ISSUE NO. 1670
6 - 12 July 2017
COSTA DE ALMERÍA
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CLASSIC: Crowds gather at the Mojacar Classic Car Rally. ALMERIA CITY: Has reduced its debt to a slightly more manageable €90 million.
Provincial debt nears €500 million
Deep in the red By Matthew Elliot Councils across Almeria are badly in debt, owing banks almost half a billion euros. Figures just released from the Spanish Ministry of Finance show that the province collectively owes €460 million, posing a serious obstacle to future investment. Among the most debt-ridden municipalities is Albox. Despite its small size, the town
ranks third on the list of the province’s worst offenders. The council owes just shy of €21 million to various banks. El Ejido is deepest into the red, owing a staggering €182 million, more than double the capital, Almeria City, which has reduced its debt to a slightly more manageable €90 million. Despite having nine times the population of Albox, Roquetas de Mar fares rela-
tively well, owing only €13 million. Bank statements across the Almanzora Valley make for woeful reading, with Macael owing €13 million and Huercal-Overa’s debt rising to €10 million. Nijar’s council owes a hefty €16 million while Mojacar is also seriously in hock to financial institutions. In terms of relative population Turre comes bottom of the table. Though the council’s
overall debt is small, it actually amounts to €2,460 per resident, more than anywhere else in Almeria. For comparison Albox residents owe €1,848, those in Pulpi owe €526, and Roquetas homeowners owe just €146. The silver lining is that the overall debt of Almeria’s 103 municipalities is now €12 million lower than it was in 2015. Just 23 councils don’t owe the banks a penny.
MOJACAR celebrated its first Classic Car Rally with an estimated 140 vintage vehicles arriving from all over Almeria, and even far flung parts of Spain. Organised with the help of Mojacar Council’s tourism board and the local Autor shop, the rally was a huge success with dozens more cars than expected. Revving their engines just in front of the Mojacar Sports Centre, the classic contingent put on a show for the pueblo, touring the streets with an eclectic variety of models. The oldest was almost a century old, being registered in 1920. All cars were at least 25 years old. Among the stars of the show were a Seat 600, Bentley, Chevrolet and BMW E30. Maria Jesus was named the top young driver with her Seat 1430. Manoli Garcia and Indalecio Garcia won veteran driver awards for their Seats 127 and Seat 600 respectively. Juan Gomez with his Bentley S1 and Antonio Jose with a Seat 600 Abarth won the best restored car awards.
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Motor mayhem TRAFFIC control measures will increase this weekend with almost 300,000 car journeys expected across Almeria. Helicopter surveillance will monitor rural roads, especially those used by cyclists.
Love trio SUPERSTAR singer David Bisbal tweeted his visit to the Alcazaba with three ladies, his daughter, mother and girlfriend, showing off Almeria’s most famous monument to his nine million followers.
Real time NEW electronic panels at bus stops are up and running in Almeria. They provide real time information on timetables using GPS installed on buses and will soon be rolled out across the province.
By Matt Ford KING FELIPE VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are set to travel to the UK for their State Visit from July 12-14. It comes as the British Royal Family announced that Prince Harry is to undertake his first official role during their stay at Buckingham Palace. The young prince will escort the Spanish guests on a tour of Westminster Abbey on the third day of the whistle-stop tour, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will perform no official role. He will accompany the pair as they lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior before being taken on a brief tour of the Abbey by the Dean. The king and queen will also receive the customary Horse Guards Parade and a state carriage procession along the mall before a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street. Felipe will address MPs and Lords in the Palace of Westmin-
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241 years since the US declaration of independence celebrated this week
ster and speak alongside Queen Elizabeth at the traditional State Banquet. The event was originally due to take place from June 6-8 but was postponed in light of the UK General Election in which the Conservative Party saw their commons majority crumble. It will be the first State Visit by the Spanish royals since that of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in 1986, and it remains to be seen whether Felipe chooses to
raise the thorny issue of Gibraltar. During a 2016 United Nations speech he said: “I invite the UK, on this first occasion at the UN after Brexit, to end the colonial anachronism of Gibraltar with an agreed solution between both countries to restore the territorial integrity of Spain.”
A DRIVER cruising along the N-340 at Los Gallardos was forced to slam on the brakes and jump out of his car when it suddenly burst into flames. Firefighters raced to the scene on Sunday afternoon, quickly extinguishing the blaze before it spread to nearby bushes, sparking a potentially dangerous wild fire. The incident occurred at kilometre 522 in the direction of Murcia. There were substantial delays as police and firefighters cordoned off the scene. Fortunately, the driver escaped unsinged and there were no injuries. The car, however, was completely destroyed in the flames. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire started due to an overheated engine.
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Crossed wires cause fire A COLLAPSED and outdated cable was identified as the cause of the huge fire which broke out in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. More than 70 hectares of land were destroyed before 63 firefighters backed up by helicopters extinguished the blaze last week, with more than 100 people evacuated. Guests at the Hotel El Sotillo were asked to leave their rooms for several hours.
Flagged up BEACHES across Almeria received a Blue Flag boost with the formal delivery of the coveted symbols of cleanliness to the six municipalities awarded for their spectacular seasides. Almeria won a total of 27 blue flags this year, making it officially the second-best province in Andalucia for clean beaches and blue water. Almeria City, Roquetas de Mar, Adra, Carboneras, Mojacar and Nijar were the six recipients.
Brit boost A DELEGATION from Jet2 holidays touched down in Almeria for an official tour of the province and its top holiday highlights. Eight professionals from the low-cost UK airline were treated to a guided trip by the tourist office. The firm will play a central role in bringing what is expected to be a record number of British tourists to the province this summer.
Milky Mary A CATTLE ranch which doubled as a marihuana plantation was raided by the Guardia Civil. Police seized a total of 192 plants as well as elaborate electrical, air conditioning and irrigation systems from the site near Lucainena de las Torres. The sophisticated set-up also included halogen lamps, drip irrigation, refrigeration tubes and filters to mask the smell.
Rainbow road A PLAN to combat homophobia across Almeria is still not in force despite being drawn up in 2015. PSOE councillor Ines Plaza called on city leaders to finally implement the proposal after one Almeria residents association revoked its permission for recent Gay Pride marchers to
SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...19 With over 70 million tourists visiting the country in 2016, Spain’s airports are booming, as Madrid and Barcelona both ranked in the 2017 global Top 10 compiled by travel compensation experts AirHelp.
MADRID’S Adolfo Suarez MadridBarajas and Barcelona’s El Prat airports placed seventh and eighth respectively in AirHelp’s passenger satisfaction survey. The former remains the most sizeable airport in Spain covering 3,050 hectares, and also includes the country’s biggest terminal. The iconic T4 building was designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners and features a bamboo linear roof structure, plus a series of cutting-edge environmental measures designed to significantly reduce energy consumption. In addition to trailing Madrid in the
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customer service stakes, Barcelona airport is also the second-largest in the country despite having been extended twice since a major expansion for the 1992 Olympic Games. Until 2008 the internal Barcelona-
Madrid shuttle service was the world’s busiest route with 971 services per week in 2007. The schedule was reduced with the opening of the high speed AVE train line in February 2008.
THE Huercal-Overa carnival has been declared an official event of public interest, meaning it will be afforded legal protection and even potential funding. By do-
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BAD PLANNING: Huesca-Pyrenees Airport.
MADRID-BARAJAS airport topped the 2016 passenger chart, after 50.4 million travellers passed through the hub, while 44.2 million were handled by Barcelona-El Prat in second place. Completing the top five were Palma de Mallorca with 26.2 million, Malaga-Costa del Sol with 16.7 million and Alicante-Elche with 12.3 million voyagers. Among these, Madrid was the only airport to register annual growth of less than 10 per cent, with Malaga and Alicante both increasing by more than 15 per cent. The Huesca-Pyrenees Airport saw the least traffic with just 95 passengers, a nosedive of 193.7 per cent since 2010. It was designed to carry snow-seekers to Pyrenean
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walk through the neighbourhood at the last minute, sparking allegations of homophobia.
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WITH a population of 46.5 million, Spain has more airports (52) than provinces (50). Among these, 47 are managed by state air navigation manager AENA, but only six - Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Gran Canaria, Alicante-Elche, Tenerife Sur, Gerona, Bilbao and Murcia - are profitable.
ing so, councillors will be able to promote it as a tourist destination and attract lucrative foreign interest. The carnival has long been declared an Intangible Heritage of Andalucia.
Coming clean FIVE busy playgrounds in Garrucha were given the go-ahead for summer. The town
Motor mystery finally solved POLICE arrested a Campohermoso man believed to be responsible for smuggling countless stolen engines from Almeria to Morocco. Guardia Civil agents placed a tracking device on his truck, following him all the way to Algeciras before surprising him as he tried to board a Morocco-bound ferry with dozens of stolen engines. They then raided his Campohermoso greenhouse, finding evidence of a substantial operation dedicated to repackaging stolen car, tractor and truck engines for resale to North African gangs. Police were tipped off by suspicious neighbours who heard trucks coming and going to the greenhouse at all
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hours of the night. Meanwhile reports began flooding in from local farmers of stolen car, truck, tractor and van engines from all across Almeria. Suspicions quickly fell on the 38-year-old local man, identified only as R E M. Officers tracked his movements and surveyed the greenhouse until they were sure they had their man. In addition to the stolen haul boarding the ferry they found generators and other farm-related engines in the greenhouse which he coud not account for. They believe he was an integral part of a wider criminal gang that is likely still in operation.
recently invested €20,000 in bolt tightening and cleaning projects to make sure they passed their annual safety checks. Works and services councillor Jose Antonio Gallardo said “security and cleanliness is a priority for us, especially where children are concerned.”
Parent trap A WOMAN who left her two-year-old daughter baking in her car for almost 90 minutes faces two years in prison. Prosecutors are also exploring the possibility of jailing the toddler’s grandmother in the wake of the incident, reported in EWN (issue 1669), which saw the tot face temperatures of 50°C.
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Sport 79
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1669 of the Euro Weekly News Costa de Almería edition, including 60 local stories.
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Making memories trip to Disneyland Paris for Leo the Lion INSPIRATIONAL cancer fighter Leo Bermejo from Almeria is heading to France with his family for a magical, memory-making five-night trip to the Disney theme park. A fund launched late last year - and taken up by the Euro Weekly News with subsequent widespread publicity reaching hundreds of thousands of people - raised enough money to send him to the United States for cutting edge proton-beam therapy in Oklahoma. But a recent MRI scan has confirmed the cancer has returned and is growing quickly in different areas of the original cavity. Speaking about the trip Mum Karen said, “I don’t feel one bit excited. I am sure we will all have fun but deep inside our hearts we will know that it is the beginning of the end for Leo. “Now we are being forced to think about life without him which seems impossible at the moment. His smile brightens our day every day, his happiness and positivity makes us all better people.” She went on to say, “I am sure emotions will be all over the place. I will watch other families with their healthy children feeling envious. Why can’t that be us? Why is it my baby boy that has to go through this. “He has fought so hard but he has never stopped smiling and he has never shown that he is ready to give up.” The family will travel to Manchester first so that Leo can say ‘hello’ to his friends there. Then they will all travel to the Disney resort for five nights. On their return to Spain the family will start arranging palliative care for brave Leo.
BRAVE LEO: Has never stopped smiling.
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The State of the Nation IT appears that there is the start of a major power struggle within the Conservative party as Prime Minister Theresa May appears consistently out of her depth. Various ministers are sniping at each other, either directly or indirectly and it looks as if Boris Johnson is lining up against Philip Hammond, two of the favourites to take over from Mrs May if she is forced to resign. Initial discussions on Brexit haven’t been terribly successful and there is still no agreement about the future of British passport holders living in the EU or EU passport holders living in the UK although it appears that Britain is prepared to continue to honour medical arrangements including the EH1C card for holidaymakers. David Davis walked away from his first meeting with EU negotiator Michel Barnier leaving more questions than answers and the threat of the ‘divorce bill’ if accepted could mean that Britain could have been better off financially by staying in the EU for another decade. The Labour Party has revelled in the fact it can appear united and take pot shots at a struggling government which turned to the DUP for support when in fact it could have relied on the absenteeism of Sinn Fein MPs to allow it to rule as a minority government thus saving taxpayers £1 billion.
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Pique up the pieces FC BARCELONA defender Gerard Pique, 30, and pop star partner Shakira, 40, caused a stir at Lionel Messi’s wedding in Stars causing a stir. Rosario, Argentina last Friday. After joining a host of stars at the lavish ceremony, Pique reportedly lost €15,000 at a local casino, while his Colombian squeeze sparked a social media storm by choosing a dress she had previously worn for a fashion shoot.
Daddy’s girl TIFFANY ARIANA TRUMP, 23, youngest daughter of United States President Donald Trump, has been making waves in Marbella after jetting in on a private plane for a break with boyfriend Ross Mechanic, 22. The couple stayed at the Puente Romano Hotel and were reportedly accompanied by agents from the US Secret Service.
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HE has sold more than nine million records and 30 million singles worldwide. And superstar DJ David Guetta seemed inspired by 2009 hit ‘When Love Takes Over’ as he frolicked with model girlfriend Jessica Ledon on Formentera island near Ibiza. The 49-year-old split from wife of 22 years Cathy, with who he has two children, in 2014, and has been dating the Cuban temptress for over two years.
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Jess for the record But the pair clearly remain besotted by one another as they shared a series of steamy embraces on a luxury yacht after 24-year-old Jessica slipped into a barely-there thong bikini before leaping into the crystal clear water as David captured the moment on his phone. The French maestro has just released a smooth funk remix of
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SHE’S been described as famous for being famous. But 36-year-old former It girl Paris Hilton certainly looked the part as she hosted the Foam and Diamonds Opening Night Party at the Amnesia nightspot in Ibiza. Having slipped into a plunging sheer gold dress decorated with sequins, the hotel heiress completed her outfit with a diamond choker and sparkling crown. AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Shane Warne, Her 32-year-old beau Chris Zylka, 47, is thought to be holed up in a stunning manan actor and model, opted to dress sion near Marbella after he took to Instagram to down in black t-shirt and matching caption a photo: ‘Home for the next 10 days in jeans. Spain, time for some rays & a swim!!!!!!!!’ The couple have been dating since the He is in Andalucia to celebrate daughter turn of the year and shared a cheeky emBrooke’s 20th birthday with his other kids brace in front of the cameras before joining Jackson and Summer, the quartet later posing Shane with hi thousands of revellers inside the famous together at the Gibraltar border. s kids. club.
Bruno Mars’ Versace on the Floor, and he plainly possesses some debonair charm of his own as his curvaceous partner showered him with hugs and kisses. It comes after the couple made their relationship public at a 2016 French state dinner at the Elysee Palace in honour of Cuban President Raul Castro. Chris Zylka/Instagram
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Off his brolly HE has described his teams as playing heavy metal football. But 50-year-old Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s softer side was on display as he relaxed on party island Ibiza with wife Ulla Sandrock and friends. At one point the charismatic German was seen sporting a bizarre multi-coloured parasol on his head before he posed for photos with fans. He later lounged on an outdoor bed sipping Champagne and smoking, clearly relaxed after recently signing Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah from Roma for a club record fee. The Scouse club have eight pre-season friendlies lined up before the Premier League campaign gets under way, starting against Tranmere on July 12.
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Modern medic A VIDEO game is helping young people in Nijar understand the dangers of alcohol and drug addiction. The question and answer format blasts away stereotypes and provides hard hitting information on substance abuse.
Bay watch POLICE reinforcements are in place across Almeria until August 30. More patrols will scour beach and tourist areas for anything from pickpockets to potential terrorists.
Poor pier PLANS to revamp El Cable Ingles, the railway pier built a century ago, were called a trick to deflect attention from Madrid’s poor investment in Almeria by PSOE politicians.
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NOW that the dust has settled the verdict is that Mojacar’s La Noche Romantica celebration was a runaway success. Hotels hung up no vacancies signs as thousands of people streamed into the streets underneath the stars and more than 1,400 heart shaped balloons. The Romantic Night party took place on the summer solstice at the end of June. It saw hundreds of S p a i n ’s p r e t t i e s t p u e b l o s join other villages in France and Italy for a coordinated midnight kiss. Guinness Book of Records evaluators are now checking whether it was the biggest kiss in history and can enter the record books.
ROMANTIC NIGHT: Mojacar was packed all evening. Mojacar was packed with the entire evening a sell-out for hotels, bars and restaurants. A film crew from Television Española covered the whole evening and will submit the footage for a competition to find the top romantic town later this month. Their film will be broadcast on television for Mojacar residents to relive a wonderful night.
Revellers enjoyed a midnight fireworks display and local shops did terrific business as thousands of people poured into Mojacar from all across Almeria. With such staggering success the stage is set for a rep e a t n e x t y e a r, w i t h L a Noche Romantica likely to become one of Mojacar ’s major attractions in the future.
35,000 emergency service staff will be on hand to monitor the World Pride celebration in Madrid
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Crime runs in the blood By Matthew Elliott
STASH: Drugs and weapons seized at Palomares home.
FIVE members of the same family, including a child under 14, were arrested during a police raid at a Palomares address. Guardia Civil agents found almost one kilo of cocaine, a revolver, ammunition, cash and 260 grams of marihuana. Police had staked out the family home for two months before conducting the raid. They watched as large numbers of drug addicts entered the apartment block, staying for a short time, before leaving.
With a warrant and details of the drug ring’s operation in hand, they stormed the property, arresting all five members of the crooked clan. Excepting the child the other suspects were aged between 19 and 39. Dubbed ‘Operation Vicoco’ the investigation resulted in a sizeable haul. The revolver was active and stripped of its serial number to prevent identification in case of use. The four adults were jailed without bail, with the minor being reported to the juvenile prosecutor.
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Silver medal NIJAR’S female futsal team finished runners-up in the National Championships. The sport is similar to five-a-side indoor football. Nijar ’s players travelled all the way to Madrid to compete.
Fine wine GLOBAL wine connoisseurs heard at a special conference that, at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,000 metres, Almeria boasts some of the finest wine-growing soil on the planet.
Boom town SIXTY young pupils from Mojacar’s music school and the junior town band gave a terrific performance at the Centro de Usos Multiples to celebrate the end of the school year.
School’s in SUMMER school in Mojacar is underway and is fully booked with a record number of youngsters aged three to 12 signing up to swim, practise music, and learn English until August 25.
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10% of all inheritances in Spain were renounced last year, with the number of people choosing not to accept their inheritance reaching the record figure of 38,791 in 2016. In 2007 it was 11,048. The main reasons are the debts inherited along with the assets, and high levels of Spanish succession tax payable by the inheritors. Spanish succession and gift tax is calculated on and paid by each recipient. It is due where the recipient is resident in Spain, or if any asset being inherited or gifted is a Spanish asset. Under state rules the applicable rates range from 7.65% to 34%, and tax free personal reductions vary from €15,957 for descendants, ascendants and spouses, to €7,993 for siblings, nephews and nieces, step-children etc, to nil for everyone else. Multipliers can take the tax rate higher in some cases. The autonomous communities are allowed to amend the rates, allowances and rules in their area, and some regions have higher tax burdens than others. You need to be clear on whether local or state rules apply to your heirs, and keep up-to-date as local rules can change
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Record number of renounced inheritances in Spain
By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks one year to the next. The region with the highest percentage of rejections in 2016 was Asturias with 16% and the lowest Aragón with 7%. Murcia had the 5th highest percentage with 12.5% (1,080 people renounced their inheritance compared to 208 in 2007) and Comunidad Valenciana was 11th with 8.7% (3,609 people
compared to 851 in 2007). Spanish succession tax must be paid within six months of the date of death. This does not leave much time for heirs to sort out the paperwork and find the funds to pay the due tax. When calculating the tax liability, debts are deductible from the amount inherited. However, the recipient also inherits the debt associated with the asset and is responsible for paying it off, as well as the tax bill on the balance. It is possible to accept an asset without having to pay creditors more than its value. You can opt to renounce an inheritance in Spain, and avoid taking on the debt, but you have to renounce the whole inheritance. If you simply renounce the inheritance, you are not liable to the succession tax. But if you renounce
it in favour of another person two tax liabilities arise - you still need to pay succession tax, and whoever you pass it to has to pay gift tax. This is why ‘deed of variation’ does not work in Spain. Let’s say you leave a Spanish property equally to your children John and Mary. John decides to renounce his inheritance in favour of Mary. He will pay succession tax on his half, while Mary pays succession tax on her half, plus gift tax on the amount she receives from John. Structure your assets to remove debt where possible, and take steps to lower succession tax for your heirs using compliant arrangements. There are more opportunities to mitigate tax on investment capital than on property. Some people opt to downsize in their later years or sell and move into rental property so
they can invest the funds in taxefficient structures. Wills, succession law and inheritance taxes are complex areas; you need specialist, cross-border advice. Your adviser should get to know you and your aims, so you have peace of mind that the inheritance process will be as simple as possible for your heirs and they will be well supported. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com.
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Black flag risk CONCERNS over the proposed extension of M o j a c a r ’s p r o m e n a d e were raised at an urgent meeting in Madrid. PSOE councillors were joined by chiringuito owners and other opposition groups during the sit down with the national director for the Costas, Raquel Orts. The alliance expressed fears t h a t t h e c urren t blueprint would dramatically change Mojacar for the worse, disrupt chiringuito and beachside businesses, and negatively im-
pact the coastline. They have proposed a variety of alterations, including narrowing the new pedestrian walkways and the extended bike lane. This they claimed was both cheaper and would save jobs. The extended promenade also came under fire recently from Ecologists in Action. The green group said it would be forced to slap Mojacar Playa with a black flag if the village goes ahead with the controversial plans.
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Help wanted ONCE, the Spanish charity for blind people, famous for its national lottery, is seeking volunteers in Huercal-Overa to help with its new programme assisting people with everyday care, daily walks and company.
Care bears RESCUE: Medics get ready for a busy beach season. POLICE and lifeguards joined forces to practise their lifesaving skills on Nijar’s Agua Amarga beach. The heroes-in-waiting timed themselves rescuing a troubled bather from the water and speeding them to an ambulance in the annual exercise. Under the watchful gaze of beach councillor Alexis Pineda they managed a fastest time of just one minute and 36 seconds. The exercise in-
volved an actor suffering an apparent heart attack and collapsing under the waves. In just over 90 seconds the man was taken from the water, whipped into a stretcher, fixed with a collar and had an oxygen mask applied as the ambulance got ready at an easily accessible point. The rescue operation went the Full Monty with police patrols clearing the AL-5106 highway as the ambulance
raced the actor to the Carboneras medical centre. Councillor Pineda congratulated the rescue teams on their effectiveness and said the exercise proved that bathers were safe across Nijar’s beaches this year. Nijar is planning to repeat last year’s safety success, with no fatalities recorded over summer, an unusual feat in Spain where hundreds die each year.
DOZENS of unemployed youngsters in HuercalOvera attended classes on care for the elderly. As the nation ages, care homes and other community initiatives are providing more jobs to younger generations.
Flying solo LOCAL business leaders across the Almanzora Valley launched a new strategy to promote the region as a distinct tourist destination within Almeria and bolster the Valley's economy.
All over ACTIVE ageing workshops wrapped up in Palomares and Guazamara after helping hundreds of senior citizens socialise and exercise for a successful five months. New classes are expected after summer.
Two attack POLICE arrested two local men with long criminal records who stole a mobile phone from a Canjayar bar then assaulted the victim when he confronted them outside, putting him in hospital.
Top shops A HUGE new El Corte Ingles is planned for a 35,000sqm space in central Almeria near the La Salle school, which itself has secured planning permission to build a new premises.
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Guardia Civil launch summer campaign for safer vacations THE Guardia Civil has launched a campaign, with the title Ten Hints, which seeks to encourage responsible behaviour while tourists and residents enjoy their well-deserved vacations. They have produced 17 short video clips which look at safety for individuals and regard for the environment in public and holiday areas. The advice has been placed in five different categories, all
of which appear to be overlooked at times during the summer and when an element of holiday ‘excitement’ makes people forget the obvious. In addition to the actual advice, suggestions are made as to the specialist divisions of the Guardia Civil, who are responsible for different areas of policing. Firstly, the organisation reminds holidaymakers of the importance of protecting the environment and animals. This
includes not leaving dogs in hot cars without water and ventilation, individuals not throwing burning cigarette ends away (due to the strong possibility of starting a wildfire) and reminding all that rubbish of any type (including dog excrement) needs to be removed and disposed of properly. The next topic covered is that of travel by road - which many people do - from holidaymakers travelling to second homes on
the coast, to first time visitors driving hire cars. The most important advice is never drive having taken alcohol or drugs, use seat belts at all times, respect the speed limits and never text or use a mobile phone when driving. Don’t make it easy for burglars, especially at home in this very hot weather, by leaving windows and doors open, (particularly when you are sleeping) and be alert to possible thefts on the streets, as mobile phones and bags can disappear in
the blink of an eye. Many tourists enjoy the outdoor life but too many go hiking or climbing with inadequate clothing, (especially footwear). The advice is to always take sufficient liquid and wherever possible, a mobile phone in case of accidents. Every summer, reports abound of people drowning
ADVICE: Be careful on the water.
(often when caught in treacherous tides or from the shock of diving into very cold water) and children need to be watched at all times, both in the sea and when near swimming pools. The water can be dangerous so don’t drink and then go swimming at night and be careful when out with boats or hiring jet skis. All of the hints are really quite obvious - but for some reason, when holidays come, common sense can be in short supply - so remember to be careful and save expense, discomfort and possible death as well as upset for all of the family, be sensible!
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Horn honkers DRIVING schools from Albox joined hundreds of others in dispatching 300 vehicles to Almeria City t o t o o t h o rn s against woeful testing hours. No practical tests are available from Mondays to Wednesdays.
Fire lesson FIREFIGHTERS fresh from c o m ba t i ng 1 9 wild fires in 2017 alone will teach 1,330 pupils from 18 schools across Almeria about the dangers of forest fires, and what to do if they see one.
Blurry balls MORE than 1,500 players co mp e t e d o v e r 1 0 days i n t h e S p a n is h Table Te n n i s C h a mp ionships held in Almeria. The t o u rn a me n t in volved 4 5 t a b l e s a n d som e o f E u ro p e ’s b e s t players.
Super queues NEW tourist information offices in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar are being flood e d wi t h a r e c o rd numb e r o f t o u r i sts . Numb e r s h a v e l e a p t from 2,500 to more than 5,000 expected this year.
Sales frenzy SUMMER sales season is now underway with 1,000 jobs having been created. Estimates suggest that people will spend more than €10 million across Almeria enjoying discounts of up to 70 per cent.
Mad soldier A SOLDIER from Almeria shot his neighbour in the leg, accusing him of having a fling with his sister. Police sped to the scene in El Puche and have charged the man with attempted murder.
HUNTING bans in some of Almeria’s specially protected natural areas should be revoked according to a Popular Party (PP) proposal. Conservative politicians say new bans on hunting in Tabernas, Sierra Alhamilla and Sorbas upend traditional cultures and paradoxically threaten conservation efforts. A proposal from the party to amend the law described current legislation as ‘arbitrary’ and ‘unjustified.’ The law passed in the Andalucian parliament last
Hunters return fire November, banning all hunting except that expressly permitted by government officials. The PP argue that controlling animal populations, protecting crops, keeping access roads clean, and maintaining water supplies are among dozens of necessary activities that hunters previously
provided free of charge. Now, they argue, councils will have to step in, at great cost and likely doing a substandard job. Party spokeswoman Carmen Crespo said their amendment enjoyed the support of hunting societies. She also claimed that red partridge and rabbit populations are now facing extinction
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due to uncontrolled numbers of mountain goats and wild boar competing for resources. “It is counterproductive to ban orderly hunting” and will lead to “palpably negative consequences from a conservationist standpoint” she told MPs in the Andalucian parliament. There are an estimated 25,000 hunting licences active across Almeria. Crespo said the vast majority of hunters always hunt responsibly.
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Man stabbed POLICE are searching for witnesses after a 23-yearold man was stabbed while intervening in a brawl in Berja last Saturday night. The victim remains in serious condition at Torrecardenas hospital.
Cruel father
FREEDOM: The rescued owl moments before he was released. A YOUNG owl rescued by a walker in the Sierra de Gador has been released back into the wild by environmental agents. The bird was an eagle owl, Spain’s largest nocturnal predator, and spent just one day being minded by vets before its release in the Mirador del Valle del Andarax.
The specimen was found disorientated by a walker who contacted the emergency services. Experts soon arrived and transferred the young male to the Los Molinos Clinic for evaluation. Also known as the Eurasian-eagle owl, the species typically inhabits woodland areas in Spain and
can grow to 175cm in length. Environment delegate for Almeria, Antonio Martinez, said the collaboration of citizens in rescuing wild animals across the province was vitally important. Anyone who finds an injured animal should immediately contact emergency services.
A MAN who kept his wife and young daughters captive in their Almeria home faces eight years in prison. They spent three days locked inside before police intervened.
Mini farms DOZENS of families in Pulpi were awarded for their orchards with a variety of prizes. The ceremony marked the sixth anniversary of an initiative to encourage local households to grow fresh produce.
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RBL Albox It’s raining cats! Branch July 2017 TWO open meetings recently have concerned the benefits of being a Legion member and living in Spain. The information provided at both these meetings was very useful and well received by those present. The speaker at the next Members meeting, on Thursday July 20, will be Chairman Ken Matthews. His speech is on 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, May - August 1944, Battle of Casino, to the liberation of the south of France, to the Greek Civil War. This month on Thursday July 6 the branch returns to the Bar Oasis (near Price Busters), for their coffee and tapas morning, starting at 11:30. Good food, good chat, do go along, it’s fun! Please note that there will
not be any meetings in August. New members are welcome to join the branch at any of the meetings. Contact Membership Secretary Sandy on: 648 049 491 or email stuck er99@hotmail.co.uk The Legion does vital w o rk p ro v id in g p ra c tic a l support to serving men and women, veterans (ex-service of all ages) and their
families. The monies raised in Spain stay in Spain, to help our beneficiaries here. The legion is here to serve you. Get in touch for advice, information and guidance on: 676 451 780 or assis tance.rbl.dns@gmail.com. You can contact Chairman Ken Matthews direct on: 679 605 320 or ken. matthews10@gmail.com.
DESPITE the current hot spell ASPA have been flooded. Yes, in less than a week they have had a list of 17 cats and kittens that need rehoming. Due to this there is a real need for a cat charity in the Almanzora area. ASPA have received hundreds of dogs and the kennels are not really a suitable place for all the cats. They have been abandoned behind bins, on the road, at shops etc. In every colour, shape and size, all will make excellent, easy-to-care for pets and probably pest controllers as well!
There are 17 cats and kittens that need rehoming.
Please take a look at the cats on the APSA Facebook page, call 664 730 289 or speak with the APSA volunteers at Los Llanos Saturday market.
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DESPITE the fact that it was the hottest night of the year so far and the event clashed with the Noche de San Juan events, more than 140 persons visited the FACE (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone) Summer Night Market, which was held at Bar Kubatin in Arboleas on Friday June 23. Stalls were offering visitors everything from jewellery to hand crafted painted tiles. MACS (Mojacar Area Cancer Support) and the Arboleas Walk for Life teams were in attendance; their people were on hand to answer questions about the sterling service both charities provide. Furthermore there was a tombola and raffle operated by FACE. Hungry and thirsty visitors were well catered for by the staff of the Hostel Meson. Entertainment provided by Smooth FM’s Ray Peters and Charlie, the English Singer in Spain, who both performed throughout the entire night. The night markets are always popular locally and as always the main aim was to raise money for the various charities that FACE supports. This event was no different
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AT THE NIGHT MARKET: FACE presents ‘The Little Owls’ representative Gaye Lazell with €1,000. with more than €720 being raised. The main aim accomplished, it was not all about fundraising. Money was also presented to deserving local causes. Grupo Scout 106 del Saliente, based in Albox, were
Your Belgian estate agent at the coast!
presented with five tents valued at €500. Karen Revel, President of Harmony Community Support based in La Alfoquia, was also presented with €500. This will assist Harmony in being able to carry out the good work they
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ave a busy weekend Estate, a charity concert was arranged featuring the fabulous Bella Luna, who travelled down from Alicante to perform
RAISING FUNDS: FACE President Carrie Green (far right) presents five tents to members of the Grupo Scout 106 del Saliente valued at €500. perform throughout the area. A donation of €1,000 was made to Gaye Lazell, who was representing ‘The Little Owls.’ This will be used to purchase further items of equipment and paraphernalia, which will be used by clients that ‘The Little
Owls’ Support. Finally FACE presented the team from MACS with €1,052.95. This will pay for a complete new set of uniforms for all the volunteers that work in the five MACS charity shops in Albox,
Huercal-Overa, Mojacar, Los Buganvilleas and Turre. All the uniforms will carry the FACE logo. On Saturday June 24, FACE were again on the fundraising trail. At Legends Bar on the Poligano Llanos de Arboleas
at this one-off event. A fabulous evening was had by one and all and a further €324 was raised.
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At the moment FACE is desperately trying to recruit new members for its committee. If you would like to join this dedicated band of volunteers or would like any further information on FACE please contact in the first instance, through the FACE web page at www.facecharity.com or through the FACE Facebook Page.
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Spanish Costas are busier, brighter...
In living
Has life become better or worse on the Spanish Costas over the past 30 years? Armed with industrial quantities of Factor-50, author and former resident Terence Kennedy hit the carretera to find out. FLASHBACK: Calle San Miguel in Torremolinos, which was among southern Spain’s original popular tourist destinations.
CHANGING FACE: Calle San Miguel remains popular with locals and tourists alike to this day.
IN the early 80’s, hit by a super sales pitch so hard that if it had been the Titanic the iceberg would have sunk, we bought ‘our dream home on the Costa.’ Back in the old days some property salesmen were so persistent that once they got a foot in the door, they would keep it there until gangrene almost set in. We quickly realised - after buying while still a few years short of our 40th birthdays - that we had personally jumped the gun in our own life pattern, and in doing so only succeeded in bringing down the average expat age in our urbanizacíon from 66 to 65.5. So after completing a book project we eventually sold up and moved on. Last month - three decades on - we returned to a noticeably busier, brighter and bronzer coast. But has life improved in southern Spain over all those years... for more than perhaps the cement manufacturers? According to the famous French proverb, ‘Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’: the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Well hasta la vista baby; if it weren’t for the street sign where we once called home, we felt we could have been on a different planet entirely. Where our hills were alive with cicadas, now it’s cement mixers and a toll road, and what we paid for our house now barely buys a bike-rack. Where Brits formerly arrived at the airport laden with baked beans, Angel Delight and Marmite, those who still insist they won’t eat ‘foreign muck’ can now buy their own imported choice items in even the smallest supermercados.
Tourism magnet The statistics are truly astonishing: when we left 30 years ago, officially there were just 250,000 foreignborn people living in Spain. Today, deep breath, it’s 4.5 million, or some 10 per cent of the nation’s entire population. The UK’s Financial Times says Spain is the most favoured destination for other Europeans considering moving, chas-
Si señor! A truly enviable lifestyle THERE’S no denying the magnificent quality of life in southern Spain today, with more foreigners than ever able to enjoy it in an era of enormous mobility and cheap travel. It actually cost us on our visit more to park our car at our home airport Toulouse than the price of the flights from France. And once settled into the holiday mode where else, for instance, could an everyday gal afford to buy a ‘genuine’ Gucci bag on the beachfront or if you prefer Louis Vuitton - with the label changed following a quick dab of glue. “No problem señor!” Where else can one live in a t-shirt and shorts for the majority of the year... and skin-cancer be damned? Where else can you browse happily in fleets of shops called ‘Toda Una Euro’ and
not actually find anything priced at a euro? Where else can you brave the throngs of car-hire touts at the airport on arrival and be offered a week’s rental for a breathtaking €1.80 (but then read the [very] fine-print: ‘Mandatory insurance €200’)? Looking back to the 80’s and crossing the dreaded coastal carretera used to be a dice with death. But now all you have to conquer is vertigo as you stride across the overpasses. There are also many more shops of more variety including the top designer brand names as well as numerous Chinese bazaars that are the equivalent to the ‘open-allhours’ corner-stores in the UK. Further food for thought is provided with more restaurants and cafes of every
persuasion than even a customer on steroids could handle. There’s a lifestyle our forefathers could only dream of, in a country where many still believe it is one’s birth-right to sleep for three hours in the afternoon and keep the children out long past midnight. Equally intriguing - especially to anyone ‘of a certain age’ - is that in the main all bar and restaurant toilets can be used by the public, whether customers or not. That dovetails perfectly with the first rule of becoming a senior citizen: never pass a public toilet…
FLASHBACK: The Plaza de la Costa del Sol in Torremolinos with Fiat 500s the car of the day in the mid 70’s. The old photographs featured are courtesy of Torremolinos Chic Facebook page. Readers with old
COASTAL ROUTE: The N340/A7 Carretera is the Costas’ land link to the main resorts throughout Spain.
local photographs which they want to share should contact es-es.facebook.com/torremolinoschic.
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and more bronzed than 30 years ago
memory
SKYLINE CHANGE: Carihuela Beach today, with Torremolinos a much-changed but everpopular resort with tourists from all over Europe. ing what The Economist in London says is now the world’s 10th-highest quality of life. The British authorities estimate that the real population of Britpats living in Spain is far bigger than official Spanish figures suggest, at anywhere up to a million. And around 800,000 are permanent residents. Are you as gobsmacked as I was to learn from the BBC that, contrary to popular belief, only 21.5 per cent are in fact over the age of 65?
Never mind the residents, how about the tourists? As the world’s second-biggest tourism magnet after France, Spain has seen numbers rocket to a staggering 75 million annually. That’s a whole heap of suntan lotion and Ambar Especial Lager, especially on the Costas! But let’s not wear any rose-tinted glasses. The Spanish coast in the 80’s was already far from resembling that fabled and quaint little fishing port with a few bobbing boats that was Torremolinos,
FLASHBACK: Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos when the resort started becoming popular with tourists, initially mainly from Scandinavia. when its first hotel opened on the Costa del Sol in 1960 and helped along with other key resorts of the time to unleash today’s torrent of tourists. Even by the time we hit the coast in the days when shoulder pads and big hair dos were in fashion, and when Wham, Donna Summers and Stevie Wonder were in the British pop charts, you had about as much chance of finding a summer car park space in the major resorts as you did of winning El Gordo.
Sunny outlook to taxing thoughts IN a globalising world Spain may cling on to its unique and familiar habits. But for how long? One amazing change noted since the 80’s is how industrious the otherwise laid-back Spanish appear to have become. The Spanish actually spend more time working than many of their counterparts in Europe: 1,691 hours each year while the British put in 1,674 and the Germans just 1,371, says the OECD. These days statistics also show that almost 60 per cent of Spaniards never have a siesta. Yet some things have stayed stubbornly the same, including Spain’s agonised relationship with Gibraltar.
I found it almost comforting that, just as decades ago, one can still whizz along the carretera and see The Rock rising magnificently out of the mist, yet not encounter a single road-sign pointing to it until virtually within sight of its ‘OTT-English’ teashops and red telephone kiosks. Nor are many expats (here’s looking at you, the Brits) apparently any more fluent in the local language than they were 30 years ago. One quick survey recently showed that a third rarely or never meet Spanish people, apart from in shops and restaurants, and that 60 per cent speak little or no Spanish. Indeed, we met one Brit who is
ABOUT THE AUTHOR IRISH journalist, author and addictive traveller Terence Kennedy lived briefly on the Spanish coast with his Dutch wife Elise in the early 1980s, after crossing some 76 countries in a
The song of the cement mixer was already pervasive, as Spanish speculators fell over each other to colonise vast tracts of coastline and were steadily forced further and further inland. As land pressure increased, buying into a complex which ‘overlooks the sea’ could mean you’d need to drag your bucket and spade several kilometres each way to get there, up hills which would make ideal Land Rover testing ground. To an outside eye at least, the worst of the excesses are now past though the development continues apace (and amazingly to this once-burned writer at least, the often-maligned timeshare is actually experiencing a resurgence). Fewer deserted building skeletons bear witness to the at-times greed and hopeless optimism of the 80’s.
Amazing beaches
GOOD LIFE: British expats enjoy the Spanish lifestyle... but many still speak only English. endearingly restricted to ordering petrol in one of the three or four amounts he can actually ask for in Spanish. Even so he has comfortably lived life in Spain for more than 15 years after a near lifetime working in the Far and Middle East after heading abroad following the still clearly remembered UK miners’ strikes and three-day week.
Citroen 2CV for no apparent reason. He has worked variously as a newspaper reporter and columnist, a ‘spectacularly inept’ railway clerk, a rock and jazz drummer, a radio and television scriptwriter and announcer, and a
Having at times lived in tax-free states he wistfully points out the only thing nowadays easily obtainable untaxed in Spain - following the 2008 recession and a tightening of council belts - is the sun. “But hey ho,” he jokingly says. “That’s a small price to pay to feel the sun on my back for eight months of every year and to have London less than three hours away.”
magazine editor. Among his books, the eccentric story of their oddball travels was published as ‘A Nonsense of Direction’ (now out of print but due for re-publication as an e-book). When static, the two now live in SW France.
EU rules have made it marginally less of a paperchase for expats to live here (but who knows for the Brexpats from 2019!). Additionally much of the previous corruption has been stemmed as some of the worst offenders - including many mayors and compadres - languish under the state’s hospitality. Polish up the crystal-ball and what might the Costas look like in another 30 years, when the only way this observer might be around is in an urn? Residents and visitors alike will certainly be fatter, echoing the global obesity trends which are already so flabbily obvious here. It will be (even) hotter thanks to climate change, with Mr Trump’s petulant blocking antics a mere speed-bump in history. Contrary to what you might expect, the currently at times choked summer highways will be quieter and the air will be healthier, once the dawning of the electric car truly has broken. And keeping fit might mean power-gliding along the growing boardwalk networks along the Costas on walker-drones. The amazing beaches will still be packed, the beach bars passed from generation to generation will no doubt still be doing a roaring trade, the UK’s Daily Mail will still insist Germans are buying up 99year leases on beach deck chairs, and among more sensible Europeans, the Brits will still be burning to a bright-crimson crisp as further proof of constantly living the dream or of a great holiday visit.
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AXARQUÍA
A route that’s a riddle Photo by Finestrat town hall
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ELAINE BROWN (CENTRE): Awarded for her incredible services to the community.
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By Linda Hall FINESTRAT’S Tourism department has updated its Descubre Finestrat route. The route, set out in a leaflet written in English as well as Spanish, leads visitors to the Old Town where they will find information panels giving full details of Finestrat’s most emblematic spots. To make the itinerary more fun visitors are asked to look for clues and answer riddles along the way, explained Juan Francisco Perez, who is both mayor and Tourism councillor. “There are now more questions and the riddles have been adapted to the children taking part,” he said. The leaflets are available from Tourist Info in La Cala, the Information kiosk on the beach and in the Plaça del Poble in Finestrat town centre.
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Timber!
Cold comfort
Celebrity visitors
Bank job
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Calle Ferrandiz in Malaga after a large branch broke free from a tree and fell onto a nearby vehicle, narrowly missing a student at the nearby Our Lady of Grace School.
DENIA’S town fiestas begin this Saturday and bulls will be involved. Running and grappling take place in an arena enclosed on three sides, with the quay forming the fourth and humans and animals invariably falling in.
A PREGNANT Abbey Clancy and footballer husband Peter Crouch who had something of a renaissance with Stoke City last season were on holiday on Mallorca. The couple are now expecting their third child.
THIEVES broke into a branch of the Santander bank in Urbanisation La Marina. It appears that the window had been blown in with some sort of explosive device as thieves then entered and targeted the ATM machine.
Party poopers
Down tools
BUSINESSMEN are outraged in Torremolinos after the council announced another food fair to take place this weekend, complaining that the events are damaging businesses which pay tax all year round.
CONSTRUCTION work involving noisy machinery is banned in Finestrat until September. This is the first time that the town hall has imposed this type of restriction following resident’s complaints.
Last laugh
Religious targets
More police
Home grown
A 29-YEAR-OLD British man has died two days after jumping off a Spanish party boat in Mallorca. Spanish authorities say that they believe he suffered a heart attack upon entering the water.
GUARDIA CIVIL officers who raided a country house outside Mula, Murcia uncovered an illegal marihuana farm, with 669 plants. After arresting three people, they also discovered 4.3 kilos of dried buds ready for sale.
Palma population
Airport thief
A JUDGE believes that one of the four suspected Daesh supporters arrested in Mallorca was planning a massacre in the Inca town square similar to the recent knife attack in London.
A SERBIAN aged 58, operating in the arrivals area of Alicante airport, was arrested by police, for two thefts of cash and items worth more than €20,000. He targeted tired Russians who had just flown in.
MARBELLA Local Police have seized 2,400 doses of nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, in the trunk of a car in Puerto Banus. Police have announced that the owner will not face charges.
A TWENTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Moroccan arrested for robbing an Alcoy mosque is also suspected of stealing a relic containing a bone of San Hipolito from a Cocentaina church. Entering via the roof he allegedly also stole silver items.
Ambassador’s visit
Safer beaches
New Nóos
From behind
BRITISH AMBASSADOR to Spain, Simon Manley, travelled to Malaga to present the British Empire Medal to retired journalist Liz Parry. The award which was announced in the New Year’s Honours list is for services to the British in Andalucia.
FOUR Local Police officers will be patrolling Villajoyosa’s beaches this summer until September 15. This is the third summer that the unit will be on duty from 11am until 7pm, providing security on the beaches.
THE prosecution in the Nóos case in an appeal against the sentence handed out to Iñaki Urdangarin is looking for a significant increase in jail time. The prosecutor proposes an additional six years and three months.
A BRUTAL attack took place in one of the Kabila tents at the Rojales Moors and Christians festival and police are calling for witnesses. The victim was attacked from behind by an assailant who fled the scene.
Cliff-hanger
Tree killer
Hit and run
Port to starboard
A THIRTY-NINE-YEAR-OLD mountaineer has been rescued and taken to the Costa del Sol hospital after damaging his back following a climbing accident on the Manilva Canyon in Malaga.
THE Valencian Community’s first known case of the xylella fastidiosa bacterium has been detected in Guadalest. The pathogen, which has destroyed olive groves in Italy, was confirmed in Mallorca last November.
A HEATED dispute between a married couple and a man they knew who was driving in Palma turned nasty. The driver tried to run them both down, injuring the husband before powering away.
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IN order to improve access and traffic safety, the Torrevieja Council is making changes to the roads leading to and inside the port. The council apologised for any initial inconvenience but believes the result will be worthwhile.
Garden of delight THE new botanical garden Det una- Cueva de Ner j a, whi ch cover s 26,000 square metres is now open thanks to an EU €2.6 million grant. Visitors will see four different zones and a lake.
Pleasant welcome ALMUÑECAR has been vot ed one of t he t op 50 tourist spots in the world for friendliness and welcome according to a survey by Spanish travel hub minube.
Beach beauties CONTESTANTS taking par t i n t he Mi ss Wor l d Malaga 2017 competition have paraded in bathing suits on the beach in Torre del Mar. The final is due to be held in Velez-Malaga on Saturday August 5.
Life savers THERE were a few days when t her e was no l i f esaving service on Motril beaches. This was due to a last minute resignation by the company undertaking the work which will now go to the local Red Cross.
Dump fire A FI RE at t he Punt o Limpio, a waste disposal site in Almuñecar, reportedly took around 50,000 litres of water before being brought under control by local firefighters
OAP beach A VERY speci al seni or citizens beach has been opened in Torre del Mar where those of a certain age can enjoy a quiet relaxed time.
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Actor’s passing
Welcome news On the up
ACTOR Michael Nyqvist, has passed away in Stockholm at the age of 56. His family said he died from lung cancer. The actor was known for his roles in ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ and ‘John Wick.’
SWEDISH fashion house H&B has boasted better second quarter profits than expected with net profit up 10 pe r c e nt. It is re porte d to be dow n to be tte r c os t c ontrol a nd more stores opening.
Book boycott KENYAN leading author Ngugi wa Thiong’o has joined the boycott of the annual Swedish book fair because an extremist newspaper is going to be present. In April, more than 200 Swedish authors said they would boycott.
Stuck in port A CYBER-ATTACK affected Maersk’s 76 shipping container terminals around the world with Gothenburg harbour being severely affected with containers still unable to be moved over 24 hours later causing major delays.
Michael Nyqvist.
THE Dutch gay rights organisation, COC, said they welcome news that the German parliament has voted to legalise same-sex marriage. The Netherlands opened up gay marriage in 2001.
Unfair test A FEMALE firefighter has gone to the Dutch human rights body claiming that the new firefighters health test discriminates against women as it does not take into account the physical differences between men and women.
Getting active PENSIONERS are living longer and in better health than they were 20 years ago. According to the statistics office, one out of every six aged between 65 and 75 is a member of a gym, pool or sports facility.
Doping test SCIENTISTS from the Centre for Human Drug Research report that the banned cycling drug known as EPO, does not actually affect cycling performance during their tests.
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SAME-SEX marriages will be legalised in Germany after MPs voted in favour of the move. It means same-sex couples will have full marital rights and will be allowed to adopt.
Climate pledge CH ANC E L L OR An g e la M erk el said the EU must make the Paris
climate change policy work and make it even more successful now President Trump has pulled the US out of the climate pact.
German gangs MEDIA reports suggest that mafia gangs from Sicily are moving to Germany following financial proble ms in Italy and the c ountry’s
clampdown on organised crime.
Takeaway detonator A MCDONALD’S branch in Berlin was evacuated after an ‘explosive device’ was found. A gas canister with a detonator was found inside with police evacuating and later disarming the device.
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POLICE arrested a man for trying to ram a car into a crowd of people in front of a mosque in Paris. He tried to flee the scene but was arrested and said he wanted to avenge Daesh attacks.
THE mother of a Belgian backpacker found dead on the Thai island of Koh Tao, has questioned the suicide verdict. Her daughter’s body was found half-eaten by lizards on the island where there has been seven tourists found dead in the last three years.
Future work STATION F is the new start-up incubator opened in Paris; the world’s largest. It aims to help new and fledging businesses under guidance of digital giants. Entrepreneurs will pay €195 a month for a workstation in the venue which also includes bars, an auditorium and meeting spaces.
No jail A WOMAN has escaped punishment despite being found guilty of helping her Iranian refugee boyfriend escape from the migrant camp in Calais and get to Britain on a boat she bought for €1,000.
Self driving ANTWERP is to test self-driving cars in 2019. The city is one of five European cities chosen to take part in the tests.
Pension plan THERE are calls to implement the government’s pension reform ‘without delay’ and not wait until 2030 to reach the threshold of giving legal pensions at the age of 67.
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A DRUNK train driver missed his first stop on his route from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, leaving shocked passengers missing their stop at Nevers. An internal enquiry is being launched.
THE criminal court in Brussels has sentenced 12 human traffickers to three to eight years in prison and have been fined up to €2.1 million for trafficking up to 100 refugees.
CEO of the Danish Film Institute, Henrik Bo Nielsen, is stepping down from the position he has held for 10 years. He is moving on to CEO of the museum group ROMU in the autumn.
Staying strong DENMARK and Georgia have celebrated 25 years of diplomatic re lat i ons, r el easi ng a j oi nt statement emphasising how the two countries will continue to work together to strengthen economic relations.
Going home ITALY has intervened in a Danish case and rescued a dog that had been ordered to be put down as the dog was an Argentinian mastiff considered dangerous under Danish law. It has been allowed to return to its home country of Italy.
New workers A REPORT has shown that more than a third of Danish companies have struggled to find suitable new employees in the past year which could soon begin to impact the development of Danish companies.
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Boeing 737 NORWEGIAN AIR has welcomed two new Boeing 737 Max Dreamliners in Seattle, USA and is the second company to receive Boeing’s new 737 Max model.
Unhappy hour LOOKING for a bad night out? Try the Dissatisfaction Bar in Oslo’s Storgata, which promises an unusual night out with every hour being unhappy hour and an entrance which is extremely difficult to find.
Electric bus A NEW automated electric bus is set to hit the streets of Oslo next year with local reports saying it can also be ordered by passengers via an app.
Airport delays PASSENGERS suffered delays, missed flights and left baggage as technical problems hit Oslo Airport creating long queues. A broken x-ray machine also meant baggage could not be scanned.
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THE Spanish electricity supplier Iberdrola is to invest €2 billion in a programme to modernise distribution and introduce digital electric meters across the country. This is part of an ongoing project which has already seen the installation of 9.5 million digitised meters and this will now be extended by a further four million. Part of the cost will be covered by a significant loan recently agreed between the company and the European
is the amount that Iberdrola is receiving as a loan from the European Investment Bank to modernise energy delivery.
Investment Bank (EIB) in a bid to meet new legal obligations to upgrade meters and to improve the quality of the service offered. In addition to the improvement in
MINISTER OF EMPLOYMENT: Fatima Bañez.
Robbing Peter to pay Paul AN announcement has been made by the Spanish Council of Ministers that it will need to find an additional €9.5 billion to pay July pensions. Minister of Employment Fatima Bañez explained that in order to pay the bonus July pension the government would have to lend this money to Social Security with €5.986 billion coming from government and €3.514 billion coming from the steadily shrinking ‘pension piggy bank’ or the reserve fund. The total required to make
service being offered to consumers, it is forecast that the ongoing project will create in excess of 6,000 new jobs with workers either directly involved in installation and upgrading
The problems in BMN’s balance sheet have gone to Bankia, which also has its own load of bad assets,” according to Bridget Gandy of Fitch Group, on merger of two Spanish banks.
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the July pension payments is €17.218 billion so in order to be able to meet government obligations, the loan which is interest free and does not have to be repaid until 2028 is absolutely vital. There are 9.5 million pensioners who receive their normal pensions in July together with this extra summer bonus which is slightly more generous than the British winter fuel bonus that expatriate pensioners do not receive if resident in Spain.
BUSINESS EXTRA
Santander service CUSTOMERS of Banco Santander will be able to make payments from their debit or credit cards using some Samsung Galaxy phones. Samsung Pay is a new option which can be used at establishments that allow contactless card payments.
Dock strikes THE unions representing dockers and employers have reached an agreement which will mean the end of strikes and protests. The new laws introduced at the behest of the European Union caused major problems but with employers guaranteeing jobs, the situation is resolved.
Prices down AFTER a period of monthly consumer price rises at 3 per cent, May has shown a marked reduction to just 1.9 per cent. This drop is due to a drop in the cost of oil which is reflected in lower electricity and petrol charges.
New smart Chinese App THE giant Chinese company Alibaba has signed an agreement with Spain’s second largest bank BBVA to introduce a new payment App into Spain. Chinese tourists will now be able to use the Alipay mobile App through BBVA’s Smartpay
service to pay for certain items online. Shops around Spain are now being encouraged to sign up with BBVA to allow those with Alipay to use the App whilst shopping and thus increasing their attraction to Chinese visitors.
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or in production of the material associated with the work. As this latest upgrade is rolled out, it will see work taking place in Aragon, Asturias, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra and Valencia. According to Iberdrola and the EIC, this work will contribute towards a much more reliable delivery of electricity as well as contributing to making its generation and distribution more environmentally sustainable.
New debut on MAB THE company which owns La Cañada shopping centre in Marbella has been listed on the Alternative Stock Market (MAB) with a valuation of €2 billion. General de Galerías Comerciales (GGC) owns another five centres throughout Spain as well as many smaller properties. Share price was set at €79 and the company which is now considered to be the most valuable of its type on the MAB has proven to be an attractive investment as it generates significant rental income and owns all of its properties without any bank borrowing. GGC chooses its own sites, develops them and then controls their lettings so concentrates on projects it knows and understands.
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Pound stumbles on GE2017 result Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
ONCE again the currency market has been rocked by UK political uncertainty, with the general election triggering notable shifts in the pound. In the two weeks surrounding the result of GE2017, the GBP/EUR exchange rate shifted by more than €0.026. The euro’s gains against the pound may have been more substantial if not for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest interest rate decision. What’s been happening? The year 2017 is certainly shaping up to be as full of twists and turns as 2016. While election campaigning was suspended in the wake of horrific terror incidents in Manchester and London, the election was held on June 8 as planned. However, the outcome certainly wasn’t what Theresa May had planned when she called for the election in April. Initially the Conservatives were expected to walk the election, increasing their majority and
OUTCOME: Interesting to see what happens to the pound over the next few weeks. strengthening Prime Minister Theresa May’s hand in Brexit negotiations in the process. But the tide of public opinion turned, and in the end May failed to secure the 326 seats needed to form a majority government. The result wasn’t the continuation of the status quo some investors were hoping for and the pound fell by around 2 per cent as a result. Although the GBP losses were nowhere near as dramatic as the ones recorded in the wake of Brexit, the UK’s even more uncertain outlook
did leave Sterling struggling despite Theresa May’s swift decision to form a coalition with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). The euro did come under some pressure of its own however as the European Central Bank (ECB) cut inflation forecasts. The reduction in expectations for inflation reduced the odds of the ECB opting to reduce quantitative easing or increase interest rates in the near future, limiting the euro’s gains. What do you need to look out for?
It will be interesting to see what happens to the pound as the dust settles over the next few weeks. Although it was boosted by the fact that a higher-than-expected number of Bank of England policymakers had voted in favour of raising interest rates, it was also unsettled as the decision to Brexit negotiations are just beginning, and Theresa May had asserted her commitment to continuing with the discussions as part of a minority government. If it appears that May has lost some of her sway in Brussels as a result of the election outcome, fears that the UK will emerge from Brexit with a bad deal could put the pound under further pressure. However, some suggest that Theresa May has indeed altered her approach and intends to target a ‘Soft Brexit,’ which could help GBP climb sharply. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 150,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.
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WARNER BROS -v- WANDA GROUP A MAJOR disagreement has broken out between movie giant Warner Bros and Spanish cinema chain Cinesa over the inclusion of a trailer with Wonder Woman. The Chinese-owned Cinesa is furious that the Digital Cinema Package file that was supplied to its 45 theatres included a trailer for King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword which is the latest ‘blockbuster’ from director Guy Ritchie, due for August release in Spain and forecast to lose €130 million. Warner’s have taken this action to embed the trailer with the hugely successful Wonder Woman film to try to promote King Arthur and has refused to remove the trailer from the copies supplied to Cinesa. In retaliation, Cinesa has either covered the screen with an apology for a technical problem or let the trailer run without sound or in some cases vision which spurred Warner Bros Spain to issue a tweet giving details of competitor cinemas which screen the trailer in full. Cinesa which is owned by Chinese entertainment company, Wanda has deplored the decision to embed the trailer
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and to tweet the detail of competing cinemas but has also gone on to publicly blame Warner Bros for making it impossible for Spanish audiences to benefit from special offers. The reason for this, according to Cinesa is the fact that rather than take a percentage of the ticket sales for its movies it instead charges a fixed fee for the screening of films, meaning that unless any cinema is prepared to reduce profits, then no special offers can be made. Whilst looking at this dispute from a purely national perspective, with just 45
Cinesa cinemas in Spain, Warner Bros is hardly likely to be particularly worried. However in China, Wanda owns 497 cinemas and 3,947 screens, 661 cinemas and 8,200 screens in the USA and 244 cinemas with 2,200 screens across Europe and this could become a major battle between two giant organisations, especially as the Chinese corporation is also a major producer of films. Time will tell whether this spat becomes a major war or simply disappears with both sides claiming the moral high ground.
AS the economy in Germany continues to boom, there is a skills shortage which has led companies to recruit workers from Catalonia. The state of Baden-Württemberg is acutely aware of the lack of young skilled technicians and engineers and has entered into an agreement with the Catalonian government to train youngsters and then offer them jobs. This is quite a challenge for technicians as they need to be able to speak good German, but the Goethe Institute in Barcelona has been assisting with intensive language courses and provided that applicants accept that the weather in Germany can be less clement than that of Spain, this could be a way forward for the well-educated yet unemployed. Salaries and living standards are good and it is only a 12hour drive or two-hour flight from Stuttgart to Barcelona.
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PSOE abstain on CETA vote AFTER initially indicating that it would vote in favour of the E U -C an ad a Tra d e Tre a ty (CETA), the PSOE Party decided to abstain. This decision upset the minority ruling PP government as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy accused the main opposition of potentially making Spain a laughing stock amongst its colleague states in the European Union. In th e ev en t, w h en th e v o te was held in the lower house of the Spanish Parliament, it went through with 179 votes in favour
and 79 against, so the abstention of the 81 PSOE MPs effectively made no difference. The upper house is dominated by PP senators, so its vote is a foregone conclusion. The European Union voted to enter into this agreement which would make trade between the EU and Canada easier and with less restrictions, but each member state must approve the agreement and then a vote in the European Parliament must ratify the decision before the agreement can enter into law.
Young people earn less than those they replace THERE have been winners and losers in the growth of employment in Spain with workers under 40 seeing a real drop in the value of wages. It would appear that there is a significant difference between the amounts paid to the young and those over 60 according to a report from the National Statistics Institute (INE) which suggests that age and length of service play a huge role in salaries. Although these figures are historical, the information is illuminating as they show that as new workers are recruited to replace those who retire, they will invariably
earn less than those they are taking over from. Average salaries for those under 24 are estimated to be €11,288 which is a massive 5.1 per cent drop on the previous year and in fact all average salaries have been reduced for those up to the age of 50 and it isn’t until they break 60 that the average wage increases by 2.6 per cent. According to the INE report, those who are older and have greater experience are in the main valued by employers whilst younger people are prepared to take lower wages initially in order to obtain work and to start their careers.
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Either shape up or ship out LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT I DUNNO, perhaps it is me. Of course I sympathise with the victims of the Grenfell horror. Of course I find the initial results of the nationwide fire hazard investigations extremely worrying. What I can’t get my head round is all those who are now coming out of the woodwork and using this tragedy to whinge about the conditions they all ‘have’ to live in. Among others, those who reside on the notorious Broadwater Estate are a case in point. ‘Why should we have to put up with these awful slum conditions?’ they whine. Why doesn’t the government (natch!) do something about it? Well just a minute. Ill-advised as high rise accommodation may have been, they were initially built in good faith. The rules governing public buildings were, and are, far more stringent than private projects. None of them began their existence as slum dwellings.
BROADWATER ESTATE: None of the buildings began their existence as slum dwellings. None of them started out covered in graffiti, with lift shafts stinking of urine, or knee high in rubbish used condoms and drug paraphernalia. Flats originally built to accommodate families of four to six persons were never meant to cope with benefit scroungers boasting 10 or 15 offsprings, or jam-packed with scores of ‘sub-lets.’
All these conditions are brought on by those who move into them. Human beings create the enviroments they reside in. It’s time many of these residents started to get their own houses in order, rather than blaming all and sundry for their woes. Stop thinking about their so-called ‘rights’ and start concentrating more on their own wrongs would be a start.
All over the UK there are scores of high rise estates, which are proudly and properly run by local councils and caring tenants. With their carefully tended gardens, playgrounds for the children and hardworking responsible residents, they are wonderful examples of how decent human beings, however diverse their cultures and backgrounds, can live in perfect-
ly harmonious and orderly surroundings. I suggest those who feel all the blame for their ‘misfortunes’ lay outside their own walls, either shape up or ship out. They are a drain on resources, a threat to democracy and utterly useless contributors toward any future of the country that nurtures them. I do feel sorry for the Yemenis. I always found them an extremely happy and caring people. I shall never forget their kindness when I found myself hopelessly stranded in the desert. Believe me, if I’d also known the steel runway reinforcing I helped deliver to that secret Saudi air base, would one day be used to launch death and destruction among them, I would have ‘accidently’ allowed my truck to topple off that extremely precarious mountain pass! (It’s in the book!) Let’s hope peace and tranquility will once again prevail for these likeable people in the not too distant future. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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Flying by the seat of their pants - passengers and pilots 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
AT this time of year, air travel’s uppermost in many people’s minds. Not always a pleasant experience what with queuing, flight delays, ‘misunderstandings’ etc. easyJet recently denied claims that, ahead of a flight from Malaga to Bristol, its pilot announced there was a ‘50/50’ chance both its engines would work, before asking passengers for a ‘show of hands’ whether or not they should take off or stay put - triggering panic on board. easyJet subsequently confirmed the ‘technical issue,’ strongly denying the request for a vote, while one witness said the hysteria may have been a ‘misunderstanding.’ Nonetheless, cabin crew do liven things up with the PA system -
AIR TRAVEL: Pilots can liven things up with the PA system. occasionally at the expense of passengers. On an early flight to Paris, a BA pilot announced: “Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to inform you that this is my very first flight... (long pause while passengers glared at each other in panic)... of the day.” Cue relief all round. BA again: “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard this British Airways flight to Denver. If your travel plans do not include visiting
Denver, then now would be the perfect time to make yourself known to a member of the cabin crew.” A Virgin flight attendant once announced: “It’s customary after a long-haul flight to ask for volunteers to clean the toilets. If you wish to volunteer, please stand up before the fasten seat-belt sign’s been switched off.” And this during the safety briefing on the Canadian airline Westjet: “In the event of a sudden drop
in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop down. If you’re travelling with someone who needs help, put your own mask on first, then help your husband.” After a jet landed at Heathrow in a storm, the Aussie pilot forgot to switch off the PA system. Passengers heard him snigger: “Hell, I need a cool beer and a warm Sheila after that.” As a stewardess rushed to warn him, one passenger yelled: “You forgot the cool beer, Sheila!” All airlines keep handcuffs on board to deal with ‘over-boisterous’ passengers. Maybe a spare pair of cuffs for ‘over-boisterous’ pilots too? Nora Johnson’s psychological/suspense crime thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lie,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.no ra-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Graham Braben, Almería
Viability of sheds MY granddad had a shed. It was full of sacks, various garden tools, some sort of noxious liquids for making his plants into Triffids overnight, oh and a mangle. I’m pretty sure if he could see how sheds are being used today then granddad would be astounded. Although we don’t know for sure, I would guess he can’t get television where he is; I imagine Bolivian prisons are pretty strict! Yes, things in the shed department have moved on at quite apace since granddad’s days of freedom. In fact today there is something called Shedonmics research. Honestly, I’m not making it up; people are employed to assess the economic viability of sheds! I do know how important sheds are though. We lived in New Zealand for a short time and you would often see that a ‘…real Kiwi bloke’s shed…’ was a major selling point for a house. I was never able to find out what happened in them though. But today sheds have taken on a new life. According to Shedonmics experts - sorry, no matter how often I say it, it still sounds like it belongs in a Monty Python sketch. Seriously though, they - not the Pythons but the Shedonomists - say that a third of people in the UK want to renovate their shed so they can rent it out. Which is just as well because the number of people who would like a shedcation - please stop laughing, this is serious stuff!! - has nearly doubled. Forget 5-star hotels or taking to the open road with a tent, people are now looking for a shed away from home. However, it’s not just holidays that have increased the profile of sheds. Apparently, over 10 per cent of men have admitted to planning a surprise for their partner in the shed. You can picture it can’t you? Soft music, flowers and then that most romantic of lines, “Darling, I’ve bought you a new mangle.” Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of 3-400 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
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Count your current blessings Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.
WELC OME t o y o u r J u ly 2 0 1 7 forecast . E v e r y m o n t h I w rite about h o w t h e Ast r o lo g y, N u merology and Tarot for the month ahead effect you, helping you to move forward confidently with your plans. Below is your forecast for July 2017: Astrology: feeling secure • Sun in Cancer: This month the sun is influenced by the sensitive sign of Cancer. This water sign brings the focus to all aspects of your security, from your home to your career. When you earn your living with a sense of joy and purpose, fully understanding the value of what you do, you can make changes to ens ure t h a t y o u d o s o me th in g which truly fulfils you and em-
powers others at the same time. • Get in tune with the moon: This month the n e w mo o n is in f luen ce d b y th e fie ry s ig n o f L e o . T h e lio n e n courages you to tak e ris k s . R emember that security is an illusion, so ask yourself w h en mak in g changes what is at stake. When we fear ch an g e w e b e c o m e c onfined to the safe and familiar. If you knew you would succeed in whatever venture you decided on, what would you do? Ask yourself what your highest aspiration is this month, and then begin taking steps towards your desired goal. The full moon on July 7, influenced by the earthy sign of Capri-
corn, will help you to create a practical plan to achieve your most important goals.
number seven is a mystical and magical number. The influence of this number asks you t o use your imagination to expand your current possibilities. Images are the building bl ocks of cr eat i on. Wi t h your imagination you can transform an i dea i n t o s o m e t hi ng i nnovative, inspiring and successful. The sky is the limit and your imaginings c a n becom e r eal i t y when you take action on your ideas. Your images, backed by correct action, have the power to manifest your dreams. So give yourself permission to dream today!
Numerology: Be the change • Number 7: In numerology the
The Tarot: New opportunities! • The Chariot: When the time is
right and you are prepared to act with courage, good fortune awaits you. The Chariot indicates a period of change and movement. This can be an actual, physical move, or a change in your thinking. Look for the opportunities whi ch pr esent t hem sel ves t hi s month and go with what excites you! Become alert to opportunities by counting your current blessings to help you recognise the riches whi ch sur r ound you r i ght now. Keep your expectations positive and know that you are attracting exactly what you need when you need it. *Your personalised forecast & special offer for July! Book in for a personalised one to one Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Reading this month, based on the unique numbers and planets in your date of birth. Receive a 30-minute reading this month in person, via Skype or Facetime for just £25. Visit www.sallytrotman. com for more information.
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Old summer days and nights! 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.
SUMMERS in the good ol’ days were lazy but packed with adventure. Every now and then someone new came to town and like blood sucking parasites we were on them garnering any bit of news from the outside world. They were all characters. America’s finest dare devil test fighter pilots from the base in Madrid. Wow, could they drink! Friends of some of the folk that lived in the village, which was our only population centre. Politicians related to the elite that got the free houses in the village and then move down to the beach. At one time I counted five MPs within a 10km radius of the town. One of my favourites was an Irish tank commander that won a VC cross, landed on a beach in Normandy and went right thru to Germany. In that typical English fashion he downplayed everything he did, never bragging in the
SUMMER: The days were too hot. slightest or exaggerating to make the story compete with the movies. It took me a long time to get my head into the fact that England was in the war too. They were never mentioned on the movies I had seen back home. When I challenged Sir Deleval about my premonition he slammed dunked me
in a trash can without raising his voice, “funny, I had taken you as being a bit more well read about history,” he barely muttered under his breath, which had the same effect as hitting me between the eyes with a shovel. The next day I searched all the homes for any book about the Sec-
ond World War wherein, if I could not converse, at least sit at the same table as my heroic friends. Life was an everyday learning experience. The summer days were too hot to really get anything done, but the cool of the evenings started well with plenty of cocktails and pleasantly rolled from there until the wee hours
of the morning. If you needed an additional adventure you jumped in the car and drove off to Garrucha or Turre or maybe distant Aguilas. The roads were well patrolled by Guardia Civil gun toting soldiers. They always flagged you down so you made sure you had a bottle in the car to share with them and cigarettes to give them. They looked sinister but were anything but that. If the night got chilly we would drive them to the nearest bar where we could relish them with brandy and small cups of coffee. Damn they could drink but were always good with it. Maybe two months later you’d meet them in a distant market and they would insist upon buying you a drink and enquire in vivid detail what you had been up to in the weeks you had gone missing from their night life. Everything was woven together in a fine tapestry of conviviality and comfort. ‘Tranquilidad’ was the operative word the Spanish liked to use summer days or nights. But really it was conviviality, getting along and letting the time roll.
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A mountain of odd socks Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I’M lying in bed and all of a sudden I hear that dreaded noise. It’s the single tone buzz that tells you that there is one serious bad ass mozzie flying round the room. I wave my arms about like a nutter then there is silence. I reach out and get the mozzie spray that I keep next to the bed. I press the nozzle to protect myself from this kamikaze killer... and nothing! I shake the container - there is plenty in there - I press again - still nada. I don’t like waste and I certainly don’t like wasting stuff that I’ve paid for. The case in question this week is products that come in spray form. Either the old-fashioned aerosol type or the newer environmentally friendly pump sprays. Three times this week I’ve had one sell me short. The mozzie spray was the first, the second was some glass cleaner - this was even worse as I could actually see, in the clear container, how much was left. It didn’t matter how many times I pulled the trigger - not a dribble. The third was a pump action sun cream which just packed up. This one at least I could unscrew and pour it out. So, as usual, I ask the question - is it only me? I’ve had expensive eau de toilette atomizers do it and if you have half a bottle of something left do
you take it back to the shop? Well, of course, you can’t because you could have had it for a few months. So you have to chuck it out. There is one mystery in life which I have been trying to solve for years and to this day have got no nearer to solving this problem. Now I know this happens to every man I know and, I bet, to millions I don’t. So here’s the question. WHERE DO ALL THE ODD SOCKS GO??? I definitely wear two socks and, for sure, I put two into the laundry basket and they are then transferred to the washing machine. And that’s when it happens. One or two disappear into sock land. Somewhere in the world there must be a mountain of odd socks as high as Everest. Where do they go? There was actually a study done which revealed that the average man loses15 socks a year leaving them with loads of mismatches. So, with the average Brit living to 81 it means you lose 1,215 socks over a lifetime costing you about €3,000. By the way, that’s 84 million odd socks just in the UK and with all these statistics and money spent - guess what - no-one came up with an answer. Makes you wonder doesn’t it? The silly season is approaching. The holidaymakers will arrive and nothing will be the same till mid-September. There will be loads of people about and most will be having a fun time with the family but some will act like idiots. But then, of course, that gives me plenty to be grumpy about! Email me mikesenker@gmail.com.
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LEGALLY SPEAKING ITV tests to become stricter AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.
ITV TEST: Increase in fees is likely.
THE ITV test, the Spanish equivalent of the MOT, is set to become much stricter from 2018. Elements being toughened up in particular is the area of pollutant emissions as well as a large part of the vehicle’s security systems that are controlled electronically. The process to enforce the tests began almost three years ago with the publication of a European directive. The Spanish government hopes to have passed the legislation via Royal Decree before this summer to come into force in 2018. The process has been accelerated and reinforced as a result of the so-called ‘dieselgate’ surrounding Volkswagen and the resultant doubts that arose over diesel emissions. Although the changes, aimed at improving inspections of emissions, still have to overcome pitfalls, as they were originally not looking at the control of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted by cars, which is classed as one of the worst air pollutants and which was the main focus of the Volkswagen emissions violations.
Now the CITA, an international working group that works on improving vehicle inspections, has developed its own protocol to adequately measure the NOx as well as detect possible fraud or manipulation in a vehicle’s readings. Field tests are expected to be completed next month and by the end of the year, along with a manual with the maximum NOx limits, the protocols for its measurement and the procedures to verify that anti-pollution devices have not been manipulated, should be in place. With this, Luis Gutierrez, president of the association Aeca-ITV, said the goal of the industry would be to incorporate these protocols “as soon as possible” across ITV stations. In 2018 it is also expected for ITV tests to greater assess security systems under electronic control such as airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners. However, to do this, access to the vehicle’s switchboard would be needed and information about the systems shared, which some say will mean an increase in ITV fees.
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Inheritance tax in Mallorca? MY wife and I are residents in Mallorca and I want to ask about inheritance tax. We are in our 70s and we have a finca here worth about €500,000, and life insurEACH individual Autonom ous Region of Spain has control over inheritance tax. In the Balearics, as of Januar y 1, 2016, r ate s have be e n low e re d. Whe n a re s ide nt be que aths the principal residence to a spouse, it is free of tax up to €180,000. If y our hous e is v alue d at
ance for €20,000 each. We would like an idea of what the survivor would have to pay. Many years ago we made Spanish wills. M.B. (Mallorca)
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€500,000 and your wife inherits your half, this is €250,000. Take away €180,000 and you have a t ax base of €70,000. A spouse has a further deduct i on of €25,000,
bringing the base down to €50,000. The Balearics Region now applies a tax rate of one per cent to estates up to €700,000. This gives you a tax of €500. Whoops, we forgot the insurance policy. The first €12,000 of your €20,000 is tax exempt, so you must pay one per cent of €8,000, or €80, more.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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I don’t exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor.’ By Joan Rivers, Comedian/Actress
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Is someone trying to sidetrack you by casting doubt on a relationship or plan? Something is going on so make sure that you have all the facts. It would be gullible of you to take everything at face value. You have good supportive colleagues and may seek their advice. Be optimistic as the weekend comes and remember your sense of humour.
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If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.’ By Edgar Allan Poe, Writer
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A buck does funny things when does are present.’
Naturist Beaches in Spain WITH temperatures soaring, it’s getting harder to keep cool right now. Perhaps it’s time to be brave, strip off those clothes and head to one of these nudist beaches - no clothes required, but don’t forget your sunblock!
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ragona, which boasts Roman history, winding mediaeval streets and one of the most popular naturist beaches in the country. It also happens to be one of largest naturist beaches in Europe. Its relatively isolated location means the beach and its surrounding area have a fairly low degree of occupancy. It’s a great setting if you enjoy nature. 5. Platja Balmins, Sitges, Costa Dorada The Mediterranean town of Sitges is best known for its International Film Festival and Carnival, which is held annually. The town was popularised during the 19th century when wealthy merchants built their lavish mansions here. Today Sitges is considered the gay capital of Spain and its annual programme of lively and colourful festivals reflect that. Many of the beaches are also gay and nudist friendly, such as the Cala del Home Mort (Dead Man’s Beach) and the mixed nudist beach of Platja Balmins which is between the port of Aiguadolc and Sant Sebastia.
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1. Costa Natura Nudist Resort, Estepona, Costa del Sol Opened in 1979, it’s located just south of Estepona in the Costa del Sol. The Costa Natura resort is on a public naturist beach. It welcomes families and couples and even provides children’s entertainment in the peak season months. The sand and pebble beach stretches out some hundreds metres and gives way to spectacular views of Gibraltar’s Rock and Africa’s Northern Atlas mountain range. 2. Faro de Trafalgar, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz The city of Cadiz is thought to be the oldest settlement in Europe and offers much in the way of cultural heritage as well as sublime beaches. Amongst
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It is all go for you at the moment. Not only will you be particularly clear-thinking but your intellect will be sharp as a knife. Your enthusiasm spills over from your business life to personal matters, leading to a hectic and eventful time all week. When it comes to romance, a positive and dynamic approach stands you in good stead.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) It is now important that you are clear about the person you wish to spend your time with because you may have more than one option. Plans that you started last week are now showing progress. Keeping the pace growing is essential to beat rivals. It is not an easy week by any means but it should not be boring.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A tendency to be emotional because of a setback should be avoided. When you feel the pressure rising, remember that nothing is worth risking your health for. Sound out friends and colleagues to avoid overreacting. It is a week when you realise how someone close is able to be a great help. The question is, can you accept it?
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There is sensitivity in your chart. It is possible to overlook someone who needs your time and consideration. You are not a mind-reader and they may not directly seek your help. Be aware, then, of how others are faring.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) When someone asks you this week where you are going, will you know the answer? You will make progress if you do. If you're not sure, then there is no point in going full steam ahead. This is a week to consider your options on all fronts, particularly in business.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A personal decision needs to be made. No major changes are necessary so long as you have a firm plan. It is not so much that caution is required, rather more that you should give yourself time to consider. In the longer term, you may see this week as a turning point. .
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is a week of planning and making changes. Some things click into place and you realise that you are on your way to completing an ambition. The trick is to manage it without upsetting people on the home front.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Are you putting off a decision affecting others? This is a good time to take the bull by the horns. Keep an eye on finances involving younger people. Sometimes, you are better able to help in other ways, perhaps by giving encouragement or advice.
SAGITARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Your activities this week may seem to be ones best done alone. To a certain extent this is true. However, if you wish to make others feel important and gain their support in the future, you should involve them. You don't have to take advice which is given but be diplomatic when not acting on it. Hurt feelings can cost money.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Are you feeling less positive than usual? We all do at times. If energy is low get out for a long walk in a relaxing place. Perhaps watch a film that raises your spirits. There is about you a kind of regret and fondness for the past, but there is nothing wrong with sentimentality so long as it does not cloud your picture of the future. That can be bright indeed.
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Across 1 Point to friendly crowd (5) 4 Rate all members of the side (7) 8 Cakes mix-up is clear (7) 9 Wept whilst mixing cider (5) 10 Creepy sibling hiding at home (8) 11 Something inherited from an espionage network (4) 13 Off around New York, nevertheless (6) 14 Rags, as in the river (6) 17 Pat's confused about what's gone on (4) 19 Splendid joke I fed into Scotsman (8) 22 Cliff Richard is miffed Elvis started lawbreaking (5) 23 Rider at doctor later (7) 24 Southern shark is skinny (7) 25 Big Bird beheads Snoopy (5)
7 Steps the German amongst the lads (7) 12 About a motor vehicle or train (8) 13 Caps set at different angles (7) 15 Meeting involves information technology in fraud (7)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
16 Regiment in pursuit of support (6) 18 Gets a glimpse of what they confiscate, so we hear (5) 20 Denounce phoney cures (5) 21 Heavy Metal at number one (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 5 represents T and 6 represents Q, so fill in T every time the figure 5 appears and Q every time the figure 6 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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Down 1 Look at Mississippi, it appears (5) 2 Penalty conversion is easily enough (7) 3 Chief to remain as support (8) 4 In part, cruciverbalist endeavours to pay attention (6) 5 Diplomacy is part of the Riot Act (4) 6 Erect or demolish, we hear (5)
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Across 1 Fried potatoes (5) 4 Childhood disease (7) 8 Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another (7) 9/22 Vehicle safety device (3,3) 10 Innocuous or inert medication (7) 11 Bishop's headdress (5) 12 Formal and dignified (6) 14 Protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains (6) 17 Seat for one person (5) 19 Short heavy curved sword with one edge (7) 22 See 9 23 Ape (7) 24 White ant (7) 25 Particular procedure by which something is done (5)
Down 1 Inexpensive (5) 2 Set up for use (7) 3 Refrain from harming (5) 4 Exhibition of cowboy skills (6) 5 Burnt sugar (7) 6 Precise (5) 7 Doctor who performs operations (7) 12 Early wind instrument (7) 13 Cocktail made of gin with dry vermouth (7) 15 Disaster (7) 16 In operation (6) 18 Wrath (5) 20 Snares (5) 21 Range (5)
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Across 14 Quién (3) 1 Guijarro (6) 15 Mediodía (4) 3 Barco (de gran tamaño) (4) 16 Traffic jam (6) 7 Mentira (embuste) (3) 9 Right (not left) (7) Down 10 El más fuerte (9) 1 Tirar (4) 13 Poverty (7) 2 Thieves (8)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
4 Sierra para metales (7) 5 Proyecto (4) 6 Embarazada (8) 8 Cowshed (7) 11 Abierto (4) 12 Well (for water) (4)
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Hexagram
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (REVERT) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ADORES AERATE APOGEE CENTRE CHALET CUTOUT DETOUR GYRATE LENGTH LESSEE LETTER MAKEUP MARAUD POMADE REVERT (10) TEETER TINDER UNLOAD VENDOR
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Fiddle 2 Delete 3 Ridden 4 Caress 5 Inbred 6 Sodden 7 Strain 8 Reason 9 Sneaky 10 Aboard 11 Leaden 12 Ideate 13 Teasel 14 Fixate 15 Cereal 16 Teller 17 Active 18 Neater 19 Bottle
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION TARGET:
TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 14
• Very good: 20 • Excellent: 26
SCORING:
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION elope eloper ahem also aloe hadst hale haled halve halo halos have evade echo echoer deal deals delve dahl dale drool drools droop droops drop drops hole holed hold holds hols hove host hoot hoots hoop hoops hooper hoopoe hops hope hoper hoer chore chorea chop chops crop crops creole crept crate crater sort erato epos egos arvo arch areola areolae atop goos goop goops gear goer goat
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION alar alec alee anal carl clan earl elan lace lane lean leer rale real reel anele areal canal clean clear creel lacer lance learn renal cancel carnal cereal crenel enlace lancer leaner cleaner clarence CLEARANCE
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
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How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
• Average: 5 • Good: 7 • Very good: 10 • Excellent: 12
1 Barato, 4 Asno, 8 Gamba, 9 Niece, 10 Longest, 14 Ducha, 15 Broma, 16 Ojal, 17 Agency.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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1 Bags, 2 Remolacha, 3/15 Tea bag, 5 Sweetcorn, 6 Open, 7 Knee, 11 Neat, 12 Odio, 13 Lazy.
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Across:
1 Sabre, 4 Latimer, 8 Retreat, 9 Broom, 10 Prepared, 11 Hera, 13 Faster, 14 Fidget, 17 Ally, 19 Reproach, 22 Ember, 23 Lithium, 24 Phantom, 25 Smear.
1 Absent, 3 Helper, 8 Speed, 10 Diaries, 11 Silence, 12 Tests, 13 Upset, 15 Brass, 20 Alert, 22 Arrange, 24 Leading, 25 Level, 26 Steady, 27 Feared.
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Down:
1 Strap, 2 Batters, 3 Elevates, 4 Lathes, 5 Tuba, 6 Moore, 7 Remnant, 12 Migrates, 13 Flare-up, 15 Granite, 16 Bedlam, 18 Libra, 20 Homer, 21 Writ.
1 Assist, 2 Steal, 4 Exact, 5 Priests, 6 Resist, 7 Added, 9 Dense, 14 Prepare, 16 Rural, 17 Fables, 18 Large, 19 Yelled, 21 Tried, 23 Never.
App of the week REALLY BAD CHESS A quirky version of the classic board game that mixes up the amount and type of pieces you get each match. One game you might be lucky and get multiple Queens, the next you might be stuck with only pawns. Great app for killing time.
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• Pamela Anderson (50) ‘Blazing Saddles,’ ‘Young July 1 Actress Frankenstein,’ ‘The Producers’ The former ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Robin Hood: Men in star started as a Playboy Tights.’ He belongs to an exclusive club of entertainers as model of the month. She has appeared on numerous the recipient of an Emmy, TV shows, including a Grammy, Oscar and Tony. In recurring role on hit sitcom 1961, his comedy career took a ‘Home Improvement.’ She leap forward when he and Pamela Anderson. fellow comic, Carl Reiner, initially worked as a fitness instructor in Vancouver. created ‘The 2000 Year Old Man.’ • Mel Brooks (91) June 28 Director • Gary Busey (73) June 29 Movie Actor Director of the classic satirical comedies He starred in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ in
1978, and has also appeared in ‘Point Break,’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘Rookie of the Year.’ He was a drummer for country stars such as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson before becoming an actor. He made his film debut in 1968’s ‘Wild in the Streets.’ • Mike Tyson (51) June 30 Boxer A boxing legend who became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in August 1987. He infamously bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a match in 1997. His mother died
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.
when he was 16, leaving him in the care of his legal guardian and boxing manager, Cus D’Amato. Tyson retired from boxing after losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. • Lindsay Lohan (31) July 2 Movie Actress She first gained recognition for portraying Annie James and Hallie Parker in the 1998 Disney comedy ‘The Parent Trap.’ She won several MTV Movie Awards for her starring role in ‘Mean Girls’ in 2004. She began her professional career as a Ford model at the age of three.
Word Ladder LOST
WARS BACK
Move from the start word (LOST) to the end word (WARS) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
CART CARS WARS or LOST LOSS BOSS BASS BARS WARS
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Solution LOST POST PORT PART WART WARS or LOST COST CAST
IT’S New Year 2001 in New York City and Jillian Guthrie, a troubled young journalist, stumbles onto a tantalizing mystery: the same man, unaged, stands alongside Ulysses S Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gandhi in three different photographs spanning 85 years of history. In another part of town, Will - an enigmatic 33-year-old of immense charm, wit, and intelligence - looks forward to the New Year with hope and trepidation. Haunted by his secret past and shadowed by a dangerous stranger, he finds himself the object of an intense manhunt spearheaded by an ambitious Vatican emissary and an elderly former UN envoy, Hanna. During the next 48 hours, a catastrophic event unites Will, Jillian, and Hanna and puts them in the crosshairs of a centuries-old, international conspiracy. Together, the three must unravel an ancient curse that stretches back two millennia and beyond, and face a primal evil that threatens their lives and thousands more.
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1099 – First Crusade: 15,000 starving Christian soldiers march in religious procession around Jerusalem as its Muslim defenders look on. 1497 – Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departs on his first voyage to reach India by sea. 1753 – British Museum founded by an Act of Parliament (opens in 1759). 1777 – Vermont introduces new constitution making it the first US state to abolish slavery. 1778 – American Revolution: Louis XVI of France declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain. 1811 – Venezuelan Declaration of Independence: seven provinces declare themselves independent of Spain. 1865 – US Secret Service begins operating under the Treasury Department. 1885 – Louis Pasteur successfully tests an anti-rabies vaccine. 1917 – British battleship HMS Vanguard explodes at Scapa Flow, killing 804. 1940 – Battle of Britain begins as Nazi forces attack shipping convoys in the English Channel. 1991 – Boris Yeltsin sworn in as first elected President of the Russian Federation. 2005 – Coordinated terrorist bomb blasts strike London’s public transport system killing 52 and injuring 700.
This week in history
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DVD Dunkirk Directed by: Christopher Nolan. Starring: Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance, Harry Styles, James D’Arcy, Fionn Whitehead. Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. In May 1940, Germany advanced into France trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.
Trivia PS Most ambulance sirens were devised to imitate the sound of a woman screaming.
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The prevention or reduction of religious radicalism SIR, As far as I know the majority of religions practised in the UK are hierarchal in nature thereby the Archbishops of Canterbury/York and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland are the leaders of the Protestant faith, The Chief Rabbi of the Jewish faith and the Archbishop of Westminster of the Catholic faith. Due to this hierarchal structure any official religious preacher who goes ‘off base’ is brought to heel by their superiors and corrected. If their conduct does not improve they may lose their positions. Many people are not aware of the fact that the Islamic faith has no such structure as each mosque chooses its own Imam who is not subservient to any higher authority and may not even be formally educated in his own religion. Would it not be an idea to make it compulsory that the Imams of all mosques in the UK are responsible to The Grand Mufti (honestly it is an authentic term!) and his council of, presumably, lesser Muftis who would license each Imam and supervise that his teachings are in line with their accredit-
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ed version of the Quran. This would then eradicate the type of teachings and radicalisation of the likes of the Finsbury Park mosque. Alister Bottomley Pollensa, Mallorca
Heaven’s above. A locked church! WHAT a sad reflection of how low some people in modern society will stoop when a church has to lock up to ensure that either vandals or thieves do not take advantage of open doors.
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A wise move maybe, but also very sad.
I recently visited a church near our home to light a candle for a sick friend, only to discover that the church was bolted, though fortunately the following day when I returned the priest was there and I was able to spend a few minutes in prayer.
LOCKED UP: Various items have been stolen in recent years. It seems the locked door policy was not taken lightly, but with various items stolen in recent years, as well as some vandalism, the powers-that-be decided to en-
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sure future safety. Wise, maybe, but also so very sad. Ted Gallagher Aguilas, Murcia
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Gaining power (Leapy Lee) THOSE five points have been taken from a list of 10 that have all been exposed as untrue. Not enough space to explain on here but to complain labour made it political then you do the same is hypocrisy in extreme. Paul chaloner
Three dead in Torremolinos crash IT’S about time the Spanish government started a reeducation programme for Spanish drivers. The Spanish are lovely people but behind the wheel of a car they are just crazy. Ok! some expats are no better. But the Spanish have no concept or awareness of danger. When they approach a roundabout or a stop sign they have no intention of slowing down or stopping. It’s full speed ahead. Little wonder there are so many accidents. Lloyd Lupin
Comments from EWN online which led to a fatally nightmarish outcome. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. I thought that they are supposed to uphold the law not break it, how can you trust them after this. David Kerswill
Sad ending for shark in Mallorca WHY didn’t they take the hook out of the shark’s mouth and take him back out to sea. The sea is his home not the humans. Should not have killed him. Lilly Spencer
EU citizens must apply Off duty officer allegedly for ‘settled status’ caused Torremolinos crash IF current EU citizens can continue to live in the UK but
SOBERING, and not just tragic, no parent should EVER bury their own child. One only hopes the courtroom castigates him heavily for this horrific recklessness
future ones can’t, what happens when the current ones die? Well, if they own a house and have adult children living in their country of origin, they’ll find they have a house they can’t live in! As new immigrants they would
be refused entry. If Spain reciprocates your families will not be able to move into your Spanish home! They’ll be refused entry! Is that what pro-Brexit expats want? Brian Eagleson
Trialled for kidnapping her dying husband Why has she only be charged with Kidnapping? Her Actions Obviously Played A Massive Part in His Suffering,Deteration & His Aweful Death. Its Gotta To Be Murder....Plain & Simple, Too. Tomas Kirken
Concerns for Brits rights in EU IS it any wonder the electorate and expats are confused. They have been lied to throughout, remember the bus... £350m which will go to the NHS? As for expats getting the same rights in Spain to benefits/housing and healthcare, another lie. Wake up, you choose to be in Spain. So under 65yrs old, you pay + pay + pay Smile that’s the way it is and some governments will exploit this. Tony
SINCE December a dead dog is lying by the side of the road from Los Gallardos towards Garrucha. It’s a podenco, probably abandoned by a brutal hunter, then killed by a ruthless driver, then left to rot. I have talked several times to the Local Police in Los Gallardos who say they have called the institution responsible for removing dead animals from the roadsides, but nothing happens. I have e-mailed SEPRONA (Servicio de Protección de la Naturaleza) several times about this dog, asking if they are responsible for removing it, but no reply. When I tried to send a message from their website a sign turned up saying my e-mail address was not correct, which is nonsense. Does anybody know which institution is supposed to remove these dead animals? I thought rotting animals by the Spanish roadsides belonged to earlier and darker times. Or are they back? Britt Arenander Huerta Nueva, Malaga
No respect I DREAD this time of year because the cycle yobs are out in force, especially on weekends. In towns they don’t stop at crossings, even when people are half way across them because they have no number plate and know they won’t be caught. They pull straight out on roundabouts, forcing cars to stop and they go through red lights. They are all on the clock, trying to knock a minute off their last best time getting from A to B. Michael Hill Trapiche, Velez-Malaga
On the rocks I HAVE been coming to Orihuela since 2001 and got such a shock when I arrived this week to see the rocky state of Playas Flamenca and Cala Mosca. I am a keen swimmer but I don’t know how anyone could negotiate their way into the water on both beaches! The rocks extend well out even to a swimmer’s depth. It is almost literally impossible for anyone to SAFELY enter the water! And to think these beaches have been awarded BLUE FLAG status (or so I believe)!!! Name and address withheld
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Kisses sweeter Trudy Stewart RECENTLY, everywhere I go, it seems there are holidaying couples arguing. Research shows that almost 40 per cent of couples have a row on holiday, with 5 per cent arguing within minutes of arriving at their destination! After all that time saving and looking forward to your holiday, what i s i t t h a t m a k e s u s arg u e when we do finally get there? The intense heat of late has got to be a factor after all, being too hot can make us irritable at the best of times. Add to that the lure of cheap alcohol and you’re well on your way to troubled times ahead. Another fuel to add to the fire is when o n e h a l f o f t h e co u p le spends most of the holiday flirting with t h e wa i t e r / wa itres s a n d checking out the hot bods on the beach.
W h ate v er th e re a s on, toda y (Thursday) is International Kissing Day so get ready to pucker u p in s tea d o f p o uting a fte r I convince you that kissing is important for all of us. Kissing can actually prolong life ! S tu d ie s ha ve shown that men who k is s th e ir p artn ers goodbye b efore le a v in g fo r w o rk, live up to five years longer than those who don’t. The theory is that they’re more relaxed and le s s lik e ly to s u ffe r from stress-related problems and car accidents. If you can’t afford Botox (or you just don’t want to look constantly startled), kissing is a great facial workout. One kiss requires the coordination of 34 facial muscles! The muscle you use to pucker your lips is called the ‘orbicularis oris’ (the same one responsible for pulling off th e d re a d ed d u c kfa c e s o popular in selfies). If that’s not enough for
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than wine to convince you to find your significant other for a quick snog, ki ssi ng can al so l ower blood pressure and cholesterol. PUCKER UP: There are benefits Research has shown both physically and mentally. t hat ki ssi ng r educes cor t i sol , a hor m one linked to weight gain, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Although diet and exercise are the best means of combating these conditions, it can’t hurt to add a spot of tonsil tennis to your daily health regime. Smooching can strengthen our relationship and promote togetherness. The honeymoon period doesn’t l ast f or ever but t her e’s f ew you, ki ssi ng things better than when you can bur ns cal or i es, feel your partner smiling as you boost s t he i m kiss them. mune system, reSo, now you can see how underl i eves aches and r at ed ki ssi ng i s and how m any pains and also prebenefits there are, both physically vents cavities. and mentally, I hope to see a lot Kissing releases endormore of you out there indulging in phins and oxytocin. A paspda’s not gbh! sionate kiss will leave you Until next week, besos xox feeling happy, positive and less stressed. trudystewart75@gmail.com If that’s still not enough
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MACS recognised for its amazing work THE team from MACS cancer support group had something big to celebrate last week, as its work was recognised with a prestigious award. Spanish newspaper, La Voz de Almeria, held its annual ‘Levante Almeriense’ awards ceremony at the recently opened Marau Beach Club in Vera Playa, during which, a handful of individuals, groups and businesses were presented with the accolade. MACS founder and President, Elaine Brown, stepped up to accept the award, presented by Mojacar mayor, Rosa Maria Cano, and in an emotional speech, dedicated it to the team of volunteers and to the many brave cancer sufferers who have formed a part of the MACS ‘family.’ Elaine also thanked those individuals and associations who have made kind donations as well as the numerous collaborators who support the group. As well as this well-deserved award, MACS has achieved a great deal since it was formed. During the past 10 years, the group has helped hundreds of cancer patients and their families in many different ways, with support
WELL-DESERVED: MACS has achieved a great deal since it was formed. through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Originally set up as a small group, with a handful of British expat cancer sufferers meeting to chat and support each other, MACS has grown into a fully-functioning charity, helping people from many different
nationalities, adults and children alike. The group has expanded its chain of charity shops and now boasts an outlet in five towns in the Levante region of Almeria Province. Shops can be found in Mojacar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa. The newest shop in Vera also offers an equipment hire service for
non-cancer patients where various items can be rented for a small fee. With the continued expansion of the group, the team of volunteers has also grown. Dozens of people give up their free time to help in many different roles including patient support, administration, working in the shops and delivering equipment. Elaine has also quietly faced her own personal challenges having battled Non Hodgkin Angioimmunoblastic Lymphoma, twice, (stage three on the first occasion, stage four on the second) and come back fighting, more determined than ever to drive the charity forward and continue to support people suffering with this terrible disease. Elaine’s ultimate goal is to open a hospice in the area, where patients can receive special care, easing some of the pressure from their family and carers. While the reality of the hospice may not be just around the corner, MACS continues to take big steps forward and this latest recognition from a leading media outlet helps plant MACS firmly on the map as a leading association in southern Spain.
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THE Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a British govern m e n t o rg a n i satio n has updated guidance for healthcare professionals regarding metal on metal hip replacements. It wa s k n o wn t h a t th is particular type of replacement whilst very efficient, could cause long-terms softtissue reactions and these new guidelines encourage regular monitoring including x-rays and blood tests of patients who have undergone this type of replacement. Dr Ne i l Mc Gu ire MHRA’s Clinical Director of Medical Devices said: “We h a v e u p d a t e d th e current advice to ensure patients with metal on metal hip implants continue to receive appropriate follow up to detect emerging compli-
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METAL on metal replacement hip. cations should they arise. “Hip implants have positively transformed the lives of many patients who in the past were subject to increas-
ingly severe pain and progressive disability. These use a variety of metal, plastic a nd c e ra mic c omponents. “Although the majority of patients with these metal on me ta l de vic e s ha ve w e llfunc tioning hips , it is known some may develop soft tissue reactions related to their implant. The clinical advice we have received indicates patients will likely have the best outcomes if these problems are detected early, monitored and treated
if necessary. “ If you ha ve a ny que s tions a bout your hip re placement, speak with your GP or implanting surgeon.” Although there is no firm figure of those who might have received such implants, it is estimated that there may be more than 50,000 who have metal on metal hip joints although many are already monitored on a regular basis and countless more are unlikely to encounter any problems.
HOW much alcohol can a person safely have? The amount can vary depending on the person. Their age, weight and any pre-existing conditions alongside the situation it is consumed in (with or without food) and the timeframe of the activity (whether it’s quickly in a short period of time, or slowly throughout the day). In general, it is recommended not to go over 30 grams of alcohol a day for men and 20 grams for women. The way to calculate it is simple. You multiply the amount of alcohol consumed in millilitres by the percentage of alcohol in the drink and times 0.8 and finally divide by 100. This way you can tell how much alcohol you are consuming per drink. What are the short term risks of drinking too much alcohol? Drinking too much alcohol can cause neuropsychiatric disorders which can alter mood and behaviour, cause blackouts and in serious cases lead to comas. It can also seriously affect a person’s kidneys and liver. What are the long term risks? In the long term alcohol can affect almost any part of the body. The organ most usually affected by alcohol is the liver, causing cirrhosis.
However the heart, brain, kidneys and nerves can all be severely damaged by the abuse of alcohol and cease to function correctly. How can you tell you are drinking too much alcohol? Although this will vary from person to person, it can be potentially dangerous to exceed 30 grams of alcohol in men and 20 in women. However if you find yourself needing a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover, have been criticised by other people for your drinking or feel guilty or bad about your drinking; you may want to consider cutting down on alcoholic drinks. Is binge drinking more dangerous than drinking regularly? The high consumption of alcohol in a short space of time is, as mentioned previously, quite dangerous and potentially life-threatening. However, drinking responsibly without exceeding the limits mentioned above does not necessarily entail high risks. On the contrary, moderate, or even daily consumption of for example half a litre of beer or two glasses of red wine can be beneficial. Drinking high percentage spirits or beverages sporadically is also not considered dangerous.
If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com
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Measles case hits Maine MAINE in the USA has reported its first case of measles in 20 years. The patient was diagnosed with measles after travelling overseas and the Centre for Disease Control, (CDC) has now released exact details of where the patient has been and has urged people to seek tests if they were in the same places at the same times. Measles is caused by a virus and is highly infectious. The skin is covered in a rash and the sufferer will have flu-like symptoms. Citizens in Maine have been encouraged to get vaccinated as it can cause severe health complications including pneumonia and encephalitis. The disease was almost completely wiped out of America in the 1960s according to the CDC following the introduction of widespread vaccination programmes. However, there has been more cases of
MEASLES: Is caused by a virus. parents choosing to avoid the MMR, measles-mumps-rubella vaccine due to fears it could cause autism and other side effects.
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All-star line-up confirmed A WORLD class line-up for Spain’s biggest festival has been announced as tickets for the Dreambeach festival sell quickly. The Villaricos beach dance music extravaganza in Cuevas del Almanzora is celebrating its fifth year in 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the top festivals on the planet. Confirmed headliners include Dutch maestro DJ Tiesto, who takes to the Dreambeach stage for the first time. Roundly considered the best DJ of all time, Tiesto will be joined at the five-day festival by a hit list of electronic royalty. Ibiza-based legend Carl Cox will be there on the Saturday night. Perhaps the second-biggest DJ in the world after Tiesto, David Guetta has also confirmed. Chase & Status, Don Diablo, Code Black and Luciano make up an all-star line-up that might be the finest ever put together in dance music history. The festival runs from August 11-15 with the majority of festival-goers staying for at least a few nights and grabbing the thousands of camping tickets available. The music will be non-stop, with the party winding down at dawn only to start up again after noon. Tickets for the full five days cost €90 with a camping option. Those on a budget can buy a single day ticket for just €30. Tickets are still available online but selling fast. Electronic music lovers should grab theirs now to avoid missing the biggest dance event of the year.
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Art never sleeps MOJACAR and Al m er i a residents can visit two art exhibitions being held at the Mi r ador del Cast i l l o t hi s month. Until next Saturday the cul t ur al cent r e wi l l be showcasi ng an ar r ay of work from different artists from Almeria. Most of the pieces will have a Mojacar connection or be inspired by the village. Then, from Sunday July 16 unt i l t he end of t he month, the same venue will
hold an exhibit from Emilio Perez who is an engravings specialist. His work will be shown alongside a stall promoting artisanal and handmade local products. It’s a busy month for Moj acar, whi ch wi l l al so be seeing a three-day oriental festival at the end of July. The Muxacra Oriental Fest will bring belly-dancing and face-painting techniques to the pueblo along with food, workshops and live music.
Night of candles WITH the fireworks of La Noche Romantica still ringing in everyone’s ears, preparations are already underway for Noches de las Velas (Night of the Candles). This year the festival, romantic in its own right, is scheduled for Tuesday August 8 and will once again coincide with San Lorenzo celebrations. Night of the Candles will see all the electric lights in Mojacar switched off. Using only candles, residents and guests will pour out onto the streets to catch a glimpe of the Perseids meteor shower. The Perseids are visible from mid-July to mid-August, peaking around August 12. Mojacar and Almeria Province offer stargazers among the best visibility in Europe to watch the cosmic show.
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VILLARICOS: Iconic beach a fine subject for Cuevas photo competition.
Snapping beach paradise SUBMISSIONS are now being welcomed for a photography competition designed to reveal the hidden beauties of the Cuevas del Almanzora coastline. Entries are being accepted until July 21 and m u st d e p i c t th e ma je s tic Cuevas coast. The c o m p e t i t i o n i s c a lle d K n o w Your Coast and there are plans to organise a photography exhibition com-
piled from all the entrants later this year. The council hopes that budding or expert photographers manage to capture some of the unique aspects which differentiate Cuevas from other coastlines across Almeria. Artistic images of some of Cueva’s lesser known beach getaways or rocky coves will be particularly appreciated
by council judges. Photos may well be used in future advertising campaigns for the municipality, and bolster a future photography career. Anyone living in Spain can participate and photos can be submitted in black and white, colour, digital or analogue. Entries can be made on the council website. The winner will receive a new Kodak PIXPRO AZ521 camera.
Outdoor art marathon WORKS from the painters who took part in Vera’s 17th Outdoor Painting Marathon are on display in the Convento de la Victoria until Monday. The exhibit features paintings from 50 artists of differ-
ent ages and nationalities. Each covers a unique aspect of Vera. Streets, squares, and beaches are all captured on the canvas using different styles and techniques. The artists completed their works under pressure, paint-
ing outside in front of curious crowds with strict time limits. The painting competition itself has become a major attraction over the years with art connoisseurs and locals flocking to the different
scenes to watch an unusual public demonstration of creativity. Highlighted at the exhibition is the piece from Cristobal Leon Garcia, who was awarded first place for her efforts by mayor Felix Lopez.
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JAZZ lovers are in for a treat with a new summer schedule set up by one of Almeria’s top musical establishments. Classijazz in the city centre is fast acquiring a reputation as one of the country’s best local haunts to catch some excellent jazz performances. While the rest of the province winds down amid the summer heat, Classijazz will be holding live sessions on Wednesday nights
throughout July. The new venue has plenty of space and tickets for jam sessions cost just €2. The music covers a broad swathe of different jazz tastes, ranging from classic to funk and big band. On Thursday July 20 the venue will be entertaining Perico Sambeat, an acclaimed Spanish saxophonist, a legend of the international jazz scene. Tickets cost €18 for non-members.
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Exciting exhibits FOLLOWING the success of June’s exhibits, Mojacar ’s Centro de la F uente h a s r e v e a l e d its full sc h e d u l e f o r July. Debu t i n g o v e r t h e w eeken d a n d r u n n i n g until n e x t Fr i d a y i s a painting exhibition from Gonzalo Silvan. His surrealistic works can be viewed from Tuesdays to Fridays from 9am until 1pm a n d o n Sa t u rdays and Sundays from 10am until 1pm. Takin g o v e r a we e k on Saturday is Mariano Urbano whose painting exhibit i o n i s e n t i t l e d Granada y Mas (Granada and more). It will run for two weeks until the end of July. It features colourful classic-themed paintin g s o f t h e g o rgeous city and other Andalucia n h i g h l i g h t s . Viewing times are the same.
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Enjoy free pop-rock festival HEADLINE acts include Leon Benavente and the Corizones as the Pulpop Festival finally returns to Almeria this weekend. The hotly anticipated two-day festival kicks off tomorrow night and finishes late on Saturday in Roquetas’ bullring.
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With a hot line-up, Almeria’s Pulpop Festival is a guaranteed weekend hit. Pop and rock lovers should get along early as tickets are free but space is naturally limited. The first bands start at 8.30pm each evening with a terrific line-up confirmed. Tomorrow night the Corizonas headline. The Spanish pop-rock outfit have toured across Euro p e an d h a v e b e e n c o m pa re d to the W hite Stripes. On Saturday Leon Benavente will close the show. The veteran indie rockers are famed for their live performances and incorporate elements of 80’s post-punk and grunge in their records. Also performing are British four-piece The Spitfires and other acts including Galaxina, Sonograma and Airbag. With free tickets and a hot line-up, Almeria’s Pulpop Festival is a guaranteed weekend hit.
LEON BENAVENTE: Spanish indie act headlines the Pulpop Festival.
Moonlit adventure to raise funds for charity A SPO N SO R ED ‘M oonwalk’ to raise funds for a crucial local charity takes place this Saturday night.
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wi t h f ood and m usi c at Tito’s. There are two options for Moonwalkers out there who wish to keep fit, socialise and raise money for a great local cause. The 10-kilometre hike begi ns at 9pm f r om Ti t o’s while the five-kilometre effort joins them from Big Fat Momma’s at 9.45pm. The Moonwalk is due to finish back at Ti t o’s at ar ound 10.30pm. Ther e t he par t y wi l l continue with food available to satisfy worked up appet i t es, and m usi c t o dance the night away. Fancy dress is optional for those wishing to liven up t he ni ght wi t h som e colour. Sponsor forms can be collected from the five MACS shops acr oss Al m er i a, i n Mojacar, Turre, Albox, Las Buganvillas, and HuercalOvera.
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Dine alone or in secret? M
ANY years ago I was a secret diner. It’s a fad that started in the States - where else - and made its way to the UK. Based on the same principles as mystery shoppers, appointed representatives are given certain places to visit. They then report back to the operators with a complete breakdown of everything that happened during their visit. From the welcome received to the quality of the bread and the flavour of the coffee at the end, all have to be meticulously recorded and sent off. In return, the company reimburses the cost to the inspector together with his fee. Some restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, handle their own in-house diners, who travel the group’s eateries. Other companies and individual operators em-
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GARRY WAITE ploy the services of a company. HGEM in the UK has hundreds of clients and online ‘secretshopping.org’ handles its fair share too. Although I have been asked by colleagues to do a similar thing as a favour on the coast, there is a distinct lack of companies in Spain doing the job. There is SMG, an American backed company and mysteryshopperspain. com both of which operate further north of Andalucia. With industry competition so
intense in Marbella I would have thought a company offering such services would be inundated. For many years I have used the tried and tested ‘comments form’ which asks client to fill in a questionnaire, and in return their names go into a draw for a dinner for two or some such reward. While these are good to compile information - including contact details - it is often an imposition to the client. I have used secret diners in my places, especially when I know that I will not be there, but it has to be someone you trust and with sufficient knowledge. If there are operators out there who feel that they should consider this service there is an interesting article on tabletalktv.com/secret diners. Or, for further information, contact me.
The Great British Menu judges (from left): Oliver, Andi and Mathew.
Game, set menu and match THE Great British menu concluded with a banquet at Wimbledon shown on BBC Two. The fierce competition, tempered by great camaraderie, terminated with four chefs creating the four-course lunch at which I would have liked to have been seated. The chefs were Pip Lacey (starters), a graphic designer turned chef, who runs the kitchens of Angela Hartnett’s Michelin star Murano in London; Tommy Banks, (fish course), Michael Bremner (meat course) and Selin Kiazim (dessert). All dishes were expertly executed and served to a very appreciative gathering of ex-champions, groundsmen, executives and Lawn Tennis Association members. Now here’s the thing! The whole competition was overseen
by three judges. Oliver Peyton, an Irish restaurateur, has been a judge for years and similarly the distinguished food writer Mathew Fort. Having been earning some of my living over the years as a food critic, writer and restaurateur, I can understand why these two are judges but, along with many others, according to some Press reviews, I am mystified by Andi Oliver as a judge. A singer and local radio presenter, her passion for food does not match her co-judge’s comprehensive knowledge and experience. Even so she did bring good value to the programme with her huge personality and laugh.
MY APOLOGIES to George Bernard Shaw, a literary master, who penned ‘the use of exclamation marks in writing is akin to laughing at your own jokes.’ I must be a barrel of self-indulgent giggles!!!
ON THAT NOTE I will bid you farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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I say everything is about company. A gourmet meal with an A*hole is a horrible meal. A hot dog with an interesting person is an amazing meal.” Chris Rock, Actor/Comedian
The top dog ONE of my first ‘gastronomic’ memories was as a kid leaving the cinema with my parents and being treated to a ‘Hot Dog’ from the van outside. Original ‘Street Food’? This Frankfurter sausage, covered with onions, loads of German mustard and tomato sauce was the finishing touch to a great night at the movies! I am sure on a blind tasting I would be able to tell it immediately. My taste buds have certainly changed as I haven’t had one for many years and not sure that I would want one now - but that doesn’t mean that they are not still being served. Just like the fashionable ‘Gourmet B u rg e r ’ t h e r e a r e restaurants extolling the virtues of hot dogs. One such place is the EXTRA ALERT: Just wonderfully named, missing the tomato Dogs ’N’ Dough, in sauce! Manchester. After receiving a bad review on TripAdvisor claiming that their ‘hot dog was small and gone in four bites,’ owner James Black has set up a competition: The Four Bite Challenge. Sixty guests are being invited to eat a ‘dog’ consisting of a 100g sausage and 80g brioche bun in four bites and in one minute. Those that rise to the challenge will win a meal for two... presumably on another day! This trendy eatery also serves other interesting ‘dogs’ including the New Yorker (pastrami, horseradish mayo Swiss and jalapenos) and Enter the Dragon (salt and pepper chicken, char sui crackers, spring onion and sriracha - a spicy mayonnaise); pizzas which include the classics plus the Pig Lebowski (pulled pork, crispy bacon, smoked ham and yellow mustard)and Caribbean Dream (rum glazed chicken, pineapple and peppers). I’m going to contact Mr Black to find out how many people took up his challenge and more importantly how many managed to eat it in four bites and one minute!
7 billion The number of hot dogs consumed during the peak season in the US - from Memorial Day to Labour Day - which adds up to 818 every second.
Garry Waite is a foodie and restaurateur as well as an Hospitality Management Consultant. If you are contemplating setting up an operation in Spain, or indeed having problems with an existing project contact him on garryphwaite@gmail.com
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Justice nears for British buyers AFTER years of waiting the tria l ha s be gun of tw o brothers accused of selling 98 homes to British buyers without the required building pe rmits . The home s were built in the El Romera l-La A lja mbra a re a be tween 2004 and 2006. The brothe rs , w ho ow n two local construction and de ve lopme nt c ompa nie s , fa c e s ix ye a rs e a c h in prison. Prosecutors also demand they compensate each of the buyers for their losses a nd pa y the de molition costs of the illegal homes, quantified at €688,667. Pros e c utors a lle ge tha t the me n, ide ntifie d a s JFAH, a construction manager, and DLAH, an architect, of willfully ignoring the lack of building permits in their quest to quickly sell
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PROTESTS: Organised by AUAN association have taken place over illegal homes. the units to unsuspecting Brits. Once awar e t hat t he buildings did not comply with Albox regulations, they not only ignored the information, but continued build-
i ng new pr oper t i es. They are also accused of cheating t he t ax m an out of m or e than €300,000, by stating in the deeds of sale a price far lower than that paid by the buyers.
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Artisanal activists JAIL: Albox man was murdered in prison.
Scissor jail killing AN Albox man was murdered with a pair of scissors by a gang of convicts while serving time in Granada’s prison. The victim, identified as Pedro VC was killed in the sickening attack at Albolete penitentiary’s workshop on the day of his 47th birthday. The murder was caught on CCTV cameras last Thursday, which showed the prisoner being repeatedly stabbed. A post-mortem found 12 separate wounds. His niece Tamara left Albox to visit the prison. She was told that Pedro, a non-violent offender, was killed after a dispute in the courtyard. She has criticised Albox Town Hall for a lack of assistance. The prison has called an emergency meeting to determine how the attackers managed to get hold of the weapon.
HEALTHY, natural and artisan products were discussed as around 80 business leaders from the Almanzora Valley concluded a series of talks on the important local trade in Albox. Four separate conferences were held on the present agri-food industry in Seron, Lubrin, VelezRubio and finally Albox. Entrepreneurs evaluated the growing trend across Europe for healthy food, made by small-scale producers, without pesticides. They hoped to combine resources and knowledge to help Almanzora Valley producers capitalise on the trend and sell more food, at higher costs, to the continent. Key topics were the importance of getting special products a stamp of origin certifying their organic credentials, the power of advertising abroad and fostering communication between local companies.
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AN investigation has been opened into the hiring of 11 employees at Albox Town Hall, all connected to leading members of the PSOEcontrolled council. A Huercal-Overa court has summoned several present and former council leaders to testify in court over nepotism allegations. The law demands that the principles of equality, merit, capability and transparency are met when hiring public officials. Prosecutors say these demands were ignored in the employment of 11 people tied to the party leadership by blood, friendship or business association. The employees, some of whom are still working, include close friends, nieces and even girlfriends. There are also alleged irregularities in payment. Judges will determine whether some of the employees were hired irregularly and paid salaries on the
WORK on the A-399 between Partaloa and Oria is almost complete. More than €100,000 has been invested in repairing a troublesome 16km stretch over the past month. Labourers are now working on the last part of the job, setting up new signposts and en-
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TOWN HALL: Nepotism allegations implicating senior public officials. side to avoid public scrutiny. Some were paid €2,600 per month, with a 14-month year. Judges have already dismissed the defence that some leaders did not even know their friends were employed, despite apparently shar-
ing a building with them for 10 years. Among the accused are former mayor Jose Garcia Navarro, auditor Javier Saura, former civil servant Jorge Peran, former secretary Mario Callejon and current secretary Eva Cano.
Reclaiming the roads suring everything is safe before fully opening the road again. Work began after a huge landslide at kilometre 2.9 posed a serious threat to drivers. It came following a surprising
amount of late spring rain. A 65-metre-long and five-metretall breakwater has now been built to protect the area from future damage. The tarmac has also been re-
inforced to prevent slippage. Meanwhile the road has reopened at kilometre 38.1 on the A-1100 linking Albanchez and Cobdar. A bridge was seriously damaged by winter rains, forcing three months of labour and a €240,000 investment to ensure safety.
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Smooth sailing to 2020 A NEW report on future trends in the Spanish property sector indicates that both prices and the number of transactions will rise steadily on an annual basis until at least 2020. Average house price rises across Spain will be 7.3 per cent per annum according to Solvia’s estimates. That masks substantial regional differences with prices expected to leap 14 per cent in Madrid and stagnate in less populous interior areas. The report suggests that Spain is in the throes of an expansionary property cycle that is markedly different from the boom of 2002 to 2008. The key difference being that growth will be slower but more stable and consolidated. Regarding home sales, the data suggests there will be an average annual increase of roughly 7 per cent, leading to a total of 564,000 sales in 2020. The half million mark is a major milestone expected to be surpassed either this or next year. Construction of new homes should
FUTURE TRENDS: Show that both prices and number of transactions will continue to rise steadily. reach 110,000 by 2020, still substantially below the pre-crisis peak years, but more in tune with sustainable demand. A n o t h e r t r e n d w i l l s e e t h e r e - e m e r-
gence of the first time buyer who takes out a mortgage. During the crisis the previously star character of the classic property story took a back seat as banks tight-
ened their belts and wages fell. By 2020 they will be firmly back on track, accounting for up to 30 per cent of new purchases.
Portrait of a buyer LESS than one in 20 homebuyers are able to pay in cash, and only one in 10 are capable of financing half of a new home’s value with their own savings. The findings come from a 2017 report on housing demand in Spain. Based on more than 1,100 interviews across the country, the Casaktua report found that 45 per cent of respondents had less than 10 per cent of their target home’s value in cash reserves. A similar study last year found that just 20 per cent were in the same position, suggesting a drop in financial capacity. Age is a key factor. Those aged over 50 could pay an average of 40 per cent of their target home’s value up front, or as a deposit. Those aged 24-35 could provide just 17 per cent, with much of that likely due to parental help. The survey also painted a picture of the average Spanish homebuyer on the market today. They are typically married, with children, and aged between 35 and 49. Most don’t care if their home is new or secondhand, 49 per cent prefer apartments, compared to just 10 per cent after townhouses. They live in cities with populations larger than 200,000 and fittingly have a budget of less than €200,000.
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AFTER a sweltering June, weather forecasts, unexpectedly, now indicate that we may have at least two weeks of cooler weather and a few timely thunderstorms to replenish garden water tables. But we will still need to be daily vigilant as to the survival state of flowering plants, recently planted shrubs and vegetables and water more frequently and deeply where and when required. The compost heap would also benefit from a soaking preferably after a turn. Apart from the danger of
plants drying out there are three other frequently occurring problems to watch out for during July. Insect attacks of fruit trees. As soon as they occur spray trees with neem or garlic solutions. If some ends of branches are heavily infested prune off and burn. Honey fungus attacks of pip and stone fruit trees. Honey fungus appears as drips or lumps of a orangey gluey resin emerging from branches or trunks or covering the clumps of leaves. The easiest ecological natural treatment is a spray or painting of affected areas with propolis solu-
tions or painting of affected areas with neat propolis. Heavily affected and dying wood is often best cut out and burned. Mildew attacks of fruit vegetables, including courgettes, squash, tomatoes, peppers and auber-gines. The easiest treatment is a light dusting of plants with yellow sulphur powder as a preventive treatment or as soon as a problem rears its head. If weeds were cleared before or during June these should cause few problems during July but the rampant growth of climbers will need controlling to prevent other plants from being
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tub garden to make it look better and provide a surround for a boules court for plastic or metal boules depending on ages and fitness of potential players. Today I was able to prepare a salad with 30 ingredients from the tubs or nearby raised beds. Ideas of what can be eaten or drunk from a holistic garden are detailed in the Amazon Create book ‘Living well from our garden Mediterranean style.’ Looking ahead to the autumn and even Christmas harvests, brassicas seeds can be sown now to produce plantlets for early au-
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Sweet basil - the king of herbs GRAEME TYRRELL IF you have a Mediterranean garden of any size or even just space for a few pot plants, then you should seriously consider growing a Basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). It is one of the most popular he r b a l p l a n t s i n th e Mediterranean for a number of reasons. There is a large numbe r o f B a si l ty p e species and varieties with a range o f u se s, f o r m s an d flavours from all around the world. Its use dates back thousands of years with its earliest reference in Indian literature where the Indian Sacred Basil is recognised as holy plant. The stem is used to make the prayer beads for the reciting of mantras on a mala in a similar way to the rosary. It is widely grown in temples and Indian home gardens for its various benefits. It is not widely used in Indian cuisine but is popular in Thai cooking. The most popular species in the Mediterranean however is the Sweet Basil. Spanish, Italian and Greek cooking would not be the same without Sweet Basil. Having a plant allows you to add fresh leaves to garnish and flavour a wide range of recipes to give them a Mediterranean flavour. The leaves can be dried to bring out more flavours before
adding to recipes or used as a herbal tea between meals. Basil is also used to make essential oils with many benefits and for flavouring vinegar. The Spanish have a tradition of placing the small leaved Basil (Albahaca) on window sills to keep away flys and mosquitoes. The leaves can also be used to make a natural insect repellant just by using leaves prepared with water and alcohol. Placing leaves in the bath will make it more refreshing and may relieve mental fatigue. A few leaves can also be placed in a glass of wine and left to steep for a while to add more flavour to the wine. Basil has been used in herbal and ayervedic medicine for a wide range of benefits. Just having a plant in the garden, on the balcony or window sill adds aroma to the environment that is refreshing and wholesome. In the garden they can used as border plants that will make a stroll through the garden more worthwhile. It is easy to grow but is generally an annual unless in tropical like conditions with year round warmth. It grows quickly from spring to autumn in the Mediterranean. It can be grown from seed in a well drained rich soil in a position with plenty of sun-
light to partial shade. Plants are readily available in plant nurseries or even some supermarkets. A range of interestingly different varieties are available from seed suppliers. Basil will need the soil to be kept moist but not waterlogged to do best. The name Basil is derived from Greek origin meaning Royal or Kingly plant. It is sometimes known as SaintJoseph’s-wort. Wort meaning a plant that has been recognised as food or medicinally beneficial. There is little doubt that it is the King of Herbs.
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DOGS want to be trained and there is so much proof that trained dogs are invariably happier than an untrained dog. All trained dogs have happy owners. Great satisfaction can be derived from training a dog. It is not time consuming and most training can be done whilst exercising the dog. If you do not have the time to exercise your dog then you should not keep a dog. Training classes undoubt-
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Owners must not regard dogs as ‘almost human’ this is an insult to our canine friend. Dog has become man’s best friend, not because he is ‘almost human’ but because he can do so many things that we cannot do. In this day and age we still do not know how dogs do some of these things, such as detecting mines and drugs. Intelligence is not an important factor in a dog’s make up. It is a fact that nearly all problem dogs are very intelligent and certainly a fact that few dog owners understand canine instincts and their importance in the man/dog relationship. Dogs and indeed all animals learn by association of ideas, animals do not reason at all, they simply react to what is happening and do not think what has happened or is about to happen. It is believed that they do sometimes
work out a problem for themselves. All training should be based on the assumption that the dog does not reason and that he learnt by association of ideas. For training purposes we try to create associations we want and avoid those we do not want, by what is known as correction and reward. Correction does not mean beating the dog or jerking him on a choke chain it means any act, which forces the dog to obey, like pushing him into the sit position. Many dog owners will never know or have any idea of the pleasure they are losing in not having a dog that is trained to be a faithful companion and partner. A dog will accept a human’s a substitute for a canine leader and this willingness to accept a human makes him easier to train than most other animals.
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Precision engineering BRITISH luxury supercar firm Aston Martin has produced its first model using a Mercedes engine, a 510hp 4.0 litre twin-turbo. The new DB11 V8 can hit 301kph and reach 100kph from a deadstart in
four seconds. The Mercedes AMG engine is even specifically designed to sound like an Aston Martin. The British brand say the V8
engine option complements the in-house V12 for the DB11 range. As well as offering more variety, the V8 is greener, with far less emissions thanthe V12 and a better score on
EU testing. To the untrained eye both engines and cars will look exactly the same. Only the driver will feel the difference. More economical, Aston Martin hopes the V8 option will spark renewed interest in the DB11 range across the world. China especially is a
key target. The country has a booming luxury car market and thousands of businessmen, who sit just under the superrich bracket. They can fund a supercar but draw the line at over €200,000 for a V12.
V8 is greener, with far less emissions than the V12.
DB11: Top Aston Martin model now comes with V8 engine.
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MOTORING will be massive on the telly in the next few months with new seasons of both Top Gear and The Grand Tour set to hit the airwaves. The competition will kickstart an excellent summer for car lovers who can watch Clarkson and Co on Amazon and Top Gear’s latest American edition. Top Gear America! launches later this month and stars American actor William Fichtner, Top Fuel Drag driver Antron Brown and car journalist Tom Ford. It’s the very first season of the rejigged US version of the hit British show, itself breaking new ground post Jeremy Clarkson and after the disastrous reign of Chris Evans. The series starts on July 30 and has promised
action from NASCAR, stunt racing, the world’s fastest SUV and other madness. The trailer is now viewable online. The Grand Tour teaser trailer is slated for a July 11 release with the second season the hit Amazon Prime show scheduled for later in the summer. The release date was pushed back after co-star and former Top Gear presenter, Richard Hammond, narrowly escaped death and needed surgery following a high speed crash. He teams up with Clarkson and James May for season two which sees the turbo-charged trio take their show to the UK, Switzerland and Mozambique.
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SEAT Leon Xcellence Technology FESTIVAL OF SPEED: Hit Sussex last weekend.
Festival of Speed A RARE Ford RS200 crashed on the tough Molecomb Corner on the opening day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Veteran racer Pat Doran stepped out of the wreckage and bowed to the crowd, a symbol of the exhilarating four days ahead. Thousands of motoring enthusiasts attended the iconic festival which wrapped up on Sunday. F1 superstar Nico Rosberg took a Mercedes AMG W05 Hybrid up the famous 1.16 mile hill climb, just a day after Russian Grand Prix winner Valterri Bottas took the same car through its paces. The real stars were the cars, with more than 60 Formula One vehicles from seven decades of the sport. There was even a flash array of 70 Ferrari single-seaters to celebrate the brand’s 70th anniversary. Bentley debuted its 700hp Continental Supersports with Derek Bell behind the wheel. The new Ford GT supercar also made its live UK debut. Land Rover thrust its new Velar up the hill climb, McLaren debuted its €200,000 570S Spider and even the London Taxi Company brought along its new all electric Black Cab set to hit the capital’s streets later this year.
THE SEAT Leon is a smart, sporty hatchback based on the architecture of its stablemate the VW Golf, and that is a very good starting point. The Golf is noted for its poised and agile chassis and sets class standards for buildintegrity. SEAT takes those credentials and adds some stylish Spanish flair with a distinctly sporting edge. The Leon range includes a racy SC coupe and a practical estate but the big-seller is the five-door hatch, which starts at €19,759 (£17,455). There is a wide choice of engines 1.0 to 1.8 litre petrol units
and 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesels. My test model was a 2.0 litre 148 hp diesel in upper range Xcellence Technology trim and priced at €26,975 (£23,830). Standard kit is extensive and highlights include auto lights and wipers, keyless entry, alloy wheels, 8-inch touchscreen with satnav, DAB radio/CD, and connectivity features, climate and cruise control, rear parking sensors and useful smartphone charger pad. The Leon was revamped last year and has a subtle new look, but its major plus-point is its superb driving dynam-
Stats panel: Model: SEAT Leon Xcellence Technology Engine: 2.0 litre diesel Transmission: 6 speed manual Performance: 0-100 kph 8.4 seconds, top speed 215 kph (134 mph) Economy: 25.6 kpl (72.4 mpg) Emissions: 112g/km
ics. It is quick, responsive, nimble, composed and has outstanding handling - an overall package very hard to beat in the sector. The 2.0 litre diesel in the test model delivered its power smoothly and eagerly, and the six-speed gearshift was slick and precise, underlined by a 0-100 kph time of just 8.4 seconds and top speed of 215 kph (134 mph). However, fuel economy is still exceptionally good 25.6 kpl (72.4 mpg). The Leon has a sleek exterior which does pull some admiring glances and the revised cabin, which at a glance appears unexceptional, proves to be well thought out, with all the controls easy to find and use. The driving position
is about as good as you can get, lots of seat and steering adjustment and excellent allround visibility. Cabin space is very good, with generous room for four adults, wide rear doors for easy access and a big boot 380 litres expandable to 1,210 litres with the rear seats folded. And - rare in this sector - they do fold flat which aids loading, especially for larger items. SEAT’s reputation for producing value for money models with a sporty persona is well-established and this latest Leon dutifully upholds that with its engaging driving feel and charismatic presence. SEAT LEON: A smart, sporty hatchback.
Model tested was UK specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
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Lions roar back as the Tour de France and Wimbledon begin Tony Matthews International Sports A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fund–raiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio. Costa de Almeria
ANOTHER terrific week of sport has passed and as I’ve said before, there’s a load more to come, enough to suit everybody, young and old, male and female! RUGBY UNION Last Saturday, in a tough, physical encounter, the British & Irish Lions beat New Zealand’s All Blacks 24-21 to level the series at 11. The hosts had Sonny Bill Williams sent-off in the 20th minute while ‘Lion’ Billy Vunipola gave away five penalties and was then yellow-carded. The Lions scored two tries and Owen Farrell kicked 14 points while Beauden Barrett struck all of NZ’s points. The final Test in Auckland on Saturday will be quite a game - watch it on Sky Sport. TENNIS Wimbledon fortnight started on Monday and already there’s been some terrific action. In the men’s singles, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic (after winning in Eastbourne - his first title this year) and Rafael Nadal, will remain apart until the semi-finals, while Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Garbine
Muguruza (Spain), Karolina Pliskova (also fresh after a recent Eastbourne victory), Elina Svitolina and Johanna Konta (if fit) should all do well in the women’s section. And, of course, there’s Jamie Murray in the doubles! Venus Williams is facing a lawsuit in connection with a car crash in Florida which resulted in the death of a 78year-old man. Ex-Italian footballer Paolo Maldini lost his first game as a tennis professional; beaten with his colleague Stefano Landonio in the Milan doubles by Tomasz Bednarek and David Peel in 42 just minutes. FOOTBALL Germany defeated favourites Spain 1-0 in last Friday’s European U21 Championship final, having ousted England on penalties (again) in the semi-final. The Germans then completed a ‘summer’ double by beating Chile to win the Confederation Cup final. Arsenal could break their transfer record by signing Alexandre Lacazette from French club Lyon for £45m+; WBA have recruited Jay Rodriguez from Southampton for £12m; Liv-
erpool want £70m-rated Naby Keita from RB Leipzig and Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Willy Caballero (35) from Manchester City. CYCLING The 104th Tour de France started on Saturday in Dusseldorf (Germany) and Geraint Thomas became the first Welshman ever to wear the yellow jersey after winning the first stage. The 198 riders, including three-time winner Chris Froome who crashed on day two but recovered, will ride 3,600km (2,200 miles) before the race ends in Paris on July 23. MOTOR SPORT This weekend we have the Austrian F1 Grand Prix from Spielberg. And Ron Dennis has left McLaren after 37 years with the team. Meanwhile, last Sunday it was Marc Marquez, Jonas Folger and Dani Pedrosa 12-3 in the German MotoGP. CRICKET Joe Root captains England for the first time in the opening Test against South African which starts today at Lords. Last Saturday’s Royal London Cup final saw Notts (298-6) beat Surrey (297-7) by four wickets with 13 balls remaining. Surrey’s Mark Stoneman (145 n.o.) and Essex’s Alex Hales (with a record One Day score of 187
n.o.) were the star batsmen. England played South Africa yesterday, take on Australia on Sunday and face New Zealand next Wednesday in the Women’s World Cup. Essex’s South African spinner Simon Harmer took 8-36 against Warwickshire and 9-95 versus champions Middlesex in successive matches at the end of last month. Surrey’s Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara is the first player to reach 1,000 runs this season. This year ’s Ashes Series is under threat, due to a long-running pay dispute involving the Australian players. And Henry Blofeld (77), the voice on BBC’s Test Match Special for 45 years, will retire in September. ROUND-UP Sir Bradley Wiggins could row for GB in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo! Ex-Aussie teacher Jeff Horn stunned Manny Pacquiao to claim the WBO welterweight title. Castleford Tigers are set
GERMANY: Won first Confederations Cup with victory over Chile.
to win the 2017 Rugby Super League title after beating Hull 24-22 last Friday.
JEFF HORN: Won the WBO welterweight title.
MY WIMBLEDON FACT FILE MY figures on the two-week All-England tennis tournament which this year has prize money totalling £31.6m… - 500,000 spectators will attend (493,928 were there in 2015) - 39,000 is Wimbledon’s capacity, with 14,979 seats on Centre Court - 54,250 balls will be used - 255 ball boys/girls will look after them - 330,000 cups of tea/coffee will be served - 320,000 glasses of Pimms will be prepared - 230,000 bottles of water will be purchased - 110,000 pints of beer/lager will be downed - 29,000 bottles of Champagne will be corked - 25,000 bottles of wine will be supped - 30,000 pizzas will be made - 86,000 ice creams will be sold - 76,000 sandwiches will be made up - 44,000 litres of milk will be utilised - 150,000 scones/cakes/pastries will be eaten - 16,000 portions of fish and chips will be fried - 140,000 tubs of strawberries (some with cream) will be eaten - 23,000 bananas will be skinned - 130,000 lunches will be prepared by caterers
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Valle Del Este Golf Society THIS week’s Stableford was played in quite breezy conditions, which really suited any members that came from links courses. Ian Jones came first with a great score of 38 points, followed by Mike Thomas who continued his recent run of form to come second on 36 points, with Ernie Edington a close third on 35. The latest Order of Merit report shows Ian Jones leading (370 points), from Sean Halligan (368 points) and Bill Foster (365 points). There is a long way to go yet, with quite a few players coming up on the rails to challenge. Valle Del Este Golf Society play every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Singles competitions are played every Thursday including a Monthly Medal. Visitors are welcome. Please ring Alan Townsend on 634 379 887.
Aguilon Golf members report WEDNESDAY June 21 - Individual Stableford Where did this heatwave come from so early in the year? Drinking copious amounts of water during the round was the order of the day. With the golf course in such splendid condition it is not hard to see why the scoring is so good, it seems to be a regular event that players get in excess of 40 pts. ANDY KILLEN: Competition winner.
1st Andy Killen 41 pts 2nd Rob Banton 39 pts 3rd Lynne Whibley 38 pts Two’s: Bill Gibb, Dave Sharp 17th Wednesday June 28 – Individual Stableford It had to happen, after the benign conditions of the last few weeks, the wind blew and to add to the mix, changed direction every 10 minutes or so. With the players a little more challenged, the scoring was more realistic. 1st Peter Death 38 pts 2nd Ian Jenner 35 pts on a card play off 3rd Dave Simpson 35 pts Twos: Bill Gibb 3rd, David Greaves, Wendy Greaves, Jim Laing 12th, Glyn Ombler 14th. For further information log on to the website: aguilonmembersclub.com.
The Englands come out on top for Badgers BADGERS local course at Marina Del Torre, was the venue for a mid-week Stableford on June 28. The course was looking good and the sun was shining, as you would expect at this time of year. The feature of the day was the England family of husband and wife coming in with an outstand-
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ing 42 points, with wife Wendy winning on count back. Leaving everyone interested to know what they had for breakfast. Well done Wendy and Martyn! Full Results: 1st Wendy England 42 points. 2nd Martyn England 42 points. 3rd Anton Rawsom 39 points.
Nearest the pin in two John Kavanagh, 2nd Neil Bowen, 5th Anne Kavanagh, 17th Graham Cross. Two’s. James Wade 17th, Anne Kavanaugh 5th. Badgers also play on Saturday morning. Call Duncan Smart on 634 331 059.
19th Hole Golf ON Thursday June 29, a band of intrepid golfers numbering 41 played the vastly improved Valle del Este Golf Course. Mark Coffey seems to go from strength to strength and so finds his handicap steadily reducing. Nekane Galindez always seems to be in the prizes and this week was no exception. The ever-improving Karyn Esposito is also never far away from the top spot. The highlight of the day was an eagle 3 on the 9th hole for Deadly Doug Birrell, who also finished second in the first division. The Society would like to say a huge thankyou to Dave Denyer, who has decided to hang up his committee hat and concentrate on just playing golf. We all owe him a vote of recognition for his tireless work over the years and hope his handicap can now improve. Results: 1st Division Mark Coffey 39 points Doug Birrell 36 points 2nd Division Nekana Galindez 32 points Brian Lowden 28 points There was only one 2 recorded: Doug Birrell on the 6th hole. Call Mike Esposito: 634 315 813 or e-mail mikeesposito54@yahoo.com.