ISSUE NO. 1690
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Drought measures drafted in
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DROUGHT measures will be introduced in Malaga Province from January. The decision from the Junta de Andalucia comes as southern Spain continues to suffer its worst period of dry weather for 20 years. And farmers look set to face water cuts as authorities move to combat the drought by drafting a special decree. Other new actions include increasing the efficiency of water treatment plant and improving the region’s pipeline infrastructure. But reports suggest that a €10 million investment is needed to get the treatment plants running at 100 per cent capacity, while improving the irrigation network in the Guadalhorce valley could cost €61 million. It was estimated that work could cost up to €1 billion in total, with more than 50 unfinished projects.
Police reopen toddler death case Police have begun a virtual reconstruction of the events surrounding the death of tragic toddler Lucia Vivar. It comes after her furious parents Antonio and Almudena demanded a series of 20 points from the official Guardia Civil report be clarified in the wake of detectives closing the case And the investigating judge has now requested that the case be reopened to confirm whether Lucia’s injuries hold up to the findings in the report, which ruled her death was accidental. As reported previously in the Euro Weekly News, Lucia went missing from her family at the train station in Pizarra last July, with her lifeless body found more than 4km away the next morning. The official report concluded that Lucia was killed when she
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MISSING SCENE: The spot where Lucia was found and (inset) parents Almudena and Antonio. was struck by the first train on the tracks that morning, but her parents claim it dismissed several important pieces of evidence. Lucia’s family said the report does not explain how the girl was able to walk more than 4.2 kilometres in the dark without
receiving any bumps or scratches on her arms or legs. They questioned why the train had set off that morning as usual, even though they were told services would be delayed until Lucia was found. A bottle of chloroform was also recently discovered around
700 metres from where Lucia disappeared. Local media sources reported that police found ‘no connection’ between the bottle and Lucia’s disappearance, but her parents asked police to continue investigations into its appearance nonetheless.
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Born in the USA AMERICAN expatriates across Spain will today (Thursday) celebrate Thanksgiving, the traditional feast which typically includes roast turkey, sweet potato casserole and winter veg topped off with pumpkin pie.
Wat-er joke RESIDENTS of El Palo district in Malaga City can drink safely again after a chemical spillage contaminated their supply and left 750 families without clean water for over a week.
Speed up SPAIN’S Congress has approved plans to increase the speed limits on the A7 and A-45 from 80 km/h to 90 km/h. Plans to install speed cameras in key areas are also approved.
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Abuser appeal bid Animal killer in mental health claim By Matt Ford AN ex-animal shelter boss convicted for killing thousands of cats and dogs remains at large. It comes after Carmen Marin, who previously ran Torremolinos’ municipal cat and dog sanctuary, was ordered to enter prison by Malaga’s Provincial Court after it rejected an appeal. The former president was in 2016 found guilty of slaughtering at least 2,183 of animals between 2008 and 2010 despite publicly boasting a zero sacrifice policy. She used small doses of a euthanasia product to kill her victims cheaply, and injected them between the muscles rather than intravenously, meaning they died a slow and painful death. She was then able to continually receive new animals for which she received payment from Torremolinos Council, us-
ing the cash to fund a lavish lifestyle. She was sentenced to three years and nine months in jail for forgery and animal abuse, the latter being the first such conviction in Spain. But after an administrative blunder last week saw paperwork demanding that she present herself at prison within
CARMEN MARIN: Now claims psychological issues. A number of supporting docfive days delayed, her lawyer uments, including medical rehas requested the sentence be ports, have been submitted to suspended on medical grounds. the investigating The defence now judge. claims that Marin sufThe defence fers from severe depresrecognises that jail sion, generalised anxi“would not repreety, regular panic sent an imminent attacks, cataracts and Latest news danger to her physical issues affecting and more as it life,” but “would her nervous system, happens significantly affect leaving her condition the prognosis and ‘incompatible with the evolution of her psycho-physiprison lifestyle… and could cal condition,” the lawyer’s cause irreparable damage to her statement continued. health, said a statement. www.euroweeklynews.com
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Tied up and left at home A MOTHER has been released after being held for allegedly chaining her 12year-old son to an armchair while she left the house. National Police investigators were called to their home after the child placed an emergency call. The boy was reportedly left with food and water, a mobile phone with no credit, and the TV switched on. The mother opened the door when officers arrived, and they found the boy sitting on the sofa with a chain around his ankle,. The woman was charged with a crime against freedom and testified in court, acknowledging what she had done was wrong but claiming she had restrained her son because he regularly escaped from the house and she was worried about his bad habits.
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Sordid scams POLICE have detained a suspect for allegedly scamming the system out of a deceased relative’s pension in Malaga Province. More than 60 people across Spain have so far been investigated for the same scam which saw a total of €2 million in public pensions falsely claimed.
Over the limit A WOMAN has been banned from driving for 16 months and fined €1,200 after driving the wrong way while drunk down the AP7 road in Malaga Province. The culprit was allegedly at twice the legal alcohol limit when she was stopped by police.
Holiday hell FIV E p e o p l e h a v e b ee n h eld fo r runnin g a h o l i d a y f r a u d s ch eme which a l l e g e d l y a d v e rtis e d fa k e rental properties on the Costa del Sol. According to police reports, 28 people paid the scammers €200 as a ‘deposit’ before they cut off all contact and disappeared with the money.
Let it rain THE weekend will bring a notable change to Costa del Sol’s climate, with an eight degree drop in temperatures and a high chance of rain expected from Sunday onwards. The forecast is welcome news for the province, which is currently threat-
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SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...38 Spain is home to some of Europe’s most endangered animals, such as the Iberian Lynx which is now on the brink of extinction.
for destroying habitats and putting the lives of many species at risk. The environmental group Ecologists in Action warned that Spain has the most fragile biodiversity in Europe and has urged the govern-
THERE are more than 150 animal species in danger of extinction in Spain, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Overdevelopment of rural areas and coastal zones are blamed
ened by water shortages.
Bikers busted TWO motorcyclists have been held by police for allegedly committing a hit-
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ON THE RISE: Spanish Imperial Eagle numbers are soaring once more.
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Spanish Imperial Eagle ONCE in immediate danger of extinction, with only 30 breeding pairs recorded in Spain in the 1960s, the Spanish Imperial Eagle has grown in population size in recent years. The bird was threatened by the decline in rabbits, loss of habitat and a high number of collisions with pylons. However, there are now an estimated 500 breeding pairs on the Iberian Peninsula, with 15 chicks born in Cadiz’s Doñana region last year alone, due to several conservation projects.
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THE rare Cantabrian Brown bear was nearly extinct 40 years ago. The government estimates that only six were left in the wild by the 1980s but, thanks to a significant conservation effort, numbers are now back up to around 200. The bears were so despised by farmers for destroying crops in the 18th and 19th centuries that hunters were actually paid to kill them. Hunting was eventually banned in1968 and the bears became officially protected in 1973.
and-run and injuring a minor in the town of Benarraba in Malaga Province. One of the accused reportedly struck a seven-year-old boy with his bike before both parties fled the scene without stopping to help.
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COOL CAT: Iberian Lynxes are hard to spot in the wild these days due to their decreasing population.
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ment to tackle the destruction of habitats and protect the country’s creatures. Some endangered wild animals worth keeping an eye out for include:
Iberian Lynx REGARDED as the world’s most endangered wild cat, there are fears that the Iberian Lynx may soon disappear for good. Recognised by its heavily spotted coat, long legs and short tail, this species of lynx is under peril because of a number of different threats. The lynx was once regarded as a hunting trophy, and was valued for its fur and meat. Although it became illegal to hunt them in the early 1970s, the cats are still victims of traps and snares set for other animals. The Iberian Lynx’s diet was severely impacted when the rabbit population was struck by a series of epidemics. It has also been affected by the development of roads and motorways, which has caused an increasing number to be hit by cars each year.
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Artful dodger LOCAL POLICE arrested a 72-yearold in Marbella who had allegedly been dodging the law for more than a decade. Officers arrested the man after he tried to flee from police while driving without a licence. The 72-year-old was also wanted for fraud a n d m i sa p p r o p riatio n o f funds.
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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1689 of the Euro Weekly News Costa del Sol edition, including 79 local stories.
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TRIVIA FROM AROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS: More misery for travellers.
At the Hotel Charleroi Airport in Belgium you can rent a goldfish for €3.60 a night.
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1 Ryanair announce flight cancellations tomorrow due to air traffic control strike in France - 19,730 2 Flights between UK and Spain likely to be hit as French air traffic controllers strike again - 13,431 3 Ryanair launch new UK to Spain route with cheap flight offers - 6,567 4 Brit issues warning after being robbed in broad daylight in Costa Blanca - 4,981 5 easyJet offers Black Friday deals for thousands of flights from today - 3,774
Poll of the week Amid air pollution fears in Spain, should cars be banned from city centres?
LAST WEEK’S POLL: Should Spain follow Thailand’s example and ban smoking on its beaches?
Yes = 74% No = 26%
Top Social Media comments Southern Spain heading to driest November in decades - It’s bad and desparate for farmers. They are the ones who have water restrictions. Stupid stupid. All towns and cities should be... WE do not water 24hrs a day. Lydia Taylor When we arrived in 1986 water cuts and we had a restaurant to run. The area wasn’t as populated as it is now. Stan Butt Wish we could swap weather. Raining in the UK. Barbara Clements British Airways passengers to board aircraft by ticket price - Well when I was daft enough to use this airline, the idea was that first class and business class got on last and off first so you spent less time on the plane. However as they are such a rubbish airline anyway they will copy the likes of Ryanair. Christine Hanslip Wonder which idiot thought up this PR triumph? Rod Allcock Off-duty police officer tested positive for cocaine after death crash - I believe the policeman already had a few previous b4 this accident so I think jail will be right way. Juan Gomez Banderas Shocking and shameful... especially if the Guardia Civil knew about him - they are supposed to set a
good example!!!! What a joke. Moira Palmqvist Tourists warned of heightened risk of Christmas terror attacks in Europe - Won’t stop me going not worth worrying about... When it’s your time it’s your time. Until then I’m finding where they do those giant Yorkshire pudding wraps. Matt Silver They’re probably safer in Europe than in the good ol’ gun-totin’ US of A. Patrick Murphy Road to Spain’s ‘City of Dreams’ are a nightmare claim residents - Loved Ronda. Went there last month. Road wasn’t too bad. Debbie Tobin Drove it a couple times this summer. Drive wasn’t too bad... just those crazy motorcycles who pass on a corner and cause near collisions. Karen Ganzkow You should have seen it 30 years ago or more. That was scary! Sandra Russell Axarquia Council cat cull questioned - Spay them. They’ll keep the rodent population down and if they’re all spayed they’ll die out naturally etc. If others come into the area spay those as well. TracyAnn Kitching Get them spayed,some places do this and then take a nick out of their ears to show they have been done. Julie Clayton Spayed cat colonies benefit any area. Lisa Emeny.
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TOTAL ANGEL: Blanca Padilla.
SHE was once voted the 63rd sexiest woman alive. And 33-year-old Spanish TV presenter Adriana Abenia caught the world’s attention once again after flashing one of her breasts on the red carpet. The wardrobe malfunction came as the stunner posed for photographers bePhoto by: Adriana Abenia/Instagram fore the GQ MagaWHOOPS! zine Man of the Year Adriana Abenia. Awards in Madrid. Rocking a dangerously plunging neckline, the presenter looked horrified as one of the loose-fitting straps fell aside, exposing her chest. Abenia later proved she has a sense of humour though, taking to Instagram to laugh at the incident. Posting a photo of the embarrassing moment, she captioned the before-and-after photo: “I had another photo ready, but since this one is going to accompany me all my life... here you have it!”
PECS FACTOR: David Bisbal.
Heavenly creature SHE’S the first Spanish model to appear in two Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows. And Blanca Padilla, 22, took to social media to express her delight in the wake of this year’s extravaganza in Shanghai, China. After sporting a giant pair of golden wings on the runway during the linge r ie br and’s f l agshi p event she wrote: “If you ask me what my dream outfit would look like I can assure you it’d look a lot like this!”
Sun’s out, guns out! HE’S the Spanish singer who rose to fame after finishing second on a reality TV show. But David Bisbal, 38, really brought his Agame after displaying his rock hard torso on social media. The platinum-selling artist received around 9,000 likes from swooning followers within hours of posting the raunchy snap. The shot, taken in his home province of Almeria, was captioned “from the coast of
Almeria to the coast of Acapulco,” with the singer currently on a tour of South America. Since finding fame on the Spanish talent contest Operacion Triunfo in 2002, the crooner has gone on to sell more than five million records worldwide with hits including Esclavo de sus Besos and Oye el Bloom. His current round of live shows will take him to Santiago de Chile, Uruguay’s capital Montevideo, and Buenos Aires in Argentina.
Celeb focus Strictly pals SHE’S the former Emmerdale star WAITING GAME: wowing the StrictGemma Atkinson. ly Come Dancing audience with her sultry moves. And Gemma Atkinson, 33, has hinted romance with Spanish professional dancer Gorka Marquez, 27, might be on the cards “once the series is over.” The Iberian hunk is partnering singer Alexandra Burke, 29, and hit back at claims he and Gemma are dating.
Fine Ale acclaim SPANISH pop legend Alejandro Sanz basked in the limelight after being honoured as Person of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards. A series of stars from the world of Latin music lined up to perform some of the 48-year-old’s greatest hits at the glittering ceremony in Las Vegas.
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WINTER VISITOR: The Eurasian crane.
UPMARKET: An artist’s impression of the new outlet.
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lanes will be added to the MA-20 road in order to create direct access to the Plaza Mayor Designer Outlet. It is e s tima te d th at once the outlet is completed, it could receive up to two million visitors a year. Details have not yet been released about the b ran d s th at w ill b e in the future designer outlet, but negotiations are reportedly in progress with Armani, Versace, P ra d a a n d D o lc e a n d Gabbana.
THE echoing bugle of the crane is returning to Malaga Province. Groups of the graceful grey birds have arrived at the Fuente de Piedra lagoon near Antequera, where they will spend the winter. And it is normal to hear them before they are seen, as the species can fly at 32,000 feet during its annual migrations between southern Spain and Scandinavia, a distance of more than 4,000 kilometres. Standing four feet tall and with an eight-foot wingspan, the impressive animals will stay at the salt lake until spring.
THE Plaza Mayor Designer Outlet is set to open by the end of 2018. Launched yesterday (Wednesday) with the laying of the first stone of the future venue, it was announced that the ven u e h a s t h e i d e a o f opening its doors in November 2018. The site, which will cos t a r e p o r t e d €1 4 0 million, is expected to have 170 stores and will create more than 1,000 new jobs. It was also reportedly announced that two new
STUNNING: The lighting display on Calle Larios in Malaga City.
Lighting up the night MALAGA City’s Christmas lights are set to kick off the festive season with a bang. The display is known to be among the best in Spain and change almost every year. And it has been revealed that this year’s extravaganza will be inspired by the city’s breathtaking cathedral, so expect plenty of twinkly domes and stained glass windows.
The installation will feature more than 1,800,000 LED lights and cost around €575,000. The lights have been designed by Iluminaciones Ximenez, who has also provided displays in top global locations such as Las Vegas, Dubai and Fifth Avenue in New York City. They will be switched on around 7pm tomorrow (Fri-
day) on Calle Larios in the city centre, with three-minute light and sound shows scheduled at 6.30pm and 9.30pm every evening until January 6. There will also be several giant Christmas trees placed around the city centre, most notably in the Plaza de la Constitucion, which has an 18-metre-high tree decorated in the style of the lights on Calle Larios.
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Holiday ‘kidnap’ probed Police appeal to find missing boy OFFICERS from Greater Manchester police have appealed for the public’s help after a boy from Oldham went missing following a holiday to the Costa del Sol in Spain. Eleven-year-old Alex Batty was reported missing more than four weeks ago after he went on the pre-agreed trip with his mother, who does not currently have parental guardianship, but failed to return. He was also allegedly excitedly sharing pictures of the Spanish villa where he was staying on Facebook just days before he was reported missing. Alex is described as white, about 5ft tall, slim, has blonde hair and speaks with a northern accent. Melanie Batty, 37, is wanted in connection with his abduction and officers
A MINOR has been found among hundreds of migrants being held in Malaga’s Archidona prison. The discovery reportedly sparked outrage with several organisations, including the Platform for Solidarity with Immigrants and the Junta de Andalucia, to call on the National Prosecutor’s Office to offer better protection for migrants. The new controversy comes after Spain’s Interior Minister, Juan Ignacio Zoido, defended the country’s decision to hold nearly 500
are also trying to trace her with the help of Spanish authorities. They flew into Malaga airport on September 20 and stayed in the Benahavis area near Marbella. Police enquiries have since revealed the family left Benahavis and may have tried to head to Melilla, the Spanish enclave, in the north of Morocco from Malaga Port on October 8. Although officers do not believe Alex is at risk of harm, they are concerned about his welfare and want to bring him home to his guardian. Detective Inspector Lindsay Booth from Oldham’s Public Protection Division said, “Our main priority is finding Alex and bringing him home. “His guardian is understandably extremely upset is desperate to get him
home. “We have followed extensive enquiries and we know Melanie has visited Morocco a number of times before and we believe she could have travelled with Alex to there. “I am appealing to anyone who recognises this young boy or Melanie, or has been in contact with them, to please get in touch with us. “It might be that you were staying in the same resort as them, are friends from home and have heard from them through social media or texts, or that you might have some knowledge of their plans. Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 8972 (+44 161 856 8972 if you are abroad) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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‘It’s criminal’ illegal migrants in Malaga’s unoccupied Archidona prison. He said in a radio interview: “We feel it is better that the migrants be held in a centre with the latest technology, with sanitary facilities, showers, heating, beds, sports areas than to put them in camps like in other countries.” According to reports, al-
most a thousand unregistered Africans have arrived to southern Spain by boat since last Thursday. Half were intercepted off the coast of Murcia and after being brought ashore by Maritime Rescue and the Guardia Civil, the “majority” were moved to the brand new prison inland from Malaga due to a reported lack of space
at detention centres. But the prison reportedly lacks a drinking water supply, which is one of the reasons the facility is yet to open, and the decision to move the migrants to the prison was met with a backlash from Arantxa Triguero, president of nonprofit organisation Malaga Acoge President. He told Spanish media: “We are radically opposed to these people being transferred to a prison and we believe that this is violating their fundamental right. It’s criminal.”
SOUGHT: Alex Batty and (inset) mum Melanie.
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Very many congratulations IN today’s modern world where marriage vows seem to mean so little and divorce is easy, the celebration of a Platinum Jubilee is exceptional. In November 1947, the then Princess Elizabeth brought a bit of excitement into the lives of the general public in an austere post war Britain by marrying Philip Mountbatten, a member of the Greek and Danish royal families. Following their marriage which was broadcast over the radio to an estimated 200 million people worldwide, he continued to serve as a naval officer and was accompanied to postings by his new bride. Much was made of the fact that the then Princess had to save ration coupons in order to purchase the cloth needed for her wedding dress which was designed by Norman Hartnell. Now with the Queen aged 91 and Prince Philip 96 they have become the longest wed couple in the history of the British royal family. From time to time, Prince Philip has been known to make the odd gaffe and admits that he knows that he is regarded by many as ‘a cantankerous old sod.’ Regardless of his sometimes erratic behaviour, he is regarded as having been a tower of strength in his support of the Queen and we at Euro Weekly News congratulate them on the longevity of their union.
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Wheels on fire FIREFIGHTERS from San Roque and Algeciras have extinguished a fire after two cars set alight in an urbanisation in Sotogrande. It reportedly took three fire engines to put the fire out.
Shake up ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE Council has approved a â‚Ź427,287.23 investment to make the Las Palmillas neighbourhood more secure after several building foundations were found to be unsafe.
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RIPPED: Rafel Vera and (inset) the viral video
Biker dies A 45-YEAR-OLD man died in Benahavis after a motorcycle accident. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after reportedly falling at kilometre 29 of the A-397, heading towards Ronda.
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OUTRAGED: Pet owners and residents in the Marbella area.
Poisoned pets protest Animal owners demand answers CITIZENS gathered in Estepona to protest the spate of animal poisonings that has struck local parks. As previously reported by the Euro Weekly News, it is believed the animals were killed after they ingested a pesticide used by the town hall to treat plants, including the Eucalyptus Park in San Pedro de Alcantara and those in Marbella’s La Campana neighbourhood. The pesticide found by experts from the local Health ministry has been banned by the EU for its toxic qualities.
Around 70 people attended the demonstration in the Plaza de la Iglesia square in San Pedro on Saturday to ask the government to take action against the poisonings. The protestors reported at least 20 dogs and 12 cats have died after ingesting the toxic substances, while local authorities claimed there have only been five animals killed from the poisonings. The organiser of the protest, Isabel Rivera, said that she had requested information about the poisonings from the town hall but has yet to receive a response.
A 72-YEAR-OLD Marbella muscleman has gone viral on the internet. Rafael Vera is a legend in the bodybuilding world after bagging the World, European and National championships plus the esteemed Mr Olympia title in the past. And he set tongues wagging again after a candid video filmed by Spanish TV channel Antena 3 racked up more than 2.5 million views in just a few hours after being posted online. Shot with a hidden camera, the footage captures the
incredulous reactions of gym-users when a group of pensioners enters an exercise room. A disguised Rafael - with a fake stomach strapped to his midriff - then bench presses an impressive 94 kilos to stun those looking on. At the end of the video he reveals his chiselled frame after showing his strength in a series of workouts. The video, broadcast on prime time chat show El Hormiguero, was designed to make viewers challenge preconceived ideas about the elderly.
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Burning fireball A MAN has been injured and treated for burns to his face and neck after his vehicle exploded in Los Alamos, Torremolinos. His car reportedly began to smoke before the explosion, causing cuts and burns to the driver.
Xmas rush MORE than 2,000 people visited the Mollina Nativity Museum on its opening weekend. Reportedly the ‘biggest nativity scene in the world’ the museum has 60 artistic nativity scenes with 1,000 figurines.
Bad bars OFFICERS from the Local Police in La Linea have raided two bars, one which was serving alcohol to minors and the other had no licence and was selling beer in bottles which were not properly sealed.
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EXCLUSIVE By Sally Underwood A BRITISH pensioner has been told she has six months before she must leave her home. Janet Hayden, 70, has been advised that her bank is seeking offers on her home even though she claims a friend is willing to stump up the cash. The expatriate bought a plot of land in La Viñuela in 2003 and says she was advised by her legal representative that although the land was not designated for housing, she could secure the appropriate licence by paying a small fine. Janet says she never received a licence, however, and later discovered her home had been built on dangerous ‘walking’ land with serious structural problems. She claims she had been told by her solicitor to take out increasingly high mortgages to cover building costs only for her property to become almost worthless when it was discovered to be illegal and unsafe. Janet explained the building’s collapse is now “inevitable” without the installa-
JANET HAYDEN: Faces losing her house.
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New nightmare Expat’s home woe goes on tion of 17 metre steel rod piling. Threatened with eviction on various occasions and suffering from a health condition, Janet has been trying to reach an agreement with her bank for several years, but has now learned they plan to sell her home from under her. The news comes after she was offered hope earlier this year when her bank said they would delay her eviction in the
wake of a hunger strike campaign. The news follows campaign groups Save Our Homes Axarquia’s (SOHA) announcement that around 20,000 homes are at risk of being demolished after they were unwittingly built on non-urban land. The organisation, which has been running since 2008, is asking Velez-Malaga Council to change its criteria to spare
some homeowners the hardship of losing their property. Philip Smalley, the group’s president, said some owners “believe because they have all their paperwork and no action has been taken against them to date they are legal.” He said only 200 property owners have contacted him so far and is calling on anyone with doubts over their home’s legality to get in touch president@soha.es.
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Hanging in the balance THE fate of fugitive ex-Marbella councillor Carlos Fernandez is on the verge of a resolution. A hearing will be held next Wednesday to determine whether the Argentine authorities will extradite the ex-Marbella councillor as requested by a Spanish court. As previously reported in the Euro Weekly News, Fernandez was arrested in a town near San Juan in Argentina, more than 1,000 kilometres from capital Buenos Aires, and has been in prison ever since. The councilman was accused of corruption charges and fled Spain in 2006. He then settled in South America, where he married and had two children. The Spanish Council of Ministers sent the extradition request in order to prevent Fernandez from being released from custody. It has been reported that Fernandez’s crimes must be punishable by both Spanish and Argentinian law for the extradition to be granted. The ex-councillor is wanted to stand trial for six different cases, including bribery and misappropriation of public funds. If the extradition request is granted, he faces up to six years in prison and a 12-year ban from employment in public services.
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Puente Romano raised €30,000 in aid of Children’s Trust On Saturday October 28, Puente Romano hosted ‘A Wicked Halloween’ Charity Gala Dinner, which was carried out in aid of The Children’s Trust organisation. THE CHILDREN’S TRUST supports children with brain injury, like Samuel. Samuel was four years old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. He was operated on immediately to remove it, but was left with tremors and was only able to smile on one side. Samuel then developed ‘posterior fossa syndrome’ causing cognitive, emotional, behavioural, motor, language- and speech-related problems. “He was totally unable to communicate verbally, couldn’t control his arms and couldn’t walk,” explained dad Paul.
After spending several months in hospital with his parents by his side, Samuel went to The Children’s Trust for three months of intensive rehabilitation. Immediately, he started to make progress. “Samuel has made such amazing progress relearning the things we thought he’d never do again, we couldn’t be more proud of him” said Paul. Now age six, Samuel lives in Dubai with his parents and is in education full time. He has made lots of friends and enjoys swimming. He’s even taken up diving and is hoping to take on the 3m board soon!
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The Children’s Trust was especially chosen by Puente Romano’s owner Mr Shamoon. The event was supported by many Marbella companies, including Neuhaus Jewelry, Pure Living Properties, Rachel’s Eco Love Organic Food, Milk&Roses, Party People, Ordonez, Osborne and Imprenta Grafisol. The event had the pleasure to feature leading performers of London’s original West End Musical ‘Wicked’ and host more than 400 guests. With the support of sponsors the dinner raised €30,000 in aid of Children’s Trust.
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By Benjamin Park M A L A G A’ S s t r e t c h o f t h e N - 3 4 0 h a s been named among the most dangerous road sections in Spain, according to a report released by the European Automobile Association (AEA). Specifically, kilometre 300 of the N340 road in Malaga was named at 163 of Spain’s 190 top traffic ‘black spots’. The one kilometre stretch has an average of 1010 cars pass through daily, with a hazard index of 108.5 and has also seen two traffic accident victims in the past year, reports the AEA. Since the year 2000, the DGT has defined a black spot as a “road site with a maximum separation between one and 100 metres, in which during a natural y e a r, 3 o r m o r e a c c i d e n t s h a v e t a k e n place." The AEA’s study analysed a total of 26,329 kilometres of State controlled roads across Spain and revealed that black spots have reportedly increased by from 140 to 190 across the entirety of Spain in the past year. The hazard index is calculated by taking the number of accidents with victims (minor, serious or fatal injuries) in a one kilometre stretch over a period of five years and the average daily vehicle intensity. The average of Spanish roads is 9.6.
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BLACK SPOT: Kilometre 153 of the N-332 was named among Spain’s 190 ‘black spots’. In the case of conventional roads, the most dangerous stretch of road is located at kilometre 358 of the N-122 at the en-
trance to Valladolid, which has an incredibly high hazard index, standing at 423 times more than the national average.
DANGER: Black spots.
The 10 most dangerous black spots 1. Km 358 of the N-122, Valladolid 42 accident victims in the past year. 2. Km 57 of the N-632, Asturias 21 accident victims in the past year. 3. Km 439 of the N-330, Zaragoza three accident victims in the past year. 4. Km 467 of the N-330, Zaragoza six accident victims in the past year. 5. Km 37 of the N-632, Asturias two accident victims in the past year. 6. Km 359 of the N-122, Valladolid 10 accident victims in the past year. 7. Km 16 of the N 204, Guadalajara six accident victims in the past year. 8. Km 476 of the N-330, Zaragoza eight accident victims in the past year. 9. Km 54 of the N-632, Asturias 21 accident victims in the past year. 10. Km 59 of the N-632, Asturias seven accident victims in the past year.
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FIVE men have been held after allegedly being caught poaching on an Antequera farm. According to reports, police were first made aware of a potential poaching incident after receiving a call from the resident of a neighbouring property. The neighbour reportedly claimed that five individuals were shooting at big game animals from two off-road vehicles on a rural farm in Antequera. After responding to the call, the five Spaniards, aged between 19 and 45, initially
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Deer oh deer FOUND: The recently cut pieces of meat. attempted to flee the scene but were eventually apprehended by National Police. Upon investigation of the property, officers reportedly found the head and spine of a doe showing the impact of gunshots, hidden among some trees, as well as several recently cut pieces of meat on-board the two vehicles.
UNDER THE PUMP: Campillos is desperate.
In short supply Councils ponder options TO W N S in M a la ga Province are seeking alternatives for their water supplies. M os t of the re gion’s reservoirs stand at less than 40 per cent capacity, with the situation not likely to improve a ny time s oon. Aemet, the State Meteorological Agency, has predicted the dry weather will continue for the near future. According to local media sources, the drought decree currently being drafted by the Andalucian authorities does not take into account the needs of some local towns. One of the region’s industries most affected by the drought has been agriculture and, allegedly, one of
the first cuts the authorities pla n to ma ke is to limit farmers’ water usage even further. Many areas are reliant on crops for their economy and farmers have already reported significant losses during this year ’s harvest due to the water shortage. The region’s drinking water is also at risk, with many of the region’s towns and villages importing their supply by tankers. The town of Casabermeja has suffered from water cuts throughout the summer as a re s ult of the la c k of ra in, and currently relies on 16 water tankers per week to top up their resources. Councillor Francisco Hi-
dalgo describes a similar si t uat i on i n Fuent e de Piedra. “The well water is too salty and the levels are very low,” he announced. Hence, the town is also dependant on tankers. Both towns are now looking to build new wells in the area to help boost supply. The situation in Campillos has also been described as pr et t y di r e due t o t he “poor state of the water networ k” as descr i bed by Deputy Mayor Maria Antonia Dominguez. However, Andalucian aut hor i t i es have off er ed t o hel p r epai r t he dam aged pipes that transport water to the town, with work expected to begin shortly.
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Still a mystery A COURT in Malaga has reopened the case previously reported in the Euro Weekly News that saw a man walk free after shooting two trespassers in Alhaurin de la Torre, after investigators claimed the circumstances surrounding the deaths remained suspicious.
Debt down BENALMADENA Council has slashed its municipal debt from €123 million to €87 million and is also paying its bills more quickly than before, according to Mayor Victor Navas.
Park project TORREMOLINOS Council has announced plans to turn the site previously used as an illegal landfill into a park. The space, located next to the quarry, was closed more than six years ago on a court order.
Big budget THE Mayor’s Office of San Pedro has announced that it will have a budget of nearly €20 million for 2018. The budget is the largest in the history of the local authority.
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Out of border AFTER spotting a boat without lights off the coast of La Linea, Guardia Civil officers arrested four local people who tried to flee before seizing 6,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes.
SEIZED: More than 900 plants were seized.
Pain in the grass NATIONAL POLICE have arrested five members of a single family allegedly dedicated to drug trafficking after seizing more than 900 marihuana plants. The five members of the family, three men and two women aged between 28 and 46, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a criminal group and drug trafficking crimes. According to reports, National Police were first made aware of the possible existence of indoor
marihuana plantations by the incessant noise of extractors, opaque windows and a strong smell of marihuana coming from several buildings. After raiding seven different buildings in the northern area of Malaga City, 961 plants were seized, alongside numerous other items linked to marihuana production including: 100 powerful lamps, 72 lampholders and 11 ventilators as well as three vehicles, a shotgun and €1,765 cash.
Dangerous device discovered A HAND GRENADE believed to be from the Spanish Civil War has been found in Antequera. Special agents from the National Police were first called after a strange metal artefact was discovered by a civilian in a little-travelled area of the Malaga town. Once establishing that the artefact was a metal hand grenade dating back to the Spanish Civil War, TEDAX officers reportedly performed a controlled detonation of the device. The hand grenade was allegedly found in a rarely visited area, far from the paths marked for users and hikers.
‘Mistreated’ pup put down A PUPPY that was rescued from two men repeatedly throwing it to the floor has been put to sleep. An 18-year-old German man was arrested by police in Calle Granada, Malaga City, after he became aggressive and injured two people who attempted to stop the pair from causing further harm to the dog. The German Shepard cross was taken to a vet who could not find any signs of mistreatment,
and found the puppy was healthy. However it was missing three toes on its right leg which meant it could not walk normally. These injuries were reportedly old and it was unclear what caused them. The decision to put the fivemonth-old puppy down was later made due to it not having a microchip and ot had physical problems which would make it difficult to put up for adoption.
Hands burnt A WOMAN has suffered second degree burns to her hands after a fire broke out in the kitchen of her apartment. The Fire Brigade extinguished the fire after 45 minutes.
Smash up FOLLOWING a collision between two cars at Chapas roundabout in Malaga City, four women and one man were reportedly injured.
Tax freeze ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE Town Council has announced it will freeze taxes for the sixth year in a row and that its allocated budget for 2018 will be €43.6m.
Big spend TORREMOLINOS has requested €10 million from the European Regional Development Fund to invest in projects such as developing sustainable urban mobility, promoting efficient energy use and reducing carbon emissions.
What a view ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE Council is finishing works on a new pedestrian crossing and viewpoint over the Guadalhorce Valley. The crossing will be on the A-366 road at the foot of the A-404.
Light up MORE than 2,000 people visited the Mollina Nativity Museum on its opening weekend. Reportedly the ‘biggest nativity scene in the world’ the museum has 60 artistic nativity scenes with 1,000 figurines.
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The slice is right LA CURRUCA DE COIN bakery has been awarded a special star by the Panatic Association in recognition of its artisanal bread and is now one of 80 bakeries that form the Spanish Route of Good Bread.
Tonne up A 35-YEAR-OLD Spaniard has been arrested in France for allegedly transporting more than a tonne of cannabis resin. The man was arrested in his Spanish registered truck in Montmarault, near Lyon.
Pipe dream THE Casares Council has approved the emergency replacement of 50 metres of damaged and leaking concrete sewer pipes in the town at a cost of €10,000.
TORREMOLINOS Town Hall has begun work to modernise the town’s centre. One of the town’s biggest urban developments in the past few years has finally started, albeit three months later than planned, which will see the centre be transformed into a modern metropolis. The project will encompass over 8,000 metres of Torremolinos town centre in total and has been modelled on Malaga City’s ‘Palmeral de las Sorpresas’ pedestrian zone located near the port. According to the town council, the new development will feature ponds, gardens and sculptures, as well as a new shaded area with wooden benches. The walkway will be lined with
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orange and palm trees and will extend to the Casa de Maria Barrabino, which is also being restored by the council to be used for cultural purposes. The first phase of the work is scheduled to be completed around Easter and will cost around €550,000.
easyJet flight diversion drama AN easyJet plane en route from the UK to Malaga’s Costa del Sol airport turned back and made an emergency landing in France due to a suspected technical issue.
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The EZY6407 flight from Newcastle descended rapidly while flying over the Bay of Biscay and turned back before landing at Brest Bretagne Airport in north-west France.
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easyJet said the emergency landing of the Airbus A319 was a precaution, due to a suspected technical issue. One passenger claimed on Twitter that smoke could be smelled inside the cabin but there was none. An easyJet spokeswoman said, “easyJet can confirm
that flight EZY6407 from Newcastle to Malaga on November 20, 2017 diverted to Brest as a precaution due to a suspected technical issue. “The captain requested an expedited landing and the aircraft was met by emergency services as a precaution and in line with our procedures.
“easyJet has arranged for a replacement aircraft to take passengers from Brest to Malaga later this evening. “The safety and welfare of our passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience experienced due to the delay.”
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Backup required HAVING chased a suspect BMW officers of the Local Police in La Linea crashed into what turned out to be a stolen car and then had to obtain assistance from National Police as a crowd was threatening them.
Cancer hero THE Spanish Association against Cancer has publicly thanked Manilva resident and teacher Marcos Ruiz, for the tireless work he has undertaken to raise €2,503 for the charity.
First aid A NEW defibrillator has been delivered to the Blas Infante School in Casares following training for staff in its use and this will be followed in January with a new machine to be installed in the town hall.
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FOR many years, David Toms was the photographer for Calpe School in San Pedro Alcantara and they are to hold a NonUniform Day to raise funds for his care. Following a freak accident last year when his bike hit a patch of sand, he was left paralysed in all four limbs and is now being taken care of at the Jasmine Care Services facilities at Sol Andalusi complex in the Guadalhorce Valley, but he is in desperate need of funds for his care and rehabilitation. On Friday December 1, students at the school are being allowed to attend in the clothes of their choice in return for a minimum donation of €2 although larger amounts will be most welcome.
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A POLICE officer who allegedly had ties to a drug trafficking organisation has been arrested in Estepona. The man was seized after agents from the Group of States against Corruption and the National Police’s Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit busted a large stash of cocaine in the port of Algeciras. Officers uncovered a total of 1,000 kilos of cocaine during
the investigation, which was hidden in a shipping container. and arrested several people. This included an Esteponabased police officer who was arrested while off duty at his home. It has not yet been revealed what role the man played in the organisation. It is believed the drug ring smuggled the narcotics overseas into Spain under the guise of a fruit shipping company.
Unsporting behaviour DAVID TOMS: Is being cared for at Sol Andalusi. All of the money raised will go to help pay for his continued care and many parents and children at the school remember and have great affection for
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THE building which houses the headquarters for a number of different Andalucian sports delegations has been the subject of a robbery. The building, which is situated on Aristophanes de Teatinos street, is headquarters to the Andalucian federations of Hunting, Swimming, Karate, Rugby, Fencing, Salvage, Caving and the Andalucian Handball delegation, which were all subject to some form of robbery. Squash and Athletics federations are also based in the building but they were reportedly unaffected. According to reports, the robberies of each federation vary, with some more affected than others. It is believed that the Karate federation have suffered the worst, with around €800 in cash stolen, as well as several Japanese swords. It is still unclear what exactly has been taken from the other offices but an investigation is underway.
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Smart money ACOSOL has announced it will launch a project to put in smart metres across Mijas in the coming weeks. The project has been introduced to improve services provided to the public as well as control irregular water consumption.
Good show! RADIO Casares TV has been awarded the Best Television Information Programme prize at the fourth Andalucia Awards for Local Audiovisual Communication for their report ‘After the footprint of the memory.’
Net binge SO worried is the Monda Council about the addiction of children to social media it is holding a family seminar in the library next Monday to try to help parents recognise the problem.
SNARED: The suspect was held by the Guardia Civil. A BRITISH fugitive aged 42 and known only by the initials AJL has been held in La Linea de la Concepcion. He appeared before a court yesterday (Monday) after being detained on a European Arrest Warrant. He is accused of being involved in a fracas with two members of the La Linea Local Police in 2007 where one officer was assaulted and another was injured in a traffic accident. Members of the Guardia Civil received information about the possible whereabouts of the alleged
Taken down British fugitive arrested criminal in September of this year and concentrated their searches in the suburbs around the towns of Palmones and Los Barrios both in Cadiz Province. They eventually recognised the man as he was about to visit a shop in the Guadacorte area and arrested him, discovering that he was in
possession of a fake driving licence and ID card which it is reported had been issued in Gibraltar in the name of a third party. In addition, officers discovered that the individual had access to a number of different cars which he used selectively in an effort to avoid discovery.
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Council hounds dog owners MALAGA City Council has extended the deadline for dog owners’ animals’ DNA to be officially registered. It comes after only 10 per cent of the 100,000 dogs in the region were registered before the October 31 voluntary deadline. The initiative, which was originally proposed by the City Council, consists of vets taking samples of the dog’s blood to put onto a register system, along with the owners’ identification in the hope of avoiding mistreatment, abandonment and to record when owners do not pick up their dog’s mess. According to reports, the reason for the deadline extension is due to the fact that veterinarians are struggling to cope with the high last minute demand for the tests, with the deadline now set for December 31. The test costs €35 and can be done at any veterinarian or the college of veterinarians and, according to reports, the council has a sum of money in order to help those owners who find themselves in economic problems paying for the tests. For those owners who are unemployed, they can reportedly obtain a voucher at the Municipal Boards of the District, which can be given to the veterinarian to pay for the test.
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VIGIL: An image from last year’s events.
Women’s rights Series of events planned ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE’S Municipal Centre for Women has held a number of events in the build up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Official events began yesterday (Wednesday), with a presentation of the video We Are With You, a project which has been subsidised by the Andalucian Institute for Women. After the presentation, a ‘Domestic Violence’ talk was given, followed by a talk from lawyers Marta
Gonzalez and Ana Belen Ordonez. Later today (Thursday), information tables will be set up at the Gerald Brenan Institute’s Health Centre. Events are set to end tomorrow (Friday) with two events. Firstly, at 5.30pm, a wreath will be laid before a plaque honouring the women victims of mistreatment on Avenida Cristobal Colon, with each flower being dedicated to each victim who has passed away in 2017, before a silent rally is held in the Plaza de España at 7pm.
Long haul big ambitions MALAGA City is looking to improve the number of longdistance tourists visiting the city. Through the Andalucian Soul brand, the capital has collaborated with Sevilla, Cordoba, and Granada to provide appealing packages across the four cities.
This has been done in an attempt to attract and make Andalucia more interesting to those tourists who travel 10 hours or more by plane to Andalucia. The numbers of visitors to Malaga travelling from long distances remains comparatively low to those travelling
from Europe, but continue to improve year on year. According to official INE statistics, 110,631 tourists from America and Asia stayed at Malaga City hotels last year, an improvement of 6.9 percent compared to 2015 and 36 per cent better than 2012.
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Tourist hotspot MIJAS has cemented its status as a major tourist destination by extending the permit which allows shops in busy zones to remain open during holiday periods, such as Christmas, Easter and summer, for a further four years.
Good sports MALAGA City Council will invest €3.4 million in sports facilities, including football fields and running tracks, as part of their scheme to make sustainable financial investments in the city’s neighbourhoods.
Man found A 72-YEAR-OLD man with Alzheimer’s disease who went missing from Benalmadena was located by police when they used ‘references’ to local businesses provided by his phone to track him down.
Mayor fined FORMER mayor of Sayalonga, Jose Luis Navas, has been fined more than €2,000 for granting his wife an illegal building licence. He is also disqualified from employment in public office for seven years.
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Lost and found A PORTRAIT hanging in a Welsh castle, long thought to be a copy, has been declared the real thing by a Spanish art expert. Benito Navarrete Prieto, a distinguished art scholar made the journey from Sevilla to north Wales on a hunch. And now he has established that the artwork hanging in Penrhyn Castle was indeed a lost masterpiece by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, one of Spain’s greatest painters. Benito said, “It is an absolute masterpiece. Magnetic.” The 17th-century portrait depicts Don Diego Ortiz de Zúñiga, who wrote a history of Sevilla. It had hung in the castle for almost 150 years and was assumed by the National Trust, which owns the castle, to be of
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MASTERPIECE: The painting was thought to be a copy for 150 years. no great value. The Murillo was attributed to the artist when it was acquired in the 1870s, but by 1901 it had been downgraded to a copy. There are only around a dozen known portraits by the artist and those few that do exist are worth millions
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of pounds. The portrait is the centrepiece of a major exhibition on the artist at the Frick Collection in New York until February 4, 2018, before it transfers to the National Gallery in London. Murillo worked primarily in Sevilla until his death in 1682 at the age of 64. Such was his prestige that, at one point, the king of Spain banned his paintings from being exported.
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UK MP lashes Spain TORY MP, Andrew Rosindell has attacked Spain’s government for its handling of the Cataluña and Gibraltar issues in recent months. The vice chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar said Madrid had ignored democracy by refusing to accept two referendums by the Rock’s residents to remain British and now Cataluña’s wish to be independent. Speaking to the UK national media, the Conservative MP for Romford said “I’m afraid that Spain does have a problem with the concept of democracy drawing parallels between the Gibraltar and Caraluña situations. “For more than 300 years, Gibraltar has wanted to stay attached to the UK and not attached to Spain. Geographically, it may be attached to Spain but in terms of
every other sense, they want to stay British. “Gibraltar has made its views known in two referendums, but the Spanish seem never to accept this.” He continued “We’re seeing a similar thing in Cataluña, it’s for the Catalan people to determine what constitutional status they want. “They should respect it in Madrid. Instead of bludgeoning the people and bullying them into submission, they should accept that the people of Cataluña should have the same rights as well. “But, Spain doesn’t seem to ever understand that democracy is the way we govern the world today. We don’t govern it by threats and intimidation, we actually do it by democratic vote of the people Spain, I think, needs to wake up to this.”
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POLICE are investigating a video that appeared on social media showing a group of hikers pushing a wild boar off a mountain path in the north of Spain. The sickening video showed a group of seven hikers surrounding the frightened, wild animal and prodding it with a stick while an eighth person records the footage on a mobile phone. The jabali tumbles down the mountainside onto rocks below from the Ruta del Cares in the Picos
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SICKENING: The video sparked outrage on social media.
Migrant crisis goes on MORE than 600 African migrants were rescued off the coast of Spain last weekend. Maritime Rescue first posted on Twitter that 431 people had been rescued in the south eastern region of Murcia in the early hours of Saturday morning. This was followed by a number of posts about other rescue missions across the weekend, with the Navy
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RESCUED: Some of the migrants in Murcia. and Guardia Civil also involved. Spain is reportedly the third busiest gateway for migrants arriving in Europe, with the number of people arriving by sea tripling over the last year.
According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), almost 160,000 people have attempted the dangerous crossing to Europe this year.
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SHOPPERS are expected to hit the high streets across Spain tomorrow as the annual Black Friday sales weekend kicks off. Like Halloween or Mother ’s Day, Black Friday is a commercial invention where stores mark the official start of the Christmas shopping spree with discounts and low prices. Held the day after Thanksgiving having started in the USA, it has now spread across the globe with many retailers taking advantage of the opportunity to kick off their Christmas season with a bang. Cyber Monday on the other hand is a fairly new concept and was only introduced worldwide in 2005. Retailers noticed their online sales increased substantially on the Monday following Black Fri-
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SHOPPING MANIA: Shoppers pour into stores for Black Friday discounts. day, so decided to make the most of the opportunity by extending the sales. Although the concept is still relatively new to Spain, retailers have welcomed the event with open arms and most major stores offer discounts across a range of
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products. Black Friday only became legally possible in Spain in 2012 when the government scrapped regulations deciding when sales could be held. This year Black Friday falls on November 24 and Cyber Monday on November 27, but expect to find discounts in the days leading up to and following the main events as well.
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Cheapest last! BA flyers to board by ticket price BRITISH AIRWAYS: To roll out group boarding.
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travelling with young children will still be able to board ahead of everyone else. British Airways said, “This method has been used all around the world by many airlines and aligns BA with partners American Airlines and Iberia. “Group boarding simplifies the process, making it easier for customers to understand the boarding sequence at the gate. “This method has been used by airlines around the world for a number of years, including by our partners American Airlines, Iberia
is Spain’s current national debt according to the Bank of Spain, with €2.8 billion added in September this year alone.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS, the UK flag carrier, that flies several routes between the UK and Spain, is set to introduce a new boarding system based upon how much you have paid for your flight. Those who have paid the lowest fares will be the last to board, a method used by their Spanish partner Iberia. Passengers will be assigned group numbers between one and five on their boarding pass as of December 12. The lower the number, the earlier the passenger is allowed to board. Although passengers with mobility issues or who are
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SPANISH police have arrested 40 people belonging to a criminal gang accused of drug trafficking and money laundering. During the Europol-led operation, police seized more than four tons of cocaine, 105 kilograms of hashish, 18 high-end vehicles and more than €13 million in cash. Two interlinked groups were dismantled, one in the Spanish enclave Melilla in Northern Africa and one in the Basque Country. Arrests were also made in Girona, Pontevedra, Madrid and Morocco. The suspects included 34 men and six women of Spanish, British and Moroccan nationalities. Police also confiscated a caravan and three boats that were used by the gang to traffic drugs. It has been estimated the drug ring trafficked more than €103 million worth of drugs into Spain. The operation began in Denia, Alicante when police learned that a group of people had been shifting drugs using recreational sailboats. Officers intercepted one of these boats heading from Venezuela to Cadiz, and discovered 400 kilos of cocaine stashed in a hidden compartment in the bow of the boat. It was then discovered the gang had connections in the Basque Country - who were responsible for trafficking the drugs by sea - and Melilla, where the money laundering aspect of the business was handled.
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BUSTED: The investigation was led by Europol. The group allegedly covered their operations under a fake wooden furniture shipping business and transported the money and drugs by sea hidden in furniture containers. In just one bust, police seized more than €8million in cash in Valencia’s port.
The gang allegedly also used people with limited means to traffic money through airports by hiding the cash in their belongings. Officers reported that more than €4 million had been intercepted in flights bound for Venezuela from Malaga or Melilla. Police also
seized 870 kilos of cocaine in Pontevedra and 120 kilos in Lloret de Mar that was reportedly destined for the UK. Due to the international nature of the crimes, the Spanish police also had help from US, German, Italian and Moroccan drug enforcement agencies.
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Toxic air warning AN environmental group in Spain has claimed that 16 cities ‘regularly surpass’ harmful levels of air pollution but only three have told their residents. Activists Ecologistas en Accion claim that A Coruña, Aviles, Bailen, Barcelona, Granada, Huelva, Lleida, Madrid, Murcia, Puertollano, Santander, Sevilla, Talavera de la Reina, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza all surpass the toxic PM10 emission limits of 50 micrograms per cubic metre. The group said “only Madrid and Valladolid have warned their citizens” and have implemented traffic restrictions to combat the pollution in a press release yesterday (Monday). Since then Barcelona has also introduced traffic restrictions in its city centre. A further six cities - Barcelona, Getafe, Guadalajara, Salamanca, Sevilla and Zaragoza - have also reached dangerous levels of CO2 and have “not adopted any measure to protect the health of their citizens” according to Ecologistas en Accion. They slammed the cities for “lacking both short-term and long-term solutions,” and demand immediate plans to address the situation.
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That’s priceless POLICE officers in Spain who raided the home of a married couple have discovered a h o a r d o f se v e ra l thousands of archaeological pieces. At the property in San Fernando, Cadiz, Guardia Civil officers found coins from the Roman to the Medieval period, buttons, keys, beads, thimbles, rings, bullets and numerous pottery vessels. The house had an exhibition area for the artefacts, a warehouse, a workshop and another building with computers from where they conducted their sales operation. The couple were allegedly selling the stolen items via auction portals on the internet and it is estimated they n e t t e d m o r e th an
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ON THE URN: Some of the items seized. € 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 in tw o y ea rs , mainly from foreign buyers. P o lice h av e h an d e d t he ite ms to th e M u s eu m of Cadiz, who will make an inventory and catalogue the items. Investigators are also trying to locate the lots that
Mortgage lawsuits are filed a day in Spain, most of which are Mortgage Floor Clause claims.
had already sold, most of them abroad, although they re c ognis e tha t it w ill be ‘quite c omplic a te d’ for these items to be returned to Spain. The investigation origina te d in the w a ke of the Dupondio operation in Murc ia w he n 3,000 a nc ie nt coins and 20,000 archaeological pieces were recovered.
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Fun at the fair THE long-established Gaucin Fair is well-known as a fun day out and it is hoped that the new road from Sabanillas to the village will encourage new visitors to take a trip up there. This year’s Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3 from 10am to 5pm in the village convent. The fair has an excellent reputation for its quality arts and craft stalls, with over 40 stands booked this year selling jewellery, handmade
soaps and toiletries, ceramics, Christmas cards, gifts and decorations and PAD Gaucin. So for a one-stop Christmas shop this is the place to visit. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day, with a bar serving soft drinks and mulled wine. Lunch is from 1pm and live music will be provided from Marcus Myers and duo Matt and Laurence. No dogs are allowed in the convent and there is easy parking nearby.
Help a child in need ONCE again the Costa Christmas Collection is bringing the community together to make Christmas a joyous time in our local Orphanages and for child victims of Domestic Violence Charity Amusivig. “We are very happy to be collaborating with Hot magazine and Ivy Events Company this year to raise money for the wish list presents for some of the children. The Boardwalk is closed this year so the event is to be held at the stunning Alevante Marbella Restaurant in the port of Marbella. Yet again local singers and talents will be donating their time for the cause!” said lead organiser Kara Jaye Caradas. Anyone who would like to buy a present or become a drop off point should contact Kara Jaye on 602 531 928 or Facebook: Costa Christmas Collection.
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CLASSY: A Touch of Class raised the roof in their latest show, as well as €1,500 for Lux Mundi.
Life is a cabaret other disadvantaged people in the area. A Touch of Class decided to perform their Cabaret show for them to help raise funds, and set a target of raising €1,000 which they far surpassed. The group is always looking for new members, so go along to watch rehearsal nights at Manila bar in Los Boliches on Mondays or at Lux Mundi Fuengirola on Thursdays, both at 7pm. Call 684 045 606 or 633 405 Spaniards are subscribed to the online 884 for more instreaming platform Netflix, more than double last year’s number. formation.
A TOUCH OF CLASS performed a concert at the Casa Del Cultura in Fuengirola and raised a whopping €1,500 for Lux Mundi. The local show group perform all along the Costa del Sol and to date has raised over €20,000 in the last three years. Lux Mundi is their rehearsal space, and the charity is always looking to raise money as it does a lot of work for the homeless and
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EL OCEANO HOTEL in Mijas Costa will host an Artisan Christmas Fayre in their Veranda Restaurant followed by a balloon release in memory of those who have sadly lost their lives or are currently fighting a battle against cancer. This is a great opportunity to support both Positively Pink and Blue, buy some great Christmas gifts, witness the balloon release and visit the beautiful El Oceano Hotel. The Fayre will start at 10am on Saturday December 2, and at 1pm a large number of blue and pink balloons will be released to give people the chance to reflect. Balloons are available from El Oceano Reception, JJs Bar at Riveria and Dempseys Irish Bar at Dona Lola for €5. Each includes a message of remembrance or support to be posted on the Positively Pink web page. The balloon release has been very kindly sponsored by The Balloon Man Spain. Stalls for local business are available for €20 (payable directly to the charities). The Annual Blue Dinner will also be held at El Olivo on Friday January 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets are €50 and include cava on arrival plus a three-course meal including wine. Tickets will be on sale very soon from El Olivo in La Cala and €10 from each will go directly to Positively Blue. All men present will also be given a free ticket for Prostrate Screening. Contact Jan on 616 507 629 for more information or tickets.
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December deadline for Disabled Access Law Community Law Corner By José Luis Navarro Solicitor for Intercala Administration
joseluis@intercala.com www.intercala.com
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MANY people will have welcomed the new legislation approved by the Junta de Andalucía on September 25, 2017, that requires all new buildings to be constructed in such a way as to be completely accessible to people with disabilities. However the new law - Andalucía, Ley 4/2017 - did not regulate the same requirements for existing buildings which as many will know, often fail to meet rea-
sonable standards of access for disabled people. The principle laws regarding access for the disabled, are the Law of Horizontal Property and the Spanish Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2013. The latter stipulates that by December 4 2017, every community should have completed what is termed ‘reasonable adjustments’ to remove or suppress any so called ‘architectural barriers’ that hinder the disabled within their community. A common example is adding a ramp for wheelchairs users to remove a problem with steps. Even though the law now requires all buildings to be accessible for all people, a key point to consider is, can the compulsory changes required, be termed ‘reasonable adjustments’? In the law, compulsory changes are only considered to be ‘reasonable adjustments’ when the cost of the work falls below the annual ordinary budget for the community. This means; in a community with an approved annual ordinary budget of say €60,000, if the cost
of the work required to make the building accessible to the disabled - for example the installation of a ramp or a lift - comes to less than €60,000 then the work would be considered to be a ‘reasonable adjustment’ and therefore compulsory. Furthermore if denounced, failure to make the compulsory changes could lead to a community being fined quite heavily. The obligation to undertake the work is also regulated in the Law of Horizontal Property where it loosely says, if someone living in the community requests a change or removal of an architectural barrier is either, over the age of 70 or has a recognised disability of over 33 per cent then the work is considered to be obligatory, provided the cost is not greater than the annual ordinary budget or said another way, if any owner has to pay more than the equivalent of 12 monthly community fees. Apart from these financial impositions there may be other situations and exceptions to consider, sometimes some changes requested by some owners are simply just not reasonable, in these situations
the Law of Horizontal Property provides for the final decision to be made by a tribunal. However if the request to remove an architectural barrier, reasonable or not and even if in excess of 12 monthly community fees for any owner, if approved by 50 per cent of the owners who collectively own at least 50 per cent of the total property within the community, then the changes have to go ahead and the remaining owners have to contribute their share of the cost. Although the December 4 deadline is for many a welcome step towards resolving the accessibility issues in older buildings it is not the bottom line, many situations will remain in many communities that escape the new regulations, the simplest reason often being the burden of cost. On the other hand all new buildings constructed, must by law now have adequate access for all. As usual we the solicitors for Intercala Administration recommend the readers of our monthly articles seek competent advice in all situations regarding the law.
An exclusive invitation to ‘Knit and Natter’ Fuengirola By John Smith IN 2009 a group of mainly British ladies got together in Fuengirola to knit scarves and hats for the troops serving in Iraq. They found that it was so much fun to ‘knit and natter’ that they decided to keep going when the war finished. Now in their eighth year, they meet every Monday and Wednesday at the Helederia One café on the corner of Plaza San Rafael from 11am to 1pm. Yesterday (Wednesday) the group donated a large amount of knitted goods to two very worthwhile charities, the Casa del Sagrado Corazon in Malaga and
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THE LADIES: Presenting the knitted items to Lux Mundi. Lux Mundi in Fuengirola. Several hundred items will be distributed to the poor and needy, with Lux Mundi confirming that some will be sent to charities in Ceuta and Melilla for the growing number of migrants. There is no formal structure for the group and everything that they do is based on donations of wool or funds raised from supporters and stands at fairs, including the upcoming La Cala Lions Christmas Fair at Tamisa Golf Hotel on Sunday December 3. In addition to these two worthy causes, the group supports the neonatal childrens’ unit in Malaga which attracts patients from all over southern Spain. In October,
the group presented the unit with more than 1,400 items, and the ladies gain great pleasure in helping others while enjoying the company of the large number of volunteers who meet every week. Collecting the donation on behalf of Lux Mundi, representative Inma España said that the Fuengirola-based charity was looking for new volunteers to help in their kitchen. Anyone interested is invited to call 952 474 840. If you would like to be involved with the knitting group, just turn up at Helederia One on any Monday or Wednesday, armed with knitting needles and some wool and you will receive a warm welcome.
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Times for TIMS By Pete Woodall TIMS (The International Music Society), a popular four-part harmony choir founded in 1998, well-known on the Costa del Sol for their performances of a broad selection of choral arrangements from The Beatles to Bach, will be performing Christmas carols and seasonal songs. TIMS next performance is on next Tuesday at 7pm at the distinctive Bil Bil building on the Benalmadena Costa promenade. This full programme of some 20 songs is directed by Margaret Williams and accompanied by Dawn Broadman. On Saturday December 2 starting at 6pm, TIMS will join with other choirs for the Lux Mundi seasonal service, at the Virgen del Carmen Church, Bonanza Square also in Benalmadena. On Saturday December 9 at 6pm, TIMS bring a little seasonal joy to the ears of Christmas shoppers in the main entrance to the El Corte Ingles shopping centre in Mijas Costa. Staying in Mijas at two more venues, the first in La Cala de Mijas at the town hall building on Tuesday December 12 again at 6pm. The second on Wednesday December 13 close to the CARE medical centre at the Danish Church (Margrethekirken) on Calle Ciprs 22 in the Las Lagunas area of
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An evening of entertainment THE next Thespa evening will feature ‘Silver Wedding’ by John Bowen, directed by Geoffrey Stansfield. The entertainment will start at 7.30pm next Wednesday with the AGM, followed by ‘A Chat with Colin Pollard’ and ‘Silver Wedding.’ The menu will be: tuna and pepper mayo salad; cottage pie (or vegetarian pie for non-meat eaters) with red cabbage; and fresh cream gateaux.
To reserve a place email: thespabooking@gmail.com or phone 622 454 422. They need to know how many are in your party, who will be coming and any dietary requirements by tomorrow (Friday). Members pay €16 for the evening and guests €18. Thespa performs at the Masonic Hall in the Edificio Bougainvillea building, Avenida de Los Boliches 108, Los Boliches, Fuengirola.
Age Concern Trip UPLIFTING: TIMS will be performing at a variety of venues. Mijas Costa. Directed by Margaret Williams, accompanied by Dawn Broadman and compered by Lars Roos. This popular Christmas concert is a ticketed event priced at €10, so be sure to book ahead from either the Church or a choir member. On the east side of Malaga on Saturday December 16 another Lux Mundi seasonal service again with other choirs
at the St Andrew the Apostle Church in Torre del Mar starting at 6pm. A little uplifting pre-Christmas spirit all well worth the effort. For general information on all TIMS choral performances or to join the choir, visit www.timschoir.org or call Gilly Bareford on 952 573 983/654 891 790, alternatively email Gilly at gilly.bareford@hot mail.co.uk.
ON the first Tuesday of every month, a coffee morning is held from 11am to 1pm at Ricks Gin and Tonic, Estepona Port. The Age Concern charity shop is on Calle Zaragoza, Estepona and is open Monday to Friday and on the first Saturday of the month, from 10am to 1.30pm. Bargains galore on sale. On December 15 a coach trip has been organised to Malaga to see the lights, have a meal, shop or all three. Leaving Sabanillas at 3pm, there are pick up points on the way. Call 951 318 234 or 608 458 555 for more information or to reserve seats. Cost: €12 for volunteers and friends of Age Concern, €13 for everyone else. The lifeline number for clients who need our help is 608 587 538.
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A poppy is for life THE Mollina Royal British Legion has raised more than €6,000 in fundraising activities this year. At the last meeting of the Mollina RBL, Lez Gonella, Poppy Appeal Organiser, said: “I have experienced a few hectic weeks on behalf of our Royal British Legion branch and, although it is not quite over this year, I am very pleased to report on the wonderful sums of money raised so far during Poppytide.” Poppy sales and Remembrance weekend netted €1,200 with more to come “The annual jaunt to the Basque region this year swelled our coffers by a magnificent €1,146 and with all the generous donations and fundraising activities this year, our total to date has reached €6,211.33.” The RBL still has time to reach last year’s total with bits to come in. Please try to donate food and good quality bric-a-brac to the ‘Bring and Buy’ sale next Tuesday and bring as many of your friends along as you can. The Mollina branch meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 11am at Parque La Vina, Mollina. You do not need to have served to attend or indeed join.
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Ignore diabetes at your peril! THE La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group screened over 200 members of the public for glucose readings to acknowledge World Diabetes Day. Further help will be available at the Open Minds Day next Thursday and the Over 50 Show on December 2 and 3. According to the World Diabetic Foundation, nearly 50 per cent of people do not realise they have diabetes and many more do not take it seriously. Reputedly 37 per cent of those diagnosed in the UK don’t take their medication. Many do not have any serious symptoms to begin with and they tell themselves there is nothing to worry about. The reality is that it is incredibly serious with profound implications for long-term health. Diagnosis for HIV strikes fear in anyone’s heart yet a diabetic diagnosis can be met with a shrug, however, the prognosis for Type 2 can actually be far worse according to a recent study. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease which results in the need for increased medication. More education is needed about the reality of diabetes and the consequences: blind-
RAISING AWARENESS: The La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group in Mijas Pueblo. ness, neuropathy and kidney failure to name a few. Their message is simple: next time you go for a routine blood test ask your doctor for one called ‘HBA1c’, which gives a three monthly overall result; come to their meetings to find
out about diabetes; and, if necessary, take your medication. Telephone their helpline on: 607 879 450 or email: annediabet ics@gmail.com for more information. If you would like them to come to your club or group for an informal
chat let them know and they would be very happy to arrange a meeting. They hold regular meetings with speakers on the last Friday of every month at HOGAR, Calle Paloma 1, Fuengirola. 10.30am to 1pm. (No meeting in December).
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Expats get Brexit pointers from envoy
MORE than 100 people attended the public meeting organised by Brexpats in Spain held at the Miguel Hernandez University in Elche on Tuesday, to catch up with some of the latest information on Brexit. HM British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley was guest of honour, accompanied by British Consul SarahJane Morris and members of Alicante Provincial Council. The top table was completed by members of Brexpats in Spain including their president Anne Fernandez and legal team Pellicer and Heredia. Mr Manley began his remarks by thanking everyone that had contributed to a wealth of inLatest news formation and opinions and that had been gathered more as it during around 70 meethappens ings up and down Spain and on the islands that he and Sarah-Jane Morris had attended. NO DEAL ‘NOT THE INTENTION’: “They have enriched our undercare, pensions, residence rights - the standing of the individual circumBritish government were in “touching stances of the people living in Spain distance of an agreement” and that and everything has been fed back to they were “more or less settled.” London,” said Simon. He believed that The Ambassador expressed his disin the case of the subjects that were at appointment that agreements hadn’t the forefront of many minds - healthwww.euroweeklynews.com
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Ambassador Simon Manley addressed more than 100 visitors. yet been reached on future voting rights at local elections and the recognition of professional qualifications, explaining that the UK wanted to guarantee such rights for EU citizens in the UK, but as yet it was something the
EU weren’t prepared to reciprocate on. However, he said that Brexit Secretary David Davis has already stated that if agreement on these and a number of other issues cannot be negotiated with Brussels and the EU as a body,
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then bilateral negotiations will be entered into to maintain the status quo. “The Spanish politicians at all levels of government are very keen that there is no disruption to any Briton’s day-today life here,” the envoy assured to those assembled. “Healthcare, in particular, is not a controversial subject within the general negotiations as both sides want an agreement.” Questions from the floor covered a number of issues but no concrete answers could be given from any source. On the question of the status of British citizens in the case of the much muted ‘no deal,’ he said: “It is not the intention of the British government to leave without a deal.” What came through the gathering at every opportunity was the 100 per cent support from the mainly young Spanish attendees and from the Spanish politicians present. They are also just as concerned for the future of their nationals living and working in the UK with similar worries. Jim and Geraldine, attending the meeting from their home in Altea said after the meeting: “We both feel that we understand the UK position at the negotiations a great deal more than before, but equally felt that overall we didn’t learn anything new from the meeting, understanding that we can’t be told any facts if there aren’t any at this stage.”
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Soccer success DENMARK celebrated Football World Cup qualification after beating the Republic of Ireland by five goals to one by soaking player Lars Jacobsen in a giant shower of beer.
Student set-back DANISH universities have cut students on English-language programmes as a large number of international students allegedly leave the country without paying their student loans after completing their degrees.
ECSTATIC: Denmark has made it through to the 2018 World Cup after a strong win over the Republic of Ireland. with buildings dating as far back as 300 AD.
Town unearthed THE remains of a medieval farming village have been uncovered near the Danish town of Jelling, in central Jutland,
Panda around THE Danish Prime Minister Lars
Lokke Rasmussen inaugurated the new panda enclosure to be built at Copenhagen Zoo, which will house two new pandas from China to mark the good relationship between the two countries.
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Irish error TWO men from Ireland were arrest-
Prison problem THE Netherlands are reportedly importing prisoners from abroad to prevent prisons from c l o s i n g s i n c e t h e c o u n t r y ’s crime rate has plummeted and staff found their jobs to be at risk.
Gold scold RUSSIA has threatened to stop museum exchanges with the Netherlands if it gives Ukraine ancient gold artefacts which were borrowed from Crimea before Russia annexed the region.
Crash cuts AN Apache helicopter caused a power shortage after crashing into an electricity transmission tower near Zoelmond, which left 24,000 people without power in the region.
Striking out A VIDEO has emerged showing a plane get hit by lightning at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport shortly after takeoff, but luckily no damage was caused and the plane continued on its journey.
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Smog suers THE EU is planning to sue Germany over the poor quality of air in its cities, according to media sources in the country, with capital Berlin facing a heavy fine if the case goes to court.
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Eco-war ed in Hannover for kicking in the door of a 95-year-old woman’s apartment and causing her injuries, after mistaking it for their own.
Meat mystery LOCALS in Berghausen, near Karlsruhe, have been left baffled after portions of raw minced meat kept ap-
pearing behind a fence outside the railway station at regular intervals.
What a boar HUNDREDS of passengers had to abandon a high-speed train between Munich and Berlin after it collided with some wild boars and became unfit to drive.
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered more than 2,000 medieval coins and gold objects during routine excavations in the Cluny abbey in France, but said it remains a mystery why the hoard was hidden there.
A FRIENDLY football match in Bruges between Belgium and Japan was almost called off because of a terrorist threat, but police stepped up security measures instead.
Beefed up THE French public has voted Boeuf Bourguignon as the country’s favourite ‘national dish,’ which comes as no surprise given the Burgundy meat stew was even given UNESCO heritage status in 2010.
Rugby win FRANCE will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, even though they finished behind rival bidders South Africa in an evaluation report, 16 years after they last hosted the event in 2007.
House rules HOMESHARING app AirBnb has put rental limits on apartments in central Paris, to bring the site’s flats in line with the French capital’s legal limit of 120 nights a year.
Music mayhem YOUTHS clashed with police during riots in Brussels, shutting down a major metro station and damaging a vehicle, after a rapper was stopped from shooting a music video illegally.
Coughing up VIDEO communications company Skype lost its appeal with a Belgian court over a €30,000 fine for not handing over user messages during a police investigation into a criminal organisation that used the service to communicate.
False alarm PASSENGERS and staff present in Brussels’ North station all had to be evacuated from the premises for 15 minutes after the fire alarm was accidently set off.
CLIMATE activists are suing the Norwegian government over their decision to hunt for oil in areas of the Arctic Ocean, which they say may endanger the lives of future generations.
Party renters TEENAGERS in Norway are allegedly renting out properties on AirBnb to use for parties, after it was revealed more than 80 people between the ages of 13-18 attended a rave held in a rented house in Kristiansand.
High voltage THE European electricity company E.ON has unveiled its plans to build a new ‘electric highway’ which will have ‘ultra-fast charging stations’ for electric cars and will run from Norway to Italy.
Strange flash SEVERAL people reported seeing a strong flash of light lasting for three or four seconds, believed to have been caused by a small meteor, in the night sky over Norway’s Finnmark county.
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Sore losers I TA L I A N f o o t b a l l f a n s h a v e called for a boycott of IKEA after Sweden knocked them out o f t h e Wo r l d C u p q u a l i f i e r s , making it the first time the t e a m w o n ’t c o m p e t e i n 5 9 years.
Helping elk MORE than 50,000 people signed a petition to save a white elk spotted in Sweden’s Varmland region after authorities considered putting it down when it charged at a woman out walking her dogs.
Pricey pad THE most expensive house in Sweden was sold in Stockholm for 125 million kronor, which is about €12.5 million, to Katarina Martinson, a close friend of Sweden’s Princess Madeleine.
Happy workers SWEDEN’S unemployment levels reportedly sank to a record-low during October according to the Swedish Public Employment Service, and now stand at just 7.4 per cent.
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A MERGER could see Spain’s biggest hotel group created. It comes as Madrid-based NH Hotel Group confirmed a possible multi-billion Euro takeover bid by rival company Grupo Barcelo. NH, which operates nearly 400 hotels in 31 nations, has an estimated value of €1.75 billion. Privately owned Barcelo - headquartered in Mallorca and with over 230 hotels in 21 countries on its portfolio would own a 60 per cent stake and assume a board majority in the merged group, NH said in a statement to the
By Matt Ford Spanish stock exchange. And with predicted annual revenues of around €3.7 billion, the new alliance is forecast to become Spain’s largest hotel group ahead of Melia Hotels, which at the end of 2016 controlled 375 hotels with 96,369 rooms. But NH has reportedly received the offer with a degree of scepticism after confirming receipt of ‘an unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding interest’ from Barcelo. The firm also said that its board of
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Neither the business nor the education sector in Spain have collaborated sufficiently,” Gas Natural board member Francisco Belil discusses the need for educational reform amid concerns over high youth unemployment.
UP FOR GRABS: Football rights and (inset) Javier Tebas.
Online giants to stream football? The rights are expected to be sold in early 2018 and Tebas added that the league is looking to ramp up the price compared to the last three year deal which covers 2016-2019 and generates €1.6 billion per season. “I think we’re going to reach €2.3 billion… that’s the goal I’m proposing. “There will be TV operators who tell me that I’m like a goat, well they told me that four years ago and I wasn’t wrong then,” the official added.
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Air we go IRISH budget airline, Ryanair has opened a state of the art digital and IT innovation hub in Madrid. It is the carrier ’s third such centre after Dublin and Wroclaw (Poland) and is expected to create around 250 jobs, with 50 positions already filled.
On the tiles SCOTTISH industrial group, Victoria Carpets has acquired Keraben, a tiles manufacturer based in Castellon. The deal is worth €274 million and comes three years after the Spanish company was bought by US investment fund, Tensile Capital Management.
Out of gas SPANISH utilities firm Gas Natural Fenosa has sold a 59.1 per cent stake it held in Colombian retail distribution company Gas Natural SA ESP. The shares have been snapped up by Canadian asset management specialist Brookfield Infrastructure for €482 million.
Shoe fits for US brand’s expansion US footwear firm, Deckers has big plans for the Spanish market. The news comes as the company, which also owns UGG, Teva and Sanuk, struck a distribution deal with Dr Martens’ Spanish partner Comercial Udra.
The agreement will see its Hoka One One running shoes, which retail at around €150 per pair, sold in 400 stores across the country and effectively doubling the brand’s reach. Deckers closed the 2016 financial year with a turnover of €1.6 billion.
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A JUDGE has awarded €1.6 billion in damages to the Spanish state after a probe into the 2002 Prestige oil spill. The regional court in A Coruña, Galicia, also handed €1.8 million to Galician authorities and €61 million to France, with the captain of the ship and a British insurance firm among those fined. The disaster saw 63,000 tonnes of oil leak into the sea, causing huge environmental damage across almost 3,000 kilometres of coastline in Spain, Portugal and France affected.
AMAZON and Facebook are likely to enter the bidding for Spanish football streaming rights. The tech giants have both expressed an interest in attending the next round of talks for deals, set to be awarded for the 20192022 seasons and expected to be worth an eye-watering €2.3 billion per season. Spanish league president, Javier Tebas confirmed the pair have been in contact at a press conference in which he said: “We will listen to everybody.”
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directors has recently approved a threeyear strategic plan “with an independent, fast-growth project that remains valid today.” The statement added that should this position change, an announcement to the stock market would follow. NH last year voted to remove a cochairman and three board members appointed by its largest shareholder, Chinese conglomerate HNA. The sackings came amid allegations of a conflict of interest after HNA took over the Carlston-Rezidor Hotel Group.
Bank to pay former chief SPANISH banking group Santander has agreed to pay a former chief executive more than €590 million. It comes as Santander Consumer USA (Scusa), the company’s sub-prime auto-lending subsidiary, moves to forget its underperforming history. Thomas Dundon, 46, was a cofounder of Drive Financial, a motoring finance company that Santander acquired in 2006 and later rebranded. He stepped down as CEO in 2015, with the exit package for severance and his near 10 per cent stake in the firm, stating that he will not compete with or hire anyone from Scusa until 2019.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,453.00 19.00 Associated British Foods 3,096.50 10.50 Admiral Group 1,885.50 6.50 Ashtead Group 1,935.50 24.50 Antofagasta 962.25 11.25 Aviva 501.25 0.75 AstraZeneca 4,965.50 -9.50 BAE Systems 544.75 9.25 Babcock International Group 757.75 -1.25 Barclays 188.58 3.58 British American Tobacco 5,001.50 18.00 Barratt Developments 632.25 5.25 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,750.50 -3.50 British Land Co 619.75 -4.25 BHP Billiton 1,360.75 -2.75 Bunzl 2,198.00 39.00 BP 492.98 -0.12 Burberry Group 1,753.50 4.50 BT Group 246.18 0.78 Coca-Cola HBC 2,448.50 -1.50 Carnival 4,958.50 21.50 Centrica 161.35 -1.85 Compass Group 1,596.50 -1.50 Croda International 4,307.00 37.00 CRH 2,733.50 33.50 ConvaTec Group 200.85 -4.55 DCC 7,187.50 67.50 Diageo 2,592.00 17.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 355.20 -0.40 Experian 1,559.50 1.50 easyJet 1,277.50 -3.50 Ferguson 5,327.50 62.50 Fresnillo 1,285.50 -10.50 G4S 258.85 1.45 GKN 302.15 -0.35 Glencore 358.90 5.45 GlaxoSmithKline 1,313.50 5.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,595.50 18.50 Hammerson 526.75 -6.75 HSBC Holdings 728.95 -2.65 Inter. Consolidated Airlines G. 599.75 1.75 Inter Continental Hotels G. 4,314.50 48.50 3i Group 915.25 -8.25 Imperial Brands 3,023.25 -25.75 Informa 733.75 0.75 Intertek Group 5,407.50 92.50 ITV 148.55 -1.95 Johnson Matthey 3,275.00 14.00 Kingfisher 304.45 -2.85 Land Securities Group 930.25 -2.25
% CHG. NET VOL 1.32 20,142.09 0.34 24,431.07 0.35 5,396.76 1.28 9,540.20 1.18 9,375.50 0.15 20,076.08 -0.19 62,980.95 1.73 17,059.09 -0.16 3,837.48 1.94 31,532.23 0.36 114,302.03 0.84 6,347.55 -0.09 5,083.49 -0.68 6,268.46 -0.20 28,798.10 1.81 7,252.35 -0.02 97,670.46 0.26 7,469.68 0.32 24,338.23 -0.06 8,955.50 0.44 10,438.45 -1.13 9,132.15 -0.09 25,272.91 0.87 5,610.47 1.24 22,644.02 -2.22 4,009.10 0.95 6,350.83 0.66 64,338.77 -0.11 4,889.50 0.10 14,416.27 -0.27 5,088.24 1.19 13,212.19 -0.81 9,550.14 0.56 3,993.80 -0.12 5,195.37 1.54 50,878.21 0.42 64,336.36 1.17 7,480.01 -1.27 4,231.86 -0.36 146,127.12 0.29 12,257.10 1.14 8,104.98 -0.89 8,984.41 -0.84 29,113.40 0.10 6,039.96 1.74 8,577.91 -1.30 6,058.24 0.43 6,311.13 -0.93 6,659.11 -0.24 6,913.90
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Legal & General Group 266.95 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 66.16 London Stock Exchange G. 3,808.50 Micro Focus International 2,700.50 Mediclinic International 542.25 Merlin Entertainments 373.65 Marks & Spencer Group 301.15 Mondi 1,752.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 210.05 National Grid 880.35 NMC Health 2,721.50 Next 4,384.50 Old Mutual Group 190.85 Paddy Power Betfair 8,692.50 Prudential 1,885.75 Persimmon 2,679.50 Pearson 694.75 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,370.50 Royal Bank of Scotland G. 274.05 Royal Dutch Shell 2,338.75 Royal Dutch Shell 2,382.75 RELX 1,763.50 Rio Tinto 3,549.00 Rolls-Royce Group 898.75 Randgold Resources 7,070.00 RSA Insurance Group 606.75 Rentokil Initial 326.85 Sainsbury (J) 224.85 Schroders 3,500.50 Sage Group 768.75 Segro 557.25 Shire 3,575.50 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,291.00 Sky 954.25 Standard Life Aberdeen 423.45 Smiths Group 1,505.50 Scottish Mortgage Inves. Trust 458.05 Smith & Nephew 1,323.50 SSE 1,331.50 Standard Chartered 724.40 St James's Place 1,156.50 Severn Trent 2,083.50 Tesco 187.18 TUI AG 1,328.50 Taylor Wimpey 197.55 Unilever 4,208.75 United Utilities Group 787.25 Vodafone Group 229.75 Worldpay Group 409.00 WPP Group 1,265.50 Whitbread 3,552.50
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16,021.57 47,487.55 13,334.92 11,738.35 4,095.39 3,843.79 4,896.97 8,463.20 4,931.80 29,929.26 5,515.71 6,291.43 9,406.30 7,411.21 48,860.46 8,258.92 5,655.13 44,979.64 32,824.39 106,225.69 88,880.40 18,570.49 48,187.01 16,362.85 6,655.69 6,228.50 5,930.91 4,984.79 7,904.00 8,206.59 5,596.32 33,424.29 5,445.08 16,158.76 12,579.42 5,915.61 6,371.92 11,606.58 13,720.40 23,932.51 6,110.70 4,942.63 15,127.13 7,766.52 6,432.72 51,343.10 5,441.47 61,002.99 8,148.00 16,009.91 6,539.15
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PRICE 231,49 93,95 169,98 264,63 136,91 114,72 36,5 45,46 70,85 80,55 17,98 238,13 170,45 150,51 44,62 99,01 137,93 166,93 54,1 82,53 59,25 35,35 88,27 129,77 116,38 210,25 46,2 109,95 97,48 102,75
CHANGE% CHANGE VOLUME(M) 0,93% 2,13 137.883,28 0,28% 0,26 81.582,97 -0,10% -0,17 872.987,07 0,90% 2,37 157.786,62 0,57% 0,78 81.517,80 0,01% 0,01 218.409,01 1,67% 0,6 182.351,97 -0,55% -0,25 194.158,61 0,16% 0,11 166.069,11 0,39% 0,31 341.426,01 -1,26% -0,23 156.270,97 0,05% 0,11 89.887,11 1,62% 2,71 200.988,40 1,03% 1,54 139.896,34 -0,02% -0,01 209.810,35 0,89% 0,87 343.641,62 -0,05% -0,07 370.793,50 0,13% 0,21 133.335,67 -1,99% -1,1 147.243,82 0,16% 0,13 634.934,48 0,10% 0,06 77.016,41 -0,06% -0,02 211.038,84 -0,18% -0,16 224.165,62 -0,12% -0,15 35.528,46 -0,13% -0,15 93.073,32 0,17% 0,35 203.208,60 1,72% 0,78 188.629,26 0,12% 0,13 199.916,37 0,01% 0,01 290.370,94 -0,67% -0,69 159.017,13 M - MILLION DOLLARS
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Most Advanced Diana Containerships Inc. $ 10.4454 Xunlei Limited $ 18.08 Northern Technologies International Corp. $ 20.28 XOMA Corporation $ 25.93 Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. $ 29.35 AXT Inc $ 10.45 UTStarcom Holdings Corp $ 3.67 Hibbett Sports, Inc. $ 18.95 Accuray Incorporated $ 5.2438 Avid Technology, Inc. $ 6.45 Ablynx NV $ 23
2.2154 ▲ 26.92% 2.88 ▲ 18.95% 2.73 ▲ 15.56% 3.03 ▲ 13.23% 3.37 ▲ 12.97% 1.15 ▲ 12.37% 0.37 ▲ 11.21% 1.85 ▲ 10.82% 0.4438 ▲ 9.25% 0.53 ▲ 8.95% 1.86 ▲ 8.80%
Most Declined Bioverativ Inc. Enphase Energy, Inc. Century Aluminum Company Prothena Corporation plc CarGurus, Inc. TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mitcham Industries, Inc. Spero Therapeutics, Inc. Chimerix, Inc. Surgery Partners, Inc. Forterra, Inc.
$ 51.29 $ 2.5322 $ 13.87 $ 47.62 $ 28.36 $ 2.531 $ 3.61 $ 13.40 $ 4.28 $ 7.80 $ 8.36
4.82 ▼ 8.59% 0.2378 ▼ 8.58% 1.27 ▼ 8.39% 4.31 ▼ 8.30% 2.46 ▼ 7.98% 0.219 ▼ 7.96% 0.30 ▼ 7.67% 1.09 ▼ 7.52% 0.31 ▼ 6.75% 0.55 ▼ 6.59% 0.58 ▼ 6.49%
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People power success A CONTROVERSIAL campaign to promote the consumption of pork was suspended in Madrid ahead of schedule according to animal rights activists. With Jamon being such a staple of the Spanish diet and pork meat still being regularly eaten in different forms, organisers, Interporc thought that the Pork Lovers Tour would be an immediate success encouraging even greater consumption of the meat. What they had not expected was the fact that cities such as Barcelona and Bilbao refused permission for them to park their tour bus in the centres and Madrid only allowed them at one shopping centre. Where they did manage to stop, even for a few hours, animal rights activists turned up and picketed the bus, carrying placards decrying the intensive farms which often supply large amounts of meat to the market. The activists under the banner of AnimaNaturalis clearly caused a great deal of embarrassment to the organisers and whilst the concept of the tour was to promote the pork industry, protestors carrying images of allegedly ill-treated animals didn’t help. In addition, the protestors explained to potential visitors that according to their research, pork meat was potentially one of the most hazardous meats to eat due to the fact that not only were factory farmed pigs fed large amounts of antibiotics but contained parasites which are not always killed during the cooking process. “We do not know for sure if they have suspended the campaign but the truth is that not even their social networks announce their routes,” explained Lucio Kacic, coordinator of AnimaNaturalis in Madrid. “They give the impression of not being very proud of what they are do-
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THIS LITTLE PIG DIDN’T GO TO MARKET
PROTESTORS: Is pork meat potentially hazardous?
ing and it is very controversial to promote the consumption of pork meat when all studies and organisations like the WHO recommend reducing or eliminating their consumption,” he added. The organisation intends to picket any further promotions within Spain although according to Interporc, the tour has ended with stops at 28 different spots in Spain and the United Kingdom, attracting a total of 7,200 visitors.
BANKIA PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAUNT THE ECONOMY
THE former head of Bankia, Rodrigo Rato who was previously found guilty for misuse of company credit cards is now to be tried for fraud. A massive case has been approved by the courts in Madrid which will see Rato together with 30 former Bankia executives alongside Bankia itself and its parent company as well as international accountants, Deloitte and one of its employees, all being charged. The case will hinge on alleged investor fraud as well as falsification of Bankia’s 2010 and 2011 accounts which was undertaken in order to ensure that the newly formed bank could obtain a stock market listing. Bankia was formed by the merger of seven regional savings banks and was headed by former government minister and head of the IMF, Rodrigo Rato but within one year of being launched on the stock exchange, the bank had to be rescued. So devastating was the impending failure of Bankia that the entire Spanish banking sector was in danger of crashing leading to the government
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FRAUD CHARGES: Rodrigo Rato.
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having to raise €41 billion from foreign loans in order to support all of those banks caught up in what had become a major financial crisis. Bankia is today the fourth largest bank in Spain but is effectively owned by the Spanish government. It is in the process of repaying tens of thousands of small, private investors who were persuaded to buy shares when they were launched due to the fake accounts and reports of prosperity. The prosecutors in this case have
argued that as CEO of Bankia, Rato had to have known the true state of affairs of its finances and have called for a five year jail sentence if he is found guilty as charged. He has already been sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment for his improper use of credit cards and personal expenses during his roles at Caja Madrid and then Bankia. When he was questioned about the Bankia flotation during this first trial, he declared that all of the decisions concerning the placing of shares were made by the Spanish government which should accept all responsibility for the date of the launch and the subsequent need to support the bank. The former IMF chairman who was expelled from the ruling Partido Popular in 2014 was found guilty in February 2017, immediately put in an appeal and has spent very little time in prison although he had to lodge large amounts of his personal fortune with the courts.
Decision day over EMA base THE race to take over the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and its 700 jobs from London originally saw Barcelona the clear favourite but not any more. Recent events in Cataluña have meant that its capital was not awarded the prize of one of the current 38 European Union agencies scattered around Europe although Spain with five agencies, employing 1,400 is currently the EU leader. The other loss for Britain following Brexit will be the European Banking Agency, although no Spanish city entered a bid to take over that operation, which currently employs 160 members of staff.
Ministerial meeting to strengthen ties A VISIT to Spain by Saudi Foreign Minister, Adel Al-Jubeir led to a meeting with his Spanish counterpart, Alfonso Dastis. The pair confirmed that the visit was intended to deepen bilateral cooperative relations and they exchanged views on increasing bilateral cooperative relations in various areas. At the meeting, the two ministers agreed to strengthen political dialogue and economic and trade relations. Saudi Arabia is Spain’s leading trading partner in the Near East, the second leading Arab investor in Spain and the second leading destination for Spanish investments in the Arab world. Whilst there was agreement over financial matters, Spain was not happy with the Saudi backing of the civil war in Yemen. There was, however, accord over the fight against terrorism.
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THE production departments in film and TV companies have been promoting entertainment based on Zombies, however, less recognised but more important are eurozone zombie companies. There are a number of definitions of such companies but they have generally been established for 10 years or more and have large debts on which they can pay the interest but are unlikely to ever be able to clear their indebtedness. The number of such companies is growing thanks to low
interest rates and European Central Bank (ECB) financial support for countries such as Italy and Spain where it is estimated that as many as 10 per cent of all companies can be classified as Zombies. There is a major fear now that as the ECB cuts back on support and interest rates increase, those technically dead but still animate companies run the risk of finally failing which in turn could increase unemployment and restrict economic growth.
Plastic brick business sees profits breakdown WHILST Lego has enjoyed regular profit increases over the years, the first half of 2017 has seen a downturn to just €455 million, a drop of 3 per cent. Although not likely to make a major dent in the profit reduction, the Danish company has just opened its first dedicated store in Spain, in the La Vaguada Shopping Centre, Madrid. The word Lego itself came from the Danish words ‘leg godt’ which means ‘play well’ but in a perfect example of happy coincidence, it was later discovered that in Latin the word Lego comes from the words ‘to gather ’ and the owners had taken it to mean ‘put together’. Originally founded as a producer of
wooden duck toys, it wasn’t until 1949 that the company came up with the concept of producing plastic bricks and from this simple concept, a complex empire was created which has earned a fortune for the family which owns it. Some astute decisions including the creation of theme parks, purchases of licences for movies like Star Wars and Harry Potter and most recently the launch of Lego-based films has seen it become the most financially successful toy company in the world. Sales are down for the first time in a decade but time will tell whether this is a short term hiccup or if popularity of the plastic bricks is on the wane.
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If it ain’t broke, it don’t need fixing...OK? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT THE problem with the female ‘libber’ brigade is that their aspirations and ‘causes’ are almost exclusively in the hands of women who are in the public eye. These women, by the very nature of their chosen paths and careers have more access to public pedestals and media outlets than the majority of the fair sex can ever, or often even want to become involved with. Consequently, we only ever hear the views of women who are, in the main, just as about as far removed from the normal female homemakers and domestic Mums as it is possible to be. This creates the misapprehension that the majority of women are not happy with their lot and are all lusting after rebellion and change. I believe this is quite simply not the case. In my opinion the vast silent majority of ladies are perfectly happy and indeed extremely proud in their homespun, often sexy wife roles, and indeed why shouldn’t they be? As a single parent, I am totally aware of the responsibilities and sheer hard work it takes to organise a household and keep a happy loving family life running as smoothly as possible.
WOMEN’S LIB: Not speaking for all. Ladies who choose this homelier and utterly commendable path are widely talented, needing to have the stamina of an athlete, the negotiating talents of a politician and be basically competent at everything from psychiatry to plumbing. Quite frankly I consider the career orientated female libber of the species, are actually taking
the easy way out! (And don’t tell me some do both. That precarious path NEVER works satisfactorily!) Many of the wives I have spoken to are a bit bewildered and often quite angry at the presumptuous few who take it on themselves to arrogantly give the impression that they speak for such large numbers of the fair sex.
The problem with libbers is that many simply want to take over the roles of men. Some of them would actually rather be men. Well, my message to them is that the creator of the human race made men and women physically and mentally different for a vast cross section of reasons. To encourage changing homo sapiens’ life roles to a point when we see women working building sites and wielding sledgehammers and men rushing home from the shops to get the dinner and feed the baby, is arrogant, presumptuous and brainwashing to a point of criminality. So, my message to the often insecure, indecisive minority, who seek to change the nature of men and women, do wherever you think fit, and the best of luck. But don’t presume the majority of ladies are of the same mind, because they are not. Leave those who prefer a more conventional way of life to simply be happy in their chosen existence. After all it has kept the human race ticking over since the stone ages. If it ain’t broke, it don’t need fixing. OK? So, with my reinforced jock strap firmly in place and my eyes firmly placed in the back of my head, I bid you all a fond farewell for another seven. Keep the faith columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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Spending income to the benefit of all NOW that we enter an AGM free period, Stephen Lewis, Managing Director of LPL Commercial Services takes a breath to look back on what it all means in his world of Community Management Fees Debt Collection. For most residential communities in Spain we have just come out of perhaps the busiest time for Management Committees and their appointed Administrators - the AGM. Dreaded by many, relished by some, stressful for most. For expats and holiday owners alike it is an opportunity to air grievances, discuss the poor quality of gardens, litter, decoration, should we pay for security gates and on and on it goes. But nearly everything discussed at any AGM always comes down to one question - How much money does the Community have to spend? Then the real discussion and arguments start. Who owes what, how much and for how long and more importantly: Why are those residents that pay their management fees subsidising those that do not? It is a sad fact that for years many communities suffer this problem, shout about it at the AGM and discuss the very same subject at the next AGM and often about the same debtors at the next AGM and the next and the next…
THE AGM: Who owes what? It has always been a strange paradox that with most worldwide accounting systems we carry over ‘Debtors’ as an asset. We kid ourselves that the balance sheet is very healthy, as soon as all the overdue monies come in. Whether communi-
ties in Spain or businesses elsewhere it’s the same story. Unfortunately we have seen in our lifetimes what can happen when we get too
complacent about monies owed on the balance sheet, as was proven through the European and almost world wide banking crisis of 2008 One of the biggest problems besetting communities is not the fact the money does not always come in on time, it’s the fact that many are actually too hesitant to do anything about it. By the time a decision is made the property owner, living outside of Spain, may have moved or incurred other circumstances making it far more difficult to contact them and collect. Worse still some debts are so old that they then become uncollectible because of the Statute of Limitations, which in Scotland is five years and England and Wales in particular six years, as an example. There is no good reason to delay strong collection action on debts of one year, or even sooner. After all why should the well intentioned prompt payers suffer for the misdeeds of those that really don’t care about their Community or worse still are deriving income from renting out their property and are still shirking their payment responsibilities. Wouldn’t it be great to discuss how we can spend Community income to the benefit of all as we have the money in the bank… or better still reduce next year’s charges for a change !
For more information, visit www.lplgroup.com or speak with the head of Spanish operations, Greg Bryan, who is based in Spain and can be contacted on +34 689 408 412. Tel: UK +44 (0) 208 551 4019.
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The 3–2–1 diet 3-2-1 is bulletproof: three backups of your data, on two different types of media, one of them off-site. Too much trouble? Then download a free backup program, from simple file duplicators like SyncFolders, to full hard-disk copiers like Easus ToDo, Macrium Reflect or the horribly-named Aomei Backupper. Or just use the backup program which came free with your system. Some are even ‘just set and forget’: tell it where to backup your data and when, click and hasta la vista baby: automatic backups daily, weekly, monthly into infinity and beyond. Or you can be thoroughly modern and backup to the ‘cloud’ - but beyond a certain volume of data you’ll pay, and you need seriously good broadband come the day you need it all back again.
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Every hard disk is guaranteed... to crash Blessed are those who backup, for their data will be safe on the day of failure, says intrepid backer-upper TERENCE KENNEDY. A MACHO colleague always insisted with a smirk that ‘Real men don’t backup.’ Then he got hacked. Oops. Sadder was the fate of two friends who lost their family photos forever, simply because their computer crashed. Whether through exhaustion, a virus or an unplanned act of gravity, devices fail. They even have an official ‘MTBF’ (Mean Time Before Failure) which used to be advertised but now isn’t because it might scare us. Human MTBF is about 600,000 hours. You’re doing well if your harddisk manages even a 10th of that. I’m constantly astonished at how many people never even think about
backing up their data. Probably because watching YouTube cat videos is more fun. But safe storage really is a doddle. Step 1: Choose it so you don’t lose it: ‘consolidate’ your documents, emails, photos, music and those priceless kitten videos somewhere you can easily locate them on your computer, eg a Documents folder (the default in most systems), E-mails, Photos, Music. Or Cats. Step 2: Find something to backup to - a physical device like a USB memory stick, an old SD card or an external hard-drive. Not just somewhere else on your existing hard-drive or computer. That’s like keeping your spare front-door key on your
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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
WE’RE living in an age of endless TV reboots with news that the comedy classic Four Weddings and a Funeral is being remade, as is the 1980’s series Magnum PI. But reboots are invariably disappointing because the original was part of its time that can’t be recreated second time round. Everyone’s moved on and the world’s a completely different place today. Alternatively, they weren’t brilliant shows even back then. In theory, I’ve nothing against remaking movies or TV shows. It’s not unlike a fresh restaging of a Shake-
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IT’S BACK: Iconic TV show Dynasty was given the reboot treatment this year. speare play - if there is a point, of course, and something new and different is added to the production. In practice, though, the major problem with reviving 80’s TV is that our tastes have fundamentally altered as have our TV viewing habits. In the 80’s, there were very few channels so shows like Dallas and Dynasty (likewise rebooted) became popular because there wasn’t much else -
and provocative, challenging, creative TV’s moved on from the predictability of the hourly slot where the same thing happens every week. And in Magnum PI the same thing did happen every week. Most of these revivals are just the result of creative laziness, because either nobody can dream up any fresh ideas, or the bean counters in charge won’t take the plunge with new ones. They’d rather just
BACKUPS: Practising safe storage. keyring with the existing one. These days you can pick up an external hard drive for €100 or so, or loads less for a USB flash drive if your needs are more modest. Step 3: Backup, then backup your backup. Well, okay, that’s only for the real pessimists, or the true professionals who insist that you can never have enough backups, with three as the absolute minimum. It’s the work of minutes, with any of the dozens of (free) back-up programs available online, or those built into your device’s operating system. Step 4: Store your backup somewhere safe. Not on or in your desk.
rely on re-writes and hope that enough people have been born who can’t remember the old series and will be presented with something ‘different.’ Basically, recycling old themes rarely works; shows that were popular by default not merit then, rarely ‘ignite’ now. There are plenty of new concepts to exploit, but everyone’s too frightened of ‘offending’ the easily offended, so nobody takes chances anymore. Which reminds me, the arctic blasts currently hitting the UK must be due to Global Warming, right? Or possibly Brexit? (Though my money’s on Putin!) But it’s not all bad it should suit the snowflakes, provided they’ve some safe spaces where the temperature’s mild and nobody’s allowed a platform to talk about this, umm, ‘offensive’ weather. 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) from Amazon. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
Not even, if you are truly anal, on the same premises. Bitter techno-trauma and tears have moulded my own backup regime: my laptop data gets copied to an SD card as I create it, to a USB stick at the end of every working day, to an external hard drive at the end of every week, and to a second hard-drive kept off-premises every month. Sadly, there’s more. I also clone my entire hard-drive to an identical copy of itself every week so when the wotsit hits the ventilator I can be up and running again in the flash of a screwdriver. But the rest of you probably have lives to live.
THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Graham Braben, Albox
No goodies at the top WE were in Ikea last week, just for a coffee and those cinnamon rolls. No shopping. No self-assembly nightmares. Or that’s what I thought. It turns out we were on a mission to find curtain rails. Now in my world, you go in and choose the first set you come to and that’s it! But according to my wife and daughter, I know nothing. The first thing we had to do was measure them, taking into account drop, width and some other things that I’d never heard of, so we picked up one of those paper tape things and that’s when I perked up! It’s funny the way our minds work. Apparently, the Nepalese government aren’t sure how tall Everest is now after recent earthquakes, so they’ve commissioned professional measurers to produce a definitive figure. It got me thinking, well the curtain rails did. We had to measure one of them and my job was to hold the measure at one end. Unfortunately, every time it was pulled tight, I let go. Okay I admit it, I’m not a fully qualified rail measurer and to make things worse, I wasn’t paying the slightest bit of attention either! All I got for my incompetence was a very hard stare and the threat of no cinnamon roll. Imagine what would happen if the same thing happened on Everest. Which brings me to the point of this. If you have to go to Ikea against your will this weekend, take comfort, you could be over 20,000 feet up in the freezing snow, measuring a mountain rather than curtain rails, and there are no drinks and goodies at the top! columnists@euroweeklynews.com Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of around 250 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
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Cocaine nights and days With more than 20 tons of cocaine seized in Spain last year, it is time to talk about the white stuff. David Noon takes a deeper look into the nation’s coke habit to find out where it is coming from, where it is going and most importantly, what is being done to stop it. F in Spain and after cocaine, you shouldn’t find it too hard to come by. While the sea ports in the north and south see more than 20 tons seized each year, a whole lot more slips through the net and seeps into the country and on to the wider continent. Known as the drug trafficker’s gateway to Europe, Spain sees more coke shipped onto its shores than any other country in Europe. And while not all of it stays in Spain, locals have undoubtedly developed a taste for the drug. In fact, Spaniards are the second-highest consumers of the white stuff in Europe. With 9.1 per cent of Spaniards (aged 15 - 65) openly admitting to taking cocaine at one time or another they sit just behind the Brits (9.7 per cent) in terms of consumption, according to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) official 2017 European Drug Report.
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In terms of world consumption, Spaniards are fifth, while the Brits are one place higher, with Albania topping the charts just ahead of the Scots, according to the latest information on the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime website. Surprisingly Colombians are down in 34th, as while they are the number one manufacturer of cocaine they ship most of what they make. While Spain ranks high, the country is (slowly) tackling the problem. Between 2005 and 2013, daily cocaine use in Spain dropped 37 per cent and demand fell for recovering addicts. Nowadays, only 1 per cent of the nation’s population are regular users, however a delegate for the government’s drug prevention unit (the GDNPD), Francisco Babín, believes more can still be done. “For a long time, we topped the tables for cocaine use and although we are now in second place [in Europe], we
Brits held in one of Spain’s largest ever cocaine busts NOVEMBER 2017 can’t be complacent,” he says. “For instance, the EMCDDA’s Statistical Bulletin shows Spain still has the highest score for the ‘prevalence [of use] in the last month category. It’s pretty worrying, although consumption has dropped in the last decade,” adds Babín. “Cocaine was in the spotlight for a long time because there was an epidemic,” he says. “However, its prevalence and the consequences of use of the drug have led the GDNPD to suggest we are on the brink of a second epidemic.” When you think of drugs and Spain, you automatically think of happy-go-lucky holidaymakers revelling in haunts renowned as party towns. The likes of Ibiza, Puerto Banus and Magaluf have a reputation - like it, or not - for being party zones where the good times flow and drugs are available on tap. And while a fair amount of the white stuff may be consumed in Spain’s touristfilled party resorts, that is just the tip of the iceberg. In reality, cocaine is consumed up and down the length and breadth of the country. And while it may be prevalent on the dancefloors it is at the country’s ports where the drug begins its journey across the Iberian peninsular. Every week, jaw-dropping seizures of amounts of coke are made at ports from Algeciras in the south to Vigo in the Galician heartland. Earlier this month, more than a ton of cocaine bound for Algeciras was intercepted in Germany on its way from Colombia. With a street value of €75 million, the interception was just the latest example of the Drug
Ramsay’s cocaine nightmares IT is hardly the natural follow-on from his successful ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ show. Swapping the kitchen for the jungle, foul-mouthed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay launched into getting to the bottom of Europe’s drug problem. He was driven to take on a topic close to his heart after a ‘dear friend’ lost his life to cocaine addiction, paying particular attention to the cocaine culture which apparently is rife within the catering trade. Claiming that he has been offered coke by customers, seen chefs taking it on the job, Ramsay even claimed to have been asked to sprinkle cocaine on top of a soufflé by celebrity clients.
IN THE JUNGLE: Gordon Ramsay.
CORRUPTION: Galician leader with known drug lord
Ship loaded with €220 million cocaine haul halted on way to Spain OCTOBER 2017
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SAY what you will about drug smugglers, their creativity cannot be denied. The days of lining suitcases with cocaine are long gone as gangs come up with ingenious ways to transport their product. Here are some of the most surreal drug busts disguised on Spain’s shores.
9.1% of Spaniards between 15-65 have taken cocaine 1% of Spain’s population regularly use cocaine €70 million, the value of a ton of cocaine €40 the average cost of buying a gram of cocaine 87,000 cocaine seizures in Europe in 2015
Enforcement Agency (DEA), in the US, working with respective bodies around Europe to prevent the South American product from entering Europe. And yet, while seizing a ton of cocaine is not to be sniffed at (excuse the pun), far more is getting into the country than is being intercepted. In 2015 more than 60 per cent of all drug seizures in the European Union were reported by just three countries; Spain, France and the United Kingdom. Spain alone accounted for 70 per cent of all cannabis resin coming into Europe, the majority of seizures taking place in the ports along the south coast with the product shipping in from Morocco. And when it comes to cocaine, Spain again tops the charts when it comes to seizures. In total, around 87,000 seizures of cocaine were reported in the European Union in 2015. Together, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal account for 78 per cent of the estimated 69.4 tons seized. The situation has remained relatively stable for the last 10 years, although both the number of seizures and the quantity held increased between 2014 and 2015 by around 3 per cent. While Spain continues to be the country seizing the most cocaine (22 tons), Belgium (17 tons) and France (11 tons) also held large amounts in 2015. So why is Spain such a popular destination for
LOCKED UP: Robert Dawes.
Colombian cocaine cartel smashed by Spanish police MARCH 2017
FRUIT CASES: Coke hidden in bananas.
Surreal smuggles GOING BANANAS In March the Guardia Civil intercepted 17 kilos of cocaine inside banana skins. Hidden inside cardboard boxes on their way to Malaga and Valencia, 57 simulated resin bananas containing cocaine were hidden among real bananas. It resulted in the arrest of two men; a Spaniard and an Italian. ORANGE ALERT Just last month, two containers of Brazilian oranges were seized at the port of Algeciras. Hidden among the fruit were 250
camouflaged packages of cocaine, died orange to avoid detection. Police recovered 290 kilograms of cocaine and were able to link it to a South American supplier. NUTS! They may be dubbed a ‘super food’ but one batch of almonds had a secret ingredient stashed inside its container. Delivered to a plant in Alicante in September, police seized around 200 kilos of cocaine hidden beneath the nuts. Shipped from California the Guardia Civil are hoping to
smugglers looking for a way into Europe? Up north in Galicia, the ports are renowned as the gateway to Europe in terms of drugs entering from South America. The Galician Mafia - a collective term for the numerous clans (mainly Galician, some British) that reside in the area - set up strong connections to the narco-traffickers in Colombia during the 1980s and ‘90s, as well as establishing strong ties to cannabis smugglers in Morocco. And like anywhere in Spain, where there is crime there is corruption. Allegations of political corruption arose when pictures were found of Galician leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo on holiday with convicted smuggler Marcial Dorado. The People’s Party of Galicia has also been accused of being financed with narco money. And some local politicians, including Alfredo Bea Gondar (mayor of O Grove 1983 - 1991) and José Ramón Barral Martínez ‘Nené’ (mayor of Ribadumia 1983 - 2001) have been sentenced for crimes relating to drug gangs in the past. Meanwhile, in the south, along the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and Costa de la Luz as well as on Spain’s islands the expat gangs - be it Russians, Brits or Irish - have long set up camp. Barely a week goes by without a report of an expat
use the seizure as part of a wider investigation. MORE NUTS! It is not just Spain’s ports that receive hidden drug packages, the airports confiscate their fair share of suspect items too. In June, 48 kilos of liquid cocaine was found inside a coconut at Madrid airport, hidden among 65 boxes of coconuts from Colombia. The coconut had been drained and refilled, with the seizure leading to two Colombian men and a Venezuelan woman being arrested.
drug gang being split up. In December 2015 it was the turn of British drug lord Robert Dawes, whose multi-million euro cocaine-fuelled empire came crashing down when the Guardia Civil stormed his home in Benalmadena in dramatic fashion. Dubbed ‘Europe’s biggest drug lord’ Dawes, originally from Nottingham, was extradited to France where he faced charges of transporting a ton of cocaine. He is also wanted by the police in the Netherlands in connection to a number of murders. Earlier this year, a British drugs gang was again rumbled on Spanish soil. Accused of flooding the Balearic Islands with cocaine and supplying holidaymakers with their fix, 12 Brits from Manchester and Liverpool were arrested in a raid in Mallorca. The gang reportedly shipped their product around Spain’s islands using speedboats to capitalise on the summer surge in demand from young holidaymakers. No doubt there will be more tales of expat - and local gangs busted for dealing enormous amounts of cocaine. The unfortunate reality is, that while the demand remains high and the supplies keep coming, dealers will continue to operate. Where one drug lord falls, another steps into his shoes.
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Marbella Moments by Nicole King WE often say how nice it would be on certain occasions to be like a ‘fly on the wall,’ to be able to bear witness to what’s going on without being noticed. This is apparently how my Belgian friend Vanessa felt when accompanying me to the star-studded Marbella awards gala last Saturday at the Puente Romano. This third edition of the awards was exactly as one would expect an awards ceremony to be, but better. T h e r e w a s a r e a l H o l l y w o o d a c t o r, Dolph Lundgren, hosting and presenting the awards, taking time out off his busy filming schedule of Aquaman in Australia with Nicole Kidman and William Defoe to be here. Organised by Marbella Rocks Magazine thousands started voting back in March for their favourite restaurants, bars, chiringuitos, clubs, spas, hotels, art galleries to name some of the 15 categories. On the night of the awards more than 200 guests filled the candelabra lit ballroom. The food, service and entertainment were also certainly noteworthy. Our very own childstar Nathaniel ‘Tmar ’ Harding, even more handsome and talented now as a young man, serenaded us throughout dinner. We had the five-piece rock/pop band
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The scene before the glittering awards Jetstream from Gibraltar performing after the awards ceremony; a group that hardly ever leaves the ‘Rock’; so also bears testimony to the calibre of the evening. As it turns out though, as with me last
w e e k a t t h e R u s s i a n M a m a Aw a r d s , m y Belgian friend, who also presides the Belgium Business & Community Club of Spain, felt out of her element. She was feeling poorly with a cold, so I asked if
she was OK and having a nice time and she replied, yes, it’s very “interesting.” The choice of word intrigued me. Yes interesting as it would seem: in spite of the table set ups being similar and the procedures to most events, to her it felt foreign, English to be more specific. In my mind however this was the epitome of internationality, but there you go; what do I know? Obviously not enough. How was this event so different to a Belgian event? Is it just the language? It can’t be, as Vanessa dominates the English language better than a lot of Brits, so this had me confused. I might have found out more if life hadn’t got in the way and I had managed to attend the BBCCE gathering that I was honoured to be invited to by Vanessa earlier this month!! Certainly something I’m looking forward to chatting about when we next meet up. Living in Marbella literally presents us with so many opportunities to learn about others and ourselves apart from all the glitz and glamour; and for that we can honestly proclaim ‘Marbella really rocks!’ @marbellanow www.marbellanowtv.com
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The 50 Plus Expo returns at the IPV Palace Hotel and Spa, Fuengirola THE hugely popular 50 Plus Expo, the Coast’s lifestyle event for its older people, is back at a new venue, the four star IPV Palace Hotel and Spa next to Fuengirola Castle on the weekend of December 2 and 3. The organisers say they have brought the free admission event to the east of the Coast, ‘following requests from numerous exhibitors and visitors.’ They point to the hotel’s first class facilities, its comfort, fine dining and bars, which are now expected by discerning visitors and exhibitors. Another deciding factor was the hotel’s location a few minutes’ walk from Fuengirola town as well as being positioned conveniently to many well populated towns and villages such as Mijas, Benalmadena, the Alhaurins, Marbella, Elviria, Calahonda, La Cala and many more. However, they emphasis, it will be ‘business as usual’ for the show, which will include many of the features. Eric Knowles of The Antiques Road Show will be back giving free valuations from small items and collectibles to larger pieces from pho-
ERIC KNOWLES: 50 Plus Show favourite, known to millions for his appearances on BBC’s Antiques Road Show, will once again be on hand to offer free valuations of small items and larger items from photographs. YOGA DEMOS: Always a popular feature of the event.
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tographs. Internationally acclaimed expert, Mike Kelly will be offering free valuations of coins, stamps and banknotes. At the last event Mike discovered coins worth €50,000! • Art exhibition at The 50 Plus Expo The Andalucian Internation-
al Artists art group will be displaying their works at the show. Professional and dedicated visual artists from around Europe, who are all living and working in Andalucia, formed the AIA Art Group nine years ago. The artists comprise Diana Worthy, Richard Wood, Gordon Haslett (UK); Roger Cummiskey, Dolores Cummiskey, Philip Magee (Ireland); Mette Madsen (Denmark); Elazar Galea (Malta); Arcadio Cabrera, Roger Rodriguez (Cuba); Enrique Linaza and Juan Cruz Plaza (Spain). The 50 Plus Expo is open from 11am until 5pm on Saturday December 2 to Sunday December 3. If you are interested in exhibiting contact Des by email at des@slp.ie.
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12:00pm The Housing Enforcers 12:45pm The Sheriffs are Coming 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Armchair Detectives 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Royal Recipes 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Sounds Like Friday Night 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Still Open All Hours 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special 2016 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Would I Lie to You?
7:00am An Island Parish 7:30am Claimed and Shamed 8:15am Royal Recipes 9:00am Natural World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final Highlights 2:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 3:15pm Going Back Giving Back 4:00pm WPC 56 4:45pm Oxford Street Revealed 5:15pm Wartime Farm 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Strictly - It Takes Two 7:55pm Match of the Day Live 10:00pm Extreme Wives with Kate Humble 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Snowfall
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale Bernice is stunned. Bob is mortified. Robert faces an ultimatum. 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am ITV News London
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The Cube Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Dinner Date I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Planet's Got Talent Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Ghosted Plebs
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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 9 July 1980. 9:50pm Sounds of the Seventies 10:00pm Top of the Pops 11:00pm Gregory Porter's Popular Voices 12:00am Crooners at the BBC 1:00am Madness Live at Eden 1:55am Top of the Pops 2:55am Gregory Porter's Popular Voices 3:55am Crooners at the BBC 4:55am This is BBC Four
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Coronation Street Coronation Street Heartbeat Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Wild at Heart Heartbeat Coronation Street Coronation Street A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin Endeavour Blue Murder The Theory of Everything FYI Daily The Theory of Everything A Touch of Frost Wycliffe When a local climber is killed in a fall, an unreliable informant claims he was pushed.
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The Chase The Chase Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ironside The Sweeney Hat-Trick Heroes Short film featuring some of football's three-goal specialists. Darts Storage Wars Storage Wars The Darts Show Darts The evening session on day one of the Players' Championship in Minehead will be busy. Passenger 57 FYI Daily Passenger 57 The Professionals Bear Grylls: Mission Survive ITV4 Nightscreen
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Peppa Pig Floogals Digby Dragon Rusty Rivets Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Mofy The Wright Stuff Christmas Child 5 News Lunchtime Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Christmas Hero 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show The World's Greatest Bridges Eight Days That Made Rome the Garden of Eden: Revealed Area 51 Super Casino When Calls the Heart Access
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Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Charmed Charmed Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Black-Ish Black-Ish How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks First Dates Abroad The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Mechanic The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory
7:00am Upside Down 9:00am Moana: Special 9:30am In a Valley of Violence 11:20am 12 Days of Giving 1:05pm Justice League: Special 1:35pm Collateral Beauty 3:20pm The Great Wall 5:20pm The Girl in the Book 7:00pm Upside Down 9:00pm Collateral Beauty 10:45pm The Great Wall 12:40am In a Valley of Violence 2:40am The Hollow One 4:30am Tramontane A blind Lebanese musician embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery when he learns that his true heritage has been kept from him. Award-winning drama.
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12:30pm EFL Midweek Goals: Leagues 1 & 2 1:00pm Eredivisie 2:00pm La Liga Show 2:30pm EFL Matters 3:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 3:30pm EFL Midweek Goals: Leagues 1 & 2 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm La Liga Show 5:30pm EFL Matters 6:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 6:30pm EFL Midweek Goals: Leagues 1 & 2 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm EFL Matters 8:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:40pm Info not available 10:40pm SPFL Matters 11:15pm EFL Matters 11:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:00am SPFL Greatest Games 12:15am SPFL Greatest Game
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FEATURE
23 - 29 November 2017 / Costa del Sol
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TV Couch Critic IT’S back! I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (ITV 1) swept in from the Australian jungle last Sunday with an eclectic group of celebrities, in the widest possible interpretation of celebs. Living in the jungle and eating bugs, with Ant and Dec at the sharp end of watching over them all, if such an idea was pitched to a TV executive today, would it fly? I’m not sure, but the format clearly works given the viewing figures. If you are among the millions of fans, don’t forget to also catch Get Me Out of Here Extra Camp (ITV2) that follows each main Celebrity episode. In the Extra show, Scarlett Moffatt is the rose between two thorns in the guise of Joe Walsh and Joel Dommett. Tune in and expect lively debate and an opportunity to put questions direct to campmates via social media and the App. For me and one friend, the first note of Christmas used to be the beginning of Once in Royal David’s City via Carols from Kings (expected on BBC2, Christmas Eve).
Celebs (perhaps), real bugs plus start to festive season With that said, now the first festive note seems to be various retailers’ seasonal adverts. Keeping it brief, but that carrot again, seriously! Enough to say I’m disappointed by most, don’t really understand a certain bear in the snow but I love the interpretation of Cinderella (although why aren’t the key players wearing warm clothes in the snow?) The monster under the bed must also get a mention, despite for me having no bearing on the glass slipper story. Peaky Builders (BBC2, Wednesdays) is back for a fourth season, moving on from the earlier cliff-hang-
gle. ANT AND DEC: Back in the jun
F1 ACTION: A sport of numbers!
er ending. If the start of the latest series is anything to go by, with the story back to Birmingham and more problems for the Shelby family to deal with, some good viewing ahead. Cilian Murphy continues to delight as Thomas Shelby and the return of Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons can only be a good thing. And now to close, have you ever wondered what TV Must-See you might be missing simply because you do not think a show or series
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will appeal? That was me with Formula One, with the final 2017 race in Abu Dhabi due this Sunday live on Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4. Friends on the coast regularly hold Grand Prix parties and a great hit, so I checked out ever-keen not to skip a good party due to TV ignorance! I cut my teeth on the Brazilian Grand Prix; to summarise, billed as a sporting event covering at least 305km not exceeding two hours in length. I was near exhausted just getting my head around the numbers. Imagining F1 cars roaring up the A7 from Malaga and screeching to a halt somewhere south of Cartagena, no such luck. The super cars circled around a track like an overpowered Scalextric set, I had a siesta and someone seemed to win (in fact Sebastian Vettel, just to show I watched the end). F1 has a massive following, and while this TV offering simply isn’t me, for those watching on Sunday, enjoy and don’t forget to check out the Teams’ Tyre Choices before viewing. But I am left wondering just how many F1 fans also tune in most nights to catch the latest in I’m a Celebrity? Critique: AWL, Casares, Costa del Sol.
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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Nigella: At My Table 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Rugby League 3:00pm Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:15pm Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme 6:45pm BBC News 6:55pm BBC London News 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:10pm Michael Mcintyre's Big Show 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Match of the Day 12:45am The NFL Show 1:15am Obsessed 3:00am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 3:05am BBC News
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The Tom and Jerry Show Fangbone The Powerpuff Girls Thunderbirds are Go Wishfart ITV News Saturday Morning with James Martin Gino's Italian Coastal Escape ITV News The X Factor ITV Racing: Live from Haydock Thunderbirds are Go The Harbour The Chase You've Been Framed! ITV News London ITV News Ninja Warrior UK The X Factor I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! ITV News Rambo: First Blood Part II Jackpot247
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Naomi's Nightmares of Nature Deadly 60 Show Me What You're Made of: UK Saturday Mash-Up! Natural World Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well Coast Talking Pictures Daddy Long Legs Britain Afloat Rugby Union Rugby Union Dad's Army Classic wartime sitcom. Joe Orton Laid Bare QI XL Insert Name Here Albert Nobbs Chances Are This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
8:00pm Natural World 9:00pm The Mekong River with Sue Perkins Sue Perkins continues her epic journey up the Mekong, south east Asia's greatest river. 10:00pm Witnesses Audrey Fleurot, Marie Dompnier, Jan Hammenecker, Judith Henry, Guillaume Durieux, Steve Driesen. 10:55pm Witnesses 11:50pm he Vietnam War 12:50am What a Performance! Pioneers of Popular Entertainment 1:50am A Blackpool Big Band Boogie 2:50am Natural World 3:50am The Mekong River with Sue Perkins Sue Perkins continues her epic journey up the Mekong, south east Asia's greatest river.
Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule Beethoven's 2nd FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. Beethoven's 2nd Step Up FYI Daily Step Up I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Inception FYI Daily Inception Family Guy I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp Family Guy Animated comedy. American Dad! American Dad! Release the Hounds Viral Tap
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Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Formula 1 F1 Meets... Niki Lauda Formula 1 World's Most Expensive Cars A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Best Laid Plans Grand Designs Channel 4 News The Day After Tomorrow Ex Machina Lone Survivor The Last Leg Hollyoaks Omnibus Location, Location, Location
7:20am The Avengers 8:20am Motorsport UK 9:20am World Endurance Series Highlights from the ninth event of the 2017 season, the 6hour race from Bahrain. 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Hornblower 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm Nijinsky's Triple Crown 6:05pm Pawn Stars 6:35pm Pawn Stars 7:05pm Pawn Stars 7:30pm Pawn Stars 8:00pm Darts 12:00am Full Metal Jacket A powerful study of warfare, from basic training to the killing fields of Vietnam. 1:00am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 1:05am Full Metal Jacket
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11:00am Couples Come Dine with Me 12:00pm How I Met Your Mother When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. 12:30pm How I Met Your Mother 1:00pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 2:50pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 4:00pm The Goldbergs 4:30pm The Goldbergs 5:00pm The Goldbergs 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Oblivion 12:30am Gogglebox
7:00am Cricket 12:15pm My Icon 12:30pm Soccer Saturday PreMatch 1:00pm Football 3:45pm Rugby Union 6:15pm Rugby Union Ireland meet Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in the final match of the Guinness Series. 8:40pm Live La Liga 2017/18 A match from Spain's La Liga. 10:45pm La Liga Icons Remember some of the best goals from La Liga's greatest players. 11:00pm Sky Sports News at Ten Round up of all the day's sports news. 12:00am SKY Sports News 1:00am SKY Sports News 2:00am SKY Sports News 3:00am SKY Sports News 4:00am SKY Sports News 5:00am Cricket
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7:00am 12 Days of Giving 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2017 9:05am The Great Wall Epic action adventure about a mercenary pulled into a centuries-old battle between Chinese warriors and giant, lizard-like monsters. 11:05am Collateral Beauty 1:00pm Escobar: Paradise Lost 3:10pm Upside Down 5:10pm In a Valley of Violence 7:10pm The Great Wall 9:00pm Collateral Beauty 10:45pm Escobar: Paradise Lost 12:55am In a Valley of Violence 2:55am The Girl in the Book 4:40am The Hollow One
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Get Santa Back to the Future Paul Bridget Jones's Baby Daddy's Home The Back-Up Plan Calendar Girls Bridget Jones's Baby Daddy's Home Paul Road Trip: Beer Pong This Christmas
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7:00am Breakfast 8:30am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Fern Britton Meets... 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Elizabeth and Philip 3:15pm Mary Berry's Country House Secrets 4:15pm Songs of Praise 4:55pm Alan Shearer: Football, Dementia and Me? 5:55pm Blue Planet II 6:55pm BBC News 7:10pm BBC London News 7:20pm Countryfile 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Blue Planet II 10:00pm Howards End 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:30am Ronny Chieng: International Student 12:55am Weather for the Week Ahead
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Scrambled! The Tom and Jerry Show Ben 10 Mr. Bean Make it Pop Wishfart ITV News Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears Peston on Sunday Save Money: Good Food Tipping Point ITV News The X Factor Midsomer Murders Les Dawson Forever ITV News London ITV News The Chase Celebrity Special The X Factor I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! ITV News Peston on Sunday The Day Kennedy Died
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Coast A to Z of TV Gardening Monty Don's Secret History of the British Garden Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Food and Drink My Life on a Plate MOTD2 Extra Rugby Union Natural World Demolition Escape to the Country Flog It! Turkey with Simon Reeve Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Robot Wars Expedition Volcano Snowfall John Carter Question Time Holby City This is BBC Two
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Coronation Street Omnibus Ready, Set, Style Third Wheel Third Wheel Third Wheel The X Factor Take Me Out You've Been Framed and Famous! I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Despicable Me FYI Daily Despicable Me Evan Almighty FYI Daily Evan Almighty Wrath of the Titans FYI Daily Wrath of the Titans Family Guy I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp Family Guy Family Guy
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8:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Nigel Kennedy at the BBC 10:00pm Shark Wildlife series on the sharks of the world. 11:00pm Natural World Sivuqaq is an 18year-old, larger-thanlife captive pacific walrus. 12:00am Naples '44: A Wartime Diary In late 1943 Norman Lewis was posted by the British Intelligence Corps to newly liberated Naples. 1:20am Nigel Kennedy at the BBC 2:20am Shark Wildlife series on the sharks of the world. 3:20am Natural World 4:20am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.
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10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:20am Shimmer and Shine 10:35am Digby Dragon 10:45am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Football on 5 12:10pm Football on 5 12:40pm Chilly Christma 2:20pm Winter Wedding 4:10pm A Christmas to Remember 5:10pm 5 News 5:15pm A Christmas to Remember 5:55pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 6:55pm 5 News 7:00pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 8:55pm 5 News Weekend 9:00pm Aviva Premiership R ugby Highlights 10:00pm Fury 11:00pm 5 News 11:05pm Fury 12:35am Flight of the Phoenix 2:40am Super Casino
Football's Greatest The Avengers Fishing Impossible The Big Fish Off Shed and Buried Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Darts Show Darts Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters River Monsters Darts Crank Outrageous action t hriller. FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. Crank Outrageous action thriller. The Sweeney Tough 70s police series. The Avengers ITV4 Nightscreen
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The Legend of Zorro True Lies Jack Reacher Pearl Harbour Once Upon a Time in Mexico 6:35pm True Lies 9:00pm Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 11:00pm Last Action Hero 1:15am xXx2: The Next Level
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7:00am Cricket 12:00pm Goals on Sunday 1:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 4:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday Huddersfield Town meet Manchester City at John Smith's Stadium in the Premier League. 7:30pm Live NFL: Game A match from week 12 of the NFL. 10:00pm Live NFL: Sunday Game A match from week 12 of the NFL. 2:00am Live NFL: Green Bay @ Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers take on Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field in the NFL. 5:30am Cricket Day four of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.
7:00am 12 Days of Giving 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2017 9:00am Escobar: Paradise Lost 11:10am Collateral Beauty When a New York exec Will Smith tips into depression, his scheming partners plan to use his letters to Love, Time and Death against him. 1:00pm Burn Country 2:55pm In a Valley of Violence 4:55pm The Great Wall 6:50pm Escobar: Paradise Lost 9:00pm Collateral Beauty 10:45pm Burn Country 12:40am The Great Wall 2:40am The Hollow One 4:25am The Girl in the Book
8:30am Football Countdowns 9:00am Football's Greatest 9:30am EFL Goals: Championship 10:00am EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 10:30am The Sunday Supplement 12:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 12:30pm EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 1:00pm Football 3:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:00pm EFL Greatest Games 4:15pm Info not available 6:15pm Live La Liga 2017/18 8:20pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:30pm Info not available 10:35pm La Liga Greatest Games 10:45pm La Liga Icons 11:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:30pm EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 12:00am 20 Years of El Clasico
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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Killer Women with Piers Morgan 12:45am Life Inside Jail: Hell on Earth
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An Island Parish Claimed and Shamed Armchair Detectives Women at War Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Link Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Going Back Giving Back The Indian Doctor Oxford Street Revealed Wartime Farm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Strictly - It Takes Two Celebrity Antiques Road Trip University Challenge Nigella: At My Table Employable Me Insert Name Here Newsnight Blitz Countryfile Blue Planet II This is BBC Two
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8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 2015 Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. 9:00pm Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. 10:00pm The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum 11:00pm Last Men in Aleppo 12:30am From Scotland with Love 1:40am Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 2:40am The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum 3:40am Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome 4:40am This is BBC Four
7:20am King of Queens 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Lost and Found Ep1 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Paul Hollywood 9:30pm Supershoppers 10:00pm 999: What's Your Emergency? 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Don't Tell the Bride 1:10am One Born Every Minute
8:05am Paw Patrol 8:20am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:35am Peppa Pig 8:50am Floogals 9:05am Digby Dragon 9:20am Rusty Rivets 9:35am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Mofy 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:35pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:30pm The Gadget Show 2:25pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:30pm Neighbours 3:00pm Christmas Mail 4:45pm A Perfect Christmas 6:30pm 5 News at 5 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Weather Terror 9:00pm Sinkholes 10:00pm Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys 11:00pm Secrets of the Tube: Going Underground 12:05am Inside the Mega Twister
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Snooker v Darts The Chase The Chase Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Storage Wars Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters River Monsters Die Another Day FYI Daily Die Another Day The Road FYI Daily The Road Motorsport UK ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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7:00am The Top Ten Show 2017 7:20am In a Valley of Violence 9:20am 12 Days of Giving 11:05am The Night is Young 12:50pm Collateral Beauty When a New York exec Will Smith tips into depression, his scheming partners plan to use his letters to Love, Time and Death against him. 2:45pm Escobar: Paradise Lost 5:00pm Upside Down 7:00pm Burn Country 9:00pm Collateral Beauty 10:45pm The Night is Young 12:25am Escobar: Paradise Lost 2:40am The Girl in the Book 4:25am Upside Down
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OPINION & COMMENT
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Let’s not forget our Christmas past IN response to an article in UK media saying scripture union are taking out any reference to the Bible in this year’s nativity, I would like to say this. I have lived in Spain for 27 years and when I first came Father Christmas was unknown. Christmas was a celebration of the Bible story with the Three Kings bringing the presents. Since then I have seen Santa arrive and slowly take over. He now rides with the Three Kings, it is he that is promoted in shops where children visit him, and the Nativity story is slowly disappearing. In a few years’ time it will no doubt just be a secular, commercial holiday with no mention of Jesus. We have had Father Christmas in the UK for so long that we are not aware of the damage he has done to the truth of Jesus. If the church promotes fictional characters to children, when they find out we lied to them how will they believe in Jesus? This year, let’s be aware of who we are promoting in our Christmas celebrations. Rev Howard Coley, Iglesia Evangelical Elim Pentecostal
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Aggressive seagulls can peck off I WAS reading last week’s issue earlier today outside a bar in Javea, and your article about seagulls becoming more of a menace in Benidorm got me thinking. I would like to give the council some advice. I live in Newquay and can tell you that we have an epidemic of these flying rats. They cause trouble and damage and leave filth everywhere. People have even been attacked by these horrible birds when they are nesting or have young chicks on a
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roof, and it is documented that they have killed small dogs in private gardens. Families walking down the Main Street eating an ice cream, pasty, or fish ‘n’ chips will be swooped upon and all food torn from their hands, sometimes causing nasty injuries, yet we cannot hurt them because they are protected even though it gets worse week after week. When householders put out their rubbish for collection the gulls arrive long before the binmen and rip open bags before scoffing everything in sight. Be warned Benidorm, if you do not stop and curb this now you will be sorry! Paul, Cornwall, UK
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Ryanair cancel flights due to French air traffic strike F... French. Always too few for them. Always on strike... ALWAYS. They have such high salaries. So much protection.. and it is always TOO FEW.. Kasia They cancel for the slightest reason - what’s next: someone sneezed and they took down half the timetable! Geoff Kerr Having been caught up in the chaos on October 10, I feel for people affected by this!! Mandy Cooke
Police investigate biker for reckless driving I recently saw a biker drive straight through a line of pedestrians on a zebra crossing, also been overtaken on zebra crossings many times by bikers. It’s as though the laws don’t apply to some bikers here! S D There should be more of this action taken especially when motor cyclists drive with their feet off the pedals and using them as a balancing act. The police could have a field day. Trisha Rodgers If you want to ride like that go to the Isle of Man during the TT on mad Sunday. Michael Hearne
Comments from EWN online French air traffic control strike likely to affect UK-Spain flights And this is the country that won the bid to host an Olympic Games - athletes and spectators could find themselves in a pickle because they’re sure to take advantage of this! Tina Sexton Never fail do they. Ought to make these dates national holidays. Richard Taylor
12-year-old girl pregnant by boy same age How sad as she is only a baby herself. Kath Dickman Babies having babies, not good. Carol Garrington
British Airways passengers to board by ticket price No point to booking early at the lesser fares then! I used BA last June from LHR to Murcia. Reserved seat wasn’t honoured (paid extra and didn’t get any form or priority in the queue). This new system has reinforced my view that they are no better than Ryanair. Are BA thinking it ok to provide punitive boarding priorities simply because a few others do it? A race to the bottom begins! That’s two airlines off my list now that may force me to put my carry on bag in the hold. Why risk laptop, cameras and lenses, and other dear personal effects down there? Dave Arnold BA has gone to pot! Try and get a drink when you sit at the back of the plane! Had four trips didn’t get a drink. easyJet is far better. Peter Urquhart Who’s the mug? The one that got on first. They paid more for their flight, last on got the cheapest deal, I’ll take that every time. Stephen Jordan
Yes, Leapy LEAPY LEE is right. There I’ve said it. His piece on the ludicrous situation of a Somali convicted criminal receiving almost 80 grand of public money after being put inside over a dozen times in 15 years only highlights that the world has gone absolutely stark staring mad. You have to think there is more to this surely. How can something be so obviously wrong!? Philip, San Fulgencio
No, Leapy SO Leapy Lee thinks a good reason for the UK leaving the EU is because they have ruled someone has to be given money for being wrongly imprisoned? This is only a drop in the ocean compared to the billions the Spanish tax man would have pocketed from inheritance tax had not the EU intervened and ruled it illegal! There are a lot more positive rulings from the European courts than the silly cherry picking oddments that Leapy seems to relish in. Ray Osborne, Los Alcazares
Puzzle plea NOT A complaint because I enjoy your paper, but if you want to make it even better please publish the answers to the puzzles the same week. We all try but if the puzzles are beyond us no one can retain an interest in the answers until the next issue. I know loads of people who can’t be bothered having a go because of this. Norman, address withheld Editor’s note: Many thanks for the feedback. Is this something others would like to see? Please write in with your views.
Just shocking THE recent hysteria over a series of small earthquakes and their potential to generate a mile-high tsunami in Tenerife beggars belief. People should spend less time reading nonsense ‘shock’ journalism and more time worrying about real issues like the drought here in Spain. Alan Smith, Canary Islands
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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Claimed and Shamed 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Housing Enforcers 12:45pm The Sheriffs are Coming 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Armchair Detectives 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Royal Recipes 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The A Word 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Drugsland 12:45am Life and Death Row 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News
7:00am An Island Parish: Falklands 7:30am Claimed and Shamed 8:15am Armchair Detectives 9:00am Great British Menu 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Link 2:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 3:15pm Going Back Giving Back 4:00pm The Indian Doctor 4:45pm Oxford Street Revealed 5:15pm Wartime Farm 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly - It Takes Two 7:55pm Match of the Day Live 10:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 11:00pm Motherland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am NFL 1:05am Extreme Wives with Kate Humble 2:05am The Apprentice
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 2015 9:00pm Darcey Bussell's Looking for Audrey 10:00pm From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television 11:00pm Arena 12:00am A303: Highway to the Sun 1:00am The Maharajas' Car: The Story of RollsRoyce in India 1:55am Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century Series in which Suzy Klein explores the transformation of music in the 19th century. 2:55am Darcey Bussell's Looking for Audrey 3:55am Arena 4:55am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.
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Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Dinner Date I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Planet's Got Talent Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp Family Guy
Judge Judy Coronation Street Coronation Street Heartbeat Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Wild at Heart Heartbeat Coronation Street Coronation Street A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series about a sleuthing writer. 9:00pm Doc Martin Comedy drama series about the famously curmudgeonly GP. 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:05am Blue Murder Caroline Quentin returns for a new series as DCI Janine Lewis. 1:35am A Touch of Frost 3:20am ITV3 Nightscreen
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Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Countdown Lost and Found A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of 5 Year Olds Grand Designs The Robot Will See You Now Gogglebox The Great Songwriters
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1:00pm SKY Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 2:00pm SKY Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 3:00pm SKY Sports News 4:00pm SKY Sports News 5:00pm SKY Sports News 6:00pm SKY Sports News 7:00pm SKY Sports News 8:00pm Soccer Special PreMatch 8:30pm Gillette Soccer Special 11:00pm Info not available 12:30am Revista de la Liga A round-up of all of the latest action and goals from Spain's La Liga. 1:00am SKY Sports News 2:00am SKY Sports News 3:00am SKY Sports News 4:00am SKY Sports News 5:00am SKY Sports News
10:55am 12 Rounds 12:55pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 3:15pm The Goonies 5:15pm In the Heart of the Sea 7:20pm Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 9:00pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 11:20pm Hanna 1:15am Air Force One
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The Night is Young Burn Country The Girl in the Book Winter Wedding Collateral Beauty Escobar: Paradise Lost Burn Country An aspiring Afghan journalist moves to small-town California and begins investigating the disappearance of a local. Mystery drama. Winter Wedding Collateral Beauty Escobar: Paradise Lost The Night is Young The Hollow One The Girl in the Book A junior editor must confront difficult memories when she crosses paths with the writer who took advantage of her as a teen.
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FEATURE
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LEGALLY SPEAKING Alcohol limits and penalties 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.
STAY SAFE: The best option is not to drink at all. IT is often not realised that the maximum permitted alcohol limit in Spain is considerably lower than many other European countries, including the UK. It is also worth noting that these limits are precisely that, a maximum that is permitted. Alcohol affects people differently and the only real safe limit is zero. That said, in Spain the maximum legally
permitted alcohol limit is in general 0.25 mg/l (or 0.15 mg/l if you are a learner driver / professional drivers). If the amount of alcohol exceeds this limit, the driver will be heavily fined and lose several points from their licence. In the event such amount of the breathalyzer exceeds 0.60 mg/l, the driver becomes subject to a criminal proceeding and will be arrested.
The fines Professional / novice drivers - 0,15-0,30mg/l - €500 + 4 points, from 0,30mg/l - €1,000 + 6 points. Other drivers - 0,25-0,50mg/l - €500 + 4 points, from 0,50mg/l - €1,000 + 6 points. A blood test is only available when you have finished the alcohol test and you disagree with the result. Refusal to co-operate is also considered a criminal offence. For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.
Can only Agenda items be voted? Is it correct that Spanish community AGMs do not have an official section for Any Other Business, that they have instead a sort of Questions period at the end of the meeting? Is it correct that anything in this section is not an Agenda item, and so cannot be the subject of a proposal, resolution or vote? Items must be on the Agenda to be voted in the meeting? Can items not on the Agenda be put in the Minutes? R M (email) Article 19 of the Law of Horizontal Property regulates the official Book of Minutes. The minutes must give the time and place of the AGM. They should list the names of all in attendance or by proxy, with
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votes on Agenda items and it may need to list the names and cuotas of those who voted for or against a proposal. Any other matters can certainly be recorded in the Minutes, but it is not a legal requirement.
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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I LIKE to keep my eye on what’s going on in the USA because, to be honest, at the moment, in my opinion, the place is currently coming across on TV like a bad soap opera. This week I’ve been following a couple of news items in particular. One was about an American comedian and politician called Al Franken who was on a tour to entertain the US troops overseas. There was a young lady in the show with him and during a rehearsal he kissed her and also a photo appeared of him looking at the camera laughing and appearing to touch her boobs through body armour whilst she was asleep. Now this is wrong and totally out of order - end of - no excuses. The other story was about a baseball player called Yulieski Gurriel who was born in Cuba and who made a gesture to a Japanese pitcher after hitting a home run off one of his pitches. As he ran round he looked at him and used his fingers to stretch his eyes toward his ears and appeared to say a word in Spanish usually used to mock Asian people.
Now here’s the thing. In both cases these gentlemen apologised unreservedly to the offended parties. The baseball player got a five game suspension and the comedian / politician may have a senate investigation. Both injured parties have said ‘apology accepted, now let’s get on with life’ and this is where things go a bit wonky. It has all become very political with groups calling for the baseball player to be sacked and banned. Here’s the deal folks - nobody is allowed to be more offended than the person that was the subject of the original offensive remark or action. If they say it’s sorted then let it go. They are adults and they have decided how to react to the comment or action directed at them. Donald Trump is tweeting and calling Al Franken Al Frankenstein demanding he be hung, drawn and quartered because he’s a Democrat. Meanwhile he’s not saying a word about the Republican preacher politician, Roy Moore, who has been accused by at least 10 women of sexual assault. But what would you expect from the man that has over 20 accusations of sexual assault against him and a recording from 2005 telling Billy Bush how he treats women. How this man is still POTUS is beyond me. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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IN the same way that visitors to the Rock can pay for goods in euros, it is now possible to pay for goods in some shops in La Linea in pounds. This pilot initiative which has so far attracted just 10 shops has been implemented in the run up to Christmas in order to attract more business from Gibraltar.
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AT the launch of a fostering campaign, the Care Agency confirmed that the number of families fostering children who cannot live with their birth parents is increasing and it is the role of society to try to find loving homes for them.
A SPECIAL ‘hackathon’ entitled Hacking for Humanity which was organised by Girls in Tech Gibraltar attracted seven teams designing computer programs for charities. The winners designed a case management system for Childline Gibraltar and were awarded £2,000.
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Friends of Gibraltar donation THE group known as the Friends of Gibraltar have presented a cheque for £3,767 to the Gibraltar National Archives (GNA) to purchase a roller cartographic scanner. This piece of equipment is vital to the GNA as it rolls out its digitisation project and will help to make key historic cartographic collections, of which there are around 5,000, with some dating back to the 14th century, readily available via the GNA website to researchers. The acquisition of the scanner will ensure that the precious source documents will no longer be handled so often and be preserved for many future generations. Following the cheque presentation, the Friends of Gibraltar representatives were given a tour of the GNA facilities by the Archivist, Anthony Pitaluga. The old maps in particular pro-
POSSIBLY because of the uncertainty caused by Brexit, 94 per cent of Morrisons staff voted to accept a two-year pay deal which is worth 2.35 per cent in year one and 2 per cent in year two. There will also be a number of new apprenticeships agreed for 2018.
World leader GIBRALTAR will shortly be one of the first areas in the world to introduce legislation which will ban the commercial importation of cosmetics and other products that contain plastic microbeads. These nobiodegradable plastic beads have found their way into seas and oceans and from there into the food chain with so far unknown effects on humans.
La Sala Gibraltar CHEQUE PRESENTATION: To purchase a roller cartographic scanner. vided a fascinating insight to the history of Gibraltar.
So far this year, the Friends have donated £11,700 to differ-
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H e als o p res e nte d the TV News Story of the Year Award which was sponsored by the Government of Gibraltar which h a s b ee n in v o lv ed in s imila r sponsorship over the past years. This occasion gathers together a number of top media personalities and awards are given for outstanding works achieved by members across the media spectrum in the UK. The regular support of the
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Foreign Press Association Awards REPRESENTING the Gibraltar Government, Minister for Commerce Albert Isola attended the annual Foreign Press Association dinner in London. Following the guest of honour, former Italian Prime Minister and EU Commissioner, Mario Monti, Minister Isola took the opportunity to address those present about the implications of Brexit on Gibraltar ’s status and economy.
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ORIGINAL cast members from West End Show The Jersey Boys will be appearing at La Sala Gibraltar next Saturday. The four singers will present the Valli Seasons with tickets which include a three-course meal ranging from £40 to £60 so for essential reservations visit www.LaSalaGi braltar.com or call +350 200 16870.
New signs IN order to ensure that those arriving at the cruise terminal are aware of the safest places to cross roads, new pedestrian signs are to be erected to channel visitors away from potentially dangerous crossings. This is part of an ongoing programme to improve the general pedestrian experience, especially for visiting pedestrians who walk into the City Centre.
Police medal MINISTER ISOLA: Addressing the audience. Gibraltar Government for these awards is believed to highlight
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SOON to retire Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Eddie Yome who has served for 44 years, travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive the Queen’s Police Medal from the Duke of Cambridge.
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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated. What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun. Youngsters may be involved at the weekend, so plan ahead to give them a festive surprise.
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SPAIN has some of Europe’s best water and theme parks; here are just five of our favourites. • Parque Warner, Madrid As soon as you enter Parque Warner, visitors young and old are immediately transported to their childhood. Parque Warner is perfect for families, who can meet all of their Warner Brothers’ heroes, but the rest of the family can also enjoy a number of rides, attractions and shows. • Siam Park, Tenerife One of Europe’s biggest water parks, Siam Park has a number of attractions across the park. Whether sunbathing on giant whitesand beaches or the Wave Palace for the family or the famous Tower of Power ride, which has an almost vertical drop of eight metres, there is something for everyone. • PortAventura World, Tarragona One of Europe’s leading theme parks, the theme park has six different worlds full of rides and daring shows but PortAventura World also has the PortAventura Caribe
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Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help. Taking on a small charitable task makes you smile and brings satisfaction.
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It's a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little unrecognised so don't be afraid to try something entirely new. A strong urge to take control keeps others on their toes.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet. Trying to change someone close is so obviously not going to work that it is surprising you tried for so long.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer. Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel that they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised. Continue with any check-ups on your health, eating sensibly if you overindulged during the holiday. There is no better time to make that special effort.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas. Although you are not inclined to listen to silly whims, some things crop up time and again and have to be dealt with at some point.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born homemaker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. You could end up helping with appearances.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled. An urge to move around could be caused by your not facing a problem straight on.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don't beat yourself up over that.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Someone close has ideas about how things should be at home this Christmas. Although you wish to show an interest, and should, they may be more 'hands on' than you. Do whatever your talents allow to help because this will not be forgotten.
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Across 1 Luxuriant drinker (4) 3 Plant organised my appeal (3,5) 9 The root vegetable's a standard crop (7) 10 Publication for children (5) 11 Forbidden love in abandoned boat (5) 12 Wears down queen with poems (6) 14 Could start card game, it’s cheap (6) 16 Withhold food from pop star vegetarian's diet (6) 19 Repeated words from Brahman tradition (6) 21 Al meets Jack at the table (5) 24 Fear some Territorial Army recruits (5) 25 For a change, respect the royal staff (7) 26 Dotty, Sue, Pearl, Joy (8) 27 Soundly study the plant (4)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 23 represents G and 24 represents D, so fill in G every time the figure 23 appears and D every time the figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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Across 1 Hobby (7) 5 Flashy, ostentatious jewellery (5) 8 Devoutly religious (5) 9 Traveller's luggage (7) 10 Lean back (7) 11 Appears (5) 12 Feel pain (6) 14 Deep gorge or ravine (6) 18 Small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family (5) 20 Break into many pieces (7) 22 Building (7) 23 Be in accord (5) 24 Garment worn around the head, neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration (5) 25 Meet the requirements or expectations of (7)
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15 Una vez (4) 16 Loyal (4) 17 Wave (4) 18 Sí (3) Down 1 To gnaw (4) 2 Abejas (4) 3 Pink (6)
Down 1 Ancient writing material (7) 2 Unemotional person (5) 3 Heighten or intensify (7) 4 Symbol device or badge (6) 5 Fraudulent (5) 6 Mental pictures (7) 7 Expect to be true (5) 13 State in southeastern US between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico (7) 15 Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind (7) 16 Room in a house for children (7) 17 Evaluate (6) 18 Garden buildings (5) 19 Stealer (5) 21 Revolves (5) The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
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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 (DEFECT) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ARREST ASTUTE BARFLY BOUNTY BREAST CHEESE DEFECT (10) DEPOSE ENDURE NIMBLE OXCART RANSOM SEAMEN SERIES SHERRY SUBTLY TEETER TRAUMA TREATY
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Filter 2 Corral 3 Uptake 4 Relief 5 Repeal 6 Specie 7 Genial 8 Update 9 Invent 10 Gather 11 Strand 12 Stereo 13 Ethane 14 Unisex 15 Beetle 16 Teasel 17 Oblate 18 Chalet 19 Leaden.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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.
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ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:
1 Escarcha, 6 Egg, 7 Mayor, 9 Esos, 11 Caro, 12 Neat, 14 Foot, 16 Spots, 18 Ave, 19 Crystals.
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1 Exercise, 2 Coger, 3 Remo, 4 Hoy, 5 Brothers, 8 Asno, 10 Soft, 13 Etapa, 15 Osos, 17 Oir.
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1 Casks, 4 Exploit, 8 Raiment, 9 Troll, 10 Indicate, 11 Grin, 13 Spells, 14 Padres, 17 Rest, 19 Decrepit, 22 Adage, 23 Entwine, 24 Suggest, 25 Exact.
1/23 Pipe down, 3 Solution, 9 Stipend, 10 Sushi, 11 Obese, 12 Attain, 14 Elapse, 16 Eczema, 19 Bistro, 21 Scare, 24 Otter, 25 Spaniel, 26 Narcotic, 27 Zero.
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1 Corgi, 2 Swindle, 3 Stencils, 4 Estate, 5 Path, 6 Odour, 7 Talents, 12 Magritte, 13 Streams, 15 Replica, 16 Bereft, 18 Slang, 20 Treat, 21 Bede.
1 Pushover, 2 Poise, 4 Ordeal, 5 Upset, 6 Inspire, 7 Nail, 8 Recess, 13 Waterloo, 15 Aviator, 17 Casual, 18 Bonsai, 20 Torso, 22 Alike.
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THE third book in Ken Lozito’s First Colony series, after narrowly defeating the invading enemy fleet, there is evidence that the attack isn’t over. Thousands have died and all that stands between human extinction and the invaders are the remnants of the colonial military. Connor must then find a way to rally the colony using every scrap of ingenuity to stop the invaders. But will he succeed when he finds himself pitted a g a i n s t m a n k i n d ’s u l t i mate enemy? This could be mankind’s final hour... or its greatest victory.
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1859 - Billy the Kid born Infamous western outlaw known as ‘Billy the Kid’ is born into a poor Irish neighbourhood on New York City’s East Side. 1922 - Archaeologists enter King Tutankhamen’s tomb In Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first people to enter King Tutankhamen’s tomb in more than 3,000 years. 1942 - Casablanca premieres in NYC The Second World War drama starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman premieres in New York, and is one of the most beloved Hollywood movies in history. 1947 - UN votes for partition of Palestine Despite strong Arab opposition, the United Nations votes for the partition of Palestine and the creation of an independent Jewish state. 1963 - JFK buried at Arlington National Cemetery Three days after his assassination in Dallas, Texas the 35th president of the US John F Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. 1990 - Roald Dahl dies Best-selling children’s author, known for books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach dies in Oxford, England at the age of 74.
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• Miley Cyrus, Singer, earned a Primetime Emmy November 23, 25 Award for Outstanding After shooting to fame as a Supporting Actress in 2007. child television star playing She also starred in the 2007 comedy Knocked Up the title character in Disney’s hit series Hannah alongside Seth Rogan. Miley Cyrus. Montana, Cyrus then went Christina Applegate, on to become an international pop star Actress, November 25, 46 with hit songs such as Party in the USA Comedy actress Applegate is known for her roles in films such as Anchorman, and Wrecking Ball. • Katherine Heigl, Actress, November Vacation, Hall Pass, Sweetest Thing and 24, 39 Just Visiting and also starred as Kelly The Actress gained fame for her role as Brundy in television comedy Married... with Children. Dr Izzie Stevens in Grey’s Anatomy, and
• Rita Ora, Singer, November 26, 27 Singer, songwriter and actress whose debut album reached number one on the UK Billboard charts and included hit songs such as Hot Right Now and How We Do. She also played Mia Grey in the 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey. • Bill Nye, TV Show Host, November 27, 62 Known for hosting children’s educational entertainment show Bill Nye the Science Guy from 1993 to 1998, Nye earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Cornell University in 1977.
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.
Sierra Nevada SNOW REPORT No snow is expected this week but the ski resort is scheduled to open for the first time this season on Saturday. There is very little snow on the mountains apart from on the Borreguiles piste. Partly cloudy skies with highs of 11 degrees and lows of -2 with light winds are expected.
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Move from the start word (HUNT) to the end word (RACE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
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A match made in heaven TRIPLE A rated bodyguard M i c h a e l Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) has his reputation left in tatters after the death of a distinguished client. Two years after the incident Bryce is asked to escort renowned international assassin Darius Kincaid (Samuel L Jackson) from Manchester to Hague in order to testify in an Interpol court against a tyrannical Belarusian dictator. In a race against the clock, the mismatched pair’s trip is full of danger and unaccounted surprises in this bullet filled action comedy.
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In 2000, Spain’s Paralympic basketball team had to return their gold medals after nearly all of their players were found to have no disability.
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V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E W W W. E U R O W E E K LY N E W S . C O M OUR heart is arguably our most important organ, ensuring oxygen is pumped around our bodies, keeping everything functioning as it should. Increasingly though, a modern lifestyle means we don’t look after our hearts as much as we may want. Fast food, smoking, drinking and sedentary habits prevent this organ from working at its best. In turn this can lead to anything from reduced energy to heart diseases like angina or even a heart attack or stroke. According to charity, LiveStrong, however, “the food choices you make can drastically affect your heart health, energy and appetite control.”
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Heart-healthy eating So what are the best foods to look after your heart? One of Spain’s easiest fruits to grow is watermelon which provides an array of benefits for your heart. Containing lycopene which has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as citrulline which is believed to improve blood vessels, the fruit also contains antioxidants which help fight cancer causing free radicals. Another of Spain’s best-
selling fruits is avocado which offers potassium, a mineral which regulates blood pressure, and carotenoids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular
diseases, according to Bridget Swinney, an American dietician. Berries also give us an abundance of heart improving benefits. These fruits lower blood
pressure while increasing levels of good cholesterol and lowering levels of bad cholesterol. They also contain an abundance of antioxidants and polyphenols, chemicals which
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TASTY TREAT: Eating a portion of watermelon every day can keep your heart healthy.
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Estelle and the Bodyworks are going to the Over 50’s Expo! AND, just like us, the Over 50’s Expo has moved to a bigger, better location in Fuengirola! I have to admit that this is one of my favourite weekends of the year. I get let out of my ‘box’ and get to talk to so many people! Find out what everyone is thinking, say hello to people without them being in pain . . . wonderful fun! And this year we seem to have more fun stuff than ever on our stands: Try the Mobiliser Spinal Activation System! It’s so light and easy we think we might even bring two! Relax and enjoy a 20minute session on the Mobiliser with the full body sequence and you can arrange to rent or buy your
By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com own. Have your Golf Swing Analysed by our Golf Pro M a r k M a c R a e . O n S a t u rday afternoon Mark will bring his infamous K-vest and go through your swing step by step. Having seen him in action before, I’d put good money on your shot being better by Sunday. Innovative Hearing Technology with our audiologist Peter Ormrod. Hearing aids s o s ma ll no one w ill e ve r know they’re there! And by
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them off when you need to. Tr y t h e Vi o n i c S h o e s Wi n t e r C o l l e c t i o n . A n d even some summer sandals too! Kitten heels, slippers and boots with the superb Vionic footbed in them. So stylish that only you’ll know they’re orthopaedic. We c a n a l s o f i t s u p p o r t s into the shoes you already have - walk out with a new bounce in your step. And of course me and my team will be there to answer any questions. We can’t wait to see you there! Over 50’s Expo Saturday and Sunday December 2 and 3 11.00 - 17.00 IPV Palacio Hotel Fuengirola
SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. WHAT is a hernia? A hernia is nothing more than a weakening of the muscles in an area in the body which allows an internal part to pass through. Most typically these occur in the groin and abdominal area. How do hernias occur? The weakening of muscle walls or physical strain can force internal parts to move from one place to another. For example, an inguinal hernia can occur when fatty tissue or a part of your bowel pokes through into your groin at the top of your inner thigh. What are its symptoms? The main symptom is the appearance of a lump in the groin or abdominal area. This lump tends to be soft and can sometimes be simply pushed back in. Sometimes they can be painful and in certain cases they can cut off the circulation to the intestine which will require surgery.
How do you treat them? In general hernias need to be operated on to avoid complications. If you decide not to undergo surgery, compressive straps and avoiding physical strains can prevent them from appearing, or growing larger. Should you seek medical help? You should always go see your doctor if a hernia appears so they can refer you to a surgeon. Do they tend to come back after the first time? After a hernia has been operated on it is difficult for it to appear in the same place, however they can appear elsewhere. Are there ways of preventing them? Avoiding heavy lifting and other strenuous activities, as well as core muscle exercises which can prevent them from appearing, however they can still form despite these measures.
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Andréa at a previous Bookworld signing. MALPASO: Who will be filming their performance on the night. MANILVA-based events company Espectáculos Muled Sound together with the local council are presenting a night of 80’s music on Saturday December 2. This is the third Music Festival of its kind and is entitled Manilva 2017 La Nochentera. Three bands, all of whom love international and Spanish music from the 1980s will be performing at the Manilva multiuse Pavilion with the first band appearing at 11pm. Advance tickets which include a drink cost €10 whilst tickets on the night will cost €12 and if you dress in 1980’s fash-
Celebrating the music of the 1980s ion, you will be offered another free drink. Appearing will be some popular groups that have played across Malaga Province regularly and are Planeta 80, Alejados and Malpaso, with the latter band recording a DVD of their performance for later
sale. Everyone who attends will be entered for a special all-inclusive Valentine’s weekend with further details to be revealed on the night. Tickets are available by calling 692 415 936 or through a number of local outlets.
MARBELLA-based children’s author and illustrator Andréa Prior will be returning to Bookworld in Puerto Banus signing copies of her latest book ‘A Parcel of Pigs.’ Andréa’s rhymes are described as being “great to read aloud as well as being a fun and engaging way to help children with their reading skills.” The rhymes are accompanied by colourful illustrations by the author and the book is proving to be a big hit with five to nine year olds where Andréa has spoken to over 3,500 children at schools both here in the Costa and also in the UK. ‘A Parcel of Pigs’ will make a great Christmas gift as the book will be personally signed by the author on the day, so if you’re looking for something a little different Andréa will be at Bookworld between noon and 3pm on Saturday December 2. ‘A Parcel of Pigs’ is priced at €12.95 and as well as being available at Bookworld, C/ Ramón Areces, 15 Puerto Banús 29660 it is also available on Amazon and in e-book form.
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For the best of both worlds at Taj Grill NOW open in Torremolinos, the Taj Grill offers its customers the best of both worlds, Indian food alongside Mexican treats! With more than 10 years’ experience in the catering sector, the Taj Grill’s owners proudly serve up curry, the best of Tex Mex and steaks, as well as pizzas. And with cocktails and live sports on offer too, there really is something for everyone. Open from 1pm to midnight every day, this busy restaurant is loved by its customers, with five star reviews on TripAdvisor and great feedback on its Facebook page. And if you don’t feel like making the trip out, why not pick up a takeaway? Get 10 per cent off when you have your food to go, while there are also discounts available for large bookings. The owners say, “now open in Torremolinos! For the first time you can enjoy two completely differ-
TAJ GRILL: Something for everyone. ent cuisines in one place. If you are a lover of Indian cuisine or Mexican, this is the place for you.” They add, “eating out does not have to be an expensive experience with many dishes available in our Taj Grill restaurant… we have done all the hard work for you by
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SOCIAL SCENE MY recent comments on Tempranillo led to requests from readers for additional information which I am happy to provide. It is useful when buying Tempranillo to understand the four legal ageing terms listed on most Spanish wine bottles as they affect quality and by Lorenzo flavour. Barbareschi • Vin J o v e n : rarely aged in oak, they are released young, intended for immediate consumption, and are not very common outside Spain. • Crianza: reds aged for two years with six months in oak, traditionally American which is stronger than other types (ie French). • Reserva: reds aged three years, with one year in oak, resulting in a higher quality with richer, round flavours. • Gran Reserva: exceptional vintage wines, aged a minimum of five years with 18 months of oak ageing.
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AGEING TERMS: Affect quality and flavour. Depending on the region, Tempranillo is known under various names: Tinta del País in Ribera del Duero, Tinta de Toro in Toro, Ull de Llebre in Catalonia, Cencibel in Valdepenas where it is the predominant red grape and Tinto Fino in other regions. Tempranillo is most commonly blended with Garnacha, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon; is the major component of the typical Ri-
oja blends and constitutes 90-100 per cent of Ribera del Duero wines. Reasonably-priced labels of Tempranillo ‘vin Joven’ include Rioja 2016 Pagos del Rey by Castillo de Albai; Crin Rioja; and Senorio de Los Llanos by Garcia de Carrion. Recommended to serve at 15ºC, this can be achieved by putting the open bottle into the fridge 15 minutes before pouring. Happy tasting.
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Stamp, coin and paper exhibition in Torremolinos IF you enjoy collecting, particularly coins, stamps and paper, then the fourth European Collecting Convention takes place in Torremolinos this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Collectors and dealers from across Europe will descend on the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones to buy, sell and view invited collections which are estimated at being worth more than €1 million. Admission is free and the event is organised by the na-
COLLECTORS: Can visit the exhibition for free. tional trade society with the support of the State Stamp
and Coin Agency as well as the Spanish Federation of
Philatelic Societies. There will be a number of presentations reviewing publications connected with the Civil War and speakers will explain aspects of the war as well as collectables from the time. All who visit will be able to purchase a special limited edition collector card and also a selection of special Spanish self-adhesive stamps. Open 11am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 11am to 2pm on Sunday.
Niño de Elche all set to perform in Malaga FRANCISCO CONTRERAS, also known as the ‘Niño de Elche,’ is set to play at La Cochera Cabaret. The performance will take place on Saturday as part of the #MomentosAlhambra programme. Nino de Elche has just finished his tour with the band, Exquirla, and has
also recorded a new album together with producer Raul Fernanedez Refree. Advance tickets will cost €12 plus management fees or cost €15 at the box office. NIÑO DE ELCHE: Has just finished touring.
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All the fun of the fair THE long-established Gaucin Fair is well-known as a fun day out and it is hoped that the new road from Sabanillas to the village will encourage new visitors to take a trip up there. This year’s Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3 from 10am to 5pm in the village convent. The fair has an excellent reputation for its quality arts and craft stalls, with over 40 stands booked this year selling jewellery, handmade soaps and toiletries, ceramics, Christmas cards, gifts and decorations and PAD Gaucin. So for a one-stop Christmas shop this is the place to visit. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day, with a bar serving soft drinks and mulled wine. Lunch is from 1pm and live music will be provided from Marcus Myers and duo Matt and Laurence. No dogs are allowed in the convent and there is easy parking nearby.
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Bazaar time in Calahonda CLUB NARANJA in Calahonda, Mijas Costa, will be holding its traditional Christmas bazaar on Saturday. Doors will open at noon. There will be various stalls with home baked goods, clothing, jewellery, books, fancy goods and bric-a-brac, amongst many other stalls. Father Christmas will be making an early appearance for the children. Hot food, sandwiches and drinks will be available. The Christmas Bazaar at Club Naranja has been an annual event for the last 20 years and there is something of interest for everybody and of all ages. It’s an event that should not be missed. Club La Naranja is located on Calle Malaga, just off Ave. España in Calahonda. Tel: 952 934 378
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Something for everyone.
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Artist donates 23 works of art
VILLA TIBERIO: The ladies who helped to organise the evening.
Charities benefit from Gala event THE recent fundraising gala at Villa Tiberio r a i se d a t o t a l o f € 3 2 , 3 6 0 which is being allocated to the Red Cross and the Cudeca Hospice. One hundred and thirty guests enjoyed the special hospitality at the popular Marbella restaurant which was made a v a i l a b l e b y o w n e r S a n d ro Morelli who has been running charity nights for many years. Cele b r i t y g u e st Ha r ry R ed k n ap p flew out specially to help support his
friend Sandro and Irish businessman Sir Michael Smurfit donated €10,000 to the collection with many significant amounts being donated by other local friends. The entire evening was one of music with a host of local singers and musicians entertaining the guests and all donated their time to assist in raising this significant amount for the two charities. F u n d rais ing w a s a ls o a ide d by a
charity auction and raffle with tickets sold by a team of willing volunteers who persuaded many of the guests to take part. The entire evening was topped by a ma gnific e nt dis pla y of fire w orks w hic h highlighte d the s pe c ta c ula r grounds of the restaurant and a superb evening was had by all of the guests happy that they had not only enjoyed themselves, but had done something positive for those in need.
THE artist Francisco Benzal who was born in Estepona but lives in Paris has donated 23 of his works of art to the town. This was announced by the Estepona councillor for Historical Heritage, José María Guerrero in the company of the artist who said that he wanted to return to his origins with this exhibition and also pay homage to his Estepona roots. The 23 works of art were produced by Francisco from items of flotsam that he collected from the sea over the past two years. The councillor said that the town greatly appreciated this donation and described the work as “an allegory of the sea and the passage of time that reminds us how we deteriorate no matter how hard and resistant we are.” Although he left Estepona
40 years ago, he has regularly returned to visit family there and on each occasion scoured the local sea shore, collecting nets, , plastics, ropes, wood, pieces of anchors and indeed anything that he could use to produce this collection. In this way, the artist hopes to make the viewer aware of the importance of respecting the environment by showing them the objects thrown into the sea. The artist is critical of today’s consumer society and is committed “to reuse or give new uses to objects that we throw away.” Each piece has been given a title related to the sea and fishing and it is appropriate that all of this material which was collected in Estepona should return to the town where it will be on display in the municipal museum located in the bullring.
A new look for an old favourite ESTABLISHED for some time in the popular Puerto Marina in Benalmadena, Gaucho Grill is an ultrastylish steakhouse which has just been completely re-
furbished. I t s e r v e s A rg e n t i n i a n prime meat cuts on wooden boards accompanied by a wide range of house specialities.
If beef is your favourite, then Gaucho Grill will not disappoint as it offers steak from five different parts of the cow, all served with a choice of potatoes and with
a Cajun rub if required. Although steak is important, the restaurant recognises that there is a whole world of d i ff e r e n t customers and therefore offers a wide range of different food. Starters include beef Carpaccio, g r i l l e d A rg e n tinian cheese, spicy prawn in pil pil style, slow roast tomato soup, crispy chicken wings, onion rings and garlic bread. Empanadas come with chimichuri and smoked chilli in chorizo and provoleta; spinach, ricotta and parmesan; spiced beef and onion. Salads include grilled
STYLISH: The new Gaucho Grill. chicken Caesar; smoked b e e f ; c h a rg r i l l e d s a l m o n Nicoise and goat’s cheese. Other main dishes in-
clude: Gaucho’s burger; slow roast BBQ ribs; piri piri chicken; veal escalope; lamb cutlets; monkfish tail; lasagne and ravioli. If you are really hungry there is also a fabulous mixed grill for one or two and all of the food can be accompanied by a range of different drinks including beer, wine and spirits. Mini Gaucho (child r e n ’s m e n u ) g i v e s a choice of pasta or pizza or chicken fingers or steak and chips with ice cream included. Situated on the frontline of Puerto Marina, the bustling tiled terrace is complimented by a comfortable and stylish interior and the newly redecorated Gaucho Grill is open from 11am to 11.30pm on a daily basis.
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All SMILES: Winners of the Best Hotel Award, Puente Romano, with host Dolph Lundgren.
Award winners announced THE winners of the Marbella Awards 2017 have been revealed during a starstudded awards gala at the Puente Romano. The awards, which took place on November 18, were voted for by the public and hosted by Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren. There were over 200 guests in attendance and top acts included Nathaniel ‘Tmar ’ Harding and the five-piece rock/pop band, Jetstream. Among the winners were Olivia’s La
Cala for Best Restaurant, Babilonia for Best Bar, Mirage for Best Nightclub and Puente Romano scooped Best Hotel and Best Spa for Six Senses. The Best Fine Dining Award went to Marbella Club Le Grill for the second year in a row and Nikki Beach held on to their title as Best Beach Club for the third year in a row. Best Fashion went to local designer Caroline Azzi and Best Hair/Beauty went to Bliss, while Panorama scooped Best Estate Agent, M13 Best Gym, Valderra-
ma Best Golf Course and Best Art Gallery went to Timeless. The awards, organised by Marbella Rocks Magazine, consisted of 15 categories with a Winner and Highly Commended in each category. Voting for the awards opened in March 2017 via a secure voting channel on www.rocksmag.com, where the public, who voted in their tens of thousands, were able to select the best of the best in 15 categories with seven shortlisted in each category.
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Thursday Nov 23 Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11.00-13.00 at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches. They are located above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. They look forward to seeing you. Lifeline 652 537 615. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Los Jueves al Casco: Every week from 8am-12 noon enjoy special discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town. Rio Verde Villa Romana Ruins: free guided tour from11am to 1pm. Calle del Mar, Marbella. Rotary Club: meets every week at 2pm during lunch at Cortijo de Ramiro, Calle 11, Urb Guadalmina Baja, San Pedro de Alcantara. Please contact lizzie@mar riageweddingservices.com to book a place. San Pedro street market: Every week from 9am-2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 10.30am at the Estadio Santa Maria in Elviria. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling. Visit
Mushroom Gathering Weekend, Cortes de la Frontera, November 24 to 26 THIS is the event of the autumn for fungi aficionados. Locals and tourists alike flock to the woodland surrounding the village of Cortes de la Frontera, about 40 kilometres from Ronda, for a morning of mushroom harvesting. The afternoon is then spent cooking and tasting the delicacies. Mushrooms common to w w w. w a l k i n g f o o t b a l l spain.com for details.
Friday Nov 24 Age Concern meet every Friday from 11.30-13.00 at Bar Conrisa in the centre of La Cala de Mijas. We are located behind Supersol and there is plenty of free parking. Lifeline 652 537 615. Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Hojar del Jubilado in Los Boliches, Fuengirola For more information contact 635 407 255. Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: From 11am-1pm, free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula. Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara. Royal British Legion: Benejarafe branch meets every Friday from 12.302.30pm at Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional 340A Km 263.7. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. University of the Third Age Costa del Sol: play Mah Jong every week from 10am-1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact +34 633 552 238 or visit w w w. u 3 a f u e n g i r o l a costadelsol.com.
the region include the yellow field cap, the porcino, and the black chanterelle. There will be guides on hand to warn you which ones are poisonous and which are good to eat. There will also be a variety of mushroom-related activities on offer in the town that weekend, such
FUNGI FUN: A sample of mushrooms collected in Cortes de la Frontera. as mushroom displays, photography exhibitions and classification workshops. The guided walks and
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Flamenco show: free every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Organic market: Every week from 10am-1pm at Guadalhorce - Las Chapas. Puerto Banus street market: Every week from 9am2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia. Triple A: Every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbella. For more information contact 952 771 586. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org.
Royal Air Forces Association introduces a Coffee Morning social: every first Monday of the month. 12pm Restaurante Venta los Morenos, Alhaurin el Grande. Royal Air Forces Association also pleased to invite you to afternoon social third Monday of the month at 2pm. Bar El Jardin, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena. Quiz with prize and raffle with all proceeds going to the association to help with welfare work. Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at La Iglesia Bar in Benalmadena. For more information contact 635 407 255. RAF Association Costa del Sol: social meeting, first Monday of the month, at 12pm in Restaurante Los Morenos, Alhaurin el Grande. For more information contact secretary@rafa costadelsol.co.uk American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. Visit www.walkingfootball spain.com for details. ‘Are you affected by someone’s drinking?’ Al-anon Family Groups hold a meet-
Sunday November 26 Benahavis second-hand market: Every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road. University of the Third Age: Every week coffee morning from 11.30am to 1pm at the Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact : 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com. Sunday market La Trocha Coin. Every Week. Over 200 stalls. All welcome. For more information call 618 826 852.
activities will take place across the weekend, and participants will also have the opportunity to sample many regional dishes. ing at 8.30pm in the Divina Pastora church rooms (Calle Juan Breva 2), Marbella. Confidential helpline: 602 553 470.
Tuesday Nov 28 Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church in Calahonda. For more information contact 635 407 255. Arroyo Social and Welfare Club meets every Tuesday at Agata Apartments, Arroyo de la Miel 11.30am for 12 noon start. For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042. Costa Women Business Group: meets every second Tuesday at 09.30 until 1130 for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058. Fuengirola Ukulele Singalong Group: meets every Tuesday 8pm at Cabaret Club in Fuengirola (next to Bioparc Zoo). Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. The Good Companions Club meets every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches 12-1.30 pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730. The Good Vibrations: singing sessions every week from 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme de Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. Cost €10 per session or €8 per session for a block of six
sessions. For more information find Your Voice Vocal Studio on Facebook. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the five-aside pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara. Visit www.walking footballspain.com for details.
Wednesday Nov 29 The Royal British Legion: Torremolinos Branch meets every Wednesday in Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera Torremolinos (opp railway station) from 12.30pm. Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. For more information contact 635 407 255. Flamenco show: free every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in La Cala. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Malaga Picasso Museum: guided tours in English every Wednesday at 11.30am. Entry €8, children under 18 go free. Parent and baby coffee mornings: every week from 11am-1pm at Mundo Mania, Cancelada. Entry €5 and includes coffee and two hours of play in the baby and toddler play frame. TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week from 79.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches. Contact 654 891 790. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org.
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Autumn leaves are falling down A perfect time to remake your garden GRAEME TYRRELL THE onset of the colder weather brings a lot of changes to the garden. It is much easier to work in the glorious autumn sun to clean up the garden by pruning the summer flowering shrubs and preparing the soil for winter herbs, flowering annuals, new shrubs and trees. It is the perfect time to plant new additions to the garden and start off new plants in pots so they can be well established before the next summer’s heat. If you are plagued by autumn leaves falling, it is useful to know that you can take advantage of this natural annual event to improve your garden with richer soil from the autumn leaves which are a free source of organic material. The simplest way to manage autumn leaves is to rake or blow them into natural soil garden beds to act as a mulch. It can look attractive and breaks down quickly over winter to add humus and other nutrients to the soil. I also gather the leaves to surround newly planted trees and shrubs to provide insula-
AUTUMN LEAVES: Don’t waste them. tion from the cold in winter while they are getting established. It works well even though it has usually broken down by the next summer and I have to use additional mulch for summer water conservation and heat insulation of the roots. If you have stone mulches on your garden beds this method of mulching does not work as the stone mulches are better left without buildup of organic material
as it will encourage weeds. Instead you can make a simple pen in a corner of the garden to pile the collected leaves and allow them to break down naturally over winter or add them to your compost as fresh layers with additional organic material between each collection of the leaves over autumn. The composted material can be added where it is needed later. If you are preparing new
garden beds that require cultivation, the leaves can be added to the soil and dug in. Leaves decompose very rapidly in the soil so they will improve the texture and organic content quickly to make the soil better for establishing new plants. The leaves help to keep the soil aerated, with better drainage over winter and gives the soil greater water holding capacity in summer after they have broken down into humus. So for the gardener, the autumn leaves are a blessing in the annual cycles of the seasons to prepare for the changes to come. Gathering the autumn leaves up from the terraces and paths, to add to the soil and protect the plants, makes them an asset rather than a burden. I love to see the fresh autumn leaves as they fall and decorate the ground so I usually only collect them weekly. The warm autumn sun on the coloured leaves in the brisk autumn breezes, provides a different aspect of the garden from other seasons that can be enjoyed and worked with to improve the quality of the garden year round.
Growing in pots IF you have limited space in your garden or want to protect some of your plants when temperatures drop, it’s worth investing in some stylish pots. Potted plants really brighten up a space and allow you to have a garden that blooms all year round. You can use them to grow anything from climbing and flowering plants to vegetables and herbs. They also allow you to have a portable garden, as they allow you to bring plants which are susceptible to frost inside during colder months. Generally speaking, the bigger the plant, the bigger the pot but you need to make sure that it drains well and won’t overheat your plant. You can also get cre-
ative, by using anything from old teapots and welly boots to wooden barrels. Also make sure you keep in mind what the downfalls might be of using pots made from certain containers. Although ceramic pots drain well, they also dry out quickly, especially under the hot sun, and require constant watering. The soil you use in pots is also very important. You should avoid using soil from your garden as it is often too heavy and could contain diseases or insect pests. However, because specialised potting soil tends to be lighter, you will also need to check your plant’s moisture levels more often and make sure they are receiving enough nutrients.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY: To open the festive season.
Celebrating Xmas at the Agrojardin AGROJARDIN GARDEN CENTRE, a benchmark for the gardening and landscaping sector of the Costa del Sol, celebrated another year and another Christmas season with its traditional party with its most loyal customers. The event designed by Agrojardín to thank the loyalty of its customers, has become a hallmark of the Garden Centre and one of the most anticipated appointments due to its careful staging. This artistic project was one of the protagonists of an evening that had the collaboration of leading firms such as Aromas de Medina, Oil Múdejar, Jamón Popi, Vino Botaní, Caviar Black River, Delicias de la Huerta, Prosecco Astoria. The restaurant El Invernadero, designed a special cocktail for the event and was accompanied by the traditional castañero, fruit portions in brandy and mulled wine. The extravaganza also marked the Christmas season opening in Agrojardin. Visits to its facilities have become a tradition, where customers enjoy a unique decoration where each space is dressed to perfection recreating the trends that are leading the season in interior design and exterior decoration.
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First-time blunders IF you are thinking about getting a dog for the first time or have just taken the plunge and welcomed a new four-legged friend into your life, you should be aware of a few mistakes that are common among first-time owners. As it is likely your dog will spend a significant amount of time at the vets or dog groomers, start handling your new dog as soon as you get it. Make sure you brush your dog’s teeth from the first day. It’s also important to measure how much food you give your dog, especially one that is growing, as if they fill out too fast this could lead to problems.
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to take on a large dog, as many take on a dog far too powerful for them, which becomes unmanageable. Obviously if you live in an apartment then you should have a small dog. Dog’s lives revolve around odour; I always recommend bathing a rescue pet as soon as possible. By doing this you wash away the old identity and allow the dog to get his new identity. Most dogs will roll in the ground to get their new identity. Take your new pet for a walk around the area of your street near your home as soon as you are able. This allows your pet to learn the new smells of the area. Ensure that all doors, gates etc. to the home are secure and that you have a microchip and a tab on the collar with your telephone number. Emotionally you will feel very sorry for the little fellow and often new owners can overdo the attention. Best not to smother the dog and keep in mind that now is the time to set the rules of your home.
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DENTAL
AUTHORISED & Qualified Electrician. All types of electrics. 20years Experience & Reliable. Call 669 009 821 (253236)
DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831.
DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 REPAIRS to Washing MachinesDish Washers-Ovens-Fridges. Call Garry Goodman +34 673 344 212. English Service Technician. 35 years experience.
ELECTRICIAN
BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (256694)
RAINBOW PINTURAS. English professional, reliable painting & decorating company. Furniture spraying. Building service available. Free quotations. Daniel 628 066 308 www.rain bowpinturas.com (257640)
COMPUTERS PC DOCTOR Computer Sales & Repairs in any Language. 24HR IT Support. 20 Years on the Coast. We come to wherever YOU are – Home or Business. 952 591 071 (257900)
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DECORATORS
CLEANING SERVICES No Job too small or big. Adrian 640 350 479 (251097) STARLIGHT CLEANING SERVICES. All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 682 636 451 www.starlightspain.com (246585)
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ENGLISH ELECTRICIAN Fully qualified, reliable, domestic/commercial work undertaken. 602 494 347 (246639)
FUNERALS
FINANCIAL SERVICES MORTGAGES short term. Bridging finance. No proof of income. 48 hours. 617 333 777 (259244)
PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (259525) TOP-JARDIN. No tree too tall, palm & tree pruning - removal - pests bio treatments. Town hall licence process advice. Timber logs. Mulch. Urban veggie gardens. Visit us www.top-jardin.com or call Andres mob 686 948 552 / 602 130 250. (256531) GARDEN & POOL MAINTENANCE – from €120 per month products included, from Benalmadena to Marbella. www.zonasverdes.es RICARDO 637 160 129. (257682)
GOLF LAS BRISAS Golf share. For Sale or Swap for anything valuable. Offers. Buy now, pay later. George 617 333 777. (259244)
HEALTH & BEAUTY
ADDICTION THERAPY ADDICTION THERAPIST: Alcohol-Drugs. British Qualified with Personal Experience. Charlie. 634 989 480. (249603) STOP SMOKING NOW!! 90% SUCCESS WITH BIORESONANCE THERAPY 652 430 383 www.stopsmokinginspain.com (234170)
BEAUTY TREATMENTS
F&P-IRRIGATION: professional new sprinkler systems and repairs, 30 years’ experience. 14 days free trial, fixed price. Six Solid Rock Guarantees. Free quotation. 952 931 558 (258951)
DENTISTS
BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086. (257685)
NHS REGISTERED DENTIST in Fuengirola. Specializing in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! drvisky@hotmail.com - 689 887 019 (252405)
MASSAGE SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (259547) MASSAGE Therapeutic, Antistress, Muscular, Relaxing, Sport. Unisex. Home service +€10. Call Susana 622 231 133 (257635)
FURNITURE
FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575 (260530)
GLASS CURTAINS supplied & fitted. Top Quality. German System. 20 years experience. Honest advice FREE quotation. Call Adrian 642 632 656 (257888)
IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. New Installations and problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing and maintenance. 676 747 521 (251403)
GATES
ALHAURIN FURNITURE Emporium. Buyers and sellers of quality furniture. We buy from a small item to full clearances. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (253107)
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CSW ELECTRICAL & MAINTENANCE for all your Electrical & Maintenance needs. No Job too Small. Call Craig for a FREE QUOTE on 604 106 414 (260501) MARBELLA BASED ELECTRICIAN Call Richard on 687 352358 or email richi@eu rope.com All installations & maintenance. Surge Protection, Garden Lights, Upgrades, Boletins. (260565)
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ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (247907)
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE, 17 years´ experience. 1 hour €40, 1.5 hours €55, Elviria. Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service +€15 (260961)
HOT TUBS / SPAS GLASS CURTAINS
THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107) www.euroweeklynews.com
GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (253220)
HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (253091) www.euroweeklynews.com
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HOUSE CLEARANCES THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107) FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575 (260530)
LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsurance.biz f or a quotation (257690)
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INTERNET CASH PAID for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (260047)
LEGAL SERVICES NON-RESIDENTS Annual Tax returns – trustworthy tax consultant, affordable prices. More Info www.felhauscon sulting.eu (257864)
WE CLEAR HOUSES, GARAGES, STORAGE, UNITS, BARS. Brian.d.hughes@hot mail.com 656 187 140
INSURANCE MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)
INSURANCE
LOANS GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 951 386 161 or email mark.w@euroweek lynews.com for more details
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LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jeweler, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewelers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 LOANS: personal, business, start-up, debts, embargos, bad credit, taxes, divorce. Fast, secure, simple, safe 617 333 777 (251417)
24/7 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITH/SAFE ENGINEERS. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, CALL DAREN OR BOB 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM (252570)
MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken for the Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.00-2.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877
MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. Rascal vantage X, Rascal Veo X, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride Go Go, Neo 4 and 8, Mercury Prism, Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Rascal 329, Rascal 125 Wheelchair, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair, plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Brand New Pride Go Go Mobility Scooters All models just arrived huge savings on retails prices. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. www.mobilityscoot ersdirectspain.com email info@mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com Tel 609 581 139 (250351) SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (257631) www.Mobility-Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance. Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954. (257633)
MORTGAGES FLUENT FINANCE Abroad. Are you looking to release equity in your home here in Spain? Need to pay IBI, Community Fees, Taxes, but don’t have the cash available now to do this. Do you want to sell your property for what it is worth but don’t have the ability/time frame due to cash constraints? Do you want an alternative to the Banks who are costly and slow? Call us now on +34 691 179 445 +34 952 961 952 or email ronald@flu entfinanceabroad.com Come and visit us in our San Pedro office (260012)
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MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO NICK NO1 SPECIALIST FOR MOSQUITO SCREENS for all types of windows and doors. PRICE PROMISE/NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE!!! All types of screens: sliding, pull-down, pleated, fixed and ARCHED available in all colours including wood grain. Call Nick at 647 072 861, www.mosquitonick.ws (252065) (T1) ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (253200)
MOTORING
CAR SERVICES GT AUTOS MIJAS – ITVs, Servicing and Repairs. Diagnostics, Engines, ABS, Airbags, Aircon. 952 462 852 – 622 252 570 (258953)
FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars. com (259863) BILL BRADY’S FANTASTIC SUMMER OFFERS, BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or bill bradycars.com (259863) KIA SPORTAGE (Diesel) 1.7 CRDI. 2013 One private owner bought and serviced by KIA. Only 57’000 Klm (39’000 Mls) looks great in metallic gold a very well looked after jeep and priced to sell at only 14’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (259863)
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE HONDA Civic (Diesel) 1.6 IDTEC. 2015 (Face lift model) 5 Door one private bought and serviced by Honda with 3 year warranty and low kilometres metallic sport blue a very scarce car with the Honda extras and safety features and its only 14’995€ . 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars. com. (259863) PRICE SLASHED CITROEN Berlingo Combi XTR. Plus 1.6 HDI.190 2012 New ITV (MOT) and service roof rack, privy glass, cruise control, climate control and lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS 10’995 NOW 9’995€. 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 or billbradycars.com (259863) AUTOMATIC DAEWOO Tacuma 2.0 Ltr. Inj. 2003/4 Two private owners, service history, 120’000 klm (75’000 Mls). Just serviced and new ITV (MOT) Climate control, full electric pack, CD, alloy wheels, it’s a great work horse MPV for only 2’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) AUTOMATIC 4X4 NISSAN JUKE DIG-T 190 CV 2015 (Special order) 36’000 klm (22’000 mls) bought and serviced by Nissan. Cost 28’000 €, new to many extras to list see web page massive saving only 17’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221 or billbradycars. com (259863) AUTOMATIC / DIESEL ESTATE MERCEDES C-220 two private owners and always well serviced, low kilometres, parking sensors, alloy wheels, metallic silver, a must see for only 8’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbradycars.com (259863) CONVERTIBLE AUDI A-3 2011 1.6 TDI. One private owner only 36’000 Klm (22’000 Mls) service history, new ITV. (MOT) immaculate condition polar white, black soft top 5 speed, wind breaker, alloy wheels and lots more and its only 14’995€. 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE PEUGEOT 207 CC. 2011 from private owner, only 28’000 Klm. (17’000 Mls.) Looks and drives like new, has to be seen. 9’995€ 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863)
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AUTOMATIC/Diesel Mercedes C-180 CDI. 2013 Avantgarde from private owner, service by Mercedes only 62’000 Klm (39’000 Mls). White with double black sunroof, satnavigation and lots of other extras massive saving at only 18’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbradycars. com (259863) AUTOMATIC Jaguar X type 2003 2.0 Ijn. only 110’000 Klm (69’000 Mls). New ITV (MOT) + service, Metallic gold cream velour always garaged and looked after a lot of car for only 4’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbradycars. com (259863) 2006 PEUGEOT PARTNER Multispace in excellent condition throughout. One piece back door 1.9 diesel, air con, electric windows, only €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) KANGOO COMBI ESTATE 5DR, Diesel, 2005, Gib Reg £1,650 691 973 131 Estepona (260558) 2004 MITSHUBISHI SHOGUN 3.2 di-d diesel, automatic righ hand drive, English plates, MOT April + taxed. 7 seater, excellent condition, all extras, in tow bar €3,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) FIAT BARCHETTA – 2000, Yellow, Black Hood & interior, Alloys, Windstop, Spanish Reg, 153,000kms, New ITV. This a quirky little 1.8Litre, 130cv. Sports cars are already recognised as a low priced entry level classic. Fast & Economical, Fun Drive, VGC, price includes transfer BARGAIN €2,850 – Christine 681 609675 – Alhaurin (257135) RENAULT Master Van, 2.4D, 2006, 170,000km, Spanish plates, MWB, SHR, VGC, 5250€. Tlf 603 464 582 (259511) CITROEN XSARA Picasso, 1.6 Hdi, diesel, excellent condition, 100,000km. Right hand drive on Spanish plates, air con, alloy sets, new ITV, great car. €3,450. Tel: 695 559 939 (252347) VW POLO Advance 1.2TDI 75CV 2012 94,000km. FSH, 7,500 Euros Immaculate condition. Transfer included 607 576 765 (257028) MINI COOPER STRIKING SKY BLUE WITH WHITE ROOF, MIRRORS AND STRIPES, 2005, still got it always will have, ONLY 5,500 EUROS see photo web page. www.robert soncars-spain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785
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2003 TRANSIT 6 SEATER Double drop side pick-up. Left hand drive. Spanish plate 12ft body, new clutch and service, in a very good condition €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)
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CHATINET MIRCO CAR (like Axaim) Lombardi, Diesel, Automatic, Moto Licence, needs Battery. €650. 691 973 131 Estepona (260558)
2007 MERCEDES CLS 320 Diesel, right hand drive on Spanish plates, black with cream leather, excellent condition, new ITV €9,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) BMW X3 2.0 XDRIVE 184CV, 2013 NAVY BLUE, 53.000 KMS, ONE OWNER, LIKE NEW, 23.950€, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 (258994) MERCEDES B180 CDI, 2012 STEEL GRAY METALLIC, 98.300 KMS, ONE OWNER, PERFECT CONDITION, 15.950€, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 (258994) BMW 520D EFFICIENTDYNAMICS, 2013 CHAMPAGNE QUARTZ, 99.500 KMS, SPORT EDITION, ONE OWNER, 21.950€, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 (258994) 2004 RENAULT KANGO MULTISPACE 1.5 DCI, new ITV and tyres twin side doors, in excellent condition throughout, air con €2,495. (252347) OPEL TIGRA CABRIO 1.4 90cv, 2005 SHINY RED, 29.000KMS, ONE OWNER, BRAND NEW, 5.450€, info@carmotion.es, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 (258994) 2005 HYUNDAI 100 MULTISPACE 6 seater diesel 2.5 only 120 KLM, new Itv, 2 new tyres and recent clutch, in good all round condition €4,995. (252347) SEAT IBIZA 1.4 STYLANCE, 2007 SHINY RED, 149.500 KMS, 5 DOORS, BEAUTIFUL AND ECONOMIC, 5.350€, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 (258994) OPEL MERIVA 1.7CDTI ENJOY, 2011 BROWN GREY METALLIC, ONLY 82.100 KMS AND ONE OWNER, VERY PRACTICAL, 8.950€, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 (258994) VW PASSAT 2.0TDI AUTOMATIC, 2013 SAHARA GREY METALLIC, FULL EQUIPMENT, ONLY 72.000 KMS AND ONE OWNER, 15.950€, CARMOTION S.L. 952 007 458 2005 NISSAN PRIMERA new model, 2.2 diesel 6 speed, in excellent condition throughout alloy air con, Sat Nav Spanish car €2,995. LEXUS RX450H Luxury. 2012. 4 x 4 HYBRID. Pearl white metallic with grey leather trim. All extras including sunroof, Sat Nav & much more. Perfect condition, one owner and only 49,000 km. Full history. LHD Spanish plates. Bereavement forces sale of much loved car. €32,900 Ian Giles Tel: 620 180 682.
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BMW 320iD Touring M-Sport. 2005. 6-speed manual. Grey with light grey leather trim. Every extra possible including M-Sport package. Sat Nav. Sunroof. Xenons. 18” Alloys, CD, Cruise. MFSW, Auto lights & wipers etc etc. Spanish plates, LHD. 225,000 Km (Only 135,000 miles) nothing for a modern diesel! First class condition. €6,900. Ian Giles Tel: 620 180 682. ONLY 24,000 KILOMETERS, DIESEL SKODA FABIA 2012 1.6 Elegance, 5 door, Black and white very chic, FABULOUS FABIA 8,995 EUROS see photo www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. PRIVATE SALE. RENAULT ESPACE, seven seater diesel 2.2 DCI, 2006 Spanish Plates, FSH, Half Leather Interior, Parrot Hands Free Kit, Climate Control and Lots More. Great Buy at ONLY 3,995€ phone 684 073 751 (260550) DIESEL RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2007 model 1.9 dci, one pilot owner, 5 door, champagne colour, ITV valid till oct.2018 cheers only 4,995 euros www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173/ 608 658 785. 2004 CITROEN C5 2.0 DIESEL automatic new ITV in very good condition throughout, lots of extras including alloys climate control €2,995. (252347) ONLY 39,000 KILOMETERS FORD FOCUS 1.6 Trend 2010, 5 door, manual, one owner, fitted tow bar, Silver, Family hatchback. AFFORDABLE FORD 7,995 EUROS. SEE PHOTO. www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 2003 RANGE ROVER rouge Diesel in silver with cream new tyres and gear box just done. Spanish car in a very good condition only €7,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) ONLY 34,000 KILOMETERS DIESEL SEAT ALTEA 1.8TSI. 2009,5 door, one owner, always garaged, truly immaculate must be seen 7,995 euros www.robertsoncars-spain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (257037)
INSURANCE WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)
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MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (252663) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP family run business since 2000 in Mijas Costa Fuengirola. Servicing Repairs, ITVS, Full Engine Rebuilds, Body Work Repairs, Recovery Service, Paperwork Transfers. Checks on all cars & 4x4. CALL TODAY 605 407 369 / 951 104 805 (252574)
YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764)
REPAIRS ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job too Small. 952 667 074 (257857)
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WANTED
CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/ UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (253107) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 WANTED all cars, vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073 WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models…from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 (257684) WANTED Aston Martin DB5 DB6 or earlier model DBS, 1969 untill 1972 or body part – engines. Call Rene 0031 62222 4422 (247133) RIGHT HAND DRIVE Car or Van Wanted. Telephone 672 709 674 (257026)
KARAOKE “Everything you need” for Bars, Hotels or Home. Songs in ALL languages. Software, hardware & latest song updates. Karaoke on your laptop or ipad. 664 540 154 LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK from solo Spanish Guitar to Dance band, performing for exclusive private events from Gibraltar to Nerja. Call 00 350 540 367 29 or e-mail davechristianclark@gmail.com for details. Over 30 years’ professional experience. (258932)
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FOR RENT FOR RENT 12 Metre Berth Puerto Banus Contact: briant davies@aol.com - 0044 7768 028400 (257885)
COURSES INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 636 444 929
PEST CONTROL
COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940
CHARITIES ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www. sepeonline.net (93321) AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs
have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH- Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 9-11am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team - why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, ( A404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org or info@horserescuespain.org or archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel:Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)
DOG WALKING SERVICES DOG WALKER from Elviria to Fuengirola. €8 per hour. English: 670 910 904 Spanish: 664 546 052
KENNELS
CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (246764)
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PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (248877) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (257625)
PET TRANSPORT
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BUSINESS cards, flyers, posters, magazines, design, canvas, exhibition equipment, signage, vehicle branding Eyeprint: 951 310 395 www.eyeprint.es (248903) CREATIVE MARBELLA Your friendly local printers. Luxury Printing, Copying, Binding, Branded Merchandise and Clothing, Menus, Bespoke Gifts, Wedding Accessories. Located in Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana 27 - 952 810 831 - www.creativemarbella.es or follow us on Facebook (260570)
PROF. SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley.com (256692)
EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eu rodog .es (242538)
MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation etc), Relocation Advice. English, German, Russian. Competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaexpat.com (260044)
CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (251085) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (251085) ATTRACTIVE Ground Floor Apartment in the sought after urbanisation of PUEBLO DON ALBERTO. Close to Pool. Just minutes to the beach & all amenities. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Air-Conditioning. Fully Furnished to a High standard. Maintained & established community. Well located for transport links to Malaga. Con tact goodson.builders@icl oud.com or +44 7850 746 171 (256790) CAMPO MIJAS House – 5 Bed, 4 Bath, Separate studio. Land 1,343m2/House 365m2. Pool, Gym, Seaviews. Excellent location, in cul-de-sac. Reduced to €690,000 – 600 063 918 (257132) FUENGIROLA house fully refurbished as new, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, patio, solarium 65m2, Was €140,000 Reduced to €135,000. 600 063 918 (257132)
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FUENGIROLA CENTER. Very Nice Apartment with 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen & bathroom. Fully Furnished, Quiet building. Only for long term rent. Minimum 6 months. Responsible, retired people only. 500€ per month Tel 670 789 798 / 608 337 300 (257039) ESTEPONA House Share 100€ per week including bills. Double room to rent, fully furnished. Newly refurbished appartment in the centre. Tel: 662 078 729 (258608)
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HANDYMAN & VAN – Small removals clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. Experienced, friendly & reliable. €20 hourly – 609 257 612
MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-euro pean.com (93139)
UK REMOVAL Company has one empty removal van Returning to UK mid to late January Any enquiries contact Andy +44 7930 174 673
MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland /Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.mov ingmatters.eu (256727)
MAN & VAN, 100% reliable, small removals/clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. 20€ per hour. Tel: 622 793 989 (246758)
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HIGH TOP VAN going from Spain to UK and return. Reliable Service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. E-Mail vgcasacolor@gmail.com (260556)
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BIG VAN (removals) always on time. 100% reliable. 25€ PH – 633 277 270 (260539) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. Also House Clearances. 651 081 610 (257683) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (248380)
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ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design
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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight spain.com (246585)
15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 8th December. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (248175)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702)
MAR MANAGEMENT Join our Property Management Services. Holiday Rentals. Commitment and References. www.marmanagement.es 622 580 866 (260943)
USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702)
PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (256679) MARBELLA APARTMENTS & Villa Rentals. Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbel la@gmail.com (257142)
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DRAINAGE CLEARFLOW – Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 300 600 / 952 88 5661. Facebook: DesatorosCle arflow (260057)
FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (241249)
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SIGNS & DESIGNS EYEPRINT – 951 310 395 SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 603 464 582, www.signdsign1.com
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DYNAMIC OFFICE JUNIOR required for Holiday Lettings agency, Benalmadena. Native English /Fluent Spanish. MonFri 12:00 – 17:00. Must be confident, possess excellent people skills and pc literate. Basic salary + contract offered to successful candidate. CV to info@solinternationalspain.com CLOSING DATE 1ST DEC 2017. EXPERIENCED BOOK KEEPER/ADMIN PERSON required for a busy well established real estate/rental agency in Elvira. The position involves bookkeeping, admin, general office duties and help with our rental department. Knowledge of microsoft office a must. Car driver, fluent in English & Spanish, must be able to work on your own initiative. Full contract and good working conditions. Please send CV to danny@exclusive-marbella.com (260549)
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WINDOWS UPVC WINDOWS German profile. Supply & fit. LOWEST prices on coast. Trade and public enquiries welcome. Call Adrian 642 632 656 (257888)
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Clarkson Quote of the Week By Matthew Elliott WOMEN love the Hyundai Ioniq. The hybrid was declared Supreme Winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year awards. The first car to boast three electrified powertrains was selected by an all female cast of 25 motoring journalists. The Supreme Winner is the car that ‘really stands out’ according to Sandy Myhre, who is in charge of the awards process. “The Women’s World Car of the Year award once again proves that the world’s first car offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains in a single body type is a real champion,” said Andreas-Christoph Hofmann of Hyundai Motor Europe. Judges voted on six categories: budget, family car, SUV, luxury, performance, and green. The green category was also won by the Ioniq. The sleek and mobile Hyundai Ioniq could hardly be more different to the car declared World Car of the Year last month. The Jaguar F-Pace SUV won what could be called the ‘men’s awards.’ The Mazda CX-5 won the family car award, the Ford Fiesta was the best bud-
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Mercedes release CLS teaser MERCEDES have released two teaser images of the 2019 CLS ahead of the car’s full reveal at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. The images show the CLS-Class’ front fascia, which seems to take inspiration from the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and has what looks like LED running lights along the hood line. The second image shows part of the interior which has stereotypical Mercedes features, The 2019 CLS is set for its show floor debut next Wednesday.
THE Q2 is Audi’s smallest SUV yet offers cool styling and badge kudos that most rivals cannot match. The Q2 maintains the distinctive Audi look, a sculptured shape hallmarked by a deep front grille and the unmistakable four-circle badge which all combine to present potent kerb appeal. Q2 models start at €23,884 (£21,360) for versions with basic kit, but for features such as connectivity, larger alloy wheels and more sporty looks, you have to move up the range, and most buyers do just that. My test model was the Q2 2.0 litre diesel Quattro S Tronic and laden with options including LED lighting, technology and comfort packs, leather sports seats and much more, boosting the price to €39,113 (£34,990). The 2.0 litre engine offers 148 hp and pushes the car to 100 kph in just 8.1 seconds, with a top speed of 210 kph (131 mph). Fuel consumption is a very respectable 20.8 kpl (58.9 mpg). Good figures, which underpin a car which drives beautifully - smooth, remarkably agile and superbly composed. Its Quattro all-wheel-drive system keep the car well-planted on the corners and despite stiffer sports suspension, still delivers a very comfortable ride. And the S Tronic gearbox is very re-
Audi Q2 sponsive, with quick yet smooth shifts. The interior accommodates four adults with ease, with even six-footers getting enough headroom in the rear. There are plenty of oddment stowage spaces and boot space is 355 litres, boosted to 1,000 litres with the rear seats folded. Standard features on the test model include power windows, remote locking, cli-
Stats panel Model: Audi Q2 Quattro S Tronic Engine: 2.0 litre diesel Transmission: 7-speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kph 8.1 seconds, top speed 210 kph (131 mph) Economy: 20.8 kpl (58.9 mpg) Emissions: 125 g/km
mate control, virtual cockpit (virtual instruments instead of actual dials), sports steering wheel with paddle-shifters and a dashtop screen for sat-nav, infotainment and connectivity. There are plenty of safety features too, including Audi’s Pre Sense safety kit which is standard across the range, with Autonomous Emergency Braking which will put the brakes on if the sensors detect a pedestrian stepping out in front of the car. The SUV sector is jam-packed with worthy contenders, including Mercedes GLA, BMW X1 and Mazda CX-3 but Audi has over the years cultivated an unmatched ultra-cool brand image with immense appeal to discerning drivers, and that helps gives the Q2 a real cutting edge in its class.
Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
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TESLA CEO Elon Musk revealed the new Tesla Roadster at an event last week, a car that he reportedly claimed will be the ‘fastest production car ever.’ The new Tesla Roadster 2.0 was the surprise package at an event where Tesla also unveiled their new truck, the Tesla Semi. Tesla claim that the Class 8 Tesla Semi will be able to go up to 500 miles at maximum weight at highway speed and can recharge the battery enough in 30 minutes to go 400 miles, but it was undoubtedly the new sports car that stole the show at last week’s event. The Roadster 2.0 has a number of eye-watering features, but where it unequivocally stands out from the rest is its speed. Tesla claim that the car will be able to do 0-60mph (100kmph) in a staggering 1.9 seconds and that the car will
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FAST: Tesla claim the new Roadster 2.0 will be able to do 0-60mph in 1.9 seconds. reach 100mph in 4.2 seconds, which is quicker than most sports cars can reach 60mph. The Roadster 2.0 will also post a top speed of 250mph+ and somewhat more interesting-
ly, Musk also claimed that this figure only refers to the prototype and that production models of the car may go even faster. Another of the car’s best feature s is tha t, a c c ording to re -
KEEP ON TRUCKIN’: Tesla also unveiled their new truck, the Tesla Semi. ports, it will be able to travel for approximately 620 miles of motorway on a single charge, meaning that it is approximately 50 per cent more efficient than any other previous Tesla release.
The Roadster 2.0 is set to be available at some point in 2020 and the first 1,000 cars will cost $250,000 each, paid in full up front, with later models priced at $200,000.
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Other managers cry I don’t cry - Jose MANCHESTER UNITED gaffer, Jose Mourinho, who host Brighton in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday, says other managers ‘cry’ when hit by player injuries. “Other managers cry when players are injured - I don’t cry - ” said Mourinho, who has had a plethora of injuries this season. United suffered another injury scare when Phil Jones pulled out of the England squad to face Brazil after a thigh injury sustained in the international friendly against Germany. Mourinho could turn to summer signing, Victor Lindelof to replace Jones, should the defender suffer a recurrence that could keep him on the sidelines this weekend. Liverpool, who host champions Chelsea on Saturday, are in the hunt to sign Barcelona star, Javier Mascherano in the January transfer window. Argentine midfielder, Mascherano, 33, who departed Anfield for the Nou Camp in 2010, sees his
UKSPORTSCENE with Andrew Atkinson contract at Barcelona end in less than two years. Liverpool full back, Nathaniel Clyne will be sidelined for another three months after surgery in the wake of the England international where he picked up a back injury. Dominic Solanke’s England surprise call-up for the international friendly against Brazil could cost Liverpool £10 million: “It came as a surprise, really but anything can happen as a footballer,” said Liverpool striker, Solanke. Solanke, 20, who left Chelsea in a move to Anfield in the summer, will have his value decided by tribunal. LiverJOSE MOURINHO: Doesn’t cry.
pool offered £3m, which was rejected. Liverpool star, Sadio Mane, dogged with a hamstring, is set to head to the 2018 World Cup following Senegal’s first qualification since 2002.
THE first of five Ashes Tests between Australia and England gets underway today in Brisbane with England captain, Joe Root saying: Bring it on! “I’ve heard chat about targeting me, in particular. We’ll be targeting every single one of them. Bring it on,” said Root. Aussie spinner, Nathan Lyon has singled out Root after Australian opener David Warner labelled the series as ‘war’. “There's been a lot of talk - some of it is a load of rubbish - especially from some of the Aussie players. The more you say, the more it can backfire on you,” said Root. Alastair Cook, England’s all-time leading Test run scorer, vice-captain, James Anderson, England’s highest Test wicket-taker and Stuart Broad are among key figures. “The great thing about Ashes cricket is that you have to get in a battle, so I tend to be a better
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Cricket: Ashes Tests Bring it on! Joe rooting for Ashes bowler,” said Broad. England all-rounder, Moeen Ali will be fit for the Ashes after a scare when he suffered a side strain. Fast bowler, Steven Finn, who misses the Ashes after sustaining a torn knee cartilage, is replaced by Tom Curran. Jake Ball is a doubt for the first Test, with strained ankle tendons. Ben Stokes is absent due to an ongoing police investigation after his alleged altercation in Bristol during the one-day series against West Indies in the summer. England haven’t won the opening Test of an Ashes series in Australia since 1986. Australia are 4-5 favourites to win the Ashes, with England 5-2, with odds of 9-2 for a draw.
“It is a great part of the Ashes series, a great part of the rivalry,” said Broad, in his third Test Series. “We’re not going to blast the Australians out. We have to do what we do, adjust our length a bit. If you bowl that slightly fuller length, you get belted,” said Broad. “I’ve done some good work leading into the first Test. I feel like my time is coming,” said Broad. Is the Ashes Tests series a war?: “It’s a game of cricket - not war - one I believe we can win,” said Broad. Ashes Tests: November 23-27, 1st Test, Brisbane; December 2-6, 2nd Test, Adelaide; December 1418, 3rd Test, Perth (Waca); December 26-30, 4th Test, Melbourne; January 4-8, 5th Test, Sydney.
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My parents have always believed in me. I couldn’t ask for better role models Euro Weekly News sports correspondent, Andrew Atkinson talks in-depth in Part two of an Exclusive interview with British born teenage swimming sensation, twice-Junior World Oceanman Female World Champion, Club Natacion Elche star, Zoe Connolly. ZOE CONNOLLY’S quest is to meet Spanish Olympic, world and European champion swimmer, Mireia Belmonte - the first female Olympic champion in the history of Spanish swimming considered to be the greatest Spanish swimmer ever. “The person I would like to meet the most is Mireia Belmonte - she is an excellent swimmer - who swims so many different races and very good at long-distance,” said Zoe. Dedicated teenage ace, Zoe has achieved successes in her fledgling career, that has lead her to becoming the Open Water Junior World Oceanman Female World Champion, in 2016 and 2017: “I am grateful to my parents who pay to stay in hotels,” said Zoe. “Competition swimming costumes are expensive - up to €400 a suit - wetsuits for open water
NERVOUS: Zoe at the start of the 2017 World Half Oceanman. run into hundreds of euros,” said Zoe. “It also costs money for entries into competitions, along with training with the swimming club each month,” said Zoe, whose entrance fees for travesias - sea swims - were over €200 in 2017. “My parents have always supported me - given me everything I needed - to achieve what I have achieved. They have always believed in me and helped me through the hard times,” said Zoe. “No matter what happens they are always there for me - helping me through school - and swimming. I couldn’t ask for better role mod-
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els,” said Zoe. Away from the water, Zoe is busy studying: “I am studying my first year of ‘Bachillerato’ in ‘Almoradi Antonio Sequeros’,” said Zoe. “I intend to continue studying by attending University to study physics and mathematics,” said Zoe, studying to take the entrance exam next November, for either Oxford or Cambridge Universities. Despite her huge success, Zoe has had disappointments: “My biggest disappointment was being one place short of achieving Elite Athlete Status in 2017 in the open water Spanish Cup,” said Zoe. Zoe, who has a coach, for both Fin Swimming and normal swimming, as part of her local swimming club, Club Natacion Elche, says swimming in open waters has its dangers and injury woes. “I have sustained various injuries throughout the years, due to my tendons that did not grow at
the same rate as my bones,” said Zoe. “The biggest danger in sea swimming is the jellyfish. I have been lucky - only been stung a few times and it has never been serious,” said Zoe. Zoe, whose favourite meal is pasta with chicken, listens to music and reads books to relax: “I listen to the top hits, although I do like Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran and Arianna Grande,” said Zoe. “I find swimming quite relaxing - it helps get rid of stress - especially throughout exam weeks. I also find reading quite relaxing too,” said Zoe, who dreams of an exotic holiday. “I would love to visit somewhere exotic Thailand or Tahiti - it would be nice to learn about different cultures,” said Zoe. “But, honestly, I would go anywhere with nice beaches. I love the sea and it would be great to swim and scuba dive, to see all the different wildlife,” said Zoe. “Swimming is amazing, such a big part of my life. It’s good for stress relief and very good
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MADRID rivals Real and Atletico played out the first 0-0 draw between the two sides in La Liga since 2005 at the weekend, leaving both sides 10 points behind Barcelona in the title race.
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By Benjamin Park MALAGA head to Real Madrid’s famous Bernabeu this weekend, looking for back to back wins for the first time this season. Having only picked up one point from their first nine league games, Malaga has been in fine form recently. The Albicelestes grabbed their first win of the season at the end of October, with a 2-1 win over Girona and came from 2-1 down to beat Deportivo 3-2 last time out. After going in front, thanks to an effort from Roberto Rosales, Malaga were pegged back by goals from former Arsenal striker Lucas Perez and Fabian Schar at Las Rosaleda. The home side were soon level thanks to Gonzalo ‘Chory’ Castro and an 85th minute winner from Borja Baston ensured the victory that took the Albicelestes to seven points, four points adrift of 17th placed Eibar. Malaga will be in a positive mood heading to Madrid and will be encouraged by the fact that Real have only picked up four points from their last three
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GOALSCORER: Roberto Rosales opened the scoring for Malaga in their 3-2 victory over Deportivo la Coruña. La Liga games. Last season’s Champions currently sit in third spot after their recent 0-0 draw with rivals Atletico, 10 points adrift of Barcelona, but will be buoyed by their midweek 6-0 thrashing of APOEL in the Champions League. Braces, and a return to form, from Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo, added to goals from Luka Modric and Nacho secured the current Champions League holders’ passage through to the last 16. Kick off 4.15pm.
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Fourth Marbella International Bridge Tournament proves success THE fourth Marbella International Bridge Tournament, sponsored by Linea Directa, proved a huge success after it was held at the Andalucia Plaza recently. Close to 100 pairs from more than 15 nationalities took part in this year’s tournament, with the youngest participant, 12-year-old Marley Cedrone, travelling all the way from the USA with his grandparents. The tournament, which had courtesy sponsors of Euroeconomics, Dim Sum Club, Bistroman, Sushiman, Benahavis Hills Country Club and Unicom, was won by Paul Hackett and partner Bhim Ruia in the A-Line competition, while winners of the B-Line were the pairing of Bermodus Kristinsson and Ingvaldur Gustafsson.
ALL SMILES: A-Line winners Paul Hackett and Bhim Ruia pose with the organisers.
VICTORIOUS: B-Line champions Bermodus Kristinsson and Ingvaldur Gustafsson.
PACKED: A very busy bridge tournament.