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ISSUE NO. 1735
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COSTA BLANCA NORTH
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BAR BATTLE: Those who love the bar are fighting to keep it open.
Last orders By Tom Woods AN online campaign to save a Benidorm bar that is popular
with British holidaymakers has been launched, despite Spain’s Supreme Court order for it to close in less than a month. A Facebook page called ‘Save Tiki Beach Benidorm’ already has more than 8,000 members and a change.org petition has also been launched too. The petition page pleads: ‘Family! We need signatures to not close our premises’ and has 1,000 supporters so far. Fans of the pub and cocktail bar have been sharing snaps and videos of happy holiday memories of Tiki Beach to the Facebook group. However, there are other tourists who side with the local residents and agree with the
decision of the court. The popular bar is being forced to shut after noise and nuisance complaints from residents in the area over many years. In April 2016, the Provincial Court ordered its closure, but the owners of the bar appealed to the Supreme Court of Spain. Now the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of residents and ordered the closure of the establishment in a decision that cannot be appealed. But Benidorm and Costa Blanca Information group administrator Karen Hanson said: “They’ll just go elsewhere, closing one bar won’t stop hundreds of people from getting drunk.”
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NEWS EXTRA Pension rallies DEMONSTRATORS took to the streets in cities across Spain on Monday to call on the government to link pension increases more closely with inflation to coincide with the International Day of Elderly People.
Tourists up THE number of tourists who visited Spain between January and July grew by 0.3 per cent compared to the same time last year in what some have claimed is a slowdown following record breaking years.
Joining pact UNITED NATIONS (UN) officials have welcomed a decision from Spain to sign up to an international agreement which aims to combat people being left stateless and said the decision ‘offered hope’ to refugees.
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PM speaks at UN Sanchez calls for empathy and co-operation in speech By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S Prime Minister said that every country had an obligation to work towards solving global challenges in his first United Nations (UN) speech last Thursday. Pedro Sanchez spoke before the UN’s General Assembly in New York. The body has seen other world leaders including British Prime Minister Theresa May and United States President Donald Trump address it in recent weeks. Sanchez said Spain was committed to defending the values that underpinned the UN including co-operating with other states, fighting for human rights and working towards global peace and security. He added all countries had a responsibility to show empathy
when facing common challenges. “This time does not need national or exclusive messages. We all have an obligation to help,” he said. Sanchez said Spain had demonstrated its commitment to UN values by rejecting
“nationalist” narratives of ongoing migration into the country from Africa and the Middle East. “I feel proud of a society that has not allowed itself to be radicalised by xenophobic rhetoric based on fear of the other,” he said. The Prime Minister went on to defend Spain’s handling of the issue which he said was designed to tackle the root causes of migration including poverty and environmental damage. The comments come as Spain and other countries prepare to sign the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Marrakech in Morocco this December. They also follow claims made previously by Pablo Casado, leader of the opposition conservative Partido Popu-
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FEELING PROUD: Sanchez lauded Spain for its migration policies. lar (PP), who said Spain could not cope with the arrival of “millions” of Africans. The Prime Minister also said at the UN that Spain was committed to the Agenda for Women, Peace and Security. He also spoke of his country’s contribution to the international
body’s work on gender equality. Sanchez ended his address by quoting the Spanish poet Leon Felipe. “The important thing is not to get there first and alone, but to get there all together and in time,” he said.
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Splashing out RENOVATION works to Valencia’s public swimming pool will involve the almost complete destruction of the building. The council has approved a comprehensive €12.7 million project which will see its interior and exterior totally transformed.
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Business bid BENIDORM’S entrepreneurs will soon have a brand new building to develop their projects. The council is putting out to tender works to renovate public premises into a Business Incubator on Calle Juan Fuster Zaragoza.
Run over A WOMAN has died after being hit by a car in Avenida Pio X11 in Valencia. The fatal accident occurred at around 7.10am on Monday, when the Emergency Information and Coordination Centre received reports of an unresponsive female lying on the ground. Resuscitation attempts at the scene failed.
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A SECOND conference on tourist housing has gathered in Alicante City, involving representatives from the tourism, social and business sectors. The meeting focused on issues related to urban integration, and ideas were shared between hoteliers, apartment owners, developers, tourism officials and the Local Police.
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A DELEGATION from the hoteliers of Benidorm, along with representatives of VisitBenido r m , h a v e t r a v e lled to Antalya in Turkey to analyse its growing success with visitors. Officials want to learn about its low pollution and measures like the bonus of €30 that each visitor receives from the Turkish government.
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A NEW law drafted by Valencia Council will ban bicycles and electric scooters from pavements, although they will be allowed in cycle lanes. They have been given a maximum speed of 30 kilometres per hour and may never be used by more than one person.
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UNFURLED: The Day of the Valencia Community takes place this Tuesday. PREPARATIONS have begun in Valencia City this week as it gears up for the Day of the Valencia Community this Tuesday. J Garcia’s photo shows some of the many different people that take part in the yearly parade through the regional capital every October 9. The holiday marks King Jaime I of Aragon’s conquest of Valencia City from the Moors in 1238. Festivities to mark the Day of the
Valencian Community begin on the night of October 8 when the city’s orchestra performs at its Palau de la Musica. The concert is followed by a fireworks display on the former bed of the Turia River. The Real Señera, the flag of Valencia, is then moved to the city’s Cathedral where Christian hymns of thanksgiving are performed. A wreath is also laid by a statue of King Jaime. Parades take place through the city
Thunder struck WEEKS of rain and thunderstorms are expected to lash Benidorm, ruining many Britons’ hopes of some last minute sunshine. Severe flooding has already struck large swathes of the city, affecting many tourist areas where powerful torrents even saw some cars submerged. The popular holiday destination has now been issued with a yellow warning, meaning the weather is not unusual but is potentially dangerous. The alert covers 14 provinces including Alicante, Valencia, parts of
Malaga and Almeria. However, in comical scenes some hardy holidaymakers shrugged off the heavy downpours to float along Benidorm’s flooded streets on lilos. Beachgoers heading to the Costa Blanca for some sun have also been warned to expect more heavy rain, thunderstorms, high tidal waters and gale-force winds. The University of Alicante’s Climatology Laboratory said there had been intense showers and that “every time it rains intensely, streets become rivers.”
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the following day. They are themed around the Moors and the Christian conquers of the city which is filled with people dressed in medieval clothes and costumes. Local pastry chefs and bakers also make and hand out sweets containing the mocadora, a knotted silk handkerchief inside the sweets. The gesture marks the patron saint of lovers San Dionisio’s feast day, also on October 9.
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Passengers derailed BETWEEN 50 and 100 passengers on Alicante’s Line 1 train heading to Benidorm have had to be evacuated on foot from the carriages after it experienced a fault. The incident took place on a stretch of single track in which several trains normally converge. The passengers were escorted to buses chartered by the council which took them on to their destinations, and no one was injured. Damage to the train was being repaired and the Department of
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Transport said that it would run the buses until the work was completed. Councillor for Transport, Jose Ramon Gonzalez, assured that he had been in constant contact with the FGV rail company ‘since the emergency occurred.’ The stretch of rail track connects Alicante with Benidorm, El Campello and the San Juan beach. It was estimated that the repair works would be completed within 24 hours.
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1734 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, including 125 local stories.
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POLL OF THE WEEK Should General Franco’s remains be moved from their resting place in the Valley of the Fallen? LAST WEEK’S POLL: Should ‘mad cow disease’ restrictions banning many UK citizens from giving blood in Spain be lifted?
Yes 27%
‘DEMOCRACTIC YEARS’: The Provisional Government took power after the revolution
Revolt turns 150 THE 150th anniversary of Spain’s Glorious Revolution took place last week, a period which saw the overthrow of a Spanish monarch and the country’s first republic take power. Several events have been put on to mark the occasion of Spain’s brief Sexenio Democratico, including round table discussions with historians in Madrid last Tuesday and this Wednesday. The Sexenio Democratico, six democratic years in English, refers to the period from 1868 when Isabella II was overthrown and the restoration of the monarchy under Alfonso XII in 1875. Discontent over the Queen’s rule erupted during the 1860’s in the wake of the first financial crisis of Spanish capitalism in 1866 and political problems. A group of disgruntled progressives and democrats, including General Juan Prim, met in Ostend in Belgium in 1866. They agreed to overthrow Isabella II and to create a democratically-elected assembly in her place. Naval forces under the command of Admiral Juan Bautista Topete mutinied in Cadiz in September 1868. Generals Prim and Francisco Serrano decided
to act and arrived in Spain shortly after to seize power. Forces loyal to the Queen were defeated at the Battle of Alcolea on September 28. Isabella left Spain for France where she died in exile in 1904. Democratic, liberal and republican political factions sought to create a coalition to govern Spain and formed the Provisional Government. They decided to create a constitutional monarchy and eventually decided Amadeo of Savoy should rule. A new constitution was approved as a democratic Cortes created, with all men over the age of 25 given the vote. The government granted freedom to the press and also abolished slavery. King Amadeo I’s rule lasted two years. His reign was followed by the First Spanish Republic which was proclaimed in 1873. It was beset by revolt from Carlists loyal to the monarchy and gave way to a dictatorship under General Serrano in 1874. Serrano stepped aside at the end of that year. Prince Alfonso, son of Isabella II, travelled from England to Spain and became King Alfonso XII ending one of Spain’s first experiments with democracy.
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NEWS EXTRA Beach cleanup ON Saturday October 13, Denia will join an initiative called the Great National Seabed Cleanup, which will start with an environmental talk before the volunteers head to the Punta del Raset beach to begin collecting rubbish.
Mad man A MAN from Calpe has been sentenced to six years in prison for tearing part of a man’s ear off in a nightclub brawl, before going to hospital where he broke the arm of a doctor.
Street party ALICANTE City will be filled with activity from October 4-9 as it enjoys its annual Valencian community celebrations, which will see joyful processions, colourful parades, dances and a range of live music.
by Tara Rippin THE number of suspected child abuse cases reported to police by Alicante’s health departments has risen by 87 per cent in two years. Official government statistics show that in the last year, medical personnel in the province alerted the authorities to 270 occasions where they were concerned there may have been mistreatment of children in their homes. In 2016 there were 233 referrals and in 2015, staff reported 198 suspected incidents. Vice president of the health council, Monica Oltra, said that this is just an indicator of a bigger problem, adding that ‘child maltreatment remains a hidden reality’ and that the ‘real number of children who suffer abuse in their homes remains unknown.’ The Ministry of Education does not have a breakdown of statistics to show how many referrals are made by concerned teachers. And while the Department of Equality does not have
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CHILD ABUSE: Monica Oltra (inset) believes the real number remains unknown. figures relating to the number of children who have been taken away from their parents because of abuse, it confirmed girls under five
are most at risk. A report in 2017 showed there were more cases of abuse against girls than boys, that most incidents oc-
cur in towns and cities, and half of the victims come from families who are not at social risk. A spokesperson for the
province of the Spanish Association of Paediatrics said that when health personnel are confronted with an obvious case of ill-treatment, a child with bruises or broken bones, the Public Prosecutor ’s Office and the police are immediately notified. Parents’ guardianship is automatically withdrawn to safeguard the child. With regards to a suspicion of mistreatment which is due to negligence, medical staff contact the health centre’s social worker, who then transfers the case to social services. Last week we reported the case of a two-year-old who allegedly died at the hands of his mother’s partner and a 15-month-old baby who was found to have cocaine and cannabis in his system.
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Cruz lights up awards PENELOPE CRUZ looked stunning in a blue and white chiffon gown as she attended the Personality of the Year awards at the Royal Theatre in Madrid. The brunette beauty is starring alongside her reallife husband Javier Bardem in new psychological thriller Everybody Knows. The stylish gown flowed to the floor, ensuring that the Oscar-winning actress, 44, would most certainly turn heads as she walked the red carpet. With a plunging neckline showing a glimpse of her cleavage, the striking outfit was pulled back to her shoulders for a unique look. Penel o p e b o o st e d h e r height i n a p a i r o f silv er open-toe heels, while wearing no accessories so that she didn’t distract from her
Rose tinted SHE’S the model daughter of Jonny Depp and one of the faces of Chanel. And Lily Rose dazzled on the red carpet as the star of The Faithful Man at its premier in the San Sebastian Film festival in Spain. The 19-year-old model turned actress proved her loyalty to the luxury brand by wearing a chic strappy navy dress emblazoned with white Chanel logos.
A royal welcome
MODEL BEHAVIOUR: Lily Rose.
Culture Queen BLUE DAZZLER: Penelope Cruz. ensemble. The Vicky Christina Barcelona star brushed her chocolate brown locks into a sleek, straight style, while her fringe framed her face well.
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SHE is known as one of Europe’s most stylish royals and today Queen Letizia again proved herself to be deserving of that title as she welcomed guests from the Prado Museum to her Madrid home. Letizia oozed business chic in a tweed blazer and matching pencil skirt, with a black roll neck jumper under her jacket.
QUEEN LETIZIA: A stylish royal.
RAPIDLY becoming one of Hollywood’s most stylish stars, Claire Foy wowed the crowds again as she attended the premier for her new film First Man with her co-star Ryan Gosling at the San Sebastian film festival. The Crown actress, 34, exuded glamour in a dark green velvet gown, which was designed with a sweetheart neckline to complement her slender frame. Claire stepped out in gold opentoe heels, and matched her dazzling footwear with a low-hanging necklace and a chic clutch bag. The Girl in the Spider’s Web star’s cropped brunette locks were slicked back and she wore a slick of eyeliner and lipstick to accentuate her pretty features. Looking effortlessly chic as she glided down the red carpet, she also spent time taking selfies with fans. Claire was joined at the event by her co-star Ryan Gosling, 37, who looked LOOKING REGAL: sharp in a brown suit and printed Claire Foy. shirt.
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Holiday hotspot THE Costa Blanca was the destination of 10 per cent of all internal trips made by Spaniards travelling in the first six months of the year. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), 2.2 per cent more trips during the same period compared to 2017. And
MASTER KEY: Thief accused of stealing 17 mobility scooters with a skeleton key. (File photo)
Police immobilise thief By Tara Rippin A MAN has been arrested in Benidorm in connection with the theft of 17 mobility scooters worth more than €20,000. According to the National Police, the self-propelled chairs were taken from outside hotels and forecourts in the popular resort, using a master key, before being sold on.
A source said that ‘this type of vehicle is usually used by people with reduced mobility and in the capital of the Costa Blanca it represents a whole business.’ The investigation started seven months ago when officers received a number of reports of thefts of these vehicles, both by companies that rent them and by private
individuals. The figure rose to 17, with a total value of €23,000. Investigations showed the thief used a specific modus operandi (MO), by prowling through the hotels and surrounding areas looking for vehicles that he could steal with a ‘certain type of master key he possessed.’ It is then believed the mobil-
ity scooters were hidden in different residential areas before their appearance was changed, either by repainting them or using stickers ‘with the intention of making it difficult for the owners to identify them.’ The alleged offender is accused of leaving the mobility scooters close to his own home and ‘announcing them for sale.’
this was despite a drop during the Easter holidays when visitors fells by 8.2 per cent to 6.9 million. By communities, Valencia region was third favourite (10 per cent of the total) behind Cataluña (14.4 per cent) and Andalucia, which had 16.7 per cent of tourists to Costa Blanca.
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Moped muggers TWO HELD: Several items were seized during the investigation. A COURT has bailed a man and a woman charged in connection with allegations of several thefts which saw robbers riding mopeds snatching people’s belongings in Alicante City and Benidorm. National Police officers seized more than €600 in cash from the 24-year-old man and 38-year-old woman during their arrest, according to police sources. Four mobile phones and 42
national lottery tickets were also seized in searches in two homes. Officers said their investigation began after they received several reports of robbers riding on scooters who would pull bags and other items off people as they rode past them. Three of the victims had to be taken to hospital as a result of the injuries they suffered in the course of the thefts. The case continues.
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How very sad WHEN one hears about the devastation following the underwater earthquake that set off another Tsunami, this time in Indonesia, it makes you realise how petty one’s own problems can be. With nearly 900 people reported dead already and the expectation that this number will steadily increase as more remote areas of the affected island are reached, it seems that no matter what anyone does nature will always be in control. It is reported that there were supposed to be 21 buoys in the surrounding waters set to give early warning of any potential Tsunami, but also according to reports all of them had either been stolen or vandalised which meant that they were of no real use. Sadly, although a warning was broadcast, the actual warning was not accurate as it underestimated the likely severity, many people didn’t receive the warning due to power cuts caused by the earthquake and there were no sirens in place to given any last minute warnings. Indonesia is a largely Muslim country, but this event took no notice of age, sex or religion with 34 children at a Bible Camp being killed and a mosque being totally destroyed. Life has to go on for those who survived, but already there is looting as people are in desperate need for supplies and the aid convoys that are en route have to be escorted. As far as global disasters are concerned, this is a relatively small one, but for everyone personally involved the effects cannot be underestimated.
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NEWS EXTRA Fewer people STATISTICS show a fall of 3 per cent in British tourism in Alicante Province between January and August, with 1.2 million holidaymakers visiting the area and spending €62,230 million, an increase of 2.8 per cent on last year.
House boom THE price of second-hand housing has increased by 3.2 per cent in the Valencian region during the third quarter of the year, with the biggest rise seen in Pedreguer which rose 9 per cent.
All ashore OFFICERS of the National Police in Benidorm have located three more immigrants who arrived at Serra Gelada in a boat that originally contained nine people, all males from Algeria, and they are all in good health.
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Soul man’s exit TRIBUTES are pouring in after t h e s u d d e n d e a t h o f L e e Wa y n e Bench, also known as Scott Bench Ta y l o r, d e s c r i b e d a s o n e o f t h e Costa Blanca’s finest entertainers. Now one of his friends, Ron Vincent, has launched a £10,000 ( € 11 , 2 4 5 ) c r o w d f u n d i n g c a m paign and is asking friends and fans to ‘dig deep’ to help fund Lee’s repatriation to the UK. Lee’s family in the UK want him home to be buried next to his mum. R o n s a y s : “ We ’ r e r a i s i n g £10,000 to help get Lee home. “Lee was loved by many of you so can I ask you to dig deep to help fund Lee’s repatriation. “A number of the bars will also be holding fundraising events. My thoughts are with his family especially his children. God bless you Lee and RIP mate.” Sharon Bench responded to the fundraising efforts saying: “Thank you everyone so much I don’t k n o w w h a t t o s a y I ’ m o v e rwhelmed, just want my baby brother back home and you are all making this happen. God bless you
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TRAGIC: Lee Wayne Bench, also known as Scott Bench Taylor. all xxxx.” Another friend Stan Gregory
said: “I am shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the sudden
death of Lee Bench / Scott Bench Taylor one of Benidorm’s finest entertainers and a friend.” Carol Guiney said: “So sorry about Scott he was a lovely guy I am still in shock, had the pleasure of meeting him when he started out in Benidorm, he will be missed by everyone RIP Soul Man.” Paul Bell added: “Seen this lad loads of times. Very talented and raised the bar in every way. So sad to hear he has passed on, will be missed in Benidorm that’s for sure xx.” Jayne Elizabeth Holloway said: “Lee was so kind, he helped a community in their time of need, n o w i t ’s t i m e t o r e p a y h i m b y helping his family to bring him home where he belongs xx Rest peacefully Lee xx.” B y Tu e s d a y m o r e t h a n h a l f o f the £10,000 fundraising target had been reached. To donate search justgiving.com for Lee Bench (https://www.just giving.com/crowdfunding/ronaldsandison-1).
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GENERALITAT president Ximo Puig recently visited the Valencia City factory where rolling stock for Line 9 is being built. The first two Stadler Rail trains should be operating on the Benidorm-Denia line in March next year, after which four more will be delivered at
monthly intervals, the regional president announced during his visit. “This is an extraordinary industry with super-professional employees,” said a satisfied Puig as he inspected the first of the six trains whose cost totals €43 million.
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All change on Line 1 VIADUCT REPAIRS: Finished by late October.
Puig’s comment appeared to confirm indirectly that Line 9 passengers can expect a straight-through journey to or from Denia by next March for the first time since the summer of 2016. At that time the Calpe-Denia section of the line, then undergoing modernisation, was shut down on safety grounds. Since then a bus ser-
vice covers this part of the journey while work continues on infrastructure, tracks and the energy supply. Meanwhile, the Cala Piteres-Villajoyosa section on Line 1 between Alicante and Benidorm is closed until October 28 while the viaduct over the Barranco de Aigues, constructed between 1912
and 1914, has a €2.2 million overhaul. This entails leaving the TRAM and transferring to a bus between Campello and the Creueta station in Villa-
joyosa. Work began on the viaduct last March but this must close to rail traffic while the metal platform supporting the tracks is replaced.
NEWS EXTRA Drink up MORE than 7,000 litres of beer and 6,000 plates of food will be served in Moraira at its Oktoberfest which will take place on tomorrow (Friday) in the Les Sorts parking area.
Work death A 32-YEAR-OLD construction worker has died in a work related accident on the Avenida Catedratico Soler, in which a block of concrete fell on him and despite being given CPR, died at the scene in Benalua.
Rock raids TWO restaurants in Alicante have been raided by thieves who threw rocks at the glass windows to break in before emptying the cash registers in the early hours, in Red Bridge and La Colmena.
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THE Guardia Civil has dismantled a group linked to Daesh in Spanish prisons, accused of indoctrinating and radicalising other prisoners. As part of their investigation and in close collaboration with the General Secretariat, officers identified 25 inmates across 17 prisons that allegedly were operating in this way. The court of instruction a n d t h e P r o s e c u t o r ’s o f fice of the National Court were also involved, as evidence was gathered against individuals’ activity in the prisons. Many of the accused had criminal records of jihadist terrorism, but others were simply common prisoners who had become radicalised in prison. Among them were several converted Spanish nationals, or in the process of being converted. Control and monitoring mechanisms as part of prison regulations have been key to the detection and neutralisation of the group. In order to successfully
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Police tackle prison extremism indoctrinate and recruit their targets, the group
would socialise with inmates, those who were not Credit: Guardia Civil
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UNDER SCRUTINY: A Guardia Civil officers examines a suspect’s cell.
s u b j e c t e d t o s p e c i a l s u rveillance were particularly important. The Daesh-linked cell not only sought to indoctrinate people for jihadist purposes, but to build a
terrorist movement across prisons. This is the first targeted and co-ordinated operation in Europe against Daesh-inspired activity developing in prisons.
Since raising the terrorist threat to level 4 on June 26, 2015, the Guardia Civil has intensified investigations into jihadist-inspired activity in Spain.
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BENISTORMED: The extras recreated one of history’s most iconic moments in Benidorm. TWO HUNDRED extras recreated the Normandy landings on Poniente beach, Benidorm this weekend. The event captured the historic moment British and allied troops stormed the Nazi occupied beaches of Northern France on June 6, 1944. The Codex Belix Association, organisers of the recreation, made plans for extras
playing the part of British and American allied forces to leap ashore from a 12-metre-long boat which once belonged to the Spanish aircraft carrier Prince of Asturias. Thousands of spectators enjoyed the revival from a safe distance as the sound of gunfire, bombs and aircraft surrounded the battlefield and gave the public a glimpse of
what it would have actually been like to be present during one of the most important military operations of the Second World War. The extras acted out every aspect of the D-day landings, simulating deaths and gruesome battlefield injuries, leaving some extras lying completely motionless for the duration of the hour-long experience.
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NEWS EXTRA Walking work ALICANTE Council has reopened the pedestrian section of the Avenida de la Constitucion to traffic, but has commissioned a feasibility study to assess methods for pedestrianising the traditional city centre and the plaza Gabriel Miro.
Super wi-fi THREE Mercadona stores in Alicante are improving shoppers’ experience by introducing a free wi-fi service that is accessible via a simple registration process, and although it is only a pilot scheme, it could be rolled out further.
Choice plot THE Department of Housing of the Generalitat Valenciana has agreed to hand back control of a 4,000 metre plot of land to Finestrat Council, which will ask its residents how they would like to use it.
Rooted out MORE than 1,200 illegally cultivated Orri Mandarin trees, on nine plots of land in Valencia Province including Piles, have been uprooted and destroyed by the Spanish government’s Enforcement Organisation.
Fast work RESPONDING to residents’ repeated requests, Villajoyosa put out to tender a €473,178 contract to remodel the seafront in La Cala. Priority will go to bids that commit to finishing within eight weeks, the mayor said.
Good start T H E C a r re f o u r G ro u p , t h ro u g h i t s i n v e s t m e n t arm Greenweez, has acq u i re d o n e o f t h e m o s t successful start-ups in Alicante, Planeta Huerto. In just six years the fledgling company has m a n a g e d t o re a c h a turnover of €7.4 million a year.
A MAN accused of kicking another racegoer in the head during a mass brawl at Goodwood races failed to appear in court after flying to Spain’s Costa Blanca on holiday. Leslie Sharp, 49, was one of 11 men charged in connection with the fight in West Sussex. But he flew to Spain on the morning he was due to appear in court the magistrates were told. The Worthing court heard he will be arrested and held without bail when he returns to the UK. S h a r p i s c h a rg e d w i t h a s s a u l t i n g A n d r e w Renwick, causing actual bodily harm, in May
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Skipped court for Spain this year. Police officers were stationed at the court to keep the peace as all 10 appeared in court, split into two groups. Michael Harry Suffield, 29, Tyrone Sharp, D a vid Le e Sa lw a y, 28, Pe ris D ore, 27, and Michael Paul Hand, 32, all from Gosport sat on one side of the dock.
Jack McLoughlin, 23, Darius Nikoli Wharton, 18, Jack Couper, 22, Kyle Binns, 26, and James Mackay Whitlock, 26, all from Southampton appeared at the other side of the courtroom. All are charged with violent disorder at the race meeting. None of the men entered a plea and were sent to Guildford Crown Court.
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WATCHFUL EYE: Officers examine CCVT footage of a crime. OFFICERS of the Guardia Civil have arrested two men aged 26 and 18 in Valencia City for allegedly committing a string of crimes related to robbery with knives and illegal detention. The pair would raid both houses and shops, and would sometimes force victims to take them to their homes to
steal their belongings. These arrests were part of an operation called ‘Cupcake’ and police are also investigating a third party. Massamagrell, Rafelbunyol, and Pobla de Farnals were the areas that the criminals attacked, according to police sources. As well as brandishing
knives to terrify their victims, the suspects would issue threats like: ‘If you report me, I will go after you and your family.’ The detainees face charges of robbery with violence and intimidation, criminal damage, theft and use of a car, breaking and entering, and illegal detention.
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Giving4Giving goes on giving THE World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. Gary, the man behind the Giving4Giving charity went recently to the Coffee Morning at Memories Bar in Benidorm where he presented them with €1,000. “The organisers had done a fantastic job and with Giving4Giving’s donation they raised €2,000,” Gary said. Giving4Giving urgently needs volunteers in all their shops, so why not join their team and continue the good work? For more information, ring 603 237 697.
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COFFEE MORNING: Gary with Giving4Giving’s donation.
Keep fit and feel fit THE Vall del Pop U3A Keep Fit classes are in full swing in Alcalali. Each week up to 20 women and one man attend this feel-good class. Men are welcome, but the current
poor attendance appears to suggest that exercising is a pleasure enjoyed mostly by the U3A ladies. The Keep Fit class is varied and aerobic steps, exercises to increase the heartrate
and a relaxing cool-down are combined with chair exercises. The class with Jacintha Hoogewerf is held at 11am each Monday at the Multiusos Building in Alcalali. “Now is the time to show our ladies how fit we can become so don’t let me down, join next Monday,” said the class’s solitary male in a call to his fellow-men. The U3A is all about enjoyment and learning, and this is particularly evident in the Vall del Pop U3A. Members hold their General Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Centre Polivalent in Murla and have a diverse range of groups. For further information check out the http://u3avalldelpop.com website. The next excursion is planned for October 11, visiting the Ayora Honey Festival with an overnight stay at the Hotel Blue in Almansa, Albacete (€75).
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No probe into degree mit he only completed 80 per cent of his coursework. While the Supreme Court found Casado had received ‘favourable treatment,’ it ruled there is no proof he had committed any criminal offences. Previously, the Madrid High Court found the politician had; accepted a gift offered because of one’s public position, and taken part in or aiding unlawful decisions by public officers.
Because Casado is privileged with protection from prosecution in lower courts, the case was taken to the Supreme Court. Here it was found there was no proof of any preliminary agreement between the director of master ’s programme and Casado to suggest he would receive the academic qualification without having to meet the same requirements as everybody else.
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PRESIDENT of the conservative Popular Party (PP), Pablo Casado, will not be investigated by the Supreme Court for alleged offences related to his master’s degree. He received the academic accreditation from Madrid’s King Juan Carlos University (URJC) in 2009, when the politician was leader of the Madrid youth wing of the PP and a deputy in the regional government. Casado was ‘forced’ to ad-
NO CRIME: Casado received ‘favourable treatment’ but no crime was committed.
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EIGHTEEN Marina Baja town halls are petitioning the Ministry of Public Works for a direct N-322 route to the hospital. Initially Villajoyosa, where the Marina Baja hospital is located, failed to sign the document asking the Ministry to put to an end to
New solution needed for old problem its isolation, but has now added its name. The hospital is barely 50 metres away from the section of the N-332 bypass that starts on the outskirts of Alfaz and continues to the far
side of Villajoyosa. Despite this closeness, drivers approaching the hospital from the Benidorm side must leave the ring road and make a long detour via the original N-332 before turn-
ing off for the hospital. Last June representatives of hospital employees approached the Ministry of Public Works, the Generalitat, the regional Health department and the municipali-
ties served by the hospital to find a new solution to this old problem. With extensions to the hospital soon to begin, they maintain this could easily include a direct access from
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the N-332 ring road. All 17 Marina Baja towns, regardless of politics, have signed the petition, which the hospital itself is backing, allowing employees to set up a table in the main vestibule to collect signatures, accumulating more than 1,000 in just a few weeks.
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PAINT-SPLATTERED: Riot police face pro-independence supporters in Barcelona.
Violence in Cataluña B ATO N -W EILD IN G riot police in Spain were pelted with paint bags by pro-indepe nde nc e s upporte rs in B a rc e lona on Sa turda y ahead of Monday’s anniversary of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. The protesters also threw projectiles at police and of-
ficers responded with baton attacks to keep them back. Separatists had gathered to protest another march by Spanish police demanding better pay. Earlier, Catalan Mossos D’Esquadra regional police officers had intervened to form a barrier when a sepa-
ratist threw purple paint on a man who was part of the march of around 100 people in support of Spanish police. Barcelona mayor Ada Colau pleaded for calm saying: “This city has always defended that everyone can exercise their rights to free speech.”
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A NURSE from Sheffield has been praised for her heroic actions after she helped save the life of a young man who was found at the bottom of an Ibiza swimming pool. Val Kellett, who was celebrating her 50th birthday on the Balearic island, recalled spotting the young man in urgent need of medical attention after nearly drowning. Ms Kellett, an NHS resuscitation officer, leapt into action after helping a hotel employee pull the young man out of the swimming pool. She said the man was motionless and his body discoloured after being removed from the water. The nurse was able to use her resuscitation training to keep the young man alive until emergency services arrived at the scene. Thanks to her efforts the young man’s pulse returned and he made a full recovery after a two-week spell in in-
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Brit nurse ‘a hero’
HEROIC: Val Kellett’s (inset) actions saved the young man’s life. tensive care. Ms Kellett stresses the importance of taking swift action to resuscitate and inter-
vene in drowning incidents. She advocates that: “Everyone should do resuscitation training.”
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Tanker driver dies in collision A FUEL tanker driver has died after his vehicle was in collision with a lorry carrying scrap metal - forcing the closure of a main road in Andalucia on Saturday. A Level One Emergency Plan was activated after the tanker, carrying diesel oil, was involved in a smash on the A-49 at km 80.9 in Huelva. The collision, just after 9.10am, left the driver of the tanker trapped in his cab and fuel leaking from the vehicle.
Firefighters reportedly had to cut the driver free but he did not survive. The road remained closed, with a diversion via the H-31, for several hours as the remaining fuel was transferred to another tanker and the emergency services cleared the vehicles from the road.
FUEL TANKER SMASH: The two vehicles involved in the fatal collision in Andalucia, Spain this morning.
DRUNK: Kiran Jagdev yelled, ‘we’re all going to die’ as her Jet2 flight landed.
‘We’re all going to die’ A PASSENGER who drunkenly cried out, “we’re all going to die” as her flight from Spain to the UK landed, appeared in court ahead of a possible jail sentence. Kiran Jagdev, 41, horrified passengers on a Jet2 flight after she had ‘fallen off the wagon’ while in Spain according to the British press. While on board the flight, which had been delayed by
three hours, Jagdev allegedly kicked the seat of the young girl sitting in front of her. It is claimed that the 41year-old caused one passenger to have a panic attack after she yelled as the aircraft came in to land. Five days before the incident Jagdev was arrested for assault and causing actual bodily harm in Tenerife during her short holiday on the island,
appearing in court and receiving a four-month custodial sentence suspended for two years. Jagdev has a history of convictions for drink-related offences dating back to 2010 according to the prosecutor, Leanne Summers. The former personal assistant from Leicester pleaded guilty to entering the Jet2 aircraft when drunk and has con-
fessed she was in ‘party mode’at the time of the incident. Reports suggest Jagdev consumed six to eight beers before boarding the plane and it is alleged that although the cabin crew refused to serve alcohol, she managed to continue drinking alcohol she had brought on board the flight from duty-free. Jagdev is due to return to court in November.
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GORED: Bullfighter Saul Jimenez Fortes (inset) on the opening day of an autumn festival in Madrid.
First day goring MALAGA bullfighter Saul Jimenez Fortes is recovering in hospital after being seriously gored on the opening day of an autumn festival in Madrid. The 28-year-old bullfighter was tossed in the air before being dragged along the floor as his green necktie became entangled round the bull’s horns.
The incident happened during the Autumn Fair at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid. The bull was eventually distracted away from Jimenez Fortes and he was carried from the ring by colleagues to immediate medical attention. Doctors have confirmed the ‘rupture of his right leg’ and
that the Malagueño will need surgery in the coming days. In a Tweet last night the bullfighter thanked ‘everyone for their support and God for being by his side.’ It’s not the first serious injury the bullfighter has suffered - the worst being a goring in the neck in 2015.
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Catalan vote - one year on by Joe Gerrard THE one-year anniversary of the Cataluña independence referendum took place last Monday, with pro-secession groups cutting roads across the region to mark the occasion. Protests have also taken place in towns and cities in Cataluña including in Barcelona. Leading pro-independence figures such as President Quim Torra and his predecessor Carles Puigdemont also commented on the anniversary of the vote which Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled was illegal. Protest groups, believed to be leftist independence supporters, began cutting roads leading to petrol stations and oil depots in a bid to cut off strategic points in the region. Streets in Barcelona and Lleida were also occupied. Demonstrators occupied Girona’s high speed railway station, with pictures on social media showing them sat on the rail line which had been covered in Catalan flags. Protesters also stormed a Spanish government office there and lowered Spain’s flag which they replaced with the Catalan ‘estelada’ banner. Rail links between Barcelona, Figueres and Girona were restored at around 10am on Monday. Quim Torra, Cataluña’s pro-independence
POLL ANNIVERSARY: The independence vote remains divisive. president, visited a polling station in Sant Julia de Ramis. Police had stopped voters including former president Puigdemont from voting there last year. Torra said that everything had begun last October 1 and that everything which had happened in the region since went back to the vote. “The lesson of October 1 and its values are what we need as we face the coming weeks and months,” Torra said.
Puigdemont said in a video message that supporters should not stray from the cause of Catalan independence. “The Catalan republic and its international recognition is the only possible way to live in a full democracy,” he said. It comes as a police report on the run up to the referendum made public this week showed officials were making an inventory of regional assets prior to the vote.
Catalan government officials Oriol Junqueras and Josep Lluis Salvado had drawn up a list of some 4,630 public properties around six months before the vote was held. Their value was estimated at more than €19.1 billion. Police claimed Catalan authorities planned to seize those assets in the immediate aftermath of a referendum victory to bolster the new republic’s accounts and to organise its institutional framework. Around 43 per cent of Catalan voters took part in the referendum last year, according to official polling data. Pictures of Spanish riot police attempting to stop voters casting their ballots were broadcast around the world, with 991 people left injured according to Catalan authorities. The referendum was previously ruled out by the Constitutional Court which argued Spanish law did not allow for independence referendums. More than 90 per cent of those who took part backed independence while almost 8 per cent voted against. Many of those opposed to secession refused to take part. Cataluña’s Generalitat declared independence from Spain days later. Madrid responded by placing the region under direct rule and issuing arrest warrants for Puigdemont and other pro-independence politicians, many of which remain imprisoned or in exile abroad.
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ECHR hears migration appeal By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S government has made its case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg over its treatment of migrants attempting to cross into its African enclaves.
A representative of the government told the court there had been no expulsions but that border guards in Ceuta and Melilla had faced violence from migrants attempting to enter. The ECHR is currently hearing an appeal made by
the Spanish government after it ruled that Spain had unlawfully made two forced or ‘hot’ returns of migrants in 2017. Rafael Leon, speaking on behalf of the government in Strasbourg, said there was a difference between those mi-
MIGRANTS APPEAL: The hearings are being held at the ECHR in Strasbourg.
grants fleeing wars such as that in Syria and ‘economic immigration’. Authorities did not have to afford the same protection to economic migrants as they did for refugees of wars and conflicts, Leon told the court. Leon claimed non-admission was not the same thing as expulsion. The government had to manage the flows of migrants in part because terrorists and organised criminals were taking advantage of them to gain access to Spain, he said. The appeal follows a case lodged by two plaintiffs, one
Malian and one Ivorian, who arrived in Morocco in March 2013 and stayed in a makeshift camp for nine months. They attempted to cross over the Melilla border into Spanish territory along with a group of other sub-Saharan migrants on August 13, 2014. The plaintiffs claimed Moroccan Border Police threw stones at them while they scaled several fences between the country and Melilla. Guardia Civil officers arrested them when they arrived in Spain and sent them back over the border.
Court documents state they did not have the opportunity to explain themselves and that they were denied access to lawyers, interpreters and medical assistance. The Malian and Ivorian plaintiffs entered Melilla again successfully on December 9 and October 23 respectively. They were then deported and filed a case against Spain at the ECHR over their treatment. The court ruled in their favour in 2017 but the Spanish government appealed. The hearings continue.
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By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S justice system is failing to stop gender violence, a judge claimed last week, after several deaths including one following a restraining order against a victim’s partner not being granted. Juan Luis Ibarra, chief justice at the Basque Country’s regional High Court, said the refusal of the restraining order on Maguette Mbeugou’s husband was failure ‘in capital letters.’ Mbeugou, 25, died after her throat was slit in Bilbao on Tuesday September 26. A court had turned down a request for a restraining order on her husband on the grounds she planned to move away with her children. Mbeugou was one of five people, three women and two children, who died in alleged domestic violence cases in Spain in the space of 48 hours. A total of 38 have died in gender violence-related cases so far this year, bringing the total of those killed to 962 since records began. A group representing female judges called on the government to adopt a 16-point plan
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Legal system ‘failing’ women Judge speaks out after spate of deaths
‘FAILING’: Legal rulings in gender violence cases have sparked outrage this year. designed to fight sexist violence and to back it with funding. Measures include increasing
education and awareness campaigns, particularly among children and young people. Lucia Aviles, a member of
the Female Judge Association of Spain (AMJE), said gender violence was a social problem and that the justice system was
only one part of that. “The justice system is failing, but we keep expecting the problem of sexist violence to be resolved by the justice system. when this problem goes beyond judges, prosecutors and lawyers,” Aviles said. Octavio Salazar, a legal gender issues specialist, said technical failures were being made which meant those at risk of violence were not getting the protection they needed. “Our current police and forensic-based tools are either non-existent, insufficient or deficient,” Salazar said. “There is a lack of credibility granted to women, which is part of a sexist legal culture that is still very much present among judges,” the specialist added. Flor de Torres, a gender violence prosecutor in Andalucia, said reforming offenders was
also proving difficult. “They don’t take in what they’ve done, and that is the basis for change.” she said. De Torres added between 50 and 60 per cent of restraining orders were broken, according to her own experience. The prosecutor said it was also difficult getting women to testify against their attackers. “They are not strong in this process. They are not empowered, they are scared. We cannot put all the moral weight on the victims,” she said. The comments come as protests against gender violence rulings have rocked Spain in recent months. Thousands of people took to the streets after five defendants in the La Manada (wolf pack) case were acquitted of rape and convicted of the lesser charge of sexual assault earlier this year.
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NEWS EXTRA How sweet! RED prawn ice cream triumphed at D*na, Denia’s gastronomic festival although other local dishes were less ground-breaking, with the accent on Paella Valenciana, muscatel grapes, tiger nuts and rice from the Pego-Oliva marsh.
One lane THE Orxa-Villalonga road is becoming narrower because of encroaching vegetation and weeds on the hard shoulder. Upkeep is so bad that in some places the road is only one lane wide, local residents complained.
Good crop PRIZED apples from La Sarga, which is between Alcoy and Jijona, are enjoying their best harvest for years owing to mild temperatures and rain at the right time, said growers who expect a one million-kilo crop.
Lifted off A 72-YEAR-OLD German man, who was out walking with a group, had to be airlifted from the cliff path above the Llebeig Cove in Benitachell after he was overcome by vertigo and had a panic attack.
Buzz off HIGHER temperatures, increased humidity and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are creating perfect conditions for plagues of insects which could threaten Alicante Province’s agriculture, which earns an annual €2 billion, growers warned.
Fair dos AN Alicante judge ordered Aspe Town Hall to compensate a Local Police officer with €1,900, plus €500 costs, for refusing him accrued breastfeeding leave following his transfer from Rojales after his wife gave birth.
by Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S government has published information on the earnings and assets of current and former officials as part of an effort to increase transparency amidst corruption allegations levelled against ministers. The figures, published in the government’s Official Gazette, showed there are currently three millionaires in the Spanish cabinet. Isabel Celaa, a spokesperson for the government, said: “This government is really moving forward on the path of
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Government’s top earners transparency, which it believes is the only way to advance in democracy.” Foreign minister Josep Borrell was the wealthiest in terms of declared earnings with €2.77 million. Isabel Celaa, who is also education minister, came second with €1.62 million. They were followed by science minister Pedro Duque who has around €1.5 million in assets. Duque’s tax
arrangements have recently come under scrutiny and the official has been dogged by allegations that he has not paid some property taxes, which he denies. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has some €343,000 in assets on the books and liabilities of €192,000. Former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who Sanchez ousted following a no-confidence motion in June, has €1.54 million in declared assets.
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Ex-Catalan leader to launch new party By Joe Gerrard THE former President of Cataluña is set to launch a new pro-independence party this October with himself in the top job. Carles Puigdemont, who
remains in Belgium after leaving Spain following last year ’s secession push, has reportedly scheduled the launch of the National Appeal for the Republic party for October 27. The date is the one-year
anniversary of the failed independence declaration. The declaration followed a secession referendum on October 1 that Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled was illegal. Both resulted in direct
rule being imposed on the region and several pro-independence lawmakers being arrested or leaving Spain. Puigdemont’s new party is due to meet on October 27 for its founding conven-
tion. It is set to hold its first party congress in December ahead of local and European elections in May 2019 and claims to have around 50,000 supporters. Toni Morral, a spokesperson for the party, said the
PARTY PLANS: Puigdemont (left) is set to lead the new group.
party aimed to carry out the mandate given to Catalan lawmakers in the referendum. “Once the goal of independence is achieved the organisation will have no further purpose and plans to dissolve,” Morral said. The new party also reportedly has the backing of Quim Torra, Puigdemont’s successor as Catalan President, and imprisoned proindependence campaigner Jordi Sanchez. Sources close to the party claimed its roughly 50,000 supporters were currently divided across their existing political entities. Puigdemont looks set to remain in Belgium as he is still wanted in Spain on rebellion charges in connection with last year ’s independence push. He was previously evading a European Arrest Warrant until it was dropped after a German court ruled out his extradition to Spain on rebellion charges.
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New name, new look
OLD IMAGE: Dilapidated properties have been demolished. THE 560,000-square metre Armanello parcel has been given a new name, Ensanche Levante, in line with its new role. Benidorm’s largest plot of unbuilt land is now called the Levante Extension, shaking off its former image of squatters and petty crime when the last dilapidated properties were bulldozed. The original development, halted for 15 years, has been modified and landowners are getting down to business by submitting an initial document to Benidorm Town Hall
and the regional government, the Generalitat. “We have been very scrupulous, instructing the experts who drew up the submission to include all the suggestions received from b o th ad m inis tra tions ,” the la ndow ne rs stressed to the local Spanish media. Once the drafted project has been cleared by all the departments involved, the first environmental evaluation stage can be completed, after which the Plan Parcial planning formalities may start.
Royalty changes a worry LOCAL hotels fear that changes in the Intellectual Property law will increase overheads. A 200-room, four-star hotel pays between €20,000 and €25,000 a year in audiovisual performing rights, but revising tariffs could
multiply this by eight or even 10, the Hosbec hoteliers’ association warned. “We’re talking about a lot of money,” Hosbec sources said, predicting that the proposed changes could compromise the sector’s viability.
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Golf star AGUSTIN CANOVAS from the Alfaz-Albir Golf Club will be playing in the final of the Audi Movistar+ Tour 2018 that will be held on October 27 and 28. He qualified for the tournament after obtaining excellent results in matches at Villaitana (Finestrat), Saladaña (Burgos) and La Faisanera (Segovia) in the Senior category.
OCTOBER 9 (Tuesday) is Valencia Day although Altea Town Hall’s celebrations begin a day earlier in Plaza de la Pau. From 5pm onwards, there will be two hours of instructive workshops with a performance by the Trobaversos group, as well as a dance workshop from the Bellaguarda Tradicions group. There will also be a merienda-tea for participants. The 20th edition of the traditional October 9 race begins the next day at 10am in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento with a five and a 10-kilometre version plus several categories for children. The day will be finished off with the play Joanot which starts at the Centro Social at 8pm.
Dressing up for the fiestas AS next month’s fiestas approach, Alfaz Town Hall as usual invited residents to decorate their balconies. “This year there are three cash prizes of €200, €100 and €50 and there will be illuminations in the decorated streets,” said Fiestas councillor Marisa Cortes. Themes and decoration are unrestricted although the ornamentation should not obstruct pedestrians or traffic. “The jury will take originality and craftsmanship into consideration, as well as the use of recycled material,” Cortes added. The principal objective is to add to the fiesta and encourage resi-
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Something to celebrate
FIESTAS: Alfaz’s patron, Santisimo Cristo del Buen Acierto. dents to adorn their streets during the November 7-10 fiestas in honour of the town’s patron, Santisimo Cristo del Buen Acierto.
“The competition enhances the fiestas,” the councillor said. Those interested in taking part should contact the Fiestas depart-
ment located on the ground floor at the town hall or register on the colectivos@lalfas.com email address.
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IMPROVEMENTS to the Escandinavia Park in Alfaz are progressing on schedule, the town hall revealed. The park has been weeded and cleared of unwanted vegetation, trees pruned or lopped and storm drains upgraded to prevent rainwater from accumulating during bad weather. Mayor Vicente Arques, accompanied by Dolores Albero and Oscar Perez, Training and Technical Services councillors respectively, visited the park which is being transformed by members of an Escoles d’Ocupacio Et Formem programme.
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Training scheme clears park
ON SCHEDULE: Mayor and councillors at the Escandinavia park. They are taking part in a â‚Ź199,830 scheme subsidised by the Generalitat
which combines work and training for those who would otherwise have diffi-
culty in finding employment or belong to vulnerable social groups.
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Lower bills JOINING the provincial council’s energy scheme ha s s a ve d A lfa z Tow n H a ll €4,000 a month since October 2017. The last plenary council meeting recently voted in favour of continuing the D iputa c ion agreement and the town hall confirmed a €2.07 million fixed-tariff contract with Iberdrola for a two-year supply of 100 pe r c e nt of re ne w a ble energy.
Such a lot to see VICENTE ESCRIG, director of Alfaz’s Casa de Cultura and a seasoned traveller, recently presented his travel journal. Entitled ‘What an Alfasino saw, felt and lived on visiting the Seven Wonders of the Modern World,’ the journal covers Escrig’s travels between 1979 and 2015. He visited the Coliseum in Rome, the Great Wall of China, Cusco (Peru), Chichen Itza (Mexico), Petra (Jordan), the Taj Mahal and the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de
Janeiro. “Seven places that are as different as they are beautiful have left a personal mark on me,” Escrig confessed. “Visiting them has enriched me,” he said, ranking the Great Wall, Machu Picchu in Cusco and Petra first, second and third in his personal order of preference. Indefatigable Escrig is now finalising his next adventure, a journey that will take him across the Atlantic to the West Coast of the United States.
Meeting a wide audience THE municipal initiative Visit Altea celebrated World Tourism Day by reaching 32,000 people. The World Tourism Organisation chose the Tourism and digital transformation as its theme this year, and Altea’s participation centred on four transmissions on Facebook Live. The broadcasts were presented by Jennifer Gomez and Pablo Perez from Altea’s Tourist Info office who introduced viewers to different parts of Altea, beginning with the L’Espigo beach. This was followed by visits to Bellaguarda, where Altea’s oldest existing buildings are located, the Port and the Church Square in the Old Town. The Facebook Live conducted tours were seen by 32,097 with 1,681 people following internet links to Altea publications. There were 954 ‘likes’ and comments and 5,650 clicks on videos that were viewed for a total of 2,511 minutes. “Considering that this was
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PABLO PEREZ: Introduction to L’Espigo beach. the first time we have carried out an activity like this, the results were very favourable. All the comments from users were most positive and spoke well of Altea,” said Anna Alvado who heads the town hall’s Tourism department.
“As one of the world’s principal transversal economic sectors, tourism has to go hand-in-hand with telecommunications and new technologies to succeed in destination-marketing,” the councillor added.
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Perfect day for a swim
PEÑON RACE: Swimmers ready for the off. A RECORD 502 swimmers, six with disabilities, took part in the fifth Circuit of the Peñon de Ifach. The participants came from all over Spain, including the Baleares and Canary Islands, to test themselves against the 3.2 kilometres between the Cala Raco to the Playa de la Fosa. The weather conditions were splendid, the water temperature was good and the sea conditions perfect for swimming. From the moment the swimmers set off at 8.35am it was obviously going to be a rapid and hard-fought race, with the swimmers initially grouped together. As they reached the outer face of the Peñon,
Traffic plan CA LPE To wn Ha l l h as awarde d a €25,955 contrac t , su b si d i se d b y the European Development Fund, t o d r a f t a Su s tainable Ur b a n Tr a ffic Plan th a t c a n c o m b in e efficiency with sustainability. The first step will involve collecting a comprehensive compilation of information provid i n g g u i d e l i n e s fo r all future traffic and mobility regu l a t i o n s wi t h i n th e tow n, m u n i c i p a l so urc e s said.
the peloton stretched out to form four groups with six swimmers hugging the side of the huge outcrop while the majority preferred the open water. The last metres were the most decisive and just 15 metres from the finish, Carlos Cuesta from Club Natacion l’Alcudia took the lead to come in first with a time of 41 minutes, 46 seconds. There were six seconds between him and second-placed Oscar Carnero, (independent) who finished six seconds ahead of Vicente Alonso (Club de Natacion Master Morvedre) who was third. The first woman to cross the line, Soraya Pelaez, finished in 42 minutes, 34 seconds and was also fourth overall.
New site for palms PA LM tre e s re move d from Calpe’s Calle La Niña last April will soon be lining the tow n’s beaches. Employees from the town hall’s Environment and Beaches department a re tra ns pla nting the trees in groups of three a long the A re na l-B ol and Fossa beaches. They will provide natural shady areas for both promenades, municipal sources explained, and will be sited where there is already a controlled supply of irrigation water. The 50 e xa mple s of Wa s hingtonia filife ra w e re re move d w he n C a lle La N iña w a s resurfaced and taken to a plot of municipal land. H e re the y ha ve re mained until they could put out new roots, ready for transplanting elsewhere in the town.
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Rain didn’t stop play H EAV Y ra in a lmos t c a nc e lle d Te ula da Moraira Fishing Club’s third match of the Winter League but eventually eased off. Members finally had three hours on the River J uc a r a lthough he a vy w inds blow ing upstream made casting on the be nd of the rive r tricky. C a tc he s w e re s poradic although Vic Wills headed the leader board by the da y’s e nd w ith nine fish. The c lub is a lw a ys happy to welcome new members and for further informa tion c onta c t Fra nk Pove y on 966 490 338, email frank. povey@btopenworld.co m or call Ray Craig on 966 492 083.
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POSIDONIA: Vital to marine environment A RECENT report maintained that moored boats are less harmful to underwater Neptune Grass than previously believed. This seaweed - Posidonia oceanica - is vital to local marine life and Moraira’s underwater meadows have MORE than 200 business people and entrepreneurs from all over the Valencian Community attended the Third Start-Up Seminar held at the Teulada-Moraira Auditorium. The entire morn-
special protection. Now the boating and yachting sectors maintain that pleasure craft anchoring in Marina Alta bays and coves are less harmful than environmentalists claim. Seventy-one per cent are under 10 metres long and 91 per
cent are less than 13 metres, having practically no impact on Neptune Grass. Outfall from wastewater treatment plants has a more negative effect on the Marina Alta’s marine life in general and Posidonia oceanica in particular, the sector declared.
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ing was a great success, particularly the workshops, which were over-subscribed, municipal sources revealed, prompting the organisers’ to announce an increased number for the next edition.
Helium scare at clinic THREE employees at a private clinic in Teulada were evacuated following a helium escape. The leak was caused by a broken hose in the cooling system used for the magnets in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment. Firemen from the Denia and Benissa brigades, who were the first to arrive on the scene and moved the
employees to safety, found that at one point the concentration of helium had reached 80 per cent. The gas is principally dangerous because it displaces oxygen, the firemen explained later, and the room with the MRI equipment and the remainder of the building had to be thoroughly aired before the employees were allowed to return.
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TEULADA-MORAIRA’S Alzheimer’s Week began with workshops, talks and other events organised by AFA, the local association that assists those with Alzheimer’s and their families. It concluded with the fourth Charity March and, despite the hot weather, more than 200 took part in the march which started and finished at Moraira’s Castillo.
A burnt-out case Ecopark was ‘not habitual’ and had practically tripled over the last year. Teulada-Moraira, together with Calpe, can take longer to compost its own agricultural and garden waste after Seprona closed down the disused quarry formerly serving both towns. Teulada-Moraira is now sending rubbish destined for composting to Benissa. T h e s e l a rg e r a m o u n t s , which included highly inflammable tree prunings,
helped to fuel the fire that at one time threatened a local animal shelter. Days later, firefighters explained that the fire was impossible to extinguish and the only solution was to allow it to burn itself out once they had prevented it from spreading further. All that remained were the smouldering ashes of organic material, they said. Manipulating this would only feed the fire with more oxygen, they said, meanwhile ruling out the possiPhoto credit: Benissa town hall
GARDEN waste from Teulada-Moraira contributed to the fire at the Benissa Ecopark that was still smouldering almost two weeks later. Referring to the causes of the fire, Benissa mayor Abel Cardona quoted the fire brigade, attributing the spontaneous combustion of composting material. Neither were the circumstances normal, Cardona continued, as the amount of vegetation, garden and agricultural waste entering the
ECOPARK FIRE: Allowed to extinguish itself.
bility of extinguishing it with water to avoid ‘problematic environmental consequences’ caused by billowing smoke.
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TWENTY-FIVE diving teams took part in the 11th edition of the Open Fotosub Geas underwater photography competition held in Moraira and Benissa. The three winning collections were submitted by David Mocholi and Inma Zafra, followed by Yeray Delgado and Hector Ripolles who took second place and Jose Zica and Lucia Vecina in third.
RAF centenary talk THE RAF, the world’s oldest independent air force, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To mark this important anniversary, the leaders of the Moraira-Teulada U3A’s Art and History Group, organised a special talk for its members. This was held at the usual venue, the La Senieta theatre in Moraira, where members of the Royal Air Force Association arranged flags associated with the RAF on the stage. Brian Nichols, who organised and started the very successful Art and History Group 10 years ago with the help of other committee members,
gave the talk. Before Brian spoke, there was a brief ceremony during which retired RAF pilot and Wing Commander, Colin McNae, presented the RAF Association flag to retired Group Captain Robert Hunt who placed the flag with those already on display. Approximately 100 members of the Art and History Group attended Brian’s talk, which commenced with an outline of the history of flying. This started with the famous Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, and their flights at Kitty Hawk (North Carolina) in December 1903.
Brian described the introduction of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, which preceded the formation of the Royal Air Force in 1918, before covering in some detail the 1940 Battle of Britain. Following the talk members watched an interesting film, which included almost all aspects of the Battle of Britain and featured original footage between the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the RAF and the opposing German forces. At the end of the lecture U3A members met up in the local park for drinks of cava and wine to celebrate Art and History Group’s 10th anniversary.
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Rates cut TEULADA-MORAIRA Council voted unanimously in favour of lowering the IBI rates during the last plenary meeting. Councillors belonging to the Partido Popular, which controls the town hall, approved the proposal to pay outstanding suppliers’ bills without the backing of other parties, while the local socialist party opposed plans to eliminate paid Blue Zone parking.
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Local talent on catwalk ESTHER CANET, the young Moraira dress designer, has a catwalk show on Sunday during Alicante Fashion Week. Canet wants her designs to be worn, she told the local Spanish media. “I don’t like the way that runway fashion has evolved. I want the woman who falls in love with a design of mine on the catwalk to wear it in everyday life,” she said. Leni Valles and Paloma Buhlmann, also from Moraira, will model her clothes.
OKTOBERFEST: Last year’s celebration.
Munich comes to Moraira TOMORROW, Friday, sees the start of the Oktoberfest in the Les Sorts car park in Moraira. The annual beer festival, which continues until Sunday has been organised by the Teulada 2019 Fiestas committee and Moraira’s 2019 Festeros. Their committees’ respective presidents Juan Serer and Javier Bisquert will broach the first barrel of 7,000 litres of beet at 12 noon although the marquee opens at 10am tomorrow. On Saturday and Sunday it opens at 12 noon and carries on
for as long as anyone can take it. Food will be served from mid-day until midnight, with four different types of beer available, including the wellknown Paulaner brand. There will be traditional German music throughout the day until DJ Oscar takes over at night and raffle tickets for a trip to Germany will be on sale. For those reluctant to bid the Oktoberfest farewell, Alex Femenia and Mitch van Staveren will be DJ-ing from midnight on Monday in the same place.
Snuggle in underground LOCAL smugglers allegedly once hid merchandise behind the drystone walls of agricultural terraces. Centuries later, Valencian company Zaya 2014 has found another use for terracing and hopes to build a 6,000-square metre hotel below it in TeuladaMoraira. Alicante’s Territorial Development Committee recently declared the five-star Wine Spa Las Viñas, constructed on non-building land, to be of Community Interest with the proviso that the bancales and drystone walling are untouched and steps taken to recover Teulada-Moraira’s vine-growing tradition. Fifty-nine luxury suites will be built beneath a 43,256-square metre plot of land with windows and balconies replacing the stone
terracing. Only the reception and spa areas will be visible. The hillside to be excavated for the hotel is located between Teulada and Benitachell, facing Moraira and the sea. The complex on nolonger terraced land that was abandoned years ago, will be devoted to agri-tourism and the promoters plan to create a bodega and bottle their own wine. The spa will specialise in therapies based on muscatel grapes and wine. The promoters now await the go-ahead from the next plenary council meeting, and although the Partido Popular, which controls the town hall, has not yet revealed its response, the local PSOE has already announced its opposition to the project.
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Stormy weather A MEDIUM-SIZED pleasu r e boat ran aground at Javea’s Playa de la Grava after coming loose from its mooring when heavy seas broke its an c h o r d u r i n g th e first storm of the autumn. Meanwhile, swimmers who initially ignored the warning Red Flag rapidly left the water when Red Cross lifesavers told them they risked €750 fines.
Read all about it! THE Original Charity Library is holding a massive book sale on Saturday October 13 from 10am to 4pm. Maintaining, ‘It’s never too soon to get your Christmas reads’ they have put together a fantastic selection of contemporary novels that will sell at four for €1 or 50 cents each outside the Iceland Overseas Supermarket. There will also be a great range of cookery, art, craft and children’s books, so browse the stalls and pick up a page-turner or ask the friendly librarians for that special book. The Original Charity Library is situated in Javea Park and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm. There are always stalls outside the
Library with lots of books for sale, but you c a n a ls o join for only €30 a year. The Library supports the Books2Africa proje c t a nd ha s la unc he d a n a ppe a l to c lie nts to he lp fina nc e the tra ns port of books by making a contribution, however small, or perhaps even sponsoring a box of books for €10. There are collection tins waiting for generous donations at the Library in Javea Park a nd the Shop on C a rre r de N a nc y 1, in Javea’s Arenal For more information please visit the www.charityshoplibrary.com web page or contact them at info@charityshoplibrary.com.
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Perfect recipe for U3A dinner WHAT could be better than a good meal in a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean and chatting with good friends? It prove d to be the pe rf ect r eci pe f or Javea U3A members as they returned from the summer break to resume the popular Dining Out group. The get-together in Javea Port was the first Dining Out event organised by new group leaders Mallory and Christine Glover,
who have taken over from long-time leaders Peter and Pauline Speer. It was a highly-successful debut, with the 64 di ner s agr eei ng t hey had a spl endi d evening. The next Di ni ng Out m eal wi l l be on Thursday, October 25. Full details of Dining Out events and other Javea U3A activities are on the website www.u3ajavea.org
Pines laid waste ADULT pines have been cut down in Rebaldi, one of Javea’s last heavily-wooded zones. Earlier the town hall asked the owners, a development company, to thin the dense woodland to reduce the fire risk, municipal sources explained. The company began felling before summer, later leaving the trees to block a popular path. Felling has resumed and up to 300 adult pines are piled up on the lower section of Rebaldi, once zoned for development but reclassified as woodland.
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‘Auditorium will go ahead’ pledge JAVEA Town Hall rescinded its contract with the company engaged to build the local theatre-auditorium. Joca, the company that put in the winning bid for the tender, undertook to construct the building for €2.4 million but almost immediately asked for more cash. It was needed to reinforce the building against earthquake, Joca maintained. Nine months after the contract was awarded there is only a large excavated hole where the foundations for auditorium should be starting to emerge. The town hall has finally taken steps to cancel its deal with the company, which has been
given 10 days to appeal. “We do not intend to sit back, doing nothing,” said Javea’s mayor Jose Chulvi, who confirmed that the Joca’s €98,998 deposit will revert to the municipality. Both the mayor and Culture councillor Quico Moragues insisted that the auditorium would still be built. Although the first tender had ended in failure they were still as excited by - and commited to - the project, they declared. Rescinding the Joca contract also demonstrated that the town hall did not intend to cave in to pressure and would not increase any estimate “by even one cent,” Chulvi declared.
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The real star product FOR the second year runn i n g D e n i a ’s M a r i n e t a Cassiana beach was the centre of the D*na gastronomic festival. Denia was living up to its status as a Unesco Crea t i v e G a s t r o n o m i c C i t y, said the region’s Tourism chief Francesc Colomer as h e a p p l a u d e d D * n a ’s aims. “This festival expresses the sentiments of a territor y, t h e q u a l i t y o f i t s c u i sine, its products and commitment to Mediterranean style. The event celebrates the resources of
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o u r r e g i o n , o u r h i s t o r y, our gastronomic narrative and cosmopolitan profile,” Colomer declared. Michelin-starred local chef Quique Dacosta explained that participating chefs had been asked to share their favourite ingredient. “But the star product and the reason for this festival’s existence are the people who are being introduced to gastronomic knowledge and our inherited cultural wealth by some of Spain’s most important chefs.”
Vanishing links with the past TWO buildings in Denia’s Calle Diana, both almost a century old, are likely to disappear. One is the Domenech building, a former sawmill, originally included in the municipal catalogue but later omitted. There is nothing to prevent its demoli-
tion, municipal sources admitted. Fifty metres away in the same street, only the nominally-protected façade remains of the El Penal building. Although shored-up, it is in such bad condition that there are fears it could eventually collapse.
No charge BARS and restaurants will not be charged the usual municipal tax when their outdoor terraces are affected by roadworks as happened during the recent remodelling of Calle La Mar. The council voted at the last plenary meeting to modify by-laws which will enable the town hall to waive the fee on these occasions.
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soned with different ingredients, so you can try different aspects of our gastronomy. Always with products from the area, fresh and seasonal vegetables. Restaurant La Seu is one of the Calle’s essentials. In addition to working with the freshest fish, and La Seu (C/Loreto 59 ) make their own salted fish themselves. What
clearly denotes a respect for their product and a love for work well done. La Seu could be characterized as recovering the traditional recipes of our gastronomy and reinventing them in a contemporary way. The experiences proposed in La Seu pivot on concepts and designs based on the attachment to the land and the eternal learning,
which emerges from the admiration for other cultures and procedures: “The construction of our dishes has a harmonious order that reconciles tradition and innovation,” says Diana Cervera, its Chef and manager. Mediterranean spaces, authentic and unique, configured diaphanously. The light and transparency are the main features, communicating kitchen and dining room, to establish a direct communication between the kitchen and the diner. Its interior courtyards are fresh and cheerful, full of light and vegetation, one of the most outstanding spaces for its diners. The fresh and local product, together with the influence of traditional cuisine, make a restaurant that combines the attractiveness of its different rooms, with the quality and presentation of its dishes. All an experience for the senses. RESERVE YOUR TABLE: Ca Pepa Teresa www.calapepateresa.com info@calapepateresa.com facebook: @capepa.teresa instagram: @capepateresa C/Loreto, 23 Dénia Tel. 965 78 45 47 Els Tomassets Calle Loreto, 35 Denia, Valenciana, Spain @elstomassets.denia Tel: 966 43 25 60 Restaurante La Seu www.laseu.es Tel: 96 642 44 78 Calle Loreto, 59 (Dénia) Alicante restaurantesendenia@gmail.com
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4 - 10 October 2018 IN previous articles we have commented on the possibility of recovering money lost in the offplan purchase of new homes where the developer has disappeared or has become insolvent. According to the applicable law, (until recently, Law 57/68), the banks receiving in accounts opened by the developers, which knew that they were payments on account for the purchase of properties to be built off-plan would be responsible for returning the money paid with interest. This was possible if the money was deposited without the accounts being treated as special accounts, especially if there was no control over the movement of money in and out and if there was no insurance or bank guarantee in place. That law 57/68 was substituted by Law 20/2015, which offers buyers less protection, but when properly used, provides sufficient guarantees in case the properties are not built to get the money paid back. In this article, we want to talk about the decision of the Supreme Court 33/2018 of January 24, which is now quoted
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Recovering lost money on Off-Plan Property Purchase Carlos Baos We can help you. daily by Spanish banks in court hearings on this subject in order to try to avoid their obligations. Banks argue that the Supreme Court has declared that if the buyers paid the money to a different bank than the bank that gave the general bank guarantee line, or paid through a lawyer or agent or currency broker, the bank should not be considered responsible for refunding the money if a problem arises because it cannot know who made the payment. We must clarify this court decision, as the truth is that in that initial case, the bank which was sued and was declared not liable, actually complied with the law 57/68, (which does not happen often) because it had a bank
guarantee line, had opened a special account, controlled all income and expenses of said account, gave guarantees to all those who paid in to the special account and requested that payments be made into the special account. Just in that one specific case, the Supreme Court concluded that the bank complied with the law, and that the claimants, who paid into the account of a different bank (knowing that it was not the special account), do not have the right to get the money back because their payments were made outside the possibility of real control of the guarantor bank. Conclusion: New purchases: If you are going to buy a property from a developer, off-plan, it is essential that you have full details of the special account, know which the guarantor bank is, obtain a certificate confirming that your money will be guaranteed and
that you make the payments correctly. Recovery of money lost in buying new property or offplan. If you lost the money paid in the purchase of an off-plan property, you must be aware that it is not correct for anyone to state that if you paid to a different bank, or through a lawyer or a currency exchange broker, you cannot claim. To establish responsibility it will be necessary to analyse the circumstances of the case to see whether the bank fulfilled the obligations of law 57/68 and to decide who had the real control of the payments, etc. If you wish to buy a new property off-plan from a developer in Spain or recover the money lost, contact us and we will help you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.
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NEWS EXTRA Fire drill ALICANTE Province fire brigades were called out 2,487 times between June 15 and September 15, attending to 897 fires. Other emergencies included the 74 occasions when they dealt with beehives and wasps’ nests.
Bird deaths SWIFTS, swallows, pigeons and sparrows have been found dead for no apparent reason in the centre of Elda, leading biologists to suspect over-chlorinated water in fountains, high temperatures, insecticides or poison to kill strays.
Crime wave A TOTAL of 123 crimes were reported in Callosa between January and August 2018, an increase on 2017 which registered 111 offences, although arrests increased from 53 last year to 67 in 2018.
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Saudi war backing claims By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S former conservative Partido Popular (PP) government put the country at risk internationally by selling arms to and backing Saudi Arabia over the Yemen conflict, a current minister has claimed. Defence Minister Margarita Robles said the PP left Spain in a ‘very bad’ position over what she alleged was its secret backing of t h e S a u d i s i n t h e Ye m e n C i v i l War. The support and sale of arms to Riyadh damaged Spain’s credibility, Robles added. The minister’s comments follow Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s defence of the sale of some 400 bombs to the Saudis last month. It also comes as it was revealed that the Saudis are among the leading buyers of Spanish made arms. R o b l e s s a i d t h e P P ’s c u r r e n t leader Pablo Casado should acknowledge his party’s role in what she claimed was the tainting of Spain’s international credibility
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WAR CLAIMS: Robles (inset) said the PP had backed the Saudis while in power. with its support for the Saudis. The support had gone against the values of the United Nations (UN), she added. “I see that it seems there were secret agreements to support wars
in some countries. These agreements put Spain at risk,” Robles said. Robles previously suspended the sale of hundreds of bombs to the Saudis over concerns they
could be used in the Yemen Civil War. The government later backtracked on the cancellation in an effort to save a €1.8 billion contract to build five corvettes for the Royal Saudi Navy. The state-backed company Navatia is currently building the vessels and around 6,000 jobs were said to be riding on it. P P d e p u t i e s i n S p a i n ’s p a r l i a ment accused Robles of being a ‘danger ’ to Spaniards due to her actions over the contract. Maria Jose Garcia Pelayo, of the P P, s a i d R o b l e s h a d b e e n ‘ i r r e sponsible’ in her decision making. “You have been discredited as a minister and you have contaminated your government, the country and Navatia. Apologise,” she said. Last year a total of €496 million arms exports to the Saudis were authorised and €270.2 million-worth was delivered to the country. Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer of arms if European Union (EU) and NATO countries are discounted.
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BURIAL: Franco’s remains may be buried at Almudena Cathedral.
Franco’s burial plans by Tara Rippin IF the remains of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco are exhumed, his family want him to be buried in the crypt of the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. The government last month approved the removal of his body from the Valley of the Fallen where he has remained since his death in 1975. The decision was made to put an end to a situation which the parliament described as an ‘atrocious anomaly.’ The majority of deputies validated the decree which was approved in August during a
meeting presided by the socialist Pedro Sanchez to fulfil a promise he made when he took office in June, to comply with the Law of Historical Memory. Franco’s grandchildren, who opposed the move, have since put their wishes to officials, requesting that in the event of an exhumation, ‘the coffin must be delivered immediately’ to his family in the Basilica of the controversial monumental complex. This is so that ‘after the funeral honours and corresponding religious services, to give them a Christian burial in the crypt where they have the corresponding right to internment.’
Gibraltar deal on horizon WITH Brexit talks entering their advanced stages, the European Commission (EC) has made clear its desire for a deal over Gibraltar to be reached in time. Up until now the issue has been dealt with largely between Spain and the United Kingdom, but the Commission is becoming more involved in order to finalise an agreement for the British Overseas Territory. Both Madrid and London are seeking to protect the rights of their citizens ie Gibraltarians who work in Spain and Spaniards who work in the British territory, even if the UK ends up with a no-deal Brexit. Last week the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, held a meeting in Brussels with British representatives over the issue and his deputy, Sabine Weyand, confirmed the bloc’s complete support for Spain.
CRITICAL POINT: All sides want to reach a workable deal. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also exploring ways to reduce the wealth gap between inhabitants of Gibraltar and neighbouring Campo de Gibraltar, in view of the latter ’s high rates of unemployment and poverty. He also wants to see lower business tax rates in Gibraltar, stronger environmental laws and a tobacco smuggling clampdown. Negotiators on all sides are planning a deal that will
be annexed to the overall Brexit agreement, as well as a memorandum of understanding on bilateral issues. In a recent speech to the UN which covered global challenges including security, climate change and migration, Sanchez expressed his wish for a relationship that ‘creates prosperity and benefits for all of the region, the Gibraltarians and obviously the wider area of the Campo de Gibraltar’.
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CONTROVERSIAL: Many Russians opposed the plans to change the retirement age.
Lawmakers pass pension age hike MEMBERS of Russia’s parliament have passed a bill to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 for men and 60 to 63 for women amidst widespread opposition. State Duma deputies voted the bill through with 332 votes in favour and 83 against. It must now be approved by the Federal Council, the parliament’s upper house, before President Vladimir Putin signs it into law.
Sport doping appeal THE Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has opened a case after Russia’s athletics association launched an appeal against a decision to extend its suspension over state-sponsored doping. CAS said it was looking at whether to void the international athletics body’s (IAAF) decision to prolong the ban. Lifting it would let Russians compete globally for first time since 2015.
Military air drills MORE than 100 warplanes from Russia’s air force and six of its allies began taking part in joint air defence drills last Thursday. Rus-
sia’s Defence Ministry said their planes and those from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikstan and Uzbekistan performed exercises simulating searching for and destroying hostile aircraft.
Police ‘torture’ claim OFFICERS with a Sverdlovsk region police force have been accused of torturing teenagers suspected of thefts to force confessions. The families of two boys and one girl claimed officers hit them, with the allegations following those of prison guards torturing inmates earlier this year.
Protest video backlash A LAWMAKER has called for feminism to be criminalised after footage posted online showed an activist throwing diluted bleach on men ‘manspreading’ on the St Petersburg metro. Vitaly Milonov said feminism was “insanity” while Anna Dovgalyuk, the maker of the video, said the act of men spreading their legs in public was “disgusting”. She said her protest was largely staged.
Busy beaver AROUND 1,500 people in an Altai village were left without electricity last week after a beaver chewed through a tree which fell onto and knocked out a power line. A subsidiary of the MRSK power grid, which supplies the Soltonsky district, said the beaver had committed ‘sabotage’ when it felled the tree. It took two hours to restore power supplies and trace the animal, the company added.
CHEWED OFF: A beaver felled the tree.
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Funding change THE European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing ILUNION with €35 million in financing in order to create jobs for people with disabilities and investi n g i n i m p r o v i n g e n e rg y e ff i ciency. This is the first loan made by the EIB to a social economy enterprise in Spain and it receives the backing of the Investment Plan for Europe, known as the Juncker Plan. ILUNION is a group of companies run by the ONCE Foundation, and has social principles.
4 - 10 October 2018 This is the number of applications that mail company Correos has received for its latest batch of job vacancies, which totals 2,295.
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May takes axe to tax PRIME MINISTER of the UK, Theresa May, pitched post-Brexit Britain as a ‘low tax and smart regulation’ economy in a speech to business leaders in New York, promising the lowest rate of corporation tax in the G20. The Conservative leader told the Bloomberg Global Business Forum that the UK will be ‘unequivocally probusiness’ when it leaves the European Union. Business leaders have become increasingly frustrated with the UK government over the uncertainty around its Brexit plans, and what they regard as
by Tom Woods insufficient planning for a no-deal Brexit. The acrimonious summit in Salzburg, Austria, saw EU leaders reject Theresa May’s Brexit plan, prompting her to issue a stern riposte in which she said: “I have treated the EU with nothing but respect and the UK expects the same.” But Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General of the Confederation of British Industry, has warned:
“With time slipping away, employers and employees alike need to see constructive dialogue. “Pragmatism must come before politics. Every day lost in rhetoric is lost investment and lost jobs.” But the prime minister sought to provide assurances to businesses and said: “You will access service industries and a financial centre in London that are the envy of the world: the best universities, strong institutions, a sound approach to public finance and a consistent and dependable approach to high standards but intelligent regulation.”
BANKINTER has signed an agreement with Smart Holdco, of Apollo Global Management, to acquire the banking operations of EVO Banco in Spain and its consumer credit affiliate in Ireland, Avantcard. The deal does not include the purchase of EVO Finance, the group’s financial arm in Spain, and it is still pending approval from official bodies and regulators. The parties have agreed not to make the financial terms of the deal public, as the final price will be determined by the customers, transferred balances and excess capital.
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New chief BANCO Santander has announced that Andrea Orcel will succeed Jose Antonio Alvarez as its Chief Executive at the beginning of 2019, saying that “he brings a strong track record in managing diverse teams across Europe and the Americas.”
Ride row RUSSIAN REVOLUTION: Mikhail Fridman is considering a Dia takeover. MIKHAIL FRIDMAN, who broke into Spain’s biggest supermarket chain Dia in July 2017 with a 10 per cent stake in the company, has now almost tripled his presence. Having increased his stake to 29 per cent via Letter One Investment, Fridman is on the brink of the 30 per cent threshold after which regulations dictate that he would need to launch an offer for 100 per cent of the company. Fridman controls 15 per cent of Dia in shares, and the remaining 14 per cent through fi-
nancial derivatives. The Russian investor initially paid €320 million for his 10 per cent share of the company, well above its current market value. With Dia’s Chief Executive Ricardo Curras having been replaced by Antonio Coto in August, Dia has announced a new strategic plan for the autumn. This will involve new business models, the remodelling of stores, the development of e-commerce, and an ambitious digital transformation plan.
THOUSANDS of drivers for ride-hailing services U b e r a n d C a b i f y, w a v i n g flags and chanting slogans such as ‘we want to work,’ have marched down Madrid’s central boulevard ahead of plans by the Spanish government to tighten regulation.
Taking stock M U LT I N AT I O N A L c o n struction and civil engineering company OHL has seen its shares slide 23.7 per cent in the stock market after announcing losses of €843 million between January and June this year.
New tech on the block FOOTBALL clubs are starting to tap the potential of blockchain technology to deal with longstanding issues such as ticket scalping, fan engagement and the payment of players’ salaries. Considered by many as revolutionary as the internet, a blockchain is a database that is shared across a network of hundreds of computers. Once a record has been added to the chain it is very difficult to tamper with, and the network
makes constant security checks. Blockchains have been used most prominently as the tool behind cryptocurrency Bitcoin, but many other possible uses, from medical records to banking and now sports, are emerging. UEFA used blockchain technology to sell all of the tickets for the Super Cup final in Tallinn in August between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid over mobile phones, preventing the duplication of tickets.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,719.10 -3.90 Associated British Foods 2,289.50 -0.50 Admiral Group 2,090.50 10.50 Ashtead Group 2,436.50 -0.50 Antofagasta 877.00 22.00 Aviva 490.60 1.10 AstraZeneca 5,959.00 -1.00 BAE Systems 624.00 -5.80 Barclays 173.46 1.68 British American Tobacco 3,566.50 -18.00 Barratt Developments 558.30 -8.70 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,568.50 -110.50 British Land Co 618.20 1.40 BHP Billiton 1,668.30 -2.90 Bunzl 2,417.50 4.50 BP 591.90 2.60 Burberry Group 2,015.50 0.50 BT Group 226.05 0.75 Coca-Cola HBC 2,631.00 18.00 Carnival 4,802.50 38.50 Centrica 154.65 -0.25 Compass Group 1,700.50 -5.50 Croda International 5,232.00 30.00 CRH 2,526.50 14.50 DCC 7,080.00 115.00 Diageo 2,734.25 15.25 Direct Line Insurance Group 321.65 -2.25 Evraz 568.00 1.40 Experian 1,971.50 1.00 easyJet 1,246.25 -67.75 Ferguson 6,518.50 3.50 Fresnillo 817.50 -3.90 Glencore 331.65 -0.05 GlaxoSmithKline 1,532.60 -4.20 GVC Holdings 925.25 6.75 Hargreaves Lansdown 2,244.50 9.50 Halma 1,470.00 25.00 HSBC Holdings 670.15 0.35 International Conslidtd Airs Grp 646.50 -13.70 InterContinental Hotels Grp 4,776.00 -4.00 3i Group 947.10 5.90 Imperial Brands 2,662.50 -8.50 Informa 760.60 -1.60 Intertek Group 5,014.00 22.00 ITV 158.25 0.40 Just Eat 676.90 6.70 Johnson Matthey 3,578.50 16.50 Kingfisher 258.60 0.60 Land Securities Group 887.10 3.70 Legal & General Group 263.55 1.35
% CHG. NET VOL -0.23 24,148.06 -0.02 18,129.34 0.50 6,058.02 -0.02 11,727.52 2.57 8,429.08 0.22 19,389.75 -0.02 75,487.39 -0.92 19,943.03 0.98 30,255.24 -0.50 82,907.33 -1.53 5,779.25 -3.00 4,837.07 0.23 6,054.13 -0.17 35,059.16 0.19 8,122.41 0.44 118,484.20 0.02 8,309.15 0.33 22,845.18 0.69 9,576.53 0.81 9,414.82 -0.16 8,661.56 -0.32 26,742.40 0.58 6,845.44 0.58 20,954.37 1.65 6,253.49 0.56 66,697.94 -0.69 4,551.25 0.25 8,028.09 0.05 18,043.50 -5.16 5,264.99 0.05 15,196.50 -0.47 5,934.94 -0.02 46,929.16 -0.27 76,488.08 0.73 5,465.78 0.43 10,601.02 1.73 5,516.25 0.05 135,763.85 -2.08 13,081.33 -0.08 9,091.14 0.63 9,359.71 -0.32 25,636.45 -0.21 9,534.72 0.44 8,053.52 0.25 6,372.22 1.00 4,686.37 0.46 6,903.34 0.23 5,598.91 0.42 6,579.73 0.51 15,871.48
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Lloyds Banking Group ORD 59.01 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,593.50 Micro Focus International 1,432.50 Marks & Spencer Group 284.70 Mondi 2,119.50 Melrose 199.85 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 259.18 National Grid 790.05 NMC Health 3,442.00 Next 5,442.00 Ocado Group 890.80 Paddy Power Betfair 6,537.50 Prudential 1,762.50 Persimmon 2,334.00 Pearson 895.20 Reckitt Benckiser Group 7,037.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 248.65 Royal Dutch Shell 2,644.50 Royal Dutch Shell 2,698.00 RELX 1,610.50 Rio Tinto 3,862.50 Royal Mail 482.35 Rightmove 474.70 Rolls-Royce Group 977.70 Randgold Resources 5,368.00 RSA Insurance Group 589.40 Rentokil Initial 324.95 Sainsbury (J) 321.80 Schroders 3,097.00 Sage Group (The) 580.20 Segro 640.80 Shire 4,601.25 Smurfit Kappa Group 3,054.00 Sky 1,727.25 Standard Life Aberdeen 307.90 Smith (DS) 479.85 Smiths Group 1,500.75 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 543.35 Smith & Nephew 1,404.00 SSE 1,143.75 Standard Chartered 632.05 St James's Place 1,152.75 Severn Trent 1,846.50 Tesco 240.00 TUI AG 1,485.50 Taylor Wimpey 169.48 Unilever 4,222.00 United Utilities Group 720.20 Vodafone Group 163.58 WPP Group 1,124.00 Whitbread 4,731.50
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43,390.85 16,013.52 5,970.92 4,687.66 7,836.92 10,037.16 6,111.89 26,508.19 7,120.81 7,448.03 6,421.25 5,480.90 46,576.25 7,537.20 7,067.02 49,009.40 30,795.20 119,811.91 100,341.59 31,461.52 50,709.74 4,740.00 4,291.67 18,141.51 4,966.34 6,510.10 5,830.46 7,032.34 7,051.90 6,358.13 6,453.99 42,288.95 7,225.51 29,706.39 9,262.87 6,499.38 5,986.05 7,888.48 12,263.40 11,743.44 21,200.77 6,111.06 4,344.53 23,658.98 8,665.67 5,709.60 50,136.60 4,726.85 44,918.97 14,472.49 8,629.04
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COMPANY 3M AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CO CATERPILLAR CHEVRON CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA DOWDUPONT EXXON MOBIL GOLDMAN SACHS HOME DEPOT IBM INTEL CORP J.P.MORGAN CHASE JOHNSON & JOHNSON MC DONALD'S CORP MERCK AND CO. NEW MICROSOFT NIKE PFIZER PROCTER AND GAMBLE TRAVELERS CIES UNITED TECHNOLOGIE UNITEDHEALTH GROUP VERIZON COMMS VISA WAL-MART STORES WALGREENS BOOTS WALT DISNEY CO
PRICE 210,710 106,4900 225,740 371,900 152,490 122,28 48,650 46,19 64,31 85,02 224,24 207,1500 151,21 47,2900 112,8400 138,1700 167,2900 70,94 114,370 84,72 44,0700 83,230 129,71 139,81 266,04 53,39 150,09 93,9100 72,90 116,9400
CHANGE% +0,29% -1,26% +0,35% +1,23% +0,01% -0,16% +0,66% +0,39% -1,56% -0,87% -1,54% +0,15% -0,19% +3,07% -1,47% -0,04% +0,46% +0,31% -0,03% +0,21% +0,39% +0,45% +0,46% +0,09% +0,53% -0,37% +0,05% -0,23% -1,23% +0,78%
CHANGE VOLUME(M) 0,600 123.581,86 -1,3600 91.689,36 0,790 1.090.500,69 4,510 213.613,68 0,020 90.610,85 -0,19 234.258,56 0,320 228.771,69 0,18 196.357,43 -1,02 148.364,33 -0,75 359.916,22 -3,50 84.716,07 0,3100 236.916,69 -0,29 137.983,17 1,4100 220.418,00 -1,6800 379.057,31 -0,0500 370.434,96 0,7600 129.706,07 0,22 188.613,54 -0,040 879.302,83 0,18 108.495,81 0,1700 258.225,92 0,370 207.073,16 0,59 34.702,45 0,13 111.817,04 1,39 255.955,35 -0,20 220.376,79 0,07 266.560,94 -0,2200 277.113,80 -0,91 72.346,82 0,9000 173.873,53 M - MILLION DOLLARS
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CHANGE NET / %
Most Advanced Hovnanian Enterprises Inc Amarin Corporation plc ChemoCentryx, Inc. Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bojangles', Inc. Scholar Rock Holding Corporation Aduro Biotech, Inc. Sonos, Inc. RealNetworks, Inc. Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Ceragon Networks Ltd.
$ 5.50 $ 16.27 $ 12.64 $ 8.08 $ 15.70 $ 25.75 $ 7.35 $ 16.04 $ 2.94 $ 36.27 $ 3.37
1.112 ▲ 25.34% 2.44 ▲ 17.64% 1.83 ▲ 16.93% 0.94 ▲ 13.17% 1.75 ▲ 12.54% 2.77 ▲ 12.05% 0.75 ▲ 11.36% 1.63 ▲ 11.31% 0.29 ▲ 10.94% 3.575 ▲ 10.93% 0.33 ▲ 10.86%
$ 4.40 $ 18.15 $ 35.29 $ 264.77 $ 24.66 $ 11.15 $ 34 $ 22.21 $ 2.96 $ 16.10 $ 2.66
4.38 ▼ 49.89% 3.85 ▼ 17.50% 7.26 ▼ 17.06% 42.75 ▼ 13.90% 3.70 ▼ 13.05% 1.35 ▼ 10.80% 2.92 ▼ 7.91% 1.80 ▼ 7.50% 0.22 ▼ 6.92% 1.17 ▼ 6.77% 0.19 ▼ 6.67%
Most Declined Altimmune, Inc. Cellular Biomedicine Group, Inc. Progress Software Corporation Tesla, Inc. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Clementia Pharmaceuticals Inc. Credit Suisse AG nLIGHT, Inc. Novelion Therapeutics Inc. Replimune Group, Inc. Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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Warning of Brexit ‘impasse’ drags GBP/EUR down Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for over the next couple of weeks… Latest currency news The pound has been on a rollercoaster ride over recent weeks, with steady gains against the euro and US dollar giving way to heavy losses due to Brexit anxieties. Overall, the GBP/EUR exchange rate has remained at €1.11 over the previous fortnight. The pairing rose to €1.12, but lost this on a fresh Brexit scare. The situation has been better in the US, with the GBP/USD exchange rate rising from $1.29 to $1.31; as with the GBP/EUR rate, the pound hit a temporary high of $1.32. What’s been happening? Brexit has been in the spotlight over the past couple of weeks, with optimism and pessimism about the UK’s exit from the EU causing pound gains and losses against the euro and US dollar.
GBP/USD: The exchange rate was able to recover some ground across the pond. Hopes (and the pound) initially rose when EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier suggested concluding Brexit talks by November. The gloss came off and the pound fell after an EU summit in Salzburg, however, as Theresa May’s ‘Chequers plan’ for Brexit was rejected by EU leaders. The PM cemented the pound’s fall from grace when she announced that Brexit talks had hit ‘an impasse.’ The euro fell against the pound due to slowing Eurozone inflation and continued caution from the
European Central Bank (ECB), before rising after the Salzburg summit. For US dollar traders, the increasingly acrimonious US-China trading relationship hit the headlines with both nations introducing new tariffs against each other. The US dollar fluctuated against the pound as economists speculated about the potential damage done to US consumers and businesses. What do you need to look out for? The next two weeks will have limited pound-influencing news - the next major UK data will be
this Friday’s GDP stats. These might boost demand for pound sterling, should they show a forecast-matching acceleration in economic growth levels. Beyond this, next week’s UK PMI figures could also affect the pound - a services sector slowdown might devalue Sterling. The next high-impact Eurozone data will be Friday’s inflation rate estimates - these could raise euro demand if they show a forecast-matching rise. Further ahead, next Monday’s Eurozone unemployment rate reading might push the euro higher against the pound if it shows a surprise reduction. Upcoming US news includes this Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision - Fed officials might boost the dollar if they hike interest rates from 2 per cent to 2.25 per cent. The US dollar could also rise against the pound on next Friday’s jobs market data, which is expected to show a lower unemployment rate. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 250,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.
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Politicians are out of touch LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT A RECENT news item on TV showed Mrs May being driven home to ‘rest up’ before the Conservative conference. Her cavalcade of three or four cars was drawing into a quiet leafy lane, which appeared to be somewhere in the English countryside. Leap’s curiosity was tweaked, so I decided to do a little research. Well I can now reveal (all in the public domain of course) that our illustrious leader lives in the village of Sonning, which is situated at the western end of her Maidenhead constituency. This village is described as the ‘most fairy like little nook on the whole river.’ Well doesn’t that all sound quite lovely? There’s more. Mrs May’s neighbours include George Clooney and family. Uri Geller and millionaire Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. (Who, in the early 60’s I used to book for 30 bob a night!... I digress) It gets better. Mrs May, is apparently a regular visitor to her local butcher and ‘loves to visit some of the other small shops in the village.’ She also likes taking part in ‘community picnics.’ All so wonderfully English. Recently she even took part in, and I quote, ‘a genteel little demo’ against
IDYLLIC: Sonning Lock. ‘a housing development.’ Oh really? I bet they weren’t about to erect a two or three hundred housing development at the bottom of her road and fill it with immigrants! I wonder if Mrs May’s liberal attitudes toward the ever-rising immigrant population would be so enthusiastic if she found her delightful ‘genteel little village’ had suddenly turned into an area, so diverse in its culture, she felt like a stranger in her own country? No, I don’t actually want to go down the immigration path in this piece, but
rather more to demonstrate just how far removed most politicians are from the realities of real life. In their cosseted existence, they are alarmingly out of touch with the pressure and responsibility they have instigated on the local populace with their ’diversity,’ integration stipulations and policies. The only people from diverse cultures most politicians ever come in contact with, are those of the elite and educated variety. Those who emanate from good backgrounds, or higher educa-
tion. Their long-suffering constituents are the ones who have to try and integrate with the millions who don’t hail from such privileged backgrounds. Large numbers have come straight from the streets of lawless and chaotic societies, where mere survival is considered a victory, and who would not have the wherewithal to integrate even if they wanted to. It is simply not fair to expect the British public to accept all these different cultures and be threatened with legal prosecution or even imprisonment merely for voicing their own democratic opinions. This approach is akin to a dictatorship. And don’t think the Labour government would be any better. Given half a chance, the political policies of the left would have the Palestinian flag flying above the Houses of Westminster. Politicians need to lever themselves away from their gentlemen clubs, community picnics and ‘fairy little nooks on the river’ and get down to where the problems really are. Or have we got to wait until the message is only finally rammed home when Teresa May’s ‘quaint little village butchers’ shop’ only serves Halal? Keep the faith Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com
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10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Young and Hungry 12:00pm How I Met Your Mother 1:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 3:30pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Baby Daddy 4:30pm Baby Daddy 5:00pm New Girl 5:30pm New Girl 6:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm New The Posh Frock Shop 9:00pm Young Sheldon 9:30pm Young Sheldon 10:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:30pm The Big Bang Theory 11:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 11:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:00am The Big Bang Theory
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Superman 2 Beowulf Salt V for Vendetta Death Race Beowulf Salt V for Vendetta Death Race Underworld: Blood Wars Renegades
6:30am Final Score: Special 7:00am Battle of the Sexes 9:05am All the Money in the World 11:25am From a House on Willow Street 1:05pm April's Daughter 3:10pm Insidious: The Last Key 5:10pm Social Animals 6:50pm Battle of the Sexes 9:00pm All the Money in the World 11:20pm From a House on Willow Street 1:00am Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 3:00am Lowlife 4:50am Social Animals
12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm EFL Championship Goals 1:30pm Football Countdowns 2:00pm EFL Greatest Games 3:00pm Play Off Final Highlights 4:00pm EFL Championship Goals 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:15pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm EFL Championship Goals 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:15pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm EFL Championship Goals 8:00pm EFL Matters 8:30pm EFL 9:30pm EFL Matters 10:00pm EFL 11:00pm EFL Matters 11:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 11:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:00am Football Years 12:30am Football Countdowns
That's Not Me Dude, Where's My Car? Look Who's Talking Too Pretty in Pink The House This is the End Little Nicky 10 Things I Hate About You This is the End The House Little Nicky Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo The Layover
Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Live ATP 500: Beijing 2:00pm Live European Tour Golf 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 2018 8:30pm Live Super League Sf 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 1:00am Barclays Premier League World
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10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:20am Pls Like
7:00am An Island Parish 7:30am A1: Britain's Longest Road 8:15am Chase the Case 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm For What It's Worth 2:45pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 3:45pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Inside the Perfect Predator 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Mastermind 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm The Debt Saviours 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Front Row Late 12:35am Trust 1:30am Princess Margaret: 2:30am The Mighty Redcar 3:15am This is BBC Two
5:00am This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops Pop chart programme. 9:00pm Gregory Porter's Popular Voices 10:00pm Rock 'N' Roll America 11:00pm Can You Feel it How Dance Music Conquered the World 12:00am The People's History of Pop Series telling the story of pop music through fans' memories and memorabilia. 1:00am Top of the Pops Pop chart programme. 1:30am Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40
8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Circle 12:00am First Dates Hotel
6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Island Strait 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The Big Audition 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Bad Move 12:15am Rush Hour 2 1:50am Jackpot247 4:00am Through the Keyhole
9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Emmerdale 9:55am You've Been Framed! 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:15am Who's Doing the Dishes? 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm Ted 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy
7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am The Royal 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:35pm The Royal 2:35pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:45pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Home Fires 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm Grantchester 12:00am Killer Women with Piers Morgan 1:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot 2:55am A Touch of Frost
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The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Saint The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Saint The Avengers Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars A View to a Kill FYI Daily A View to a Kill Take the Tower Hard to Kill FYI Daily Hard to Kill Lethal Weapon Goals of the 90s ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
9:05am 9:25am 9:40am 9:55am 10:05am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:35am
Paw Patrol Floogals Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Jeremy Vine Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News Lunchtime NCIS Home and Away Neighbours Early Release Friends Friends 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show The Great Model Railway Challenge Walking Britain's Lost Railways Big Brother: Live Eviction Big Brother's Bit on the Side
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Superman III Tristan and Isolde Anaconda King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 3:10pm Legion 5:05pm Tristan and Isolde 7:15pm Birth of the Dragon 9:00pm King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 11:15pm Legion 1:10am Fearless
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Clue Loser The Competition Look Who's Talking Now! 12:20pm Made of Honour 2:10pm Pitch Perfect 3 3:55pm Zombieland 5:30pm Mean Girls 7:15pm Going in Style 9:00pm Pitch Perfect 3 10:40pm Zombieland 12:20am 30 Minutes or Less 1:50am Eurotrip
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2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Young and Hungry Young and Hungry How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy New Girl New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Posh Frock Shop The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Die Hard 4.0 The Big Bang Theory
Simon and Toto Russian F1 GP: Best Bits 6:45am Live Japanese F1 GP: Practice 8:50am Live ATP 500: Beijing 12:30pm Football Centre 1:00pm Football Centre 2:00pm Live European Tour Golf 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Football 11:30pm Live PGA Tour Golf 2:30am Fnf Highlights 3:00am F1: GP: Practice 2 Highlights The second practice session from the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix at the iconic Suzuka Circuit. 4:45am Live Japanese F1 GP: Practice
Monster Family: Special 7:00am Anon: Special 7:30am All the Money in the World 9:50am Battle of the Sexes 12:05pm Downsizing 2:30pm Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 4:30pm Battle of the Sexes 6:45pm All the Money in the World 9:00pm Downsizing 11:20pm Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 1:10am From a House on Willow Street 2:55am Lowlife
12:00pm One2eleven 12:15pm One2eleven 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:35pm EFL 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm EFL Matters 8:30pm Football's Greatest 9:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:30pm SPFL Matters 10:00pm EFL 11:00pm SPFL Matters 11:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:00am EFL 1:00am SPFL Matters
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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Rugby League 3:15pm Bargain Hunt 4:00pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm BBC London News 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:35pm Casualty 10:25pm Killing Eve 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:55am The NFL Show 1:25am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:30am BBC News
8:15am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am The Haunted Hathaways 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm The Island Strait 1:15pm The X Factor 2:15pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm Johnny English Reborn 4:30pm Tipping Point 5:30pm The Chase 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:50pm ITV News London 7:00pm Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 9:35pm The X Factor 10:50pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:55pm ITV News 12:15am Twins
10:00am Planet Dinosaur 10:30am Elephant Diaries 11:00am The Animal's Guide to Britain 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm The Incredible Spice Men 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 3:15pm Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants 4:15pm Saving Lives at Sea 5:15pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 5:45pm Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 6:15pm Flog It! 6:50pm Dad's Army 7:20pm Mr Holmes 9:00pm A House Through Time 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 10:30pm Troubles: The Life After 11:50pm Snowfall 12:35am Later Weekend with Jools Holland
8:00pm Monkey Planet Dr George McGavin explores the complex world of primate social lifestyles in this episode of the nature documentary series. 9:00pm Big Cats 10:00pm Mystery Road 10:50pm Mystery Road 11:45pm Inside No 9 12:15am Inside No 9 12:45am I'm Not in Love: The Story of 10cc 1:45am Top of the Pops 2:15am Top of the Pops 2:45am Monkey Planet 3:45am Big Cats Documentary series uncovering the secret lives of cats. 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.
7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:15am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm The X Factor 1:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:20pm You've Got Mail 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm You've Got Mail 4:40pm Yes Man 5:40pm FYI Daily 5:45pm Yes Man 6:45pm Twister 7:45pm FYI Daily 7:50pm Twister 9:00pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 11:10pm Celebrity Juice 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am American Dad! 2:50am The Cleveland Show 3:20am Totally Bonkers
7:55am Columbo: Sex and the Married Detective Murder mystery. 9:50am Agatha Christie's Marple 12:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 2:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 4:10pm Carry on Up the Jungle Bawdy British comedy. 6:00pm Lewis A rape case appears to be solved when the chief suspect is murdered. 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Endeavour 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:10am On the Buses 2:40am On the Buses 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen
6:10am Mobil 1 the Grid 6:35am Motorsport 7:00am Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Live 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Replay 1:30pm Car S.O.S 2:30pm Four in a Bed 2:55pm Four in a Bed 3:30pm Four in a Bed 4:00pm Four in a Bed 4:30pm Four in a Bed 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:35pm The People's Vet 6:35pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Britain at Low Tide 9:00pm Britain's Most Historic Towns 10:00pm Deadpool 12:10am Conan the Barbarian
10:30am Floogals 10:50am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:05am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am The Gadget Show 12:15pm Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera 12:45pm Police Interceptors 1:40pm Police Interceptors 2:40pm Police Interceptors 3:45pm Live Premiership Rugby 6:15pm World's Scariest Plane Landings 7:00pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 7:45pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 8:35pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 9:30pm 5 News Weekend 9:35pm Doomsday of Pompeii: Rome Unwrapped 10:35pm The Spartacus Revolt: Eight Days That Made Rome 11:35pm The Murder of Julius Caesar 12:35am Caught on Camera
7:00am Couples Come Dine with Me 7:55am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:00am Don't Tell the Bride 10:05am The Goldbergs 10:35am The Goldbergs 11:05am Young Sheldon 11:35am Young Sheldon 12:05pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:35pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:05pm The Big Bang Theory 1:35pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Great British Bake Off 3:20pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 4:30pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 6:15pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm A Good Day to Die Hard 12:00am Gogglebox 1:05am Gogglebox
10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am British Touring Car Championship Highlights 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:25pm Pawn Stars 1:55pm Pawn Stars 2:30pm ITV Racing: Live From Ascot 5:00pm World Cup Rivalries: Brazil v Italy 5:20pm Pawn Stars 5:50pm Pawn Stars 6:15pm Pawn Stars 6:40pm Pawn Stars 7:10pm Mr. Bean 7:45pm Mr. Bean 8:20pm Police Academy 3: Back in Training 9:20pm FYI Daily 9:25pm Police Academy 3: Back in Training 10:00pm Green Zone 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Green Zone 12:15am Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 1:15am FYI Daily
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6:30am Final Score: Special 7:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:15am Battle of the Sexes 9:25am All the Money in the World 11:45am Final Score: Special 12:15pm Downsizing 2:45pm Dear Dictator 4:30pm Battle of the Sexes 6:40pm All the Money in the World 9:00pm Downsizing 11:20pm Dear Dictator 1:00am Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 2:50am From a House on Willow Street 4:30am April's Daughter
The Day the Earth Stood Still 8:55am Domino 11:05am Collateral Damage 1:05pm Transformers 3:30pm The Dark Tower 5:20pm Walking Tall 7:00pm Collateral Damage 9:00pm Transformers 11:30pm The Dark Tower 1:15am Walking Tall 2:45am Domino
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F1: GP: Best Bits Nico and Keke Live Japanese F1 GP: Quali Preshow Live Japanese F1 GP: Qualifying The F1 Show Kimi Hovercraft Racing Max and Daniel: Axe Throwing Live ATP 500: Beijing Gillette Soccer Saturday Football My Icon My Icon Live Rugby Championship Football Live Darts: Grand Prix Final Sky Sports News at Ten 2018 Super League Greatest Games Super League Greatest Games Live Rugby Championship
SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Matters SPFL Greatest Games Football Years Football Countdowns Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Years SPFL Matters Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football Time of Our Lives Time of Our Lives EFL Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games MLS Live EFL Greatest Games
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YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION Letters should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com I USED to be rather dismissive of people who fell for the old bogus gas inspectors’ routine. It was so well-known and so often employed, I thought no-one could possibly be caught out by the scam any more. Then of course my mum and her husband did exactly that. They were on holiday in a rented flat in Riviera (Malaga) when two ‘official looking’ men in boiler suits turned up and claimed they had an appointment to inspect the gas appliances. My mum let them in, then her husband paid a €200 bill they presented, thinking the property owner would reimburse him. Of course, no such appointment had been made and my stepdad was left out of pocket with the only work having been done being the replacement of a rubber hose that costs pennies. So beware the bogus gas inspectors - don’t let them in your house and call the gas company if you have any doubts. And my apologies to everyone I previously dismissedfor falling for the trick - these men are very convincing. R M (name and address supplied)
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They’re very convincing No faith or belief!
Time to be positive AS a pensioner resident in Spain I am interested in our health care in the event of a no deal Brexit. All the media reporting seems to be doom and gloom. It would be good if the press could look for the positive points in the negotiations. I’ve just been reading a very interesting report from the Guardian in which Michel Barnier has in principle agreed a red line for the British government regarding the British pensioners in the EU keeping the reciprocal agreements as they stand. I think this kind of information would help to allay the fears of interested parties. So come on EWN let’s get balanced reporting when reporting on Brexit. I
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Spain appears before European Court of Human Rights Yet another shining example of why we don’t need the EU. All our countries need to control immigration. Naimah Y It will make Spain close their doors to migrants, which could just save their tourism industry. George H
Hard pill to swallow for Costa pharmacists Do not take Nolotil - under investigation because it is unsafe, especially to Brits. Jill S
Clock ticking for Benidorm’s Tiki Beach bar as ‘save it’ campaign is launched Thank God this bar is finally going to be shut down, far too many idiots in this resort as it is. I have to work everyday at the horse and coaches here in central Benidorm on the beach front for €5 an hour. Whilst all this lot spend hundreds on booze and get drunk, not fair at all. I cannot wait for Benidorm’s new ‘sports bars’ to close down one by one. My parents struggle out here with their own bar, Bev and Terry in the corner bar up by the English zone is now failing badly because of bars like Tikki Beach. Stuart M
Comments from EWN online Ryanair refuse to waive passenger’s drinks bill after paid for extra legroom seat ‘refusal’ Who would you believe? I’m with the passenger.
Fascinating… it never ceases to amaze me how some people have no idea how a business operates. Regardless of the rights and wrongs of this, surely it doesn’t take Einstein to realise that a charge for a seat paid online via a website will have nothing whatsoever to do with a cash payment for a bar bill in flight to staff that will have to balance their takings. Andrew P
WATCH: Bullfighter gored on opening day of festival in Spain The bull scores again. Yipee.
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What else do you expect from Ryanair? Customer service doesn’t exist. Call the police?? Why not have him dragged off the aircraft for good measure. Algoz
Funny - the only time you mention bullfighting is when something goes wrong. Lenox
I wonder why the ‘Ryanair employee’ was only able to sit in the extra legroom seat and couldn’t move to a free seat as Mr Hamilton had to. Angus
Brexpats in Spain call for compassion from Prime Minister Theresa May
Typical Ryanair, high time they were put in their place and made to consider their passengers. An employee flying normally gets whatever seat is left over, not one that has been paid extra for. Jill S
If anyone would like a modified copy to send to their MP, please let me know as I am intending to prepare one over the weekend, and also send a modified version to Jeremy Corbin. Mike G
I WAS surprised to read about the bl asphem y case (EWN issue 1733), where Spain behaves like a poor third world country full of uneducated people. As more than four out of five people in the world will attest, Christianity is a false religion, or nothing more than a superstition. If any real God existed, it would be impossible to insult him since if you did, he would instantly kill you. The fact that Willy Toledo is still alive means either he did not insult this God character or any of his mates, or that God does not exist, and him being impossible, I would go with the latter. There is no evidence any god exists, or that Jesus existed, despi t e what t he uneducat ed and gullible men in frocks of Christianity claim. Even believers can produce no evidence which is why all religions are called Faiths and Beliefs. It is bad enough that we have to put up wi t h t hese m oder n day witch doctors in society without them wanting to prosecute people who do not follow the silly beliefs of their cult. As to Catholics, they have a vile and evil history that any decent person would be ashamed of, and weekly we read of catholic priests r api ng l i t t l e boys ar ound t he world. Michael Hill
Sticky problem IT drives me mad when supermarkets carelessly cover labels with badly placed stickers, which are invariably impossible to take off. Although it happens all the time it seems imported goods seem to suffer the most, with essential cooking instructions or ingredients (yes I do check the ingredients list!) covered over. I appreciate supermarket staff are busy, but just a little more care would, I am sure, be welcomed by many customers. Kevin Johnson
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Nick Horne The Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England MORE than 200 years after the great sea battle at Trafalgar on October 21, 1805 Nelson’s pocket watch came up for auction. This watch belonged to the great British hero, Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson, and set the pace of one of history’s greatest naval battles. Now mounted in a gilt-brass carriage clock case, this pocket watch is thought to be the timepiece carried by the Admiral during the Battle of Trafalgar. Chairman of Sotheby’s International Watch Division, Daryn Schnipper said: ‘The perfect timing of the British assault at the Battle of Trafalgar was key in the historic victory of the Royal Navy so to be able to offer for sale the watch that Nelson probably used to establish the timing for this decisive battle, is a real privilege.” The victory at Trafalgar was partly achieved through Nelson’s innovative military tactics in which precise timing played a key part. On the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar, William Beatty - the surgeon aboard Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, observed how before the battle commenced, the Admiral called upon his lieutenants to synchronise their watches to the time on his own watch. It is therefore quite possible that the tumultuous events of that historic day unfolded to the time kept by this very watch. Nelson possibly acquired this Emery pocket
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“Time is everything; five minutes makes the difference between victory & defeat.” Horatio Nelson
TICK-TOCK CONDITION: Nelson’s encased pocket watch was recently sold at auction. watch No 1104, or was given it by an admirer, following his triumph at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Given its extraordinary quality, it is unlikely that he would have been able to purchase such a luxurious item from his own means. One of the 19 relics returned to Nelson’s mistress, Emma, Lady Hamilton, following his death, the watch was inherited by the Admiral’s
brother, William, and subsequently passed to his sole surviving child, Charlotte. Charlotte arranged for the watch to be mounted in its current form as a carriage clock, presumably so it could be better admired and treasured as her most precious possession. This watch is one of a handful of Nelson’s possessions known to have survived and still in
private hands. No 1104, is of the smaller size used by Emery for his Lever watch series. The term Lever refers to the escapement which is the part within the watch movement that allows the watch to run consistently and is one of the most important components in a precision timepiece. This watch is made to the highest standards, this is evident even today. Every part of this watch will have been finished by hand. Indeed this escapement was so difficult to make that its creator, Thomas Mudge, had little time for it and passed on its secrets to Josiah Emery as a maker who might be able to produce it. Emery created this series of watches in conjunction with his struggle to conquer the problem of Longitude. It is a testament of the importance of this series that not only was an example used by Lord Nelson, as his personal watch during a historic battle, but interestingly it has probably been used by you as well. This is because nearly every mechanical watch produced today uses a form of lever escapement. For so many reasons an ‘Important Watch’ sold at Sotheby’s for €365,469 or £322,000.
Advertising Feature IT is a shame that nearly all the expat Brits in Spain are so worried about the dreaded Brexit. Even when I speak to my Spanish friends and business colleagues, Brexit seems to dominate the conversation. The main worry amongst my fellow Brits is how it might affect our pensions, travel, Euro and Sterling values, and on it goes; amongst my Spanish colleagues it seems to be whether Brexit will affect payments of invoices, continued business and whether changes in UK legislation will affect the ability of Spanish businesses and communities when it comes to payment and collection of invoices from UK customers. I wish I knew all the answers - that would certainly make me unique because all our politicians seem to be running around like headless chickens with no real answers or ideas as to what the future holds for the UK and those UK citizens living outside the UK and those EU citizens living within the UK. Well what a turn of events as I write this article... the UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool has voted by 86 per cent to suggest that another referendum to decide on Brexit is wanted, although Mr Corbin would prefer a General Election. I know that many argue that another
Too much Brexit scaremongering Referendum is out of the question, but my own view is that it would be better than another election and obvious in my mind that the decision should now be to stay in the EU. If we were accepted back; perhaps instead of calling us the United Kingdom we should be called Verysorryland! Wi l l i t h a p p e n ? W h o k n o w s , b u t I think the majority of UK citizens would welcome it and I think that most of the EU would be happy to see us back. What a shame that currently it has cost millions, caused untold worry and put a cloud of doom and gloom over all of us trying to enjoy and enrich our lives living out here in ‘Welcoming Spain’ with our friends, both Spanish and UK alike. What I do know is that whatever happens there will be no detrimental effect
on the collection of monies on behalf of Spa nis h bus ine s s e s a nd com m uni t i es, from those customers and owners living or working outside of Spain. There has long been legislation in place within the UK that allows legal proceedings and enforcement to take place subject to judgements obtained either through the Spanish courts or having taken place in the UK courts. It is unfair for anyone to suggest that it will be more difficult or impossible to do so if we leave the EU and regardless of how many of us feel about Brexit there is far too much scaremongering going on. As far as my own Commercial Debt Collection and Community Management Fee collection operations go, it is very much business as usual and let us hope that any changes or agreements before or
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First Delgado denied any relationship with him, then she said there had been ‘professional’ contacts, then she admitted she might have coincided with him at events with other people. Eventually she came out with it and said they met three times. Wily Villarejo recorded one of their conversations at a lunch with super-judge Baltasar Garzon, where she refers to the current Interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, a homosexual who came out years ago, as ‘un maricon.’ Delgado has rightly complained that, like Juan Carlos I, she is another of the commissioner’s eavesdropped victims.
IN the obligatory photo with Trump during the UN General Assembly Pedro Sanchez was taller and immeasurably better looking than the US president. World politics are so unspeakably grim that there should be room for frivolity too, which is why it is also permissible to comment on Begoña Gomez’s €2,300 Jesus del Pozo frock. At least she didn’t go in for Melania’s Morticia look, but Sanchez’s wife looked for all the world as though she’d got caught up in a tablecloth.
Snipers and sitting ducks SPAIN’S politics have degenerated into being caught out in a lie, denying the lie and then explaining what really happened. Neither the Partido Popular nor Ciudadanos can accept how Pedro Sanchez’s Vote of No Confidence evicted Mariano Rajoy from the Moncloa, allowing him to move in almost before they had time to change the beds. So the opposition’s Constitutional parties have taken to sniping and counting the sitting ducks that they wing. The count is two so far, with a third in their sights, Justice Minister Dolores Delgado. Maxim Huerta, who apparently fiddled his tax,
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FED up with reading about Brexit and all its ups and downs? (Frankly, more downs than ups lately.) Well, spare a thought for Ryanair - and all its ups and downs. This began last September with CEO Michael O’Leary’s “major boo-boo” with the pilots’ holiday schedules - and 2,000 cancelled flights. Since then, despite grudgingly recognising the unions, he’s faced even more strikes and cancellations. Passenger compo came via bouncing cheques. And then to hack us all off, yet another change to Ryanair’s carry-on bag rules! Ryanair said the policy wasn’t targeted at making money but to "improve punctuality and reduce boarding gate delays". However, research suggests Ryanair made £1.7bn from charges for add-ons like checked baggage and selected seats in the last year - i.e. almost a third of Ryanair's profits came from so-called "ancillary revenue". Ages ago, I read somewhere about the three dimensions of strategy: technological development, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Successful
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Loyal support TRENDSETTERS: Gomez’s frock certainly made a fashion statement. and Carmen Monton who accepted a Master’s degree she did not need, did the honourable thing and fell on their swords. Which is more than can be said for Partido Popular ministers who clung on like grim death.
Out with it NOW they’ve turned on Justice Minister Dolores
Delgado who apparently had dealings with the sinister ex-police commissioner Jose Manuel Villarejo when she was a High Court public prosecutor. Since Villarejo was imprisoned on remand for money-laundering and criminal activities, the politicians and public figures who courted him in the past clutch their metaphorical skirts about them every time they have to brush past him.
Flying by the seat of their pants with bounced cheques, strikes
UP OR DOWN: Like ´Marmite´, Ryanair is a company you either love or loathe companies excel in one, do very well in the second and just keep their fingers crossed with the third. Goes without saying which is third in Ryanair's modus operandi! Customers are simply the ways and means to achieving profitable revenue generation. But before we criticise unduly, consider pharmaceutical companies which care little about patients' health; insurance companies which care little for customers' welfare; or fast food companies which care little for diners' tastes and preferences. Basically, Ryanair is a ‘Marmite’ airline – you either love it or loathe it. Some
hate the fact it seems to be constantly itching to “punish” passengers with extra charges, hate the fanfare on landing, and hate the whole experience. Nonetheless, others insist Ryanair is still (despite all those strikes and cancelled flights) one of the largest airlines on the planet by providing customers with exactly what they want: cheap, safe flights. Which category are you in? Not so long ago, I wrote here about airports and all the misery they involve. Seems to me that airports - and airlines – are to peace of mind and relaxation what Trump is to feminism! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘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
JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER, president of the European Commission also belongs to the European Popular Party and coincided with Pablo Casado at the recent party summit in Austria. In response to Juncker’s polite “How are things?” Casadao replied, “I’m fine, but Spain is a disaster. That socialist president...” he tailed off. Clearly Casado has never heard the term Loyal Opposition or if he has, it’s equally clear that he has no intention of practising it.
LEGALLY SPEAKING
Can they get English television? In our community we have a long-standing problem with our communal television antenna. The Sky satellite dish on our roof is too small to receive English TV channels for the English-speaking owners. Even though our community fees include the rooftop dish, the administration will not provide for English channels. Even worse, they will not allow television technicians access to the roof to maintain the private antennas of some owners. What recourse do the English owners have? R O (Mallorca) You can call an ExDavid Searl traordinary GenerYou and the Law al Meeting with the support in Spain of one-quarter of the owners or you can wait for the next general meeting, and make sure you have the antenna question on the official Agenda. With any luck you will find that your request comes under Article 17 of the Law of Horizontal Properties, which provides that a vote to provide access to telecommunications requires only a one-third positive vote. The members who vote against it cannot be charged for the installation, however, only those who vote in favour. Also, you want to make sure that your Sky’s reception is legal. Basically, it is not allowed to receive it in Spain.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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Cryptic Across 1 Wood Kate ordered (4) 3 Valuable copier ordered by America (8) 9 It receives word of a murder that's been arranged (7) 10 Convenience followed US soldier back to White House (5) 11 Nuisances in the cheapest seats (5) 12 Decrease period of instruction, say (6) 14 Boxes with energy, being thin (6) 16 Plant Ali had redesigned (6) 19 Popular but non-U tree (6) 21 Team leader inquires about work assignments (5) 24 Walk on the imprint of a tyre (5) 25 Ring nut made on a lathe (7) 26 Really learned about red meats (8) 27 Makes a profit from the planet Saturn (4) Down 1 Unlawfully enter part of the city centre’s passageways (8) 2 Races round pieces of land (5) 4 Go on to throw marble (6) 5 Change for company in south (5) 6 Instruction to thoroughly lubricate the fuel source (3,4) 7 Work hard to produce singer's first record (4)
8 Has faith in repaired struts (6) 13 Food that South Africa and America have for a long time (8) 15 Playing octaves for the birds (7) 17 Dress I treat badly (6)
Code Breaker
18 Legal document gets the man to squirm (6) 20 Get caught in small house (5) 22 High point for a churchgoer? (5) 23 Source of energy, a cat? (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents W and 16 represents R, so fill in W every time the figure 6 appears and R every time the figure 16 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.
Across 1 Price-regulating group (6) 4 Excessively abundant supply of something (4) 8 Long, narrow hilltop or mountain range (5) 9 Following (5) 10 Of momentous or ominous significance (10) 13 Magnify unduly (10) 17 Express through a scornful smile (5) 18 Large keyboard musical instrument (5) 19 Abominable snowman (4) 20 Full of high-spirited delight (6)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Across 1 Tulipán (5) 3 To skip (jump) (7) 6 Crazy (7) 8 Molestar (5) 10 Fugarse para casarse (5) 11 Briefcase (7) 14 Piedras (6) 15 Towers (of castle) (6) 17 Crickets (insects) (7) 20 Clear (meaning, explanation) (5) 21 Brake (automobile) (5) 22 Bet (wager) (7) 23 Platillos (para tazas) (7) 24 Muslo (5)
Down 1 That which heals (4) 2 Exhibition of cowboy skills (5) 3 Organ of sight (3) 5 Bingo (5) 6 Songbird (6) 7 Old sixpence (6) 11 Large, fierce, striped Asian felines (6) 12 Sweater (6) 14 Watchful (5) 15 Make brown and crisp by heating (5) 16 Making a great sound (4) 18 Chum (3)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Billetes (7) 2 Paz (tranquilidad, no guerra) (5) 3 Escoba (para barrer) (5) 4 In the same way (5) 5 Mouse (5) 7 Pedir perdón (9) 9 Sábados (9) 12 Hormigas (4) 13 Ass (donkey) (4) 16 Estómago (7) 17 Regalos (5) 18 Suelto (5) 19 Costuras (puntadas) (5) 20 Corte (tribunal) (5)
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
Nonagram 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 N) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
TARGET: Average: 8 Good: 11
LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY
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IRISH LOTTO Saturday September 29
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cede code cord cred crud cued curd deco deer dent doer done dote dour duce duct duet dune need nerd node nude redo reed rend retd rode rude rued teed tend toed trod undo cered coder coned cored credo creed crude cured decor deter deuce donee donut doter douce drone dunce educe educt endue erode noted outed round toned treed trend trued tuned under corned decent denote detour docent encode endure enured redone reduce rented rodent rotund routed tender teredo toured turned undoer untrod centred counted courted denture eductor encored eructed tenured deuteron trounced COUNTERED RECOUNTED
Tuesday September 25
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Friday September 28
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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
Thursday September 27
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JOKER: 248 351
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JOKER: 6 509 406 EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA Sunday September 30
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CRYPTIC Across:
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1 Teoría, 5 Celoso, 8 Gatitos, 9 Lana, 10 Cara, 11 Raincoat, 12 Odio, 13 Car, 14 País, 16 Upstairs, 20 Cold, 21 Fall, 22 Prayers, 23 Jewels, 24 Pescar.
1 Slender, 5 Enrol, 8 Rifle, 9 Skillet, 10 Ignited, 12 Bears, 13 Ersatz, 15 Briefs, 18 Cache, 19 Athlete, 21 Lie down, 22 Error, 23 Siege, 24 Related.
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2 England, 3 Retraso, 4 After, 5 Cashier, 6 Lilac, 7 Senda, 13 Chispas, 14 Pockets, 15 Iglesia, 17 Peaje, 18 Talle, 19 Sharp.
1 Sardine, 2 Elfin, 3 Due, 4 Reside, 5 Edinburgh, 6 Release, 7 Lotus, 11 Title role, 14 Secrete, 16 Sees red, 17 Wagner, 18 Calms, 20 Egret, 22 Eel.
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Across: 1 Major, 4 Samba, 7 Dimension, 8 Rate, 10 Kayak, 13 Dazed, 14 Beta, 17 Fascinate, 19 Decoy, 20 Atlas.
As you top up your spirits with some extra ideas, don't be surprised if a couple of items drop out of sight. If you seriously want to minimise niggles and hassles, then ask friends or relatives to lend a hand. It's a great week for togetherness, so ensure that you celebrate in style.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be enough hurly-burly to cope with at work, let alone elsewhere, so don't even think about doing everything single-handedly. Cooking, hosting and being all things to everyone shouldn't be your version of the perfect week. Teamwork is the way forward, so take the lead and be sure that everyone gets happily involved.
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You will be ready and waiting for whatever you've organised. Then, without warning, you could have to backtrack or make other plans - you might even encounter some undeserved criticism. But no matter what happens, the weekend will definitely make up for any workaday muddles. Meanwhile, if you're a mixer and mingler, you'll be swept off your feet.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The more you can offload, the happier you'll be. As you attract kindred spirits, you'll be able to look forward to the weekend whirl with family and friends. In the lead-up to the weekend, try to be patient with those who seem to be pulled in other directions. The weekend's full moon sets the scene for a useful exchange of ideas.
good fortune. Despite some workaday hassles your efforts will be well starred.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Many happy moments will keep you on your toes. With warming wishes in the wind, and a charming touch of luck, don't panic if certain events don't match up to your high standards. Just be Leo-proud that you've got what it takes to make things tick. Unfortunately you can't afford to assume that everything will run to time.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You won’t avoid the occasional mishap, but if you’re tactful on Tuesday and chill out on Wednesday, the lead-up to the weekend’s partying will see you go after whatever you want. Personal and financial discussions will remind you that life is what you make it. Just ride life’s waves with confidence.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This week’s change of planetary powers will allow you to find exactly what you're looking for, especially if you're shopping for bargains. Happily, everything is coming together, so don't let everyday niggles spoil your long-term plans.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) On a personal and financial level, wait for further developments before you reach or activate any important decisions. As you draw near the final phase of this year, the best results will come from spending as much time as possible with loved ones, or those who're on your creative wavelength.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Whatever your plans, or however you intend to enjoy the weekend, there'll be laughter, fun and plenty of action. Refuse to be distracted or upset by any of Monday or Wednesday's twists and turns.
Down: 1 Modern, 3 Rank, 4 Spiral, 5 Mundane, 6 Abet, 9/2 Traffic jam, 11 Feisty, 12 Caress, 15 Arid, 16 Lima, 18 All.
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Good news should come your way this week. Regardless of how you mark it, you'll be surrounded by caring hearts. Sunday's full moon is one of two this year associated with journeys, homely connections and
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) This week's potent presence of sombre Saturn in your own sign is a warning not to lose your cool, particularly on Tuesday and Thursday. Otherwise, you can expect a weekend of quality and frivolity.
QUIZ: THE CLASSICS 1. First run in 1776, which is the oldest of the five British classic horse races? 2. In the UK, HM Revenue and Customs define a classic car for company taxation purposes as having a value in excess of £15,000 and being over how many years old: (a) 15, (b) 25 or (c) 35? 3. In which decade did the independent national radio station Classic FM begin broadcasting in the UK? 4. Someone reading classics at university would be studying the literature, philosophy and history of which two ancient civilisations? 5. The classical composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms and Ludwig van Beethoven were all born in which country? 6. What was the title of the famous Walt Disney animated film featuring classical music given
cartoon interpretations, which opened in New York in November 1940? 7. Which American classical guitarist reached nine in the UK singles charts in 1968 with the instrumental piece Classical Gas? 8. Which piece of classical music, played by the French musician Jacques Loussier, was used to advertise Hamlet cigars on television between 1966 and 1997? 9. Which two fierce Spanish rivals compete in the football match known as El Clásico? 10. Who wrote the classic children’s novel Swallows and Amazons, first published in 1930? Not a lot of people know that... the London Symphony Orchestra was booked to travel on the Titanic's maiden voyage, but they changed boats at the last minute.
Answers: 1. ST LEDGER (Stakes), 2. A – 15, 3. 1990s (September 7, 1992), 4. GREEK and ROMAN, 5. GERMANY, 6. FANTASIA, 7. MASON WILLIAMS, 8. J S Bach’s AIR ON THE G STRING, 9. REAL MADRID and FC BARCELONA, 10. ARTHUR RANSOME
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Wonder cures or wives’ tales MOST of us have at least once woken up with a throbbing head and dry mouth and sworn ‘I’m never drinking again.’ What seems like a good idea the night before often leads to a miserable day after. Heavy drinking can lead to inflammation of the stomach and intestines, poor-quality sleep, and the production of toxic substances that lead to vomiting, sweating and an increased heart rate. Hangovers can also hamper the ability to concentrate and affect short term loss, according to experts. And despite the majority of the adult population having endured one at some point, nobody seems to be able to provide a credible ‘hangover cure.’ Although there is evidence behind what works to relieve symptoms and what doesn’t. The most frequently reported symptom of a heavy night drinking is dehydration. Alcohol is a diuretic and makes us urinate more often and around four drinks can eliminate between 600 and 1,000 ml of water from the body. Heavy alcohol consumption can also cause sweating, vomiting and diarrhoea,
NO CURE: But there is evidence behind what works to relieve hangover symptoms and what doesn’t.
FULL ENGLISH: Eating protein, fat and carbohydrates before drinking has been shown to slow the absorption of alcohol. which also cause the body to lose fluids, and lead to thirst, weakness, dry mouth and light-headedness. Drinking water may relieve some of these symptoms, but a combination of water and an electrolyte supplement is more effective in tackling some of the symptoms of your hangover.
While some swear by a full fry up with a plate of greasy bacon and eggs, others can’t face it after a hard night partying. Foods such as bacon, eggs and even broccoli contain an amino acid called ‘cysteine,’ which scientists claim can decrease the amount of the toxic chemical ‘acetaldehyde,’
which is produced as your body metabolises alcohol. Acetaldehyde contributes to hangover symptoms such as increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting, but there is limited research supporting the benefits of certain foods as hangover cures. However, eating protein, fat and carbohydrates before
drinking has been shown to slow the absorption of alcohol. One reason we feel terrible after drinking is down to the effects that alcohol has on our sleep. Alcohol-induced sleep can be shorter and poorer quality, but the tiredness you feel can be reversed by the nation’s favourite stimulant - caffeine. Then there’s the common phrase, ‘hair of the dog.’ But experts stress drinking during a hangover is simply
dangerous, as vital organs such as the liver need time to repair the damage caused by a heavy session. Government guidelines recommend that you should avoid alcohol for 48 hours after a heavy drinking session. Pharmaceutical products are being marketed to drinkers which claim to relieve hangover symptoms by increasing the speed at which the body gets rid of the toxic chemical acetaldehyde. But there is currently no evidence that any conventional or complementary medicine can cure a hangover. The only sure fire way to avoid hangover hell is to apparently drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
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Complicated world of creams MANY leading skin experts claim that terms used by cosmetic firms such as ‘hypoallergenic’ and ‘dermatologist-recommended’ are often just marketing tools. But when it comes to sensitive skin, they do recommend moisturisers without fragrance or allergic ingredients. A study of the 100 best-selling whole body moisturisers found that not only did prices vary by 9,400 per cent, but 95 per cent of the products claiming to be dermatologist-recommended had at least one ingredient that could cause an allergy. Of the hypoallergenic varieties, 83 per cent contained a substance on the allergen list of the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG). The most common potential allergy-
causing ingredients were fragrance mix and a preservative known as paraben mix. So what sort of cream should people with sensitive skin use. Dermatologists suggest using a moisturiser free of additives, fragrances and perfume. But even this is not 100 per cent reliable. Out of those claiming to be fragrancefree, around 45 per cent had at least one ingredient that was a fragrance cross-reactor and could irritate the skin. One moisturiser labelled ‘natural’ had the highest number of potentially allergenic ingredients from the NACDG list. Researchers pointed out that many of the most affordable moisturisers, such as coconut oil or pure shea butter, have no
allergens. While lotions are the most popular moisturisers, dermatologists recommend ointments for skin which is really dry. Lotions contain water, so they apparently evaporate quickly on the skin and then don’t do anything useful. Petroleum jelly is said to the favourite, it may be greasy, but gets top marks for protecting the skin.
VARIETY: It can be difficult knowing which moisturiser is more suitable than another.
Heart valves UNIVERSITY researchers in America have found that 12 per cent of people who die when their hearts suddenly stop beating have MVP, a condition that affects one in every 100 people and is considered harmless. Mitral valve prolapse occurs when the valves that separate the different chambers of the heart do not close properly. This can affect how blood flows around the body, but NHS Choices claims that it often does not require treatment.
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TECH FOR THE TIMID
For battery or for worse Terence Kennedy considers the charge of the night brigade
ASK any gathering of geeks about the right way to charge a phone and you could be in for a long haul. Best to pack a flask. Where a Nokia 3310 might run for a week, these days we’re lucky to get a full day from our smartphones, and LBA is the new syndrome on the block: Low Battery Anxiety. A recent survey says nine out of 10 people suffer from LBA. The rest of us just get on with our lives. Battery specialists do at least agree on a few points. One is that modern batteries no longer suffer the dreaded ‘memory effect’ which plagued our devices some time ago. Charging them partially is fine. Where we used to empty our batteries then fully recharge, today’s rule is different: charge a little, a lot. If you can be bothered. Better to keep pumping a little power into them frequently throughout the day, say the specialists, than longer full sessions, with 45 to 75 per cent charged as the constant target. Though your phone’s socket may then
A MODERN AFFLICTION: Low Battery Anxiety. wear out faster than its battery. If you do prefer to charge overnight, like most of us, there’s no risk of overcharging. Unlike lots of folks I know, today’s devices automatically stop eating when they’re full. We can safely ignore the fanatics who
insist that when you wake up for a pitstop in the wee small hours you should unplug your phone. Letting your battery empty to the point of death is a seriously bad thing to do, as is leaving it empty. But nor should you leave today’s battery 100
per cent charged for long. Experts do however recommend charging your phone to 100 per cent once a month or so, to ‘recalibrate’ the battery, a bit like restarting your computer to clear out any accumulated junk. Most manufacturers claim between 300 and 500 charges of useful life, and indeed Apple once claimed its batteries would only lose 20 per cent of their capacity after 1,000 charges. Yeah, right. And it’s a myth that every time you charge, whether fully or partially, knocks one charge off that 300-to500-charges-lifespan claim. Not so, say those in the know: if you charge your phone 20 per cent in a single session, that only counts as one-fifth of one complete charge. Perhaps life’s just too short for all this complication? Then just plug the damn thing in when you can, and when it finally wears out you’ve got the best excuse to buy a new toy. That’s how things work these days, after all?
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Power struggle NEWER phones come with the latest breed of power supply: a fast charger. The jury’s still out on whether only fast-charging your phone is bad for it (largely because of the extra heat generated). If it was, say the enthusiasts, wouldn’t the suppliers of expensive high-end phones also put a traditional charger in the box? Should you only use a phone’s specific charger, meaning lugging a box full of the darn things when a family heads off on holiday? Nope: a charger is a charger is a charger, as long as it’s powerful enough to charge the most demanding phone. Today’s devices will only draw as much power as they need, so pretty much any reputable charger will charge any phone if the plugs and sockets match.
It shouldn’t be allowed Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I JUST spent a very pleasant weekend in Mallorca with a bunch of nutters, as Del Trotter would put it, for a jolly boys outing. I knew it was going to be fun as soon as I met Lilian and Roland at the airport who were off on a cruise to celebrate 60 years of being married. My flight was good; the villa that we had booked was great and the weather fine. So I know what you are thinking - what made me grumpy? Well I’m glad you asked. The answer is football. Football made me grumpy for two reasons. The first was that our lads had entered a five-a- side tourney and, to begin with, they were not taking it as seriously as maybe they should have. Everyone else turned up in their proper kit. We had Primark t-shirts; the boys were all in different makes of shorts with different coloured socks. You get the idea. We reckoned we would get knocked out in the first round, but we didn’t. And we also got through the second round. Now it was turning out to be a bit of a Rocky moment. The underdogs were beating everyone. By now we were buzzing having reached the se-
mi-finals. We only had to beat the Local Police team to get into the finals. We looked over to where they were sitting and saw that 15 minutes before the match they were all sitting down tucking into a lunch of pasta, burgers, wine, beer etc. We thought this was going to be a doddle. As our team was going onto the pitch the police team were still eating their lunch and had put four new players on the pitch that hadn’t even played in the earlier matches. Our ‘manager’ asked one of the organisers if this was allowed and was told that, because of shift changes they allowed it. So basically we were cheated, by the police, out of the finals. The ringers they put in the team were fresh and our boys were cream crackered. Anyway if that’s how you have to win, good luck to you. I don’t actually mean that - it shouldn’t be allowed, full stop. The second football thing that made me grumpy was the West Ham v Chelsea game. How come, in their combined starting line-up, they manged to field only one home grown British player between the two teams? We have to nurture our kids more and stop ruining the game by buying in these spoilt brats. In a squad of 25 only eight have to be home grown players. The glorious game is not what it used to be I’m afraid. mikesenker@gmail.com
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NEARLY 80 members and friends of the Careline Theatre celebrated their annual Paella Day in the grounds of Fontilles recently. Careline president Candida Wright cooked up the huge seafood paella, which was just one of three on offer for the hungry crowd. The group’s next production to be presented in Alcalali is Dirty Dusting. They say that “this promises to be an evening of pure theatrical Viagra, all done in the best possible taste!” Although first premiered in the UK 15 years ago, it is currently enjoying a revival which is touring the north east of England during the latter part of this year and early next year, so its presentation in the Costa Blanca is quite apt. Three elderly cleaning ladies are about to be ‘put out to pasture’ by their overzealous office manager. They have little chance of another job at their age and wonder how are they going to replace their lost income?
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Paella day and dirty dusting A chance wrong number for a sex chat line rings into the office and gives them the great idea that they could run a sex
chat line themselves. After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone and providing they can keep it from
their boss, they could be onto a winner This is a heart-warming, feelgood comedy that will have au-
CANDIDA WRIGHT: With her seafood paella.
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to Live Well by Andrew Harding TWO Indian recipes this week; there are plenty of good quality curry and garam masala powders and curry pastes available in supermarkets and Asian grocers. Indian Breaded Chicken with a Dhansak Curry Sauce Serves 4 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 eggs beaten 250 ml breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 large chicken breast halves without skin and each one then halved For the Sauce 2 tablespoons cooking oil, sunflower is ideal 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder or paste 1 large can of peeled tomatoes 1 piece ginger root (optional), grated 1 or more red or green chillis (optional), seeded and chopped 2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled 1 jar lentils, drained 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped juice of one lemon
Indian breaded chicken with a dhansak sauce
CURRY: With onion fried rice. 2 teaspoons garam masala 1. Place spices in a shallow bowl and mix together, beat the eggs in another bowl and place breadcrumbs in a third. 2. Pour oil into an oven-proof dish/tin and pre-heat oven to 200 Celsius (fan) 220 Celsius (conventional). 3. Dredge the chicken in the spice mix to coat fully, then dredge in the beaten egg, tip any remaining spice mix into the dish containing the breadcrumbs and coat the chicken with the mix. 4. Coat the crumbed chicken in the oil and place in the oven and cook for about 20-30 minutes depending upon the size of the breast portions. Ensure they are cooked through by tapping with a spoon until a resonant sound is obtained. 5. While cooking make the sauce. 6. Fry the onion and garlic until transparent and add the curry powder/paste until aroma released continually stirring.
7. Add the tomatoes, stock cubes, ginger and chillis and stir until simmering. 8. Drain the lentils, place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water is clear and add to the sauce. 9. Add the cilantro, lemon juice and garam masala, give one final stir 10. Place the breaded chicken on plates with the sauce either poured over the chicken or to one side. Serve with: Easy Indian Onion ‘Fried’ Rice Serves 4 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons cooking oil 350 ml long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 700 ml water 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1. Put all the ingredients in a microwaveable container. 2. Thoroughly stir and seal as well as possible. 3. Place in a microwave oven and cook on full power for 12 minutes. 4. Remove from microwave and let it stand for about three minutes. 5. Serve.
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diences rolling in the aisles and smiling every time they reach for the phone. Please note the dates for this production have changed and it
will run from Thursday November 8 to Saturday November 10 starting 8pm. Tickets costing €12 can be purchased from the box office by calling 605 181 726 or via email to care lineboxoffice@gmail.com.
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READY TO ENTERTAIN: The Bourbon Street Stompers.
A new stomping ground IF you like the sound of swing and old time jazz, then next Saturday and Sunday (October 6 and 7) see the Bourbon Street Stompers in Teulada-Moraira and Alfas del Pi. The name of the band conjures up the sights and sounds of old New Orleans with funeral marches through Bourbon Street and carnival but what you don’t think of is a band of swingers from the industrial city of Essen in Germany! They are currently celebrating their 25th anniversary with a tour of Spain where they are presenting their own special brand of swing
A MUSICAL GALA featuring six different acts will be raising funds for local charities on Thursday October 12 at the Casa de Cultura in El Verger (two minutes from the Ondara shopping centre). The show is designed to give you a great evening’s entertainment as well as showcase some of the great musical entertainment and concerts that are coming up on the Costa Blanca over the next six to eight months. There will be three choirs and the Vall de Pop Singers will be performing a few songs from their next concert, Tapestry, the U3A Oliva Choir will treat you to their latest repertoire and the Chaplaincy Singers will uplift and inspire you with their current selection of music. The theatre show group, Sounds Familiar, will soon be
and Hot Jazz which harks back to the 20’s and 30’s. They have seven albums under their belts and pay tribute to some of the all-time greats such as Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington. If you want to see one of the hottest New Orleans bands in Europe joined by new Orleans resident, the singer Joshua Stewart, visit the Auditori Teulada-Moraira on Saturday at 8pm with tickets costing €20 or the complex Forum Mare Nostrum, Alfas del Pi at 7pm on Sunday to purchase your tickets at the door.
Singing for charity celebrating their 10th anniversary with a new show early next year and they will give you a sneak preview of what to expect in that show. Adagio, a seven-part harmony group have some excerpts lined up from their past and future concerts and the whole evening will be hosted by the cabaret group Amadeus. Each group will be performing their own set separately, except in the finale when all the groups will join
together for the first time. As the evening will be helping to raise money for local charity Jalon Valley Help, the raffle on the night could win you a meal voucher at one of 16 local restaurants who are supporting the event. Tickets costing €12 are available from Philip Ashley on 965 581 483 or the box office at www.philipashley.com. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the concert starting half an hour later.
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V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E W W W . E U R O W E E K LY N E W S . C O M WHILE many expatriates may have moved to Spain for its sunny skies and slower pace of life, others may be looking for a career change or business opportunity. But whether you need an extra source of income or not, why not make your property work for you and think about investing in a hotel, B&B or campsite? Spain’s tourism trade continues to boom and the country was once again this summer the most popular destination in Europe. Some hotels on the Costa del Sol reported up to 100 per cent occupancy last Easter and the rising popularity of rental websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com is testament to the number of travellers coming to Spain. More alternative forms of accommodation like eco-lodges, ‘glamping’ sites and treetop houses have also gained popularity in northern Europe and are slowly making their way to the south of Spain. This in turn has paved the way for wellness-based and holistic style holidays and increasing numbers of rural properties are now offering yoga, horse riding, hiking or even cooking retreats. And with some properties charging up to €800 per person for a week long yoga retreat on websites like www.bookyogare treats.com, it seems
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TRADITIONAL: Turn an atmospheric townhouse into a hotel. now may be a good time to take advantage of the boom in tourism. A look on the internet shows the myriad tourism businesses on offer. From a Nerja hostel for €950,000 to a hotel in Old Town Marbella for €2,590,000, it seems the market is strong. A rural tourism complex for sale in Granada for between €250,000 and €500,000 even offers a net profit of
between €50,000 and €100,000 a year. If you want to start smaller, however, and have always fancied the idea of running your own B&B, a converted townhouse in one of the region’s smaller villages may be ideal. Ancient homes make for atmospheric businesses, but if a traditional set up doesn’t appeal, why not consider a glamping site?
GLAMPING: Camping, but not as you remember. The new craze for a more glamorous camping experience bears little resemblance to childhood memories of soggy weekends in a leaking tent and is gaining popularity across Europe. Even Glastonbury Festival last year offered glamour-seekers pre-erected bell tents complete with spa and private flushing loos from £2,294 (€2,559) for two people.
Now Spain is getting in on the act with one glamping site on offer just off the N-340 near Malaga for €990,000 with an annual turnover of between €100,000 and €250,000. So whether you already own a property or are currently looking, why not consider Spain’s seemingly profitable world of tourism businesses and invest in something which could offer dividends for years.
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Second homeowners can relax THE Ministry of Public Works is consulting Spain’s autonomous regions as it prepares the new Housing Law. The consultations will provide a pre-diagnosis, enabling a law which can deal with the problems that hinder access to housing in Spain, Public Works minister Juan Luis Abalos said. Many of the measures centre on rents and the law will include government plans to build 20,000 publicly-owned apartments to rent out. It will also safeguard publicly-owned social housing and prevent councils from selling to private investors as has happened in some municipalities. Tax breaks will stimulate the rentals market to keep prices down, as these have shot up in the last five years, rising by 47 per cent in Barcelona City and 38 per cent in Madrid. The fiscal concessions are also intended to encourage the owners of Spain’s 2.4 million unoccupied properties to enter the rentals market. The government is toying with the idea of fines and the banks, still sitting on countless properties, developers and promoters would be their principal targets. This measure met with a lukewarm reception in the property sector and the Ministry of Public Works has had to announce that it will ‘delimit’ these owners before imposing fines. They would definitely not include those with holiday homes, government sources confirmed. PLEDGE: Juan Luis Abalos is promising a new law.
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Money for nothing fixing up a ruin WE’VE all heard about the fortunate few who bought some of Spain’s many ruins, reforming them and then selling on for a healthy profit. And while the thought of buying an older property for almost nothing and restoring it to its former glory may appeal, is it still possible to make money doing so? Spain’s property boom in the 1990’s saw many areas previously untrodden by tourists become popular with expatriates looking for a bargain. And bargains they found with some ru-
ins in mountain villages selling for as little as the price of a second-hand car. A new roof and pool later and the same property could be sold on at a price to compete with some new builds. But while ruins can still be found for rock-bottom prices, recent tightening of planning laws has made it harder than ever to make money from development. A surge in building work, as well as a spate of cases involving illegal development, caused the Junta de Andalucia to declare permission would no
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BARGAIN PROPERTY: Could you turn this into a desirable home? longer be granted for new builds - except those with agricultural purpose - or to reform either the outside or inside of any rural property. This ban extends to permission to install tiled terraces or swimming pools, even some above ground ones, although some repair works may still receive the green light. And while some developers were previously willing to take their chances without planning permission, another law, issued in 2012, has made this even
more difficult. According to spanishestate.com, for the last six years town halls have begun requiring some owners making changes to a property in the countryside to apply for a Declaracion Asimilado Fuera de Ordinacion (DAFO) certificate. While this certificate is not currently a legal requirement to buy or sell a property, some mountain-based estate agents have begun warning buyers that solicitors could insist on a DAFO being in place to complete a sale.
For this reason it is important to use the services of a reputable and suitably qualified property professional - as advertised on these pages - to guide you through the procedures. They will have the local knowledge and expertise needed to make sure you don’t have nasty surprises later, when you may already have spent thousands of euros. If you do decide to apply for a certificate, the process involves architect visits, checks to sanitation and other infrastruc-
ture and paying a town hall tax. According to Spanish law firm Calero y Delgado Asociados: “The important thing, when someone is looking to buy a property on rural land, is for buyers to know what they are buying, be aware of the legal limitations of properties on rural land, and receive specific legal information about the property, with or without a DAFO certificate. This will enable them to make a decision with full awareness of the legal status of the property.”
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Design ideas for lighter footprint TERMS like ‘eco-friendly, sustainable and green living’ are commonplace in practically every industry, and their impact on interior design has now become significant. Due to the steady depletion of natural resources, it is becoming more important to adopt a developmental approach that focuses on conservation and sustainability. Reusing, recycling and upcycling are at the forefront in the field of interiors and are being used to ensure a lighter footprint on the planet. And there are several ways homeowners can give their dwellings a touch of green. Furniture made from reclaimed wood, second-hand furniture, usage of vintage pieces and upcycling old heirloom pieces are just some of the ways to ensure sustainability. It can be very satisfying to buy an old piece of second hand furniture for very little money, painting it yourself and using it as a statement piece in your living room. Old window shutters can be transformed into accent wall pieces and old doors can either be converted into tables or even wall shelves. Several alternatives are also available on the market, with manufacturers offering handmade tiles for the floor and using cotton or paper-based wallpapers instead of vinyl and wall cladding with natural jute fabric. Native materials like bamboo, cane, wicker and rattan are enjoying an emergence, according to various design publications. Bamboo not only lends an aesthetic look but is durable and therefore used in furniture, wall panelling and even fabrics.
VINTAGE: Reusing stylish pieces is one way to ensure sustainability.
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STURDY: Made of tough stuff, it’s not easy to rid your garden of snails.
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parently wasting their time. According to a study by the Royal Horticultural Society, gastropods were as destructive towards lettuces which were protected by these and other means, like copper tape, horticultural grit and pine bark mulch, as they were to those left untreated. At a research facility in the UK, the RHS tested
the methods on 108 lettuces with and without, sown in pots and raised beds. After six weeks, the leaves were examined. It was found that the lettuces planted in the ground were found to be more susceptible to snails and slugs, with 5.7 per cent of each eaten on average. Just 0.2 per cent those in pots had been consumed, but in spite of this they yielded less crop. Researchers believe the natural methods were ineffective because gastropods have a thick mucus which allows them to glide over sharp barriers. But while they didn’t deter the ‘pests,’ the wool pellets and pine bark did act as a fertiliser and
mulch, helping yield a 50 per cent bigger crop. Dr Hayley Jones of the RHS, recommended using proven formulas like nermatode biological control if the damage caused by snails is too much to bear. These are microscopic parasitic worms that feed upon molluscs but also risk killing non-pest garden species if over applied. Previous research has shown that gardeners who hand pick snails must move them more than 20 metres away, because their homing instinct can help them return. W h i l e i t ’s a t i m e c o n suming method, Dr Jones claims it is definitely the most environmentally friendly way to clear your garden of snails.
HALLWAYS are often forgotten about despite being the first thing guests to your home see. So it makes sense to give some thought to creating a welcoming entrance. Something hardwearing, that is easy to clean and maintain, will stand the test of time no matter how many times you change the decor. Encaustic tiles in a graphic pattern look fresh and contemporary, and add instant impact. Available in a wide variety of colour combinations, these handmade cement flooring tiles create an on-trend look with a handcrafted feel. Inject texture and pattern with a tonal patchwork rug over bare floorboards. Replacing a solid dividing wall with windows will allow light to flood into your landing or entrance hall and create a bright and airy feel. The addition of a striped stair runner, meanwhile, will generate a subtle eclectic look. Opting for a vibrant stripe design ensures a bright welcome and helps to lead the eye to the other rooms in the home. An aged flagstone floor works particularly well when teamed with rustic, tactile pieces and antique furniture.
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Greenfingered getaways WHILE we may feel healthier and more relaxed after a couple of weeks away, our plants often end up looking worse for wear. But there are ways to keep them happy while you’re on holiday. It’s always best to consider the usual care routine of each type of plant, for example a cactus is happy being watered once every fortnight as long as it gets a daily dose of sunshine. And succulent plants, such as sansevierias and aloe vera, will last longer without a drink as they hold water in their leaves. Low-maintenance indoor plants such as the corn and snake plants are also great choices. Sunny spots will dry your plants’ soil out more quickly, so it’s best to
move them out of bright light before going away. They might prefer to be in bright spaces, but their shadier spot will cause less damage than dry soil. By grouping all your plants together they will create a humid micro-climate around each other, which will reduce the negative effects of infrequent watering. Place them all in the bath, soak their soil through and you’re ready to go. If it’s very hot outside, put a layer of damp newspaper on top of the soil to help it retain its moisture. Alternatively, put one end of a length of cloth in the soil and the other end in a glass of water. The plant will ‘wick’ the water up through the cloth if and when it’s necessary.
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Storage tips SAVING seeds for future harvest is becoming more and more popular as we aim to be self-sustaining and eco-friendly. And there are tips for success. Collect seeds from the mature fruit and remove any pulp. Some crops require special treatment, for example ferment tomato seeds to remove the gelatinous cover. Discard damaged, undersized or misshapen seed. Only collect seed from heirloom or open-pollinated varieties. Allow them to air dry at room temperature in a shallow layer for at least a couple of weeks in a dry location. Stir occasionally and inspect them periodically for mould or insects. Once dry, store the seed in a sealed plastic, metal or glass container and fill as much as possible. If you are using plastic re-sealable bags, squeeze out as much air as possible. Small quantities of seed can be stored in envelopes, but bundle these together and store them as above in a sealed container. Label the seeds with the crop, variety and date. Store them in a cold, dark, dry space. A freezer is ideal as this slows down metabolic and chemical processes, restricts mould and bacteria growth, and slows down or kills many insects.
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I HAVE noticed over the past five years or so that more and more people are using a harness on their pet. If one studies the dog’s skeleton it is very obvious that the harness can do much damage to the spine. A young dog pulling and an owner pulling could
SPORTS: Harnesses are used in sports but shouldn’t be used on young dogs.
cause irrevocable damage to the young spine. A dog harness is a piece of equipment for dogs, similar to harness tack for horses. There are various designs, depending on the type of use. Harnesses can be used on guide dogs, on working dogs that haul a cart or sled, or even in sporting events, such as in the Scandinavian practice of skijoring and pulka. Harnesses are also worn by non-working dogs for training purposes. A harness is often worn in conjunction with a dog collar and used as an alternative for a dog lead attachment. While a collar only encircles the neck, harnesses have a loop that surrounds the torso as well, with connecting straps between them for added reinforcement and control. The design allows for distribution of force which may
prevent choking; a dog will also not be able to slip free from a harness as they may easily do from a standard collar. Assistance dogs will sometimes wear a harness if part of their job requires guiding or providing physical mobility for a disabled person. Generally, the harness design includes a built-in handle for the person to grip; this type
also offers reinforcement to the handler as well as a padded breast plate for the dog’s comfort. Overall sturdiness of the design depends on whether the dog is gently leading, acting as a brace, or physically pulling a wheelchair. Sled dog harnesses vary depending on the purpose of the animal; the two basic duties of a sled dog is hauling freight or some sort or racing. Harnesses come in three main types: the freight harness, the H-back harness, and the X-back harness. Dog sports are growing and more types of harnesses are being developed, including the Y-back style and
guard or distance harness. The freight harness is often an H-back harness that forms a ladder-like effect across the back with a wide chest band and sometimes extra padding. The construction distributes the weight across the chest and over the shoulders because of the broadness of the area; is designed to help the dog pull heavy weights efficiently. They may also feature a spreader bar behind the wheel dogs and before the sled or cart. Racing harnesses are often lighter and shorter than freight harnesses. The Xback harness gets its name from the straps that form an ‘X’ across the back of the dog. It is used more frequently than the H-back, with short versions that ride farther forward on the dog’s body recently gaining in popularity.
Shaggy dog story - can you help find the hero WHEN you are away for long holidays your pets can do better at home. New members sometimes join HousesitMatch when they are planning an extended holiday. To make the most of their holiday they book a long trip. But what to do with their pets? Our feedback from members is that pets are often more comfortable if they can stay in their own environment with sitters as company, where the environment and routines are familiar. It helps them feel safer. The water spaniel shown in the picture is still a puppy, so the owners are looking for dog lovers to stay with him while they take their trip of a lifetime. Do you know anyone who could help this puppy? How we work HousesitMatch is a housesitting network where new mem-
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be bought through finance in the next five years alone. A lmo s t e v ery s in gle B rito n s u rv e y ed , o u t of 13,500 consumers who bought a car on finance believed that they ‘owned’ the motor. T h is alo n e re fle c ts the shift in attitudes in buying a c a r, a n d o v er tw o th i rds th in k th a t B rex it w ill inc re a s e th e co s t o f b u y i ng one outright. The preference for usership over ownership represents one of the most dramatic shifts in the retail landscape, with new types of flexible aftersales, logistics and infrastructure
KEY CHANGE: The nature of car purchasing and ownership is evolving. services. Mark Forton, Volkswagen Director of Mobility Services, said:
“The next step of this is customers wanting use of a vehicle for a shorter period of time, or use of multiple
vehicles, much like a subscription service. “Therefore the need for the retailers to be a part of
this is essential as it will provide access to customers in the locations that are easy for them.”
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Yamaha Tracer 700 GT 2019: A ride to remember AFTER the huge success of the original Tracer 700, Yamaha will launch its new and improved version next year which will feature a high-rise Tourer windshield,
ergonomic seat and matching 20-litre side cases. Thanks to these innovations, it will offer greater protection against the wind, more comfort in travelling
and enhanced functionality. With better specifications, the Tracer 700 GT develops the strengths of its sporty and dynamic predecessor, and is the most versatile model yet. It will be available in Phantom Blue, Tech Black and Nimbus Gray, with the last option including red as a secondary colour. Powered by Yamaha’s acclaimed 689 cc dual-cylinder engine, which generates a strong linear torque for maximum riding enjoyment, the Tracer 700 GT is versatile, exciting and affordable. Its elegant and comfortable seat has been fitted with highend padding, and the bike boasts a 17-litre fuel tank. The compact and lightweight chassis complements the sharp lined design well. There are a range of customise options and with the MyGarage app anyone can design the Yamaha of their dreams before making it a reality.
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Newcastle, while West Ham will travel to Brighton. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero sent Manchester City to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Brighton. The outcome was never in doubt once Sterling slid home Leroy Sane’s cross after half an hour. The defending champions continued to dominate and Aguero made sure of the points on 65 minutes, firing home a sterling pass to finish a move he started. Chelsea and Liverpool maintained their unbeaten starts to the season by playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard’s 25th minute strike, driven with his left foot into the far corner, had threatened to be his second match-winner of the week against Liverpool. With Salah arguably the guiltiest party, the Reds wasted a host of opportunities before Daniel Sturridge
STRAINED RELATIONSHIP: Mourinho and Pogba have clashed this season. curled a stunning strike into the top corner from 25 yards to rescue a point in the 89th minute. Liverpool have a mouth-watering tie next up against Man City, while Chelsea will take on Southampton. Arsenal have developed a ‘winning mentality’ under new manager
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MESSING UP: Barcelona are in indifferent form at the moment.
at half-time. Atletico’s best chance fell to Antoine Griezmann, but the Frenchman’s dinked effort was saved by Thibaut Courtois. Real travel to Alaves on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid will host Real Betis on Sunday. Two supporters were carried away on stretchers and two others suffered minor injuries after part of a stand collapsed in Sevilla’s 3-1 win at Eibar. Spanish media sources have reported that railings gave way as supporters rushed to the front to celebrate Sevillas’s second goal. On-loan Andre Silva put Sevilla ahead and Banega scored twice before Joan Jordan’s late consolation for Eibar. Third placed Sevilla will face Celta Vigo on Sunday, while Eibar will travel to Girona on Sunday. Other fixtures this weekend will see Espanyol take on Villarreal, Real Valladolid entertain Huesca, and Leganes host Real Vallecano. Credit: @News_robot/Twittter
CHAMPIONS Barcelona stretched their winless run in La Liga to three games after being held at home to Athletic Bilbao, 1-1. The visitors led through Oscar de Marcos’ firsttime finish at the back post from Markel Susaeta’s cross. But substitute Munir El Haddadi came to the rescue for the Catalans, poking in a late equaliser from Messi’s low cross. Ernesto Valverde’s side have dropped seven points in seven days and suffered a shock defeat by Leganes in mid-week. Despite this Barca remain top of the league and will take on Valencia next, while Athletic Bilbao will host Real Sociedad. However, Real Madrid missed their chance to overtake Barca as they drew their home derby game against Atletico Madrid 0-0. Los Blancos, beaten by Sevilla in mid-week, saw Gareth Bale retire injured from the game
Unai Emery, said defender Rob Holding after their seventh successive victory in all competitions. The Gunners secured a 2-0 home victory over Watford as two goals in the last nine minutes secured their fifth league win in a row, courtesy of a Cathcart own
goal and Mezut Ozil. Arsenal will next travel to Fulham, while Watford will entertain Bournemouth. Other fixtures this weekend will see Leicester host Everton, Crystal Palace, entertain Wolves, and Burnley face Huddersfield.
Ronaldo slams ‘fake news’ rape claim CRISTIANO Ronaldo has dismissed as ‘fake news’ accusations by a US woman who alleges she was raped by the Portuguese footballer in 2009. In an Instagram video, Ronaldo said: “They want to promote themselves by using my name. It’s normal.” Ronaldo’s lawyers say they will sue G e r m a n y ’s D e r S p i e g e l m a g a z i n e , which originally reported the allegations. The magazine wrote that Kathryn M a y o rg a h a d c l a i m e d R o n a l d o , 3 3 , raped her in a hotel room in Las Vegas. Ms Mayorga, 34, is reported to have filed a rape report with Las Vegas police shortly after the alleged incident. In 2010, she allegedly reached an out-of-court settlement with Ronaldo involving a €323,000 payment for agreeing never to go public with the allegations. Her lawyers are now seeking to declare the non-disclosure agreement void. I n a s t a t e m e n t , R o n a l d o ’s l a w y e r Christian Schertz said he had been instructed to seek “moral damages” over “one of the most serious violations of personal rights in recent years.”
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MANCHESTER UNITED recorded their worst league start in 29 years as Jose Mourinho’s side were beaten 3-1 by West Ham at London Stadium. The Hammers were ahead after just five minutes through clubrecord signing Felipe Anderson’s clever back heeled finish from Pablo Zabaleta’s cross. The hosts were then lucky to double their advantage just before halftime as Andriy Yarmolenko’s shot cannoned in off Victor Lindelof. Marcus Rashford responded for a lacklustre United on 71 minutes, but Marko Arnautovic restored West Ham’s two goal cushion three minutes later, latching onto Mark Noble’s incisive pass. In a week that saw his side dumped out of the Carabao Cup to Derby, the embattled Jose Mourinho will face even more questions about his future. United will next face strugglers
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TEAM ORDERS: Bottas was forced to make way for championship leader Hamilton.
Mercedes steers Hamilton to win LEWIS HAMILTON says winning thanks to team orders left him feeling “the most conflicted I have ever been.” Mercedes ordered teammate Valterri Bottas to let Hamilton by in Russia, after pressure from Hamilton’s title rival Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton’s victory gives him a 50-point advantage over Ferrari driver Vettel in the championship, with a maximum of only 125 available over the remaining five races. The Briton said: “The racer inside me wants it to be the other way around. “The ruthless killer instinct inside me says: This is the way it should be, stop being so soft. This is the way it needs to be.” Mercedes’ decision was backed by Vettel, who said: “What they did today and the way they played together as a team makes complete sense. “It’s a bit dull for the race but it makes sense.” However, Bottas could not hide his frustration and commented that the decision was “confusing” and that he was
not prepared for it. He said: “I had the pace for victory and the ability this weekend. “I am a racer and I just want to win races. At the moment it is a bit painful but I do it for the team.” Bottas added that he expected the same thing to hap-
pen again if the two drivers are in the same positions again before the championship is decided. Toto Wolff said that the team made the call because they were worried Hamilton could lose second place to Vettel, having blistered his tyres.
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4 - 10 October 2018 SPAIN’S Ana Carrasco has become the first female to win a motorbike world title, as the 21-year-old claimed the World Supersport 300 title by a point over compatriot Mika Perez.
ALEJANDRO VALVERDE finally made the top step of the podium at the Road World Championships after the veteran won a four-up sprint to win the men’s road race in Innsbruck, Austria. The 38-year-old Spaniard who has finished on the podium a record six times, denied Romain Bardet and Michael Woods after the Spaniard opened up his sprint around 150-metres from the end of the gruelling 258km Alpine route before beating them to the line. Dutchman Tom Dumoulin, who lost his time trial title to Rohan Dennis earlier in the week, followed up in fourth. As expected, the race sprang into life in the challenging slopes of the final climb of the
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Valverde surges to championship RYDING HIGH: Team Europe celebrates another famous win.
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VALIANT VELVERDE: The Spaniard claimed his first championship victory. day, and Dumoulin was zig zagging all over the road, such was the brutality of the ascent. With the finishing line in sight and having ridden for al-
most seven hours, Valverde led from the front to claim an emotional victory. He said: “I have always wanted to be world champion.
Europe regains Ryder Cup EUROPE held off a final day fightback from Team USA to regain the Ryder Cup with an emphatic 17.5-10.5 triumph after a tense and dramatic afternoon at Le Golf National. Their overnight four-point lead was whittled down to just one when Jim Furyk’s side won three of the top five matches, but Thomas Bjorn’s close-knit Europe took control of the middle order of the singles draw. Victory was secured in fitting fashion when Francesco Molinari became the first European ever to win five points out of five. Added to that feat, Sergio Garcia beat Rickie Fowler to surpass Nick Faldo as the leading points scorer in Ryder Cup history, while Ian Poulter lived up to his reputation as ‘The Post-
man’ as he delivered another point by defeating world number one Dustin Johnson. With Henrik Stenson and Garcia both on the verge of adding further points, Molinari won his record-breaking match when the hapless Phil Mickelson shanked his tee shot to the 16th into the water and shook hands with the Open champion on the tee. Justin Thomas won his fourth point of the week in the opening singles when Rory McIlroy found a bunker and water on the final hole, forcing him to concede defeat after a thrilling battle. But Paul Casey snatched a valuable half against Brooks Koepka, and Jon Rahm got the better of Tiger Woods to leave the American without a point over the whole competition.