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NEWS EXTRA Made in America AMERICAN expatriates in Spain are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day next Wednesday, with red, white and blue-themed barbecues being organised up and down the country. Check out www.asso ciationofamericanclubs.com.
Highgration THE arrival of 532,483 immigrants saw the Spanish population rise by more than 130,000 to exceed 46,650,000 in 2017, according to the National Statistics Institute, with the number of foreign arrivals highest since 2008.
On the merk NEW Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in his first bilateral meeting since taking over from Mariano Rajoy, reportedly discussing the Mediterranean migrant crisis and Cataluña.
By Matt Ford AN Irish getaway driver jailed for 22 years over his role in a gangland hit will serve time in one of Spain’s most notorious prisons. James Quinn, 35, received the sentence after being found guilty of taking part in the murder of 34-year-old drug lord Gary Hutch at a gated community in Miraflores, near Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. And after 22 months in isolation at Alhaurin de la Torre prison he has now been transferred to the infamous Botafuegos lock-up in Algeciras, Cadiz. The facility houses some of the country’s most dangerous prisoners and has been described as ‘dangerously overcrowded,’ with more than 1,800 inmates occupying 1,072 cells and workers’ unions warning of staff shortages. It comes after state prosecutors demanded a 25-year prison term for the killing plus three years for an illegal weapons rap. But judge Ernesto Carlos Manzano ruled in a 15-page document he will instead serve 20 years for the September 2015 execution since he was not the assassin and previously had
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22 years for hit Irishman sent to infamous prison
‘DANGEROUSLY OVERCROWDED’: James Quinn has been sent to Botafuegos prison in Algeciras. a clean record in Spain. The father-of-one was initially accused of donning a balaclava and lying in wait for more than two hours before shooting the victim 15 times during a chase around a swimming pool, including twice in the head at point-blank range. The jury forewoman said that while they were unable to con-
clude Quinn was the shooter, a baseball cap with his DNA on it found in a BMW X3 stolen from Mijas and later found torched near Marbella proved him to be a ‘necessary participant’ in the murder. And the nine-person jury ruled unanimously that he took part in the brutal attack after Jose Barba, prosecuting, offered a last-minute ‘option B’ indictment that he could have acted as a lookout and getaway driver. In his ruling the judge said Quinn must cover the court costs and pay the victim’s relatives €90,000 in compensation, describing the murder as “execrable.” He added: “Other circumstances need to be taken into account in terms of the crime and the man convicted of it such as the fact he had no previous convictions in Spain and he has not been convicted as the direct ma-
terial author of the crime.” Defence lawyer Pedro Apalategui is expected to appeal the sentence after he earlier said: “We completely disagree with the verdict and will definitely be appealing once we know the sentence.” Quinn was arrested in September 2016 when his DNA was found on one of two caps recovered from the burnt out car after undercover detectives snatched a bottle of water he drank from on a high-speed train while he was under surveillance. He had earlier in the trial broken a two-year silence to insist that he was lying hung-over in bed with a prostitute when the assassination took place. The brutal hit on September 24, 2015 triggered a feud between rival crime families that has claimed at least 15 lives in Ireland and Spain.
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Holidaymaker forecast
THE BIG PICTURE Nº 19
VALENCIA’S Tourism Agency has predicted that some 4.1 million foreign tourists will opt to holiday on the Costa Blanca this summer bringing around €3.2 billion in business to the area. The authority’s data shows the number of arrivals will be 4 per cent more than last year and around 66,300 flights scheduled.
Assault data THE Valencia Region has registered the highest amount of child-on-parent violence cases in Spain, according to data from the country’s Juvenile Prosecution Office. There were more than 4,000 cases of children being violent towards their parents across the country with 1,056 or 21.5 per cent of these recording in the region.
Train figures ALMOST 9.57 million people have taken the Renfe train from Alicante City via Villena to Madrid in the first five years of it being in service. More than two million used the service last year with the busiest days recorded tending to be Thursdays and Fridays owing to commutes and weekend travel.
Royal visit SPAIN’S Queen Letizia visited Benidorm to preside over an event to mark the International Day of Deaf-Blind people on Wednesday. The monarch’s wife is set to be there for the closing of an international deaf-blind conference at the city’s Grand Bali Hotel, with the day having being marked in Spain since 2009.
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WATER DISGRACE: Much of the plastic, seen here on the Costa del Sol, washes into the sea before it is cleaned.
The last straw THE state of Spain’s beaches in the wake of the annual Noche de San Juan celebrations has sparked outrage. Green activist group Ecologists In Action spoke out about the ‘environmental neglect’ in a stinging statement, while Greenpeace called the situation a ‘disaster.’ It comes after many local councils reported that more plastic, glass and other rubbish was left behind by revellers than during last year’s party. Taking place on the weekend closest to Midsummer ’s Eve, the event sees hundreds of thousands of
Spaniards head to the beach, building hogueras, or bonfires, and eating dancing and drinking before the traditional midnight dip in the sea. But the hordes tend to leave behind tonnes of rubbish, much of which washes into the water before cleaning crews move in the next day. And after this year’s fiesta, 40 tonnes of waste was removed from sandy strips in Malaga City alone, with 15 tonnes in Marbella, 20 tonnes in Barcelona, 19 tonnes in Valencia, 18 tonnes in Elche and more than 12 tonnes in Palma de Mallorca.
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Tiger move FIVE tigers previously taken in by an animal shelter in Villena from a circus have been moved to a zoo on the Isle of Wight in Britain. Antonella, Natasha, Zoppa, Girona and Mondo arrived in their new home following a trip which took several days and included a ferry voyage across the English Channel.
Ill suspect A FORMER minister and exPresident of the Valencia region currently remanded in custody in connection with a corruption probe has arrived back in prison following a hospital visit. Eduardo Zaplana, who also previously served as mayor of Benidorm, was treated in La Fe hospital for bronchitis before returning to Picassent prison.
Drone rescue
GUARDIA CIVIL officers have used an aerial drone to help find six hikers, five of them elderly, lost in the Sierra de Orxeta. Officers were called out to the mountainous area, near La Villajoyosa, after being informed the walkers were exhausted and suffering from dehydration. The hikers, one aged 40 and the others between 70 and 80, were said to have being affected by high temperatures while walking last Sunday
afternoon. Police used a remote control drone to find the walkers with other emergency services co-ordinated from its findings. A helicopter was despatched which picked up the six hikers and transferred them to the car park of La Villajoyosa’s sports centre. They were met by medical personnel on their arrival. Emergency services said all the hikers were in good health other than their exhaustion and they did not need hospital treatment.
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Flight-mare A BRITISH man’s birthday holiday to Alicante City was quashed leaving him out of pocket after his flight was cancelled and no replacement offered. Paul Davies, 49, from Cardiff, was due to fly with easyJet to the Costa Blanca destination last Sunday from Bristol Airport at 7.45pm with 11 friends. They paid the equivalent of around €3,400 for the trip. The plane was cancelled due
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to a French air traffic control strike as they were about to board it following a two hour delay. Around half of his party were able to get a replacement flight from Gatwick Airport but Davies told British media the rest had to abort the trip. “I am very distressed and upset, there was just no information. It’s really spoiled my birthday celebrations,” he said. Paul added he was unable to rebook due to hotels being full.
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POLL OF THE WEEK Do you think England are going to win the World Cup? LAST WEEK’S POLL: Following the news that a Magaluf hotel installed a glass panel to stop holidaymakers from falling off, should all hotels follow suit?
Yes 69%
FIGHT FOR THE TRUTH: Ines Madrigal today, with her adoptive mother and (inset) Dr Eduardo Vela.
‘Stolen babies’ case AN 85-year-old doctor has become the first person to stand trial in Spain’s decades-old ‘stolen babies’ scandal. Gynaecologist Dr Eduardo Vela appeared in a Madrid court over his alleged involvement in a criminal network which is believed to have seen hundreds of thousands of babies taken from their mothers and sold under the regime of dictator Francisco Franco. He worked at the Spanish capital’s San Ramon clinic and is accused of separating Ines Madrigal, 49, from her birth mother in 1969. She was given to a 46-year-old woman alongside a forged birth certificate, and the doctor faces an 11year jail term for illegal detention, falsifying official documents and certifying a non-existent birth. Madrigal’s adopted parent told her the truth when she turned 18, and the railway employee has since become president of the SOS Stolen Babies Association in Murcia. Vela had tried to block the start of the hearing until the last moment, citing ill health, but his appeal was overturned by a doctor. And when quizzed he replied “I don’t know, I can’t remember,” apparently struggling to hear the questions put to him. He denied handing over the baby and said the
signature on the forged birth certificate was not his despite previously admitting it was. The practice of baby theft began after the Spanish Civil War ended in 1939 and continued until after the former leader’s death in 1975. Children were taken from families considered to be Republican - those who supported the government overthrown by Franco’s Nationalists after a military rebellion - and handed to others supporting the fascists. Single or working class mothers, or women with ‘degenerate’ political views were the typical victims. The trafficking remained largely out of the public eye until two men, Antonio Barroso and Juan Luis Moreno, revealed in 2011 how a priest from Zaragoza sold them to their respective fathers. They formed an association to help victims, who they believes number up to 300,000. Madrigal had earlier said she does not expect the trial to serve up the answers she has spent three decades searching for, but hopes it will trigger the reopening of thousands of closed cases. In 2013 Maria Gomez Valbuena, an 87-year-old nun who worked with Vela at the clinic, died just before she was due to appear in court. The verdict on the Vela trial is expected today (Thursday).
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Beer we go England fans flood Benidorm By Jay Emeny and Matt Ford ENGLAND fans have been hailed even though riot police were called in after they flooded the streets of Benidorm in the wake of the Three Lions’ historic World Cup win. It comes after shocking video footage posted online showed one group surrounding a car and slamming their hands down on its bonnet while chanting “football’s coming home.” One shirtless reveller rolls headfirst onto the vehicle, landing on his back and smashing the windscreen before sprinting into the crowd as onlookers burst into laughter.
But the driver later posted on Facebook to explain that kindhearted bystanders did a whipround just after the incident. Spaniard Ramon Mendiri explained how “two English woman started collecting money” to help pay for the damages, with one man contributing €50. “They later found me again and gave me €135 that they had collected,” he continued. The identity of the man who jumped onto his car remains unconfirmed, but Ramon added: “Evidently not all English people are the same, a thousand thank yous.” In other clips riot police clutching large plastic shields march towards the celebrating
fans, while a line of cars is seen trying to negotiate the throng as they spill into the road. The 6-1 win over Panama was the first time England have scored more than four goals in a single game at a major tournament. It followed England’s first win against Tunisia also triggered an impromptu street party in Benidorm, with one video showing a bouncing group passing a mobility scooter above their heads while chanting and clapping their hands. But social media groups praised the generally fun atmosphere, with “just a few idiots” to blame for the unruly behaviour.
Hero dad saves children A BRITISH holidaymaker saved two young children from drowning after he deemed a bungling Spanish lifeguard “too relaxed” to respond in time. Merseysider Steve Tartt, 32, was enjoying a week in Menorca when a seven-year-old boy and girl, six, got into trouble while playing on a lilo. The dad-of-two said: “I was putting some suncream on, when I saw a little boy and girl struggling in the water. She was trying to help him and she was going under. Their heads were bobbing up and down, I was looking at the lifeguard who saw it all, but did nothing. “I hurdled over the front row of chairs, and dived in. It was 2.4 metres deep and the children
were at the bottom. I carried them up to the surface, I don’t know how I did it, looking back.” Mr Tartt confronted the lifeguard, who was “listening to music,” to ask him “what the hell he was doing” before complaining to travel firm TUI, who run the hotel. He says he has not heard back from the operator but a bottle of sparkling wine was later sent to his room as a thank you. A TUI official said: “We were sorry to hear about this incident and a full review would always be undertaken in rare situations such as this.” It has since emerged that the lifeguard in question has been sacked.
KANE-ING IT: A barechested fan broke a windscreen before sprinting away.
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A SPANISH WAG has gone viral on the internet. It comes after singer and TV presenter Edurne Garcia Almagro, 32, posted a video of herself dancing in a skimpy vest top in support of her country’s World Cup efforts, captioned: “Come on Spain… for everyone!” The blonde beauty, who is a judge on Spain’s Got Talent, is dating Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 27.
Close Call IBIZA WEEKENDER hunk Callum Izzard has allegedly been mugged at knife point while out partying. The 23-year-old reality star was held up as he walked back to his hotel, with the thieves making off with his passport, leaving him trapped on the island. His agent told UK media: “We are aware of an incident in Ibiza and currently assisting our client however cannot comment any further.” HELPING HAND: Edurne Garcia and (inset) a screenshot from her viral video.
Minogue in Vogue SHE recently threw a starstudded party for her 50th birthday. But petite pop singer Kylie Minogue looks younger than ever on the cover of fashion magazine Vogue Spain. The age-defying Australian this week revealed she’s feeling on top of the world after marking the e Spain half-century milestone in an Photo credit Vogu interview on ITV’s Lorraine. She said: “Life’s not a little bit SO LUCKY: Kylie better… it’s great! Minogue at 50.
“I feel different being 50, I’m more content, some things just start to make sense.” She added: “You either accept it or not, and I just choose to accept it with open arms.” She also revealed that US country superstar Dolly Parton sent her a happy birthday video message. “I have no idea what she said because I was screaming and swearing in the other direction!” laughed Kylie, who is rumoured to be dating Paul Solomons, creative director of British magazine GQ.
ROBBED: Callum Izzard.
Jess the ticket!
SHE was recently crowned winner of Singer 2018 China’s version of the X Factor. And British pop star Jessie J, 30, took to the stage at Barcelona’s Festival Jardins de Pedralbes as she returned to perform in Europe in the wake of her triumph. The Price Tag hitmaker slipped into a bright red jumpsuit for the live performance as she reeled off a string of hits. SHE’S the Spanish actress known as the wife of Thor muscleman Chris Hemsworth. But Elsa Pataky, 41, sent social media into overdrive with her sexy voice after starring in a Spanish tourism video and posting a
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She’s a keeper
Six years ago, Jessie was a judge on The Voice UK alongside Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am and her career is set for a new boost after the Singer final was watched by around a billion people. After the win she wrote on social media: “I was the first international artist to ever be asked to compete. An honour alone. “Seeing the boundaries break down and the rules be shifted made LADY IN RED: Jessie J this whole experience incredible.” in Barcelona. Photo credit Facebook
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Els bells clip on Instagram. Fans flocked to write comments, including “Her accent is so sexy!” and “I wish I had that accent!”
SAY IT AGAIN: Elsa Pataky.
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Family nightmare Holiday firm slammed by pregnant mum by Staff Reporter A PREGNANT mum-oftwo forced to cram her family into three single beds at a Benidorm hotel has p a n n e d t h e f a m i l y ’s ‘ a b solutely diabolical’ treatment. Gemma Stocks, 31, burst into tears after they were placed into a miniscule room overlooking a building site on arrival in Spain. She had, last September, booked a four-bed ground floor family room at the Hotel Rio Park through travel firm TUI. But Gemma says the operator failed to advise her that the room would not be available, and she had to visit her local branch in Arnold, Nottingham, four times for them to even acknowledge the problem after she emailed the hotel herself. When they arrived at the holiday town on June 18 they expected to have been placed in a different fourbed suite, but the hotel had been told to split them and place one child with their grandparents, who were also on the trip. The stay-at-home-mum told local media: “I am upset by how we have been treated. “This is the main holiday
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of the year, I can’t sleep in a single bed with a child when I’m 20 weeks pregnant. “If I had known we were not going to get a room together I would not have booked it.” The couple refused to make one of their children, aged four and six, sleep elsewhere, and are instead sleeping together in the small room despite forking out almost €2,000 on their holiday. They confirmed that the issue is with TUI not the hotel. G e m m a ’s p a r t n e r M a r k Jacks, 35, added: “I am absolutely furious about the way they have treated us, it is absolutely diabolical. We were squeezed in a small room. My wife was crying.
Sex beast jailed A MAN named locally as Pedro HS has been jailed for 14 years and three months for repeated sexual abuse of an 11year-old girl in Villena. He was in a relationship with the girl’s mother for four months and the victim was forced to perform oral sex, masturbate and be penetrated by him ‘every two or three days’ throughout that period, according to a court statement. “The episodes took place at the home of the accused, where the child agreed to go and perform the sexual favours that he asked for fear her mother would find out,” the document continued.
He never hit her ‘but used physical force’ to ‘grab her arms or hands and push her on to the sofa,’ and forced her ‘to go to bed and undress’ since she always tried to push him away. The assaults ended when her mother broke up with him, but she only admitted the encounters to a teacher more than two-and-a-half years later, when she was 14. The culprit was reported by his ex-girlfriend shortly after, and in addition to his jail term has been handed a 17-year restraining order and must pay the victim €10,000 in compensation.
“ I t ’s n o t j u s t u s t h a t i s going to have this problem, it’s a really popular room that we booked. “We were supposed to be able to watch the entertainment from a terrace, now we are on the 12th floor overlooking a building site. The bus driver added: “It completely spoiled it. We are just going to have to get on with it.” The hotel assistant manager confirmed that they are trying to solve the problem, but said that the agent should have told the family their original room was not available. A T U I o ff i c i a l s a i d : “We’re sorry to hear about Miss Stocks’ experience and we will be contacting the customer to investigate the matter.”
‘ABSOLUTELY DIABOLICAL’: Gemma Stocks, Mark Jacobs, their children and their room with a view.
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Outrage over release By Joe Gerrard DEMONSTRATORS took to the streets of cities across Spain following a Navarra court’s decision to release five men imprisoned for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Pamplona. Marches were organised in Madrid, Granada, Malaga, Sevilla, Cordoba, Murcia, Cartagena, Cadiz, Almeria, Zaragoza, Valencia and elsewhere on Friday. Protests previously erupted in Pamplona and Barcelona following the ruling, according to reports. The government in Madrid has responded to the outcry over the ruling by saying it would look into changing laws covering sex crimes. The Prime Minister’s official residence of La Moncloa said on Twitter: “The government respects the judge’s decision but it echoes the public outcry and works for the protection of women.” Government officials have said they will also consider
putting on gender training for judges and allowing women claiming to be victims of sex attacks to receive state help in trials. The Navarra court ruled the five men, found guilty earlier this year of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Pamplona, be provisionally released from prison. The group, known as La Manada or The Wolfpack, had to post a €6,000 bond to secure their release. Jose Angel Prenda, Alfonso Cabezuelo, Antonio Manuel Guerrero, Jesus Escudero and Angel Boza will also be required to appear before court on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They are barred from entering the Madrid region where the victim lives. The court said the fact the men lived more than 500 kilometres away from the victim meant their release could be justified. The court added that the social outcry surrounding the
OUTCRY: Rallies were held in cities across Spain last Friday. gang was not a sufficient reason to keep them in prison. Judge Jose Francisco Cobo voted against the move saying the men should be kept in prison to ensure the security, stability and tranquillity of the victim. Three of the men were serving their sentences in Pamplona prison and two were in the military prison of Alcala de Henares in Madrid. A previous ruling acquitting them of rape, but finding them guilty of the lesser offence of sexual assault, triggered ral-
lies across Spain. The court heard during the original trial that the men, part of a Whatsapp group named ‘La Manada’, met the 18year-old during Pamplona’s San Fermin festival in 2016. Prosecutors told the court they led her to the basement of an apartment block in the city where they assaulted her and filmed it on their mobile phones. The woman was later found in the street by passers-by before the attack was reported to police.
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OUR VIEW The die is cast JUST a few days more than two years after the Brexit Referendum vote was announced, the Queen has given royal assent to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act. Tory Brexiteers cheered as Speaker of the House John Bercow announced the decision which also allows for EU law to become UK law and which will allow the government to ‘dump’ any piece of EU legislation that it doesn’t want to keep. If the Referendum split the United Kingdom in mainly geographical sections with much of the South, Northern Ireland and Scotland (plus Gibraltar) wanting to remain in the Union, it also saw a major split within the political parties and also between the Houses of Commons and Lords. More than 100 hours of debate took place in Parliament and the Lords endeavoured to make 15 changes to the legislation but in the end Prime Minister May managed to ensure that her minority government won the day without any significant defections. In the weeks leading up to the final decision to transfer the 12,000 EU laws into British Law there has been much external debate about the financial wisdom of gaining ‘independence’ with both Airbus Industries and BMW indicating that they would be likely to move production outside of the UK if they are not convinced that the agreement with the EU will be beneficial. The border between Northern Ireland and Eire is still a major bone of contention and should Britain make a ‘hard’ exit or indeed be unable to agree terms with the EU, the future for those of us living or in business in Spain must be unsure.
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Is football coming home? AFTER England’s record 6-1 thrashing of Panama, how far can the Three Lions go in the World Cup, and will you watch them more now? Charlie and Theresa, 50 and ‘less than 50,’ on holiday from Northampton “We’re going to win! Southgate has made a real difference. He used to be a footballer and knows how players think. He’s intelligent and has got them playing really positively. “Also, a lot of the players in the squad have been through the England youth teams and so they know each other
well and have that experience. “We have watched most of the games in the tournament, we love it.” Charlie: “I’m in the England Supporters Club so I go to most of their games, especially in England.” Theresa: “I only get excited when the big tournaments come around, apart from that I’m not too bothered.” Charlie: “The passing has been much better this year, and Kieran Trippier has been outstanding, Harry Kane obviously too.” Theresa: “If we beat Belgium we’ll
ROARING THEM ON: Charlie and Theresa.
be top and then anything can happen.” Charlie: “None of the big teams are playing well, apart from France who are the team to beat. We could still lose to Germany in the quarter-finals on penalties though!” Luis and Juan Miguel, 52 and 48, on holiday from Cordoba “England are one of the best teams, yes. They can make the semi-finals, why not? They are better than
Spain! Yes we will watch more England games now, they are scoring lots of goals and playing beautifully, even their penalties are good. Stones at the back looks great and Harry Kane is a world class striker. However, Panama is not a good team so there are bigger challenges ahead. Brazil will also do well, and Croatia showed against Argentina that they are going to go far too.”
CUP FOR IT: Luis and Juan Miguel.
Sean, 24, on holiday from Manchester “Hopefully we (Eng-
NEYM ON LIST: Jose Antonio. Panama when it was 5-0 was excellent. In the second half they were more casual and didn’t try as hard. They won’t win the World Cup, they’ll probably make the quarter-final. I think the semi-finalists will be Brazil, Spain, France and maybe Mexico. Harry Kane is a great player but I think Neymar will score more. “People say Ronaldo will be the top scorer, but Portugal won’t get to the semi-final, they’re not good enough. Name: Jose AntoWithout him they are nonio, 45, on holiday where. England has a lot from Bilbao of foreign players in the England are Premier League and so very good. That have less options in pickfirst half against ing the national team. It is very difficult for young English players to break through into the top teams and that affects WE KANE DO IT: Sean. the national situation.” land) will be alright, we’ve not been properly tested yet. The teams we’ve been up against so far are not great so there’s only so much you can read into it. We’ve played well though so it’s positive. I’m definitely going to watch all the England games, and most of the others too. Kane and Lingard have been the standout players and Stones at the back looks quality too.”
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Holiday horror by Matt Ford A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Irish boy was left in critical condition after being knocked down by a drunk driver on the Costa Dorada. The unnamed victim was run over on a zebra crossing outside a campsite in Salou, Cataluña. He was reportedly crossing the road with his family when he was hit by a car carrying the logo of the 2018 Mediterranean Games. It is believed to be an official vehicle for the multisports event currently taking place in the nearby city of Tarragona. The driver fled the scene in the wake of the accident but handed himself in to police an hour and a half later. He failed a breathalyser test having consumed more than the legal alcohol limit and has been charged with negligent driving and failing to provide assistance at an accident scene.
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NEWS EXTRA Tram rider numbers MORE than 417,600 people used Alicante’s tram network during last week’s San Juan festival between June 18 and 25, with 78,866 riding the rails last Saturday and authorities reporting no incidents having been reported.
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HIT AND RUN: The accident took place in Salou on the Costa Dorada. Medics said the life of the child is in no immediate danger after Salou Council confirmed he had been taken to the ICU Joan XXIII Hospital in Tarragona. Mediterranean Games organisers said in a statement: “We can confirm there was a traffic accident in Salou at 23.45 in which a vehicle be-
longing to the Games was involved. “It was driven by a worker provided by an external service company who was not part of the organising committee staff. “The organising committee is deeply sorry and is at the disposition of the family.”
NATIONAL POLICE have arrested five people in Benidorm in connection with the alleged sale of fake products in imitation of well-known brands following raids which saw officers seize some 1,600 items, with the suspects later released on bail.
Top guns A TOTAL of 118 police officers have taken part in firearms training at a converted sports club in Elda, with those attending learning about basic safety techniques and shooting methods at the classes which take place twice a year.
Holy Moley FORTY Calpe streets have men’s names but only four are named after women and three of them are saints, complained the Mujeres por la Igualdad (Women for Equality) collective who described the disparity as ‘offensive.’
All aboard A FREE bus service will connect Benissa’s town centre and the municipality’s coastal area six times daily during July and August. If this proves socially and economically viable, it could continue year-round.
Jam-packed WITH Orange Zone paid parking introduced on the La Cala de Villajoyosa seafront, residents complained that stallholders who parked there on market days now use residential streets, occupying pavements, roundabouts and zebra crossings.
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Love Island star dies by Staff Reporter FORMER Love Island star Sophie Gradon spoke out against internet trolls driving people to suicide weeks before she is believed to have taken her own life. The 32-year-old was last week found dead at her parents’ home in Ponteland, near Newcastle upon Tyne, which she was house-sitting while they were on holiday. In March, she appeared at a cyber-bullying conference in March where she told onlookers online abuse drove her “into a dark place” after she left the ITV2 reality dating show. The 2009 Miss Great Britain said that action was needed because “children as young as nine are taking their own lives.” She added: “Online bullying is as destructive as faceto-face bullying, sometimes worse. “Trolls leave you feeling vulnerable, unsafe and upset. “No one anticipated the
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TRAGIC BATTLE: Sophie Gradon was a former Miss Great Britain. show’s success and in an instant I was catapulted from everyday life into the limelight. We became public property overnight and everyone had an opinion, both good and bad. “On leaving the show I descended into quite a dark place owing to the amount of negativity focused towards me.” She had been invited to speak at the Leeds event with Love Island co-star Zara Holland, 22, who has also battled
depression after her appearance on the show. Tributes flooded in for Sophie after she was discovered by ‘devastated’ boyfriend Aaron Armstrong. Presenter of the show Caroline Flack, currently in Mallorca filming this year’s edition, said on spin-off Aftersun: “She was a gorgeous person both inside and out, and everyone’s thoughts here at Love Island are with Sophie’s friends and family at this really terrible time.”
GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR: Train company Renfe’s offering
Fiesta with a twist By Joe Gerrard TH O U SA N D S of pe ople took to the beaches Spain to
mark the annual festival of Saint John, or San Juan in Spanish, last Saturday. The occasion was marked
throughout Spain but in Alicante City the festivities also include the burning of car t oon- l i ke eff i gi es and figures and the launching of f i r ewor ks, i n br oad daylight. Char act er s put t o t he torch in the city range from the fictional and imaginative to real figures in Spanish society and public life. This year’s festivities saw the inclusion of everything from a multi-coloured surrealist woman courtesy of t r ai n com pany Renf e t o conqui st ador Her nan Cortes. Oust ed Pr i m e Mi ni st er Mar i ano Raj oy and new gover nm ent head Pedr o Sanchez were also depicted in the models. A total of 178 bonfires of the effigies were scattered throughout the city, with the festival running until last Sunday.
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NEWS EXTRA Town plans site works COUNCILLORS in El Campello have approved plans to fund renovation works to the Gallo Rojo complex, with a total of €800,000 set to be spent on repairs to steps and walkways branded dangerous by some.
Water plans BENIDORM’S council is planning on using treated water in the gardens and green spaces of public buildings in a bid to save thousands of litres a year, with the authority hoping it will also encourage reuse.
Clean sweep CISTERN lorries can again wash down Alcoy streets 18 years after they were banned during the Legionnaire’s epidemic. New technology maintains the water at a sufficiently low temperature and hand-held hoses are no longer needed.
Work facts ELDA has a higher proportion of industrial employees than any other municipality in Spain, with 37.5 per cent of the working population employed in manufacturing, according to Spain’s statistics office (INE).
It stays SAN VICENTE rejected multinational Cemex’s application to demolish the abandoned cement works on the outskirts of the town, maintaining that the historic site was a ‘legacy from the past.’
Job bank FINESTRAT’S mayor has announced the creation of a Temporary Job Exchange in the town which is set to see the town’s council work with firms to put the unemployed in touch with companies with vacancies.
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Brit offering growth ‘above average’ by Joe Gerrard THE amount of holiday packages aimed at British tourists travelling to Benidorm grew by 8 per cent between November last year and April, 3 per cent higher than Spain’s figure. The Costa Blanca region’s offering to
the country’s holidaymakers also grew by 7 per cent. A total of 186,604 Costa Blanca packages were sold to British tourists, with those based in Benidorm making up 171,685 of the figure, according to hotel association HOSBEC. The majority of those flying to
Benidorm from Britain departed from Manchester airport, followed by Birmingham, Glasgow and Gatwick. The body’s study into holiday trends also took into account rival destinations such as the Balearic Islands, as well as Turkey and Egypt.
It found the number of British tourists visiting Menorca and Ibiza had decreased, while those travelling to Turkey and Egypt rose by 52 per cent. “It shows that recovery for Costa Blanca’s offering to the British is a reality,” HOSBEC said.
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by Staff Reporter HOLIDAYMAKERS were left furious after they returned to the UK from Spain to find that a car parking company had gone bust while they were away. The baffled travellers were told that security staff would escort them to their vehicles after landing at Bournemouth Airport. A member of staff from BOMO Parking Services reportedly fled after dumping a sports bag with around 300 car keys inside at an information desk. The firm had previously traded under the slogan: ‘Don't worry we'll look after your motor while you're away.’ Lisa Russell from nearby
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Flying shame Brits furious after parking firm folds Southampton was unable to find her key after flying back from the Costa del Sol with husband Michael and two friends. She told UK media: “We have had no warning and no message from the company explaining what’s happened. We used them once before and had absolutely no problem, even when we were leaving they were very friendly - there was no worry about anything going wrong.
“But to come back and find that your keys have been lost and you can’t get home is really upsetting. “It’s just such a shame that we’ve had a wonderful holiday and then this happens as soon as we come back. “The airport staff have been really helpful, it’s not their fault in the slightest that this has happened.” John Appleby had been in Mallorca for a week, and explained: “I got an email yes-
terday basically telling me that the company had ceased trading thanks to an individual who was known to them. “I was really surprised as previously there had been no indication that anything was wrong. “We used the same firm last year and everything ran smoothly so for this to happen is really surprising.” Mum-of-two Katie Weymes, 33, had also been on the island for a family break with husband Peter
PARKING MAD: Some travellers were unable to find their keys after BOMO Parking Services (inset) went bust. and sons Dylan, four, and Finlay, two. She said: “This is the first time we used BOMO and it is frustrating. “We were in the taxi on our way to the airport when we found out they had folded and it does not really help the stress of travelling with two young children. “In fairness to the airport they have been really helpful and took my husband to pick the car up in a 4x4.” BOMO said in a statement that it had folded after a
‘sustained attack online and offline’ by an unnamed individual had a ‘catastrophic effect.’ It continued: “All vehicle keys have been hand delivered to Bournemouth Airport information desk for customers to collect on their return from holiday.” It comes after vandals last month caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars and security cameras parked at the company’s premises, with Dorset police probing the incident.
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Ruff landing Fans miss England game
BARKING MAD: The off-course mutt caused fans to miss Harry Kane’s hat-trick.
By Staff Reporter HOLIDAYMAKERS missed England’s record 6-1 World Cup destruction of Panama after a dog caused their flight home from Ibiza to be delayed. The pooch strayed onto an Ibiza airport runway, forcing inbound Thomas Cook flight MT1250 from Gatwick to be diverted to Mallorca. It saw the packed return flight take off at 11.25am rather than 9.30am, and it arrived back in
London after the England game had kicked off. The travel operator confirmed a dog was to blame in a reply to an irate passenger who tweeted: ‘Shout out to @ThomasCookUK for giving no updates whatsoever on a two hour delay. ‘Always helpful when Google has more info than airport announcements.’ A Thomas Cook official answered: “I believe the outbound
flight was actually diverted to Palma Airport in Mallorca because there was a dog on the runway in Ibiza. “The flight has now taken off from Mallorca and will be with you in a few minutes.” Emily Hewerton was on the outbound flight and after she added: “Please tell me how dogs managed to get on the runway in Ibiza, meaning we had to land in Mallorca instead.”
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MOB LEADERS: Kakhaber Sushanashvili, left, Kateryna Myerkova, centre, and Lasha Sushanashvili. SPAIN has launched a crackdown on ruthless Armenian and Georgian mobsters after armed police swooped on 73 addresses across the country with more than 140 suspects held. The mafia-style gang is accused of robbery, extortion, arms, drug and tobacco smug-
War on gang gling, bribery, forgery, funnelling dirty money in and out of the country and rigging sports matches. Investigators said in a statement that the raids had seen arrests in Alicante, Valencia, Albacete, Barcelona and Madrid provinces. The racket is believed to have been run by six high-ranking ‘thieves in law,’ or vory v zakone, in a system which originally formed as a society for ruling the criminal underworld in Russia’s Gulag forced labour camps in the mid-20th century. A probe was sparked by a 2016 double execution in Terrassa, Cataluña, during which Gela Garashvili, the ‘lieutenant’ of Georgian mafia boss Kakhaber Sushanashvili, was killed. Sushanashvili, 46, his brother Lasha and a third man, Erik Djhaginyan, are believed to be among the ultimate leaders of the organisation across the European Union. He was last year handed a 15-year money laundering, conspiracy to murder and attempted fraud rap in Spain before being extradited to France where he last week received a further 10-year term for masterminding a string of robberies. And he will next year face
trial for the killing of rival clan leader Vladimir Dzhanashiya, who in 2010 died after walking into a Marseille Hospital riddled with bullets. Lasha Sushanashvili currently languishes in a Greek jail where he is fighting his own extradition to France after being held in 2012. Shushanashvili’s Ukrainian wife, 32-year-old Kateryna Myerkova, was among 23 suspects held in November last year at the couple’s luxury apartment in central Barcelona. Dubbed ‘the cashier’ by investigators, she allegedly laundered money and dished out the proceeds to the vory. One of the gang’s particular specialities was employing lower-level thieves, often staying in Spain on threemonth tourist visas before be-
ing replaced, to steal valuables from private properties, with courier firms used to export the goods to Georgia where they were sold. One of the vory, named locally as Armenak Badalyan, ran the Armenian cell and was arrested in Badalona, Barcelona, during the latest wave of busts. Another branch of the cabal headed by a vory named as Sargis Grigoryan was based in the Levante region where it carried out ‘an enormous number’ of robberies, fixed tennis and basketball matches and smuggled drugs and tobacco on the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida. Detectives added they have not ruled out further arrests with five international warrants issued, but now consider the gang ‘totally dismantled’ in Spain.
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Cave family shock
Night out or something more sinister Photo credit Joanjo Aguar Matoses/Flickr/YouTube
13 of man’s 36 children taken into care by Staff Reporter A MAN who lives in a cave with three women and 25 of the 36 children he has fathered has seen 13 of them taken into care by Spanish social services. Police raided the home of 61-year-old Juan Manuel, known as ‘El Canuto,’ in Marchal, Granada, and took away 11 of his offspring before forcing him to hand over two others the next day. All are aged between three and 15, with some taken to a care home and others placed with foster families amid accusations of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, violence between their father and mothers, and negligence. It comes in the wake of a probe by a public prosecutor, which concluded that the girls were at the greatest risk. According to a written report, El Canuto has six children with a woman named Piedad, 16 with María Dolores and 14 with Soledad, of which two have already died. The document explains that he “controls the rules of behaviour for all members of the family (including women, adults and children), based on a one-way authoritarian communication style, and a regime of behavioural and
‘EMOTIONAL TYRANNY’: El Canuto lives in Marchal, Granada. emotional tyranny and oppression.” It adds that: “disciplinary control is carried out via threats, humiliation and alleged physical abuse. There is also a clear difference in terms of gender, with discrimination against the women and girls.” Investigators say the Junta de Andalucia regional government may eventually assume custody of the children. El Canuto became a minor celebrity after being portrayed as a colourful but harmless character on a TV documentary 10 years ago, but the new
THE use of technology legal in Britain to detect speed cameras could result in thousands in fines for drivers in Spain and elsewhere in Europe following crackdowns. Speed camera detection devices and technology capable of jamming radars could land motorists fines of up to €6,000 in Spain. French rules state penalties of around €1,500 can be slapped on drivers on their roads for the same offence.
enquiry claims his cave house has no running water and hardly any furniture. He says he has never worked a day in his life and has a criminal record, although he has never been jailed. Other townsfolk are allegedly scared to discuss him and even the mayor refused to comment in the wake of the swoop by 40 Guardia Civil officers wearing bullet proof vests and carrying submachine guns, accompanied by social workers who know the family. He told Spanish media: “You have to understand our
situation: journalists leave and we and our families have to stay here, and we have to be very careful because later things happen and they are irreversible.” El Canuto has denied he mistreats his family and told news agency EFE that his children have been ‘kidnapped’ before, insisting the children had not been living in substandard conditions and that the report is ‘libellous.’ The probe was launched after two of the daughters ran away from home last year and told detectives they had been sexually abused.
A fine mess Police across the European Union also have powers to access DVLA databases to identify and if necessary punish British drivers for breaking road laws under measures brought in last year.
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British authorities recently cracked down on the use of such technology. They are legal if sold as parking sensors or garage door openers but not if used to interfere with speed cameras.
TWENTY-NINE underage Aquarius refugees disappeared on their first day in La Florida, an Alicante City juvenile care home. Regional vice-president and gover nm ent spokeswom an Moni ca Ol t r a declared that they were soon located and back in a safe place after a ‘night out.’ They had only done what any adol escent woul d do during the city’s Hogueras fire fiestas, she added. Once back in their centre the next morning they had a good telling-off, Oltra said, and i t was expl ai ned t o them that there were rules to be kept ‘as in all famil i es’ and t hey coul d not com e and go as t hey wished. Oltra admitted that they wer e vul ner abl e and sai d that media reports on their wher eabout s put t hem at r i sk f r om ‘ possi bl e pederasts’ and criminal organisations.
Oltra was speaking soon after the minors were located and returned, but later r epor t s cl ai m ed t hat f ar f r om j oi ni ng i n t he Hogueras celebrations, most wer e f ound near t he Al i cante City ring road. They said later that they wanted to reach their ultim at e goal , whi ch was Fr ance and not Spai n, sources revealed. Several of the adolescents mentioned the people-trafficking mafias that operate in Libya during their interviews with the authorities which began on their arrival and are due to continue into this week. All paid amounts ranging from €200 to €1,000 to reach Europe, they said. Meanwhile, bone density tests are being carried out to determine the refugees’ true ages but because these are not always conclusive, they will be complemented by interviews with psychologists.
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New Ryanair base at Southend POPULAR Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will open a new base at London Southend, from April 2019, using three new aircraft (an investment of €257 million) and 13 routes. Although flights will go to eight different countries, Spain is well looked after with five weekly flights to both Alicante and Malaga, four to Palma Mallorca and two to Reus (Tarragona). The decision to introduce these new routes has been made partly because of the delays on deciding about the third runway for Heathrow and the fact that Southend has a huge catchment area. In addition, this will see direct competition between the airline and rival easyJet which also operates out of the Southend airport. Ryanair’s Chief Commercial
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MORE FLIGHTS: The two executives announcing the new Southend base. Officer, David O’Brien said: “We are pleased to add London Southend Airport to our UK base network. Ryanair guests travelling to and from London and the Essex area can now enjoy low fares on a choice of 13 routes through London Southend’s exceptionally passenger friendly terminal.
Warwick Brady, CEO of Stobart Group which manages the airport said: “We are delighted to welcome Ryanair and its guests to London Southend in 2019. We have a clear and focused strategy to grow our airport to welcome over five million passengers a year by 2022.”
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Up in arms FOUR NGOs have said Pedro Sanchez’s new government should immediately halt light weapons and ammunition sales to Saudi Arabia and Israel. Amnesty International, Greenpeace, FundiPau and Oxfam International made the call as part of the Control Arms campaign. The awareness drive seeks to highlight the risks to human rights from exporting arms to the countries. Oxfam said it was attempting to make sure the Arms Trade Law passed in Spain in 2007 was being properly applied so there could be control and transparency over sales. Chema Vera, Oxfam International’s director, said the ending of sales to Saudi Arabia was justified due to its intervention in the Yemen Civil War. Saudi Arabia is Spain’s largest arms client outside of the EU and NATO with sales worth around €270.2 million annually.
NGO CALL: Spain urged to stop selling to Saudi Arabia and Israel. Santiago Beltran, of Amnesty International, said weapons exports should be suspended to Israel due to alleged human rights violations. These include the death of more than 100 Palestinians in Israeli military shootings since March. Spain sold €1.4 million
worth of arms to the country last year and denied licences to export a further €1.9 million. The NGOs have called for greater parliamentary oversight over arms trading in Spain and to stop further exports where they posed a threat to human rights.
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Tiger (mosquito) hunt begins THE Mancomunidad de L’Alacanti is allocating an additional €90,000 each year exterminating the insects that plague the five member towns. San Vicente, Campello, San Juan, Muchamiel and Agost is a union of neighbouring L’Alacanti municipalities that reduce expenses by sharing some costs. The Mancomunidad recently awarded a €3.102 million four-year contract, extendable by two years, to the specialist company that has fumigated the five towns until now. This includes eliminating vermin and cockroaches but at present tiger mosquitoes are
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FUMIGATION: Aerial spraying to combat mosquitoes. the principal target. The fumigation company is enlarging its team in order to combat the insects and the association of municipalities is making a considerable economic effort to eradicate the in-
sects that plague local populations each summer, said the Mancomunidad’s engineer Jose Andrés Lluch said. “Until now we have only needed to combat ordinary mosquitoes but tiger mosquito
is with us now and has found somewhere to live,” Lluch said. “Needing less water and with a smaller radius of action they can lay eggs and increase without problems.”
Huge haul cocaine seized ONE Englishman and two Frenchmen have been arrested off the coast of Las Palmas when they were found smuggling 1,850 kilos of cocaine in their yacht. For years, the National Police and Spanish Tax Agency have been trying to identify sailing boats which were transferring large volumes of narcotics from cargo ships sailing up from South America to wholesalers in Spain. Intelligence suggested that a large volume of drugs
had been transhipped via Suriname and two yachts so officers on board the Tax Agency vessel Petrel stopped and boarded a 12-metre yacht Pepper Sauce which was flying the British flag and had been sighted by pilots of the Spanish Air Force. When boarded, officials discovered 61 bales of cocaine weighing 1,850 kilos and the drugs, the vessel and the three crew members were taken to Las Palmas for processing.
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AN opening ceremony has been held for a new public pool in Finestrat following renovations which saw the installation of modern features which aimed to make it more environmentally efficient.
Land deal COUNCILLORS in Benidorm have approved measures by a majority of 10 to bring land from 10 industrial estates for the building of new roads as part of the city’s Sustainable Urban Transport Plan.
Shower aid VILLENA’S council have said they will spend almost €100,000 on works to the 71 showers in the town’s sports centres, with solar panels set to be installed to improve efficiency according to the environment spokesperson.
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Night out or something more sinister TWENTY-NINE underage Aquarius refugees disappeared on their first day in La Florida, an Alicante City juvenile care home. Regional vice-president and government spokeswoman Monica Oltra declared that they were soon located and back in a safe place after a ‘night out.’ They had only done what any adolescent would do during the city’s Hogueras fire fiestas, she added. Once back in their centre the next morning they had a good telling-off, Oltra said, and it was explained to them that there were rules to be kept ‘as in all families’ and they could not come and go as they wished. Oltra admitted that they were vulnerable and said that media reports on their whereabouts put them at risk from ‘possible pederasts’ and criminal organisations. Oltra was speaking soon after the minors were located and
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BORDER PATROL: Guardia Civil officers in Poland.
MONICA OLTRA: ‘Young refugees wanted a night out.’ returned, but later reports claimed that far from joining in the Hogueras celebrations, most were found near the Alicante City ring road. They said later that they wanted to reach their ultimate goal, which was France and not Spain, sources revealed. Several of the adolescents mentioned the people-trafficking mafias that operate in Libya during their interviews with the
authorities which began on their arrival and are due to continue into this week. All paid amounts ranging from €200 to €1,000 to reach Europe, they said. Meanwhile, bone density tests are being carried out to determine the refugees’ true ages but because these are not always conclusive, they will be complemented by interviews with psychologists.
Spain helps Poland IN response to a request for assistance to all EU member states, Spain has sent 10 Guardia Civil officers to Poland to undertake border control tasks. Their job will be to oversee the movement of fans of different national teams who are crossing the Poland/ Russia road borders at Bzech
Grzechotki and Bezledy. The deployment, which is being coordinated by the FRONTEX Agency, will conclude on Tuesday July 3 although as the Polish team lost to Colombia on Sunday evening then some disappointed fans may be returning home earlier than expected.
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NEWS EXTRA New ideas ONTINYENT played host to the fourth annual Meeting of Innovative Centres of Valencia on Tuesday, with the council-organised event seeing some 320 people from a total of 60 towns and cities in the region attend to discuss education initiatives.
GPS system LOCAL POLICE in Elda have begun working on a project that is set to see emergency services collect information about rural locations, with officers hoping that the scheme will speed up response times for 112 calls.
Port rates AUTHORITIES in Benidorm have announced the rates for storeholders seeking to rent space in the city’s port area, with rents set at €20,000 a year, excluding VAT, for a seven-year lease.
Bomb suspect held A YOUNG man identified only as DMG,aged 21, has been arrested by National Police officers for allegedly creating bombs. The arrest occurred in the town of Molina de Segura in Murcia after a number of used explosive devices were discovered in open ground. Officers were suspicious of this man and visited his h o me w h e re th ey d is c ove re d a larg e amo u n t of chemicals which could be used to produce explosives, as well as a fire extinguishe r (o f s imilar ty p e to t he shrapnel that had been dis-
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DISCOVERED: Casings from the exploded bombs. covered) which would have housed the explosive material. In addition, a small marihuana plantation was found
inside the home, as well as a starter pistol which is being checked to see if it has been modified to allow it to fire bullets.
Bottle murder attempt rap A MAN found guilty of trying to kill another with a broken beer bottle in a Pinoso pub brawl has been sentenced to five years and a day in prison. The Alicante City court heard that the defendant, named as Rafael VC, would have killed the victim had the latter not received emergency treatment. Prosecutors claimed he approached the victim, after hearing him shout abuse at his girlfriend on
the terrace of the local pub, at dawn in June last year. He picked up a bottle, smashed it and then slashed the man’s throat, severing his jugular veins. Doctors had to perform emergency surgery to save his life. The court ruled the attack could be classed as attempted murder because the defendant knew he was putting the man’s life at risk.
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Ham-fisted attempt to deceive THE Ministry of Health has begun to remove meat products from supermarkets which are connected to a repackaging scandal. A number of companies are being investigated for allegedly selling meat beyond its expiry date and storing it in poor hygienic conditions. In total, around 500 tons of produce has been withdrawn from the market. Until now, some of the food could still be bought in Valencia Province, in Kuups stores and Family Cash supermarkets, including in Torrent, Museros, Xativa and Alzira. More than 4,300 kilos of sliced meat and 363 hams have been confiscated from the Family Cash chain, with five companies affected. The Ministry of Health used its Food Consumption and Security Agency (Aecosan) to issue a health alert across Spain, in light of the scandal. The five meat distributors being investigated by the Guardia Civil have had their business activity suspended. A court in Badajoz is in charge of an official inquiry into the matter, and it is believed that the criminal activity was being orchestrated on a national scale.
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NEWS EXTRA English test taken A TOTAL of 275 students from La Nucia and Marina Baixa sat English language exams organised by Cambridge University on Saturday in collaboration with local education centres.
Station open A GUARDIA CIVIL station in Bocairent reopened to the public last Monday following months of closure, with locals able to go and specifically lodge complaints and other administrative concerns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Estate plans CIUDADANOS councillors in Elda have put forward proposals to the Campo Alto industrial estate for some 450,000 square metres on the back of concerns there is not enough space for large companies looking to set up in the area.
by Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S government is planning to reform a law that gives police the power to hand out sanctions which have been used to ban demonstrations outside parliament, among other measures. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s left leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) is reportedly in talks with other parties in Spain’s Congress to work towards reforming the Citizen Safety Law passed in 2015. The PSOE is aiming to repeal some of the provisions of what the party has branded a ‘gag law.’ Sanchez described its reform as ‘urgent’ during no-confidence debates on his predecessor, Mariano Rajoy, last month. “The government that emerges from this no-confidence motion will start work on repealing the most virulent aspects of the Gag Law,” he said, during the debate. A PSOE group of three deputies in Congress has reportedly been put together to help gain backing from other parties for the law change. The Basque Nationalist PNV party is leaning to-
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‘REPRESSIVE’: Protestors have previously demonstrated against the Citizen Safety Law. wards modifying the law to include protections for
protests and trade union activity. The centrist Ciu-
dadanos are also in favour of this approach.
Mass exodus avoids disaster THE ceiling of the church of the Coveta Fuma, in the town of El Campello in Alicante, collapsed just half an hour after a mass ended inside. The incident happened on Sunday morning when part
of the brick walls and roof (which were in clear need of repair) gave in and crumbled. Several cars that were parked nearby were crushed, but fortunately
there was no one inside the church at the time. A number of people in the vicinity fled on foot, and the only injury came when someone tripped over while doing so.
The PSOE and leftist Podemos would prefer to repeal the law all together and return to measures set out in an earlier citizen safety law passed in 1992. The Citizen Safety Law was brought onto the books by the conservative Partido Popular (PP) when it was in government. Its provisions included the restricting of demonstrations near the Congress or Senate, taking ‘unauthorised’ pictures of police officers, stopping evictions and non-violent protests such as sit-ins. Breaking the law could land someone found guilty of doing so with fines ranging from €100 to €600,000 for the most serious offences. The PP argued it would make demonstrations freer because it would keep violence out of them. The PSOE, then the opposition party, said the PP was attempting to craft a ‘police state’ in Spain with the law.
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PARKING: Javier Scotto and Jose Martinez Espasa announce summer campaign.
Park and walk DENIA Town Hall hopes to ease traffic flow by discouraging motorists from entering the town centre. Public Safety and Mobility councillor Javier Scotto and Policia Local chief Jose Martinez Espasa announced the Muevete por Denia (Move through Denia!) campaign and reminded drivers that there are 2,500 free parking places adjoining the town centre. “The town’s most attractive spots are only five minutes away,” the councillor said.
“We want to avoid traffic that is passing through,” said Scotto, who explained that the campaign was particularly aimed at drivers who circle fruitlessly while looking for somewhere to park. During the high season, Denia’s population swells to 150,000 and traffic jams are inevitable, the councillor conceded. This year the situation will be further complicated by roadworks in some parts of the town, together with the streets
that are closed for the different fiestas that will be celebrated during July and August. Five Local Police officers, who will direct traffic in known trouble spots, have been allocated to the campaign. Information on roads that are closed will be posted on the social media and information panels at the three mostused accesses to the town will advise drivers where they can park near to the town centre but outside it.
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AN 82-year-old from Madrid who habitually summered in Calpe died while swimming at the Playa de la Fossa. Already diagnosed with a heart condition he was in the sea accompanied by his wife when he began to feel unwell, but lifesavers’ immediate attempts to revive him using a defibrillator were unsuccessful.
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Practical use for former folly THERE are big plans for an abandoned villa at the foot of Ifach that has been empty for 12 years. Now dilapidated, it was acquired by the Generalitat in 1999 when Eduardo Zaplana was regional president and he spent €4.6 million of public money on purchasing and restoring the 730-square-metre house set in 6,456 square metres of land. It is located inside the Peñon de Ifach national park whose board of governors intend to
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IFACH: One of Europe’s richest botanical reserves. find a use for the villa by turn-
ing it into a centre for environ-
mental studies. It could also provide accommodation for students carrying out field work in one of the richest botanical reserves in Europe. It is hoped that the regional government will be able to interest either Alicante University or Elche’s Miguel Hernandez University, sources close to the project revealed. The same sources explained that this is a long-term plan and admitted that it would be some time before it took shape.
The unvarnished truth A CALPE father, Fernando del Rio, has started painting his fingernails. He did it for Iker, his son of four-and-a-half whose school friends refused to play with him for wearing nail varnish. Fernando’s photo of their hands on the social media has been shared 25,000 times, together with his message calling for tolerance, asking parents to reflect on their children’s values. Iker has a twin brother, Diego, Fernando said. “Iker likes dressing up as a princess and wearing make-up. Diego, on the other hand, prefers Spiderman and cowboys. Each has his own personality.”
The nail varnish issue cropped up when Iker told his parents that his friends wouldn’t play with him “because nail varnish was for girls.” Fernando and his wife Oceania spoke to Iker’s teachers and other parents who were very receptive, he said. But one day, a family friend came to visit and brought make-up with her, Fernando continued. When he told Iker that she would paint his nails, the boy said no and explained that his friends wouldn’t play with him. “My heart sank,” Fernando said, until he suggested varnishing his own nails and Iker’s face lit up. People have reacted very positively, Fernando said, but denied that he was brave. “My son is the brave one,” he insisted.
Building bridges THE mayor of Calpe has formally requested a meeting with the government’s Minister of Development to kick-start the construction of a footbridge over the N332. Recent government changes, along with the first draft of the State budgets for 2018 being set, were highlighted by Cesar Sanchez, mayor, as an ideal opportunity for the minister to clarify the situation with regard to the town’s footbridge project funding. When built, the foot-
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PLANS AFOOT: The Calpe footbridge plans. bridge will allow the public to cross over the N332 from the town area to the
train station, with a lift and ramps to give easy access to able and disabled people.
César Sánchez said: “I wish to convey to Minister Abalos the importance of this project for Calpe, for the accessibility to the town, the safety of the train users and the people who live in this area of the town and who must cross the road, with the danger that it entails.” The project has been ongoing for several years, with funding previously being approved but administrative procedures and tendering not being completed.
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THE contracts for Altea’s two beach bars and four kiosks have now been finalised. The chiringuitos will be in their habitual locations in front of the Convent and on the La Olla beach, announced Infrastructures’ councillor Roque Ferrer. The kiosks are to be installed at the L’Espigo beach, the Els Arcs stream near the port and in north and south Mascarat, Ferrer confirmed. “We are especially concerned that they use solar or wind-power, are selfsufficient in terms of energy and therefore sustainable and environmentally friendly,” the councillor said. “They should not use polymers or paint containing toxic heavy metals,” he continued, “and should be accessible to all members of the public.” The town hall also stipulated that chip
Swim and tan in safety RED CROSS volunteers recently visited the Albir beach, advising residents and visitors on sunbathing and swimming safely. The Red Cross will be back in Albir tomorrow (Friday), once again promoting the Este verano quierete mucho (Love yourself this summer) campaign to raise public awareness of the hazards attached to the sun and sea, while explaining the need to respect the environment. Volunteers gave out leaflets and bookmarks with advice on sun protection and enjoying leisure areas and open spaces without running unnecessary risks. There was also free fruit and water for members of public. “Although people have heard this advice before, it’s essential to get the message across because so many people ignore it,” said Alfaz’s Health councillor Marisa Cortes.
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CHIRINGUITOS: Business as usual on La Olla beach. and pin machines for credit card payments should be available, which will also discourage the submerged economy. Each establishment should offer a WiFi connection and mobile-phone chargers and provide work for those who are disabled or at risk of social exclusion.
The town hall also set a minimum number of staff who should be on permanent contracts. “The beach bars and kiosks will be expected to open a week before Easter and remain open until October 31 and September 30 respectively,” Ferrer said.
Workshop pupils make a difference ALFAZ’S mayor Vicente Arques recently visited municipal land near the route leading up to the Lighthouse in Albir. The town hall must now decide how best to use the land, which has been cleared and prepared by members of the Escoles d’Ocupacion Et Formem employment programme. Alfaz received a grant of €64,843 to finance the employment scheme while regenerating the Albir land with a drystone wall and repairing the fence that adjoins the street. The area has also been
landscaped with native plants that grow naturally in the adjoining Sierra Helada national park. The 10 employment workshop pupils - five females and five males - also installed drip irrigation. They have spent the last four months training to work as assistants in nurseries, gardens and garden centres and obtain a Level 1 professional certificate. The Et Formem programme combines training and employment aimed at people who have difficulty in finding work or belong to vulnerable collectives.
THE public library at Altea’s Casa de Cultura has been extended by 100 square metres and provided with more shelving and seating. The multi-function room has been equipped with a projector and sound system and the Estela Funeraria, the fifth century BC monument to an Iberian warrior, placed in a prominent position.
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Brit injured AN elderly British woman was admitted to hospital after the car that she was driving ran off the road on a sharp bend in the CV-740 between Teulada and Benitachell. Firemen had to cut her free before she could be immobilised with a neck brace and transferred to a stretcher.
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THE sixth edition of the Healthy Teulada-Moraira summer campaign has now begun. The town hall organises this programme each summer to encourage healthy activities while increasing the offer for summer visitors to ensure that there is always something to do on the town’s beaches.
This year there is Tai-Chi, Pilates, swimming and water gym and all will be held on Moraira’s Ampolla and Portet beaches from Monday to Saturday between 8am-9am and 9am-10am, with the exception of swimming which begins on July 2. All the activities are free and will continue until September 15.
Youths in local government THE last plenary meeting of the Children’s Council was held recently at Espai la Senieta in Moraira. Thirteen pupils from the three local state schools put forward their ideas for improvements to TeuladaMoraira’s mayor, Carlos Linares. The young people aged between 11 and 13 have been working on projects to make more space available for young people to play and spend their spare time, help the disabled and provide more shady spots at the local schools. They also worked on an initiative to unite children in
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COUNCIL MEETING: Local pupils have their say. Moraira and Teulada. The Children’s Council was created at the beginning of this
year in order to listen to, and understand local children in all their diversity, encouraging
them to take an active part in changes inside the municipality. The town hall intended the young peopl e t o have t he chance to participate in issues directly affecting them like infrastructure, public safety, sustainability, social harmony, sports and culture. The counci l was al so an opportunity to help its young members acquire and practise civic and ethical values and understand the responsibilities and privileges of all citizens living in a democracy, including elections, dialogue, and decision-making by consensus.
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Learn the lingo BASIC, Intermediate and Intermediate Plus Spanish lessons for foreigners will once again be available during the 20182019 academic year at Espai la Senieta in Moraira and Calle Colon, 45 in Teulada. More details and enrolment are available at the Servicio Informacion y Tramitacion (SIT) offices in Moraira or Teulada.
MEMBERS of Moraira-Teulada U3A Travel Group recently stayed in Cofrentes in the Muela de Cortes Nature Reserve. The group enjoyed a tourist river cruise along the river Jucar between Cofrentes and Cortes de Pallas. They passed through a huge gorge and listened to comments about the flora, fauna, geology and other aspects of the Muela de Cortes from an informative guide.
On day two, the group enjoyed a road train trip along the banks of the Cabriel River. Starting at the attractive Victorian Spa, the journey ended at a small, quaint village where they were able to visit a nearby water wheel. In the afternoon, they travelled to Alcala del Jucar and visited its Roman bridge, church and castle. On their last morning, most
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Travelling together
CHEERS: The U3A Travel Group on their recent trip to Cofrentes. members headed for Cofrentes where they were able to enjoy spectacular views from the castle. The members would like to thank Lynn Clarke, Carol Mantle and Norman Peterken for organising the trip. The group would like to remind members that their next Monthly General Meeting will be held on Monday July 2 at the
Salon GL in Teulada, beginning at 10.30am. The guest speaker at the meeting will be Philip Ashley who will give a talk entitled ‘When words fail - music speaks.’ Philip will be singing as well as talking. For more information, please visit www.u3amoraira teulada.org.
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Back to school MIQUEL SOLER, second-in-charge at the regional government’s Education department, recently visited the Graull school in Javea. Constructed in the 60’s, it has three times the number of pupils it was built for, with many having to study in prefabs and others in classrooms that no longer meet required standards. Soler must now decide whether exhaustive restorat i o n w o u l d b e s u ff i c i e n t t o b r i n g t h e s c h o o l u p t o scratch or whether it should be demolished and entirely rebuilt. Restoring the school would cost €2 million and rebuilding would need between €4.5 and €5 million. “This money belongs to Valencianos and spending it must be justified,” Soler explained. Whichever option is chosen, it will be financed by the Generalitat’s Plan Edificant where the regional government provides funding, but permits and all administrative aspects are dealt with by town halls.
VISITS to the Cova Tallada are to be restricted to prevent further deterioration. The sea cave, located in northern Javea adjoining the Denia boundary, belongs to the Montgo national park whose board of governors have decided to limit the number of visitors. The move follows a technical report from the regional government’s Environment department which concluded that the excessive increase in visitors has modified the ecosystem. Amongst other things, experts found that declining conditions inside the cave are affecting organisms living on and in the rocks, while the seawater has an oily film of suntan lotion. With around 700 people visiting the Cova Tallada each day at the height of the summer season, conditions inside the cave have worsened noticeably over the last two or three years. The need to ration visits has been discussed for some time but the Environ-
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AS it did during the Hogueras fire fiestas in Javea last year, one of the Peña groups intended to organise another two-kilometre Beerathlon, where entrants have to drink a half-litre of beer every 500 metres. This was called off after the this year’s Fiestas Commission suggested that alcohol-free beer was used instead.
COVA TALLADA: Can get up to 700 visits a day.
ment department report spurred the Montgo governors into action. Only 71 people can enter the Cova Tallada at one time, regardless of whether they reach it by the landward path or the sea. Visits will be limited to 90 minutes, compared with tourists’ current four hour average, and the Montgo foresees a total of 355 people entering the cave each day. The Montgo park office, together with the Javea and Denia Tourism offices, have instructions to stop issuing tickets once the quota has been filled and it is likely that a charge will be made for admission.
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It’s no joke JAVEA’S Instituto Numero Uno high school won the regional government’s prize for anti-smoking programmes. The project, created and developed by pupils but coordinated by teacher Jose Vicente Artes who also heads the school’s Health department, was entitled Fumar no es cap joc (Smoking is not a game).
J AV E A’s A n g l o - S p a n i s h Association recently visited the little-known town of Anna. The name of the town comes from the Arabic word for water, as this town has a plentiful supply. They had a guide who took them around the town’s many water features. These included visits to und e rg r o u n d s p r i n g s , f o u n tains, a waterfall and walking some 300 steps down to a beautiful stream.
Returning to the centre of the town a visit was made to the Palacio de los Condes Cervellon, which has recently been restored. The craftsmen who restored the tiles, ceramics and paintings were assisted by young locals so they could learn a craft. One side of the Palace represents Moorish architecture where the ceilings and walls have been covered in traditional Moorish designs using colourful mosaics.
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Trickling trip
PALATIAL: The Association visited the Palace of the Counts of Cervellon. A typical Moorish garden, with four squares planted with fruit trees and a water rill running through the middle, was crossed to lead us into the chapel and long gallery filled with objets d’art
and paintings. Lunch of typical Valencian dishes was taken a short distance out of town by the lake (Albufera de Anna), a calm oasis of s p r i n g w a t e r, b e f o r e t h e ride back to Javea.
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Volunteer wanted THE Original Charity Shop in Javes is looking for a new volunteer administrator. For information visit the shop at Carrer de Nancy 1, in Javea’s Arenal from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 1pm or visit www.charityshoplibrary.com.
Sponsorship success
Back in time A MEDIEVAL MARKET will be held in La Nucia from 6pm to midnight on July 6, 7 and 8 with over 70 authentic craft stalls, a medieval knight’s camp, birds of prey, live music, juggling, fire shows and workshops.
Summer party APASA will be holding their Hot Pink summer party in El Canor, Teulada on July 14 from 7.30pm. Tickets are €36 and include three-course meal and entertainment. Booking essential on 965 741 668 (Sue) or 639 603 880 (Mandy).
UP IN ARMS: Staff and supporters holding up the new sponsored kennel signs. A P RO P ’S (P eg o A n ima l Refuge) recent kennel sponsorship launch has been a roaring success with 15 supporters committing €100 each to have their name displayed on a kennel or cattery pen for one year. The €1,500 raised so far will go a long way to ensure the well-being of animals in the care of APROP over the
summer period. Three of the sponsors so far are located in the local business community, Telitec Connections, the Nail Station and Vu London Salon. If you would like to bec ome a s pons or for this worthy cause, there are further kennels. For more information, please contact Sue at suederek@live.co.uk.
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Cross-community charity MABS Cancer Charity recently received a donation of €400 from Bilingue El Campello and Castalla and Campello Walkers. The money was raised in events held by both groups. Bilingue El Campello aims to improve the integration between Spanish and English speakers in El Campello. Its activities are aimed at improving the knowledge, understanding and command of each other’s language whilst at the same time promoting better understanding of each other’s culture and heritage. Castalla and Campello Walkers organise bi-weekly mountain walks of varying levels of difficulty throughout the year. The two groups work together closely with many members belonging to both
ARC are seeking to find a forever home for Max and Paddy. These adorable two little kittens were recently found in a shoe box when they were only a few days old. They are both feeding well and will be ready for their forever homes in a few weeks. The charity doesn’t charge any adoption fees but dona-
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TEAM WORK: Pepe Javaloyes and members of both groups present the cheque to Jacquie Philips. groups. For more information visit www.bilinguecampello.weebly.com and www.castallawalkers.weebly.com.
Purrr-fect kittens tions are always appreciated. They also have many other dogs, puppies, cats and kittens needing homes and food donations. These can be left at ARC’s charity shop on Carrer
Valencia 1 in Jalon between 10am and 1.30pm from Monday to Saturday. For more information please call Sally on 625 985 689 or Jayne on 649 310 285. You can also email jalonvalle yarc14@yahoo.co.uk, visit www.jalonvalleyarc.com or see their Facebook page (Jalon Valley ARC).
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Off-plan property purchase in Spain. What should be considered? IN today’s article, we want to inform our readers and clients about some legal issues, tips and practical advice, to be born in mind when buying a property off-plan (ie a property that has not been built). The fact is there is a clear indication that the real estate market in Spain is recovering and a number of developments are beginning to be built. During the worst years of the real estate market crisis in Spain the construction of new properties was very rare and at that time, the few transaction which took place, were mainly concerned with second-hand properties or new properties that had already been built. Through this article, we want to share some legal advice that is fundamental to consider when buying a property off-plan or to be built. Off-plan purchase guarantees: with the recent change of the regulations, law 20/2015 that modi-
fies the First Additional Provision of the LOE (law 28/1999), it is necessary to emphasise, that al-
Carlos Baos We can help you. though the developers continue being forced to guarantee the deposit and amounts paid on account, this new regulation is less protective for the buyers, especially with regards to the deadline to claim. It is therefore essential when buying off-plan that: The developer and bank certify details of the guarantee (bank guarantee or insurance policy) that the developer has in place, to guarantee the amounts paid on account. Certified details of the special account in to which payments must be made should be made available.
Payments must be made directly to the appropriate account, by bank transfer or similar. It is essential to be able to prove that the payment has been made, confirming it was a partial payment of price as well as who made it. Other essential documents: Purchasers must also request and check the basic documentation of the complex: ownership of the land, building and construction licences, cadastral situation, etc. Essential clauses to be included in the contract: In the purchase contracts, the inclusion of certain clauses is imperative in order to ensure the protection of the rights of the buyers, such as: Confirmation that the delivery of the property and the last payment will be made with the delivery of the occupancy licence by the developer. Need for the delivery by the developer of the necessary documentation for contracting of water and electricity supplies, etc.
Information about the above mentioned guarantees. The completion, last payments and handing over of the keys, must be conditioned also to the finalisation of the common elements, etc. We would conclude by saying that the purchase of properties off- plan in Spain, if it is done correctly, checking the relevant documentation, the guarantees stated in the law, etc is extremely safe, but if not done correctly, it can be very risky and it should be remembered in the last years, thousands of expatriates and residents in Spain, have lost all their savings, buying this type of property. Therefore, if you want to receive expert advice regarding the purchase of properties off-plan or to be built, buy with guarantees, etc, contact us and we will help you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but conveys general information related to legal issues.
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Language lessons REGISTRATION for Spanish language classes is now open for the 2018/2019 term. Please register and pay the €150 (plus €25 registration fee) at the SIT at Teulada Town Hall or the Espai La Senieta in Moraira.
Charity night THE Brink Band will be playing at the Bullring in Alcalali this Saturday from 7.30pm. Tickets €10 in aid of Jalon Valley Help. Bring your own food, drink from the bar. Contact jvhevents@gmail.com or call 635 873 133.
Buy-a-book PEPA will be holding a booksale at Bar La Font in Barx today (Thursday) from 2pm to 4pm, including sales of fiction, nonfiction, travel, picture and language-learning books. Contact Des Smith on des.smith68@gmail.com.
BBQ day CHUMS (Friends of Charity) will be holding an American Independence Day BBQ this Wednesday from 12 noon at the Peppermill in Benidorm. There will be stalls, raffles, a tombola and music. All proceeds go to local food banks.
Brew and chat U3A Vall del Pop will be holding a morning coffee and chat at El Mosset Bar in Jalon from 10.30am to 12noon on Thursday July 5. Entrance is €3, including raffle ticket. Call Sandra on 634 301 499.
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Conquering the cave T H E C o s ta Bla n ca Ma le Voice Choir recently held their most successful concert to date, selling out two evenings at the wonderfully a c o u s tic Cu ev a d e la s Calaveres in Benidoleig and being rewarded with standing ovations on both nights. T h e ch o ir p e rfo rmed a varied repertoire of modern songs such as Bridge Over Troubled Water, Lullaby of Broadway and She to classics such as Va Pensiero and the rousing Hallelujah Chorus. They also included songs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ending of th e F irs t Wo rld War and touched on their Welsh male voice choir roots with Llanfair and Men of Harlech. The audience responded
AKIRA BENISSA DOG SANCTUARY has two lovely dogs who they would love to rehome. Rowdy (pictured) is a retriever cross who, despite his name, is a calm dog about 18 months old. He has a lovely personality and is well behaved. He walks well on the lead, knows some commands, responds well to training and is keen to learn more. Akira is also looking to rehome Mau. He’s a very social dog, about six years old who was abandoned at the Akira shelter a month ago. Both dogs are fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and tested free from Mediterranean diseases. If you would like to foster, home trial or adopt either dog, please call Akira Shelter on 657 689 567 or email akirashel ter@aol.com. All food and veterinary expenses are paid for by Akira.
MAN CAVE: The choir performed in a cave in the Orba valley.
enthusiastically to the rousi ng Af r i can hym ns Si yahamba and Senzenina and t he Cam er oon song Zangalewa. The programme also included close-harmony songs by three of the choir members who call themselves the Acafellas and the audience were treated to several beaut i f ul songs f r om t he Dolce Divas. The choir is now taking a break for the summer but is keen to hear from anyone interested in joining them when rehearsals start again in September. For f ur t her det ai l s cal l Mike Evans on 965 744 577 or em ai l cbmal evoi ce choir@gmail.com or visit www.costablancamalevoice choir.wikidot.com.
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Home star
Sex mad
PULP Fiction actress, Uma Thurman has applied for Swedish citizenship ahead of her planned move to the country, reconnecting with her family roots given that her maternal grandmother was a model from Skane in southern Sweden.
A PROVOCATIVE ad for condoms presently on display at Oslo Central Station which welcomes tourists to the ‘land of chlamydia’ has irked Norway’s tourist board who claim it makes Norwegians seem like ‘uncouth, lewd, sex-mad people.’
Shot dead THREE people have died and three injured following a shooting last week in Sweden’s third biggest city Malmo. No motive for the shooting has been given but police have said that there are no indications that the incident is terror-related.
Fossil free SWEDEN has started construction on a €136 million fossil-fuel-free factory in the north-eastern town of Lulea that will test whether it’s feasible to use hydrogen in-
ECHR says no FAMILY ROOTS: Uma Thurman is set to become a Swedish citizen. stead of coal and coke to produce steel, helping the country meet its goals under the Paris climate accord.
ganisation, the Swedish IT and Telecom Industries warns that Sweden will have a deficit of 70,000 digital professionals by 2022 if no special measures are taken, with particular shortages in programming and systems architecture.
IT shortage A RECENT report by employer or-
CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel faced a rebellion from her coalition
THE Norwegian government has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitate peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF), days after media in the Philippines reported that Norway would no longer play a role.
Oil drills THE Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has confirmed that oil firms are expected to drill 40 to 50 new exploration wells off Norway this year compared to 36 wells drilled last year, with an estimated 25.2 billion barrels of oil still undiscovered.
Migrant crisis
Steep charge
Power talks
THE European Court of Human R ight s has di sm i ssed a com plaint by Norwegian neo-Nazi terrorist Anders Behring Breivik that his prison conditions were ‘inhu m ane,’ as he pr esent l y serves a 21-year sentence for the mass murder of 77 people in July 2011.
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G ERMANY A 12-YEAR-OLD German boy was left having to pay €12,000 in roaming fees for using his mobile phone on a cruise ship bound for Oslo in Norway, with the European Union’s roaming charge ban not enforced at sea.
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partners in parliament over her policy on migrants coming into the country, with late-night talks held following a suspended session of the legislature to resolve the issue.
Drones bought THE German military has agreed to lease Israeli missile-armed reconnaissance drones in a nine-year deal worth €500 million, with aerospace
firm, Airbus signing the deal on behalf of the Defence Ministry for the Heron TP unmanned aircraft.
Growth stats THE Central Bank of Germany has said economic growth is not likely to be as strong this year as it was in 2017, with the 2.5 per cent GDP rise forecast last December revised down to two per cent.
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Hit-and-run
Man hunt
ONE person has died and three more were injured after being struck by a van outside a Dutch concert last week in the southern Limburg Province with the driver of a delivery vehicle under police arrest.
UPPSALA police were tracing a man suspected of running over a boy in a car park and kidnapping him, with the child reappearing around an hour after the incident and the man remains at large.
Up in smoke
Turned down
A STUDY by the Netherlands National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) has found that the levels of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide inhaled by smokers could be up to 20 times higher than indicated because of a flaw in the testing process.
THE United Nation’s Security Council refused to adopt a proposal from Sweden which would have seen the body call for a cease fire in and around the Yemen port of Hodeida to hold rebel withdrawal talks.
Holy loan
Man charged
THE Vatican has recently agreed to lend Caravaggio’s masterpiece the Entombment of Christ to the Central Museum in Utrecht for four weeks from December 15 as part of the Utrecht, Caravaggio and Europe exhibition.
A MAN has been charged in connection with sexual harassment claims made against members of the Swedish Academy, who award the Nobel Prize, with Jean-Claude Arnault denying those allegations and others.
Happy talk
Attacks rise
A REPORT published by the World Health Organisation shows that children in the Netherlands are the happiest of all children in OECD countries, despite the country’s reputation for smoking cannabis and its rainy weather.
MOSQUES in Sweden were attacked a record 38 times in 2017, with Home Affairs Minister Morgan Johansson describing the figures as ‘terrible’ and adding the rise of the far-right in the country was a factor.
THE vice-president of the government, Carmen Calvo, has announced that France will collaborate with Spain and accept any migrants who were aboard the ship Aquarius who have expressed a desire to go to France.
Gay parents THE head of an adoption service in the Seine-Maritime region in Normandy, Pascale Lemare, has said that would-be homosexual parents were not a priority as they ‘are different’ and should only adopt children who have issues.
Slow down NEW speed limits will be introduced on secondary roads next month which will reduce the maximum speed from 90 kilometres an hour to 80 kilometres an hour, following an increase in road deaths in recent years.
Murdered FRENCH National Police have charged the parents of a 4-year-old girl whose body was found alongside a motorway in central France in 1987 with her murder, after a new DNA test has placed them as prime suspects.
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Lioness shot A FEMALE lioness which escaped from an enclosure in Belgium’s Planckendael zoo on Thursday has been killed after two failed attempts to sedate her, during which time the zoo was evacuated.
Unambitious A RECENT report by Climate Action Network (CAN) claims Belgium is not being ambitious enough to meet commitments made to counter global warming, with the country on course to miss 2020 targets for reducing harmful emissions.
Migrant talks THE President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, convened an informal working meeting on migration and asylum issues which was held in Brussels on Sunday in order to find European-level solutions to the problem.
Refusal BELGIUM’S petition to summon to court Pablo Llarena, the judge overseeing the case against Catalan proindependence leaders, has been refused by the Spanish judiciary who have called the request ‘wrongful.’
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MEETING: Lavrov (right) met with Guterres (left) in Moscow.
Moscow hosts UN head for meeting RUSSIA’S top diplomat has met with the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) for discussions on the Iran nuclear deal and the situation on the Korean Peninsula in Moscow. Sergei Lavrov and Antonio Guterres also talked about reaching a peaceful settlement to the Syrian conflict, with a conference on the subject currently ongoing in Sochi.
Court protest ruling SUPREME COURT judges have ruled authorities cannot stop protests from going ahead on the grounds of them being a nuisance or inconvenience. The ruling comes as officials across the country have used such justifications to deny rally permits, with the Kremlin recently restricting demonstrations during the World Cup.
Putin ally tax probe A LONGTIME friend of President Vladimir Putin has come under investigation in connection with offshore tax havens in Panama. Allegations of the involvement
of Sergei Roldugin and other Putin allies in an approximate €1.7 billion money laundering scheme emerged following the leak of the Panama Papers in 2016.
Stalin World War poll THE number of Russians who hold Josef Stalin responsible for Soviet civilian deaths during the Second World War has reached records lows, according to a survey. The Levada Centre’s poll found nine per cent of some 1,600 respondents believed the Soviet Union dictator acted ‘without regard for victims’ during the war. An estimated 27 million Soviet citizens died in the conflict.
New Ukraine sanctions THE Ukrainian government has approved new sanctions on Russian companies and organisations. President Petro Poroshenko approved the measures, which cover a total of 30 legal entities and 14 people. It brings the total number of those sanctioned by Ukraine to 1,762 individuals and 786 organisations.
Feeling the heat PHONE network operators have said their data showed a boom in activity on an online dating app during the World Cup. MTS, one of the country’s biggest carriers, said there had been an 11-fold increase in traffic on Tinder on match days near stadiums and areas popular with fans. A lawmaker recently called on Russian women not to become romantically involved with foreign fans.
ON FIRE: Tinder traffic has rocketed in Russia.
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STAT OF WEEK €2.8 billion Banana drama sees price soar BANANAS are becoming pricier in Spain after main producer, the Canary Islands, revealed a shortage. “This has never happened to us before,” said Jose Maria Ruiz, manager of Barcelona-based wholesaler Platanos Ruiz. “The banana harvest was early due to the weather so production has dropped a month early. He added: “There are days when there are no Canary Islands bananas and this has translated into stratospheric prices compared to what we’re used to.”
28 June - 4 July 2018 The value of tariffs slapped on US goods including jeans, bourbon whiskey, and orange juice by the European Union this week in retaliation to President Donald Trump’s new duties on steel and aluminium.
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Plane talking on new wings AERONAUTICAL giant Airbus has warned it could pull out of the UK in the wake of Brexit, with Spain one of the candidates being considered to mop up future contracts. The France-based company said in a statement that current plans for a transition period ending in December 2020 do not offer enough time for it to modify its supply chain. All wings for the planemaker’s passenger jets are currently made in Britain, but the memo explained that there would be ‘severe disruption and interruption’ in terms of production should
by Matt Ford the country leave the European Union (EU) single market and customs union without any further transition agreed. Chief operating officer of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Tom Williams, said: “Put simply, a no-deal scenario directly threatens Airbus’ future in the UK.” It comes two years after the controversial referendum in which British citizens narrowly voted to leave the EU. Airbus employs around 14,000 people in the UK, but supports 100,000 jobs in total.
It also confirmed that it is unable to make a decision on new investment in the country until the nature of the Brexit deal becomes clear. “We have to come to the point where we have to make decisions, quite often those decisions are long term in nature and without clarity then it’s too dangerous for us to proceed,” Williams continued. The official added that the firm is already evaluating alternative solutions for building its next generation of wings, with Spain, South Korea and Germany top of the list.
Bank cleared as probe dropped SPAIN’S National Court has revealed it has called off a probe into banking group Santander over its €1 purchase of former rival Banco Popular. The judge heading the enquiry said that allegations made against the country’s largest bank amounted to ‘a list of incriminating statements’ with no supporting documentation or other evidence. Santander had been accused of wrongdoing over the deal, including manipulation of stock markets to trigger a crash in Popular ’s share price.
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SPANISH tourists spend an average of €719 per person on their summer holidays, although one in three families cannot afford to go anywhere and drag the figure down, according to tourism watchdog Observatur.
Store wars TAX SCAM: Officers load some of the cash into a trolley. INVESTIGATORS have seized €8 million in bank notes stuffed into plastic bags and held 13 suspects in Spain, Portugal and Romania in the year’s biggest money-laundering case so far. The money was found hidden in drawers and shoe boxes during a series of raids coordinated by the Guardia Civil, Spanish tax agency and Europol, with evidence of fraudulent bank transfers totalling €31 million also seized.
Those held have been remanded in custody and charged with crimes against the public treasury and consumer market, police said in a statement. The gang reportedly imported fake toys, footwear and clothes from China and used fake companies to avoid paying tax before selling the products cheaper than legitimate firms. Cash was then funnelled out of Europe a suitcase at a time by Chinese accomplices.
MANY high street shops have started their summer sales - which officially begin on July 1 - early after cold weather and rain were blamed for a ‘disastrous and dramatic’ spring season, industry sources revealed.
By the books A PROBE by the Spanish government’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has found ‘imprecise or inaccurate data or with misleading information’ in the former ruling People’s Party’s 2016 financial report, it said in a statement.
No panic over pensions SPAIN’S new socialist government has said it has ‘no reasons’ to believe it will miss its European Union (EU) deficit target, despite pledging to increase spending on pensions. It comes after the Eurozone’s finance ministers discussed Spain’s 2018 budget, passed before former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was ousted and drafted by his conservative
People’s Party. The lawmakers concluded that the country is set to miss its deficit target of 2.2 per cent of GDP by at least half a point. Spain is the last country remaining under the EU’s Excessive Deficit Procedure, which can see nations fined for unsustainable spending, after the action was last week lifted from France.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AS far as I’m concerned, these so called graffiti ‘artists,’ are not only a blight on the landscape but a blight on our whole society. Their daubs scrawls and indiscriminate obscenities, desecrate our buildings, bridges, rolling stock and just about anything else that gets in the way of their sanctimonious spray cans. I do admit that a small minority (ala Banksy) can indeed be creative, and sometimes even enhance buildings and structures that are otherwise gloomy and run down but the majority are not. Most are anti-social destructive louts, with nothing better to do than destroy other people’s creations and hard work. Far from it for me to declare that the three young men who were recently rundown and tragically killed by a train deserved what they got, of course they didn’t, but there should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that they simply shouldn’t have been there in the first place. An insight into the so called ‘artistic’ morality of some of these people was starkly demonstrated in the reaction of some of the like-minded friends of these three young men.
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It’s time to scrub the scribble
ART ATTACK: A pedestrian tunnel in Madrid. Apparently, the following day ‘tensions were running high’ at the Loughborough Junction, where well-wishers sprayed black hearts and RIP on shutters outside the station. It appears extra police had to be brought in after youths defaced a flower memorial and daubed slogans criticising the police and Transport for London for their actions!
Er, just a minute, what particular actions were they actually objecting to? The way the police had the utterly disturbing and upsetting job of clearing the remains of the victims from the track? The transport authorities’ highly daunting task of dealing with the disruption and commuter chaos that ensued after the accident?
Give us all a break. The sooner these misfits put the spray cans away, smarten up and get down to learning something from all that mainly free education they take so much for granted, the better it will be for all of us. Personally, I would declare all-out war on these people; using CCTV and any means possible to bring them to
book. I would like to see them named, shamed and made to clean off their filth, before being heavily fined, losing their student grants or even facing imprisonment. How dare these blots on society be allowed to deface other people’s property and cause an affront to our senses in the name of ‘art.’ Perhaps something good will come out of this tragedy by discouraging others to risk their lives merely to splosh paint everywhere, but somehow, I doubt it. I dunno, perhaps it’s me. Sometimes I truly feel I’m getting too old for it all. One totally unrelated action I would like to suggest before I finally check out, is to remove the words ‘well done’ and ‘amazing’ from the English language. That should strike most of our so-called TV presenters and quizzers utterly dumb and make way for some proper talent who can actually ad lib their way out of the proverbial paper bag! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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Waste not
Consuming so much stuff is bad for our waste-line, says Terence Kennedy
TECH FOR THE TIMID OLD gadgets never die; they just linger in the attic. At least mine do. And my desk drawer spews digital detritus at the slightest incursion. What we keep ‘just in case’ we might find a use for it one day is bad enough. What’s worse is how much we do actually ditch in today’s manically throwaway society. A growing mountain of electronic waste is the dilemma that dare not speak its name as we scramble for ever-shinier new stuff. Trouble is, noone wants the old. Except those monstrous e-waste dumps blighting lives in China, Bangladesh, Ghana and the like. The sad truth is that we’re discarding nearly 10 per cent more e-waste
every year now, 45 million tonnes of it, never mind what still lurks in our sheds and drawers. We could feel better if the precious metals were being recovered and recycled, but dream on, only a very small share of the gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium is actually extracted for reuse. I realised just how throwaway it’s all getting when I tried to claim on the ‘lifetime guarantee’ which came with a particularly expensive and prematurely deceased device. Turns out the guarantee was for the life of the device, not mine. So as good citizens of the world, what should we do with all our old estuff when new toys beckon? If it’s not too far gone we could sell it on sites like the Spanish eBay or Milanuncios.com, or through the classifieds in esteemed publications like this one, or to second-hand shops.
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YOU’VE GOT MAIL: New uses for old. We could invoke a feel-good factor by giving it to charity or a collection for the developing world, though I suspect even Africa wouldn’t want my ancient Nokia 1100. What we shouldn’t do, at least with small devices, is just turf them in the bin, unless it’s the dedicated ‘small devices’ recycling box you’ll find at some major retailers. I’m sure you’re aware that the shops which sell us the big stuff, socalled white goods, are now obliged by law to take the old ones back, without charge, so don’t let them tell
you otherwise. And of course it goes without saying that to prevent hazardous chemicals and acids leaching into our precious soil and groundwater, we should never get rid of old batteries, or printer cartridges, anywhere except in their recycling bins. One thing I certainly wouldn’t do in the interests of re-using our stuff, is to charge non-rechargeable batteries in a powerful fast-charger, as a rather geeky friend recently did. He appreciated the flowers we took him in hospital.
REPURPOSING is one thing you can do with old tech when you’ve bought a sexier new model. I have an early Nokia smartphone repurposed as a portable podcast player with a speaker. Some people keep old phones charged in their car for emergencies, given that you can call 112 without a SIM-card. Others have had all s o r t s o f re p u r p o s i n g brainwaves, including a desk fan from an old comp u t e r p o w e r s u p p l y, a m a i l b o x f ro m a d e f u n c t computer tower (shown h e re ) , a n o l d l a p t o p a s a digital photo frame and a web-cam as a home security system. N o t s u re t h o u g h h o w I feel about one particularly oddball idea: feeding sausage through the central hole in a traditional CD drive tray to turn it into a meat slicer…
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NEWS that Heinz is set to ditch its iconic name Salad Cream in favour of ‘Sandwich Cream,’ in the biggest shake-up of its 104-year-old history, comes after the snack giant revealed just 14 per cent of people actually drizzle it over, err, salad. According to its own research, the name no longer 'fairly represents the product’s ingredients or usage occasions’ as the under-30’s prefer to plaster the stuff everywhere else, over tuna, ham or cheese in sandwiches or as an alternative to mayonnaise for chips. But Heinz has form in rebranding. In 2000, it re-launched its Salad Cream by having Graham Norton squeeze it all over Denise van Outen’s chest. She reciprocated by having Norton eat a dollop from the end of what looked like a very large sausage. And in 2008, it renamed ‘Heinz Baked Beans’ as
Why everyone is in a pickle over salad cream SAY GOODBYE: Heinz Salad Cream will soon be known as Sandwich Cream. ‘Heinz Beanz’ as they aren’t actually ‘baked’ but stewed and the original title was ‘a bit of a mouthful to pronounce,’ according to the company. Well, consumers have already taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations and it remains to be seen if Heinz Salad Cream goes the same way as ‘Choco Krispies.’ You may recall Kellogg’s renamed ‘Coco Pops’ to ‘Choco Krispies’ in 1998. But the move received such media attention and public outcry that by popular demand it soon changed back to ‘Coco Pops’. Re-branding, is of course, not new in these more health-conscious times. ‘Sugar
Puffs’, the honey-flavoured breakfast cereal made from sugar-coated wheat, discreetly dumped the word sugar in 2014, and is now known as ‘Honey Monster Puffs.’ ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’ prefers to be known simply as ‘KFC’ (presumably to gloss over the less-than-healthy ‘fried’ bit). Similarly, Coke Zero was replaced with a ‘new and improved’ ‘Coca-Cola Zero Sugar’ drink. A friend of mine loves salad cream on pizza, scotch eggs, new potatoes, pickles, crisps and quiche, as well as in sandwiches and on chips. As someone who’s never taken to it, I find this takes the, err, biscuit. What about you? Where do you stand on the salad vs. sandwich cream debate? 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.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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LEGALLY SPEAKING Problems with committee We recently had our AGM where a new president was unanimously elected. We also voted to have four committee members. Two of the committee members are now in constant conflict with the president, stating that he has no right to send out emails informing owners of various community laws without first having spoken to the committee members. Is this correct? My understanding is that the president is the legal representative of the community and has the right to send out emails and deal with other aspects of the community as necessary. A meeting of the committee members does not have to be called prior to this. The committee members are there to help the president. Can the president remove the committee members or is an EGM necessary? L.Y. (Costa Blanca) Properly, you David Searl should have esYou and the Law tablished the rights and duin Spain ties of the committee in written form when you created it. As you say, the president can indeed send out emails and make decisions necessary to run the community affairs without consulting the committee. The committee is an informal addition. Nevertheless, the members were elected at the AGM and this decision deserves respect. Perhaps you should call an EGM to establish the terms and conditions.
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Summer time and the viewing is (mostly) easy TV COUCH CRITIC by Adam Whalley-Lewis LET’S start with some not so easy reading. It was announced that Sophie Gradon died last week. Many of you might not know who she was. Sophie was a model, she was Miss Newcastle in 2008 and Miss Great Britain in 2009. She raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity and was horribly bullied on social media. Sophie was a contestant on Love Island in 2106. I hope that the current crop of Islander’s manage to do half of the good work Sophie did in her all too short life. God Bless Sophie. So, on a lighter note, how is everyone coping with the World Cup coverage? I was in Ronda on Monday night and to secure a table at our favourite restaurant had to agree to a table by an enormous TV which belted out the Spain v Morocco match. I enjoyed the game, others seemed less
AGELESS: Dr Hilary Jones on How the NHS Changed our World.
INSPIRATIONAL: The late Sophie Gradon. than impressed. The coverage has dominated schedules and is going to do so for a little while yet. At least for now, those of us in Spain can have double loyalty - wait, that is probably not what some fans think. It’s kind of what I think. Feel free to write in, c/o Leapy. I’m really enjoying the programmes celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS. For me, one of the best has to be How the NHS Changed our World (BBC2 weekdays this week/BBC iPlayer).
Tuesday saw Dr Hilary Jones (the man never looks any older) meeting staff and patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. It really brought home how advancements in areas such as paediatrics are largely down to the NHS and how these probably wouldn’t have gone forward in the same way without it. Other shows visit Moorfields in London, The John Radcliffe and the final show shines the spotlight on pioneering work in Tyneside in the genetics field. I’m not sharing my thoughts on generics (see
thoughts on football above) but I am enjoying the run. I wonder if a future series could help us understand just why Dr Hilary doesn’t age... My weekend viewing included a trip to Tyneside with Shaun Keaeny as my guide to The Great Exhibition of the North (BBC iPlayer). Now, I don’t know if any of you caught the chatter about a Professor telling, I think, Radio 4 listeners that ‘Manchester and Birmingham were not in the North, but parts of Wales are,’ but I assure you as a native
Geordie I’m not sharing my views on where the North begins and ends (see thoughts on football above). Shaun gave viewers a summary of the summer-long celebration on the beautiful banks of the River Tyne, including giant water sculptures, Stephenson’s Rocket and some northern people singing. Well, I think they were northern and not from <edited out, see thoughts on football> anyhow, if you can find it on catch up, it’s a nice watch. Looking forward, if the action from Russia isn’t your thing, Managing England: The Impossible Job (BBC2, Saturday) probably isn’t either, so you might want to sail with Titanic on Channel 4, Saturday evening or join Channel 5 for some Dirty Dancing on Sunday night. Next week sees some of the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage pushed to BBC2, yes to allow the main channel to show the football, but there is plenty of coverage of the tennis - and just to balance the sport out a little bit, the brilliant Ackley Bridge continues on Channel 4, Tuesday evening. Happy Viewing.
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LUXURY: The swimming pool.
THE BAR: Offers a varied menu. even has a dog splash pool, agility area and hurdles. The large, popular bar/restaurant offers a varied menu and snacks, catering for all tastes. The owners’ daughter, Laura, oversees the typical British breakfast and fish and
Weekend break - almost! Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man EVERY time I go back to England I remind myself of why I love living in Spain. Plus I have decided that I’m only going back for nice things. This time it was for a friends’ 50th wedding anniversary and I’ll come back to the party bit in a minute. We decided to just go for a weekend, Friday to Monday. That’s a mistake I won’t make again. Do not fly into London arriving at 3 o’clock on a Friday. We were meeting a friend of ours at 7pm for dinner at my favourite deli in Borehamwood. It’s a 38-mile drive from Stansted airport which is normally a 45minute journey. Not on a Friday afternoon on the M25! By 7 o’clock we still hadn’t arrived at the hotel four hours after landing! Then, to put the icing on the cake, my mate phoned me to tell me the deli had closed down so we couldn’t eat there anyway. Not a happy bunny I can tell you. So he booked a place called Miller and Carter which is a relatively new chain of steak restaurants. It was overpriced and not all that great but, of course, I’m comparing it to all
the fantastic steak places we have here. But anyway it was good to see my friend and his family. I haven’t forgotten the party but I’m skipping to Sunday, which was Father’s Day and we were going to meet our daughter for lunch at 3 o’clock. She lives about 50 miles away from where we were staying which should have taken an hour but it didn’t. It took us two hours but we had a nice lunch then went back to hers for a cuppa then we drove back to Stansted to stay overnight for our early morning flight home. That took another two and a half hours for a 50 minute journey! OK, the party, it was great to see so many people that I hadn’t seen for years. There were a couple of observations. How come all these friends have got old and I haven’t? And the other thing was, unlike the parties we used to have where we ate and drank and danced for hours, this was at lunch time and everything was done in ten minute increments. A short welcome speech then ten minutes of dancing because no-one can manage more than that. Then the food, then ten minutes of speeches so no one had time to nod off, then another ten minutes of dancing. It was utterly brilliant! And guess what, the food was all deli food so in the end I actually got what I wanted. Perfect. mikesenker@gmail.com
CARP: The fishing lake is popular. chips along with popular Spanish dishes such as paella. Regular entertainment is offered and is popular with guests and local residents. There is a small supermarket offering a wide range of English products at sensible prices.
Spread over a very large area the park offers a host of activities such as adventure golf driving range, pitch and putt, mini golf, various sporting facilities, a large picnic and BBQ area, swimming pool with jacuzzi and large sun terrace and extremely popular with some of the guests is the large, natural, carp fishing lake. So if you ever dreamed of owning your own oasis in Spain then contact Shaun or Chris at Oasis Parks and make your dreams a reality. Oasis Parks Tel: 966 865 748 / 696 090 776 Email: oasisparks@yahoo.co.uk www.oasisparks.com
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Marbella mayor thanks EWN for support AS mayor of Marbella, I want to thank you for attending the meeting we recently held with representatives of the international resident community at Adolfo Suarez Congress Hall. It was undoubtedly a very constructive meeting in which we outlined the main policies that the city council is going to undertake and also where we became aware of your main demands and suggestions, with the aim of continuing to offer a service that matches your needs. Marbella is a meeting point for 143 nationalities. This is a challenge, an asset and an added value to any city. We want you to be a relevant part of our city and to feel that its management is something of your interest and competence. We would also like to take advantage of your experience
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WHEN we came to live permanently in this wonderful city of Benidorm some four years ago there were several city council employed road sweepers and cleaners patrolling and cleaning the pavements every day. They managed, against the odds, to do a good job of clearing up after thoughtless visitors, and indeed some locals who deposit their unwanted rubbish anywhere except the provided bins. I won’t go into disgusting dog owners who allow their dogs to foul the pavements in every area, every night. Just recently there has been a distinct lack of road sweepers and cleaners and when on my walks around numerous parts of Benidorm I’ve noticed a build-up of litter including plastic bags, discarded cigarette packets, empty beer cans, numerous designs of leaflets, half empty plastic beer glasses and loads of dog mess. Has the local council dismissed the men/women who sweep our streets? The whole city of Benidorm is looking shabby and smells from the bins, especially the bottle banks, is horrendous since the
THANKYOU: Mayor Muñoz chaired the meeting. and share your traditions and customs, which I’m sure will make our city richer. That’s why I encourage you to continue collaborating with the city council in order to continue building a great Marbella. You can visit our municipal website to look up all the relevant information about our city, but you also have at your disposal the new facilities of International Residents Department, located at the Congress Hall, where you will always find its doors open for you. Ängeles Muñoz Uriol, mayor of Marbella
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Brit expat living next to ‘illegal zoo’ Dear David and Mandy, Sorry to hear your story which is worse than ours. We too have had similar problems during five years in Alfaz del Pi. We were helped by ‘Somos Gos’ which is an animal defender association. We also asked for help from a political party which is in the opposition as well as ‘El Defensor del Pueblo’ and el ‘Sindic de Greuges’ although these two last ones will tell the Ayuntamiento what to do but have no authority to oblige them to execute the rules and regulations. If all of this doesn’t work you’ll have to take a lawyer and bring this case into justice. I hope that with these little advices you’ll be able to improve the situation. Good luck! Berger Micheline If he has no licence how come they can’t take action and take thr animals to a proper sanctuary. Pat Ward This is typical of most of the councils always excuses. This needs sorting. Colin Carter Hopefully these animals can either be released back into the wild or given to local zoos who can look after them properly. Zara Mária
Comments from EWN online Magaluf clamps down on boozy Brits Apparently brought this into Marbella. We will wait and see if it’s enforced. Nothing worse than in a cafe/restaurant away from the beach and sweaty bodies on seats. Norma Bell Yes, couldn't agree more, but the last yobs I saw a video of were Netherlanders. I hope this applies to all yobs and hooligans no matter what their nationality. Sandra Lyons Well done but double the fine for the 2nd time. Hit them in the pocket. Bob Saunders Good, it’s time they behaved and stopped making all respectable Brits tarred with the same brush. Rhoda Johnson
Alan Sugar in race storm It’s funny, crazy that we have to think about every word we say. The Senegal guys around here are brilliant, polite, not pushy and always smiling. What he said is meant with zero harm on any of them. I’m sure they would have a laugh about it as well. The world has gone bonkers! Deb Morgan Unfunny. Try saying something about the Israeli team to him and see what response you get. He can’t have it both ways. Suz Roffe
Spain to scrap toll road fees I have no problem paying the toll on the Costa del Sol AP-7 autopista to avoid congestion, but i absolutely disagree with adding a ‘special’ tariff for four months of the year that nearly doubles the cost of using it. Surely when the summer is here and there are many more cars, they should be encouraging motorists to stay off the A7 which causes congestion through the towns, but no they do the complete opposite. Leigh Hobson The town hall of Marbella need to put pressure on the government to scrap or at least reduce toll road fees by at least 50 percent. Help reduce the traffic problems we have. Giovanni Messina
weather is getting hotter by the day. Now that Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey are offering cheap holidays to entice tourists back it is doubly important to offer our great city as a more affordable, cleaner place to visit. Steve Mangan, Benidorm
Toll road rip off WE decided to take a trip to Gibraltar via the toll road last week. Although we have used this road several times before and although it is never busy on this occasion we only came across a few cars, however after paying all three tolls we understood why. The total cost was €15.90 therefore the round trip was €31.80. When is somebody going to do something about this total rip off? Les, Torreblanca, Fuengirola Editor’s note: The prices on that section of the motorway increase by around 50 per cent from June 1 to the end of September every year.
Seeking advice MY family and I lived and worked in Spain for 17 years and came back in 2012. We had nominas and autominos employment. Can anyone help me to find out if I can get a presupuesto/estimate of what pensions entitlements we can expect, based upon the contributions to the system we made? I have look on the social security website without success. Philip Shaw, Back in Spain
Great work PLEASE thank David Noon for his great article on Spain’s cycling and walking network. Here in Mojacar we used to have a great walking network linking the various cortijos in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains. A map of the tracks resembled the London tube map. In September 2012 we had the mother of all storms. A lot of the tracks were damaged but we can’t get to repair them because the dirt road to the starting points needs a JCB to clear it. We have been asking the town hall for this work to be carried out but after six years, nothing has been done. It seems that a lot of areas in Spain promote hiking but not Mojacar. Roger Page, Mojacar Playa
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The princess and the pea
- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
IÑAKI URDANGARIN, erstwhile Duke of Palma de Mallorca, brotherin-law to Felipe VI and son-in-law of Juan Carlos I, is now in prison. He got five years instead of the 17 requested by the public prosecutor and is inside a cushy women’s jail for misappropriation of public funds, tax evasion and money-laundering. Possibly Urdangarin always had the makings of a criminal but it’s doubtful that he would be imprisoned if he hadn’t married a king’s daughter. King Cophetua and the beggar maid? No problem because she married up. But Iñaki and Cristina? Big trouble, because you have a princess and the pea situation. She was brought up knowing she’s a royal princess and he strove to make sure she lived in the manner to which she was accustomed. But she was a royal princess and was always to feel that ruddy pea however high Iñaki piled up the mattresses that he bought with public money.
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TOP CAT: Soraya has her eyes on the leadership of the Partido Popular.
Two, two, the rivals CAT FIGHT on the horizon. Soraya Sainz de Santamaria is having a shot at the Partido Popular leadership. So is her eternal rival Dolores de Cospedal and these are the two that everybody will be watching rather than Jose Manuel Margallo, Jose Ramon Garcia Hernandez or Pablo Casado. Margallo, Rajoy’s Foreign Minister until 2016 often talked sense and national MP Ignacio Garcia Hernandez still does. Casado is preppy in the same way as Ciudadanos leader Al-
Late justice PEDRO SANCHEZ’S government is prepared to remove F r a n c i s c o F r a n c o ’s r e m a i n s from his Valle de los Caidos mausoleum for burial elsewhere. “An established democracy like Spain can’t permit sym-
bols that separate the Spanish,” the president said, provoking an outcry from the usual suspects. At least Franco won’t be dug up, hung in chains and belatedly beheaded like before-histime, Oliver Cromwell.
bert Rivera but otherwise colourless. Galicia’s regional president Alberto Nuñez Feijoo won’t run at all which is unfortunate as he makes more sense than the lot of them put together. So we’re left with a cat fight that will be interesting to watch as either woman could draw in the punters who always vote PP, come hell or high water or incontrovertible proof of corruption. But they are tainted by association with the Rajoy Government and a victory for either means curtains for the PP in its present form. The party’s only hope of regaining power is with a new and attractive face that can give Pedro Sanchez, Pablo Iglesias and Albert Rivera a run for their money. More importantly there can’t be the slightest whiff of scandal attached linked to their names. This narrows the choice dramatically, which means that the PP is con-
demned to making do with the sameold, same-old.
State of anxiety THERE was once a policeman named Antonio Gonzalez-Pacheco. He was nicknamed Billy the Kid and in 1977 was awarded the Police Medal for Merit for having enjoyed torturing Franco’s opponents in the dying days of the regime. The calls for him to be stripped of the medal and the 15 per cent increment to his police pension began immediately after Spain’s transition to democracy. Successive governments have tried half-heartedly to remove both and Pedro Sanchez has said that this time he will see what can be done. Meanwhile the Director General of Police maintained that detailing Gonzalez-Pacheco’s ‘merits and services’ could infringe his privacy and leave him in a ‘constant state of anxiety.’ But not as anxious as he left his victims. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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Across 1 Sturdy old boy in reddish-brown (6) 4 Give up work and go to bed (6) 9 Notice a wild flower (7) 10 Obscene number (5) 11 Danes make this type of car (5) 12 Cream Eric advertised in the States (7) 13 French city girl into Christian Science (6) 15 In the middle of Manhattan, Glenda Jackson is in a mess (6) 18 Possibly reunite the entourage (7) 20 Elegant and stylish like Sting (5) 23 Go up and get caught on branch of tree (5) 24 Devastation of old horse in care (7) 25 Small seal sounds like small swan (6) 26 Hesitates to use spa turbulence (6)
Gateshead (7) 7 Trap some veteran sneaking up inside (7) 8 Cared terribly for a tree (5) 13 Type of transport wanted by conciliation agency in the capital (7) 14 Love on night shift (7)
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16 European country changed its aura (7) 17 Tranquil time for a top gym instructor (5) 19 Nobel is a rebellious aristocrat (5) 21 First man's US president (5) 22 Steer away from pines, say (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 5 represents B and 26 represents R, so fill in B every time the figure 5 appears and R every time the figure 26 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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Down 1 Ways in which a Greek island may be heard (5) 2 Children meditate moodily (5) 3 Many nieces reconsidered area of study (7) 5 Wild glee when trapping a bird of prey (5) 6 Household chore for one man in
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Across 1 Distinguish oneself (5) 4 Complete disorder and confusion (5) 7 Preserve of crushed fruit (3) 8 Surgical knife (7) 9 Period of time (4) 10 Knitted garment (6) 13 Children's playground device (6) 14 Utter obscenities (4) 17 No longer active in your work (7) 19 Saloon (3) 20 Appeal or request earnestly (5) 21 Before the appointed time (5)
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Across 1 Spoon (7) 4 Cloth (for cleaning) (5) 7 Empinado (cuesta) (5) 9 Reign (7) 10 Interest (7) 11 Oven (5) 12 Pink (colour) (6) 14 Brakes (automobile) (6) 18 Pears (5) 20 Handcuffs (7) 22 Promedio (7) 23 Mancha (de aceite, pintura, etc) (5) 24 Monk (5) 25 Wealth (7)
Down 1 Take pleasure or delight in (5) 2 Examine and note the similarities or differences of (7) 3 Beat severely with a whip or rod (4) 4 Ends (6) 5 Venomous snake (3) 6 Foolish, stupid (5) 11 Be asleep (7) 12 Excluded (6) 13 Abandon (5) 15 Abandoned pet (5) 16 Not in action or at work (4) 18 One of the digits of the foot (3)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Cajero (7) 2 Pecho (5) 3 A través de (6) 4 Muslo (5) 5 Scorpion (7) 6 Autumn (5) 8 Wall (interior) (5) 13 Cirujano (7) 15 Cuerdas (gruesas) (5) 16 Sixty (7) 17 To quarrel (6) 18 Salmo (5) 19 Vergüenza (5) 21 Pala (para cavar) (5)
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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 D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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1 Postman, 5 Until, 8 Sails, 9 Referee, 10 Sordo, 11 Truco, 12 Oscuro, 14 Scrape, 18 Pearl, 20 Apodo, 22 Pilgrim, 23 Echar, 24 Yerno, 25 Retirar.
Down: 1 Pasillo, 2 Skips, 3 Mostrar, 4 Narrow, 5 Unfit, 6 Tortuga, 7 Lleno, 13 Charlar, 15 Closest, 16 Estirar, 17 Farmer, 18 Puppy, 19 Lirio, 21 Other.
1 Streaks, 5 Orbit, 8 Roams, 9 Ladette, 10 Note, 11 Downbeat, 13 Siskin, 15 Trunks, 18 Shameful, 19 Rain, 22 Leading, 23 Agree, 24 Theme, 25 Embrace.
Down: 1 Shrines, 2 React, 3 Apse, 4 Salmon, 5 Ordinary, 6 Bittern, 7 Treat, 12 Fireside, 14 Swanage, 16 Sincere, 17 Bungle, 18 Split, 20 Aorta, 21 Garb.
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Don't ask a question unless you want to be told the truth this weekend. Go on, you’re a big person and you can take it. How can you not go ahead having come this far? Of course, you could change your mind and just walk away.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Sometimes you wonder why people make promises when they find them so hard to keep. However, losing your temper with someone midweek will not help at all because the person you are dealing with is not very sensitive. Patience will pay off and, by the weekend, a weight will have been lifted from your mind.
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Are you still in a very positive frame of mind? Okay, then. It is time to decide what is to be done about that problem. If you really can’t see a way round this then seek help. Even if you don’t agree with the reply, you will feel that you have made a step in the right direction.
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1 Crib, 2 Sudden, 3 Jive, 4 Attempted, 5 Sedate, 7 Exemption, 11 Chisel, 12 Lights, 15 Cash, 16 Byte.
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Somehow you seem to be going every which way round a situation but getting nowhere. Rather than burn yourself out and fray your nerves, just stay still. At the end of the day, someone else wants to solve this dilemma as much as you do. When they see that you have stopped bothering, maybe they will start.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) It’s not so difficult this week to get exactly what you want. Being sure is another matter, however. There are plenty of people who will cast doubts on where you are going and what you are aiming for. What do they know? Be guided by facts this week, certainly not by the opinions of others.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) As you are in the middle of a plan, it would be a shame to stop now. Yes, I realise you have given it lots of time and thought. Even so, events midweek bring a new perspective. Your involvement in something entirely different may be brought to bear on your current situation. Killing two birds with one stone comes to
mind. Be efficient by approaching the problem from a novel angle.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Something has come to your attention and, quite frankly, you don’t understand what is going on. It is possible that, if you don’t react, the situation will just go away. Equally, you may want to influence the outcome and fear that it will not be to your advantage. That is fine so long as you really do try and get all the facts first.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You seem to be in a ‘plodding’ situation that is starting to cause you some irritation. That is all that it is though, irritation. See it as a big dilemma and it throws up all sorts of anxieties. Let’s not go there. I am sure that there are lots of things that your mind and body can work on while you wait.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You are being shown a great deal of affection which may be taken for granted. Even you are capable of putting people’s backs up. As you dislike making enemies, I suggest that you take a little more time with family and loved ones. Perhaps you were recently asked to be part of a group activity but did not have the inclination?
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) By deciding now that you will not rise to the bait on a certain matter you are taking the best option. Much as you would like to confront someone head on, it is possible that this is just what they want you to do. Be a little bit canny here.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Are you being asked to open your heart? What are you most afraid of about that? On the other hand, what would the rewards be if you did? Sometimes, we have to take a chance that others will not let us down or, at least that if they do, they will let us down gently.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you try to control someone else’s life, it could be that your own is slipping past you. Have you recently given up on a relationship or job that you dearly would have loved?
QUIZ: COPS ON THE BOX 1. In which city was the early American police series Dragnet set? 2. Which Canadian-born actor played wheelchair-bound police chief Ironside? 3. In which television drama series that ran from 1982 to 1986 did Star Trek actor, William Shatner, play the part of a police officer? The show also starred Heather Locklear as Officer Stacy Sheridan, Adrian Zmed as Officer Vince Romano, Richard Herd as Captain Dennis Sheridan and James Darren as Officer Jim Corrigan. 4. In the television police series The Bill, what was the nickname of the character Alfred Lines, played by actor Kevin Lloyd? 5. Which police drama series that aired from 2007 to 2008, was a spin-off of the successful medical dramas Holby City and Casualty?
6. Actor Nicholas Ball first found fame on television in 1978 starring as which policeman turned private detective? 7. What was the name of the NYPD police officer in the cartoon series Top Cat? 8. Which television series of the 60s and 70s was developed from Police Surgeon starring Ian Hendry? 9. Which number completes the title of comedy police show set in New York’s The Bronx, which premiered in the US in 1961: Car [number] Where Are You? 10. In which 1960s television police series did actor Gene Barry play the part of a multi-millionaire captain of the Los Angeles homicide squad, who was chauffeured around to solve crimes in his Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II?
Answers: 1. LOS ANGELES, 2. RAYMOND BURR, 3. T J HOOKER, 4. TOSH, 5. HOLBY BLUE, 6. (James) HAZELL, 7. OFFICER Charlie DIBBLE, 8. THE AVENGERS, 9. 54 (CAR 54 WHERE ARE YOU?), 10. BURKE’S LAW
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A little hope DETERRENT: Research found that aspirin can block the formation of tumours.
A RECENT study carried out by Cancer Research UK has shown that aspirin can help block tumours from being formed. The research is published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research, shows that aspirin works to help hinder the development of bowel cancer. It was previously known that the painkiller reduced the risk of developing colon canc e r, b u t i t s p r o p e r t i e s t o f i g h t o ff o t h e r t u m o u r s wasn’t entirely understood before. This same process is linked to diseases such as A l z h e i m e r ’s a n d P a r k i n s o n ’s a n d s o f u r t h e r r e search could prove invaluable for the future prevention of these diseases. Cells grown in the lab and on tumour biopsies removed from colon cancer patients were tested to see what effect aspirin had on them. Scientists involved in the research found that the painkiller impedes a key process in the formation of tumours. H o w e v e r, t h e r e s u l t s were not universal and it was found that not all bowel cancer patients respond-
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The change of life A RECENT study suggests that a diet high in carbs could mean that a woman begins her menopause earlier in life. The study carried out by the University of Leeds found that a diet rich in pasta and rice was linked to hitting the menopause 18 months earlier than the UK average of 51 years. The study of 914 women in the UK also found that women who ate more oily fish, peas, lentils and beans may actually start their menopause 18 months later in life. Scientists believe that the antioxidants contained in legumes may mean that women menstruate for longer. With the omega-3 fatty acids which are contained in oily fish having the same affect. Carbs, on the other hand, can play a
LATE STARTER: Research found that oily fish and peas could delay the menopause.
role in boosting oestrogen levels. This could mean that a woman has a higher number of menstruations over her lifetime and cause her egg supply to run out earlier. The research which was published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health is important because women who go through the menopause early are at increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Conversely, women who go through it later have an increased risk of breast, womb and ovarian cancers. However, scientists stressed that women should not change their diet as a result of the research. They highlighted that other factors such as genetics may influence when the menopause begins.
Summer tick list EARLY summer can see the tick population at its highest rate due to breeding patterns. And with your shoes being ditched and your sandals being donned you might be making yourself more susceptible to picking up one of these little critters. A tick in itself is harmless but if the tick is infected it can cause you to develop Lyme disease. This causes you to have flu-like symptoms such as
chills, fever, headache and joint pains. If untreated with antibiotics, a range of other symptoms occur which are similar to those experienced in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Dr Paul McKeon of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in Ireland, says “people travel all over the world and can be bitten by an infected tick, return home sick
and not be diagnosed with Lyme disease,” says Dr Lambert. This is because many of the symptoms can be caused by a whole range of triggers and medical professionals often don’t consider that the patient might be developing Lyme disease. Although the risk is low in Spain, Lyme disease does occur, particularly in the northern regions. In southern Spain, an atypi-
cal form of Lyme disease occurs, caused by a related Borrelia organism. During the summer it might not be that suitable to wear a long-sleeved top with long trousers tucked into socks, so be sure to spray yourself with insect repellent that contains Deet and spray your clothing or gear with permethrin. If you develop a raised bull’s eye rash seek medical advice immediately.
BUGS ATTACK: The critters can attach themselves to your bare skin.
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Eradicating cellulite
SILKY SMOOTH: Veronica managed to reduce her cellulite. TUMOUR DETECTION: Using glucose can help to identify where cancer is active.
Cancer treatments PET scans SEVERAL studies have shown the great clinical impact of the PET technique in oncology. It is a highly tried and tested imaging technique for studying the spread of cancer because it identifies where the disease is located and how widespread it is. In patients with colorectal cancer, lung neoplasm, malignant melanoma and lymphoma, this technique may change the therapeutic strategy to be followed in up to 40 per cent of the
cases studied. It is therefore an indispensable tool to be used before proceeding with the surgical removal of a tumour. Results from PET scans help with a better treatment approach and increase the chances of a cure. Recent research, led by Doctor Aurora Crespo of the Oncology Department at Quironsalud Torrevieja Hospital, reveals that the technique of using a PET scan with glucose helps to predict a tumour’s behaviour.
Her study, carried out in conjunction with a team from UCAM, showed that glucose (FDG) can highlight where cancer is active. This is because tumour cells use more glucose than normal cells because they need more energy to meet their goal. Being able to successfully identify these areas from PET scan results will help with a better treatment approach and increase the chances of a cure.
A BEAUTIFUL woman in Madrid has recently revealed how she got rid of her cellulite. Posting before and after pictures, the curvy blogger credited the change to drinking more water and less wine. Veronia Leea shared side-byside bikini shots taken nine months apart on her Instagram page. The pictures show how in less than one year she managed to reduce her cellulite significantly. The picture on the left was taken in June 2017 and shows the cellulite on her bum and upper thighs. But in the snap on the right, taken in March 2018, her skin looks much smoother.
The 23-year-old fitness enthusiast, who weighs 70kgs, detailed that she also started doing more weights and less cardio and started eating more protein to eliminate the uneven fatty deposits. However, the blogger is quick to clarify that she sees nothing wrong with cellulite. She posted that she used to be so “self-conscious about it. When I posted the picture on the left last year, I realised that it’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.” She encourages all women to “embrace [their] bodies: cellulite, stretch marks, scars and birthmarks. These ‘imperfections’ are what make us unique,”she said.
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PROVING POPULAR: Bar Enzo in Moraira. So if you are after a quality meal in a relaxed but fun atmosphere or simply a chilled out drink, then Bar Enzo is for you. There is a combination of traditional Spanish food, cooked with a modern twist and a whole range of Asian-style food so if you like your prawns spicy with
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by Andrew Harding I THOUGHT I would share two Chinese recipes this week. I know there are some excellent Chinese restaurants and takeaways in Spain, but these recipes are very easy so you can impress your family and friends with your culinary skills! Aromatic Crispy Duck Serves 4 4 whole duck breasts, skin on 1.25 litres of water 2 whole chicken stock cubes, crumbled 250 ml sherry 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon ginger powder 20 pieces star anise 4 whole cloves 1 litre of vegetable oil 1. Add all ingredients to a pan except for vegetable oil and bring to boil. 2. Simmer for 90 minutes. 3. Remove duck from pan and dry with kitchen roll, discard all the liquid and spices. 4. Pour oil into wok or pan and heat until it starts bubbling and a cube of bread browns in a few minutes. 5. Place duck in oil and deep fry for
RICE TO KNOW: Aromatic crispy duck and chicken fried rice. five minutes or until crisp. 6. Remove duck from oil, place on kitchen roll to absorb excess oil. Using two forks shred meat and skin. 7. Serve with hoisin sauce, Chinese pancakes and spring onions, shredded lengthways. Chicken Fried Rice Serves 4 100ml vegetable oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise about 1cm thick 3 medium sized eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 800ml cold cooked white rice 125ml frozen peas, defrosted
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1. Heat the oil in a saucepan or wok. Add the chicken and stir-fry, stirring once or twice, for one to two minutes, or until the meat is almost cooked. Remove the chicken and reserve. 2. Season the eggs with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Scramble the eggs for 30 seconds to one minute, then add the rice and peas. Stir-fry for two to three minutes to evenly combine the rice, eggs, and peas and to heat through. 3. Add the chicken, the remaining salt, and the pepper, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce and stir-fry for another minute, or until all the ingredients are hot.
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VEGETARIAN: Who knew that Tyrannosaurus Rex was?
Meet and feed Tyrannosaurus Rex THIS weekend sees a number of new temporary visitors to Terra Natura Benidorm, Jurassic Dinosaurs. This Saturday and Sunday, there will be two animated vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex, each two metres high and four metres long waiting to be fed by visitors of all ages. They will be joined by four Chlamydosaurus reptiles who are believed to be descended from an early form of dinosaur which were in fact depicted as Dilophosaurus in the Jurassic Park movies. These fascinating little reptiles, characteristically have an extensible collar artic-
Moors and Christians celebrations THERE is just time to catch the annual concert to welcome the festivities of the Benissa Moors and Christians tonight (Thursday) starting at 8.30pm in the Plaza Jaume I. The Lyrical and Musical Society of Benissa, together with the Colla de Xirimiters Pere Bigot will offer a selection of Paso Dobles and traditional marches. In the concert both groups will perform a large number of very varied compositions. The following days will see the usual celebrations and mock battles.
ulated by long thorns on their head, which opens when they feel threatened. Children can take a picture with the dinosaurs and the park wardens will teach them how to be a fantastic dinosaur keeper! All of this is offered alongside all of the usual attractions at the park which includes a whole range of exotic animals and birds of prey at no additional cost. W h a t ’s m o r e , i f y o u p u r c h a s e a c o m bined Terra Natura and Aqua Natura ticket, there will be a ₏5 discount. See more at http://www.terranatura.com.
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PROPERTY S P E C I A L By Matt Ford THE Spanish property market is well and truly on the road to recovery. And the upswing is backed by a slew of recently-published data. The Spanish Land Registrars’ Association has confirmed prices soared by 9.39 per cent on average in the first quarter of 2018, while the Spanish government’s official data shows that valuations shot up by 2.7 per cent. A March index from the Association of Spanish Notaries increased by 0.4 per cent and April figures from valuations firm Tinsa rose by 5.4 per cent. And registrars’ statistics demonstrate that house prices have climbed by 26 per cent since the low point of December 2014, although they remain 18 per cent down compared to the height of the construction boom in 2007. The Tinsa data also shows prices in Spain’s major cities displayed year-on-year growth of 8.7 per cent, those in the Balearics 5.6 per cent and on the
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ple. “The Costa del Sol holiday home market has provided scope for cautious optimism over the coming months. Prices there have risen by 9.3 per cent so far in 2018, but there are still
good prices to be had compared with 2007, which many buyers find encouraging,” he said. “Foreign buyers in the Costa del Sol are currently running at 13.8 per cent, with British buyers being the largest group. Together, Brits account for 15 per cent of total sales at present. While British interest wavered in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit referendum, demand has grown again over the past year.” He added: “Of course nothing is certain in this day and age, but it seems that buyers may have already accounted for Brexit and moved on in much the same way that the financial markets nowadays often price in expected mergers in advance, so when they actually happen their impact is limited. We anticipate this could be the same with the UK’s departure from the EU; essentially, the Costa del Sol won’t see much of a change from its current trajectory of increasing sales to British buyers.”
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da Mara-Los Velez natural park. Simon is not the first in his family to undertake a self-build. His father remodeled the Victorian house he grew up in and his brother recently refurbished a
lighthouse. A can-do DIY attitude to the construction process reportedly carried Simon through the build. When a storm damaged the power-generating wind turbine, instead of contracting professionals to fix it, the Brit learnt how to do it himself. A local builder fixed a metal cage to a crane which lifted Simon up to the turbine where he spent hours repairing the turbine in ‘rattling winds.’ “I think I was using every muscle to hold onto the
cage up in the wind. I was so sore the next day.” And fetching the water to mix the concrete to repair the roof with was a challenge in itself. “I had to drive with the Land Rover and the trailer about 14 kilometres every other day to go and pump out a thousand litres of water to bring to the house,” Simon said. “We’d mix concrete in a concrete mixer powered by a generator and then carry it in buckets up onto the roof to do the reparation. It was mad looking
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Mistakes to avoid when buying a Spanish home Real Estate Expert by Adrian Barbudo 1. THE price you see in the estate agent’s window or on the internet will invariably not include tax. Expect to add around 12 per cent to the asking price when you buy a property (or a little more if you need a mortgage). 2. Sometimes cheapest isn’t best. You should consider why the property is offered at such a seemingly good price. Do your investigations, check out the neighbourhood, the way the property faces and other important tell-tale signs. 3. If you are buying a property to refurbish, obtain an idea of the likely
cost of the reform before making the decision to buy. 4. Check the monthly fees and annual tax costs and be aware that sometimes the community fee can be more expensive than you expected. If you are really interested in finding out more tips and advice about the situation of the Real Estate Market in Spain and how to purchase or invest in a property, please read my book: ‘2018 to 2023 the best moment to buy or invest in a property in Spain’ which you will surely find interesting. I will be here every Thursday to advise you on the real estate market in Spain and if you have any question please send them to me at hola@adrianbarbudo.com and I will reply to you. Questions and answers will be published in future columns.
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ALAGA is at last transforming itself from a gritty transit city on route to Costa del Sol holidaymaker favourites into a sought-after market for house buyers. The city used to be largely ignored in favour of the more popular Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Marbella but is now attracting growing number of foreign property hunters. “Thirty years ago, Malaga was bypassed by people heading to Marbella but a new mayor, Francisco de la Torre Prados, has been transforming it,” says Alex Radford, a solicitor in the area. “The port area has now opened up, the parks and gardens are much improved. Added to its 30-odd museums and art galleries have been the Museo Carmen Thyssen and the Pompidou, an offshoot of the Paris museum.” Karen McNiven, is an NHS manager from Glasgow and one of Alex’s many international clients. She has bought a two-bedroom flat near Plaza de la Con-
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IN FASHION: Tourists walking around Malaga’s historical centre. stitucion in the historical centre which was heavily featured in the recent National Geographic biopic series about the life of Pablo Picasso. “Offered for sale at €200,000, I ended up getting it for €150,000, which was a bit of a bargain,” she said. “It’s in a 452-year-old building and every room has floor-to-ceiling windows with Juliet bal-
conies. I just love it. I visit with my partner Aidan at least twice a month for long weekends, and part of the appeal is that it still feels very Spanish.” But it was not easy to find the place because many are not listed online and instead news circulates by word-of-mouth between locals, she added. Malaga’s market has always been a bit closed, according to
James Vizetelly, an agent from Affinity Humberts. Foreigners had been put off by the lack of new builds in the city which meant those on offer were selling for even more than in glitzy Marbella. But international buyers have become more interested in Malaga’s apartments since developers started to refurbish old buildings in the past year or so,
Vizetelly said. The going rate per square foot is €242 but shoots up to over €400 in the historical centre, “Buyers especially love being in the old town, close to bars, the port, the beaches,” according to Mikaela Jonasson of Fastighetsbyran estate agents. “Popular areas nearby are Soho, the arty area, La Merced, San Felipe Neri, La Goleta and El Molinillo. Also, the areas east of Malaga that are historically the best neighbourhoods such as Malagueta, Limonar, Cerrado de Calderon and Pedregalejo,” Mikaela Jonasson added. Foreigners are particularly fond of Malaga city’s location, a mere 20-minute taxi ride from the airport, as well as the bars and restaurants being open until later. “At almost any hour or day, you can find wonderful places to eat, from breakfast churros to tapas and Michelin-starred restaurants. Or beach chiringuitos at Malagueta beach, perfect for eating freshly grilled fish with the sand between your toes,” according to the cookery writer and teacher, Thane Prince.
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Trees make summer gardens DICK HANDSCOMBE FEW really enjoyable Spanish gardens are without trees, especially during the summer months. So over the next few months decide whether you need more, where and of which varieties. A mix of trees can jointly provide: a. A continuous stream of new colours in the garden canopy and in the undergrowth. b. Shade during the hottest part of the day. c. Shelter for birds and insects and a source of grubs for their food. d. Strong safe branches for supporting hammocks and sky chairs. e. Pruned twigs and logs for the winter fires and Mexican oven fires. Meeting those needs will depend on three things: 1. Luck that your builder or previous owners were wise to retain healthy and safe trees, perhaps even some wonderfully-shaped ancient trees. 2. Whether the previous owners of
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pine trees their needles. In general deep summer shade is worth the inconvenience of having to sweep up leaves. • Their frost hardiness. • Their speed of growth. Trees can obviously be planted as part of a boundary hedge, as isolated specimens, as copses or as formal/informal orchards in the case of fruit trees. Beware of the dangers of planting trees too near the pool or the walls of buildings and think about what would happen if a mature tree was to be blown down in a storm. When you get round to planting your new trees prepare planting holes at least twice the size of the pot in which a tree comes in and work plenty of rotted compost and manure into the base of the hole before planting. Stake securely to avoid wind damage and water well until established. The amount of water required by mature trees can vary from nil to copious depending on your ambient temperatures, exposure to hot winds, water retaining power of your soil and the needs for producing good fruit. Best of luck as your garden grows.
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Freelance correspondent, London, England THERE are car shows and there are classic car shows. Among the very best for seeing, hearing and indeed smelling the oil rubber and petrol is the Pebble Beach Concours in California, USA and the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace, England. The palace is the one time home of Cardinal Wolsey, Chancellor to Henry VIII, he of the six wives and presented by the Cardinal to the King. Held in the extensive gardens the Concours is an occasion graced not only by beautiful classics, but is also a special social occasion with the cars, the palace gardens and house a perfect backdrop for elegant people. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance ‘Best in Show’ winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer ‘Boat Tail’ - some say the finest car in the world - is now confirmed for the Concours of Elegance 2018. This year’s event, hosted at Hampton Court Palace from August 31 to September 2, is a near-unique opportunity for European petrol heads to see the awardwinning Mercedes as it comes to the UK for the first time since 1958. Based on the 1927 Mercedes S-Type,
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MOTORING FACT By Matt Ford SPANISH motor-racing team SPV has hit top gear. The Costa del Sol-based outfit entered a pair of Ligier JS P3 cars in the two Road to Le Mans LMP3 class races which took place ahead of this year’s 24-hour event at the world famous circuit. Forming part of the 2018 European Le Mans Series, the 55minute contests saw a bumper 50-car grid battle it out, with SPV’s best finish 18th in race one, although the number 44 car finished ninth in qualifying for race two. Speaking exclusively to Euro Weekly News team manager manager Lars GV Linberg said: “The pace was good, the cars were good, the team was good, we were just bl**dy unlucky!” The next round of the championship takes place on July 22 at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Earlier, the team’s new Mercedes SLS AMG GT4 crossed the line first in the third round of the Spanish CER-GT championship in Navarra, where it also entered an Audi RS8 V10 GT4 car. And in Barcelona, Electric GT Hold-
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Hunt for 007’s car continues IT is a mystery worthy of the pen of Ian Fleming himself, featuring a high stakes theft, shady middle men and a 20year hunt for the bad guys responsible. When the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 that featured in the James
Bond film Goldfinger was stolen from a Florida airport hangar in 1997, there were fears it would never be seen again. Its location, according to those supplying the information, is classic espionage terri-
tory, the Middle East. Art Recovery International (ARI) which was hired by an unspecified insurance firm to help track down the stolen Aston Martin, has now been told that it is being held at a specific location in the region. A six figure sum is being offered for information leading to its safe return, but ARI are wary of the possibility that the vehicle is simply one similar to the actual Aston Martin used in the Bond film. The stolen Aston Martin was one of two used in the filming of Goldfinger, with another deployed for the scenes featuring Connery behind the wheel. ARI says that some auction houses believe the missing DB5 could now be worth between €8 and €11.5 million, given its iconic status as a 007 vehicle. The DB5 was designed for Aston Martin by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, and named after Sir David Brown, Aston Martin’s owner from 1947 to 1972.
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LAST GASP: Iago Aspas’ goal guided Spain into the knockout stages.
Late Group B drama
IAGO ASPAS scored a stoppage-time equaliser, with the aid of VAR, as Spain scraped an unconvincing draw with Morocco to top Group B and secure a World Cup last-16 tie against hosts Russia. Youssef En-Nesyri - who plays in Spain for Malaga looked to have won it for Herve Renard’s side when he powered in a superb header from fellow substitute Faycal Fajr’s corner. But Aspas flicked in Dani LEWIS HAMILTON reclaimed the world championship lead with a dominant victory in the French Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led from start to finish apart from one lap around his pit stop, to move 14 points ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who finished fifth. Vettel got straight into trouble in a collision at the first corner with Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas. The German fought back through the field impressively, but earned a five second penalty for causing the crash, which put both to the back of the field. It was a costly error for Vettel, who was one point ahead of Hamilton before the race, and is one of several uncharacteristic mistakes this year that has lost him ground in the championship. Hamilton will welcome the gift from Vettel at the start of a crucial run of three races in three weeks, one of them being the British Grand Prix in two weeks’ time. The Briton made a good enough start to be just clear of
Carvajal’s low cross to make it 2-2, with referee Ravshan Irmatov initially disallowing the goal before overturning the decision. After all the drama Spain won the group on goals scored, extending their unbeaten run to 23 games, while Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran to finish in second and set up a date with Uruguay. Three games into his international managerial career, Spain
coach Fernando Hierro can breathe a sigh of relief at coming through a tricky group unscathed. Yet La Roja are by no means the finished article, conceding five goals in three games amid a series of individual errors. They will now play Russia, the lowest ranked team in the tournament in the last 16, on July 1 and are likely to avoid heavyweights Brazil and France until the final.
French Ham the crash between Vettel and Bottas, and after the intervention of the safety car, sped off at the restart and was not troubled again.
Hamilton built a comfortable gap to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who finished second, with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen completing the podium in third.
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28 June - 4 July 2018 JOS BUTTLER made a brilliant unbeaten 110 to give England a dramatic victory in the fifth oneday international and a first 5-0 whitewash over Australia. Chasing only 206, England collapsed to 114-8 before Buttler guided them home in style.
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Wallace on course ENGLAND’S Matt Wallace won his second European Tour event of the year with victory at the BMW International Open in Germany. Thorbjorn Olesen had set
the clubhouse lead earlier in the day with an 11 under 61. Wa l l a c e , 2 8 , r e e l e d t h e Dane in with a bogeyless 65 and finished on 10 under to
beat Olesen by a shot. Home favourite Martin Kaymer, who was tied for the overnight lead, finished level with Olesen and Mikko Korhonen. Olesen’s round was the lowest in the tournament’s history and the joint-lowest of the season. It was the third win of world number 91 Wallace’s career, coming on the back of victory at the Hero Indian Open in March and the Open de Portugal in May
2017. “Obviously this gives me a lot of confidence to go on and play well and I want to kick on and hopefully do this in the bigger events f r o m n o w o n , ” s a i d Wa l lace. England’s Aaron Rai, another of the overnight leaders, finished in a tie for fifth on eight under, while compatriot Andy Sullivan was on six under. Mark Foster was tied with former Masters cham-
WINNING HABIT: Matt Wallace is now a three-time winner on the European Tour. p i o n S e rg i o G a r c i a a n d Scotland’s Scott Jamieson on five under.
To m m y F l e e t w o o d , t h e U S O p e n r u n n e r- u p , f i n ished on four over.