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port, Amsterdam, was stopped by a court after KLM said it was illegal. The judge has stopped it until August 11 to have more time to look over the issue.

GERMAN scientists say they have proved that birds can fly while sleeping. Researchers in Bavaria studied the frigate birds in the Galapagos Islands which fly for months.

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THE number of attacks on public transport sector staff has fallen sharply since 2005, according to research that collated figures from railway firm NS and bus and tram companies nationwide.

A SURVEY has shown that 69 per cent of Germans believed that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s open-door refugee policies were not to blame for the recent attacks in the country.

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UNITED RUSSIA: Reported to be the biggest beneficiary of funds from the government.

Spider’s web POLITICAL parties friendly to the Kremlin are being funded discreetly by the government, who award contracts to private companies making donations to those same parties, according to a report from an independent election monitor. The pro-Putin United Russia party is the biggest beneficiary, receiving the vast majority of corporate donations.

Currying favour PRESIDENTIAL contender Donald Trump may have curried more favour with Vladimir Putin after suggesting that the Crimean population is much happier under Russian control. The Republican nominee has also suggested that NATO’s European members have been free loading on the military alliance and should pull their own weight in the future.

Football furore A SQUAD’S-WORTH of Russian footballers will be investigated by FIFA over doping allegations, as

Maketh the man IT was an intense 11 days and six hours for Russian Orthodox priest and renowned explorer Fedor Konyukhov who barely ate or slept as he voyaged around the globe in a hot air balloon in record breaking time, surviving lightning storms, exploding fuel canisters, extreme fatigue and freezing temperatures to make history. FEDOR KONYUKHOV: Making history.

11 players in the Football Union become the latest athletes to become embroiled in the growing scandal. The decision comes as many Russian athletes stage a pretend ‘games’ having been banned from this year’s Olympics.

Sitting ducks SHOUTING that the judgement was a political set-up, former Yaroslavl mayor Yevgeny Urlashov was handed a 12-year prison sentence for extortion. The popular politician is one of dozens of mayors who have been arrested during Putin’s reign, as they struggle to run cities in the face of complex bureaucracy.

Apocalypse now AN anthrax outbreak in Russia’s far north has killed one child and hospitalised dozens of nomadic herders. Climate change thawing the permafrost is thought to be behind the first flare-up of ‘Siberian plague’ since 1941. There is now a quarantine zone around the Arctic town of Salekhard.

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“Brexit hasn’t started the economic Armageddon some predicted but there’s still sufficient uncertainty in UK outlook to warrant the Bank of England cut.” Peter Hemington head of corporate finance, BDO UK

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UK interest rate cut TWO things have happened as forecast over the last week or so. Firstly, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England unanimously cut the bank rate from 0.5 per cent to 0.25 per cent in order to try to help the economy and secondly the value of the pound immediately took a knock. In addition, it has decided that it will buy back £60 billion (€72 billion) of UK government bonds and £10 billion (€12 billion) of cor-

porate bonds in order to help stimulate the economy. Growth forecasts have been reduced whilst it is expected that unemployment will increase slightly in the coming year. It doesn’t look as if there is likely to be a recession (which according to the Bank of England is in part due to its current actions) but the next few months could be difficult for the economy although not catastrophic.

Indian tax ONE of the legacies left behind by the Empire and honed by Independent India was the concept of duplicated bureaucracy and now, the current Indian government is trying to introduce a common rate of taxation on products across the country. Currently, it is quite possible for goods to be shipped from one end of India to the other and for each State through which the goods travel to impose its own duty. Now if a minimum of 50 per cent of the Indian States agree, there will be a single tax of perhaps 17 per cent collected by central Government although it will compensate individual States for lost revenue.

Below par NIKE has become the second major sporting company to announce it will stop selling all golf products except for clothes and shoes, following the lead of German based competitor Adidas. The company explained that its golf accessories businesses have seen regular reductions in annual sales and this has prompted the decision.

Hinkley Point Project news WHEN, in issue 1622, we reported that the Hinkley Point Project would proceed assuming that the board of EDF approved the expenditure, we had no indication that it might be put on hold by the new British government which seems worried about continued Chinese investment. The Chinese government however has gone

£25.2 million (€29.7 million) is the profit made by bookmakers Ladbrokes in the first half of 2016, thanks in part to some favourites failing in a period of ‘bookie friendly’ results.

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to some pains to politely explain to Mrs May that the decision to put the matter on hold whilst being considered further could cause irreparable damage to Sino British relationships and damage on-going investment in Britain from the ‘Middle Kingdom’ (‘zhong guo’ the Mandarin words for China).

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Make the move THERE is some crafty work afoot in Barcelona as the city and regional government have their eyes fixed firmly on encouraging British companies who don’t have confidence in post referendum Britain to move to pre-independence Cataluña. A campaign to try to attract a range of existing and new companies is due to begin in September and Barcelona has already indicated it would like to see the European Medical Agency (EMA), currently in London, relocate whilst Madrid is interested in attracting financial companies from London.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 637.50 5.50 Admiral Group PLC 2223.00 12.00 Anglo American PLC 890.55 30.50 Antofagasta PLC 530.50 16.50 ARM Holdings PLC 1686.50 1.00 Ashtead Group PLC 1204.50 6.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2921.00 8.00 AstraZeneca PLC 5249.00 28.00 Aviva PLC 425.25 6.50 Babcock International Group... 988.00 11.50 BAE Systems PLC 532.25 1.00 Barclays PLC 157.42 5.45 Barratt Developments PLC 446.10 9.30 Berkeley Group Holdings (Th... 2701.50 44.00 BHP Billiton PLC 1047.75 33.50 BP PLC 420.38 1.05 British American Tobacco PLC 4786.50 -44.50 British Land Co PLC 677.00 8.00 BT Group PLC 410.07 3.45 Bunzl PLC 2353.00 2.00 Burberry Group PLC 1330.50 15.00 Capita PLC 968.75 13.50 Carnival PLC 3706.00 23.00 Centrica PLC 233.45 0.61 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1591.00 22.00 Compass Group PLC 1449.50 -18.00 CRH PLC 2316.50 21.00 DCC PLC 6820.00 30.00 Diageo PLC 2173.00 -7.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 397.40 2.46 Dixons Carphone PLC 349.35 3.41 easyJet PLC 1042.50 9.00 Experian PLC 1466.00 3.00 Fresnillo PLC 1875.00 -9.00 GKN PLC 302.20 3.10 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1682.25 -12.50 Glencore PLC 194.95 3.15 Hammerson PLC 569.00 7.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1338.50 17.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2327.00 -69.71 HSBC Holdings PLC 538.60 8.20 Imperial Brands PLC 4020.75 -27.50 Informa PLC 714.25 2.00 InterContinental Hotels Gr 3234.50 60.00 International Consolidated 400.95 5.36 Intertek Group PLC 3482.00 9.00 Intu Properties PLC 310.70 3.40 ITV PLC 201.90 2.95 Johnson Matthey PLC 3295.00 21.00 Kingfisher PLC 351.70 0.60

% CHG. 0.87 0.54 3.55 3.21 0.06 0.50 0.27 0.54 1.55 1.18 0.19 3.59 2.13 1.66 3.30 0.25 -0.92 1.20 0.85 0.09 1.14 1.41 0.62 0.26 1.40 -1.23 0.92 0.44 -0.32 0.62 0.99 0.87 0.21 -0.48 1.04 -0.74 1.64 1.25 1.29 -2.91 1.55 -0.68 0.28 1.89 1.35 0.26 1.11 1.48 0.64 0.17

NET VOL 124.17 38.25 693.84 221.71 589.36 58.96 43.99 345.89 648.84 29.11 208.41 8,605.72 331.33 79.24 988.18 2,522.61 244.17 251.22 1,352.61 17.54 161.18 99.17 27.70 1,215.35 23.96 788.59 143.77 7.36 198.14 579.05 338.79 228.68 77.59 134.72 685.19 743.04 9,752.26 92.68 27.24 89.98 3,467.97 115.23 112.56 112.33 655.08 20.23 146.76 397.12 18.46 903.08

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group PLC 1107.50 7.00 Legal & General Group PLC 218.60 5.10 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 54.18 1.06 London Stock Exchange Gr 2797.50 18.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 325.80 4.20 Mediclinic International PLC 1079.00 -2.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 474.75 -0.70 Mondi PLC 1581.50 18.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 185.80 1.00 National Grid PLC 1065.75 -3.00 Next PLC 5277.50 60.00 Old Mutual PLC 220.05 2.90 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 9142.50 -5.00 Pearson PLC 880.00 -2.50 Persimmon PLC 1746.00 23.00 Provident Financial PLC 2786.00 43.56 Prudential PLC 1406.00 28.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 8407.50 30.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7421.00 -9.96 RELX PLC 1423.50 -7.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2549.50 65.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 765.25 6.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 180.80 2.60 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1983.50 6.50 Royal Mail PLC 515.50 2.35 RSA Insurance Group PLC 504.25 1.00 SABMiller PLC 4359.50 2.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 720.00 3.59 Sainsbury (J) PLC 232.30 2.34 Schroders PLC 2723.50 55.00 Severn Trent PLC 2388.00 -11.00 Shire PLC 5107.50 -39.12 Sky PLC 913.25 4.50 Smith & Nephew PLC 1266.50 0.20 Smiths Group PLC 1296.50 17.00 SSE PLC 1539.00 1.00 Standard Chartered PLC 654.15 15.40 Standard Life PLC 321.95 7.30 St James's Place PLC 961.50 17.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 156.50 2.40 Tesco PLC 154.50 -0.30 Travis Perkins PLC 1583.50 28.09 TUI AG 995.75 8.50 Unilever PLC 3540.00 -1.50 United Utilities Group PLC 981.75 -5.90 Vodafone Group PLC 234.17 0.38 Whitbread PLC 3975.00 27.00 Wolseley PLC 4189.50 25.00 Worldpay Group PLC 302.85 4.49 WPP PLC 1745.50 1.00

% CHG. 0.64 2.39 1.99 0.65 1.31 -0.19 -0.15 1.15 0.54 -0.28 1.15 1.34 -0.05 -0.28 1.33 1.59 2.07 0.36 -0.13 -0.49 2.62 0.79 1.46 0.33 0.46 0.20 0.05 0.50 1.02 2.06 -0.46 -0.76 0.50 0.02 1.33 0.07 2.41 2.32 1.80 1.56 -0.19 1.81 0.86 -0.04 -0.60 0.16 0.68 0.60 1.50 0.06

NET VOL 119.53 1,878.92 23,089.98 11.89 502.47 44.13 67.26 243.43 359.13 732.95 39.68 874.84 2.64 158.89 108.84 10.84 531.48 60.72 74.93 162.80 417.39 538.30 2,618.42 461.95 150.01 207.43 73.21 100.46 574.61 21.71 47.16 115.93 301.57 100.67 77.72 199.18 850.43 1,019.62 110.36 2,733.47 1,585.98 90.71 50.44 172.34 133.94 1,880.20 32.05 29.92 145.86 152.75

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$6 $ 2.58 $ 10.60 $ 7.77 $ 12.55 $ 5.38 $ 14.79 $ 6.47 $ 8.88 $ 20.19 $ 10.87

2.11 ▲ 54.24% 0.66 ▲ 34.38% 2.34 ▲ 28.33% 1.68 ▲ 27.59% 2.24 ▲ 21.73% 0.83 ▲ 18.24% 1.97 ▲ 15.37% 0.84 ▲ 14.92% 1.13 ▲ 14.58% 2.53 ▲ 14.33% 1.36 ▲ 14.30%

$ 27.47 $ 9.84 $ 20.61 $ 20.86 $ 32.99 $ 13.94 $ 20.52 $ 33.78 $ 3.02 $ 9.17 $ 6.43

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Yet another Premier League club sold to overseas investor AT the end of the latest Premier League season, no less than 11 of the 20 clubs were owned by overseas investors and another two clubs had overseas investment. Following the end of that season, the statistics stayed the same with one foreign owner relegated and one promoted. The situation changed with an announcement on August 5 that chairman and owner of West Bromwich Albion (‘the baggies’) has accepted an offer for an undisclosed amount from a Chinese investment group fronted by well-known entrepreneur Guochuan Lai who is ready to appoint former Blackburn CEO John Williams as the new English based boss of the club. The 41-year-old Mr Lai who made the bulk of his money in landscaping in China through the publicly listed Palm group w hich i s sa i d t o b e w o rth £ 1 . 8 b illio n (€2.1 billion) is quoted as saying “My immediate priorities will be to maintain the club’s stable structure, respecting its well-

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By John Smith

SAIDO BERAHINO: May be en route to Stoke City. run nature and its heritage and I have no intention of changing the club’s ethos.”

H e w e nt on to s a y “ I bel i eve t hat we have a competitive team, with the right

management and coaching staff in place,” which must have come as some relief to head coach Tony Pulis. The club has been for sale for some time (at least eight years) and there was some suggestion of a sale to a different Chinese consortium last year which fell through. The sale of the club which reportedly made £7.6 million (€9 million) profit in the last financial year is subject to approval by both the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority. Chinese investment in European football is growing dramatically as there is a potentially enormous market not only for revenue from TV exposure but from the sale of merchandise to the growing number of fans of British clubs in particular. I n addi t i on, wi t h a num ber of ast ut e signings and possible sales, there are immediate profits to be made during the transfer window, especially as Stoke City have made a £20 million (€24 million) bid for unsettled striker Saido Berahino.

WHEN the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio finally saw the opening ceremony on August 5 amongst a great deal of controversy both within Brazil and internationally, with athletes banned from competing due to failed drug tests, some not participating because of the Zika virus and many worried about pollution in the waters and dangers from local hoodlums, sponsors who had invested millions must have been wondering whether they had done the right thing. Some of the biggest companies in the world, many from the USA and Japan jumped at the chance to be associated with the Olympic Games and interestingly some have been very clever in the way in which they have taken local street artists (Pichação) who have been very negative about the Games in their graffiti and paid them to decorate walls with images of their product. Many of the artists undertake the work and then still criticise, but the major companies believe that many in Brazil and overseas will be influenced positively by tweets and other social media featuring the ‘cool positive image’ of the product. By and large, those sponsors who

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Sponsors still positive about Rio Olympics

STREET ARTISTRY: The Selaron Steps are now a tourist attraction.

have invested heavily in the Games have kept their thoughts to themselves as to possible side effects of the negativity surrounding the event as they clearly don’t want to upset their shareholders or indeed make matters worse. There is a certain irony in the fact some companies who are being blamed for promoting obesity in the young are supporting such a major athletic event but they will of course argue they are changing their entire philosophy and product to ensure healthy options are always available to all. One company that is positive about the sponsorship is Nissan which has supplied an amazing 5,000 cars for officials and the Brazil team to use. When it first became involved in sponsoring the event, the company was selling nearly four million cars a year in Brazil but over time this has dropped to two million. Whilst some would question the wisdom of investing in such a falling market, the Chief Executive of the company sees it as a positive way of raising product awareness so that when the market does (as they believe it inevitably will) recover, then Nissan will benefit from new sales.

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UNDER INVESTIGATION: Airbus, manufacturer of the A380.

By John Smith ON Sunday August 7, Airbus, the European manufacturer of a range of different aircraft issued a statement saying that it is co-operating with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) which is investigating allegations of ‘fraud, bribery and corruption’ related to some of its third party consultants. The investigation which commenced in July coincides with the suspension of Export Credit facilities by Britain, France and Germany where the bulk of the aircraft parts are manufactured. Export credits are used to assist companies such as Airbus to sell high value product to companies with limited liquid funds by guaranteeing bank loans. Whilst the availability of export credit is useful, it is not the main source of funding for most airlines and a great deal of credit comes from the manufacturer itself which is said to have extended €583 million in the first

It’ s common knowledge some governments within the Union offer ‘incentives’ to ensure firms in their countries receive orders.”

six months of the year although this is a drop in the ocean compared to its order book which supposedly exceeds €900 billion. The company employs more than 70,000 people around Europe with 2,000 in Spain where the tail planes of various aircraft are constructed and tested and it is a very important company as far as the economies of France, Germany and the UK are concerned. Although legislation has been introduced throughout the EU in order to make the payment of financial inducements illegal, the huge

amounts of money involved in the purchasing of aircraft and the fact that bribery is a recognised way of life in certain countries (in some, the value of the third party inducement is even included in government contracts) means that in order to do business, the use of agents and consultants is widespread. It is common knowledge that even some governments within the Union offer ‘incentives’ to purchasers to ensure that firms within their country receive orders rather than those in countries competing for the work. Whilst this current investigation and an ongoing one into Rolls-Royce Engines may make the companies tighten their appointment procedures for consultants, in today’s cut-throat market any changes are most likely to be cosmetic when such large amounts of money are involved and there is more than one company offering an aircraft product.

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Has never fooled me for a moment LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT THE one thing that gratifies me in all this Labour fiasco of late is the fact that it has finally brought to the surface what a sorry bunch of sad losers most of them actually are. It does frankly amaze me how anyone can possibly even consider voting for any of them. Corbyn, probably the worst leader they have ever had, is a prime example of everything that is wrong with the party. His softly spoken, peace and love approach, has frankly never fooled me for a moment. Some of the most dangerous leaders and dictators in history have been of a quiet, unassuming demeanour. The truth of the matter is that he is an ag-

ing, left wing, disillusioned, bitter hypocrite. He is a man who has been on a mission all of his life His barely disguised support for Palestine and Hamas and his failure to eradicate the anti-Semitism that is rife among his cronies, is not because he is unable to solve the problem. It’s because he doesn’t have the will to. Oddly he reminds me of Tony Blair. Blair used the Labour party as a vehicle for his own personal ambitions. Corbyn is endeavouring to do the same. His refusal to stand down, when the majority of his party are voting against him, shows how stubborn and uncaring he is. This man is not interested in the policies and politics of the Labour party; he is in it for his own dangerous ends. Clear thinking, genuine Labour party members know they have to get rid of this man and his supporters, or

face decades of life in the wilderness of political desolation and disaster. The fact that they can’t seem to shift him shows us just what a bunch of ineffective and weak incompetents they all actually are. Run the country? They couldn’t even run a brewery event. Thanks for all your mail and support. I can’t reply to them all and some are just too lengthy to publish, but I do read every one. Don’t worry, the ol boy can still take it! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

JEREMY CORBYN: In it for his own dangerous ends.

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Cybercrime: at the fraudsters’ mercy Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

YOU are now 20 times more likely to be robbed while at your computer by a criminal based overseas than mugged in the street, new official figures have revealed. The explosion in online fraud and cybercrime involved almost six million offences last year, in other words, one in 10 of us fell victim. Oh dear, Mrs May only left the Home Office a few weeks ago and already crime seems on the increase. The conspiracy theorists will blame it all on Brexit. Brexit, it appears, is Britain’s great gift to the rest of the world. A failsafe excuse for Italy’s failing banks, Germany’s failing Deutsche Bank and faltering economies everywhere. Blame everything on Brexit! Little matter that the vast majority of these problems existed long before David Cameron came up with the idea of THAT referendum.

SOPHISTICATED CRIMINALS: Exploit weaknesses in server, database or browser software. But hang on! Actual crime levels haven’t increased, online offences weren’t covered previously! These online crime numbers simply give the very first official snapshot of the

scale of the threat we all face from online attacks and scams every day. The problem is most people parade around the internet with the same attitude they have when on

holiday: far too laid back. And there really needs to be a distinction drawn between crimes by idiots who hand over their personal information on a platter to strangers on

the internet, and crimes by sophisticated criminals exploiting deep weaknesses in server, database or browser software. After all, there have been enough high profile cases of phishing, identity theft and especially hacking (e.g. TalkTalk, Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone). But, sorry, I’m too busy to add any more now as I’ve just got an exciting email from Reverend Jo King in Africa offering me the once-in-alifetime chance to invest in his oil well for £60k and get 1,000 per cent return... and an ex-US Marine who needs help getting gold bullion out of Iraq. Isn’t the internet exciting? But wait a moment, all the money’s vanished from my bank account. What was his name again? Reverend JO KING?! Ooh, er... Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches Superfoods: The Real Story The Big Fat Quiz of Everything Naked Attraction Tattoo Fixers on Holiday

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The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location Secrets of a Police Marksman First Dates 999: What's Your Emergency?

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Home and Away 5 News Cricket on 5 The Lost City of the Pharaohs Celebrity Big Brother It's Not Me, It's You Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side Super Casino

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Home and Away 5 News Conspiracy: Cold War Files The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Celebrity Big Brother Borderline Impractical Jokers UK Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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5 News Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys GPs: Behind Closed Doors Celebrity Big Brother Suspects: The Enemy Within Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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BBC confirms when you’ll have to start paying to watch BBC iPlayer grammes on demand - including catch-up TV - on BBC iPlayer,” a TV Licence spokesperson told The Guardian. “This applies to all devices. The change will not affect the huge majority of households which are already licensed.” Surprisingly, although iPlayer enjoyers will be lighter of pocket starting next month, those exclusively watching catch-up content from on-demand services such as ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5 and Netflix will still be exempt from the licence fee – whoo.

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IF you watch BBC iPlayer, you’re going to have to start paying the BBC licence fee, even if you don’t enjoy scheduled broadcasting or even own a TV. The Beeb announced earlier in the year that it was planning to close the iPlayer licence fee loophole - which meant you could watch on-demand content without forking over cash as long as you didn’t watch shows that were being aired live. But now, the corporation has announced when the new rules will come into effect. Sadly, you’ve not got long left to enjoy ondemand delights such as The Secret Agent, The Musketeers or Robot Wars without paying for them, as the new licence fee laws will be brought into action on September 1. This means that iPlayer-enjoying households will now have to pay the same £145 yearly charge as traditional TV watchers, with the Beeb claiming that closing the loophole will generate more than £150 million a

BBC iPLAYER: As from September 1, will no longer be a free service. year. It doesn’t matter what device you enjoy iPlayer on. Whether it’s smartphone, tablet or console, the cost will still be the same. “As

of September 1 2016, a change in the law means you need to be covered by a TV licence to download or watch BBC pro-

If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@eu ropa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum 96.1 & 106.8FM, now covering almost 3000sq km of Costa Almeria and Calida or listen online at costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net for the latest news and views from the world of satellite television.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Use your energy wisely. You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Someone envious of your popularity may challenge you to a debate. Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

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a will or with an insurance policy. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

(July 24 - August 23)

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Put your efforts into being creative. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. You could lose a good friend because of it. Learn some new skills that will increase your income. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday

charm members of the opposite sex this week. Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups. Property investments could be prosperous. You can’t do everything on your own. Family responsibilities are escalating. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your ability to visualise will help you convince others of the possibilities. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Don’t be too quick to voice your opinion. Listen to others carefully. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your home environment may be hectic, which could result in emotional upset if you aren’t well organised. Try not to take everything so seriously. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. There might be a problem with

Saturday August 6

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8 38

27 46

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24 37

LUCKY STARS

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25 19 C 27 18 S 27 18 Cl

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Sn Snow,

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C Cloudy, Th Thunder

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 G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 13 • Good: 18 • Very good: 26 • Excellent: 33

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abed aced acid adit aide bade bead bide cedi dace data date dead debt dice died diet edit iced idea tide tied abide acted aided baaed bated bided bidet cadet cited dated debit diced dicta edict tided abated abided acedia addict baddie baited caddie abdicate ABDICATED

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.

EURO MILLIONS Tuesday August 2

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix. You may interest people in a service you have to offer. Work quietly behind the scenes for best results. Don’t hesitate to look for alternatives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations you need to do the job right. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

LOTTERY Saturday August 6

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SHOWERS MAX 24C, MIN 18C

MAX MIN

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. You’ll find it easy to

IRISH LOTTO

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30 20 S 29 20 S 30 22 C

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You need to sit back and enjoy. Things have been moving so quickly that you need to do something physical to release your tension. Unexpected changes in friendships could occur. Make creative changes to your living quarters.

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MAX 30C, MIN 22C

Barcelona TODAY:

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Malaga

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. You will have excellent ideas and you should be able to help your partner get ahead. Concern yourself with legal matters and formulating contracts rather than finalising your objectives.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Try to mix business with pleasure while travelling. You can

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Almeria TODAY:

MAX 31C, MIN 17C

MAX MIN

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27 20 S 28 20 S 28 21 C

SUNNY

TODAY:

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convince anyone of anything. Get your domestic chores out of the way early.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You can ferret out secret information if you just listen to what others have to say. Travel will be good if you are seeking knowledge. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing. Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 27C, MIN 21C

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday August 6

Saturday August 7

REINTEGRO

9 25

12 33

REINTEGRO

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Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side. Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Try not to overreact to the loss. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

LEO

Weather TODAY:

Solution GETS LETS LESS LEST TEST TEXT or

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Move from the start word (GETS) to the end word (TEXT) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

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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 Rough or vulgar (6) 4 Horse's fastest pace (6) 9 Oblivious (7) 10 Fierce stare (5) 11 Sugary (5) 12 Outlive (7) 13 Fix firmly (6) 15 Implored (6) 18 Reached a destination (7) 20 Tumbles (5) 23 Lag behind (5) 24 Egyptian monument (7) 25 Domesticated ass (6) 26 With a light touch (6) Down 1 Societies (5) 2 Cognisant (5) 3 Disperse (7) 5 Wrath (5) 6 Act of departing (7) 7 Make believe (7)

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Across:

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents C and 25 represents V, so fill in C every time the figure 7 appears and V every time the figure 25 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 Charades, 5 Tsar, 9 Andes, 10 Loafers, 11 Curious, 12 Burns, 13 Strode, 15 Erodes, 19 Ditch, 21 Residue, 23 Brigade, 24 Outer, 25 Teal, 26 Ceremony. Down: 1 Chances, 2 Adder, 3 Abscond, 4 Enlist, 6 Sheared, 7 Roses, 8 Barb, 14 Retsina, 16 Restore, 17 Swear by, 18 Breeze, 19 Debut, 20 Heap, 22 Ditto.

QUICK Across: 1 Shrinks, 5 Facts, 8 Moist, 9 Aware, 10 Success, 11/19 Tai chi, 12 Twist, 14 Crude, 20 Skilful, 22 Exact, 23 Since, 24 Tasks, 25 Elderly.

19 Worth (5) 8 Thick, closely spaced, compact (5) 13 Commenced (7) 21 Greatest possible degree 14 Sure, confident (7) of something (5) 16 Compel to behave in a certain way (7) 22 In an unfortunate way (5) 17 Make fit or suitable (5)

English - Spanish Across 1 Melodías (5) 4 Tiger (5) 7 Tinte (producto) (3) 8 Winner (7) 9 Newspaper (9) 13 Limpiadora (persona) (7) 15 That (f) (3) 16 Águila (5) 17 Tiburón (5) Down 1 All (4) 2 Sobrina (5) 3 Following (9) 4 Forks (cutlery) (9) 5 Dios (3) 6 Ganar (sueldo) (4) 10 Cave (5) 11 Dolor (4) 12 Oscuro (sin luz) (4) 14 Huevo (3)

Hexagram

Down:

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

1 Sample, 2 Ruins, 3 Notices, 4 Shared, 5 Fears, 6 Created, 7 Static, 13 Writers, 15 Refused, 16 Accept, 17 Little, 18 Bakery, 20 Seals, 21 Lunar.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Peanut, 4 Eggs, 8 Thumb, 9 Menor, 10 Stage, 11 Rocks, 14 Debil, 16 Leave, 17 Gato, 18 Pocket.

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1 Patos, 2 Aguja, 3 Umbrella, 5/14 Gun dog, 6 Sur, 7 Amarillo, 12 Chalk, 13 Sleet, 15 But.

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

ADORES ARTFUL COFFEE CONFER COOKIE (10) ECHOES EXHORT EXOTIC FECUND HACKLE

HEATER LETTER LICHEN LOCALS STATED TEETHE THENCE THREAT WALLOW

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 System 2 Stingy 3 Subtly 4 Cancel 5 Yeasty 6 Rotate 7 Glacis 8 Lounge 9 Abrade 10 Gaggle 11 Detour 12 Bleach 13 Mignon 14 Rhombi 15 Alkali 16 Urgent 17 Cockle 18 Seamen 19 Volley

Across 1 Wish for something ornate (5) 4 Kind of rash letters from National Archives (5) 9 I sing about first independent red wine (7) 10 Empty shower after last showered (5) 11 Tight for time (5) 12 Tearing around monumental rock (7) 14 She hides a ring in her footwear (4) 16 Part of St Jerome's Symphony is sloppy (5) 18 I read about broadcast (5) 21 Damages the fourth planet (4) 24 The fish in the ring is in a spin (7) 26 How come Galileo has the last letter? (5) 28 Buddies forming teams (5) 29 Journey Tristan made (7) 30 Gym in the vehicle, that's a lark (5) 31 Aristocrat keeps a car for him (5) Down 2 Foreign ale in disguise (5) 3 Reveal criminal starts finding exotic solid silver (7) 5 Asian country found within diagram (5) 6 Think about former dictator and England (7) 7 Someone calling out in jargon (5) 8 Inferior to a couple of foreign articles (5) 9 Mention view, we hear (4)

13 Raise the back (4) 15 Sound chap of sacred song (4) 17 Treacle pie for mythical being (7) 19 Is Opposition leader not on time, then keep apart (7) 20 Muck in mug rim edge (5)

22 Rock a barrier (5) 23 Turns up in non-negotiable inducement (4) 25 Offspring is with little Susan (5) 27 Lee is out to get her (5)

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Is flossing a waste of time? COULD flossing your teeth be a waste of time? A new investigation has claimed there is little proof that flossing works in preve nting gum dis e a s e a nd cavities. Other studies also showed it c a n a c tua lly da ma ge health, causing harmful bacteria to dislodge from in between the teeth and enter into the bloodstream.

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Kicking those sweet habits SUGAR is in many respects the original health sin, accounting for a quickly growing spectrum of physical and even mental conditions, and quitting the white stuff is notoriously difficult. There is a smart approach, however, and, like all long journeys, it begins with a series of small steps. First cut out any fizzy, sugary drinks from your diet over the course of a week. That means no coke or lemonade, no matter whether they are ‘diet’, ‘zero’ or whatever else they claim to have you buy the product. Once you’ve banished the fizz, gradually do the same with the fat-free yoghurt, which is laden with sugar to make up for lost taste; and cereals which you’ll find possibly contain far more sugar per bowl than a can of Vimto. Other cheeky offenders include snack bars, tinned sauces, white bread, fruit juice, ice cream, and even salad dressing.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. THIS week we have asked the doctor about alternative and natural remedies and the healing qualities of certain foods and substances, which have recently been receiving a lot of press. - Are home remedies for certain problems, such as onions as a natural way to reduce mucus, really useful or are they all just old wives tales? Certain foodstuffs and natural substances can often be very helpful in reducing symptoms of certain illnesses and complaints and they are not simple old wives tales. Food is an important part of our lives and the well-known expression ‘we are what we eat’ is the best way to sum up the benefits of some foodstuffs. Some conditions have been linked to consumption of foods which favour the appearance of heart problems, cancer, etc. meaning it is very important for everyone to ensure they follow a healthy, balanced diet. The Mediterranean diet is a good example. Onions and other vegetables provide many essential minerals and vitamins which help the body function correctly. Onion in particular has been traditionally used to alleviate breathing problems such

as nasal congestion, although how helpful it really is has sparked many a heated discussion as there is no scientific research to back it up. Yet many people do find it helpful. - Can these substances substitute medicines? Definitely not! For some minor ailments which do not strictly need medication some foodstuffs or natural substances can be used to alleviate symptoms but this should always be done under the control of an expert. - Can abuse of this type of remedy be dangerous? Yes. This type of remedy should be used with caution, especially if the condition is serious enough for a doctor to prescribe medication. Home remedies can be used to complement medication in these cases but never as a substitute. - What about to prevent rather than cure ailments? Under the supervision of a professional, there are some foodstuffs which can help prevent certain ailments.

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A family affair ALMERIA CITY fair runs from August 19 to 27 and this year intends to be more child and family-friendly with a series of events especially aimed at the younger members of the family. The fairground will be officially opened on Saturday August 20 and as of Sunday there will be children’s activities including theatre, puppet and magic shows and music from 7pm onwards at the municipal ‘Caseta.’ The municipal caseta will also be holding various competitions for youngsters: Monday 22: junior drawing competition at noon, ‘flower battle’ at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24: junior cookery competition at 11am. Friday 26: pet and exotic animal competition at 11am. There will also be pottery workshops for youngsters on Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 from 11am to noon and noon to 1pm at the pottery fair on Mirador de la Rambla, and Wednesday will also see a Flamenco outfit competition for children at 12.30pm in Plaza Pablo Cazard. For those more interested in the fairground attractions, the Dia del Niño with discounted prices for children will be on Wednesday 24 from 6pm onwards.

Free history lesson THERE are free activities in the evenings at the Alcazaba fortress in Almeria City this week to encourage visits. Tonight (Thursday 11) there will be documentaries in Spanish screened at the San Juan shrine from 8pm onwards. Then on Friday and Saturday, also starting at 8pm, the management has announced dramatic visits based on the Mediterranean silk routes which will each last about two hours.

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Searching for Indiana By Eleanor Hawkins TO speak of Almeria is to speak of the movies as its scenery and long hours of sunshine have always been a great attraction to directors. Although the latest production to have favoured the area was the Game of Thrones series, there have been many beforehand. Indiana Jones is just one example, and provides a perfect excuse to explore the Cabo de Gata and Tabernas areas in search of familiar views. The route begins at Monsul, the seabird beach. Who could forge t Se a n C onne ry’s gre a t idea of spooking a huge flock of seagulls to put an approaching aircraft off the trail? W hile you’re the re don’t mis s the c ha nc e to ta ke in a spectacular sunset from the turtleshaped rock. Next it’s on to Rodalquilar mines, featured in one of the most impressive scenes Steven Spielberg came up with which saw an aircraft enter a tunnel during a chase. Cerro del Cinto, the main gold mine at the site, was chosen by the director to blow up a Nazi plane in the third c ha pte r of the India na

Jones saga. The site is a two kilometre walk from the old mining village. Another exciting Indiana moment, a chase down a dr i ed r i ver bed, was filmed at Rambla del Buho, which is easy to reach via the same exit from t he N340 t hat goes t o For t Br avo. Rather than following the Fort track, head t o t he r i ght t o di scover t he scenery that Spielberg fell instantly in love with. While you’re there you could also visit one of the Western-themed parks such as m i ni Hol l ywood f or m or e movie experiences. Finally, head for the city to see the patio at the Escuela de Artes, which was transformed into Hatay Palace with palm trees and oriental touches. Views of the Alcazaba shot from Calle Almanzor were also included in the film, and this is the perfect time for a visit for those who have yet to see the historical fortress built by Abderraman III. MOVIE SCENES: Have been filmed throughout the Almeria scenery.

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Volunteers needed M A C S c a nc e r s upport group has reported it urgently needs volunteers both to work at its charity s hops in M oja c a r, Turre , A lbox a nd H ue rc a l-O ve ra a nd also to help with fundraising. If you think you c a n help, please pop into one of the s hops , c a ll 634 328 334 or e ma il: m ac scancersupport@live.co. uk. The group w ill be holding informal monthly meetings for patients, survivors and carers in both Mojacar and Huercal-Overa from September to December which everyone is welcome to attend. For time s , da te s a nd more informa tion c a ll 607 598 470. The re is a ls o a fundra is e rs ’ me e ting which has been planned for 10.30am on Septembe r 5 a t the me e ting room in the M oja c a r c ha rity s hop on Pa s e o del Mediterraneo. For information on the group, which offers support, professional therapie s a nd grie f c ounselling, call the general enquiry number 634 328 334 or alternatively have a look at their website: www.macscancer support.com

DIRTYPHONICS: Just one of the many groups making an appearance at Dreambeach.

Event of the year By Eleanor Hawkins THE local musical event of the year, Dreambeach Villaricos, kicks off tonight (Thursday 11) and runs until Sunday featuring popular international DJs and artists including 50 Cent and Deadmau5. The festival, which has quickly become one of Spain’s most important electronic music events, also includes other genres such as hip hop, drum and bass, techno, dubstep, dance, house, EDM, trance and many more, meaning there is something for almost everyone. From tonight until Sun-

day 14, the beach at Villaricos will become a giant open air dance floor with four separate stages running simultaneous performances expected to attract even more spectators than last year. Organisers have been going like the clappers all week putting the final touches to the area, which includes a campsite to house the thousands of visitors expected for tonight’s Welcome Villaricos party. The main events begin tomorrow, Friday 12, with sessions by stars including Deadmau5, DJ Snake, Laurent Garnier, Feed Me, Fanculli, Zomboy, Excision,

Varela, Carl Cox, Headhunterz, Nervo, Knife Party, John Digweed, Nicole Moudaber, Planetary Assault System, Len Faki, Jeff Mills, Rodhad, Yellow Claw and Dirtycaps. Saturday will see the appearance of American rapper 50 Cent, his only appearance in Spain this year, as well as Die Antwood, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Juicy M, Cosmic Gate, Dirtyphonics, Wildstylez, Brennan Heart, Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Horacio Cruz, Fatima Hajji, Joel Mull and Rebekah. Tickets are still available from www.dreambeach.es, Correos and El Corte Ingles.

MAGICAL NIGHT: See the pueblo lit by candlelight.

A candlelit night DON’T miss a magical night to remember in Mojacar pueblo. This Friday evening (August 12) brings the Noche de las Velas, when at dusk, the village will be lit throughout by candlelight. See the old whitewashed village as never before as you wander through the streets and maybe enjoy a drink at one of the many bars. Plan to arrive early as traffic will be busy and parking at a premium or make use of the local bus service. The timetable can be found at Mojacar.es.

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Animal rescue report from PAWS By Adele Land PAWS animal rescue centre has been helping stray, injured and abandoned animals in the Levante area for 27 years and the excellent work of the volunteers continues today. According to President Karen Polansky, the charity has been hit hard by the financial crisis, with more animals being left at the gates of the centre and donations dropping.

Can you foster an animal waiting for its forever home? Despite the continued struggle, the volunteers help rescue and rehome animals in their care. One happy story came out of the blue recently. Mojacar PAWS shop volunteer, Lynne, was on duty one day and a Spanish lady came into the shop with a small puppy in her bag. When Lynne found out that the puppy had been born on what would have been her husband’s

BEST FRIENDS: Little Yasmin found a loving home with Lynne.

birthday, it was a done-deal. Yasmin the puppy had found her forever home! To encourage even more happy ‘tails’ like this, PAWS needs the help of extra volunteers. Can you spare a few hours a week? All types of help are appreciated: working with the animals, helping in one of the shops, DIY, gardening, driving duties or fundraising. Can you foster an animal waiting for its forever home? Or do you have room in your home and heart to adopt one of the lovely animals? Animals are regularly abandoned at the shelter gates and efforts are being made to install security cameras to identify the individuals. The shelter has limited space and volunteers struggle to find room for the constant arrival of new animals. This is why the work of the rehoming team is vital so that they can find homes for as many animals as possible to make room for the never-ending influx of abandoned animals. To find out more about volunteering, fostering or adopting, or to make a donation, visit www.pawspatas.org or call (+34) 678 490 217.

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

EX-PRESIDENT Felipe Gonzalez won three elections on the trot and was in power for more than 13 years. He therefore possesses more political common sense than the current PSOE mob have in their little fingers “Let Rajoy be elected president, even though he doesn’t deserve it,” was the former president’s message to Pedro Sanchez and the PSOE party barons. A third election would be the politicians’ fault, he said, although they are giving the impression that the public is to blame. Rajoy doesn’t deserve to be president, but neither does Spain deserve self-serving politicians who put their jobs first, the party second and voters third.

Tough line THE acting government wants to prosecute Carme Forcadell, Speaker of the Catalan parliament, for disobedience. She is clearly

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THE musical ‘Oklahoma’ had the unforgettable song ‘I’m just a girl who can’t say no.’ She sounds exactly the kind of politician than Spain needs just now, someone capable of saying yes even when they shouldn’t. Albert Rivera is saying ‘no’ to voting in favour of Mariano Rajoy’s investiture when he should say yes, and Pedro Sanchez is saying no when he should be saying maybe.

MADRID’S Complutense University suspended Juan Carlos Monedero, lecturer and co-founder of the Podemos party for six months without pay. He failed to tell the university or Hacienda that he had earned €425,000 for assessing the Venezuelan government in 2010 although he wasn’t paid until 2013. Now he must return €42,500 to the university for the oversight. What with Monedero and party Number Three, Pablo Echenique, who paid his carer in the black, the Podemos hierarchy is practising what it preaches against. Railing against the hypocrisy and corruption of the political caste is dangerous unless your own affairs can stand close scrutiny.

“implicated and affected by” the CUP party’s parliamentary call to set in motion a unilateral declaration of independence, Madrid claims. Forcadell, like most Catalans with independence leanings, has little love for Madrid and Madrid is doing nothing to make itself more lovable. Prosecuting her will only recruit more separatists.

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When ‘Cuba Libres’ ruled the world beverage having been brought up on wine or water and nothing ever stronger. If you bounded into a late night venue and all were drinking it there was trouble ahead; the inevitable and unstoppable kind. Not just the usual 10 decibel shouting matches but the type that knives came out and the righteousness of their cause was of a personal religious fervor. The drink might have gone out of fashion but for Ric Davies of the El Patio beach bar who drank it by the bucket and pushed the sale of it to all his patrons. When you ordered a cold white wine and beer you’d get just that AND a ‘cuba libre’ f o r Ric! It was an

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.

THERE was a time, before tintos de verano became the vogue that another drink ruled. Long, long ago in my earliest days in Mojacar, the king was called a ‘Cuba libre’ (free Cuba) and made everyone that drank it feel important as if they were flaunting their whims against nasty America that had blockaded Cuba and kept it tight as a drum from essentials and frivolities. It also gave a unique strut and swagger to those that imbibed. Essentially the drink was a simple rum (supposedly from Cuba) and Coke. Served always with a glass full of ice and the ubiquitous lemon for garnish and colour. People were proud to drink it, so much so it became the only politically correct drink I have ever known (other than snarfing beer in Milwaukee). People drank it for its obvious political appeal and apparent ostentatious flippant posturing. It was dangerous. The local people from the campo weren’t used to such a potent

CUBA LIBRE: When it first arrived local people weren’t used to such a potent drink.

in-house revolutionary tax you paid until you wised up and ordered your first drinks as ‘Cuba libres.’ After that you could get normal again and drink what you desired. If you were summer cool you learned the beach vernacular for the drink was called a kuwata (koo-wat-tah). Oddly enough the kuwata is unknown in Cuba. Furthermore there you are required to drink their rum, Havana Club (ahh) or pay a substantial premium for any other type. The really good ones like Mount Gay were unknown in Cuba. I will say this, rum induced dance or at worst massive motor skill difficulties. It was hilarious to watch the camposinos from the hills get legless always to be saved by their trusty burros that taxied them back home just before sunrise. Those unfortunates amongst us that didn’t posses such a trusty companion were required to remain parallel to the good earth while clutching handfuls of grains of sand for stability. We moaned the night away while awaiting the sun to rejuvenate our souls. Often the Guardia would stroll by and help you to your car. They understood. The world could be saved another day. Maybe, but then you could dance once more.

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Don’t be a target, fight smart A TERRORIST who dies killing a British citizen should be buried in a pig cemetery. This has the effect of releasing his 72 virgins. I believe that just the threat of these three measures should be enough. During the Second War, Sir William Stephenson ran a propaganda campaign in the US. Part of his scam was a fake horoscope, in which Hitler was targeted. Since Hitler was very superstitious, this was quite successful, and the Nazis did not connect it with the British Secret Service, as it was run in America. Jihadis, likewise, are very influenced by propaganda. A good ‘archaeologist’ could ‘locate’ an ancient document (hadith, sira) which adds to the Islamic scriptures. It could ‘reveal,’ for example, that if a jihadi is buried in close proximity to pigs, he forfeits his 72 virgins. It’s time we learned to fight smart, instead of repeatedly serving as targets. Of course the liberals and other bleeding hearts will squeal. That’s how we’ll know that it’s the right thing to do. Vivienne

No direction home HATS off to a recent, hard hitting, factual, letter by Colin Granville, regarding the crazy Brexit debacle. In the lead up to Brexit vote, several of us expat ‘stay’ campaigners were labelled as unpatriotic by a few ‘leave’ advocates on a Facebook group chat site. EWN contributor Colin Bird was one such person who refused to listen to reasoning, persistently referring to UK being in a position of controlling its own borders if it left EU. Have he and Loopy (sorry Leapy!) Lee never stopped to wonder why huge amounts of asylum seekers choose UK ahead of other EU countries? The UK does not need to leave EU, simply adopt a system similar to that c u r r e n t l y o p e ra tin g in Spain, thus dramatically reducing (if not stopping entirely) benefits to not only asylum seekers, but also non-UK passport holders.

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YOUR article dated July 14-20 titled ‘What makes for a great marriage’ I viewed with great interest and read several times. I agree for a good marriage it’s companionship, laughter, working together, being as stress free as possible. We made the decision to move to Spain to take life at a slower pace, just as many couples before us had and are doing right now. We chose to buy a rambla in the campo, with the ideal first years a tonic to us. We never considered when leaving the UK what could be around the corner. Then at Christmas 2009 there was tragedy as I lost my beloved wife. Unprepared for so much hurt and loneliness my whole life was turned upside down. Since then some friends have moved away, some passed away and some chose to stay away. You build an emotional wall around yourself, hide

Do they really believe that leavin g th e E U w o u ld imme dia te ly prevent terrorists entering UK? What about the hundreds that already reside there? Messrs Bird and Lee might not miss the drastic decline in pensions that the vast majority of us expats have experienced since the Brexit vote as a result of the plumme tin g p o u n d , b u t s ure ly e ve n they cannot have missed how it has prompted realistic predictions

emotions, feelings, and live day to day. Here in the south of Spain there must be many people who are not computer literate, maybe don’t drive and, as time passes, maybe their dream home becomes like a prison. Perhaps there could be a column informing the likes of myself and others in the same situation of forthcoming events? Our main source of information is your paper, which I’m sure others scan as closely as myself. It seems the over 60’s living in outlying places have no access to information. Even arranging to collect and take them home afterwards would be helpful. A night out once a week does the soul a power of good. We still have the ability to laugh and dance (in a fashion) and there are times when it’s good to put good and especially bad memories on the backburner, they will still be with you tomorrow.

of another recession in the UK economy. Steve

Mob rules I AM glad you print at the bottom of the letters page that you are not responsible for any accuracy, errors, etc. because in the July 28 to August 3 edition you had two letters from people that are confused.

Firstly a ‘Colin’ said that it was a mistake to leave the EU. That is his opinion but a democratic vote said leave. Does he not understand democracy? You lost, get on with it. And a ‘Brian’ stated ‘a majority of Scots want to quit the UK.’ Am I wrong in saying that you have just had a referendum and voted to stay in the UK? You lost, get on with it. Ron, Mallorca

Bigger picture I WATCH with growing alarm the vast expansion of the tourism industry across Spain as foreign visitors flock to a destination thankfully free of terrorism for the time being. It is of course a tremendous boon t o t he l ocal econom y and keeps t he seasonal econom y swinging but at what cost? In Mallorca, where I reside, the environment is facing imminent peril as thousands of polluting cr ui se shi ps haul m i l l i ons of tourists to our small, beautiful land each year. Lest we forget, economic conditions are but a fad in fashion of history and once big business has dried up Spain, forcing it always t o t hi nk shor t - t er m pr of i t , not l ong- t er m sust ai nabi l i t y, our adopted nation will be cast aside for the wolves. Perish the thought. Harry, Palma

Terrible twos IF you can’t take it, don’t dish it out. Newspaper columnists were originally considered people capable of cutting through the headlines to offer an independent take on the day’s events. Unfortunately they occasionally drift off into ignorant, attentionseeking prattling which, given the f act t hat t hey ar e on a nat i onal platform, needs to be challenged, debunked and ridiculed accordingly. When you have an egoist like Leapy Lee tooting his own horn and babbling incoherently about serious current affairs, it is important that he is corrected. Yet when anyone offers a considered critique he throws a tantrum and uses his entire weekly column space to moan about people saying what they think. Pitiful. Edward, Sotogrande

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Pride of Albox By Eleanor Hawkins ALBOX’S Sports councillor Mario Torregrosa has congratulated the town’s newest sporting star, Cristobal Galera de Amo, on his latest achievement, a very respectable second place at the Cuevas del Almanzora Motocross championship. The race, a qualifier for the Spanish Championships, saw some of the best competitors in Spain take part, the councillor explained, meaning Galera de Amo and

his team Bonilla Racing Team had reason to be extremely pleased with the young rider’s result. Competing for the first time this year in the Supercross SX 125cc category, Albox’s very own sports personality has in the past placed well in lower categories at provincial championships in Almeria, Cordoba and Granada and most of the town is watching closely as he takes his riding to the next level. The sport has become in-

creasingly popular in Albox recently, in fact the area hosted a number of important competitions last year at La Mina circuit, Torregrosa said. However, this is not the only type of sport the council is interested in as along with supporting Galera de Amo, the sports department is working to increase the number of events held locally and has just announced a 24-hour football competition for September 16-17 with a first prize of €1,800.

Finances put on display NEW Albox mayor, Francisco Torrecillas, has apparently already fulfilled one of his promises by posting the status of the town accounts on a public forum, a move which is likely to delight many of the locals. The new mayor, elected last Wednesday (August 3), promised greater transparency

of council matters including finances. The accounts statement includes a list of debts and loans belonging to the town and the repayments made annually. Interested parties can see the accounts o n th e Albox C ounc il Fa c e book pa ge , Ayuntamiento de Albox.

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No sign of missing man RELATIVES of David Oldman, a 66-year-old British hiker who went missing two months ago somewhere between Huercal-Overa and Albox, have announced they will be coming to the area next month. Although police land and air searches have been reduced and there have been no signs of the missing man, the family has said it is “clinging to hope” he is still alive until it hears otherwise. Oldman, who lives in London, was walking in stages from the UK capital to Gibraltar and spent the night in Huercal-Overa on

June 9. That was the last time he was seen. Relatives and friends intend to follow his planned 20 kilometre walk from the lodgings in Huercal to Albox on the date that will mark three months of his disappearance, not as a tribute, they said, but to try to raise awareness. The Lucile Blackman Trust, a charity which helps people who experience serious problems abroad and their families, has taken up the case and reported a number of possible sightings have been investigated, but none turned out to be the missing man.

DAVID OLDMAN: Has been missing for three months.

Historian remembered at concert THE Cueva de la Paloma area, shared by Tijola and Bayarque, was the scene of an emotional tribute concert by Sensi Falan and Chochi Dure in memory of Juan Torreblanca, a cultural delegate at Almeria Provincial Council who dreamed of using the space for cultural events before his death in February. Torreblanca always believed that the Cueva should be used for open air concerts and cultural events due to its beauty and characteristics, explained Bayarque Mayor Angeles Miralles at the event, which saw dozens of local people pay tribute to the deceased and support his widow Maria Gracia Pozo. The historian and cultural expert dedicated much of his life to work on the area and wrote various books and articles on the history of the Almanzora Valley.

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POTENTIAL: The rowing canal in Almanzora. A CRACK team of film directors and representatives of the Junta de Andalucia regional government mosied down to the Cuevas de Almanzora area this week, in order to check out the local rowing canal and discuss the creation of an aquatic film studio in the municipality. The hare-brained scheme is to involve construction of a ‘large water set,’ which will be pushed to serious players on the audiovisual scene, including international clients, with renowned Spanish director Fer-

nando Victoria de Lecea on hand to offer his support. Should it go ahead, the plan would put the increasingly dilapidated rowing canal to some use, as it has been largely abandoned after being built for the 2005 Mediterranean Games. Peppy president of professional association CIT Almeria, Andre de Lucas, brashly boomed that Cuevas de Almanzora could be “comparable to Madrid, Barcelona, or London” following a series of projects currently in the pipeline.

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Fabulous celebrations MONTHS of preparation finally came to fruition for the celebration of the patron saint of Cantoria. The fiesta of San Cayetano took place last weekend (August 6 and 7) and a

fantastic range of activities were enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Mayor, Purificacion Sanchez, told a Spanish newspaper that everyone in the town looked forward to the annual

End of an era Virgen del Saliente accompanied by the ALBOX said an emotional goodbye last parish priests of La Concepcion and Sanweek to the nuns who had spent the last ta Maria, and received an ovation after 40 years providing social, religious and Holy Mass which brought tears to their neighbourly assistance from their home eyes. on Calle Aurora. Sister Cristina Egea will The sisters of Saint An ovation Claudina Thevenet closed brought be continuing her vocation the doors for the last time, tears to in Guinea, sister Maria Luz ending an era of charity their eyes. Comas will be heading for a convent in Barcelona while and support for those in sisters Maria Raquel Gutierneed and, many locals rez and Felicidad Bernal, after 38 years at say, leaving a gaping hole in the heart of the service of the community in Albox, the community. have been accepted at a convent in OriBefore leaving for their next destinahuela. tions, the sisters paid a final visit to the

event and that planning had begun in June. Highlights of the event schedule included sports competitions, art workshops, music and dancing.

Safer roads in town A NUMBER of road-safety improvements have been made to roads in and around Cantoria. Speed ramps have been built on some roads to slow down traffic in key areas and mirrors installed to improve visibility for drivers on certain bends. Transport councillor Antonia Lozano said that the installation of these safety measures was very necessary and will make the roads safer for vehicles and for pedestrians.

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History of town unveiled THE importance of the Almanzora Valley for defence against invading troops from Castilla and Murcia during the times of the M oors a nd the re ign of G ra na w a s stressed this week in a s e rie s of c onfe re nc e s given by expert historia ns a t the tow n ha ll in Oria. Ta lks w e re give n by Manuel Espinar Moreno from the University of Granada and Juan Jose A lbe rto C a s te llon Sanchez del Pino from the History department at the Almeria Studies Institute. M ª C a rme n Lope z C a rre ño, w ho is a ls o from the Institute, gave a guide d tour of the re mains of Oria’s Alcazaba fortress

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Local footballer off to Belgium ALBOX-born professional footballer Diego Capel has signed for Belgian team Anderlecht in a move which saw him grabbed from under Spanish teams’ noses this week. The footballer, who began his career with Barcelona and Sevilla’s lower category teams, slowly climbed t he r anks and pl ayed wi t h Sevi l l a FC i n t he Spani sh league in the 2010-2011 season before moving to Lisbon, where he played for Sporting unt i l 2015. Now, af t er a year i n I t al y, he wi l l be heading for the hills and hoping to be a regular sight on the pitch with Anderlecht, which hopes for another successful season in the Belgian league this year.

DIEGO CAPEL: Has signed for Belgian team, Anderlecht.

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BUYERS ask me all the time for professional tips on how to negotiate with the seller or estate agent on the price of a property in Spain. We call it the seller’s preferred asking price versus the buyer’s preferred buying price. When you have found your dream home in Spain it is almost certain that you will try to negotiate a reduction on the asking price either direct with the seller or through the seller’s agent. Several buyer surveys have been carried out in the property industry and the stats are quite interesting. Recent surveys have found that around 73 per cent of buyers made offers below the asking price and 66 per cent secured a purchase below the asking price.

DREAM HOME: Make sure you don’t miss out. However, in some cases the survey found that around 5 per cent of buyers actually paid above the asking price. This is common in competitive prime locations and when it is a seller’s market or where demand is higher than the supply and sellers could receive offers from more than one buyer. In order to work out what would be a sensible offer for a property, make sure you compare several comparable properties in the area. Write out a check list of all

the key points in each property you view, which could include location, views, local amenities, size, condition, number of rooms, etc. This will help you to get a good idea if the asking price is good value or not. When making an offer below the asking price EWN buyers should remember that the asking price does not always accurately reflect what a property is worth. Here are some top tips for EWN buyers offering less than the asking price:

1. Comparable properties were sold recently for lower prices and the market hasn’t changed. 2. The property is not in good condition and some repairs or improvements would need to be carried out to bring the property up to your satisfaction. 3. If the seller is motivated to sell quickly because they need to move to a new location or have a new job in another town or most commonly the seller wants to move back to their country of origin quickly. 4. If you find out that the property has been on the market for a long time and no one else has made an offer recently. 5. Or you can take the guessing game out of offering the right price by retaining a surveyor to value the property on your behalf; this is the only foolproof way to purchase for the right price. Before putting in your offer, carefully think it through and ask yourself the question: is the

saving worth risking losing your dream home over and do you want to risk losing your dream home to another buyer? John Graham is a Fellow of

The Architecture & Surveying Institute. If you would like a professional valuation or advice contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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WE have recently returned from England where we attended the wedding of one of my grandsons. We gave ourselves a few extra days in which we met up with some old muckers from my jack-the-lad days and I took the princess on a tour of the beautiful countryside of West Berkshire. In addition I wanted to show her Goring-onThames, a place that brought back happy memories and, I was pleased to note, was still as breathtakingly picturesque as I remembered. There are locations in this world that inspire and others that have the ability to relax the mind and spirit and give us a sense of perspective. The English countryside does all of these things

GORING-ON-THAMES: As breathtakingly picturesque as I remembered. for me. My Dad was a sheet metal worker and for most of his working life was employed in a factory that was originally set up to make tins for Huntley & Palmers biscuits. They were hard working

conditions for scant reward, and I remember him putting in many hours of overtime before Christmas and the summer holidays each year, so that we could enjoy quality time together. He neither owned his own house, or a car, but I

never heard him once complain. He was generous with his time and would help anybody who required it, never needing to be asked. He was no Leonardo or Hepplewhite, but he would often retire to his garden

Dad was generous with his time and would help anybody who required it, never needing to be asked.” shed and paint a rural scene or knock up something in wood. His speciality was model gypsy caravans constructed from thousands of spent matchsticks. I suppose that it is all part of the ageing process, that we examine our lives and acquire an appreciation of just what is important and what is in fact inconsequential dross that we have wasted so much precious time on over the years. This includes materialistic aspirations and silly hero worship. Driving around the lanes of my native Berkshire last week, I was reminded too late, that in fact my dad was my one true hero and I was never able to tell him so.

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It’d be funny if it wasn’t so scary John Smith Random thoughts... AS it gets closer to the presidential elections, the Republican candidate Donald Trump appears to be going through a period of everyone except the converted conspiring against him. Within the last fortnight, his Slovenian born wife Melania was accused of plagiarising a speech from the wife of the current US president which he tried to spin and suggested the Obama camp also plagiarised him. Then Mr Trump accused the US government of bribing Iran to release US hostages not once, but twice even though his own camp admitted after the first occurrence that this was not the case. It is generally accepted that the sum of $400 million (€361 million) in cash which was flown to Iran was in settlement of an outstanding claim against the US for the supply of substandard military machinery which had been in dispute for years and was part of the general settlement between the two countries as part of their rap-

DONALD TRUMP: On the campaign trail. prochement. In addition, Mr Trump became involved in what turned out to be an unfortunate exchange when Khzir Khan, the father of a young Muslim officer who died whilst protecting his unit in Iraq, criticised him for being unpatriotic and selfish. The initial response from

Mr Trump was to suggest that the speech was written by the Democrats and that Mrs Khan had probably been instructed not to speak. Presumably his advisors explained to him that this wasn’t the most sensible way to respond and he issued a belated statement saying “Captain Humayun

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Out of work youths WITH reports indicating unemployment in Spain is continuing to markedly decrease, let’s remember this is not the case with those aged between 16 and 24 where unemployment is a major scourge which can affect youngsters dramatically as they feel inadequate. What it has done is encourage many to return to education and look at new lifestyle options which is very encouraging but it has also seen quite a lot of loss of impetus and children look to live off of their parents who in many cases are themselves struggling. There is no question however that if those out of work put their minds to finding a job, no matter how beneath them they may consider it, there is work to be had, even if it’s short-term or part-time. If it’s difficult for Spanish people to find work, then it’s more difficult for incomers to obtain jobs especially if their Spanish is limited but again work does exist. Unfortunately a number of young expats appear to expect to flit into a job with large salaries, short hours and the flexibility to come and go as they please! The Spanish sometimes have a negative view of the British because of their apparent inability to assimilate into the local culture where they are simply immigrants, no more or no less and also the fact that a small percentage has imported certain bad habits with them which jar with the Spanish mindset. We live in Spain because it’s welcoming and accepts a great deal but we all need to remember that Spain is our host, not the other way round and does not owe a living to those who are not prepared to support themselves and contribute to society.

Khan was a hero to our country and we should honour all who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe.” The presidential candidate seems to have a penchant for ‘trophy wives’ as following all American Marla Maples, he became attached to Czech born Ivana who was ‘traded in’ for model Melania although in fairness, their marriage has lasted 11 years. What is not perhaps quite so helpful is the fact that the latest Mrs Trump is being accused of being in breach of her visa terms when she arrived in the USA in either 1995 or 1996. In theory she arrived in 1996, but reports suggest that she posed topless for photographers in 1995 when she may only have been in the USA on a visitor’s visa which meant she wasn’t allowed to work. Despite the fact that many Trump supporters are dyed in the wool midwestern Christian WASPs (White Anglo Saxon Protestants) no-one seems Now we too affronted by the fact that there are want to plenty of nude photographs of Mrs hear your views. Trump in circulation but as the presidential candidate is so ‘gung-ho’ YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE about the evil of illegal immi- YOUR OPINION grants, this could turn out to be yet www.euroweeklynews.com another problem for his campaign.

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GARDENING can be a lifetime of learning if you regard it as a prime hobby and moving to live and garden in Spain opens up new challenges, positive and negative, compared to gardening in northern Europe. Soil mixes, climates, water tables, insects and fungi vary, as do the type of views and range

of plants and seeds available. Naturally one can rush into doing things as one did in the UK and sort out problems as they occur, which will start in the first month in many cases, or first spend time observing what you’re inheriting by moving to Spain and what the most significant differences are today and will be season by season. Taking account of nature in your garden design, soil improvements, water utilisation, when you work in the garden, plantings and seasonal harvestings can result in a better gar-

den at less cost and less time travelling to garden centres and garden material suppliers. A way of immediately saving personal and purchased energy is to decide before you start where planted areas will be and where terraces, paths, sheds, pools and gravelled areas will be. You can then concentrate on improving only on soil areas to be planted up for all other areas will be covered over and the firmer the base the better knowing how nature can change rock hard clay soils to unstable heavy clinging mud with the

first heavy rainstorm. Also, prepare home-made compost to work into soils by composting mixes of weeds, soft prunings, fire ash, leaves and kitchen waste. Work in the garden when it’s safest, most comfortable and when nature is most active. At present that means day break until about 11.00am. Start growing a few vegetables, perhaps in builder’s buckets, the first week in your new house so you eat well from day one rather than wait two or three years until you have pre-

pared a pukka vegetable plot. When you purchase vegetable seeds select ones collected in countries around the Med and not from northern England that may shrivel up before being ready to harvest. Most importantly recognise we have two springs along the coastal plain and in the inland valleys, the regular spring and the autumn, and that many popular vegetables such as broad beans, broccoli, garlic, early onions and Christmas new potatoes are planted in the autumn here and not in the spring as in the UK.

When thinking about plants recognise that many coastal mountains and abandoned agricultural lands are green for much of the year with nature’s bounteous spring flowers and perennial herbs and native trees. So research which plants are most likely to be drought resistant. A useful starter list is included in the book ‘How to use less water in your garden’ available from Amazon Books and other internet book shops. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

Adios and gracias to Dick Hanscombe AT the tender age of 80, our very popular gardening correspondent Dick Hanscombe has decided the time has come to hang up his pen and devote his time to his many hobbies and interests. We are most grateful to Dick for all that he has written for us and we know that our readers have found his insight and advice on how to tend gardens in Spain particularly helpful so we will try hard, not to replace the irreplaceable, but to at

least find another writer to carry on his fine tradition. Having had a varied but highly successful career, Dick, author of more than 20 books (most still available through Amazon), settled in Spain 22 years ago and whilst ineligible to vote on the Brexit, he wishes all of the Euro Weekly News readers the very best but sadly confirms this is the real writex!

Another reason to love coffee COFFEE is good for more than just waking you up in the morning, your garden will appreciate it almost as much as you do! We’re not talking about Nescafe out a jar, you need proper coffee grounds. It will give you and your plants a boost and you’ll also reduce household waste by recycling: another bonus! Slugs and snails hate coffee, so pop it round the base of your plants and pests should stay away. It’s a natural fertiliser, high in nutrients that help plants grow. It also alters and improves flower colour, it’s acidic and changes the pH level of soil. Coffee, anyone?

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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man EVEN though I’m old I like to think that I am still up or as they say ‘down’ with the modern world. The one thing I am confused with is some of the new dating stuff. When I was young we got dressed up and went to a club or bar or party and if we were lucky enough to meet a young lady you would chat with her and maybe walk her home or if you had a car give her a lift. Hopefully you might get a kiss goodnight and if she liked you maybe you would see her again. You would have to be courting for some time before, err how can I put this delicately... well you know what I mean. So imagine my shock when I turn on the TV the other day to see a new dating show which was as far away from Cilla’s Blind Date as you could get. It was called ‘Naked Attraction.’ There’s another dating show on TV called ‘Take Me Out’... but this new show is more ‘Get It Out!’ If you missed it I’ll give you a brief rundown. There were six tubes and inside these tubes were six totally naked blokes

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Electric avenue WITH all the hoopla about electric cars, Mercedes have raised the stakes by beating the drums for an electric van version of its hugely successful nextgeneration sprinter. Mercedes have already announced an electric semi-truck, known as the Urban eTruck concept, specialising in short city drives. It is thought that electric delivery vans will play a major role in the future as they will reduce pollution and running costs while following easily predictable routes.

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BACK in Blighty July was uncommonly slow for new car registrations with the market witnessing a measly 0.1 per cent increase. The slight positive was only made possible by the fleet car sector as private registrations actually declined by 6.1 per cent. The motoring industry will be keeping a close eye on economic developments and government policy given the serious slow-down in new car registrations throughout 2016.

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Interactive Fast Car Festival DONNINGTON PARK in Derby held the Fast Car Festival, attracting more than 6,000 spectators and enthusiasts in an impressive debut for the nascent motoring jubilee. On display for the lucky guests was a rare Aston Martin Vulcan, one of only 24 produced, boasting an insane 800hp, weighing just 1,350kg and priced at well over €2 million. Other eye-catching gems included a Lamborghini Aventador,

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, McLaren 650S and a Jaguar F-Type R Project 7. It wasn’t your typically exclusive high-end motoring show, however, and saw plenty of professional interaction with the crowd, some of whom joined former Fifth Gear presenter Tiff Needell for a few laps in his Lotus Evora 400, while others were taught how to steer a classic Caterham Seven around the track.

EYE-CATCHING GEM: The Lamborghini Aventador.

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All winners: Adam Peaty, Man United and England’s cricketers 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

WE’LL start with the Olympic games and last weekend, swimmer Adam Peaty became the first Brit to win a gold medal in swimming for 28 years since Adrian Moorhouse in 1988. The 21 year-old set a new world record (by a second) in the men’s 100m breaststroke and now holds five titles: the British, Commonwealth, European, Olympic and of course, world. And soon after Peaty’s triumph, Jazz Carlin won silver in the women’s 400m freestyle event. Unfortunately there were no gongs for cyclists Lizzie Armistead (fifth after a crash) or Chris Froome, swimm e r Han-

nah Miley or the Murray brothers in the tennis doubles, but Andy was still in the singles at the start of the week, but not Novak Djokovic (ousted by Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro) or the Williams sisters in the women’s doubles. Hopefully there has been more success for Team GB in the women’s rugby sevens and gymnastics with the ‘pocket rocket’ Claudia Fragapane prominent. Here is this week’s programme of events in Rio: • Today: men’s golf, rowing (men’s pairs and lightweight fours); canoeing (men’s slalom, double C2); track cycling; women’s 78kg judo, all-round gymnastics final. • Tomorrow: men’s swimming 200m individual medley and women’s 100m freestyle finals (early hours); rowing finals; women’s heptathlon; equestrian dressage final; table tennis; cycling (men’s team pursuit). • Saturday: rowing finals; tennis; keirin/team pursuit events (women cyclists). • Sunday: men’s long jump and 10,000m finals; women’s 100m final; heptathlon ends (early

ADAM PEATY: On fire winning Gold and setting a new world record.

DID YOU KNOW FIFTY FIVE years ago, in August 1961, Johnny Haynes of Fulham and England became the first £100-a-week footballer. And QPR have played a home football match on 15 different grounds!

hours); then golf, tennis (men’s final); sailing, gymnastics; sprint cycling. • Monday: women’s triple jump final and men’s 100m and 400m finals (early hours); open water swimming; equestrian (dressage); sailing (men’s laser); men’s omnium cycling final. • Tuesday: men’s 800m & women’s 400m finals (early hours); sailing; gymnastics; cycling (various finals); diving (men’s 3m springboard). • Wednesday: men’s high jump final (early hours); golf; sailing and equestrian team jumping final. • Next Thursday: women’s long jump final, 200m final and 100m hurdles (all early hours). FOOTBALL: The new domestic season started last weekend with action in the Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and in Scotland. In the Championship Norwich won 4-1 at Blackburn, Bristol City edged out Wigan 21, Fulham beat Newcastle 1-0, Ipswich defeated Barnsley 4-2, Nottingham Forest overcame Burton Albion 4-3, QPR whipped Leeds 3-0 and Sheffield Wednesday accounted for

demoted Aston Villa 1-0, while in the SPL Celtic won 2-1 at Hearts and Rangers, on their return to the top flight, were held 1-1 at Ibrox Park by Hamilton. The English Premiership kicks-off on Saturday with Burnley-Swansea, Crystal Palace-WBA, Everton-Spurs, Leicester- Hull, Manchester City-Sunderland, Middlesbrough-Stoke and Southampton-Watford, followed on Sunday by Arsenal-Liverpool and Bournemouth-Manchester United with Chelsea-West Ham on Monday. Last Saturday, before a near 90,000 Wembley crowd, Liverpool crushed Barcelona 4-0 in the ICC and 24 hours later, a similar attendance saw Manchester United beat Leicester 21 in the FA Community Shield, Zlatan Ibrahimovic heading the winning goal on his United senior debut as José Mourinho got off to a winning start! CRICKET: England (297 and

445-6 declared) beat Pakistan (400 and 201) by 141 runs in the third Test at Edgbaston to go 2-1 up in the series with one game remaining. This starts today at The Oval. England trailed by 103 runs on the first innings but hit back strongly with my ‘Man of the Match’ Moeen Ali taking the final wicket. A total of 81,739 spectators attended the five day contest. GOLF: American Jim Furyk created history last Sunday by becoming the first golfer to card a round of 58 in a PGA tournament, doing so in the final round of Traveller’s Championship in Connecticut, USA.

GREAT WIN: For Liverpool who beat Barcelona in the ICC.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Knocked out of Olympic singles.

Take Note My pet hate, one-eyed football supporters, especially those so-called armchair fans who don’t watch any club apart from Manchester United! Football is only a game for God’s sake, founded in 1863, and it’s played in over 200 countries worldwide. Come on, get a life - there are plenty of teams around better than MU!

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Prodigal son returns By Matthew Elliott WHILE Mathias Pogba quietly plies his trade up front for Partick Thistle in sunny Glasgow, his younger brother Paul officially became the world’s most expensive signing on August 9, returning to Manchester United from Juventus for a record €105 million. The summer’s most anticipated and protracted move, which had seen Pogba linked with United’s city rivals, represents the first time an English club have smashed the world record since Newcastle paid Blackburn Rovers a king’s ransom of £15 million (approx €20 million) for the services of Alan Shearer in 1996. Since then the transfer record has steadily increased with the €50 million mark crossed when Hernan Crespo moved from Parma to Lazio in 2000, a record promptly destroyed by Zidane’s 2001 Real Madrid signing for €75 million. The current Madrid manager’s record held until Cristiano Ronaldo departed Man Utd in 2009, later joined in the Spanish capital by Welsh record-breaker Gareth Bale in 2013 for €100 million, a far cry from countryman Ford’s record-smashing £30,000 move to Sun-

derland in 1950. It’s an interesting turnaround for the 23-year-old Pogba, compared favourably with Patrick Vieira and yet to reach the peak of his powers, who first arrived at United as a promising teenager following a controversial move from Le Havre. Frequently battling with Alex Ferguson, who later admitted it was a mistake to let him go, Pogba left the club under acrimonious circumstances when his contract expired in 2012 with Juventus delighted to snap up the restless prodigy desperate for games and goals. Although new manager Jose Mourinho’s fervid enthusing over Pogba’s potential to restore a despondent Man Utd is predictable, the club have made a statement this summer. The absurdity of paying such a vast sum for a player they let go for virtually nothing is a curious nonevent quickly subsumed into the circus that is modern football. Now they have Mourinho, Ibrahimovic and Pogba set to focus their energies on their first premier league match against

Bournemouth on Saturday, fans are hopeful that the Moyes and van Gaal years prove nothing more than a postFergie hiccup. But after a glorious 2015/16 season which saw a gutsy, gritty Leicester shock the football establishment, making a mockery of their big-spending rivals in the process, absolutely nothing can be taken for granted. MATHIAS POGBA: Set to return to Man United.

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19th Hole Golf Society match report ON Thursday August 4, 2016 the 19th Hole Golf Society played a pairs Texas scramble at the beautiful Aguilon Golf Resort, with a twist, only the drives were used as a scramble all the following shots were played as an individual stableford. John Kennedy and John Briddon certainly picked up the format quickly winning the pairs competition with an almost obscene 85 points, with John Kennedy scoring 47 of them. Nigel Greenwood and Geoff Smith took 2nd position with 80 points. Nigel also got a couple of Nearest the Pins and the Longest Drive on the 6th. Results: 1st John Briddon and John Kennedy 85 points 2nd Nigel Greenwood and Geoff Smith 80 points 3rd Doug Birrell and Chrissie Dow 73 points 4th Mike Esposito and Zeta Denyer 72 points Nearest the Pins 3rd Nigel Greenwood 6th Longest Drive Nigel Greenwood 8th John Briddon 12th Dave Denyer 15th (in Two) Nigel Greenwood 17th John Briddon Twos 12th Hole Dave Denyer and Doug Birrell 17th Bob Tagg The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information call 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.