ISSUE NO. 1678
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MALLORCA
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Top beach stripped of Blue Flag By Matthew Elliott One of Mallorca’s top urban beaches lost its Blue Flag due to plastic pollution. Can Pere Antoni beach saw the global symbol of cleanliness and bathing quality withdrawn last week. The international agency which awards Blue Flags, coveted by all of Europe’s best beaches, said it could ‘no longer endorse the quality Can Pere Antoni represents.’ The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) claims to have received numerous complaints this summer from bathers disgusted by visible burned plastics in the water. Blue Flags are a guarantee of the total absence of industrial waste, dumping and other dangerous pollution. Partially burned plastics caused by the use of slag in the expansion of Palma’s port is believed by the FEE to be the culprit. Palma’s ecological council agrees. “Everything indicates that the arrival of semi-burnt plastics to Can Pere Antoni
FLAG DOWN: Can Pere Antoni polluted with industrial slag. is related to the port expansion” it said in a statement. On a positive note, the council argues that the plastics are just passing by and will soon be entirely absent from Palma’s beloved urban beach. Inspectors from environmental and consumer education group Adeac say the water is still of an ‘excellent’ quality and passes all Balearic and European safety tests. Samples of the plastic have been collected so the Balearic executive can prepare a comprehensive report on the
damage. Public prosecutors are now investigating whether the use of slag, waste material taken from the Son Reus incinerator, to expand Palma port, constitutes an environmental crime. Ecological groups, including GOB and Mallorca Blue, believe this to be a serious scandal, representing an untold risk to both marine ecosystems and human health. Use of slag from the Son Reus incinerator has been halted while the investigation is ongoing.
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Bent neck A YOUNG German tourist was treated for spinal injuries at a police clinic. He reportedly fell into the sea at the Playa de Palma outside a bar and smacked his skull on a rock.
Coach fire A BUS transporting tourists from the airport to Calas de Mallorca caught fire midway and was abandoned by terrified passengers. By the time firefighters arrived it was charred beyond recognition.
Dirty secret UNESCO expressed fury that one of its United Nation’s signs in the Tramuntana mountains is surrounded by litter. The international organisation granted Mallorca’s mountain range World Cultural Heritage status in 2011.
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Daylight robbery Mallorcans swindled by rigged tax system By Matthew Elliott MALLORCA residents pay more taxes and get less state investment in return than anywhere else in Spain. A highly critical report drafted by the Balearic ministry of finance claims that Madrid owes the Islands almost €5 billion. That is roughly €4,500 per resident. The ‘debt’ is believed to be the accumulation of decades of underfinancing and higher taxes. These have impoverished Mallorca’s public services, despite it boasting one of the best regional economies in Spain. Relatively speaking Balearic taxpayers pay more each year than any other autonomous community. Yet from 2002 until 2008 the Islands received €3.3 billion less than the Spanish average in government spending. During that time Madrid furnished residents of Extremadura with €11,000 more per per-
son than those on Mallorca or Ibiza. From 2009 until 2016 this underfinancing is estimated to have left the Balearics shortchanged by €1.5 billion. The consequences are twofold according to the report. First the Balearics are compelled to raise local taxes to make up for the investment deficit. Second the islands have to ask for credit from the gov-
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SUMMER is coming to a close, beaches and pools are growing quieter and parents are out shopping for new books and rucksacks. This can Latest news only mean one thing and - school is almost more as it back in session. happens at Here is a roundup of all the important dates in the Balearics for the busy months ahead: RIGGED: Palma says it has been underfinanced for Classes start: September generations. 13 that debt and a fairer financing ernment, which is charged with Christmas: December 23 system for the Balearics. interest and worsens the spiral January 8 It concludes, “Balearic resiof debt. Easter: March 29 - April 8 dents do not benefit from their The Balearics owe Spain’s School year ends: June 22 relative wealth,” arguing that national government €5.85 bilRegional holidays: March the amount of revenue generatlion, largely because they’ve 1 and 2, plus one more day ed by the Island’s tourism, nattaken out loans to help support which each school decides on ural resources and expatriate underfunded public services. individually. communities, should be reflectNow in the hands of the SpanOn top of these dates, all ed in the standard of public serish treasury, the report is an arschools will also be closed vices. gument for the cancellation of for the following national holidays: October 12, November 1, December 6 and The approximate weight (in kilograms) of 8 and May 1. tomatoes thrown at the 2016 Tomatina festival in Buñol, Valencia. www.euroweeklynews.com
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Almond apocalypse CLIMATE change and disease have led to the permanent loss of up to 4,000 hectares of almond trees. Each year roughly 1,000 hectares are lost to drought and warming winters, but in 2016 the rate quadrupled. The shock finding comes as Mallorca prepares for a new nightmare. Tens of thousands of olive and almond trees will soon be destroyed due to halt the spread of the ‘olive ebola’ virus.
Traffic theatre A YOUNG man dived into the sea with 400 ecstasy tablets to avoid capture by police. The suspect, aged 23, was on a ferry from Menorca to Alcudia. When police boarded the ship he realised they were after him and took the plunge. He was arrested when he swam ashore. Police only recovered three ecstasy tablets, but found another 500, plus €18,000 cash, in his car aboard the ferry.
Obama jaunt FORMER first lady Michelle Obama jetted into Mallorca at 6am on Tuesday to spend a week’s holiday on the island. The wife of Barack Obama will stay with the ex-American ambassador to Spain, James Costos and his husband. They have rented the Ses Planes estate in Esporles for summer. It is Mrs Obama’s second trip to Mallorca, having previously been entertained by the royal family at the Marivent Palace.
Crazy cyclist A CYCLIST was filmed recklessly holding on to the back of a van speeding at 100kph on the Llucmajor motorway towards Santanyi. It was déjà vu for some drivers after a similar stunt was pulled last month. Footage of the flip-flop wearing, helmetfree biker catching a 100kph ride towards the airport sparked a police investigation. Whether it is the same daredevil or a copycat isn’t clear.
Monster swim A MAN swam from Menorca to Mallorca. Joan Aguilo Veny took 11 hours and 51 minutes to pull off the Her-
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SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...27 On the last Wednesday in August, revellers in Buñol, near Valencia, bombard each other with tomatoes to celebrate La Tomatina - the world’s most famous food fight.
A fruity fiesta indeed BUÑOL, a small town just 38km inland from Valencia, has received global fame in the past few decades for hosting one the world’s most enjoyable yet bizarre festivals, La Tomatina. Thousands flock from all corners of the globe to take part in the city’s annual tomato fight, during which participants hurl over 100 metric tons of ripe tomatoes at each other in the streets. Before 2013, up to 50,000 people would descend on the town to take part in the festivities, dramatically increasing the town’s modest population of 9,000 citizens. In order to protect the town from over-expansion, an official ticketing system is now in place which limits the numbers to just 20,000 blessed par- THOUSANDS: Flock from all over to take part. ticipants. have hauled the prized tomatoes into the central square, FUN FACT: These days, the tomatoes used in La Plaza del Pueblo, chaos ensues and the streets turn into a Tomatina are usually imported from Extremadura where saucy warzone where it’s every man for himself. they are less expensive. After an hour of madness, fire trucks hose down the streets while locals offer their garden hoses to participants so they can wash the tomato debris off their bodies.
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THE flavoursome festivities normally commence around 11am, this year with the ignition of a firework. Once trucks
URBAN myth claims that the festival started in 1945, after a vegetable stall fell in the way of disgruntled locals during a parade and they proceeded to pelt each other with its contents. The next year, the same participants deliberately brought along tomatoes with the intention of starting a fight and La Tomatina was born. Although initially banned by the police, the residents continued to take part in the festival despite some even being arrested for doing so. When the festival was cancelled in 1957, the locals held a tomato burial as a sign of protest, marching a giant tomato in a coffin through the streets of Buñol. This unusual demonstration actually worked and La Tomatina was finally recognised as an official festivity. The festival has gained international recognition, and is now as famous as the Running of The Bulls in Pamplona - another outlandish Spanish festival. The festival has also inspired imitations in towns in the US, China and Colombia. LA TOMATINA: Has gained international recognition.
culean challenge. The 49-year-old from Manacor departed from Cap d’Artruix at 6.30am and reached Cala Ratjada at 6.21pm the same day. A rescue boat with his wife and daughter on board accompanied Veny throughout the 37km journey. He became the 13th person to swim the channel.
The Boss returns ROCK star Bruce Springsteen was spotted enjoying his summer holidays on a yacht in Balearic waters. The Dancing in the Dark singer regularly visits the islands with his wife Patti Scialfa. This time he was on Mallorca’s sister island Ibiza. He was also seen strolling along a beach and meeting with world famous clothes designer Calvin Klein.
Manhunt for Brit rapist POLICE are investigating the alleged rape of a Scottish teenager on a Magaluf beach. A manhunt was launched for the suspect, believed to be British. The Guardia Civil have denied early reports in British media that she was gang raped by three men. The victim, aged 19, managed to take a photo of her assailant and gave it to investigating detectives. She has reportedly assured officers that she would have no problem identifying him.
They were called to the beach near the notorious Punta Ballena party strip at around 1am last Sunday morning. She was found half naked and in an extremely agitated state. She willingly went to the beach with a man and claims that, once there, he turned violent and launched the assault. Police have taken DNA samples but admit that the case could become very difficult if the suspect has already left the island.
The Boss even sailed to Formentera for lunch with former Oasis star Noel Gallagher.
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SEWAGE is dripping into Mallorca’s largest cave. The waste water is seeping through the rocks directly above Vallgornera cave in Llucmajor. A geological jewel, the cave was closed by a landslide for more than two million years. It has developed extremely rare rock formations. Geologists want septic tanks installed above the cave but any construction is incredibly dangerous and could cause another landslide.
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1 Spanish airports to be hit by 25 days of strikes as unions announce dates - 49,400 2 Taxi strike spreads throughout Malaga Province leaving thousands stranded - 13,257 3 Alicante airport security threatens strikes - 10,639 4 Southern Spain braces for thunderstorms and heavy rain - 8,185 5 Group of teens catch rabies after having sex with a donkey - 6,132
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Top Social Media comments Costa del Sol couple devastated by theft of camera with photos of son they lost - Sadly this is the second story on Facebook of parents who have lost their phones and precious photos of a lost child. I hope others learn ftom this traditional story and print off such irreplaceable pictures before it’s too late. Tricia Hawkins Planes diverted from Malaga airport as storms lash the Costa del Sol and inland Well how did I get to be so lucky flying into Malaga from Switzerland last night with not even a hint of turbulence - mind you I had taken two valium so perhaps I didn’t notice! Sue Hawkes Chris Froome increases La Vuelta a España cycle race lead - We saw them in Javea, didn’t last long but wouldn’t have missed it, they are all amazing athletes. Avril Butt Southern Spain braces for thunderstorms and heavy rain - Not looking good in Fuensanta near Martos, but it will please the olive oil workers and farmers as it has very very hot for months. Tim McMahon We do need it... can’t even remember when we last had rain! Barbara Stallwood British couple devastated over Axarquia
home demolition - This is such a heartbreaking story why oh why have they demolished a home that the owners bought in good faith and paid and trusted solicitors, builders etc, wrong wrong wrong in so many ways someone really needs to have a fiinger pointed here for absolutely ruining these people’s lives, imagine the emotional stress the owners have gone through. Disgusting hope you guys will find the strength within you best wishes. Stephen Kim Raymond Shop worker investigated for filming up young woman’s skirt with mobile phone This seems to be happening a lot lately and it should be a crime to stop the dirty buggers from doing it without redress. Margaret Wigley Safe at last, injured owl is rescued by Seprona officers - Well done Seprona. Thank you for being there for your all your wild birds and animals as well as the domesticated ones, they need your help so much. Thank you. Elizabeth Saunders Ten sailors missing as US destroyer collides with oil and chemical tanker - Were the crew all asleep, no lookouts or maybe they thought the radar was a computer game? Bob Saunders
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Rock death A CLIMBER wearing no helmet died on a rockface near Caimari in Selva on Sunday. The man, aged 40, was struck on the head when a huge slab of rock came loose above him.
Purse patrol FIFTEEN pickpockets from Eastern Europe who disguised themselves as tourists and plundered purses in Palma, Calvia and Santa Ponsa were arrested in a coordinated police operation.
Fraud squad POLICE raided multiple shops in Cala Ratjada, Cala d’Or and Cala Millor, seizing 1,648 fake football jerseys from national and international teams. They value the total fraud at €82,000.
Seeing red! Froome goes for glory Lorca to the Calar Alto Asposition in the leader’s red tronomical Observatory in jersey on last Saturday’s Almeria, located at 2,168 challenging stage 8 from BRITISH cyclist Chris metres above sea level in the Hellin to Xorret de Cati, the Froome is hoping to break Sierra de los Filabres. Team Sky leader opened up his Vuelta a España hoodoo Miguel Lopez took the an even larger gap after winas the second week of racing win on the first summit finning Sunday’s stage 9 from draws to a close. ish of this year’s Vuelta, but Orihuela to Cumbre del Sol. It comes as the peloton Froome finished Following a rest head for Malaga Province second to extend day the battle reafter tackling the Costa his lead to one sumed on Tuesday Blanca, Murcia, and Almeminute and 19 secwith stage 10 from ria earlier this week. onds over the ItalCaravaca de la The four-time Tour de ian Vincenzo NiCruz to Alhama de France winner is looking to bali after the Murcia. become the first rider to win Share your dramatic final Despite challengboth the French flagship opinions climb fragmented ing conditions at event and Spanish tour in the race. the start of the day, the same season since the Today (Thursday) with heavy rain lashing latter was moved to August the race resumes in Motril, the riders, Froome managed and September from April in Granada, before heading to stay out of trouble ahead 1995. along the Costa Tropical and of yesterday’s stage 11 from Having consolidated his inland to Antequera in Malaga Province. The maximum number of hours permitted by Spanish law It ends in Madrid on Sunbefore a corpse must be buried or cremated after death. day September 10. By Matt Ford
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MORNING TV star, Lorraine Kelly, has been pictured dancing to the small hours at Marbella’s famous Aqwa Mist club where Craig David was performing. The 57-year-old national treasure reportedly partied until 4am, surprising fellow revellers. One clubber told a publication, “it was incredible to see. Lorraine was dancing like someone in her 20’s and looked fantastic… She was there till about 4am and was putting the youngsters to shame. Even the staff at the
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club were in awe that Lorraine was there showing everyone how to party. “ The partygoer added, “it was clear she adored Craig’s music and he put on a great show for her. Most people couldn’t believe it was happening!” The presenter, who was attending one of Craig David’s TS5 parties, later tweeted her thanks to the singer, saying, “Was such a joy to be there. You are a class act. We loved it- thank you so so much!”
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YAZMIN OKHELLOU: Stunning figure.
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REALITY TV star, Yazmin Okhellou, was photographed showing off her stunning figure in a white lace one-piece swimsuit on a beach in Marbella. The 23-year-old reality The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) star was taking a break from filming for the show, napping on a sun lounger in the popular resort. Yazmin, who is going out with fellow TOWIE star, James Lock, jetted to Turkey last month for surgery to her nose. The Essex-born beauty had the corrective surgery after breaking her nose, leaving her with a ‘small bump,’ and says she is thrilled with the ‘amazing’ results.
VICKY PATTISON, the 29-year-old star of reality TV show, Geordie Shore, has been spotted kissing husband-to-be, John Noble, in a resort in Marbella. The brunette beauty, who got engaged in June, took time out to have a holiday with her tailor fiancé, and looked stunning in a grey zip-up onepiece swimming costume. The couple first got together around 10 years ago but broke off their relationship before rekindling it earlier this year with John surprising his fiancée by getting down on one knee after only six months of dating. The stunner said the proposal “knocked her for six” as she thought the relationship might end because they were often too busy to see each other. Following her engagement, Vicky told a publication, “I’m so happy personally and professionally - there’s a level of equilibrium in my life that I’ve never experienced before. He is so lovely, I’m very fortunate.”
Barbie world RODRIGO ALVES, otherwise known as the ‘human Ken doll’ has been partying up a storm with model Kylie Jenner’s ex, rapper Tyga, in Marbella. The 34-year-old is famous for his mission to look like Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken, and has undergone 50 plastic surgeries.
VICKY PATTISON: Loved up.
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Bollards against terror
DISABLED ACCESS: There are plans to transform Mallorca’s accessibility.
Mobility boost By Matthew Elliott PLANS to transform Mallorca’s accessibility to disabled people have been announced. Government websites and buildings will be rejigged and mobility offenders, including those who steal disabled parking spaces, ruthlessly punished. The Balearic parliament has also supported a new proposal to adopt a kind of universal language in the public domain. This will include a range of easy to understand symbols to replace the small printed text on information boards or public documents. Languages used in public affairs will be expanded. Television news will be made
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available with subtitles or sign language translators. Complex, bureaucratic jargon will be simplified and websites made more user friendly. The basic premise is to expand the success in removing architectural barriers to disabled people into the information sphere. It is no longer enough to simply provide ramps when small printed contracts, archaic websites, and complex technologies impede people’s access to information just as much as stairs, the bill writers argue. That said, the bill provides for substantial penalties for any individuals or businesses in breach of physical accessibility laws. Premises which
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are impossible to access for disabled residents may be fined up to €300,000. The move has been welcomed by Paco Torres, president of the Association of People with Disabilities on the Balearic Islands. He also suggests that, rather than only punishment, the state should provide financial incentives to companies to improve their accessibility beyond the minimum required by law.
AFTER Palma installed bollards and heavy plant pots, Andratx has followed suit with anti-terror barriers of its own. A meeting of local politicians and security experts decided to go ahead with the move to protect residents during local fiestas. Concrete barriers and iron plant pots will be set up at strategic points to prevent large vehicles from being driven into crowds. They will be found in the town’s pedestrianised zone and also in Camp de Mar and Sant Elm. Extra barriers will be set up during market days. “We are taking all the precautions at our disposal.” said Mayor Katia Rouarch. Police presence at the port has also been bolstered.
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POLICE in Magaluf will crack down on abuse of speedy electric wheelchairs following complaints from residents. Legally speaking the scooters are not allowed to exceed walking speed.
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CLUB MAC: Hotel launches fightback against Brit scammers.
CELEBRITY socialite Paris Hilton plans to open an Ibiza hotel. The ‘Paris Boutique Hotel’ would be ‘very Ibiza’ according to the platinum blonde, whose great-grandfather started the Hilton hotel chain.
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Table footy THE Champions League final of table football will be held in the Son Veri sports hall in s’Arenal in October. It is only the second time the final has been held in Spain.
Paws off AN 18-year-old man was arrested for groping a girl at the Sant Bartholomew festival in Soller last weekend. He was tracked to his parents’ home and showed a contemptuous attitude towards officers, police said.
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Accuses 800 tourists of faking stomach bugs By Matthew Elliott A HOTEL group has published concrete figures on the scale of the holiday sickness scams committed by cheating British tourists. Triauno SL, which owns the Mac Alcudia Club with its Mars, Jupiter and Saturn hotels, has reported a €4.6 million fraud to National Police. It accuses almost 800 British tourists of lodging fake food poisoning claims in 2016, costing the hotel group
millions in compensation. The money was deducted automatically by travel companies connected to the hotel, which pay out the claims in the UK. The 797 sickness claims made against the three hotels last year was a seven-fold increase on 2015. The vast majority were made by dodgy legal firms which specialise in holiday sickness claims. Triauno SL refused to take the loss lying down and hired a private investigator. The fraud claim submitted to po-
DRIVERS blocking ramps and pavements have been called selfish by disabled Palma residents. Some have taken to social media to beg police to take the inconsiderate drivers to task, instead of
lice notes that only 32 of the 797 ‘victims’ actually saw a doctor. The rest simply bought an anti-diarrhoea drug from British pharmacies weeks later as the sole basis for their claim. The National Police has confirmed it will launch a criminal investigation on the basis of the hotel’s findings. In a statement, the force noted that if all the claims were true, there would be global headlines about a mass poisoning epidemic across Mallorca.
WHEN it was announced there was to be a major demonstration in Barcelona against terrorism it appears that different ideological factions saw opportunities to advance their agendas. In an unprecedented move, King Felipe VI decided that it would be appropriate for him to join the demonstration to show his support for the people of Barcelona, which is still part of the Spanish nation. He and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy together with Catalan President Carles Puigdemont marched together behind a front line of emergency workers and those who had helped following the terrorist attack. The leading group carried a huge banner simply stating No Tinc Por (I am not afraid) and joining them were an estimated 500,000 who wanted to make their statement against terrorism and also Islamophobia. Unfortunately, a number of demonstrators managed to get relatively close to the king and prime minster, carrying Catalan flags, calling for independence, booing both men and criticising Spain’s close relationship with Saudi Arabia, said to be a promoter of terrorism in Europe. Photographs with or without Catalan flags were used by media outlets (as well as the Royal Household) to promote whatever view they had on independence from Spain.
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million worth of fines were handed out to Costa del Sol motorists in the first half of 2017, the highest in Spain.
It’s a slippery slope letting them flout local laws. The problem is especially acute in
the plush Santa Catalina district. One man pushing his father in a wheelchair
found his passage completely blocked by a car parked on the pavement. He tweeted his outrage to Local Police, who responded that they don’t ‘activate operations from social media.’
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EXPENSIVE: The average mortgage is 40 per cent of the average salary.
Perfect storm strikes nity in Spain to put a roof over their heads. On an annual basis, Mallorcans pay €888 more in 2017 than they did in 2014, a 12 per cent increase. The average Spanish mortgage is €536 per month. In Extremadura residents contribute just 20 per cent of their salaries to paying the mortgage, half the effort put forth by Mallorcans. Paradoxically Extremadura benefits the most from Spain’s protected housing scheme, which keeps mortgages stable. Across Spain 15 out of every 1,000 homes enjoys public funding to prokilometres, the length of Spain’s N332 motorway. tect residents. In Mallorca the figure is just one in 1,000.
NATIVE homeowners across Mallorca have been hit by a perfect economic storm causing a new price bubble. The average mortgage rate has now risen to €705 per month, which is 40 per cent of the average salary. Mallorcan homeowners are paying more relatively speaking than ever before. Just a few years ago a mortgage sucked 36 per cent of the average wage. Stagnant wages now mean that Mallorcans pay more than any other autonomous commu-
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Popularity contest sought after by foreigners. In Mallorca, Port d’Alcudia was the only top 10 entrant, as the seventh most popular. Interest in Port d’Alcudia has soared by 55 per cent in the past three years. The Balearic and Canary Islands, and Spain’s Mediterranean coast dominate searches among both international and domestic holiday hunters.
Happy hikers FOURTEEN new hiking routes covering 270kms, including the Porto Cristo caves, have been revealed by Manacor’s tourism chief. There are 4,000 maps available in Catalan, Spanish, English and German.
DIRE STRAITS: Quiet spots like Binissalem could lose tourist business.
Financial black hole Holiday laws could suck half a billion TOUGHER tourist rental laws could cost the Balearic economy more than €550 million according to Airbnb. The American accommodation platform, which puts landlords in touch with travellers, claims that it generated €400 million worth of economic activity on the islands last year. That figure was set to rise but strict new laws have stopped the tourist rental juggernaut in its tracks. Parliament intervened as the phenomenon began dramatically raising rents, impacting hotels, and leading to unpopular numbers of tourists. Needless to say, Airbnb is unhappy with the new legislation, which it argues is “disproportionate” and “legislates against Balearic families in order to protect hotels.” The company suggests that 10,000 homeowners
who supplement their income by renting beds, rooms and flats to tourists will be left out in the cold by strict new laws. A moratorium has been placed on the granting of rental licences, and huge fines threatened for anyone renting rooms without one. Airbnb director for Spain, Arnau Muñoz, said the new law was “complex and confusing and fails to distinguish between private individuals sharing their homes and professional operators.” The group claims small areas with few hotels will be worst affected. Seven out of 10 Airbnb adverts are for homes outwith the main tourist areas. Latest news Places like Inca, Binissalem and and Campanet which have very more as it few hotels, will now see almost happens at no money from tourists. www.euroweeklynews.com
THE island of Formentera is the most searched for destination in Spain according to a report from search engine Trivago. The Balearic Island has also clocked up the biggest increase in searches among Spanish tourists in the past three years. Neighbouring island Ibiza ranked fourth among destinations most
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Sound proof MORE than 1,000 apartments should be soundproofed against the noise of planes, argues the Palma Residents’ Association, which described noise from flights passing every 40 seconds as intolerable.
Well done A POLICEMAN from Mallorca won the ‘men in uniform’ world boxing championship in the 69kg category. Hugo Perez beat a Los Angeles policeman and an American sheriff to win.
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Strike a blow STRIKES at Spanish airports would be ‘terrifying’ according to tourist company association Exceltur. In just two weeks workers at Palma and other key Spanish airports are due to begin industrial action.
Social karma REVENUE from fining violators of holiday rental laws should be become a social rent fund for working residents being forced out of their homes by rising prices, according to anti-austerity party Podemos.
Health risk A REVIEW of the medication taken by more than 1,000 chronic patients aged over 75 on Mallorca found that 70 per cent suffer adverse effects from the drugs and are confused by labelling.
Body found A 76-YEAR-OLD man drowned at Formentera’s Llevant beach in the Ses Salines Natural Park. He was spotted floating headfirst around 150 metres from the shore by lifeguards who couldn’t resuscitate him.
Prime spot FOR the fifth year running Mallorca hotels set an occupancy record, with a 91.1 per cent occupied rate in July, above the Spanish average of 75.4. Rooms average €106 per night.
Car wars TIPPED off by a German tourist who saw him lurking in a car park, police arrested a 60year-old man in Manacor suspected of being behind a spate of 30 car break-ins.
Road legal? Brits fail Spanish theory test BRITISH drivers do not understand Spanish road laws, new research suggests. Despite thousands of Brits choosing to visit Europe by car every year, almost one in three (29 per cent) said they are not confident driving on foreign motorways. Over 1,000 UK drivers were quizzed in an international theory test which revealed that UK drivers would fail similar exams for Spain, France, Germany, Sweden and the USA. Brits were least likely to know the correct answers for Spanish road laws; the average score was just 5/10, 36
pert cent less than what would be needed to pass based on the 86 per cent pass mark for UK theory test standards. Over a third (35 per cent) of those quizzed were unable to identify the right answer to ‘What distance are you required to leave between you and the car in front of you in most situations,’ and 32 per cent were unable to correctly answer ‘Child seats must be provided for children under 1.35m tall and under what age?’ Brits were most familiar with German road laws, with the average person getting 75
per cent of the answers right, followed closely by the USA (70 per cent) and France (69 per cent). On average, men (62 per cent) scored higher than women (58 per cent), with those aged 55 - 65 coming out on top with 6.3 out of 10. The 26 - 35 age group got a meagre 5.5, suggesting they need to brush up on their international road laws knowledge before heading abroad. Vehicle parts distributor Euro Car Parts (www.eu roparts.com) created the International Theory Test, the first of its kind, surveying 1,019 UK adults.
May the force be with you MALLORCA and the islands should have their own independent police force, argues political party Mes. The autonomous force would follow the Mossos d’Esquadra model in Cataluña, which Mes praised for its “exemplary performance” after the Barcelona terrorist attack. Mossos d’Esquadra have taken over most Guardia Civil and National Police functions in Cataluña and are under the authority of the regional Generalitat. Mes fights for increased autonomy for the Balearic Islands. Party spokesman David Abril said that the mosaic of different police forces on the islands suffer from “insufficient numbers,” “poor governance” and a “lack of coordination.” This has left Mallorca vulnerable in the face of a growing terrorist threat, he argued. A lack of communication between Mallorca’s forces was laid bare in a bungled raid on a cannabis club in Palma last month. Local Police officers barged in and seized cash and a minor drug haul. They interrupted a month-long stakeout operation painstakingly planned by National Police who were tracking a major drugs trafficker at multiple locations.
MOSSOS d’ESQUADRA: Calls for a similar force.
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A TOURIST guide has been fined €1,300 for scaring a polar bear during a snowmobile expedition on the Svalbard archipelago. The guide approached the bear who fled, but regulations say this is prohibited.
AMSTERDAM is increasing security in the wake of the recent terror attacks in Barcelona. The mayor said extra security measures will be enforced in certain areas of the city.
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Centre closures NORWAY is to close 17 asylum centres, reducing the capacity by 1,600 people. It comes as the number of asylum seekers arriving in the country continues to fall.
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PROTECTED: A polar bear on the Svalbard archipelago. is setting the internet alight with 114,000 fans following her Instagram page with many believing she could be the world’s hottest firefighter.
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Terror film BRITISH director Paul Greengrass is to direct a film about the Utoya terror attacks of July 2011 after Netflix won the rights to make the film.
HUNGARY now has no ambassador in the Netherlands, after the role was suspended when the Dutch ambassador in Hungary criticised the Hungarian prime minister’s government.
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said it will fine and prosecute anyone who illegally downloads films. The chief executive of DFW said those using BitTorrent to view their films without buying them can face sanctions.
Gig threat A 22-YEAR-OLD man was arrested hours after a rock concert in Rotterdam was cancelled following an alert from Spanish police about a possible terror threat. He was believed to have sent a threatening message but was later released.
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POLICE have seized thousands of ecstasy tablets in the shape of Donald Trump’s head, valued at around €39,000. A 51-year-old man and his 17-year-old old son were arrested after the drugs were found in their vehicle.
Unfair bonuses BIG bonuses to car executives have
been called ‘unfair’ by Chancellor Angela Merkel, following the diesel emissions scandal and called on the industry to rein them in.
Facial recognition THREE HUNDRED people are volunteering for a facial recognition pilot program in Berlin. However, the increased
surveillance has received mixed views with some calling for the pilot to stopped immediately.
Muslim integration A NEW study has found that most of the country’s 4.7 million Muslims feel connected and integrated into German society.
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AN ‘invisible PC spy software’ has been criticised by a French LGBT rights group after the company claimed its software could help parents find out if their son was gay.
IT is reported that a Belgian police officer gave an ‘informal’ tip to a Catalan colleague last year that the man believed to be behind Barcelona’s recent terror attack was suspicious, but at the time no information was found to link him to Islamist extremism.
Workers reform PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron warns the EU risks breaking up if it fails to reform rules on temporary foreign workers. France wants to introduce a 12 month maximum period that a worker can be ‘posted’ to work in another country to prevent continued cheap labour.
Flexible patrols THE ‘Operation Sentinelle,’ a domestic military presence that has deployed thousands of soldiers to patrol public spaces since the 2015 terror attacks, is to be revamped.
Maurice support THE owners of a noisy cockerel have been told they face legal action if they do not quieten the cockerel which neighbours claim is ‘posing a health risk.’ Tens of thousands have signed a petition in support of the cockerel named Maurice.
Terrorism cases BELGIAN courts open an average of 23 new terrorist-related cases per month. Since the beginning of the year 189 terrorism files have been opened as police forces crack down on terrorism.
Burger brand BELGIUM’S third Burger King restaurant has opened in the Walloon capital Namur. The chain has announced it will open three more restaurants in the country by the end of the year.
Confidence high THE country’s consumer confidence index has maintained its historic high achieved in July with the National Bank of Belgium saying it was ‘comparable’ to pre-crisis highs of 2007.
COMPLAINTS have been made about the Halmstad Detention Centre with those admitted complaining they have to wait hours for the toilets to be flushed with odours coming through the cells and the ventilation system is so loud they cannot sleep.
Elderly attack AN elderly couple were attacked by a man in a store in Laholm. Hitting and kicking the pair in their 80’s, police say they tried to take refuge in a clothing store as the man continued the unprovoked attack.
Good harvest HARVEST time is underway with local farmers in the Laholm area saying early signs show it seems to be better than last year’s harvest.
Sick leave THE number of people taking sick leave continues to decline for the sixth consecutive month according to new figures from the Social Insurance Agency. Compared to one year ago, it is down by 2.4 per cent.
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Murder charge AFTER the dismembered body of journalist Kim Wall was found, prosecutors are looking to charge submarine owner Peter Madsen with murder. Her torso was found washed up near Copenhagen.
Looking up DENMARK is currently experiencing a bit of a job boom with experts saying there are a lot of vacancies available. Reports also say nine out of 10 people are unemployed for less than a year.
English concern THE Education Minister has pledged to cut down admissions to courses taught in English saying too many students are qualifying and then leaving Denmark.
Final filming FILMING of X-Factor begins next week but broadcaster DR has announced it will be the last series to be produced in Denmark after first being broadcast in 2008. The next season will be aired in 2018.
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MARIANO RAJOY: Pleased by strong economy.
tourists has increased and the general consensus of opinion from the Spanish government, the Bank of Spain and the International Monetary Fund is that growth will exceed expectation and break 3 per cent for the third year in a row. All of this good news means that Prime Minister Rajoy feels more comfortable about his chances of pushing through the 2018 budget when Parliament returns from holiday in September. On the negative side however, expenditure Is currently still in excess of 100 per cent of GDP which may cause problems for the minority government if that situation continues to deteriorate.
By John Smith within 12 to 18 months, but other EU members offer similar if not so inexpensive deals and you can also purchase the rights to carry an Austrian, Bulgarian, Cypriot or Hungarian passport. That means that there are five EU members simply selling national passports and more may follow if there is a demand for them. Currently British passport holders who can prove direct family
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Fuel down AFTER a fairly expensive summer, fuel prices look as if they will fall slightly by the end of August and should then hold steady. Currently Spain has some of the lowest prices for petrol and diesel in the EU.
Day tripper TO celebrate the 25th anniversary of its high speed service, train company Renfe is continuing to offer travellers the chance to purchase one of 25,000 tickets for €25. The next offer of discounted long distance tickets should be made on the last Friday of September.
Bottoms up SPANISH wine exports have reached their highest volume ever with sales of €1.3 billion in the first six months of the year. Even though British imports were down, the overall price of individual wines increased with red and rose doing well.
Barcelona flights still busy RYANAIR which has now formally registered its interest in taking over the bankrupt Air Berlin has announced fare reductions for flights to Barcelona. It made the decision to reduce fares by between 5 and 7 per cent soon after the attack on Las Ramblas and says that the decision has meant that it has
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With the data we have we don’t see a significant impact on tourism in the short term,” Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said with regards to the Barcelona attacks and economic forecasts.
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is the amount earned by the Portuguese-owned Worten electronics retail store in the first six months of 2017, a massive increase over the same period last year.
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THE Spanish Consumer Organisation considers that despite the fact that an element of fraud and identity theft does exist, use of credit and debit cards is inherently safe. It is estimated that in 2016, the total amount defrauded was €56 million which whilst slightly up from the previous year, still only amounts to 0.2 per cent of the total annual spend. Contactless cards and telephone apps may however cause some problems for the future
THANKS in part to consumer spending, the Spanish economy continued to grow above expectation during the second quarter of 2017. Unemployment also dropped meaning that less money was being paid from social security and more taxes are being collected. Exports also continue to grow whilst the number of
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experienced no reduction in passenger traffic on flights to the city. According to CEO Michael O’Leary it is company policy to lower fares to destinations hit by a terrorist attack in order to ensure that volume of traffic is maintained.
links with Ireland can apply for a change of citizenship and those, mainly of Jewish origin, whose forebears lost their German passports during the Nazi regime can also apply for a German passport. Other countries offer the opportunity to obtain rights of residency such as Spain and its ‘Golden Passport’ programme aimed mainly at wealthy Chinese, but these are all significantly more expensive and take a considerable length of time for grant of a passport.
Idea is appealing ORANGE growers in Spain should be taking an interest in a number of developments on the Italian island of Sardinia to dispose of orange peel discarded in production of juice. It is estimated that the total cost of disposal of peel and pips amounted to €14 million per annum but now it is being used to make yarn for fabric, fat-free flour and even biogas which is then turned into electricity. A juicy opportunity to make money out of waste.
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0,6491 39,760 3,1290 7,53 4,61 23,14 20,96 2,5140 9,702 41,43 2,1010 68,05 6,215 26,16 9,16 18,215 75,70 73,81 16,6700 2,94 36,610 9,0650 2,5580 21,43 21,73 3,93 6,660 6,935 2,361 33,760 5,28 22,49 37,500 13,910 15,650 23,49 14,04 11,89 7,771 4,416 1,97 1,842 13,06 45,11 9,130 2,1960 36,770 45,400 4,19 14,3700
CHANGE(P) +0,28% +0,10% -1,11% -0,20% +0,37% +1,05% -0,43% -0,36% -0,22% +0,95% +1,20% -2,02% +1,14% -0,57% +22,46% +0,03% -0,72% -0,53% -0,71% -1,44% +0,43% -0,38% -0,04% +0,37% +0,49% -0,73% +0,68% -0,36% -0,46% -0,35% -0,57% -0,13% +1,49% +0,29% +0,32% -0,21% -1,68% +0,85% +0,05% +1,21% -0,10% -1,73% -0,15% -0,19% -0,16% -0,14% -0,68% +0,00% -1,99% -1,71%
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NET VOL 46.908,70 13.898,36 5.083,79 5.580,94 4.655,45 5.364,47 10.245,18 5.915,66 33.201,14 6.082,26 10.416,17 5.749,83 5.132,94 8.107,57 1.344,35 47.421,87 7.092,84 51.893,07 17.811,64 5.418,29 50.530,91 16.749,27 30.620,54 96.842,96 81.520,52 3.936,00 6.825,08 7.479,75 5.167,99 7.679,48 0,00 5.315,11 34.261,95 12.207,58 6.197,12 5.594,07 14.079,49 6.340,35 25.857,57 13.183,17 6.455,62 15.077,54 7.666,72 57.006,09 6.232,46 58.557,92 6.774,28 11.539,74 8.480,00 18.436,38
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CHANGE% CHANGE VOLUME(M) +0,00% 0,010 120.624,54 +0,13% 0,1100 75.553,74 +0,37% 0,590 825.713,35 -1,19% -2,850 139.430,66 +0,50% 0,570 68.168,71 +0,74% 0,79 205.096,14 +0,64% 0,200 157.201,70 +0,35% 0,16 194.369,91 +0,33% 0,2700 71.732,84 +0,51% 0,39 325.070,76 +0,78% 0,1900 212.033,10 -0,23% -0,52 86.068,11 +0,94% 1,4000 176.468,99 +0,56% 0,80 133.957,10 -0,12% -0,0400 163.261,03 +0,40% 0,3700 323.357,64 -0,91% -1,2100 353.429,08 +0,26% 0,4100 128.643,66 +0,37% 0,23 171.659,68 +0,18% 0,130 562.207,90 +0,11% 0,06 70.724,78 +0,48% 0,1600 198.581,98 +0,26% 0,240 235.901,82 +0,72% 0,90 34.899,02 -0,20% -0,23 91.970,70 -0,20% -0,39 187.918,90 +0,77% 0,37 198.585,58 +0,13% 0,13 189.065,39 +0,37% 0,2900 237.030,07 +0,88% 0,8900 158.129,62 M - MILLION DOLLARS
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Pound struggling, the euro steady Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
A FEW key factors have been driving pound, euro and US dollar exchange rates over the last month - with central bank monetary policy speculation and political uncertainty being the two main ones. Over the past four weeks the GBP/EUR exchange rate has fallen from highs of €1.1432 to historic lows of €1.1035, GBP/USD peaked at $1.3256 before drifting to $1.3020 and EUR/USD advanced from $1.1385 to highs of $1.1900. What’s been happening? While the Federal Reserve piled pressure on the US dollar by dwelling on low US inflation (leading many to suspect that the central bank will refrain from increasing interest rates for a third time in 2017) the Bank of England (BoE) sent the Pound reeling with its own interest rate decision. The BoE sent the pound to a 10-month low
KEY FACTORS: Central bank monetary policy speculation and political uncertainty. against the euro and drove GBP/USD from an 11-month high. While the bank was split 6-2 on whether or not to increase interest rates, its decision to slash UK growth forecasts for 2017 and 2018 was enough to dash hopes that borrowing costs would be increased soon and Sterling spiralled lower in the wake of the announcement. A lack of progress in the UK’s Brexit negotiations also limited the pound’s appeal. Meanwhile, the euro was supported by a
stream of upbeat economic releases from the Eurozone and comments from European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi. Hints from the ECB chief that policymakers will begin discussing the tightening of stimulus in the autumn bolstered the common currency, keeping it elevated against the pound and helping it achieve its best levels against the US dollar since January 2015. Over in the US, the dollar also had to contend with the fallout from yet another drama at
the White House. The sacking of Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci after just 10 days in office elevated concerns that all the upheaval will prevent President Donald Trump from making good on his promised tax and spending plans. What do you need to look out for? If ecostats from the Eurozone keep impressing in the weeks ahead it will up the odds of the ECB opting to reign in its quantitative easing programme in September. Good news for the euro, but bad news for the GBP/EUR exchange rate. The pound may also be pressured lower against the euro and US dollar if Brexit negotiations fail to move forward in a positive way. UK data will be an additional driver of GBP exchange rate volatility, with less-than-impressive results weighing on BoE rate hike expectations and leaving Sterling struggling. 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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AEGE which represents major manufacturers who use electricity in Spain has complained that members who turnover €20 billion could be forced out of the country. According to the recently appointed president of the association and president of Air Liquide, Teresa Rasero, electricity prices in Spain are so high that they are making major companies consider moving abroad to try to save costs and become more competitive. The 27 member companies between them employ 66,000 workers directly and a further 120,000 indirectly and should even a few of them look to close their businesses within Spain, it could be very damaging for the economy. In an interview with the Expansión financial paper, she explained that when compared to Germany, itself a major industrial economy, electricity costs in Spain are 30 per cent higher which means that business is potentially being lost. While the government of Mariano Rajoy appears to favour Spanish
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electricity companies, even considering punitive taxes on those generating solar power, a plea to make the public utility companies reduce their charges is likely to fall on deaf ears. AEGE speaks with some strength as its members control 83 major industrial plants across Spain producing a range of products from chemicals to metals and steel to gas and account for 11 per cent of total electrical consumption in the country. Up until recently, the members were more worried about uninter-
rupted supply rather than simple cost but as the delivery of power has become more reliable, so prices have risen and unlike neighbours in the European Union, these companies receive very little state assistance. There has been some improvement when the market opened up to allow an auction system whereby utility companies were encouraged to bid against each other to supply power on an annual basis but AEGE don’t think that this is enough. Ms Rasero believes that with the need to produce much greater volumes of environmentally friendly electricity the government needs to introduce a coherent and harmonised policy which will ensure green energy in sufficient amounts at prices which are competitive when compared to other EU states. If this proves to be impossible, then she believes that Spanish heavy industry in particular will become less competitive and will have little option other than to move to areas where costs are lower and greater profits can be made.
Bank sale controversy THE European Commission has refused to release certain relevant documents to lawyers representing investors in Banco Popular who are trying to recover lost funds. According to a document issued by the CEO of one the arms of the Commission, the reasons given are that the release of the Deloitte’s report on the Bank as well as reports from the European Central Bank and Spanish Single Board of Resolution could hurt purchaser Santander. Part of the document states that the decision has been made in order ‘ n o t t o h a r m S a n t a n d e r ’s commercial interests’ and ‘protect the financial stability of the eurozone.’ This decision will not please any of those affected by the sale or those who believe that the Commision should be transparent.
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Prices rise for tasty treats VA N I L L A w h i c h w a s i n t r o duced to the ‘old world’ by Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés in the 16th century is the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron. The English name comes from the Spanish word vainilla meaning little pod (as its seeds are contained in a long black cylinder) it is used to add taste to a variety of desserts and ice creams, but the wholesale price has tripled to more than €500 per kilo in the last three years.
Although only native to Mexico, 80 per cent of the world’s commercially grown vanilla comes from the African island of Madagascar and annual sales of €550 million contribute 5 per cent of GDP to what is one of the poorest countries in the world. Don’t be surprised therefore if you find that your tub of delicious vanilla ice cream has suddenly gone up in price next time you visit the supermarkets.
A simple oil contract nearly caused a war in Asia WHAT appeared to be a simple contract between the Vietnamese government and giant oil Company Repsol has had a ripple effect bringing the communist state closer than ever to the USA. Traditionally, Vietnam has seen China as a natural partner in Asia and over a period of years imported increasingly large amounts of goods from China whilst exporting what it manufactured to the USA. The decision made by Vietnam in June to appoint the Spanish firm Repsol to undertake drilling in the South China Sea brought an immediate and unexpected response from China which threatened military action if the work continued.
Within a week, the contract was cancelled and the Vietnamese government was forced to pay millions of dollars to Repsol by way of compensation. This also led to a senior Chinese official cancelling a planned visit to Hanoi whilst the staunch Vietnamese Communist Minister of Defence flew to Washington within a matter of weeks for what were described as friendly talks with his counterpart in America. As the old guard in Vietnam age and begin to retire from power, it is clear that the country is moving towards a freer state with elements of capitalism creeping in, but those still in power are wily enough to only encourage the USA when China treads on their toes.
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Are the kids of today ruined or not? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT THE unbelievable hype and media hysteria surrounding the A-level exams has now become utterly ridiculous. Every television channel this year was completely saturated with students elevated to minor celebrity status merely for opening up envelopes, bursting into tears, hugging each other and jumping up and down. The mind boggles. Even though the authorities vehemently denied tests had been dumbed down, they did admit this privileged, often ungrateful bunch, have had the new test results ‘scored more generously.’ Oh, that’s ok then! Apparently with the revised method of marking authorities didn’t want to cause the students too much ‘unnecessary stress.’ You really couldn’t make it up. There are even websites advising parents on how to deal with the diddums who didn’t do too well. Advice includes relaxing techniques, compris-
ing meditation and exercise. They are also told to give them, ‘time to grieve’ and teach them rhythmic breathing. Parents are also informed they should be on the lookout for the signs of stress, ranging from sobbing through tests, ears turning red to losing eye lashes! And what is the result of all this almost beyond belief pandering of these ‘future leaders?’ Gratitude? Don’t make me laugh. Many of these sensitive little flowers actually see themselves as victims of oppression. One young madam actually insisted that because she suffered from anxiety and depression she should have been afforded special treatment and even allowed extended deadlines, because she was a ‘slow reader.’ If you ever wondered where the leftwing PC brigades actually manifests, look no further. The National Union of Students recently wanted to ban clapping and cheering because it ‘triggered anxiety.’ The hard on activists of the University of East Anglia took offence at what they saw as ‘cultural appropriation’ because a local restaurant handed out sombreros. Sussex actually wanted to ban the use of ‘he’ and ‘she’
as pronouns, because it made assumptions about identity. Another student body wanted to ban Jamaican stew and Tunisian rice because it created ‘racist microaggressions.’ Wha’? This leftie lot also requested warnings before being exposed to supposedly offensive books, such as The Great Gatsby (violence toward women) and even the Merchant of Venice, for its anti-sematic portrayal of Shylock. No wonder they all lean toward Corbyn and his policies of simpering, cynical appeasement. Mark my words, this diversity happy bunch, with their self-centred utterly misplaced priorities will one day, if they find time to look up from their mobile phones, find their women clad in burkas, living under the yolk of sharia law and witnessing beheadings on the campus. Never mind Jamaican stew. Let them see what happens in that scenario, when they try and protest that every TV show should have a transgender performer. ‘Er what television!? Heaven help them all. Keep the faith Love Leapy / leapylee2002@gmail.com
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That’s not a serious survey! Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I SPEND quite a bit of time watching TV and during some of the TV shows I watch are adverts. Recently I noticed one of them mentioned that, in a survey, 82 per cent of people surveyed thought this product was the best ever. Then I read the small print. It was 82 per cent of 67 people which is about 55 people. Well, in my opinion, that’s not a lot of people and seems to be a bit of an ‘I can’t be arsed survey.’ It’s like someone has tried to do a survey and couldn’t get anyone to stop and answer their questions. Even Family Fortunes managed 100 people! If you want to sell me something and convince me it is a fantastic product by telling me how many people love it, I want to see serious numbers asked - not a few falling out the pub at closing time. In other news this week Walnut Whips will no longer have walnuts on them and will be renamed. How can this happen? Well apparently walnuts have become too expensive so they are being removed from the top. For us oldies that remember there actually used to be two walnuts - one on the top and one on the inside at the bottom. They nicked
the first one out a way back and now the top one’s gone too and what’s the new name going to be? Whip? What’s the point of having it? Just stop making it. Now all it is is a bit of chocolate with a creamy filling. It seems daft to me. I used to enjoy me Walnut Whip and the whole art of eating it. The actual Walnut Whip will still be available, rumour has it, but might only be at Christmas at a much dearer price. I am going away in a couple of weeks to see a doctor in the USA about my very rare neurological disorder I have. There will be about 40 of us meeting up and will be having dinner at a couple of restaurants on a couple of the nights that we will be there. I’ve been there before and the place we are going to eat at is a massive gaff so I was surprised to get an email to tell me that I had till August 28 to decide what I wanted to eat on the two nights I’m going. It’s not like there are 400 of us. It’s four tables max and we are going to a place that does this for a living. I actually don’t know whether I want fish in a sauce or chicken in a sauce or meat in a sauce on September 26. But being the understanding person I am I told them what I would eat just not to be awkward, though I doubt I’ll remember what I ordered by the time I get there. This is my 100th Grumpy column. Thanks for all your support and comments. Email me: mikesenker@gmail.com.
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LEGALLY SPEAKING Are you allowed to speed whilst overtaking? 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.
SPEED LIMIT: Depends on the road. MANY people are unsure if they are permitted to exceed the speed limit whilst overtaking and the answer is both yes and no, but mostly no. According to Article 51 of the Reglamento General de Circulacion, ‘The maximum fixed speeds for conventional roads which do not pass through urban areas may only be exceeded by up to 20km per hour by saloon cars and motorcycles, whilst overtaking other vehicles travelling at lesser speeds.’ This clause first came about to allow cars to pass a slower moving vehicle in the shortest possible time, allowing an increase in speed to enable the move to be carried out quickly. However, the rule does exist and does allow drivers to go over the speed limit, but only in certain circumstances. First, the rule is only ever applied to cars and motorcycles. There are also limits to the type of road it is applied to. It does not permit the speed increase on motorways or on dual carriageways so faster moving roads are excluded straight away. The clause also does not apply in towns or cities. This just leaves the
‘conventional’ roads, such as single carriageways with no central reservation and those roads that are outside of towns. The clause also does not apply if you see a speed limit sign as this limit overrules the clause. So for example, if you see a sign (which is called the R-301) that limits the maximum speed of a road to 70km p/h then the maximum speed is 70km and this exceptional speeding clause does not apply and you are not permitted to exceed the speed limit for any reason, including overtaking. So the circumstances where this clause can be applied are few and far between in reality as the clause only applies on a conventional road where there is no overruling speed limit and where overtaking is allowed. And remember, overtaking is one of the most dangerous manoeuvres we carry out. In the event of a head-on collision, our speed is added to that of the oncoming vehicle and so a crash where two vehicles are travelling at 90km per hour is the equivalent of crashing at 180km per hour when the two are combined.
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Events cause disruption An organisation close to us in the countryside holds seminars lasting 10 days or more on a frequent basis throughout the year, causing us much disruption. Our mains water is not available during these times as so much water is being consumed by this body of people, estimated at 2,500 visitors. We live on an unmade dirt track and are concerned by the volume and speed of the vehicles passing No, there is no such law. However, we suppose that gatherings of this size surely must hold the necessary permits from your
at all times, day and night. These vehicles range from mini-buses to full size coaches, plus lorries delivering portable loos, air conditioning units, and daily deliveries of food supplies, plus hundreds of hire cars. We would like to know if there is a law in Spain limiting the number of people to an event or a law restricting the number of events that can be held in a year. L G (Costa del Sol)
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town hall. Further, if they affect your water supply, this is unacceptable. Why not start with a complaint to the town hall?
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Summer is a bummer WHEN I arrived here 16 years ago, Calpe was a peaceful town where city dwellers could escape the noise and bustle. It was a place suited to walkers, climbers, cyclists and those looking for a peaceful holiday with sun, sand, sea and a wonderful variety of bars and restaurants. A place where one could walk the streets safely. Now it is full of hotels with their own bars and restaurants, forcing many of the original establishments to close. There is the added congestion of traffic and people, and the tremendous noise of coaches at all hours of day and night with their engines running whilst stationary. Not to mention visitors who insist on getting drunk and those who wander around the town in bikinis. Flats have to be licensed in order to let them, so having family and friends to visit is increasingly expensive. The heart of the town has been destroyed! Those of us who live here dread the summer. There are plenty of areas such
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as Benidorm, Magaluf and Torremolinos where the lager louts, all day English breakfast-eaters and those who think it is cool to wander the streets and supermarkets half naked are welcome. Calpe does not want them! Laraine, Calpe
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Tiger mosquitoes at home in Spain IT is about time the government took it seriously about mosquitos.. They should start using crop spraying planes to eradicate the pests, so we can enjoy lovely Spain. Des
Malaga police launch mistreated animals operation CAN they also have a look at the treatment of the donkeys in Mijas Pueblo? I have seen some very disturbing videos of a donkey on the ground being kicked in the head and have seen for myself overweight adults riding the donkeys in very, very hot weather and not seeming to care about the way they are suffering . I know of people who are not visiting Mijas Pueblo any more because of the cruel treatment of the donkeys. Chris Jopp
Extract a few £30,000 fines and set up rescue facilities. CAN they also fine bullfighters for the torture they inflict on bulls ??? Wyn
Comments from EWN online Almeria man faces animal abuse charges ANOTHER one my god is there no end what has happened to the poor dogs. He should be staked out in the hot sun with no water or facilities and see how he fares... the courts do not take this seriously Bev Mcphail Eldred
Immigrant boats homing in on the Costa Blanca PUMP up the boats and tow them back. Or do the same as Hungary, put them into a fenced area which they cannot leave until their identity and paperwork are settled. Nobody suddenly wants to enter Hungary... Peter Sauer
King Felipe joins anti-terror march HE is a wonderful role model for all monarchs! As is our dear Queen Elizabeth but in a slightly different way! Eithne Kneale WELL done Felipe, a monarch who cares. Jim McClure
Costa Blanca illegal drinks sellers owe thousands FINE the people who buy the stuff. In Italy for example if you can’t produce a receipt for the goods you have bought, then you can be fined. This practice forces shopkeepers and the like, to issue you with a receipt thus making them declare their sales and pay tax Denise McNamara
Brit couple devastated over home demolition HOPE they get help from European Court Of Human Rights, this needs sorting out, these Demolition Orders are disgusting, not human. Vera Green
I HAVE just been reading your story on the condition of water in the Rio Segura (EWN Costa Blanca South Issue 1676). I would just like to add that I was recently out and about looking for places to fish. I was on the canal that runs alongside the Rio Segura at Guardamar, opposite the Marina. The number of dead fish I came across was staggering, and the stench was awful. The worst area was where the footbridge crosses the canal towards the Rio Segura, where it looks like a small dam has been installed to stop rubbish washing into the sea. Something doesn’t seem right to me. Steven Soanes, Alicante
Nude feud FIRSTLY I must commend Alicante Council for putting up beach signs for a nudist beach near El Altet to let people know that the beach is ‘clothing optional,’ but wouldn’t it be a good idea to have these signs at all nudist beaches in the area, so as to advertise these to the people who wish to use or avoid them? Unfortunately this will not extend to our local nudist beach at Calla Mosca as this might add support to the battle to protect the area! TJ Sawkins, Orihuela Costa
Stupid tax RE your story on the front page of EWN Costa Blanca North Issue 1677, why do the authorities fine the illegal street sellers/looky-looky men? Wouldn’t it be simpler to fine the people who purchase drinks and items from them? They at least have the means to pay. Make them cough up on-the-spot fines! Rose Marie Hughes La Forge de Reynes, France
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If the stable gate is closed, climb the fence.” Julie Krone, retired jockey
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Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Arnold Schwarzenegger Actor, bodybuilder, politician, environmental campaigner
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The need to be popular midweek could see you veer off track on a business matter. You have been warned and will be able to avoid it if you wish. Do not under-estimate how much hassle a wrong move could cause you. On the domestic front, you are able to fully relax and enjoy good company.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
‘ I CAN’T WAIT FOR STRICTLY TO START - HE HATES EVERYTHING AND ANYONE INCLUDING BREXIT, BAKE OFF, TRUMP AND MARMITE! ’
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1. El Entierro de la Sardina, Murcia A centuries-old tradition that may appear odd to outsiders, literally translating as ‘the burial of the sardine.’ Some believe it to have been created by students who wanted the Semana Santa fiestas to go on for longer but others claim it dates back to Carlos III having ordered fish to celebrate the end of the festival period. Legend says the heat made the fish go off and the foul stench caused them to be buried. The grand finale sees a giant paper mache sardine set alight. 2. Holi Run, Madrid A Spanish take on the Hindi festival, participants run through the street whilst being showered in coloured powder. The festival combines sport, fun, happiness, music and a plenty of colour. A five-kilometre race with no time limit where thousands are covered from head to toe with different coloured powder every kilometre. There are over 40 variants of this event throughout Spain but the Madrid version is the original and attracts the greatest numbers. The festivities continue all day until the climax sees a host of colours fill the sky. 3. San Fermino and the Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Navarre Quite possibly the most world-renowned fiesta in Spain, bulls are let loose in the streets
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Having been dashing about like a mad thing, you find this week a refreshing change. Only when you slow down do you realise how much you have been doing and just how tired you have become. There are some social engagements that you would not miss for the world, however.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) By using your intuition midweek, you will be able to solve a small problem at the weekend. Thinking ahead sometimes seems a waste of time to you because circumstances have a way of changing, but it makes sense to put in a bit of extra effort if you are able to avoid aggravation.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A mistake seems a small thing until someone notices it. Although you feel that they are making a mountain out of a molehill, it still leaves a nasty feeling. Get out and do something completely different at the weekend. Not only will it blow the cobwebs away, but it will also put in perspective any negative thoughts.
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ed to be transferred from the fields to the bullring to be killed by a matador that afternoon, a practice which Pamplona still maintains to this day. 4. Fiesta de San Juan, Spanish coastal towns Not all Spanish may know about Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot but they do have an annual celebration involving bonfires. Though celebrated throughout Europe, the Spanish like to add a touch of fire to beaches and create a host of small fires along the coast each June 23. Unlike many Saints days which mark the death of a saint, the feast of St Joseph marks his birth. Dancing, singing and parties generally carry on until the early hours as well as barbecues and tapas. 5. La Batalla de Vino, Haro, La Rioja Each year between June 27 and 30, thousands of thirsty Spaniards and a healthy collection of tourists climb a mountain in La Rioja and spray wine all over each other as part of the celebration of the feast of St Peter. Locals start the party the night before, taking to the streets whilst drinking and dancing. They then ascend the hill during the early hours of the morning and cover each other in the sweet red liquid.
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A business colleague may be less than honest with you. When it is a small matter you are used to them bending the truth. This is not, however, something that you will want to let go by, so stay on your toes. On the home front, you tend to be snappy with loved ones because you are feeling stressed.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Looking for answers? They are there if only you go to the right source. There is no 'quick fix' this week and you need to delve deeper to get the information you need. It will be tempting to take a short cut but,believe me, it will not be worth the hassle in the longer term. Once you have the right facts you are truly in charge of what happens next.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are very much in two minds about how to deal with a personal situation. Ask yourself which approach will help and which will do nothing. Although you want to shout at someone and feel negative at times, hold fire.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Getting a romantic situation wrong could cause a humourous moment this weekend. I am not telling you this so you can avoid it. You could do with a good laugh right now. Planning ahead is your preferred method but sometimes it is the last-minute decision that brings the best results.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The thing that you have to tackle this week is uppermost in your mind, but don't dwell on it. Write it down and what you intend doing about it, then put it away. Relax and get on with other things. When you do come to take it out again and face the situation it will be so much easier.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Imposing restrictions on someone else also imposes restrictions on you. Why? Well, you have to hang around and see that your wishes are followed and take further action if they are not. Wouldn't it be easier to find some kind of compromise?
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Avoid getting involved in other people's arguments. There is no way that you can come out a winner if you do. Taking a step backwards is sometimes the best thing. You have been down this path before, and did your intervention do any good? Go and trim the roses or sort out those rockery stones instead.
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Across 1 Tick cop off in driver’s seat (7) 5 So the cover is firm (5) 8 Smoothes out in the middle of elevenses (5) 9 It obstructs gunners in a boat (7) 10 Former currency, mostly, for French chemist (7) 11 One of the musketeers has to go off (5) 12 Canter around in a hypnotic state (6) 14 University more certain of lender (6) 17 Avoid commercial in the evening (5) 19 Today learn about some glands (7) 22 Grease around any short rope (7) 23 Improve footwear around the beginning of September (5) 24 Some musty leather elegance (5) 25 A number of workers are lessees (7) 4 A sleeveless tunic, thanks to poet (6) 5 Hair highlights for unsteady skaters (7) 6 Drain away 50 each (5) 7 Actor’s assistant’s bureau (7) 12 Tell sir about the framework (7) 13 Brave about carpet burn (7)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
15 Manage to continue making capital in Burma (7) 16 Behind counter spot French sexsymbol (6) 18 Upset the start of a nice new office yearbook (5) 20 Did not finish dressing bird (5) 21 Biblical refugee, American flower (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 18 represents K and 26 represents T, so fill in K every time the figure 18 appears and T every time the figure 26 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 Sing like a bird and sound inexpensive (5) 2 Church, if not then, a football team (7) 3 From past experience, stick (5)
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Across 1 Gives up for money (5) 4 Remains (5) 8 Close interaction (7) 9 Make fun of playfully (5) 10 Art stand (5) 11 Frees oneself from (7) 12 Begins (6) 14 Powerful (6) 18 Odd (7) 20 Squander (5) 22 Shows the way by going first (5) 23 Gets thinner (7) 24 Children's toys (2-3) 25 Outbuildings (5)
English - Spanish
Across 2 Enchufes (eléctrico) (5) 6 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 7 Árbol (4) 8 To be born (5) 9 Último (final) (4) 10 Abbot (4)
Down 1 Confidential matters (7) 2 Gives temporarily (5) 3 Bright red (7) 4 Small sofa (6) 5 Room in the roof of a house (5) 6 Liquid preparation for washing hair (7) 7 Appears to be (5) 13 Prior to a specified or implied time (7) 15 In the direction of (7) 16 Conjectures (7) 17 Racket sport (6) 18 Separate into parts or portions (5) 19 Offensively curious or inquisitive (5) 21 Kitchen appliance used for cooking food (5) The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
11 Delantal (5) 12 Hervir (agua, leche) (4) 13 Puerta (de jardín, ciudad) (4) 14 Key (door) (5) 15 Candle (4) 16 Strange (person, event, behaviour, feeling) (4) 17 Fregaderos (5)
Down 1 Hearts (9) 2 Screens (cinema or computer) (9) 3 Incierto (9) 4 Extraños (9) 5 Forward (in position) (9)
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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 (FILLET) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
AMULET ARCING BEETLE CONCUR CUTLER CUTLET DELETE FILLET (10) GIRDLE HAUNCH INFEST INTONE JUMBLE LEADEN MARGIN MOROSE TEEING TRACER WATERY
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Remedy 2 Layout 3 Anomie 4 Travel 5 Odious 6 Ponder 7 Russet 8 Pompon 9 Attire 10 Supine 11 Gorgon 12 Teeing 13 Ginger 14 Earwig 15 Ingest 16 Whiten 17 Center 18 Teeter 19 Arrest
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Boggled 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.
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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 T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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: • Average: 18 • Good: 25
• Very good: 36 • Excellent: 47
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4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
• Average: 11 • Good: 15 • Very good: 21 • Excellent: 27
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION issue sues lysis lyes tyke tykes ekes semi semen seem seen keys keen keno emesis emcee emcees enemies envoi ukes unco ounce ones once ovine wise mess messy miss missy mise mien menu meek meekly ness nemesis neem nuke nukes vine vines vino ewes cone cones coney coneys convoke convokes coin invoke invokes
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aria arvo iron noir rain rani rant rata riot roan rota tarn taro tiro tori torn trio antra aorta atria intro naira nitro noria raita ratio tiara torii train aroint ration trivia aviator ovarian variant VARIATION
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:
1 Slowly, 4 Flor, 8 Nadie, 9 Habil, 10 Encontrar, 14 Andar, 15 Smile, 16 Loro, 17 Prensa.
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1 Sand, 2 Ordenador, 3 Lie, 5 Librarian, 6 Roll, 7 What, 11 Obra, 12 Nail, 13 Ceja, 15 Sur.
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Across:
1 Solicit, 5 Lacks, 8 Anger, 9 Toenail, 10 Earlobe, 11 Sites, 12 Gross, 14 Overt, 19 Demon, 21 Notices, 23 Shadier, 24 Caper, 25 Nitre, 26 Pincers.
1 Desires, 5 Shark, 8 Ships, 9 Garbage, 10 Rats, 11 Warnings, 13 Echoes, 15 Static, 18 Borrowed, 19 Solo, 22 Stories, 23 Ranks, 24 Sorry, 25 Donkeys.
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Down:
1 Shared, 2 Lager, 3 Curious, 4 Titter, 5 Leeks, 6 Chapter, 7 Splash, 13 Rampant, 15 Vatican, 16 Edison, 17 Entrap, 18 Osiris, 20 Noise, 22 Copse.
1 Deserve, 2 Shirt, 3 Rest, 4 Signal, 5 Strength, 6 Against, 7 Keeps, 12 Velocity, 14 Harbour, 16 Chooses, 17 Ceased, 18 Basis, 20 Ounce, 21 Grin.
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September 1, Barry Gibb as Neo in the Matrix trilogy (71) Musician of films. He has also starred The last surviving Bee in Constantine and has even Gee, Barry still performs starred in theatre as Hamlet but his original intention had regularly and recently played at Glastonbury been to be a hockey player. Festival 2017 in England. September 3, Stefan Barry Gibb. Famed for his falsetto Kendal Gordy (42) Rapper voice, and with songs such Also known as Redfoo, he is the face behind the group LMFAO and as How Deep is Your Love, To Love Somebody and Stayin Alive, he the afro-clad man is famed for songs such continues to wow the crowds. as I’m Sexy and I Know It as well as Take September 2, Keanu Reeves (53) Actor it to the Hole. September 4, James Bay (27) Musician Everyone remembers Reeves’ iconic role
The English-born artist went platinum in 2015 with his song Hold Back the River as well as winning the Critics’ Choice Brit Award. Other popular songs include Let it Go, Scars, and If You Ever Want to be in Love. September 5, Bob Newhart (88) Actor and Comedian The man behind the Bob Newhart show, he also appeared on the Dean Martin Show and the Ed Sullivan show. He recently appeared in hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory playing Sheldon’s childhood hero, Professor Proton.
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.
September 6, Idris Elba (45) Actor A former DJ going by the name Big Driis, the actor has played roles in series such as The Wire and Luther. He has also appeared in numerous films including RocknRolla, Prometheus, Pacific Rim and most recently The Dark Tower. September 7, Gloria Gaynor (68) Singer The disco diva had a smash hit with I Will Survive in 1978 which is still a regular number on the playlist of many modern DJs. Her first hit Never Can Say Goodbye made her an overnight star.
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DVD Security Directed by: Alain Desrochers Starring: Antonio Banderas, Ben Kingsley Ex-special services veteran, Eduardo ‘Eddie’ Deacon (Antonio Banderas) is nearing rockbottom and is desperate for work. He accepts a job as a security guard in mall in a rough area of town. His first night sees him find a crucial witness to a huge case who was being transported in a police convoy to testify. The convoy was hijacked by the group her testimony would have destroyed and the psychotic leader, Charlie (Ben Kingsley), is intent on catching up to her. With a motley crew of loyal henchmen at his side, there are no lengths Charlie will not go to in order to eliminate his witness and ensure the collapse of the court case. Eddie must utilise all of his skills to protect the girl.
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FROM the author of Meadowland, winner of the 2015 Wainwright Prize, comes a natural history of the Western Front during the First World War. John Lewis-Stempel tells the unique tale of British soldiers fighting in the First World War and the relationship they experienced with the flora and fauna around them. Bleak, desolate hours made up many of the days for those on the front, animals and birds were of great interest to many an officer and their ability to survive amidst a world of blood, bullets and explosions provided almost a cross species inspiration. Far from home, the animals and plants provided reminders of a world many a soldier may otherwise have forgotten. “What makes Where Poppies Blow so freshly moving is the picture it paints of the reverence, love and kindness the natural world can engender, even in the most hellish conditions” The Financial Times.
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1666 - A fire breaks out in a bakery on Pudding Lane near London Bridge which spreads to warehouses filled with combustibles and a strong wind ensures the blaze becomes an inferno which raged for five days. 1877 - One of the most famous native Americans, Crazy Horse, who defeated General Custer’s forces at the Battle of Little Bighorn is bayoneted after a scuffle with US army soldiers whilst refusing to enter prison. 1915 - The prototype tank ‘Little Willie’ rolls off the production line in Lincoln, England. It weighs 14 tonnes and moves at a top speed of around three kilometres per hour. 1935 - British speed demon, Sir Malcolm Campbell, breaks the land-speed record at 484.95 kilometres per hour surpassing the world records set earlier this year of km/h 445.49. 1939 - 1.5 million Nazi troops invade Poland whilst the Luftwaffe bomb Polish airfields and warships and uboats attack Polish naval forces in the Baltic Sea. This marked the beginning of the Second World War. 1996 - Hip-hop royalty, Tupac is shot in his limousine in Las Vegas following a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon. He would die from his wounds six days later in hospital.
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FOLK fans on Mallorca are in for a treat. Los Nocheros, the biggest folk phenomenon in Latin America are playing in Palma next month. Tickets are now up for grabs to catch the legendary four-piece do the business at the Trui Theatre on Saturday September 23. The doors open at 8pm and advance tickets can be purchased for €25. Alternatively they are €30 on the door. Los Nocheros have enjoyed a tremendous, globe-trotting career spanning three decades. The Argentine group is celebrating its 30th year in the business with a complete tour of Spain next month. In that time they have released 25 albums, selling more than three million copies, and played to 30 million fans across the planet in a neverending series of acclaimed tours. The band burst onto the Latin American folk scene in 1986 and revitalised the flagging genre beyond belief. Known for their powerful vocals, energy and enduring romantic ballads, the band have secured multiple Latin Grammies with a largely
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FOLK FIENDS: Epic ballads and guitar frenzies expected from Los Nocheros. unchanged line-up. Heroes in their native Argentina,
Los Nocheros are also hugely popular in Spain. Tickets at the intimate
Trui Theatre are expected to sell fast for this one-off Palma performance.
Retro tunes NIGHTCLUBS are no longer just for hip young 20-somethings. A club in Palma has a fast-growing reputation as a haven for the over 35s, free to listen to 70’s and 80’s classics far away from the hordes of teenage tourists. The Decapolis disco can be found in the Can Velero business park and is absolutely enormous, comparable to an airport terminal. Latin music is the crowd favourite but Fridays and Saturdays are often devoted to mainstream hits from the likes of Michael Jackson and Boney M. The non-central location and retro tunes are a turn off for the Magalufbound crowds, making Decapolis a welcome refuge for Mallorca’s more respectable clubbers.
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Extreme art displays AN experimental art exhibition has opened in one of Mallorca’s boutique shops. Rialto Living, a luxury concept store based in Palma’s old town, is holding an exhibit from art collective Ochentaiuno. The title of the exhibition is ‘Livia’ and comes from artists Juan Avila and Pepito Moran who make up Ochentaiuno. The pair embrace unusual painting techniques to lend different dimensions to their works and have been warmly embraced by the local art scene. The exhibition can be viewed at Rialto Living 10am until 8pm until September 19. Art lovers have just a few weeks to visit the long-running ‘Freeing Series’ exhibit by Serbian artist Maria Abramovic. The performance artist has pushed her body to the limit in more than 40 years of, sometimes controversial, works. Her exhibit is at Horrach Moya Gallery in Palma from 10am until 1.30 and from 5pm until 8.30pm
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Summer fun for lovers THE summer edition of the Ella International Lesbian Festival gets und erw ay to n ig h t o n Ma llorc a . The eight-day extravaganza runs until next Thursday and includes beach parties, art exhibitions, club nights, DJs, sports, seminars, and countless other activities. A packed programme b eg in s a t
Palma’s Social Boutique club tonight with food prepared by a Michelinstarred chef. Tomorrow the daytime activities begin just outside the Hotel Tropical on the Playa de Palma from 12pm. Highlights throughout the week include a garage music night at Tito’s tomorrow, a Catamaran tour on Monday, and trip to a Pol-
le ns a wi ner y on Tuesday. On Wednesday there is a full day excursion to Cabrera Island. It is the fifth edition of the festival, which is billed as a sun-soaked holiday for modern, globetrotting lesbians. Last year’s event welcomed hundreds of women from more than 20 different countries.
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PARTY TIME: Ella festival back in Mallorca for summer.
Concert with Deluxe-Partyband ON Wednesday September 6, Daniyella and the Deluxe-Partyband play again on the Can-Estades open air terrace. The charming singer/entertainer will enthrall the audience with her expressive voice. She is accompanied by Sebastian
Raimundo on keyboards, Pablo Disalvo on bass/vocals, Toni Beltran drums and the guitarist/vocalist of Carlos Lambertini. In addition, chef Michael will prepare delicacies for the diverse buffet. Reception/Buffet: 8pm. Concert
starts: 9pm Entrance fee per person: €20, concert and drinks, plus €19.50 for full buffet (total €39.50). Reservations at 971 670 558 or in fo@can-estades.com. Seats are limited!
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Melon mania THE first autumn harvest fair of 2017 arrives this weekend. A melon-themed artisan night fair is being held in Villafranca de Bonany on Saturday evening. On Sunday, crowds will gather for the annual Melon Fair. There will even be a competition to find the biggest and juiciest melon grown on Mallorca. The deadline for contestants passed last weekend. The fair can be found at Placa Major. Villafranca de Bonany is a small town on the road from Palma to Manacor. Full details are available on the town hall website. In Puerto Portals the sunset market is on tonight with live music from 9.30pm. Palma’s La Lonja night market runs until 11pm all weekend, selling handcrafted jewellery and other odds and ends. Early birds can catch the city’s organic food market on Saturday morning from 8am in the city centre to grab delicious, ecologically produced vegetables, cheeses, breads, fruits, meats and olive oils.
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IN her first book, ‘Trekker Girl Morocco Bound,’ Dawne Archer handles a serious subject with a light and humorous touch. Many locals may recognise her name from her Sunday radio show on English Radio Pollensa but you may not know that she has survived blood clots in her leg (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and her lung (Pulmonary Embolism). She is fighting a lifelong battle against thrombosis, having inherited a clotting disorder from her parents. Since her father died of a clot at a relatively early age, due mainly to poor diagnosis, she has made it her ambition to make sure no one else will suffer the same fate because of a lack of understanding. The book is not only the story of her personal struggle to cope with the disorder; it is also a humorous account of her efforts to raise money for her chosen charity, Thrombosis UK, from organising such events as coffee mornings and car boot sales, to arranging and taking part in a Not So Strictly! dance competition; culminating in a trek across the Sahara Desert. ‘Trek k e r Gi r l Mo r o c c o Bo u n d ’ is a fu n n y, poignant account of Dawne’s personal struggle and determination, against all odds, to enjoy life to the full. A well written and humorous account of a serious subject and a lesson to us all. The p r o f i t s f r o m b o o k s ale s are g o in g to Thrombosis UK to further their work in education research and support.
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QUEEN FOREVER are playing the Palma Auditorium on Saturday night. It is the first of three Queen tributes set to storm Palma. In January the Auditorium welcomes acclaimed show Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen. Saturday’s gig starts at 9.30pm and is part of the group’s We Are The Champions European Tour. Tolo Sanders stars as Freddie Mercury and Adrian Pujadas as Brian May. Tickets cost €30 and can be purchased in advance through the Auditorium’s website. Also on Saturday, the Alcudia Jazz Festival returns for five concerts through September. Saturday’s first performances can be seen free of charge on the Passeig Maritimo.
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Hospitality? This is a crazy but true tale of one hotel What did my Nan used to say?
Nothing is easy but who wants nothing? Donald Trump
A TOAST TO GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS W I T H G A R RY WA I T E
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SRAEL has expressed anger to the Swiss government over a hotel’s sign that told Jewish guests to shower before using the swimming pool. The sign in English, at Apartmenthaus Paradies in the mountain resort of Arosa, triggered much criticism. Another sign told Jewish guests to use a refrigerator only at certain times. Israel’s deputy foreign minister called it “an anti-Semitic act of the worst and ugliest kind.” Reports say the hotel has now removed the signs. A photo of the shower sign was tweeted, after an Orthodox Jewish guest spoke about it on Israel’s Channel 2 TV. The Israeli interviewee told the TV: “The staff were really very nice to us. But one morning I came down and saw this sign. I was shocked!” ‘To our Jewish guests, women, men and children, please take a shower before you go swimming,’ it said, adding that ‘if you break the rules I’m forced to cloes [sic] the swim-
A chilling reception for some orthodox clients at the picturesque Paradies. ming pool for you.’ Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely said she had discussed the “anti-Semitic” case with Israel’s ambassador to Switzerland, who told her the signs had now been removed. However, she said those responsible should be punished, as a deterrent. Correspondents say the instruction to Jewish guests to have a shower touches raw nerves about the Holocaust, because Nazi death camp guards sent Jews to ‘showers’ that were actually gas chambers. The sign in the hotel kitchen said: ‘To our Jewish guests: You are allowed to approach the fridge between the hours: 10.00-11.00 in the morning and 16.30-17.30 in the evening. I hope you understand that our team does not like to be dis-
turbed every time.’ Reports say the hotel often has guests from Israel, some of whom are Orthodox Jews. The hotel management was quoted as saying there was “no antiSemitic intent” and “we have no problem with Jewish guests at the hotel.” Ruth Thomann, responsible for the shower sign, said her choice of words had been a mistake. She said some Jewish guests had gone swimming with clothes, such as t-shirts, on and had not showered first. As for the fridge, she explained, Jewish guests - but not other guests - had been allowed to use it to store kosher food. Someone’s in for a dressing down. Not good PR me thinks! Courtesy of BBC news online.
IS back I have had so many phone calls and emails from friends, clients and readers asking me if it is true that we are reopening Funky Tapas. I am very pleased to confirm the rumour. We are opening in front of the Hotel Andalucia Plaza in Nueva Andalucia in the first week of September. You can check on our Facebook page or our website for further information or just email me and I will let you have more details. Meanwhile have a great weekend and I look forward to welcoming you next week.
*Garry Waite is a foodie and restaurateur and Hospitality Management Consultant. If contemplating setting up an operation, or having problems with an existing project contact him on garryphwaite@gmail.com.
“MONEY find its way to money.” This must be the case with Donald Trump, as the Trump Turnberry hotel has received a £109,530 business rates rebate as part of an emergency bailout plan for Scottish hospitality firms. The rebate plan was intended to help struggling businesses in Scotland, but has been criticised for aiding profitable businesses such as Donald Trump’s Turnberry hotel. The payment, uncovered by the Guardian newspaper in the UK, has led to a 13.5 per cent reduction in the hotel’s annual business rates bill, which was £811,850. Opposition MSPs told the paper that the rebate was not intended for thriving businesses. Scottish Green Party leader Patrick Harvie said: “Trump’s brand is toxic. It’s bad enough that he has a business presence in Scotland. It’s galling to learn that the public purse is giving him a helping hand.” Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald added: “The Turnberry case highlights the unfairness of the current system and the urgent need for reform.” The news comes as the Scottish government yesterday published the Barclay Review into business rates in the country, which has made proposals including the cutting of the revaluation period to three years and suggested a oneyear delay before rates liability is incurred when a property is improved. Meanwhile, the US President Donald Trump has resigned as director of his Scottish hotels and golf courses, according to filings at Companies House. The documents show Trump resigned his directorship of Trump International Golf Club Scotland, which owns the course and hotel at the Menie Estate in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, on January 19 - the day before his inauguration as president.
Imagine being able to play golf in your own back garden. He also resigned from SLC Turnberry and Golf Recreation Scotland, which own and operate the five-red-AA-star, 157-bedroom Trump Turnberry course and hotel in Ayrshire that he bought in 2014 and reopened in June following a £200m refurbishment. Although there was no legal requirement for Trump to step aside from his companies, presidents traditionally pass over their business interests to an independent manager to avoid any conflict of interests, which Trump himself committed to during his election campaign. Trump’s children, Eric, Ivanka and Donald Jr have retained their directorships at SLC Turnberry and Trump International Golf Club Scotland. Eric Trump is also a director at Golf Recreation Scotland. Somehow I think he may have renounced his directorships, but I can’t really see him handing over the reins completely can you? But why are the Scottish MPs really angry about the fact that he has invested money into Scotland. Is it purely that they don’t want foreign investment or have they just joined the ‘let’s knock Trump for all we can’ brigade! Some content courtesy of the Caterer and Hotelkeeper.
Hospitality numbers for Donald Trump
$288 million in income in the past year from golf courses alone. $37.2 million in income in the past year from Mar-a-Lago. $19.7 million in income through mid-April at his luxury Washington hotel. to $650 million the amount brought in, in employment assets and $600 million income - or maybe more. Nothing breeds success like success - maybe that’s why the Americans voted for him.
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Evil strikes at the heart of Barcelona - and Spain 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 a time when the UK media are going into overdrive with yet more speculation about who did or did not say what about Brexit, and what it may or may not mean, we have to take our hats off to the Spanish police for the speed and decisiveness of their actions in Barcelona following, just this year alone, terrorist attacks in London, Manchester, Stockholm and Paris. But Spain’s geography and history make the terrorist outrage in Barcelona not entirely unexpected. The surprise might be that Spain has mainly escaped the recent activities of Islamic extremists, its last major
MOURNING: A t-shirt with black ribbon on Las Ramblas, two days after the attack. terrorist attack the 2004 Madrid bombing. No European country is closer to North Africa than Spain. Compared with Libya, Morocco and Algeria may be relatively stable but they also contain many unemployed, disaffected young men, vulnerable to an extremist ideology that, while condemning Western decadence, leaves open the economic attraction of life in Europe.
Hence thousands of migrants try to enter Spain’s North African territories, Ceuta and Melilla, to seek asylum. And later - like the Barcelona massacre mastermind, a convicted Moroccan imam - use human rights to avoid deportation. Terrorism won’t go away anytime soon. So what can we do? Try to minimise the risk. We need to alter our attitudes and our way of life. We need
secure borders and some straight talking by our political leaders who should drop all the PC nonsense, tell it like it is and get on with protecting not only our towns, cities and citizens, but our valued, civilised western standards. It’s time to allow the security services to compel phone companies and internet service providers to record and hold pro tem all conversations so they can be accessed at any time for ‘persons of interest.’ On a more positive note, thanks to all who have purchased my crime thrillers (all profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity). Happy reading! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.net) available from Amazon. Profits to Cudeca.
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Angus Sylvie
Supermarket trolleys THE BEATLES were miffed with Sir Walter Raleigh in one of the tracks on the White Album. I know how they feel. Not about Sir Walter, but for me it’s Sylvan Goldman who has got me annoyed, but more of him later. Isn’t it funny how we often manage to find new ways of making ourselves look silly in the most innocuous of places. The supermarket for example. I firmly believe that there is a workshop somewhere specialising in making trolleys with at least one wheel that refuses to work. The number of times I’ve rammed the ankles of other, poor unsuspecting, shoppers with a trolley that has the accuracy of a guided missile but the social awareness of a two-year-old having a tantrum, are embarrassingly high. However, last week was the final straw and the one that made me curse Sylvan Goodman. Sylvan was the man who invented the shopping trolley back in 1937 so that shoppers in his Humpty Dumpty store could load up and buy more. Maybe things were quieter then but today, because of him, I’m nursing a bruised ego and a very sore toe! Unfortunately, I had one of those ‘I’ll go anyway you want, except forwards’ trolleys and as a result, after the thing veered suddenly left, I demolished a beautifully constructed pyramidal display of Rice Krispies. Needless to say, the boxes went Snap, Crackling and Popping to the floor, I was left red faced and in the melee, I was run over by my trolley. The injuries weren’t too bad, but it’s another example of finding new ways of making yourself look rather silly. Take my advice, when you need to shop next time - send someone else to the supermarket, or wear protective clothing! Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of around 300 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
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MALLORCA is the jewel in S pain’s Me d i t e r r a n e a n crown. It is also home to the country’s most glamorous and stable property market. The island’s appeal has endured for decades, attracting English writers and Hollywood starlets in decades past. Today it retains its fair share of celebrity, coupled with a sophisticated expat class, who couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Four of Spain’s most expensive properties are on Mallorca. Not so surprising given the small island can count Mi c h a e l Do u g las , Brad Pitt, Boris Becker and Claudia Schiffer among its more recent homeowners. But Mallorca’s true property wealth lies in the wisdom and stability of a market that d o e sn ’t r e l y o n celebrity endorsements or shiny new developments. Strict property regulations and a specific type of discriminating foreign investor has al l o we d Ma l l o rc a ’s scene to evolve separately from the Spanish mainland. The island consistently outperforms Mediterranean rivals wh e n i t c o m e s to house prices, sales volume, inves to r c o n f i d e n c e an d
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A world of its own community strength. On a Spanish level, despite its modest size, only Barcelona a n d M a d rid c a n co mp e te w ith M a llo rca ’s s u p e rb property market. Yet no city can compete w ith M allo rca ’s is land charm. From the sweeping Tramuntana mountains, to idyllic coastal waters, picturesque towns and villages, and unique Balearic culture, M a llo rca p ac k s a p u nc h well above its weight. And city slickers still have beautiful Palma to enjoy. Whether its Andratx, Alcudia, Soller or Pollensa, M a llo rca o ffe rs b u y ers a welcome combination of remo ten es s , n atu re, a n d a thriving community scene among some of the most exclusive areas in the Mediter-
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buy. G loba lly ma rke ts a re stable. Nationally Spain is enjoying a remarkable economic recovery. Within the broad property sector all the right indicators are there. Transactions are increasing, mortgages are up, construction permits are being granted in higher numbers each month. Prices are rising quickly and analysts are rosy about the medium-long te rm future , w hile s hort te rm s uc c e s s e s s pe a k for themselves. The good ne w s s e e n across the Spanish property market is only amplified on Mallorca, which continues to set an example to the entire Mediterranean coast, even beyond Spain.
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Lavender is a must for your garden LAVENDER is a must for every Mediterranean garden design to be complete. It is a native plant to the region and the naturally occurring species are perfectly adapted to the alkaline soils, summer sun and periods of low rainfall. This is a great plus for one of the most pleasantly fragrant small shrubs with natural oils that are very soothing and relaxing from the aroma emitted from the whole plant. The bluish to violet coloured flowers are a rarer shade of colour for flowers and they are prominently displayed on long stems extending out from the plant for all to see. If you grow your own it is very easy to take cuttings and tie a bunch to hang in the house to make the home more fragrant. You can even dry some bunches briefly in the oven for potpourri and have the benefit of lavender scent permeate the whole house before setting out the jars of potpourri to maintain its presence. There is a huge range of different varieties of lavender to choose from with the hardiest generally being the more original species but the newer selected and developed varieties provide a much broader range of colours and forms. The Spanish lavender, Lavandula stoechas, is
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Lavender has a multitude of uses. my favourite in the ornamental garden for its wonderful scent but the English lavender (Lavandula angustifolias and hybrids) is best for the culinary herb garden. They love to be in the sun and become scraggly in areas of too much shade where the bushes do not thicken up enough to have dense flowering.
To grow lavender, the natural soils being alkaline in Spain are ideal and just a few handfuls of compost mixed into the surrounding soil may be needed to ensure good drainage, some water retention and nutrients. Lavender do not like wet feet and too many nutrients promotes growth but fewer flowers.
More lavender are killed off by overwatering than dryness as they prefer a dry environment and too much water encourages fungal problems. To keep the plant strong, pruning off the spent flower heads is necessary if you haven’t already harvested them for use elsewhere. Usually this is done in autumn all at once as the plants flower uniformly and finish flowering at the same time so you can wait for the last ones to finish. If you wish to reduce the size of the plant it is best left until spring when the plant starts to reshoot to ensure a quick recovery from the pruning. Normally you should only cut about one third to a half of the plant each season. If you want to grow them in containers. choose a compact variety. Use a well-drained potting mix with at least 10 per cent sand or fine gravel added. If growing them alone in a container, make the container a minimal size larger than the root ball as excessive pot space invites fungus to move in. Make sure the container is placed where there is sunlight and if using a drip tray elevate the pot or container a little in the tray so that it does not sit in the excess water. Lavender provides the ideal atmosphere for relaxing, diddling around and enjoying the Mediterranean garden.
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How to get the most out of your basil plant BASIL is one of the most aromatic and widely-used herbs, but everyone knows that fresh basil beats the dried variety hands down. To get the most out of your basil plant, and ensure that it grows to its full potential, all you have to do is ensure that it gets what it needs: plenty of warmth, light and moisture. If you want to grow your plant from seeds in the winter, it’s wise to grow your plant indoors at first. This will ensure that they are ready to thrive outside once the warm weather descends. A constant temperature of 21ºC is recommended.
As your plant grows, make sure to change the pot on a regular basis to ensure it reaches its maximum capacity. This way you can make the most out of all those leaves. Most varieties of basil are sensitive plants, so require a substantial amount of moisture and good drainage. Working the soil with compost and other organic matter should help achieve this. Adding high nitrogen fertilizer helps the leaves to thrive.
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Paper wasps SPAIN is home to numerous species of wasp. Though they have environmental benefits such as pollination and eating other pests, the general fear of their sting makes them unwelcome visitors to many homes. O ne o f t h e m o st c o m monly f o u n d sp e c i e s in Spain are ‘paper wasps.’ Often seen as a terrace, patio and poolside plague, these critters often make their homes in close proximity to people and their nes ts a n d c o l o n i e s a re generally small. Paper wasps are brown in colo u r wi t h y e l l o w stripes a n d a r e a t t h e ir most active between July and August. They will visit pools and areas where outdoo r d i n i n g takes p l a c e in search of food and w a ter. Environmental experts advise that humans a n d p a p e r wasps can live in coexistence and not to remove nests until they become a problem. It is i m p o r t a n t n o t to anger them, if they appear
in large numbers the best option is to exit that area as batting them away will only cause problems. If th ey fe e l in d a n g e r they will sting and will release pheromones to call more wasps. They also release a similar p h ero mo n e u p o n death so bashing one with a ro lle d u p mag az in e is not advised. If there are any dead in a swimming pool, do not flick them out as the sting is s till effec tiv e afte r death and standing on one b a re fo o t c o u ld p ro v e painful. Nests are best removed at night when the wasps are generally not very activ e b u t c a re is a d v is e d a n d a n y o n e u n s u re should seek the help of a professional.
N O T many people ma y ha ve he a rd of le mon balm, but everyone should have this pleasant herb in their gardens. Once named ¨Herb of the Year” by the International Herb Association, this plant has so many uses you’ll soon begin to wonder how you lived so
long without it. The plant is a member of the mint family and grows up to two feet high. In the s pring a nd summer, the plant produces lovely clusters of small yellow flowers and it’s possible to de te c t the love ly le mon a roma the pla nt is named for just by rubbing the leaves together. Le mon ba lm ha s be e n
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used for centuries for its many healing properties and is believed to help reduce anxiety and stress. You can make the most of the calming elements of this plant at home by boiling the leaves in hot water to make tea, or even rubbing them di r ect l y ont o your ski n. These methods are also bel i eved t o hel p i m pr ove sleep.
If your garden has a part i cul ar l y hi gh m osqui t o population, this plant will be an indispensable addition as not onl y does i t r epel mosquitoes, but the leaves can also be used to treat the bi t es. So you wi l l have a practically endless supply of mosquito repellent without having to worry about the side effects of harmful chemicals.
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FOR years it has been medically d o c u m e n t e d th a t compa n i o n a n i m a l s, lik e dogs , c a t s, r a b b i t s a n d birds , h e l p p e o p l e liv e longer and healthier lives. Being responsible for caring fo r a n a n i m a l o ften gives n e w m e a n i n g to someo n e wh o i s l i v in g alone o r wh o i s f a r f ro m loved ones. Pets can help elderly people keep an active lifestyle and may help fill a v o i d l e f t b y l i v in g alone or away from family. For working families tak-
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Acupuncture for animals ALTERNATIVE medicine has seen a resurgence of popularity in recent years, and it seems that this growing trend is having an impact on the animal kingdom as well. Acupuncture has remained a popular alternative treatment for humans for some time now, but you probably weren’t aware of its growing popularity among pet owners too. Although originally introduced several decades ago, it remains uncommon for vets to use this practice, seeing it as alternative and unconventional. However, in 2015 the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) put forward new guidelines stating that acupuncture is a ‘compelling and safe method for pain management.’ Many pet owners and practitioners are certain the procedure dramatically makes a difference to the animal’s lives, especially older ani-
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Diving into doggy DNA A NEW st ar t - up i s giving dog lovers the chance t o uncover t hei r pet ’s ancest r y with its DNA testing service. The company, Embark, will break down your dog’s br eed, traits and even put together a family tree; all you have to do is t ake a swab of your dog’s cheek and post it off to them. Best of all, the tests could even save your dog’s life by outlining his susceptibility to genetic diseases and how you can f end them off.
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FORD has joined BMW in launching a scrappage incentive scheme. BMW and Vauxhall have offered drivers a £2,000 discount in the UK to exchange older models for new, more eco-friendly ones. Ford goes one better. It is allowing motorists to exchange any brand of car or van, and get a discount on a new Ford model. The initiative is expected to be rolled out across Europe next year. Discounts will be at least €2,000, depending on the country. Only old vehicles registered before 2009
and which precede Euro V engine emission standards can be exchanged for the discount. Germany is leading the way in offering financial incentives to scrap polluting vehicles. In the UK flagging car sales have also inspired the offer, with
many buyers hesitant to buy diesel, and waiting to see how Brexit irons out. Ford has promised it will scrap all trade-in vehicles. There are almost
20 million cars on British roads that aren’t up to Euro V standards. The latest standard
MUSTANG: Get a discounted eco-friendly Ford by scrapping an old model.
China coy over Jeep takeover A CHINESE takeover of Fiat Chrysler is on the cards. China’s Great Wall Motors put the Shanghai Stock Exchange on notice when it announced interest in a bid for Jeep, a Fiat brand.
is Euro VI, engines which emit 90 per cent less nitrogen oxides than standards I to IV.
The largest SUV producer in China has since said no formal talks have been held with Fiat. Although it has also floated the notion of buying out the biggest Italian car producer in its entirety, not just the Jeep brand.
Fiat Chrysler is the world’s seventh biggest carmaker and has a huge share of the American market, with a major presence in Detroit, Motor City. Chief executive Sergio Marchionne has openly expressed a
willingness to welcome investors or even take-over bids as Fiat struggles to keep up with recent motoring innovations. Great Wall is emerging as a major global player. Sales rose by 26 per cent last year to push past the one million mark, compared to Fiat Chrysler’s 4.7 million. If Great Wall took over Jeep it would be on course to become the world’s biggest SUV manufacturer. Meanwhile, in China itself, Ford has entered into a partnership with Anhui Zotye to develop a new line of electric cars in what is now the world’s biggest motor market.
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Motor motivation FOOTBALLERS will be forced to drive a 23-year-old Rover Metro with over 150,000km on the clock if they put in a bad training shift. The novel approach to inspiration is the brainchild of Spanish coach Pep Clotet, currently in charge of English League One team Oxford United. Whoever puts in the worst performance at team training will have to drive the car, which has a British L registration and a few bruises, for a week. Though in the third tier of English football, first team players at Oxford United can expect a salary of at least £1,000 (€1,100) per week, more than enough to justify a flash new BMW or even a Ferrari. Let the games begin.
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EVOLUTION: BMW’S M5 set for overhaul. SET to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the new BMW M5 is already turning heads with its astonishing speed. Despite being road legal and not touted as a speed demon it boasts a faster acceleration than most supercars. Described by BMW as a model which will ‘surpass all previous incarnations,’ the new M5 can reach 100kph from a standstill in just 3.4 seconds. That’s half a second quicker than the last M5, and packs a faster punch than a McLaren 540C or Ferrari 599GTB. The super saloon, scheduled to hit showrooms in Feb-
ruary 2018, boasts a 4.4 lite twin-turbo V8 engine that can produce 600hp. The top speed is limited to a modest 250kph to comply with regulations. Though the engine is the same as the older M5, the extra speed comes from smoother oil and coolant systems, enhanced fuel injection pressures, improved rear tyre traction, and a better streamlined body. The eight-speed automatic gearbox is new, as is the aluminium bonnet. The roof is made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic. The inside of the four-seater is as plush as can be expected with a €90,000 plus price tag.
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Superyacht science alliance could work MARINE conservation is the latest pet cause of Mallorca’s, and the Mediterranean’s, yachting society. Regular fundraisers are now being held on the island and elsewhere, attracting charities and ecologists who can rub shoulders with, and educate, wealthy yacht owners. A leading light is Mallorca’s Asociacion Ondine, which specialises in Balearic marine conservation. The group recently held a Sea Soiree in Port Adriano to raise both money and awareness of the issues, which go right to the heart of both Mallorca and the yachting industry. Asociacion Ondine regularly holds beach cleaning extravaganzas and petitions the government for more dedicated marine reserves to protect endangered ecosystems. It has helped a growing segment of the superyacht community realise that its continued existence, and enjoyment of the sea, hinges on combating pollution. Mallorca has recently lost one of its coveted Blue
MUTUAL BENEFIT: Superyacht community starting to work with ecologists. Flags due to plastic pollution from the port. A German environmental group has also sounded alarm bells over the fumes emitting from a rampant cruise ship industry. While pollution has been an issue for years on Mallorca, the missing link in fighting against it has been an alliance between yachters,
scientists and ecologists. Entities link Asociacion Ondine are helping remove that obstacle by building links between the groups, so often at loggerheads with one another. There are still two major sticking points preventing a full-blown alliance. Ecologist groups, including Terraferida and GOB, are upset
over the mooring of yachts over protected posidonia fields, which continues to occur despite a ban. There is also anger over the chartering of superyachts to hold private parties on public, yet protected beaches. This issue in particular flared up in Cabrera last summer and remains a bone of contention.
PRICEY: Serene cost an estimated €500 million when sold by vodka tycoon.
ONE of the world’s most expensive vessels crashed into rocks when it ran aground just 20 miles from a popular holiday resort. The 134-metre long Serene smashed into a rocky shore in Egypt, near the world famous Sharm El Sheikh resort in the Red Sea. Serene was built in 2011 and sold to its current owner, Mohammed Bin Salman, for close to €500 in 2015, though the exact figure was undisclosed.
Yacht a disaster Damage from the crash, apparently caused by propulsion failure, is said to be extensive. The hull has been punctured, with further damage to the bow and bulb. It was forced to remain on the rocks for several days while the weather cleared. She was originally built for a billionaire Russian vodka magnate and was once
leased for $5 million per week by Bill Gates. Salman is a 31-year-old Saudi prince, and heir apparent to the throne, who has a taste for the luxury lifestyle. He bought Serene on a whim from the Russian vodka tycoon while on holiday in the south of France.
MONOHULL: Designer Verdier has eyes on Volvo.
New design for foiling monohull FOIL-ASSISTED is the future for the Volvo Ocean Race. Last week in Lisbon, Portugal, the first glimpse of a foiling monohull was revealed in a local boatyard. Designed by Guillaume Verdier, the 60-foot boat is still at the concept stage but is expected to compete in the 2019/2020 Volvo Ocean Race. It comes as technicians race around the clock to produce state-of-the-art new monohull and multihull boats. After this year ’s race, Volvo, and the America’s Cup, are set to use monohulls for ocean legs and foiling catamarans roughly half the size for stopovers. The Verdier design revealed in Lisbon is the first mock-up of a viable monohull that can crisscross oceans with ease. The French naval architect is world famous for his monohull designs and now works with Emirates Team New Zealand. Nick Brice, who is Chief Technical Development Officer for the Volvo Ocean Race, was delighted with Verdier’s work. “It’s going to be a very cool boat,” he gushed, “imagine coming into the finish, in a harbour in 20 knots of breeze and you are going to see this thing fully airborne, foiling, at 35 to 40 knots.” Though 2019/2020 seems a world away, with one globe-trotting race in between, designers are already working on the new generation of monohulls. They take roughly 40,000 hours to build, which equates to more than three years of round-the-clock work.
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Republic of Ireland, Spain Italy and Wales - Austria on Saturday; England - Slovakia, Northern Ireland Czech Republic and Scotland - Malta on Monday and The Republic of Ireland Serbia on Tuesday. * With all these internationals taking place, there are no Premiership, Championship or SPL games this weekend. BOXING - Last Saturday, American Floyd Mayweather junior (aged 40) extended his perfect career record to 50 successive professional wins by stopping Ireland’s Conor McGregor (29) in the 10th round of one of their super middleweight contest in Las Vegas, which was billed as one of the richest fights in boxing
history. At a packed T-Mobile Arena, the former five-weight world champion faced a barrage of early punches from McGregor who was making his professional boxing debut. Indeed, McGregor delivered a crisp uppercut in round one and, though he edged close to breaking rules with several punches to the back of the head, he performed admirably without ever looking as if he would knock out the American who came out of retirement for a potential £230m/€240m pay day. McGregor earned £100m. When the fight was stopped, Mayweather was ahead on all three judge’s cards. MOTOR SPORT Lewis Hamilton won last Sunday’s Belgian F1 Grand Prix at
Spa . H a milton, w ho e qua lle d M ic ha e l Sc humacher’s record 68 pole positions, is now seven points behind Sebastian Vettel who finis he d s e c ond a t Spa ahead of Daniel Ricciardo. The next F1 GP takes place at Monza, Italy on Sunday. The B ritis h M otoG P a t Silverstone was won by Italian Andreas Dovizioso w ith M a ve ric k Vina le s (Spain) second and Valentino Rossi third… this after Marc Marquez’s engine blew up! Dovizioso leads the rider’s championship by nine points (183-174) from Marquez with Vinales third (170). The next race is the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano on September 10.
SPORTS DIGEST • The second cricket Test against the West Indies at Leeds was going England’s way on the final day (Tuesday). Joe Root’s team scored 258 (Stokes 100) and 490-8 declared (Ali 84) while the ‘Reggae men’ amassed 427 (Hope 147 and Brathwaite 134, with Anderson taking 5-76), leaving them 322 to win. Anderson was on 497 Test wickets prior to the West Indies second innings, while Root has now equalled A B De Villiers’ record of scoring a half-century in 12 successive Tests. The final match against the ‘Windies’ starts at Lords next Thursday (September 7). • In the domestic T20 blast competition, the two semifinals on finals day at Edgbaston this Saturday will fea-
MAYWEATHER: Beat McGregor in the 10th round in Las Vegas.
ture home club Birmingham (Bears) against Glamorgan and Hampshire versus Notts. • Hull made it successive RL Challenge Cup final wins as they defeated Wigan Warriors 18-14 in an excellent final at Wembley. • New Zealand, after a powerful second-half performance, came back to beat England 41-32 in Rugby Union’s women’s World Cup final in Belfast. • Mo Farah’s last-ever race in the Diamond League meeting in Zurich ended in victory in the 5,000m. The GB athlete will
now concentrate on the marathon. • Chris Froome was in control and leading the Vuelta a España by 36 seconds at the start of this week. Meanwhile, the women’s tour of the Netherlands is underway and today the Para-World Championships start in Pietermaritzburg. • Andy Murray and Milos Raonic (both injured) and Victoria Azarenka (family reasons) are not competing in the US Open tennis championship which started at Flushing Meadow on Monday. Rafael Nadal (Spain) and Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) are the favourites to win the respective singles titles. • World number one Dustin Johnson beat fellow American Jordan Spieth in a sudden death play-off to win the Northern Trust golf tournament. • And all the top sailors are now well into their second week in the ‘Clipper round the world’ yacht race.
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Arsenal gunned down, Hamilton wins at Spa 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
I SAID it last week, and I’ll say it again, over the 10 days there will be enough sporting action going on to suit everyone… with cricket, football, cycling, F1 motor racing, and tennis high on the agenda. FOOTBALL - Last weekend, Manchester United beat Leicester 2-0 to maintain their 100 per-cent record to
stay top of the PL. West Ham, whipped by Newcastle 3-0, lie rock bottom. Just above the Hammers are Crystal Palace who lost 2-0 at home to Swansea City. Raheem Sterling scored a 97th minute winner and was then sent-off in Manchester City’s 2-1 at Bournemouth… Liverpool outplayed ‘useless’ Arsenal to the tune of 4-0 at Anfield… Chelsea beat Everton 2-0… and the games between Huddersfield - Southampton, Tottenham Burnley, Watford - Brighton and WBA - Stoke all ended in draws. Cardiff City - Ipswich Town, Peterborough -
Wigan, Exeter - Newport County and Aberdeen Celtic are lying first and second in the Championship, Leagues One and Two and the SPL respectively. After Real Madrid’s 2-2 home draw with Valencia, Real Sociedad now lead La Liga ahead of Barcelona, 2-0 winners over Alaves with a brace from Lionel Messi, who also missed penalty. There are plenty of World Cup qualifying matches coming up including France - Holland tonight; Czech Republic - Germany, Lithuania - Scotland, Malta - England and San Marino - Northern Ireland tomorrow; Georgia -
FROOME: Leading the Vuelta after Sunday’s stage.
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