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ISSUE NO. 1739
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GUILTY: Jury at Alicante court convicted man for malicious murder.
Killed wife with 11 stabs By Dilip Kuner A MAN who killed his wife by stabbing her 11 times has been
jailed for 24 years. An Alicante court heard how the man had grabbed a kitchen knife, followed his victim to the bedroom, shut the door to ensure she had nowhere to run to, then attacked her aiming stabs at her vital organs. The attack was so vicious that a post-mortem examination revealed nearly every one of the stabs would have proven fatal.
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NEWS EXTRA Robbery inquiry GUARDIA CIVIL officers have dismantled an alleged gang of robbers who operated throughout the north of Spain, the south of France and Portugal, with 27 arrests made and items worth around €230,000 seized in the probe.
Tax call US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has called on the Spanish government not to implement a planned levy on large technology firms, dubbed the ‘Google Tax’, claiming it unfairly targets companies in his country.
Olive foiled A NEW study by a Spanish consumer association has cast doubt over whether olive oil is being wrongfully labelled ‘extra virgin,’ having carried out thorough tests on 41 products, including a strict taste examination.
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Catalan trial set Independence probe wraps up SPAIN’S Supreme Court is set to try 18 leading pro-Catalan independence figures early next year after announcing its investigation into last year’s secession referendum and declaration was now complete. The court said last week 18 of the accused, including Cataluña’s former Vice President Oriol Junqueras, would stand trial on rebellion and disobedience charges in 2019. They have also been charged with misappropriation of public money to stage the referendum. The court’s announcement comes as both Spain’s Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister suggested last week the charge of rebellion was not appropriate for the case. The 18 people set to go on trial include Junqueras and former Cataluña Generalitat officials Joaqium Forn, Jordi Turull and Raul Romeva. The ex-speaker of the Catalan Parliament Carme Forcadell is also due to appear before the court. Nine of the 18
HEARING DUE: Junqueras (inset) is among those charged over last year’s vote. accused remain in custody ahead of the trial. The court has ruled the 18 accused and seven others, including former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, played an ‘essential’ role in staging
the independence referendum and declaration in October 2017. Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled prior to the vote that holding it would be illegal. Puigdemont and others remain abroad after arrest warrants were is-
sued for them in the wake of the referendum. Prosecution and defence teams are now set to make their submissions to the court, including requests for sentences. The charge of rebellion carries a jail sentence of up to 30 years. The court said the trial would likely last for three months, with a ruling not due until June. The news comes as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his deputy Carmen Calvo both implied the charge of rebellion may not apply. Both cited historic parliamentary proceedings and said rebellion charges should only be used in cases involving an attempted overthrow of the state by armed force. Their comments came after Pablo Casado, leader of the opposition conservative Partido Popular (PP), accused Sanchez of aiding a ‘coup d’etat’ by trying to negotiate with Cataluña’s current pro-independence administration.
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Gangster held ENVER BAJRI, the alleged leader of a dangerous Albanian gang, was detained in San Juan following a joint operation by Spanish, Italian and Albanian police. Supposedly responsible for murders, drug trafficking and rigging the results of football matches, he was carrying €9,000 and a pistol when arrested.
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Paying respect
Full moon ACCIO-ECOLOGISTA AGRO accused hunters of taking advantage of the full moon to shoot waterfowl on Pego-Oliva Marsh. They twice infringed regulations the environmentalists claimed, as the birds were killed on weekdays, when shooting is banned. The hunters also killed swamphens, a protected species, as well as moorhens and mallards.
Web crime CYBERCRIME in Alicante increased by 15 per cent last year, with 3,737 reported offences, an average of 10 daily incidents that put the province fourth in Spain’s national ranking after Madrid, Valencia and Baleares. Most of the complaints centred on false job offers, illegal online commerce and fraudulent property rentals.
Not peanuts INSPECTORS from Spain’s tax authority Hacienda recently swooped on Valencia City’s wholesale fruit and vegetable markets in a nationwide operation to combat fiscal fraud. A Mercavalencia operator allegedly threw a cashbox with €10,000 and paperwork out of the window, but inspectors later found €34,000 and bills without IVA.
Hotel fire GUESTS were temporarily evacuated from lounges and their rooms when fire broke for unknown reasons in the kitchens of Hotel Bristol, located near the Plaza Triangular in Benidorm. Calle Herrerias was closed to traffic to allow unhindered access to the hotel for firefighters to control the blaze.
Phone joy FOUR THOUSAND people in the Baradello, Sargento and Montesol urbanisations in Sierra Mariola and the village of Barxell will finally have a mobile phone signal. After eight years of negotiations and red tape Alcoy City Hall has finally given Telefonica permission to install a mast in the Font Roja area.
PASSED ON: Cemeteries fill with flowers on All Saints’ Day PEOPLE from across Spain are marking All Saints’ Day today (Thursday), a holiday that sees many take time to honour and respect the dead. Families traditionally gather in cemeteries and lay flowers at the graves of loved ones on All Saints’ Day (Dia de Todos los Santos in Spanish). Cemeteries become filled with colour as a result of people placing the bouquets to help keep the memo-
ry of their deceased loved ones alive. The festival is so prominent that November 1 continues to be the day when florists in Spain sell the most flowers. Scenes of flowers in cemeteries also feature in popular culture, such as in the 2006 film Volver. Churches also hold special masses to mark the day in memory of all those who have passed away. Spanish people take part in several other traditional activities to mark
Another delay for bypass WORK restarted on the Benissa bypass in 2017, eight years after it was halted during the economic crisis. Construction has stopped once more after a 100-metre section of embankment collapsed, burying a bulldozer and its driver who escaped through the cabin window with only scratches. The collapse occurred on one of the most complicated sections of the 4.5-kilometre road and the Ministry of Public Works and the contractors,
multinational OHL, made the joint decision to call a halt to the €21.8 million project. They now await a verdict from geotechnical engineers who will take 10 days to inspect the embankment to determine whether it is sufficiently stable and solid. Should they decide that the wall’s safety cannot be guaranteed, this entire section will have to be demolished, holding up the much-needed N-332 bypass yet again.
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the day. In the north of Spain there is the castañada which sees friends and families gather to eat castañas (chestnuts) and other traditional sweets. Other treats include buñelos de viento. Folklore has it that the dough fritters, often filled with custard, chocolate and cream, release a soul from purgatory when eaten. The marzipan flavoured huesos de santo (saint’s bones) are also a popular snack.
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Ponsoda trial closer MORE than 11 years after Polop mayor Alejandro Ponsoda was murdered, the case should finally be heard before summer 2019. The High Court judge Cristina Costa recently arranged a hearing behind closed doors for defence lawyers to resolve alleged breaches of their clients’ fundamental rights. The approximate date emerged during these proceedings, court sources revealed. Ponsoda was shot outside his home by killers allegedly hired in a
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Benidorm nightclub by Juan Cano, his successor at Polop Town Hall. The trial by jury is expected to be a long one and the judge has asked the defence and prosecution to reduce their lists of witnesses, as around 100 will be giving evidence. These will include police officers who took part in the investigation, prostitutes and staff from the club as well as the clairvoyant that the murdered mayor frequently consulted.
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1738 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, including 126 local stories.
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POLL OF THE WEEK Should some hospitals be allowed to refuse women over 34 years old IVF treatment? LAST WEEK’S POLL: Should Spain follow Canada and legalise marihuana for recreational use as some have proposed?
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HOTTING UP: Spain could be drier and warmer by 2050.
Climate forecast RISING heat, more forest fires, less rain and animal extinction could be in store for Spain by 2050 due to climate change, according to a new study. The Observatory of Sustainability has released its forecasts for the years leading up to 2100. Their report claimed Spain could warm by 2.6 degrees by 2050 in the worst case scenario of the country failing to move away from fossil fuels and slash emissions. The study, based on government data, found that in the worst case RCP8.5 scenario Spain would warm by 2.6 degrees 50 years before average global temperatures reach that level. The forecast follows data last week which showed that emissions in Spain rose by 4.4 per cent from 2016 to 2017. The authors of the report said that percentage showed the country had not moved away from fossil fuels, making their worst case scenario more likely. The Observatory’s Climate Change in Spain report, which used the CCSM4 prediction model to produce its findings, claimed rainfall levels would drop if temperatures warmed by 2.6 degrees. The effects would be seen across the coun-
try except in the western Canary Islands, Navarra and the Valencia region would see less rain. Flooding would also be more likely in those areas because rainfall would not be distributed evenly throughout the year. The report said rain would become ‘scarce’ in northwest Spain, a region which currently has a temperate climate compared to much of the country. Galicia, Lugo and Ourense could see reductions of 500 millimetres per year, half their current levels of annual rainfall. They could come to resemble how southern Spain looks today rather than the current ‘Green Spain’ landscapes they are known for. The report also found Spain would see temperatures rise well above two degrees by 2050, with the only exception being A Coruña, the Balearic and Canary Islands. The regions of Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and parts of Andalucia would be hit hardest by rising temperatures. More wildfires and the extinction of species could follow the rise, the Observatory said. It added temperatures last September had peaked at 1.4 degrees above average.
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NEWS EXTRA Cash boost THE Provincial Council of Alicante has allocated €13.3 million which will be distributed to 23 municipalities that have been earmarked as in danger of depopulation by the Valencian government, over the next two years.
Fire scare THIRTY people were evacuated from a restaurant in the centre of Alicante after a fire broke out in the storeroom in Ascar Espla Avenue, with no reported injuries but damage to the annex which housed machinery.
Dodgy bets A DOZEN people were arrested in Valencia Province, among others, by the Guardia Civil as part of an operation against illegal sports betting, with an emphasis on bets on tennis matches within the ITF Futures and Challenger categories.
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One-sided love, not gender violence GUARDIA CIVIL investigators suspect that gender violence was not involved in the recent Finestrat killings. Following the postmortem results, they no longer consider that a third party was responsible for a double murder despite initially interviewing an unnamed man. They now believe that the victim Maria Blazquez, aged 33, was shot dead by 40-year-old Pere Llinares who then committed suicide. Maria had shotgun wounds in the stomach and neck and Pere had been shot in the head. The shotgun was discovered beneath their bodies. The killings occurred in a rural property in Finestrat’s Alqueria district and police were alerted following a telephone call from Maria’s current partner. Maria was included in the Viogen programme
SHOOTINGS: Double death in Finestrat.
that provides protection for women at risk from gender violence after lodging two official complaints, but no details have been revealed as to whether these were linked to her partner or Pere. According to Maria’s friends in Finestrat, she and Pere had been close in
the past, which at first led the Guardia Civil to suspect a double murder, although investigators have found no evidence of a stable relationship. Sources in the Spanish media claimed that Maria’s family in Talavera de la Reina (Toledo) believe that Pere was in love
with Maria and they argued when she told him she was going back to her ex-partner. Pere tried unsuccessfully to persuade her not to renew the relationship and shot her as they quarrelled before turning the shotgun on himself, they suggested.
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from Front page » Prosecutors said she was killed simply ‘for the fact of being a woman,’ as she planned to live an independent life having found work in a hotel and was due to pick up a training certificate. A jury decided that the man who has been left quadriplegic after a self inflicted injury to his spinal cord suffered the same day of the killing - was guilty of ‘malicious murder.’ The panel had heard how the convicted man was with his wife in their Benidorm home when he decided to end his wife’s life after a ‘discussion.’ The victim’s daughter told the court how the man had psychologically abused both herself and her mother over a long period of time, testimony that was backed up by psychologists who had been treating the victim for some time. The murdered woman had filed several complaints of psychological abuse but then withdrawn them for fear of being left destitute as she depended on him financially. During sentencing the judge also imposed a compensation order of €150,000 for the woman’s daughter and €50,000 for her son, who had left home years previously and now lives in Argentina.
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LOVE ISLAND beauty Zara McDermott sizzled in a plunging white swimsuit during a relaxing break in Ibiza SIZZLING: The reality with co-star Ellie Brown. star set pulses racin g. The former government advisor, 21, has been busy getting ready to move in with boyfriend Adam Collard, but took time off to soak up some sun. Zara kept it simple but sexy, showing off her ample bust and long legs in the high-cut one piece, natural make-up and flowing honey-blonde hair. Meanwhile, best friend Ellie, 20, frolicked on the beach in a stunning olive green, silk bikini, detailed with knots and a ruched ruffle to flatter her enviable figure. The Geordie ex-business development manager gave her incredible appearance a striking contrast with fuchsia dangle earrings. Ellie’s well-earned break comes following her split from millionaire heir beau, Charlie Brake, who announced their split on social media before going official with billionaire heiress Kimberley Owen.
Bi dating CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER UK winner and drag artist Courtney Act (Shane Jenek) is hosting a new E! reality dating show ‘The Bi Life,’ set in a mansion in Barcelona.
The series features single people who identify as bisexual, pansexual and sexually fluid, and like other shows of its kind, they share a house looking for love.
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Beauty and the buff REALITY star stunner Charlotte Dawson, 26, laid on the PDAs as she holidayed in sunny Spain with rugby player boyfriend Matt Sarsfield. The Celebs Go Dating beauty, daughter of late comedian Les Dawson, sizzled in a bright orange bikini which showed off her incredible curves. The TV personality from Blackpool, ensured all eyes were on her by complement-
ing her scanty two-piece with a wraparound micro-mini sarong and towering Louboutin heels. She opted for large bejewelled sunglasses, blingy earrings and heavy make-up. While her sportsman love interest, 27, showed off his athletic physique in powder blue board shorts. The ex On The Beach and The Celebs on the Farm star was snapped cat walking around the pool and lounging on a lilo. And the buxom brunette shared snaps on her Instagram account of the pair locking lips and arms.
CURVY: Reality star turns heads in Spain.
Xmas on-off plans Women only A CHRISTMAS special of Love Island is in the pipeline as bosses plan to reunite the show’s cast in the Mallorca villa. Producers have reportedly been in touch with winners of this year’s dating show Dani Dyer and Jack Finchman, to get the lovebirds on board. It’s believed the reunion will include stars from all of the earlier series.
FAVE: Winner Dani Dyer.
LIONEL MESSI’S luxurious Art-Deco style hotel in Ibiza hosted a four-day lesbian party last weekend during which more than 100 women met up to ‘celebrate love, lust and sexual independence.’ The superstar footballer bought the 52-room resort in March, seeing off interest from onfield rival Cristiano Ronaldo, to clinch the deal. Prices cost from €255 to a hefty €590 per night. Owns luxury hotel in Ibiza.
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FUNDRAISER: Home, but not entirely dry.
It all went swimmingly FOUR swimmers covered the 40 kilometres between Alicante City and Benidorm’s beach to help two brothers with Menkes Syndrome. The men, from the Guardia Civil, National Police, Local Police and fire service, undertook the sponsored swim to raise money to buy a chair with hoist for Francisco and Daniel, who are affected by a progressive deterioration of the nervous system.
The four men set out at night from the Postiguet beach in Alicante City, swimming in hour-long relays until they reached the Poniente beach in Benidorm. Taking less time than expected, they arrived to applause from Francisco and Daniel, their families and friends, Ana Pellicer and Jose Ramon Gonzalez as well as Maria Agripina Fernandez, president of Asmibe Benidorm’s association for those with disabilities.
While waiting for the four swimmers to arrive, members of the public took part in sponsored mini-swims of 300 and 500 metres but before the men set out, a spokesman explained that thanks to the generosity of sponsors, they had already raised enough money to buy the chair before setting out from El Postiguet. “All the money they raised this morning will be donated to Asmibe and Villajoyosa-based Ahedysia,” he said.
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Not following trend VILLAJOYOSA’S mayor Andreu Verdu, will again be the PSOE candidate in next year’s municipal elections. Verdu does not belong to the pro-Pedro Sanchez faction of the party and did not support him to select the PSOE’s secretary general in 2017. La Vila’s mayor squeaked home during primaries to choose mayoral candidates in Villajoyosa, Villena, Campello and Calpe. He scooped two more votes than Joan Lloret, a former Partido Popular councillor in Alcoy who has since switched parties.
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COUNCILLORS from all parties on Callosa Council want the 50kph speed limit between La Nucia and Benidorm returned to 70kph. They intend to ask the regional government to reverse the recently-introduced regulation on this section of the CV-70 which they claim will adversely affect communications with the coast. “For the last 15 years there have been
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two lanes in each direction, which made an enormous difference to journeys from the interior of the Marina Baja, permitting an increase in the population and economic activity,” the town hall will point out to the Generalitat’s Public Works department. Reducing the speed on an interurban double carriageway was ‘incomprehensible’, the councillors maintained.
Funds to protect Roman site ALICANTE’S provincial council, the Diputacion, approved a €94,000 grant to protect the Els Poblets archaeological site. Els Poblets is the only site that can be visited as an openair museum in the Marina Alta but the pillars supporting the roof which protects the remains are corroded and need replacing. The excavated zone corresponds to part of a Roman country villa, but although archaeologists have discovered a section of the building with the characteristics of an affluent
home, most of what has been uncovered clearly belonged to a pottery where tiles and amphorae were produced. As well as workshops and living quarters for the workers, most of whom would have been slaves, there were also wide porches where the pieces of pottery were left to dry, kilns and wells. The town hall will allocate the contract to repair the roof, pillars and fencing which is due to be awarded next month, and work is expected to begin next spring.
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OUR VIEW End of austerity perhaps THE 2018 UK budget may or may not be to everyone’s taste but according to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, repeating the statement made by the Prime Minister, the end of austerity is in sight. Good news if true but one has to remember that just last Sunday he explained that if a no-deal Brexit goes ahead then he will have to produce a new emergency budget which will almost certainly be more stringent than the current one. The good news for the government was that taxes collected have been higher than forecast which means that the Chancellor has more money to play with than expected but due to a possible worry about the future he has put £500 million (€560 million) to one side in case of Brexit problems. The sad fact is that in reality, the Conservative government is not in control of the countries destiny as the Northern Irish DUP minority supporters could bring the government down almost at a stroke and although Mrs May says that the Brexit deal is 95 per cent there, it’s the 5 per cent that could cause a major problem. At the end of the day, there are 27 countries who also have to agree the deal and that could also be more difficult than hoped for, especially as the Irish border is going to be a difficult problem to resolve to the satisfaction of all parties. Despite more rhetoric from the new leader of the Partido Popular, Spain is unlikely to cause problems over Gibraltar but there is still a long way to go before any final agreement can be reached with the EU.
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CREDIT: Simon Manley, via Twitter (main), Hugh Elliot, via Twitter (inset)
ENVOY CHANGE: Elliot (inset) is set to take over from Manley next year. BRITAIN has appointed a new ambassador to Spain after announcing that the current envoy will step down during summer next year. Hugh Elliot, who has worked at the British government’s Department for Exiting the European Union, will take over from Simon Manley next year. Elliot said on Twitter: “It will be a pleasure to represent
Britain in Spain and when I take over next summer.” Manley said: “Elliot is a great friend and colleague who will be a great ambassador for our country.” Elliot has previously worked for the Foreign Office in its Europe and Communications departments. He has also worked in Paris, Buenos Aires and for the Anglo American mining company.
Manley has served as Britain’s ambassador to Spain since October 2013. He joined the Foreign Office in 1990 and acted as an envoy for Britain at the United Nations from 1993 to 1998 and worked on Yugoslavia’s break up. He was also posted to the Council of the EU from 1998 to 2002 and the European Commission in 2003.
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Beach death A YOUNG man has drowned on a beach popular with holidaymakers and kite surfers in the south of Spain. The emergency 112 Andalucia tweet states the 35-year-old died on the Valdevaqueros beach in the Punta Paloma
RACIAL ATTACK: In a London Overground carriage (File image).
Suspected racial attack A SPANISH woman was left bleeding above the eye after being punched in the face in a suspected racist attack on a London train. She was allegedly assaulted after her male assailant heard her speaking Spanish during a phone call on the packed Overground line. According to British press, witnesses said he hurled abuse at the woman between Dalston Kingsland
and Canonbury during rush hour last week. An engineer who was travelling on the train, reportedly saw the man approach his ‘victim’ violently before shouting and swearing at her to speak in English, screaming that because she is in England, she ‘shouldn’t speak other languages.’ The lady was apparently in so much shock she could-
n’t respond in English and continued talking in Spanish, before he allegedly punched her in the face. Somebody else on the train is believed to have pressed the emergency stop, but the attacker just ‘walked off.’ A 56-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated bodily harm by British Transport Police.
area in Tarifa in the province of Cadiz, Andalucia. The coast is well-known for the strong winds which blow in from the Atlantic. Investigations have been opened to discover the exact cause of death.
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No more Club 18-30 holidays IT’S the end of an era as the last ever Club 18-30 holidaymakers travelled from the UK to Spain. Travel giant Thomas Cook has axed the brand with the final group of revellers enjoying a three-night all-inclusive holiday at the BH Mallorca Hotel in Magaluf. The final flight - a sell out - left Manchester on October 27. Club 18-30 holidays once promised sun, sea and lots of booze away from the watchful eye of parents. But in recent years sales have dwindled, even though the permitted age range was widened to 17 to 35. The company was set up in 1968 by the Horizon Group to offer package holi-
CLUB AXED: Final holiday flight from UK to Spain left on October 27. days targeted at young singles and couples to travel without families or children.
In 1995, the company’s billboard advertising ruffled feathers with the Advertising Standards Agency, being the second most complainedabout firm of that year. The ads, designed by Saatchi & Saatchi included ‘Beaver Espana,’ ‘Be up at the crack of Dawn... or Julie... or...’ and ‘It’s not all sex, sex, sex. There’s a bit of sun and sea as well.’ But tour operator chief Ingo Burmester said: “We are increasingly focused on our core own-brand hotel portfolio and feel that the Club 18-30 brand no longer fits in with our wider programme. “Having taken the summer to explore our options we have, in the absence of a viable alternative that makes sense for Thomas Cook or the brand, decided that Club 18-30 will close at the end
of this season.” The tour operator now offers younger travellers the chance to ‘escape the ordinary’ with its more up-market Cook’s Club offering a ‘new generation of hotels for a new generation of travellers’ with ‘a melting pot of culture, textures and flavours that creates a casually cool paradise where everyone is welcome.’ Thomas Cook say: “Times have changed. The modernday wanderer craves more, and we think it’s high time to offer something extraordinary.” The company said the small number of permanent Thomas Cook staff working on the Club 18-30 brand would be offered alternative roles, while its reps were employed on seasonal contracts and could apply for other work next year.
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NEWS EXTRA Narco gang clampdown MORE than 800 Mossos d’Esquadra officers and 100 Guardia Civil counterparts stormed the streets of Ciutat Vella on Monday morning to ‘dismantle’ some of the most influential ‘narco groups’ in Barcelona, making a total of 55 arrests.
Close call AN investigation has been launched into how two Ryanair planes (Boeing 737-800), one flying from Santiago to Palma de Mallorca, the other from Sevilla to Toulouse, were close to colliding over Navarra’s airspace, east of Pamplona, earlier this month.
Gas leak SEVEN people were injured during a gas leak in Batea, Tarragona, at 10.30pm on Sunday night, including four health workers who arrived at Calvari de Batea Street, to attend to a person who had passed out.
Site boost A TOTAL of €23.5 million has been allocated by the regional parliament of Barcelona to a dozen county councils to preserve the architectural and archaeological heritage of 201 sites, including castles, churches, cultural centres.
Gig fraud THE National Police has arrested a man in Cuenca, accused of a ‘massive swindle’ in the sale of tickets for a U2 concert in Madrid, in which he is believed to have cheated €15,000 out of 60 people.
Search off RESCUE teams found alive on Monday two hikers from Sabadell who were reported lost two days earlier at the ‘crown’ of the Puigpedros, in the Cerdanya, as they were heading towards the Malniu refuge in Meranges.
AUTHORITIES in Spain are searching for the killers of a kitten that was found hanging with its head deformed and the mouth destroyed in a neighbourhood where eight more dead cats have been found. The Partido Animalista Contra el Maltrato Animal (PACMA) and the Associa-
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Kitten killers ton of Citizen Investigator Researchers (IDIMA) have drawn attention to the sickening animal abuse cases in the Vallecas neighbourhood in Madrid, Spain. PACMA said in the latest
case, a two-month-old stray cat was beaten and hung above a road on a public thoroughfare. A 13-ye a r-old w itne s s c onta c te d the M unic ipa l Polic e a bout a group of
children who were beating and throwing a cat into the air. When em ergency ser vices arrived firefighters had to climb a roof to remove the lifeless body of
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the animal. PACMA has said in a statement: “We want a society educated in respect and solidarity, so we demand the inclusion of protection and welfare of animals in educational plans. “If you have any knowledge of a case of animal abuse, report it.”
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WARNING: ‘No-deal’ Brexit could see thousands, millions of passengers grounded.
Collapse of flights fears FLIGHTS between the UK and Spain could fall by 95 per cent if no Brexit deal is agreed, according to a major airline industry association. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents 290 airlines around the world, claims tourists and businesses could be significantly affected in a ‘no-deal’ scenario. IATA fears flights between Spain and the UK in particular would suffer due to the size of both the tourism and trade markets
shared between the two countries. According to its statistics there are currently 5,052 flights every week between Spain and Britain. The Director General and Chief Executive of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac, has warned a ‘no-deal’ could see ‘thousands, millions of passengers’ grounded without flights in the immediate aftermath of Brexit when the UK officially leaves on March 29, 2019. Alexandre de Juniac has predicted that if
no deal is reached: “It will be a nightmare in the European and UK airports.” This is due to the complex nature of the regulations framework surrounding air travel between nations. This regulations framework considers safety, security and immigration controls. However, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority and the EU have negotiated a ‘bare bones’ agreement to ensure that a minimal level of service can be provided after March 29.
Woman killed by cow A 67-YEAR-OLD woman has died after being struck by a cow in a field in the north of Spain. The tragic accident happened in Rodeiro in the Pontevedra region of Galicia. The woman died from the injuries she suffered and was found later by family memb e r s w h e n s h e d i d n ’t return home. Mayor of Rodeiro, Luis Lopez, said that as a result of the accident, the two council sessions which were scheduled for Monday of this week have been suspended. The woman’s son is a prominent politician in the area.
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POLICE HAUL: Some of the weapons discovered.
Arms haul found POLICE who raided a suspected drug dealer’s house found more than they expe c te d - a n a rs e na l of weapons. W he n the y e nte re d the property in the Costa Blanc a c ity of Va le nc ia the y found not just 22 grammes of c oc a ine but a ls o a re volver, an antique muzzle-
loading weapon, a pistol, 19 sheat h kni ves, f our m achetes, three fake firearms and various blank cartridges The 46-year-old Spanish occupant of t he f l at has been arrested on a charge of an offence against public health. In addition to the cocaine, the officers seized precision scales, €130 and
various tools for the prepar at i on and wei ghi ng of drugs. Police launched the operation after they heard of a possible drugs selling point. A sur vei l l ance oper at i on spotted an abnormal number of people visiting the flat who l ef t af t er j ust a f ew minutes.
Boat ban from Africa SPANISH government officials have drawn up plans to ban boats often used to traffic migrants and drugs between North Africa and the country’s southern coast. Isabel Celaa, the government’s spokesperson, said last Friday officials were planning on banning the semi inflatable boats, also known as ‘narcoboats’ by decree rather than with legislation.
The boats are typically used by people and drugs smugglers to cross the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco to the coast of southern Spain. They are capable of making the journey in less than an hour, with the Strait measuring 14 kilometres at its narrowest point. The ban follows several steps taken by the current and previous Spanish government to tackle trafficking in the area this year.
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Arms bribery claims Court froze Swiss accounts in Saudi probe Countries including Spain, Britain and the United States
by Joe Gerrard BANK accounts linked to a Spanish defence company’s alleged paying off of the Saudi Arabian government to secure weapons were frozen by Swiss authorities last year after requests from investigators. The National Court requested that four accounts, allegedly used by Defex to transfer money to Riyadh, be frozen as part of a long-running investigation into bribery claims. The request was made in 2017. Details of the investigation were revealed last week in the wake of the fallout from the death of Jamal Khashoggi, a reporter critical of the Saudi regime, in Istanbul. National Court Judge Jose de la Mata has been examining five sales agreed between Riyadh and Defex from 1992 to 2004. It is also looking into 11 contracts signed between 2005 and 2014, according to legal documents seen by Spanish media. The defence company, partly owned by the Spanish government, obtained the 11 contracts through the paying of illegal commissions to officials with close ties to Saudi Arabia, investigators claimed. One contract for the sale of
CONTRACT PROBE: Spain’s National Court is investigating the claims. military equipment was agreed for a price of €19.05 million. Investigators claimed the actual value of the material sold was €14.55 million, with the roughly €7.6 million difference going to a Saudi company. Guardia Civil officers probing the case claimed deals worth a total of €60.7 million were agreed in Saudi Arabia between Defex and a company named Peninsula Inc Ltd. Police said documents linked to the deal included several invoices but no contracts with the company which is said to be based in the Cayman Islands. Investigators also suspect a complex financial web was
set up in order to channel funds between Defex and the Saudis. Judge de la Mata reportedly believes the system has been used since at least 1998. Spain’s government, which had a 51 per cent stake in Defex, agreed to dissolve the company last year following revelations of its activities. The company reportedly continues to operate to finish previously agreed contracts, with the SEPI holding firm refusing to clarify its current status. The news comes as scrutiny of deals made between Spain, the United States and other Western countries with the Saudis continued this week.
have faced pressure to halt weapons sales to the Saudis
since the killing which some claim was ordered by Riyadh.
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NAVY: Earl Howe (left) the UK’s Minister of Defence visited HMS Echo in Malaga.
Navy steams in HMS ECHO, a British Royal Navy survey ship, docked in Malaga marking the ship’s first visit to the Costa del Sol in many years. She remained in Malaga over the weekend, departing the Costa del Sol on Monday. The presence of HMS Echo coincides with the 30th edition of the annual UK-Spain Tertulias. The Tertulias annual forum for debate is one of the highpoints of the bilateral relation-
ship between both countries. This year, UK Ministers attending include David Lidington, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Alan Duncan, Minister of State for Europe and the Americas; Nick Gibb, Minister of State at the Department for Education; Baroness Williams, Minister of State at the Home Office and Earl Howe, Minister of State for Defence. During the Tertulias pro-
gramme a number of visitors, including Minister of State for Defence, Earl Howe and Her Majesty’s Ambassador Simon Manley will be given a tour of the vessel, to see her versatile surveying and maritime security capabilities. Mr Manley said: “The arrival of HMS Echo in Malaga showcases the depth and breadth of our bilateral cooperation on defence and security, which is the crown jewel of the relationship between the UK and Spain. Our countries face common challenges and close collaboration helps keep our citizens safe. I am delighted that these are among the issues that we are debating in Malaga at the 30th British Spanish Tertulias, our most important bilateral forum. “I am delighted to visit HMS Echo and meet her crew after their busy period of survey operations and training in the Mediterranean. The UK continues to work hand in hand with our European partners, and we want the closest possible relationship on security and defence after we leave the EU.” HMS Echo was launched at Appledore in Devon in 2002, and was designed to carry out a wide range of survey work, including support to submarine and amphibious operations.
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Choosing the right financial adviser in Spain Development requirements. All of our advisers adhere to these strict standards and individual names of advisers based in Spain can be verified on the FCA register https://register.fca.org.uk/. Ask your adviser where, how and for what services they are personally regulated and then independently confirm this; do not just take their word for it. For example, if a firm or an adviser says it is regulated by the FCA, you can look this up on the register which lists all the individuals for the firm. Regulation is important to protect yourself should things go wrong, but it is also a necessity in some cases. For example, under the UK pension rules, if you want to transfer more than ÂŁ30,000 out of a defined benefit (final salary) scheme, you must first take advice from a UK FCA regulated firm. This applies even if you are resident outside the UK.
By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks There are various reasons why people take financial advice: to choose suitable investments; improve income and returns; lower tax liabilities; maximise pension funds; establish an effective estate plan etc. In essence, most of us are looking for long-term financial security and peace of mind. What many do not realise, however, is that their choice of adviser is possibly the most important financial decision they need to make, especially if you are trusting their recommendations for wealth and assets you’ve built up over your working life. Whether you are looking for an adviser to provide long-term wealth management, buying a one-off investment or transferring pension funds, it is important to take the time to check their credentials. Experience Where possible, we would recommend using a wealth management firm which has a solid history advising people in a similar situation to you. So, for example, a firm highly experienced at advising UK nationals living in Spain, ideally with advisers based here for some time. They will have a deep understanding of expatriates’ financial planning needs and can offer tried and tested solutions.
We are not the only advisers available in Spain, but at Blevins Franks we have been advising UK nationals in Europe for over 40 years, with advisers living in Spain since 1988. A number of our Spain advisers have been with us for between 15 and 30 years. Such longevity provides peace of mind, not only that the firm is very experienced, but also that it will be around for the long-term, to advise you and your family for however long you need them. Regulation and professional qualifications Experience needs to be combined with qualifications and high professional standards. Finance, investing, pensions, estate planning and taxation are very technical subjects which require specialist understanding. Ensure your advisory firm has professionals with officially recognised qualifications, and who
For the best results, not to mention to make life easier for yourself, use a firm which can provide holistic advice covering most of your financial requirements.
keep fully up-to-date with financial and regulatory changes. For security and peace of mind, choose an advisory firm which abides by national and international regulations and is regulated by a reputable body.
When it comes to investing, you need to check that both your adviser, and the investment managers they are recommending, are regulated. Blevins Franks Financial Management Limited is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, which we feel gives our clients peace of mind as many are used to a UK regulator. Our Spanish office, which is a branch of Blevins Franks Financial Management Limited, carries out insurance and pension funds mediation activities which are supervised by the Direccion General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones (DGSFP) and additionally, investment activities which are supervised by the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). The FCA also sets professional standards for financial advisers ranging from Statements of Professional Standing to Continuous Professional
Integrated advice Finally, for the best results, not to mention to make life easier for yourself, use a firm which can provide holistic advice covering most of your financial requirements. It should also ensure that your appetite for risk is fully assessed and any recommendations are carefully tailored appropriately to match your risk appetite, rather than simply stock-picking investments. At Blevins Franks, we specialise in tax planning, investments, pensions and estate planning. Therefore, for example, when we give investment advice we also take the tax and estate planning implications into account and recommend solutions to cover all three aspects. Likewise, when we advise on options for your pension funds, we can also advise on the tax implications and investment opportunities for the underlying funds.
Blevins Franks Financial Management Limited (BFFM) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, reference number 179731. Where advice is provided outside the UK, via the Insurance Mediation Directive or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, the applicable regulatory system differs in some respects from that of the UK. Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of trusts and companies. Blevins Franks Tax Limited provides taxation advice; its advisers are fully qualified tax specialists. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFFM.
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Hundreds saved SPAIN’S Maritime Service has rescued more than 350 migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa to the Costa Blanca. On Friday and Saturday seven boats carrying 359 people were intercepted in the perilous waters off the region of Murcia. Official reports from Salvamiento Maritimo confirm 17 ‘health assistances’ were made at the scene and seven migrants were transferred to hospital facilities. Patrols were carried out in conjunction with the Guardia Civil and Red Cross.
ONE of the members of the infamous La Manada (the wolf pack) gang who sexually abused a young woman has been kicked out of the Spanish army. Alfonso Jesús Cabezuelo is one of a group of five friends who were convicted of abusing the woman at the 2016 Running of the Bulls fiestas in Pamplona. The case has been a cause célèbre in Spain after they were convicted of the lesser c h a rg e o f s e x u a l a b u s e rather than sexual assault, which would have attracted lengthier sentences. The latter category includes rape and the prosecutor had asked in the original trial for a sentence of 18 years for each of the gang. Instead they were sentenced to nine years each a judgement that attracted c h a n t s o f ‘ i t ’s n o t a b u s e , it’s rape’ from crowds outside the courthouse. The case has since moved on to the Supreme Court for a final ruling, with the members of the gang still free.
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PROTEST: People took to the streets to demonstrate against the sentence. Cabezuelo, 30, had remained in the army and received his basic pay despite not being posted anywhere. Now Spain’s Ministry of Defence has decided not to wait any longer for a final ruling and has cancelled his
contract. He had signed up to serve until he was 45. If the Supreme Court decides to acquit Cabezuelo, he could reapply for army service. The 18-year-old woman had originally made a com-
plaint of rape. But in their judgement the magistrates said the men had not used enough violence for it to be considered rape. The case has led to calls f o r c h a n g e s t o S p a i n ’s criminal code.
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Brexit checklist A CITIZENSHIP lawyer has created a checklist ahead of Britain leaving the European Union (EU). Margaret Hauschild Rey, a Madrid-based lawyer who wrote the list for a national Spanish newspaper, said she had been receiving Brexit questions from expatriates ‘constantly.’ Hauschild Rey added the list could not cover everything at this stage, but said the following was recommended. Expatriates should ensure that their residency cards say: ‘Residente comunitario con character permanente’ (permanent EU resident). They should also register with their local town hall’s padron and ask for a Certificado de Empadronamiento to confirm their residency status. Expatriates should register their property if they have not already done so. They should also make sure marriage and birth certificates are in order if they have a Spanish spouse and/or children. Hauschild Rey said expatriates could ask any association or club they are a member of to provide proof of them joining. They should also request their Vida Laboral from Social Security if they have worked or are working. British driving licences should be swapped as soon as possible. Wills should be drawn up according to whether inheritances should be handled under Spanish or British law, the lawyer said.
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Brexit progress worries
No deal budget BRITISH Chancellor Phillip Hammond said Westminster would have to take a “different approach” to the budget unveiled last Monday in the event of a no deal Brexit which he thought was unlikely.
By Joe Gerrard THE official date of Britain’s departure from the European Union (EU) continues to loom while questions over Northern Ireland and the chances of securing a deal continue to dog politicians. Officials from across the continent weighed in on the subject this and last week. The British government has also drawn up new measures to safeguard expatriates’ health care after March 2019. Prime Minister Theresa May continued to face pressure over the scope of the final deal at home this week. The Democratic Unionist Party and pro-Brexit Conservatives in Parliament have threatened to veto any deal that would keep Northern Ireland in the Single Market and Customs Union. Remain supporting politicians, including London mayor Sadiq Khan, have also lobbied EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier to prepare for a Brexit being delayed. It came as calls for a referendum on the final deal
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DISCUSSIONS ONGOING: Sanchez (right) met with May (left) last month. continued. Barnier has said previously the majority of the deal has been agreed but arrangements for Northern Ireland are still outstanding. It follows Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez dubbing Brexit was a ‘historic error.’ Sanchez added Spain would need to implement emergency measures to deal with the aftermath of a nodeal Brexit. His comments come as the British
government announced it had introduced a bill into Parliament it claimed would safeguard healthcare for some 190,000 expatriates in the EU. The Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill would create the conditions for the European Health Insurance Card scheme to continue after 2020, subject to the EU’s assent. It would also cover expatriates in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the government said.
THE head of the European Central Bank has said the onus is on private financial firms for a no-deal Brexit scenario, with Mario Draghi adding officials were monitoring negotiations to identify potential financial risks.
Port call FRENCH officials have said ensuring shipping and trade continue between Britain and Calais is “essential” after the former’s Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab said in Parliament port authorities may direct traffic elsewhere after the March 2019 leave date.
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Remembering the fallen REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY falls on November 11 this year, exactly 100 years to the day since the Allies signed the Armistice with Germany and France at the ‘11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” to end the First World War. The Royal British Legion has announced that one in six paper poppies will feature a ‘gold leaf ’ with the
years ‘1918-2018’ printed on it to mark the special occasion. This year’s Poppy Appeal is the biggest ever and the Legion hopes to raise £50 million (€56 million) for service men and women, veterans and their families. The first Poppy Appeal was held in 1921, which was the founding year of The Royal British Legion.
Each year, the British community in Spain mark ‘Remembrancetide’ in many ways, often with a church service. In the north of the Costa Blanca, the Benidorm branch of the Royal British Legion will hold their ceremony in Ciudad Patricia, at 11am. There will also be a fundraising afternoon at the Showboat, starting at 1pm.
LEST WE FORGET: This centenary year is particularly poignant.
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THREATS: Malaga airport was the scene of the drama (file photo).
Airport woman bit own baby by Dilip Kuner A 26-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested for allegedly biting her baby son and several police officers after skipping the security checkpoint at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport. The events occurred when the woman, who was carrying her son in a baby carrier, crossed the security line and threatened security guards with scissors. Guardia Civil officers managed to snatch the scissors from the woman, who was
very upset and aggressive, ignoring the instructions of the police and shouting to attract the attention of other passengers in the terminal. Despite warnings from the police that she should calm down, she became increasingly aggressive and hugged her baby very hard against her chest, threatening to kill him. The officers saw that the baby was crying and breathing with difficulty, so they decided to intervene to remove the child. But the mother - said to be Kenyan - was not about to
give up easily, and began to bite the baby’s hand to cause injuries. A struggle ensued in which six people intervened to try to immobilise the woman and prevent further injury to the child, eventually managing to unbutton the baby carrier and snatch the child to safety. During the intervention a Guardia Civil officer and a security guard were bitten, and after being arrested and brought to court, the woman was admitted to a hospital in the city of Malaga. The baby, after being treat-
ed at the airport, was transferred to the Maternal Hospital of Malaga, and later put into the care of the Protection of Minors department.
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Ford factory shuts down CAR giant Ford is to halt production at its plant in Spain for a short period due to lower demand for its vehicles. The Spanish plant normally builds just under 2,000 vehicles a day including the Kuga SUV, the S-Max and the Transit Connect van ranges. The factory in Almussafes near Valencia, which employs 7,500 workers, will close for nine days in November. A company spokesperson said engine production will also be stopped for 13 days. The latest announcement comes after a threeday break in production earlier this month.
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Fascist ban call AN organisation that promotes former dictator Francisco Franco could soon be banned after a European Union (EU) body called on governments to outlaw groups that ‘glorify’ fascism. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) passed a motion last week which specifically referred to the Francisco Franco Foundation as an entity which ‘glorifies’ the former ruler and his ‘crimes.’ The reference came as part of a wider call to prohibit groups that ‘exalt and glorify’ fascism and Nazism across Europe. Spanish MEPs including Ana Miranda, of the leftist Galician regionalist Bloque Nacionalista Galego (BNG), said the motion was part of efforts to ensure fascism was ‘never again’ repeated. MEPs with the conservative Partido Popular
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MOTION: The European Parliament referred to Franco (inset) and the Foundation. (PP) asked for specific references to the Franco Foundation to be removed but they were kept in. PP members reportedly wanted it to be a general text that would be applicable across the bloc. The motion referred to Spain’s left-leaning Partido
Socialista (PSOE) governm e n t ’s e ff o r t s t o r e m o v e Franco’s remains from the Valley of the Fallen, which it said was a place of farright ‘pilgrimage.’ The Francisco Franco Foundation said in a statement the motion was sectar-
ian and anti-democratic. It added its work to promote and spread information about Franco’s life and time in power was in the general interest. The resolution, backed by 355 MEPs and voted against by 90 with 39 ab-
stentions, called on EU member states to take measures to curb the ‘normalisation’ of fascism and xenophobia. The main groupings in the European Parliament, which are made of political parties from across the bloc, jointly agreed to condemn what they said was a ‘surge’ in neo-fascism. The Parliament has called for a culture of common memory to combat what it claimed was a declining level of interest among younger people in Europe. “Younger generations feel less and less interested in the history of fascism and therefore run the risk of bei n g i n d i ff e r e n t t o n e w threats,” the motion said. It came after the Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza faced violence while attended an anti-fascist demonstration in Bari in her home country in September.
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‘NEUTRALISED’: The Castilla is operating off the Somali coast. A SPANISH naval ship has stopped an illegal whaling ship off the coast of Somalia as part of ongoing efforts to tackle piracy off the Horn of Africa. The Castilla assault vessel intercepted the whaler near to Somalia’s coast line last Saturday morning. A helicopter from the Spanish ship spotted the vessel, and after personnel confirmed it was a whaling ship the Castilla ‘neutralised’ it, the Ministry of Defence said.
The Castilla is currently taking part in Operation Atalanta, a European Union (EU) effort to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. The operation was launched in 2008 after a surge in attacks on commercial ships. The Castilla is a Galicia class vessel. It weights some 13,000 tons, is 165 metres long and carries a crew of 190. It is armed with several machine guns and an anti-missile defence system.
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NEWS EXTRA Sardine alert SPAIN’S OCU consumer watchdog warned undeclared sulphites have been found in Angomar brand sardines made in Valencia and shipped to stores in Aragon, Cataluña, and Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y Leon, Madrid and Murcia.
Mine plans TRADE UNIONS have praised a €250 million deal agreed with Spain’s Environment Ministry which is set to see the majority of Spain’s coal mines close while allowing workers to opt for early retirement and retraining.
Tech claim A BUSINESS academic has claimed Spain could miss out on a ‘technological revolution’ due to current education and industry policy, with Arturo Bris speaking ahead of the National Congress of Family Business in Valencia.
By Joe Gerrard A DETAINED pro-Catalan independence figure has said he will not be used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in ongoi n g e ff o r t s t o s e c u r e enough parliamentary votes to pass next year’s budget. It comes as the leader of the centrist Ciudadanos accused the ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) of ‘irresponsibility’ as it courts regionalist parties to get backing for the budget. Jordi Sanchez, the former head of the Junts per Cataluña party (JxCat), said that he and other proindependence figures did not stage last year’s vote to help pass budgets. Sanchez remains in pretrial custody in connection w i t h l a s t y e a r ’s i n d e p e n dence referendum and declaration attempt. His comments come as Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera said the PSOE and the leftist Podemos party were acting irresponsibly by attempting to negotiate with regionalist and pro-independence groups.
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Budget wrangling ‘Bargaining chip’ and ‘irresponsible’ claims
COMMENTS: Sanchez, Rivera and Iglesias (left to right) have all made budget headlines. Pablo Iglesias, leader of Podemos which is allied to the PSOE in Parliament, attempted to secure backing for the budget last week. He has visited jailed proCatalan independence figures to secure support from parties including the Partit Democrata Europeu Catala
(PDeCAT) and the leftist Esquerra Republicana de Cataluña (ERC). Rivera said the courting of such parties amounted to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ‘cleansing’ the image of those who wanted to break up Spain. “The budget and other
laws decide the future of t h i s c o u n t r y. T h e r e i s n o need to exaggerate what is already serious enough, negotiating budgets in jail is serious,” he said. The Ciudadanos leader added the budget was a ‘blow’ to the self-employed and to drivers.
Maria Jesus Montero, Spain’s Finance Minister, said previously she ‘personally’ would not go to negotiate with jailed figures on behalf of the government. She added Iglesias was free to talk to who he pleased, but that he was not acting for the government. “It is the government who has the responsibility for securing agreements for the 2019 budget,” she said. Cracks have begun to appear in the budget pact agreed by PSOE and Podemos. Iglesias was set to press the government on planned fee hikes which could affect some self-employed workers. Pablo Echenique, Podemos’ Secretary, said his party did not agree to the increases as wrangling over budget plans looks set to continue.
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Benidorm NEWS New look for iconic Avenida Photo credit: Chisloup
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PLAZA TRIANGULAR: Soon to be changed beyond recognition. WORK has started on modernising Avenida del Mediterraneo, Benidorm’s principal and most emblematic street. The €11.4 million project is one of the municipality’s most important operations, said Benidorm’s mayor Toni Perez, who stressed that this
was not solely aesthetic. The water and sewage infrastructure beneath the Avenida needs renewing, as it is obsolete and on the point of collapse, Perez explained. Work will be carried out in four phases, beginning in the Plaza Triangular and includ-
ing all the roads leading off it. This is regarded as the most complex phase as it affects the network of main drainage pipes, and includes adding an ornamental fountain and the foundations for the 23-metre tecnohito multimedia tower and tecnoparada bus-stops.
Turkish delight (not) AS feared, Antalya in Turkey is poaching Benidorm’s British holidaymakers. Flights with 1.1 million seats for British tourists are already confirmed with Alicante airport for next year’s high season. Further confirmations are expected as bookings peak, possibly reaching last year’s 1.8 million high season seats. But Antalya is already only 20,000 seats away from equalling last summer’s passenger figures while the Costa Blanca still has 700,000 to fill.
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INTENSE ACITIVITY: Age has not slowed Johan Galtung down. JOHAN GALTUNG, sociologist and mathematician, is one of Alfaz’s most distinguished residents. One of the world’s most relevant figures in conflictresolution, Galtung recently celebrated his 88th birthday at the Centro Social in Albir, surrounded by friends. He has lived in Alfaz for many years but was born in
Oslo in 1930 and played a fundamental part in the study and resolution of some of the most critical international situations during the latter half of the 20th century Galtung founded the Peace Research Institute in Oslo, which he presided from 1959 until 1969 and his studies, theories and works have formed the basis of many present-day
methods of conflict-resolution. The passage of time has not affected Galtung’s intense activities and in recent years he has created the Centro Internacional de Conflictos Alfa Delta Pi. Its whose seminars have attracted leading figures and, from his Alfaz centre, Galtung has organised many meetings and events in other cities.
THREE young people, two from Belgium and anot her f r om Swi t zer l and, wi l l be st ar t i ng f i ve months’ work practice at Altea Town Hall in November. This is the second time that the municipality has taken part in the project, 98 per cent of which is financed by Eurodyssey, an EU exchange programme for young jobseekers.
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Schools revamp THE Generalitat’s Plan Edificant will fund €1.178 million improvements to Alfaz’s three state primary schools. This will include outside roofing and repairs at the Raco del Albir school, air-conditioning and repairs at the Santisimo Cristo del Buen Acierto schools as well as repairs and outside roofing at Veles e Vents.
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Citizens given time to consider THE preliminary version of Altea’s General Structural Plan (PGE) will be on public display until November 22. Urban Development councillor Imma Orozco explained that the extra 20 days will enable Altea citizens more time to study and, if necessary to raise objections, to the changes made to the first draft. “These changes are our positive response to many of the objections to the former version of the PGE and the need to overcome the negative reports it received,” Orozco said. Her department was convinced of the need to find an answer to some of the longstanding problems which affect Altea including its roads and a rejection of the town’s agricultural tradition and landscape, the councillor added.
IMMA OROZCO: PGE on view for longer.
Preparing for Brexit ALFAZ Town Hall will ask Spain and the UK to negotiate a bilateral agreement to alleviate the effects of Brexit. The same motion which was approved at the last plenary council meeting also proposes to ask the Generalitat to guarantee British residents’ Health, Educat i o n a n d S o c i a l S e rvices cover within the Valencian Community. “There are more than 2,700 British residents registered on the municipal Padron and they are unquestionably part o f o u r c o m m u n i t y, ” said Alfaz’s mayor Vicente Arques. “We do not want them to find that they are unprotected after Brexit,” he added.
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Tree with a history THE Foia Brell carob tree in Alfaz is a candidate for the title of Spain’s Tree of the Year 2019. If chosen the tree would represent Spain in the European Tree of the Year award, which each year goes to the tree considered to have the most interesting history. The carob, located in Foia Brell between the Carbonera and Cuativador neighbourho o d s i s l i st e d as a Monumental Tree. At least 800 years old, and still in a good state of health, it is the longes t - l i v e d a n d l a rg es t tree in the Valencian Community.
Eight metres high and 12 metres across, the tree has great significance in Alfaz, owing to the important part it played at the end of the 1936-1939 Civil War. “It bore a huge number of carob pods that fed the Alfaz p o p u la tio n a t a time w h en th e re w as s o mu c h hunger,” explained Rocio G u ijarro , E n v iro n ment co u n cillo r a t A lfa z Tow n Hall. Alfaz’s oldest residents still have great affection for the tree that helped Alfasin o s s u rv iv e th e d ifficult p o s t-w a r p erio d , s h e e xplained.
The Environment department is now asking the local population to vote for the Foia Brell carob as the tre e tha t w ill re pre s e nt Spain in the award. “In order to go on to the next round we need everybody’s support,” Guijarro said, calling on residents to vote via the http://arboleu ro p e o . e s / v o t a - a r b o l - d e l ano-en-espana-2019 link until November 23. It is not necessary to register to vote, which requires only a valid email address. OLDEST RESIDENT: Alfaz’s 800-year-old tree.
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School visit THE head of the Territorial Education Service and an Education Inspector visited the Gargasindi Special Needs School, accompanied by its head teacher Raquel Andres and Calpe’s Education councillor Pilar Cabrera. The installation’s facilities are inadequate, but the regional government has yet to decide if to enlarge the school or build another on the same site.
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Calpe Biggest and the best Photo credit: Calpe town hall
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OKTOBERFEST: Beer festival continues until Sunday. CALPE’S Oktoberfest 2018 celebrations were opened by local mayor Cesar Sanchez and Manuel Palomar, rector of Alicante University. Together they broached the
first barrel of beer for Calpe’s Beer Festival, the largest and most authentic of all the Oktoberfests held in Spain, which continues until Sunday. There will be live music
from the Steinsberger orchestra, and culinary specialities accompanying the Paulaner beer, including knuckle of pork, German sausages and pretzels.
Motorhome parking settled CALPE Council rejected opposition objections to modifying parking regulations, which are now approved. They seek to solve the problems arising when motorhomes park for long periods in town, disposing of rubbish and bathroom waste in public areas. The changes will permit motorhomes to park in Calpe’s roads and open spaces adjoining them between 9am - 9pm in summer and 9am - 8pm during the rest of the year. Outside these hours they must use public or private zones authorised for this specific use.
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Brexit talk ANOTHER Brexit talk is scheduled for 5pm on Thursday, November 8 in the Function Room at La Senieta, Moraira. The British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris and a team of experts will be taking part with the latest information on Brexit, and what this will mean to Britons who are living in Spain.
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Revamp for three local streets
REMODELLED: How it will look In five months’ time. WITH t h e t o u r i st se as o n over, the town hall has now started work on remodelling three Moraira roads. Avenida del Portet, Calle Denia a n d Ju a n XXI II in Moraira’s Old Town are getting the €350,000 makeover approved in December 2017, which is expected to take five months to complete. P ave m e n t s wi l l b e re placed to comply with accessibility regulations and the th r e e r o a d s wi l l b e resurfaced. Beforehand, the wiring for s tr e e t l i g h t s wi ll b e moved u n d e rg r o u n d , a n d infrastructure provided for the future when all low tension telephone cables are removed from the surface. The oldest sections of water pipes will be replaced and pla n t s a d d e d t o th e three streets.
The town hall emphasised th at Av e n id a d el P o r te t would remain open to traffic, although at some stages it was likely that one lane w o u ld h av e to b e c lo se d and parking restrictions applied. T h is w o u ld n o t b e t he case with Calle Denia and C alle J u a n X X II, w h os e characteristics meant that th ey w o u ld n e e d to be closed throughout the road works, said Raul Llobell, councillor responsible for Teulada-Moraira’s roads. L lo b e ll ad mitted tha t there had been little investment in this part of Moraira for some time and the town hall’s intention was to improve the area and give it the attention it deserved. This applied to promoting both the businesses in the a re a an d imp ro v in g t he well-being of Moraira resi-
TODAY: Avenida del Portet now. dents, Llobell said, apologis ing in a dva nc e for the dis ruption tha t the roa d-
w orks w ould c a us e , but which was nevertheless necessary.
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Best buyers TEULADA-MORAIRA’S property sector, particularly highend luxury villas, is currently experiencing one of its finest moments, a local real estate expert maintained. Best customers at present are the Belgians, followed by British, German and French buyers although he stressed it was essential not to overlook Spanish purchasers whom he described as ‘very important.’
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DRUM MASTERS: A glimpse of Japan’s ancient culture.
THE Teulada-Moraira Auditorium travels to Japan this Saturday, for a glimpse of its ancient culture. The Ha-ya-to Drum Master spectacle performed by two Wadaika performers, the Kanazashi brothers, has been included in the events organised to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of diplomatic relations between Spain and Japan. The Kanazashi brothers have taken the Drum Master display to 25 countries so far, but this is the first time they have performed in
Spain, and have specifically chosen Teulada-Moraira for one of their appearances. They will be appearing with Cheiko Kojima, the first woman to have become a Wadaiko Drum Master in Japan. This is an energetic and sophisticated spectacle, which is also capable of transmitting positive energy to the audience. The artists express their new concept of Japanese drumming with a brilliant execution, enhanced by their mutual understanding and collaboration.
Patchy morning’s fishing THE Teulada-Moraira Fishing Club recently completed the seventh competition of the Winter League programme. Members fished the A3 section of the River Jucar on a morning with a water temperature of 19 degrees and conditions that looked favourable. Instead, the day’s fishing turned out to be very patchy with a few members enjoying a reasonable catch, while five others suffered dry nets. When members met up in a local bar for a 9.50am start, the sky was overcast with broken cloud and a temperature of 15 degrees, but by the time they had finished at 2.50pm, the temperature had risen to
24 degrees. Club members caught a total of 26 carp with a total weight of 39.1 kilos. Steve Hartwell caught nine fish, weighing 13.27 kilos. “We are a very friendly club and always happy to welcome new members,” the organisers said. “Anyone without match fishing experience will be given assistance and advice from our more experienced members.” For further information contact Frank Povey on 966 490 338 or Email frank.povey@btopenworld.com or call Ray Craig on 966 492 083.
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Politician leaves party TEULADA-MORAIRA Councillor Adrian Ruiz Codes, announced that he was leaving the RED party. He would remain on the council, Ruiz said, but would be non-aligned, he advised his fellow councillors in a WhatsApp before the last plenary meeting. The decision was prompted by changes in the party, he explained: “The profile it has adopted is no longer in line with my expectations.” Ruiz went on to thank his RED colleagues for their unconditional support during his time in the party. “I think we have been worthy and constructive in opposition,” he added, expressing his gratitude for all he had learnt, and in particular from Jordi Muñoz who had always counted on him. Muñoz, who is the RED spokesman, later admitted to the local Spanish media. “I was more surprised than anyone”. He had already regarded Adrian Ruiz as his right-hand man, and the announcement had taken him unawares, he said. Despite the surprise he did not feel let down and wished him all the best for the future, he insisted. According to sources, there are rumours that Ruiz could eventually join the Ciudadanos party, but others claim he was possibly preparing to leave politics, after he acquired a new home in a neighbouring municipality.
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Where’s the fire? DENIA fire brigade carried out separate fire drills at the Teulada-Moraira high school and the Club Nautico in Moraira. The principal object of the school drill was to evaluate the time needed to evacuate the school where, thanks to the teachers’ success in maintaining calm and avoiding panic, the pupils were outside in less than six minutes. The second drill at the Club Nautico, involved a fire aboard a boat which, because it could not be brought under control by the port employees, was towed to a safe zone where firefighters were able to extinguish the flames.
Concert dates
TOWN HALL: Councillor remains, but leaves party.
THE Agrupacion Musical Cultural de Teulada will be giving a series of concerts at the Teulada-Moraira Auditorium dedicated to Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians. The concerts take place on November 10 at 7pm (tickets €6), followed on November 16 at 8pm (admission free) and on November 17 at 7pm (tickets (€6).
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Bringing Pepe Carvalho to life A bumpy ride
FICTIONAL detective Pepe Carvalho comes to life once more in Javea. He is the most well-known of the late novelist Manuel Vazquez Montalban’s heroes, and is regarded as one of the most representative figures in Spanish crime fiction. As part of the Xabia Negra festival dedicated to the noir genre in literature, photography and film, different artists have based their paintings, drawings, sculptures and conceptual installations on the Vazquez Montalban novels. The exhibition at Javea Museum is open until Monday, and all fans of Carvalho
XABIA NEGRA: Pepe Carvalho exhibition and reminders of his trade (right). and the genre are invited to the inauguration on Saturday morning.
Writer Carlos Zanon, who has continued Vazquez Montalban’s series, and is about
to publish his latest Carvalho novel, will also be present.
JAVEA Town Hall will inspect all speed bumps to check whether they comply with regulations. According to Juanjo Garcia, spokesman for the Partido Popular opposition party, some ‘sleeping policemen’ are dangerous for ambulances and their occupants. They are too high, Garcia complained, particularly those on Avenida Juan Carlos I and Avenida del Colomer. Juan Carlos I residents have complained about the noise made by vehicles
passing over the speed bumps, the spokesman maintained, demanding that all those in the town should be inspected. Garcia’s proposal went through, although Services Councillor Kika Mata stated that none of the Emergency Services had complained to the town hall. The Juan Carlos I speed bumps would be rebuilt after work started on pavements on the side of the road occupied by Edificio El Castillo, she added.
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JAVEA’S Primer Monta ña r w a s the loc a tion chosen to film an advertisement for a new family-type vehicle for a leading car manufacturer. Onlookers described seeing a woman emerging from the sea and driving off in a car. The s pot w ill a ir on television in six weeks’ time, production company sources revealed.
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DANGEROUS: Sea has eaten into the cove. THE cliffs above the Tango beach are crumbling, and increasingly dangerous. The sea is eating into the cove, also known as Cala del Pope, and is creating fissures in the rocks above it, while the 2014 fire that devastated 444 hectares of Montgo and Cabo de San Antonio has also hastened erosion there. Each storm, bout of bad weather and torrential rain, has further deteriorated the beach, and large boulders are hanging in the steel safety mesh that the coastal authority, Costas, in-
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THE Ministry of Justice thwarted an attempt by Mariano Navarro Rubio’s heirs to claim 1,005 square metres of Javea beachfront. Navarro Rubio, was Hacienda minister between1957 and 1965 when Francisco Franco was in power. Following the transition to democracy, he was governor of the Bank of Spain between 1984 and 1992. Some months ago, one of his sons, Rafael Navarro Rubio Serres, sought to correct an alleged ‘error’ in recording the area occupied by the villa in Punta de l’Arenal which his father bought in 1960 for 10,000 pesetas, a ridiculously low price even then. The house was built on Roman remains, but Rubio Serres who co-owns the property with his brother, attempted to rectify the 6,680 square metres that appear in the Property Register to the villa’s ‘real area’ of 7,685
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MINISTER’S HOUSE: ‘No right to further land’ verdict.
square metres. The Javea property registrar refused to correct the ‘error’ which did not correspond to records, and would have involved ‘invasion of publicly-owned’ terrain. Undeterred, the former minister’s son appealed against the registrar’s refusal to sanction the increase, but the claim was rejected by the Ministry of Justice. Nor could the discrepancy be attributed to a transcription error maintained the Ministry, which then requested more information from Spain’s Coastal Authority, Costas, which answers to the Environment Ministry. Costas expressed ‘clear and frontal opposition’ to Rubio Serres’ claim to register more land, while the Justice Ministry quoted other Supreme Court verdicts which confirmed the ‘inalienable and unending’ public character of the margin of land at the water’s edge.
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Hiking fall A HELICOPTER from the Alicante Fire Brigade consortium flew to the rescue of a 60-year-old British woman, resident in Javea, who tripped while out walking in the Vall de Laguar. Suffering scratches and lacerations and unable to walk, she was airlifted to safety and later transferred to hospital.
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Action needed for Triana bridge Medals for THE opposition party at Javea Town Hall has asked why renovating the Triana Bridge has been delayed. The party claimed that the administration led by Jose Chulvi was keeping the biggest municipal projects on ice until the last minute as part of its electoral strategy. “In the three-and-a-half years that th e y h a v e c o n t r o lle d th e legislature, they have not kept any of their grand promises”, maintained Rosa Cardona, the Partido Popular’s mayor candidate. “First the Auditorium and now the Tri a n a b r i d g e , ” t h e p arty complained.
TRIANA BRIDGE: Work has yet to start, Opposition complains.
“It is in a very bad condition with the metal structure exposed to the elements and deteriorated girders. We are very concerned about the possibility of casualties and the local government should urge the contractors to take immediate action.” Work on the €400,000 tender should have begun in mid-September, Cardona pointed out. “With this delay the original 12-week deadline could affect the period when Javea receives a greater influx of visitors,” she said. This would also extend the duration of the travel restrictions applied to the town’s bus service and lorries, Cardona said.
crack shot LOCAL POLICE officer Fernando Escolano won six silver and two bronze medals at the European Police and Firefighters’ Games. There were 3,400 participants from 30 countries, at the seventh edition of the Games held in Algeciras, where Escolano triumphed in his speciality, marksmanship. “Competing with colleagues from different parts of the world has been very enriching,” he explained on returning home, as the Games allowed him to meet people who shared his two great passions, sport, and his profession.
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Calle Loreto, Denia’s gastronomic heart THE Marina Alta enjoys a long and individual gastronomic tradition. The Mediterranean is the cradle of the area’s cuisine, a cuisine that has always benefited from the proximity of farms, vineyards, orchards and the shores of the Mediterranean. What really characterises Marina Alta cuisine most is the quality of the product, its freshness. All ingredients must be fresh or seasonal, because only then can the nature of our dishes be duly appreciated. The town of Denia is the capital of Marina Alta. In it’s gastronomic heartland, in the historic quarter, lies Calle Loreto. The street is a clear example of Marina Alta cuisine. Whilst there may be restaurants of greater renown in other areas of the town, such as Las Marinas or Las Rotas, Calle Loreto has become in recent years one of the most effervescent areas at the gastronomic level. Its large number of bars and restaurants, its wide gastronomic offer, and the excellent level of service offered, have turned this street into one of the biggest tourist attractions of Denia. One example restaurant that encompasses all of the aforementioned is restaurant Ca Pepa Teresa, on Calle Loreto 23, located in the heart of Calle Loreto. It is a perfect place to enjoy the culinary tradition of the Marina Alta. There you will find paellas, stews, meats, fish and a constant hallmark: the daily purchase of the best fresh produce in the traditional food markets of the area. Conditions that other similar restaurants like Els Tomassets (C/Loreto 35), share. All have a wide selection of tapas and traditional dishes of the Marina Alta. Cocas, tapas, marinades and seasonings: a whole range of authentic and homemade starters. The Cocas de la Marina are sea-
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 characterised 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 products, 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. 965 784 547 Els Tomassets Calle Loreto, 35 Denia, Valenciana @elstomassets.denia Tel: 966 432 560 Restaurante La Seu www.laseu.es Tel: 966 424 478 Calle Loreto, 59 (Dénia) Alicante restaurantesendenia@gmail.com
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Port proposal MEMBERS of Denia’s business-owners’ association Cedma, backed a joint call from the Compromis and PSPV parties to be given control of the local port. As this would be run by an organisation that included the town hall and local civic and business representatives, Cedma asked to participate in creating the statutes.
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Homage to the past DENIA paid its respects to 32 people killed during Civil War bombings. A plaque naming them was unveiled by 92-year-old Jose Caselles who lost his father when Calle La Via was bombed in October 1938. Three Heinkel 59 aircraft attacked the trench that Republican soldiers were digging to defend the coast. Fourteen people died including civilians Jose Caselles Cerda aged 44, as he walked home, 16year-old Jose Avargues Barber, who was on the pavement shelling almonds, and Angela Martin Chorro (67). F r a n c o ’s allies Germany and Italy provided the services of their air forces, which were merciless in their raids on Denia, although the first attack on the town in August 1937
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TRIBUTE. The town lived in a constant state of panic. was carried out by Spanish cruiser Canarias. The bombardment killed three civilians, Rosa Soler (21), Francisca Caselles (33) and Rafael Manuel Losada, a 16year-old refugee. Denia suffered around 40 bombings, the last on March
DENIA: Vulnerable to air raids (see inset) during Civil War.
28, 1938, after the local Republicans had surrendered. The raid was intended for Gandia but the bombs dropped on Denia, killing Juana Martin Escobar and two victims who were never identified. Thirty-two people died during the Nationalist bombings and the town lived in a constant state of panic, said Rosa Seser, in charge of the Denia archive. “War is a terrible thing,” said Jose Caselles as he unveiled the plaque. “It doesn’t do any good.”
Police save a life DENIA’S Local Police recently helped to save the life of a man having a heart attack. A member of the public asked officers in Calle Marques de Campo to help a man who had been taken ill in Calle La Via. After contacting the Emergency Services and alerting a patrol car equipped with a defibrillator, they ran to the nearby street where the man was lying on the ground. An off-duty nurse had already gone to his aid and once revived with the defibrillator he was stabilised by a SAMU ambulance’s paramedics and transferred to Denia hospital.
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THE WEEK IN POLITICS
On the offensive By Joe Gerrard THE leader of the opposition conservative Partido Popular (PP) marked his 100th day in office last Monday and continued to fire salvos in an apparent pitch for high office. Pablo Casado, who was elected to the presidency of the PP in July, has accused the ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) of being beholden to pro-independence parties. He added the PSOE were focused on making gestures rather than policy and cited scandals including the resignation of two cabinet ministers as proof the party was unfit to govern. Casado’s comments have marked a brake in relations between his party and the PSOE. His remarks in Congress accusing the government of being complicit in a pro-independence party ‘coup to break up
FIGHTING TALK: Casado has been PP leader since July. Spain were branded ‘indecent’ by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Sanchez and Casado have met in the Prime Minister’s official residence of La Moncloa once since both took office. Sanchez had attempted to make overtures to the opposition due to his party’s fragile
position in parliament. The PP remains the single largest party in the lower house, the Congress of Deputies, with 134 seats to the PSOE’s 84 out of 350. The PP controls the Senate outright with 148 seats to the PSOE’s 62 out of 266. Sanchez’s attempts to build bridges with the PP appear to
have failed as the two parties appeared openly hostile to each other this week. The PP is also seeking to set out its stall for upcoming elections in Andalucia. It will have to put distance between itself and its main rivals the centrist Ciudadanos and the far right Vox to woo potential voters for both parties. Casado’s strategy has so far seen him tack to the right to strike out from Ciudadanos on social issues such as abortion and migration and to outmanoeuvre the fledgling Vox. He was chosen as PP leader on a platform which included tightening abortion rules and cracking down on migration. The results of Andalucia’s regional elections on December 2 will indicate whether the gambit has paid off. The region has been dominated by the PSOE since Spain’s transition to democracy in the late 1970’s.
Monarchy debate EFFORTS to force an investigation into the finances of the former Spanish king have ignited a debate over keeping the country’s monarchy. The leftist Podemos party has called on authorities to open a probe into King Emeritus Juan Carlos over claims he may have been involved in the Gurtel corruption scandal. The case brought down the previous conservative Partido Popular (PP) government last June. Pablo Iglesias, the leader of Podemos, said the party did not understand why an investigation into the former head of state could not be opened. Spanish monarchs are immune from prosecution under the country’s constitution. The push comes as several regional assemblies and parliaments debated the monarchy last week. Cataluña’s parliament called for the monarchy to be abolished and the government is now set to take the matter to Spain’s Constitutional Court. The moves follow previous remarks from Podemos leader Iglesias following Spain’s National Day where he called for the abolition of the monarchy. The Spanish King and Queen have remained consistently popular and polling has found support for them has stayed well above 50 per cent. Other than open hostility to the monarchy in areas such as Cataluña, it does not appear there is an overwhelming appetite to establish a Third Republic.
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A change in mortgage expenses A refund of â‚Ź2,000 to â‚Ź3,000 may be possible WE have written a number of articles about the claims we have presented and won, in relation to the expense clauses, that the banks inserted in their mortgage loan deeds and for which they oblige the borrowers, the clients, to pay all the expenses. These clauses should be and indeed are null and void because they impose on the consumer the liability to pay all expenses, whatever they may be, and in this situation, there should have been no differences between the courts about it. The problems come with the different interpretations, the legal uncertainty, and the jurisprudential changes, as to what qualified as a nullification. Some courts understood that the expenses clause must be deleted from the court order and the expenses must by be paid by who is identified according to the law and the biggest difference was in decid-
Carlos Baos We can help you.
ing who should by law pay the tax of AJD ( Stamp Duty), which is normally 1 or 1.5 per cent depending on the area. Although the Supreme Court, through the civil court said in 2015 it is understood that it should be the bank, most courts, including the Supreme Court itself, have understood that Article 68 of the tax regulation clearly says that the taxpayer or the borrowing client is liable, because this article clearly says that this applies to mortgage loans. Although this argument is acceptable, because the regulation is clear, it cannot be denied that article 68, seems to be unfair and even contrary to the tax law
because consumers do not necessarily ask for mortgages from banks, but they ask for loans, and it is the banks who demand and are interested in the mortgage loan being signed before a notary with the constitution of the mortgage as collateral. A bomb exploded however on October 16 this year, when the 2nd Contentious Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court in its judgement 1505/2018, changed the interpretation given until then, stating that it is the Bank which should pay the tax on the Mortgage loans deed Not the Client, for three main reasons, which can be summarised as follows; The AJD tax is applicable to registrable documents: and in the case of a mortgage loan, what is registrable at the land registry is not the loan but the mortgage. The AJD tax is paid, not on the amount of the loan (capi-
tal), but on the mortgage total guarantee (loan capital, interest, costs, etc) that is guaranteed through the mortgage. The beneficiary of the mortgage loan deed is actually the bank. There has been so much comment surrounding this court decision that the president of the Supreme Court has announced it will meet at the beginning of November in a plenary session, to clarify the situation, which is at least hopeful. We advise our clients to wait for this decision/clarification, and we at White Baos Abogados will offer our clients the possibility of claiming without costs or risks for the expenses they paid when signing their mortgage loan, so 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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BLACK-OUT: Power was cut as a twister hit Menorca.
Water spout caused chaos A WATERSPOUT on the island of Menorca left a trail of destruction and 38,000 residents without electricity on Sunday. Spain’s Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, confirmed the damage to numerous electricity infrastructures, telephone cables and homes which occurred around 10am. Areas of the island particularly affected by the waterspout and downpours were in the municipalities of Ciutadella, Alaior, es
Migjorn, es Mercadal and a large part of Mahon. Teresa Ribera took to social media to declare a plan for the ‘quick recovery of the electricity service’ was underway, adding the ‘government and the ministry itself ’ were ‘coordinating responses.’ Twenty-five new generators were installed on Monday on the Balearic Island as the operation to restore power to thousands of residents continued.
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AntiSemitism rising
GUNNED DOWN: The attack took place at the Tree of Life synagogue.
US synagogue shooting PEOPLE across the United States (US) and the world mourned the deaths of 11 Jewish worshippers shot while observing Shabbat at a synagogue in Pittsburgh last Saturday. Members of the New Life Congregation were gunned down in the Tree of Life Synagogue that morning in the deadliest attack on Jews in US history. It came amidst concerns that anti-Semitism is on the rise in the US and across the world. Mourners have since placed flowers outside the synagogue and vigils have been held in memory of the victims in Pittsburgh and elsewhere. Local police said Robert Bowers, 46, has been arrested in connection with the shooting. US prosecutors based in Pittsburgh are seeking the death penalty for the suspect who was due to appear before a court in the city last Monday on 29 charges. Scott Brady, the US attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania which is handling the case, said
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Pittsburgh attack leaves 11 dead
MEMORIAL: An interfaith vigil was held in Pittsburgh.
COMING TOGETHER: Tributes were offered in Boston.
they were currently treating the attack as a hate crime. Bill Peduto, the mayor of Pittsburgh, said the attack marked the “darkest day” in the city’s history. Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers, of
the Tree of Life synagogue, said he and worshippers there would rebuild and be stronger and better than ever. “You can cut some branches from our tree, but Tree of Life has
The victims Joyce Fienberg, 75, Richard Gottfried, 65, Rose Mallinger, 97, Jerry Rabinowitz, 66, Cecil Rosenthal, 59, David Rosenthal, 54, Bernice Simon, 84, Sylvan Simon, 86, Daniel Stein, 71, Melvin Wax, 88 and Irving Younger, 69.
been in Pittsburgh for 154 years. We’re not going anywhere,” the Rabbi said in an interview on US television. US President Donald Trump said the attack was an assault on humanity. “It will take all of us working together to extract the poison of antiSemitism from our world. We must unite to conquer hate.” The White House flew its flag at half mast in mourning for the victims. Trump later claimed no one may have been killed if there had been armed guards posted at the synagogue. The Spanish Embassy in Washington DC said: “We are deeply saddened by the news from Pittsburgh. The Embassy stands in solidarity with the victims, their families and the synagogue community.” The alleged gunman’s motives are believed to stem from antiSemitism. He reportedly told police officers who arrested him at the scene that he wanted all Jews “to die.”
THE shooting comes as figures show the number of anti-Semitic-related incidents has increased in the US. The Anti-Defamation League (ADF) Jewish rights advocacy group said it had recorded a 57 per cent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the US in 2017 compared to the previous year. Earlier ADF figures showed attacks had declined for around a decade up to and including 2013. They then rose by 21 per cent in 2014. The latest FBI statistics show that of the 1,538 religiously-motivated hate crimes committed during 2016, 54.2 per cent of them were anti-Semitic. Incidents have included harassment, threats, and the vandalism of synagogues and other Jewish buildings with Nazi symbols including the swastika. Deborah E Lipstadt, a Professor of Holocaust history at Atlanta’s Emory University, said anti-Semitism was now the worst it had ever been. The increase in anti-Semitism has been linked to the rise of the farright more generally in the last decade. Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the ADF, said anti-Semitism had was almost becoming normalised and claimed Trump himself had used rhetoric with anti-Jewish undertones. “But it’s about more than what one man does. We are seeing an environment in which anti-Semitism has moved from the margins to the mainstream,” he said. It also comes as the US has seen a spike in the number of mass shootings. There were 26 shootings documented in the US in October as of last Monday, with the Pittsburgh attack the second most recent and deadliest according to the Gun Violence Archive. The attack is likely to see renewed calls for greater gun control measures, with efforts to restrict firearms ownership having struggled to gain traction in recent years. The Republican Party, which controls both houses of Congress and the presidency with Trump, traditionally takes a pro-gun or ‘Second Amendment’ stance. It also has close ties to the National Rifle Association (NRA) gun owners and industry lobbying group.
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Stability pays ALLIANZ Real Estate, the real estate agency of the German insurance group Allianz, sees ‘opportunities’ for investment in the Spanish real estate market. However, the CEO for Western Europe of the company, Alexander Gebauer, qualified this by emphasising that every investment requires ‘political stability.’ Mr Gebauer was speaking at a round table discussion at the Barcelona Meeting Point real estate conference. Although he did not mention the crisis in Cataluña, he did cite countries such as Spain, the UK, and Italy as examples of political uncertainty.
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figure the Spanish government and several workers’ unions have agreed on, spread €250 million The over the next five years, to support sustainable development in the mining regions.
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Repentant Rato jailed FORMER Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ex Vice-President of the Spanish government, Rodrigo Rato, has been jailed for embezzlement during his banking years. Rato arrived on his own to the Madrid prison of Soto del Real last Thursday, where he must serve a sentence of four-and-a-half years for financial fraud between 2010 and 2012. “I accept the mistakes I have made and I ask society to forgive me, in particular those who were
by Tom Woods deceived or affected,” he told reporters. It is the first time that Rato, VicePresident during the administration of Jose Maria Aznar (1996-2004) of the Popular Party, has admitted guilt after being found complicit in the case known as ‘Black cards.’ The Supreme Court of Spain confirmed on October 3 the initial sentence imposed initially by the National Audience (AN) in February 2017 against the former Director
General of the IMF. Rato and 63 others were accused of transferring some €12 million from Caja Madrid and Bankia, through the use of credit cards not registered by the Treasury of personal expenses. Rato was charged with continuing the ‘corrupt scheme’ of his predecessor, Miguel Blesa, who committed suicide in July 2017. This is one of three legal cases opened against Rato, with two others involving money laundering and financial irregularities.
SPAIN’S unemployment rate fell to 14.6 per cent in the third quarter, official data has shown. This is its lowest level since the last quarter of 2008 after a busy tourist season boosted employment in services. Spanish unemployment has fallen steadily from its peak in early 2013, when it reached nearly 27 per cent. Seasonal businesses like tourism and agriculture have helped to improve the picture over the past few years, and the total number of people employed is 19.5 million.
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Orange rise TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Orange saw its revenues in Spain increase by 2.2 per cent over the first nine months of 2018, reaching a turnover of almost €4 billion, thanks to strong TV and internet sales.
High stakes TECH TITAN: Miguel Arias is Telefonica’s head of entrepreneurship. INVESTMENT in tech startups in Spain grew 45 per cent in 2017 to €780 million, according to a study for the Mobile World Capital conference. This compares to €207 million in 2013 and there are now 3,500 start-ups in the country, up a fifth from 2016. Aspiring entrepreneurs have been encouraged by a growing number of big-ticket sales to larger companies, which have proved that people can make real money out of creating a new company. There are also a number of
businesses that have reached the ‘unicorn’ status of being worth more than $1 billion (€880 million). Maxi Mobility, the parent company of the taxi app Cabify, this year raised €140 million from investors. Classified advertising app LetGo, which was started in Barcelona, also became worth more than $1 billion (€880 million) last year. Entrepreneurs say they are attracted to Spain in part because of the high quality of life and low cost of living.
PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sanchez has committed to restricting online and illegal gambling, limiting their advertising capabilities and introducing anti-fraud measures like fining those who hide their IP addresses to access illegal gaming platforms.
Fizzling out COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) earned €358 million in the third quarter of the year, 18 per cent more than the same period last year, although falling tourism saw the Iberian peninsula with the lowest growth.
Sabadell weathers storm COSTS from IT problems at its British bank TSB hit Sabadell’s third quarter earnings on Friday, but shares in the Spanish banking group nevertheless rose as it exceeded forecasts. Sabadell said its third-quarter net profit had fallen 37 per cent after a botched migration of TSB’s systems in April prompted a regulatory investigation and the exit of its CEO. Despite this, Sabadell reported net attributable profit for the quarter of €127 million, lifting its
shares by 4.9 per cent. Spain itself has had a stronger than expected loan growth, particularly in the large corporate and retail mortgage sectors. Sabadell said the extraordinary costs relating to the TSB outage included an increase in interest rates on its premium account, impacting on commissions and fraud losses. Its rival Caixabank reported a decline of 27.6 per cent in third quarter net profit.
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Minister labour vow SPAIN’S Economy Minister has told representatives of the British banking industry that her government has no plans to make major reforms to labour laws in a London meeting last Monday. Nadia Calviño told those at the meeting in the City of London, Britain’s financial centre, the ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) were seeking to make ‘adjustments’ to worker rules. It comes after the government unveiled a budget which included the largest hike of the minimum wage in Spain’s democratic history. Calviño said there had been ‘great confusion’ over whether the PSOE would overhaul labour laws enacted by the previous conservative Partido Popular (PP) which relaxed some labour rules. “We are not going to change all the labour legislation, there are only going to be some adjustments,” Calviño said. “A part of the PP reform had positives results, giving more flexibility to the labour market. Other effects have been negative, creat-
LAW PLEDGE: Calviño speaks in the City of London. ing great precariousness in some contracts and too much turnover,” the minister added. Calviño said PP laws making it easier for firms to hire and fire had created a new class of workers unable to make long term decisions. Companies were also reluctant to invest the minister added. Calviño said during the talk organised by the Spanish Chamber
of Commerce and the Spanish Embassy that the minimum wage hike would have a ‘neutral’ effect on job creation. The government plans to increase the minimum rate of pay to €900 a month. Supporters of the PP’s previous labour laws argue it created a more business-friendly environment and encouraged firms to take on staff.
Opponents claim it allowed firms to take on and let go off staff at a whim and made it easier for companies to take advantage of workers. Supporters of the proposed minimum wage hike argue it will lead to a positive knock on effect economically while detractors claim it would make it more expensive to hire staff.
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Bank bolsters security THE Bank of Spain has launched new security software on its website to make its systems more robust in the wake of the cyber-attack suffered at the end of August that blocked access to the agency’s home page. The Spanish government has taken action after receiving severe criticism after the incident, but pointed out that ‘cyber security is an area of key concern for administrations around the world.’ Evidence has led the authorities to conclude that the hackers involved were largely based abroad, with only 10 per cent of the illegal activity being traced to Spanish territory. The cyber attack has been linked to previous assaults on the websites of the PSOE, the National Police and the National Court, and is believed to be part of a campaign backing the independence of Cataluña. Importantly, there is no evidence that the hackers gained access to sensitive information or that there were any leaks of confidential data. Nevertheless, the Bank of Spain suffered reputational and operational damage at the time.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WELL that’s just about it. I think the British have finally managed to become the laughing stock of virtually the whole planet. From the bat infested cave hideouts of Daesh, to the plush corridors and well stocked bars of the European parliament, I can almost hear the sniggers and guffaws from here, and we only have ourselves to blame. Slowly but surely, we have allowed the PC brigade, the lunatic left and the snowflakes, to influence our lives and make a mockery of our laws, our culture and our common sense. We are persecuting our brave troops, pardoning our enemies and kowtowing to a whole host of foreigners and interlopers, many of whom wish us nothing but harm and treat everything we stand for with utter contempt. The police have lost our respect. Not the least because they are almost afraid to arrest or question anyone of ethnic origin, in case they are accused of racism or prejudice. Many of our judges, who at one time we could rely on to make fair judgements, seem to have utterly lost the plot. We now seem to accept their often utterly nonsensical decisions purely as the ‘norm’. The reason is actually quite simple. We’re all brainwashed. The oldest ploy in the book and we’ve been completely sucked in by it.
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JUSTICE: Will a show trial mean Khashoggi’s family never see justice? This latest example was a real humdinger. In 2006, a Somalian born woman applied for UK asylum. She was accepted and became a British citizen in 2013. She also received passports for her children and her mother. She recently showed her ‘gratitude’ to the UK by travelling to Somalia and trying to smuggle in
a couple of distant relatives on two of the passports. She was caught red handed and last week hauled up before the courts. Subsequently, the judge decided her acts were humanitarian and not criminal. Instead of a thoroughly deserved jail sentence, she was given community service and sent on her
way. The two relatives were granted full asylum. Well of course they were. What a wonderful deterrent to others of the same mind! Oh, and by the way, there were no attempts at ‘integration’ here. Despite being in the country for 12 years, the woman spoke no English, can’t work, and receives benefits and NHS care for sciatica and depression, and you don’t think they are not all laughing at us? Give us a break. A quick prophecy here about the outcome of the Saudi-Khashoggi affair. The Saudis will declare the murder a rogue operation. They will parade all the suspects (assassination squad) in a lavish Riyadh show trial and hand down long sentences to each. I wouldn’t put it past them to throw in a low life they can behead, just to show they really mean business. These men will then go to jail. After a reasonable time, when all the furore has died down, they will be quietly released, given millions of Riyals apiece and disappear into the Kingdom to live in luxury for the rest of their days (I also suggest they watch their backs!). The money men will all give a sigh of relief, congratulate each other on a job well done and get back to their real purpose in life, manipulating the peasants. You and me that is! Keep the faith Love, Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com
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Currencies Direct offers EWN writer’s book to customers CURRENCIES DIRECT has teamed up with a Euro Weekly News legal expert to offer free copies of the latest edition of his book on Spanish law to customers who register. The international money transfer company decided to give away David Searl’s new edition of You & the Law in Spain to help inform clients about the country’s legal system. Searl currently writes the Legally Speaking column in Euro Weekly News, offering readers the chance to write in and ask questions about Spanish law. Peter Loveday, the director of Currencies Direct’s Southern Europe operation, told Euro Weekly News he wanted to make the offer to help inform people about life under Spanish law. “When I first moved to Spain 16 years ago I was fortunate to
BOOK OFFER: EWN’s David Searl (centre, right) with colleague Alex Radford (left) and Currencies Direct’s Ignacio Ortega (centre, left) and Peter Loveday (right). be given a copy of the 13th edition of You & the Law in Spain. “I read whole chapters and have dipped into it since for reference. I was relieved to find David Searl’s tome remarkably
readable and informative,” Loveday said. Currencies Direct said in a statement those interested in the offer could visit one of their 15 offices and register, with no
obligation to use their services. Customers are welcome to make an appointment to visit or to drop in, the company added. Searl, has lived in Spain for 53 years and written for the
Euro Weekly News for many of those years. He said the contact he had with readers of the newspaper helped to keep the book informed. “Their questions are in-
formed and always remind me to double check my facts,” he said. Searl added he looked forward to a great relationship with Currencies Direct following the launch of the offer. Ignacio Ortega, Currency Direct’s regional sales manager for Southern Spain, said the company’s relationship with Euro Weekly News was very important to them. “Potential clients are always calling and saying that they saw our advert in the Euro Weekly News. It’s important for us because the newspaper’s distribution is so broad,” Ortega said. Currencies Direct was founded in 1996 and has been operating in Spain since the opening of its Torrevieja office in 1999. It now has seven offices across the Costa Blanca region, in Javea, La Marina de San Fulgencio, La Zenia, Mazarron, Moraira, Quesada and Valencia.
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TV COUCH CRITIC by Adam Whalley-Lewis
I AM guessing most of you (us) have had some sort of heating on since last week? Come on, be honest, and I hope anyone hit by the floods is at least starting to get back to something approaching normality - some of the TV footage was horrible. Just because you are close by, shout out to anyone affected in San Pedro and Estepona, stay safe. The Chase made social media headlines over the last week and ITV have been surprisingly quiet about it all, me thinks too quiet maybe? Firstly, The Governess seems to have been given a much easier set of questions than contestants Sarah-Jane and Majorie. The ladies racked up an impressive 18 correct answers but were caught by Anne, thanks to, on the face of it, an easier set of questions. AND THEN Mark The Beast Labbett seemed to have been beaten by time only for
THE CHASE: This popular ITV show is an evening staple for many viewers. his final answer to be given by Dr Who side-kick Bradley, even though the clock clearly showed no time left before he completed his answer. The Chase is a staple of early evening viewing and doesn’t need anything messy clouding the format. Just a final thought, what do the
contestants do all day? Win or not, they have all enjoyed their day and had a lovely time. If you know, let me know and if you fancy a bit of Come Dine With Me insight next week, let me know on that too? The Chase is on week days, ITV. Fans of box-sets might want to
search out Informer, via BBC iPlayer. This is a gritty and complex thriller about a counter-terrorism officer recruiting an East London lad to be, you guessed it, an informer. The story is solid and nothing is off limits for the script writers. Let’s quickly waltz through the latest episodes of Strictly. Seann Walsh and Katya Jones left on Sunday. I’m making no further comment on that. I will just mention the Halloween opening last week’s, themed apparently on the Mexican Day of the Dead Holiday. There is a lot of noise about the dancing having racist overtones. Now, I much prefer the All Saints Holiday to Halloween, but I’m not signing up to the racist complaints against Strictly. Three lads who I suspect could turn their hands to anything continue their Road Trip on ITV, Thursday. Gordon, Gino and Fred are brilliantly flung together to cheekily complete a road trip and have some Carry-On fun along the way. Last week the lads were in Scotland, there were some obvious kilt jokes and lots of scallops, combined with
some stunning Celtic scenery. I’m a fan, I’m sure the guys will be thrilled! Sunday evening brought us the start of a new BBC adaptation of The Little Drummer Girl. This is from the people who brought us The Night Manager, so that’s a good starting point? Well yes, a good start, but for anyone who knows John le Carre’s novel this is destined to be a much darker TV experience than Night Manager. The story is a spy drama set in the 1970’s following a bombing in East Germany. There is an Israeli intelligence investigation which undercovers a link to assassination attempts against leading Jewish people across the globe. Michael Shannon and Florence Pugh are the stars of this slow burning story. Stick with it. Dark Heat is a new detective drama from ITV, Wednesday evenings. First episode this week, so I will catch up with you on this one next week. Happy Viewing HappyViewing1@outlook.com
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The buyer of silence Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
SAUDI ARABIA thinks it can literally get away with murder, as Jamal Khashoggi’s murder demonstrates. Mohammed Bin Salman has made clear that opposing him, even outside the kingdom, brings savage death. The regime became accustomed to getting away with murder because the West wanted and needed its oil, and the Saudis use arms and trade deals to buy the silence of nations who should be their critics. Following Khashoggi’s killing, Germany called on other EU countries to refuse to sell arms to Saudi Arabia, but poor Pedro Sanchez had to keep schtum. On entering the Moncloa, he announced that Spain would cancel the sale of 400 bombs, whereupon Mohammed bin Salman threatened to cancel a €1.8 billion deal for five Corvettes that will keep 6,000 people in jobs. Threatened with shipyard unrest, Sanchez had to back-track and is unlikely to come forward and answer Germany’s call. Taking a moral stance against a tyrant needs more than ‘cojones’. It needs money in the bank and people in work.
Trial and error THE Partido Popular has called for the Gurtel corruption trial to be repeated. The verdicts and the tribunal judges’ summing up was ‘unjustifiably’ damaging to its honour, the party complained. It is asking for a retrial, claiming that one of the judges, Jose Ricardo de la Prada, was impartial due to his friendship with super-judge Baltasar Garzon, the original investigating judge assigned to the Gurtel case. Garzon was tried by Spain’s Supreme Court, for bugging conversations between remanded prisoners and their lawyers, and it
WHAT p r o m i se d t o b e one o f t h e t r i c k i e s t is sues, Gibraltar, appears to be progressing well, even though Spain could put an enormous spanner in the Brexit works if it so wished.
MURDERED: Jamal Khashoggi paid the ultimate price. will be 11 years before he can practise again. Because of this friendship, the PP wants another trial, presumably hoping for a verdict they can accept. That might bring some consolation but it wouldn’t put them back in power or move Pedro Sanchez - whom they regard as a squatter - out of the Moncloa.
Harpo knew best DOLORS MONTSERRAT, Health Minister in Mariano Rajoy’s last government, is the Partido Popular’s parliamentary spokeswoman, and rumour has it that the party leadership wants to get rid of her as humanely as possible. At a recent control session, she asked vicepresident Carmen Calvo if she was ‘proud of the government’s co-ordination’ in an embarrassingly unco-ordinated discourse, that cited disconcerted prostitutes, football, the moon, Waterloo and the herriko tabernas. At one point, Montserrat compared the government to the Marx Brothers’ cabin, and after Calvo acidly congratulated the spokeswoman on her performance - using the English word - her groaning fellow MPs must have wished that she were Harpo.
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Appalling views bring shame I AM appalled at your newspaper for publishing a biased and homophobic column by Leapy Lee! Saying you aren’t ‘homophobic’ does not mean you aren’t. Referring to minorities as ‘The lunatics are taking over the asylum’ sums up this columnist’s true feelings. I am all for freedom of speech but not this kind of attack on any minority! Shame on him, but even more shame on your editorial team for allowing this to be published and distributed. I appreciate that leaving the civility of the UK there will be some adjustment to my new life but I had no idea Spain was so far back in allowing the promotion of such views. Absolutely disgusted! Jamie Truby
True meaning MAUREEN COMYN unfortunately does not understand democracy. It is the right to say yes or no. The bakery was well within its rights to say no to the wording on the cake. Pete
Chilly dip I HAVE been a regular user of the Albox pool since it opened. Now the mayor of Albox has not only had the gym closed down, but the pool is not open in the mornings any more except on Saturday. There is only one lifeguard having to cover these hours (poor guy). I have been to the town hall twice to complain, not just about the hours, but that the electric for hairdriers was turned off (now sorted, but it took two weeks). Now the heating for the pool has been turned off. It’s freezing and as nearly all the people who use it at 4pm are OAPs we need the pool heated. It seems to me that the mayor is determined to have the community centre completely closed down. Needless to say myself and many friends of all nationalities will not use it until the pool is at least 27 degrees C. Give us pensioners our warm pool back please! Mrs T Turpie
Police no help I READ the article about fake gas inspectors with interest and I note the last part that says to phone the police if a stranger calls at your door without an appointment. I think you should be aware that if anyone does call the police it is a waste of time. The police arrive and the first thing they ask you is ‘did you let them in?’ To which my answer was yes, as they told me they were
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from the gas company and were here to carry out annual checks. They were wearing uniforms and all looked very official. They found old pipes and a gas leak and they charged a lot more than €100. The police then said we
should not have let them in and it was not a scam as they had completed work at the house and we had given them money without force. The police told us it was our fault that we let them in and it was our fault we paid them
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more money than the job would normally cost and in Spain no checks take place without appointments and we were just too nice for trusting these people. So phoning the police is a waste of time. Angela
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Animal charity boss faces probe over donations from UK Scam of a rescue , after sending money and goods for years, I finally saw the light. Got blocked for asking after the animals, but was a very active member before. Peter €54,000 spent in one year on vets bills… ermmmm the published accounts aren’t saying that for any year so what year exactly? Many people including registered successful rescues have offered help with some of his dogs, offered sanctuary and all expenses paid rehabilitation. Considering he was claiming to be down to his last few euros and desperate for food, he subsequently blocked everyone who offered these dogs a lifeline! EWN User His lies have been shown time and time again, claiming to have rescued puppies when he in fact bought them from a breeder. Despicable living conditions and refusing help from rescuers in Spain but then publicly mocking them in his rants, yet strangely remains elusive despite requests from genuine rescuers to meet face to face? The truth will out, it always does. EWN User
Rising temperatures are melting away one of Spain’s last glaciers Glaciers do melt. The Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District are the most obvious examples of the land-
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Clocks go BACK this weekend - and why it could be for the last time in Spain Anyone remember Double Summer time? 1970’s. Lovely long evenings, but darker mornings - when no one really cares. These days so many people go to work in the dark all year round anyway. Try commuting for an hour into London, to get to the office by 8! PM Light evenings are a major benefit and makes living in Spain so much nicer. It is brilliant being able to enjoy the daylight until 6.00pm while gloomy Britain starts getting dark at 3.30pm in the middle of winter and everyone feels depressed. Making the evenings darker and having an extra hour of daylight when you are getting up in the morning or still asleep isn’t really an improvement. Keep things as they are!! Angus
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TECH FOR THE TIMID PITY the poor American TV couchpotato, who has to endure up to 20 minutes of commercials every hour. They are often at peak volume, barking out excruciating exhortations to buy everything from haemorrhoid creams to legal assistance for problems you didn’t know you had. Spain has ‘only’ 15 minutes of ads an hour, though the EU hopes to standardise commercial breaks to 12 minutes. Happy days for the Brits, even disregarding the glorious ad-free environment of the public BBC, UK broadcasters ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 show an average of just seven minutes of commercials an hour. Advertising is the price we pay (increasingly) for getting stuff free. When that nice philanthropist Jeff Bezos of Amazon offered to sell us Kindles at cost price if we’d put up with ads on the home screen, rivals thought we’d never buy it. Amazon has since sold tens of millions of ad-subsidised ‘special
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GOOD morning, class. No talking at the back, please. I’d like to begin with a moan. A study sponsored by Sainsbury’s and Oxfam last year, calculated that more than 235 million articles of clothing were sent to landfill annually. Discarded clothing has been one of the fastest-growing sources of British waste over the past decade. The fashion industry relies on our irresistible compulsion for fast, cheap, disposable clothes. Especially uncomfortable, daft-looking clothes (and stiletto heels) worn by a ‘celeb’. Wear once, throw away. If it looks bizarre, it must be great. Well, I blame Brexit! It's obvious. People can see that crashing out of the EU single market and customs union is going to result in delays to the import of skinny jeans, fashion-forward tops and shoes, and naturally, higher prices. Just like car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, the fashionconscious ladies and gents of the UK have been compelled to stockpile in
shuffling those proverbial Titanic deckchairs? Eyebrows went skywards last year when a survey insisted the average American is exposed to at least 4,000 adverts a day. A sceptical reporter decided to check. He gave up counting when he got to 487 and was barely past breakfast. What do we do when an overwhelmance of ads gives us the
screaming habdabs? Of course we can switch off, or we can subscribe to on-demand TV without ads. Here’s a more practical option for those of us who (still) love the so-called ‘free to air’ TV channels, and want to buck the trend which will see most folks in the developed world buying four monthly ‘content’ subscriptions by 2020, and younger folks supporting a 10-aday habit. It’s simple: skip the ads. No, that doesn’t mean heading into the kitchen four times an hour to make a cuppa, for bladder or for worse. Don’t watch live TV. Record it, and zap through the ads. Easypeasy. Assuming you’re watching via a traditional antenna or a satellite dish, just replace your tuner or decoder with a TV recorder for somewhere between €100 and €200. But good luck when the thing starts gaining on you. When you’re recording more TV than you can possibly watch, welcome to the club.
Has hyper-consumerism turned us into a throwaway society?
TASTELESS: Overflowing landfills can be the true price of fashion. advance of the impending doom and then as usual afterwards, throw away! As if that wasn’t enough, we’re reading almost daily about the latest retailer forced to shut up shop on UK high streets, hit by online competition and rising costs, affecting thousands of jobs. High-profile failures include Maplin and Toys‘R’Us, whilst high street chains Marks & Spencer, Carphone Warehouse, New Look and Carpetright have had to close dozens of outlets to remain profitable. Incidentally looking ahead to Christmas, are you stumped for ideas for
GROWING numbers of TVs now have built-in recorders, and a price-tag to match. For those of us further down the food chain, standalone TV tuner-recorders range from analogue models for TV coming into our homes through a traditional antenna, to the newer ones for satellite. Gone are the days when programming your VCR took a degree in electronics - or a passing six-year-old. These days you just pull up the programme guide, find the show you want and press the big red button. Even if the programme moves, technology will do the rest when it airs, and if it’s a series it will even record every subsequent episode. Then sit back to prove my personal contention: that some commercials actually make more sense viewed at x8 or x16.
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Can they take legal action?
gifts? The new ‘Get My Gifts’ service offered by John Lewis (another retailer under pressure) will let shoppers ‘book their very own John Lewis gift guru’ to help them find the perfect gifts. Good grief! What’s the world come to when people need the services of a ‘gift guru’? A shocking manifestation of the hyper-consumerism that surrounds us. Shame on John Lewis for encouraging it. A final thought about fashion. If you want to stand out in the crowd, wear the Emperor’s New Clothes. Cost: zero. ‘Look at me’ factor: 100 per cent.
Our community has some villas on plots and some attached row houses. All the houses have the same roofs with roof-tiles. One owner has created a new living area by enclosing and roofing his small garden. This was done with no permission from the neighbours or the Community. Another owner demolished his tile roof and replaced it with a flat terrace, altering the general appearance of the whole housing estate. The Community AGM was never informed of these constructions even though the town hall issued a building permit for the terrace. Can we take legal action against these constructions? P V (Costa Blanca)
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Yes you can. In the David Searl first case, conYou and the Law struction of a new covered in Spain area means that one owner now has a larger share of the entire property and should pay higher community fees. In the other case, one member of a community may not alter the external appearance without approval of the AGM. You should place the issue on the official Agenda for the next AGM. The community can seek a court order to have the new construction demolished and the original appearance restored.
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shopkeeper (6) 17 He ate rack of lamb, including a stove (6) 19 Hair treatment provided by barber in Seville (5) 21 Hard work produced by good right back (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 13 represents B and 26 represents R, so fill in B every time the figure 13 appears and R every time the figure 26 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Across 1 Cut off from a whole (5) 3 Japanese fish dish (5) 6 Beer (3) 8 Hide from view or knowledge (5,2) 9 Every day (5) 10 Piece of music (4) 13 From a particular thing, place or position (4) 14 Income received for work (5) 17 Three pronged spear (7) 18 Small green vegetable (3) 19 Indications (5) 20 Borders (5)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Across 1 Musician (6) 4 Evangelio (6) 9 Swedish (f) (5) 10 Scorpion (7) 11 Surtido (8) 12 Nails (human) (4) 14 Golden (6) 16 Más profundo (6) 19 Elbow (4) 20 Portable (8) 23 Buitre (7) 24 Aceituna (5) 25 Asustado (6) 26 Traffic jam (6)
Down 1 Counterfeit (4) 2 Remember (6) 3 Rescue (4) 4 Pile of discarded metal (9) 5 Compel to behave in a certain way (6) 7 Proceeding or issuing forth, as from a source (9) 11 Desert plant (6) 12 Unnerve (6) 15 In smaller quantity (4) 16 Go across or through (4)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Mostaza (7) 2 Pasos (5) 3 Square (shape) (8) 5 Buttonhole (of garment) (4) 6 Chirivía (7) 7 Monday (5) 8 To be born (5) 13 Remolacha (8) 15 Knee (7) 17 Filling (culinary) (7) 18 Dinero (5) 19 Cuevas (5) 21 Gemelos (5) 22 Grosero (maleducado) (4)
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 C) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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39
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Good: 15
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45
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36
Excellent: 29
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Friday October 26
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6 9
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Sudoku
LA PRIMITIVA
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 October 25
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12
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19
31
42
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Saturday October 27
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34
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42
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6
JOKER: 4 942 666 EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA Sunday October 28
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19 26
23
BONUS BALL
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
CRYPTIC
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Across:
7 Carpeta, 9 Until, 10 Egoísta, 11 Sense, 12 Syrup, 14 Daisies, 16 Suspect, 18 Necks, 20 Often, 22 Nephews, 24 Talon, 25 Scooter.
1 Siam, 3 Emaciate, 9 Hunters, 10 Suite, 11 Bulge, 12 Absent, 14 Resent, 16 Candle, 19 Parson, 21 Resit, 24 Slime, 25 Acetate, 26 Sprinter, 27 Beds.
Down: 1 Screws, 2 Arco iris, 3 Bees, 4 Question, 5 Atún, 6 Pliers, 8 Ataud, 13 Pregnant, 15 Incierto, 16 Shorts, 17 Tunes, 19 Sastre, 21 Tela, 23 Peor.
Down: 1 Schubert, 2 Annul, 4 Mishap, 5 Costs, 6 Aligned, 7 Ever, 8 Demean, 13 Restless, 15 Shadier, 17 Agreed, 18 Engage, 20 Sheen, 22 Shake, 23 Asks.
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Across: 1 Stand, 4 Debug, 7 Stalemate, 8 Ruby, 10 Delays, 12 Family, 13 Bold, 16 Assistant, 18 Sides, 19 Dregs.
Down: 1 Sever, 2 Ass, 3 Deaf, 4 Diesel, 5 Bravado, 6 Guess, 9 Bemused, 11 Closes, 12 Flats, 14 Darts, 15 Wand, 17 Toe.
CODE BREAKER
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Your lot is to be optimistic and positive. Perhaps in the last few months there was the need to take on the problems of others. However, you absolutely must get a balance here. Concentrate this week on getting your body and mind in good shape. That means being a little self-centred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months, however, the truth becomes clear. What is outside of your experience now will become a part of your make-up. Any fear that you had of the unknown gradually diminishes.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There has been a very strong feeling through these last few weeks. This feeling has been one of spirituality. Your thoughts have been deeper than usual and the sense that there is more to life is acute. This, therefore, gives an impetus to everything that you do this week. The need to progress both on the home and business front has rarely been stronger.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) In the last few weeks there may have been a sense of being not quite in control. That is something to deal with this week. Real progress will only be made when you have faced what is not wanted. You will rid yourself of any negative emotions quickly by facing them.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are a great charmer but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Is there the possibility that your romantic life needs tidying up? Perhaps the number of irons that you have in the fire is causing problems? This week, make it a priority to simplify your life. Be strong and straight with others. A clean slate for the future means not letting small matters run away with you.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The ever-inquisitive part of your brain is in high spirits. Clearly there is much to be known and enjoyed over the coming months. Begin at the beginning though. Before you throw yourself into a spiritual or business endeavour, get the facts. I don't mean what people tell you they
think. What you need right now is proof that your interest in a certain area is justified.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Certainly there have been times that you felt crestfallen. Sometimes circumstances bring us down. Avoid believing in the myth of ‘what should have been’. What you are is not what others see but what you feel inside. Success does not depend upon your bank balance but rather more your spiritual progress.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The changes that have already started in the way that you see your life have given pause for thought. You are sure that you could have done better but maybe it is not clear how. Take a step back now and see where you came from. Two years ago where were you heading? Do you still want to follow that path? A need to get back on track can start this week.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It becomes clear to you that some friends are drifting away. We all have to make changes as life itself is a constantly shifting event. You prefer to hold on to what is familiar and you are not alone in that. At the moment, however, there is much for you to experience, see and feel. Sometimes this brings you discomfort and sometimes unimaginable joy.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With a lot of pent-up energy and not a little determination the month is off to a strong start with you. Be aware, however, that treading on the toes of influential people is not to be advised. Your feeling that you are right is admirable, but be tactful.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) You of all people understand the importance of the spiritual side of life. Despite being successful in your own right there is the need to bring this to other people. In sharing your experiences this year you come to a better understanding yourself.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your practical streak is in full force. Over the next months you will bring much benefit to those around you, in financial terms perhaps, but also spiritually. This week, in itself, shows you how others value your presence and advice.
QUIZ: BLACK IS BLACK 1. By what other name is Arrangement in Grey and Black No 1, a painting in oils on canvas created by the American-born painter James McNeill Whistler in 1871, better known? 2. Cilla Black’s version of which Bacharach and David song was the UK’s biggest-selling single by a female artist in the 1960s? 3. Featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, in which year was the Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system first issued in Great Britain? 4. Now owned by Nestlé, which English confectionery business based in York, originally created the British brand of boxed chocolates Black Magic in 1933? 5. What is the English name of the chocolate sponge cake with a rich cherry filling that is based on the German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte? 6. What name connects a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades and a
police vehicle for transporting prisoners? 7. What nickname was given to the force of temporary constables recruited to assist the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) during the Irish War of Independence, the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve? 8. What was the real name of the English pirate, nicknamed Blackbeard, who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain's North American colonies between 1716 and 1718? 9. What was the title of Black Box’s first UK hit single, which reached number one in September 1989? 10. Which English professional football club, currently playing in League One, are nicknamed the Black Cats? Not a lot of people know that... Vantablack is the world’s darkest material. It absorbs 99.965 per cent of light, making the surface it covers look like a void.
Answers: 1. WHISTLER’S MOTHER, 2. ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART, 3. 1840 (accept 1835 to 1845), 4. ROWNTREE’S, 5. BLACK FOREST GATEAUX, 6. BLACK MARIA, 7. BLACK AND TANS, 8. EDWARD TEACH or EDWARD THATCH, 9. RIDE ON TIME, 10. SUNDERLAND
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Tax need not be taxing NON-RESIDENTS tax what do I need to know? What is it? A sometimes littleknown, annual tax based on your rateable (catastral) value which is stated on your SUMA bill and the amount you pay depends on when the property value was last revised. It is a tax paid to the State and is completely separate from the IBI (SUMA). When is it payable? By December 31 in each year. Do I have to do anything about it? Yes, it is a legal obligation to pay it, and if you sell a property and you have not been paying it, the tax office will claim back for the past four years plus interest and surcharges, so it is advisable to get your house in order. Who is classed as a non-resident? People who are genuine nonresidents (spending less than 183 days a year in Spain being the
EXPRESS LEGAL: Can help with all tax matters in your language. main indicator of this). What happens if I also rent out the property? You need to file quarterly returns of the rental income in the year in which the income is received. Allowance against the tax will be given for
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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 THE 28-day non-smoking challenge, Stoptober, has come to an end, which apparently makes those of you who took part five times more likely to quit for good. You are now carbon monoxide free, can breathe easier, and reap the benefits of improvements to lung function and circulation. Unfortunately, aesthetic improvements are more difficult to naturally recover. Smokers are more susceptible to premature ageing, sagging skin, stained teeth and hair loss. So why not reward your smoke-free body with a new healthier look. As a consequence of smoking, teeth yellow, discolour and stain due to the tar and nicotine contained within cigarettes. The porous properties of teeth mean these products are easily absorbed, often penetrating stains deep into the tooth enamel making them stubborn to remove. Using an activated charcoal toothpaste such as White Glo’s Charcoal Deep Stain Remover Toothpaste easily eradicates pestering tooth stains. This specialist formula uses high absorbent charcoal technology to instantly trap coloured particles, bad breath and
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DAZZLE: Enhance your smile while fighting the fags. whiten teeth. Whilst activated charcoal particles remove stubborn stains and detoxify the
mouth. Suitable for everyday use, this toothpaste has a low abrasion formula which protects teeth
against cavities. Smoking exposes your skin to 4,000 chemicals making it even
more damaging than sunbathing. Premature ageing is one of the main reasons smokers look 1.4 years older than their actual age. Nicotine contained within cigarettes causes vasoconstriction, the narrowing of arteries which limits the blood supply to smaller blood vessels. This suboptimal blood supply deprives the skin of anti-oxidants, moisture, oxygen and vitamin C which help to keep skin looking healthy, young and supple. A smoker’s skin is also subject to sagging and wrinkles due to a high exposure to free radicals which break down collagen and elastin. Rejuvenate your skin by consuming foods with a high concentration of antioxidants such as spinach, almonds and oranges to support collagen production and improve skin elasticity. Moisturise daily and drink plenty of water to quench the thirst of your dehydrated skin.
Helpline calls on the rise GROWING: Online gambling is becoming more and more popular.
A GAMBLING addiction hotline has seen a 30 per cent increase in the number of calls over the last five years. Half of the 30,000 calls a year to the National Gambling Addiction Helpline are concerned about mental health, and two thirds claim it is
causing them serious money problems. A spokesman for the Gambling Commission said it is important that anybody with issues of this kind has access to support when they need it. He added “A focus on preventing harm in the first place is equally important”, which is why
the commission is taking action, requiring gambling companies to look out for those detrimentally affected, and to step in and protect them. The growing popularity online and on smartphones has led to gambling now being a €15.7 billion industry.
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Tasty fat burning fruits WHAT you eat is just as important as what you don’t eat,when it comes to reducing body weight. Fortunately, eating fruit is a great way to burn fat and keep c r a v i n g s f o r sw e e t stuff at bay. Research carried out by the World Health Organisation, American Heart Association and Dietry Guidelines for Americans among others, has confirmed that fruit intake is positively related to weight loss. Fruits contain very few calories, whilst also being crammed with vital nutrients to keep stomachs full for longer. Fruits can be enjoyed d u r i n g b r e a k fas t, lunch, dinner, or as a snack for in - b e t we e n m ea l munchies. Studies have also shown that eating specific fruits help burn fat more efficiently. H er e a r e so m e o f th e more effective fat-burning fruits. Apples are the most fibrerich s o u r c e s f o u n d i n n a ture. Studies show that fibre is an integral part of reducing visceral fat (belly fat), and that a higher soluble fibre intake every day can reduce tu m m y f a t b y 3 . 7 per cent over a five-year period. Avocados are well-known for bei n g h i g h i n f a t , b u t they also help to burn fat,
WONDER FOODS: Fruit intake is positively related to weight loss.
FAT-BUSTING: Up to 30 fruits are great at helping to reduce body weight. too. T h e h ig h amo u n ts of omega- 9 fatty acids, known as mono-saturated fats, help the metabolic processes of converting fat into energy. Bananas are great at lowering body fat. They keep th e s to mac h fu lle r for longer, are high in magnesium and potassium and can help with digestion problems and bloating.
Coconuts are naturally sweet in flavour, and even small quantities of the flesh c a n s a tis fy hunge r. The y are also packed with medium-c ha in triglyc e ride s (M C Ts ) w hic h c a n boos t the metabolism efficiency by up to 30 per cent. Commonly referred to as melon, honeydew is rich in a number of vitamins and nutrients. It contains heaps
of vitamin C which boosts the immune s ys te m a nd fights against fat build up. Honeydew is also a great source of vitamin B complex which breaks fat down and converts it into energy. Lemons are also great for detoxifying the liver, and having a healthy liver aids the a bility to dige s t food and burn fat. Lemons also prevent the accumulation of fat in the body. Other great fruits include grapefruit, apricots, blueberries, pomegranates and watermelon.
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BENIDORM is always lively but the fun really starts during the annual fiestas. The dates vary as the celebrations start on the Friday before the second weekend of November and end the following Wednesday, so this year the partying starts on November 9, but continues after the official November 14 finish. As with all town fiestas, they nominally honour Benidorm’s patrons, the Virgen del Sufragio and Saint James the Apostle. The massive celebrations attract a huge following, especially from the UK, and thanks to these visitors who return year after year the fiestas last until to the following Thursday with a colossal daylong fancy dress party, the biggest in Europe with 30,000 attending last year’s event. The tradition started more than 20 years ago when Manolo from Sinatra’s used to offer a free drink to anyone who dressed up. Of
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ANNUAL FIESTAS: The massive celebrations attract a huge following. course, now that numbers have increased, this is no longer possible but visitors
go to great lengths and make a huge effort for a spectacular day of fun and colour with
an amazing atmosphere. Each year the party just gets bigger and better, involv-
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rade that generally starts at Morgan Tavern around 3pm. And once this party is over, there is still something to look forward to next day, Friday November 16, with the Festa de la Carxofa - the Artichoke Fiesta - back in the Old Town. This celebration goes back many years to when the women with market stalls who had not been able to join in the Virgen del Sufragio fiestas decided to organise their own celebration. Like the fancy dress party, La Carxofa’s modest beginnings have grown into something much more elaborate and start in Costera del Barco at 10pm where there will be typical bollos to eat. Next morning at 10am, the Artichoke will be hung up in Plaza del Calpi, to be followed at 1pm by sardines grilled in the open air. The day ends with a procession through the centre and an open-air dance from 10pm.
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Art for art’s sake
Caprice Wonderful Tonight YOU will see astanding ovation when the all-ladies choir Caprice perform - that is what happened at San Josep earlier this year when there wasn’t a spare seat in the house. Caprice will be returning to the Ermita San Josep on Thursday, November 15 at
7.30pm to perform a new programme of music based on the theme of relationships. Under the watchful eye of musical director Aileen Lightfoot and accompanied on piano by Kirsty Glenn, the choir will perform a wide variety of songs, including three-part harmony versions
of True Colours, Wonderful Tonight and the haunting Bring Him Home from Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables. Tickets for the concert cost just €10 and can be obtained from Margaret and Elena’s Book Shop in Calpe or by contacting Aileen on 696 514 613 or by email at aileen@capriceladieschoir.c om. The proceeds of the concert will be donated to the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy in support of their continuing work on the Costa Blanca. Details of the church’s service times and activities can be seen at Costablancaanglicanchap laincy.org.
“There really is something for everyone who loves art and, as well as paintings, there will be greetings cards and prints for sale. Everyone is welcome to come along to our opening night party and enjoy the paintings with a glass of wine.” This is the latest exhibition by the Painti ng f or Pl easur e Ar t Gr oup whi ch was founded in 2008 and meets every Monday afternoon in Refoldd’Alcudia to paint, draw and watch demonstrations of various techniques. New members are always welcome. Openi ng hour s ar e 10am t o 1pm and 5.15pm to 7pm.
Credit: Phil Mansell
ALL-LADIES CHOIR: Will perform a new programme of music.
THE Painting for Pleasure Art Group will be holding an opening night party to introduce lovers of art to the latest exhibition of their work at the Centre d’Exposicions in Carrer d’Hopital in Pego. There will be a chance to enjoy a glass of wine and chat to the artists whose work is on show from 5.15pm to 7pm on Monday, November 5, and the exhibition will run until Saturday, November 9. “The exhibition will feature a wide variety of work in a range of styles and media by British and Spanish artists,” said Liz Canham, the group’s exhibitions secretary.
GETTING READY: Members of the Painting for Pleasure Art Group.
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Sigfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, two of the poets featured. NOVEMBER 6, 2018, just days before the centenary of the Armistice which ended the First World War, Christopher North, the award-winning poet and vice president of Xàbia Book Circle, will present Voices from the Front. It will be a dramatic reading that explores in words
and images the writers, eyewitnesses and protagonists involved in the conflict on the Western Front in the First World War. It will include the works of Edward Thomas, Vera Britain, Siegfried Sassoon, Alan Clark, Wilfred Owen, Robert Graves and a number of eyewitness accounts.
They normally meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm for 6.45pm at the Social Centre in Xabia, close to the car park in the Plaza de la Constitucion Española. New members are always welcome; for further information contact Nina Davies on 965 791 782 or email: ni namdavies@yahoo.co.uk.
Anniversary dinner ball MABS, cancer support foundation, are holding their annual ball on November 24 at 7.30pm in the Marina Hotel in Benidorm. The event will raise money so they can continue to take people to hospital, supply translators and interpreters and provide nurses and equipment to people in their homes at various locations. This year, they hope to
raise sufficient funds for two electric chairs to enable carers to support MABS clients in their homes. The target to raise is €3,000, to cover the cost of both chairs. The anniversary ball will include a threecourse meal and entertainment supplied by local artists from Benidorm, w h o w i l l o ff e r u p t h e i r
time for free. The tickets are €35. Contact Sheila 628 783 398 or Sue 664 266 991. In 1999, five ladies with breast cancer found there was a need for greater caring for cancer sufferers in Spain and so they created MABS, an acronym for Marina Alta Breast Cancer Support, dropping the C. Help@costablanca careagency.com.
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How to avoid time-wasters IT is a sad fact that there are a lot of timewasters or voyeurs out there who want to come and look around people’s houses when they have no intention of buying. To sort out the buyers from the spiers, prequalify them by asking a few questions before arranging a viewing. Explain that there is a lot of interest in the property, and as you’ve had some people who were complete time wasters, you need to make sure that potential buyers are serious. Go over the details of your property like how many bathrooms, bedrooms etc. Listen for buying signals. People who ask a lot of questions, or people visualising themselves in the room. Asking about the property’s utility bills, taxes, community fees, rubbish collections and requesting a second viewing are also good signs. Voyeurs look at photos and ask questions about you and your family, being over friendly. They are only interested in you, not the property. Over-complimenting the decor could mean a guilty conscience and subsequently no of-
fer. Ask questions like: ‘Are you selling too? What stage are you at? Who is selling it?’ This information can then be checked. ‘Are you in a chain? Is this going to be a holiday home or are you moving here?’ are good questions to ask. ‘It doesn't have enough bedrooms’, means they never looked at the property description and are maybe just being nosy. Depending on their answers, you can assess their level of seriousness and decide if you want them in your house. If you’re not sure, say you’ll have to refer to your partner and will call them back. Try to get some background about why they’re interested in your property. Working locally or having family nearby reinforces their reasoning for buying.
TIME WASTERS: Let an agency pre-select potential buyers.
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McGregor’s luxury villa CONOR MCGREGOR is recovering from his emphatic defeat at the hands of Russian rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas, by holing up in his luxury Marbella villa. The Dublin-born fighter, 30, known for his left hook and motor mouth, bought the dream home a few months ago. The stylish bolthole is part of a €17 million development for the super-rich called The Heights, which is based on the La Resina country club estate which is proving popular with sports stars. McGregor’s gated home enjoys views over the Mediterranean, and is set among what has become known as the ‘Superstars Cul de Sac.’ Neighbours include former Danish national goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and ex-Tottenham star Steven Carr. Photos reveal that the villa is a lap of luxury, with a spacious lounge overlooking the water and a billiards room to cater
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LUXURY LIVING: Conor McGregor’s villa packs a punch. for his competitiveness. The swanky pad boasts a wine cellar, pool access from all rooms, and lifts covering all floors.Villas are situated on the fourth, fifth and ninth holes of the La Resina Golf Course between the old town of Estepona and the port of Puerto Banus. McGregor can also enjoy
evenings around sunken fire pits and outdoor relaxation areas alongside the infinity pool. The smart home has an automation system throughout, to control features such as lighting, air conditioning and entertainment systems. Rising Tottenham and England star Harry Winks, 22, also has a home on the estate.
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Protect your investment HOME security is about the onion effect, where burglars must peel away at layers to get past the security measures. There is an old saying: ‘you don’t have to out run the bear, just the other person’. This means, if your home has more security measures in place than your neighbours, they are more likely to be targeted. If you want to protect your investment and make your home more saleable, security measures are increasingly important. In recent times, the advent of the more ruthless ‘creeper burglar’ has increased due to technological advances in vehicle designs. Most vehicles are becoming harder to break into. The average thief using crude or sophisticated methods are failing, so they are motivated to search for the owner’s unlocking device, and thus the need to break into the house. Creeper burglars are not only after your vehicle, some are there for your valuables too. Some people make it too easy to enter their homes which entices the opportunist thief. High walls and fences may stop the neighbours from gawping at you around the pool, but they are a haven for burglars who only have to get over the wall to be out of sight. This is so obvious, but people still do it. Lock your doors and windows! Deter thieves from targeting your house by ensuring a clear line of
ALARM: Add another layer of defence to your home. sight from the street. Cut back trees and bushes that obscure your front door. A solid core door with a deadlock is harder to force, and grilles and shutters prevent burglars from breaking in through windows. Garages and garden sheds are often targeted by burglars who can use your tools or ladders to gain access to the house. Lights with motion sensors should be fitted.
Ask friends to collect your mail and to stop junk mail from building up in your letterbox if you’re away from home. A neighbour parking in your driveway can also help signal the house is not unoccupied. Other measures include internal lights, a radio set on a timer and organising for someone to mow your lawn. Installing a safe in your home is a relatively
low-cost way to protect jewellery and cash. Break up packaging for expensive new gear before tucking it into the bin they are watching. Add another layer of defence. Fit an alarm system and CCTV cameras with remote viewing, choose wired over wireless. A barking dog provides effective security. Even having a ‘Beware of the dog’ sign can make thieves pause before targeting your home.
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Express eviction laws YOU’VE booked your flights, hired the car and driven from the airport looking forward to the first night of a long-awaited holiday. But on arrival at your second home, squatters have taken siege of your house. What do you do? Home owners used to be advised against taking matters into their own hands or going to the police, as often the squatters were part of professional gangs hoping to extort money by holding the property to ransom. Home owners were told to speak to an experienced lawyer to file a civil lawsuit because the process was faster and more effective, but at a cost of ₏2,000 just for the solicitors. Penal law took up to 18 months, and trying to get the name of the squatters in order to prosecute created further delays.
NEW LAWS: Fast track eviction measures allow home owners to get rid of squatters in weeks. But now the government has approved specific measures against squatters taking over private property under the express eviction law. Squatters will be served an eviction notice and told to justify ownership of the property by producing the
title deed. If they fail to do this the courts will order immediate repossession of the home with no chance of appeals. The fast-track procedure allows owners to get squatters out in weeks. On the day of the eviction social services will be pre-
sent in case of eviction of children, elderly or people with disabilities. The new laws will only affect privately owned properties, non-profits and public agencies that own social housing. Real estate held by banks and investment funds are not included.
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MORE than a third of house viewers would walk away from an untidy property which is crammed with personal items, according to a new study. Other unattractive characteristics that can ruin a sale include patterned or bright wallpaper, vinyl flooring, chandeliers and unbelievably, toilet seats. The research, carried out by Privilege Home Insurance, also revealed that cleanliness was the overall
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Mood enhancing and visual EVERY home should have a piece of art, and there are reasons why. Affordable, quick and easy, it can transform the style of a room and make it feel more elegant, luxurious or quirky, while adding personality to a bland space. It doesn’t have to cost the earth, and a canvas, art print or vintage painting can make a huge difference. Art creates a focal point, like a fireplace, which is a design rule when it comes to interiors. The aim is to draw the eye to something attractive, preferably in the centre of the room. A balance between colour, texture and depth is another good interior design concept, and hanging art on the wall adds an extra visual layer to the scheme. It can also help create a mood. Red or orange colours work well when trying to create a lively or energetic feel, while greens and blues have a
FOCAL POINT: A piece of art draws the eye and can create the mood. relaxing, calming effect, and warm colours can make a room feel welcoming. Many modern homes can be full of neutral colours, and a piece of art is a subtle, fast way to inject colour. It can form a guide for picking rugs, cushions and other accessories. The added benefit is the whole scheme can be
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Discover how to make the most of the month ahead with your November Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Forecast... Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.
ASTROLOGY : what’s your passion? Sun in Scorpio : This month the sun is ruled by the watery and sensitive sign of Scorpio. This deep thinking sign is helping you to do what you love and love what you do. Who and what lights your inner fire? Move towards those who inspire and uplift you. Spend time on projects that excite you. Start a new energising hobby. Whatever you do, make sure you do it with passion and commitment. Scorpio is in it for the long haul. What would you be happy doing for the rest of your days? A Scorpio mantra to consider - if it isn’t wow, it isn’t worth it! Get in tune with the moon : make new connections On November 7 the new moon in
Scorpio starts the month off with a bang. As the fireworks rise up in the sky this year consider what you would like to launch into as we head towards the new year. Scorpio’s ruling planets are Mars and Pluto. This explosive combination reminds you to keep your emotions in check although that might be difficult at times. Long buried emotions may surface this month which will bring transformation to all your relationships. The full moon on November 23 is in the sign of Gemini. This airy sign brings some light relief as we move out of the depths of our emotions and into a more jovial mood. The sun moves into the sign of playful Sagittarius the day before the full moon. Accept all party invitations and enjoy the more outgoing planetary energy now.
of repeated number patterns, white feathers and penny coins in your path. The universe often sends visual confirmation to guide so keep an open mind. Trust your intuition and know that your hunches, rather than your mind will help you this month.
Numerology : follow your heart Number 11 : This master number represents inspiration, illumination and spiritual enlightenment. Watch out for synchronicity this month. Notice the signs being sent to you by the universe this month in the form
The Tarot : In the Tarot deck, the 11th card in the M a j o r Arcana picture deck is the card of Justice. The figure of Justice sits comfortably between two pillars and symbolises the need for balance, law and structure. The influence of this card indicates that the fairest decision will be made. Justice is the sword that cuts through a situation and will not be swayed by outer beauty when deciding what is fair and just. Do not be influenced by outer appearances this month. Trust your inner wisdom and try to balance logic with intuition when
making decisions. Observe and be impartial when dealing with difficult or emotionally charged situations to make the best choices for you. Decisions made this month may have long lasting effects so take time to make clear choices from a place of peace. Affirmation : I am living my joy and my truth Do you have questions about your relationships, career, home or health? By looking at the unique numbers in your date of birth, planetary influences and associated Tarot Cards, an Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Consultation can help you to become clearer, calmer and more confident about your current and future opportunities. Sally has over 15 years experience of intuitively counselling and guiding her clients to a place of peace and fulfilment. Consultations are held on Skype, Face time, and Facebook video and cost £25 for 30 mins, £40 for 45 mins or £50 for one hour. To book in contact at sally.trotman@btinternet.com or visit www.sallytrotman.com.
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The first veterinary scanner on the Marina Alta VETCLINICS Technological PetCare directed by veterinarian, Isidor Mollà, is always seeking to bring the latest technology to its clinics to give your pets the very best care. So a few months ago they installed the first veterinary scanner on the Marina Alta. The veterinarian explained: “We count on the high definition images this scanner gives us for diagnosis - this allows us to offer a rapid diagnosis which is minimally invasive, reliable and economical. “This technique is considered one of the most valuable tools for image diagnosis of our patients and it has a special sensitivity to assess the bone system and soft tissues of animals.” Isidor added: “It is a luxury to have this tool in our clinic and to be able to give the best service to all our clients with regards to the health of their pet. In addition, by having this specialist equipment here, it avoids unnecessary travelling to bigger municipalities.” Isidor emphasised that together
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AT one time fish was thought to be a major cause of skin disease in cats. Now we have all come to realise that the flea is the main culprit when it comes to skin irritation in cats and dogs. However not many pet owners are aware that out pets suffer food allergies which can cause dermatological discomfort. In fact according to Nigel Taylor the Express vet, 1 per cent of all skin problems in cats and dogs are caused by dietary allergies. Allergen reactions may be triggered in minutes, hours or days. Once an allergy to a protein is established, sensitivity is often lifelong. Dogs are mostly sensitive to beef and milk, while cats often do not get on with beef, milk or fish. Some dogs can digest the lactose in cow’s milk. Give a pet dog or cat milk
and the undigested lactose provokes an upset stomach in no time. This is not a true allergy but demonstrates how sensitive to certain food pets can be. Stop the milk and your pet’s life will look up immediately. Most pets will react in some way by incorrect feeding and apart from allergic reactions one can expect flatulence and inconsistent stool quality and large smelly motions. Incorrect feeding can cause failure to put on weight and certainly if the balance of the food is not correct a display of hyperactivity or indeed low activity can result.
Most animals can be assessed by their coat and skin vitality. There is always a possibility that the protein is being utilised for energy with a subsequent loss of health and vitality. Many owners give far too many vitamins and one should remember that a well-balanced diet should not have to be supplemented. Ritualistic scratching and licking could well indicate that there is an allergic reaction to the food and the eating of grass, twigs and roots sometimes is an indication that the food is not being digested properly.
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BMW 8-Series Brawn and beauty BMW has set out the 8-series as a piece of high-performance automotive art - with the emphasis on performance. It debuted at the Villa d’Este classic car gathering in Italy, followed in quick succession by appearances at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Pebble Beach concours d’elegance. This is actually BMW’s second attempt at the idea. The previous E31 8-series was sold between 1989 and 1999. Styled by Klaus Kapitza, it was one of the first cars to be designed with Computer Aided Design (CAD). While he defends a big diesel for environmental long journeys, Pieter Nota, BMW’s sales and marketing director, admits that in Eu-
rope big capacity internal combustion engines may be time-limited. Two engines are available when the 8-series goes on sale next March, the first being a 316bhp six-cylinder turbo-diesel costing €86,000 and reaching 155mph. The piece de resistance however, is the M850i xDrive, which will cost €112,000 but boasts a 523 bhp, 4.4 litre, biturbo V8, driving all four wheels through a specially adapted eight-speed automatic transmission. It also has a modified version of the xDrive multi-plate clutch to direct torque to the front axle when it is required for stability, or to save cremating the rear tyres. Equipment levels are predictably high, with BMW’s roster of driving aids in the petrol version with M
suspension and adaptive damping, a c t i v e variable-ratio steering and an active limited-slip differential. The standard specification is also high, with those inscrutable LED headlamps, auto-opening hatchback, Harman Kardon speakers, enhanced Bluetooth and intelligent cruise control. With the double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, the settings in comfort mode and all the safety sentinels switched on, you’ll only be aware that there’s a razor-sharp V8 under the bonnet if you floor it.
GERMAN EFFICIENCY: The 8series defines luxurious sportiness. It’s quick too, and not just with the throttle to the floor; the auto gearbox allows the torque to effortlessly waft the 8-series along at a
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Hyundai Nexo: An easy cell THE Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has been awarded five-stars in Euro NCAP testing, winning praise from crash testers and earning a top spot among alternative-fuel vehicles. Experts at Thatcham Research, a British safety organisation which conducts Euro
NCAP, commended the Nexo’s occupant protection score of 94 per cent - the highest of any zero-emission vehicle - and autonomous emergency braking systems (AEB). Matthew Avery, Director of Research at Thatcham said: “With the NEXO, Hyundai
have successfully demonstrated that alternative fuelled vehicles need not pose a risk to car safey.” Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV’s) turn hydrogen into electricity, which is used to turn the wheels. The only tailpipe emission is pure, drinkable water and the hydrogen can be generated using renewable energy such as wind or solar. Advantages over conventional battery-electric vehicles include enhanced range (the Nexo will travel over 400 miles on a single charge) and recharging times of only a few minutes rather than hours. Nevertheless, the cost of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is high, and refuelling infrastructure in the UK is still fairly weak. Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general of Euro NCAP said: “The fuel cell NEXO and hybrid (Lexus) ES point the way for future powertrains and Euro NCAP will work to ensure that safet performance as well as energy efficiency remains at the top of the manufacturer’s agenda.”
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ROSS BARKLEY inspired Chelsea to a comfortable 4-0 victory at Burnley, and was then described as a ‘complete’ player by manager Maurizio Sarri. The England midfielder scored a goal himself and set up two more for Morata and Willian, as the Blues made light work of their struggling opponents. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who scored a mid-week hat-trick in the Europa League, added a fourth in injury time to seal the win. Chelsea will next host Crystal Palace, while Burnley will travel to West Ham. Sadio Mane’s brace, plus Mohamed Salah’s strike and substitute Xherdan Shaqiri’s first goal for the club, sealed a 4-1 victory for Liverpool against Cardiff City. The only blemish for the Reds came when Cardiff striker Callum Paterson
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scored a scrappy goal, ending Liverpool’s hopes of extending their run of clean sheets at home to 10 matches. Having also drawn two matches, Liverpool’s current total of 26 points matches their tally from the 2008-9 campaign, when they finished second. The free-scoring Merseyside club have a testing tie at Arsenal on Saturday, while Cardiff will travel to Leicester City. Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic scored twice from the penalty spot to earn his side a dramatic 2-2 draw and end Arsenal’s 11 game winning run. Granit Xhaka’s sublime free-kick had drawn Arsenal level at 1-1, but late in the game he brought down Wilfred Zaha in the box and Milivojevic made no mistake again.
Arsenal had earlier taken the lead when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poked home off the inside of the post, with the ball going over the line but just 9mm. Manchester United edged past Everton 2-1 to move within five points of the Premier League’s top four. A Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty late on proved in vain for the Toffees, after earlier strikes from Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial. It was a crucial win for United who cannot afford to drop points in their pursuit of Champions League football next season. The Red Devils will next travel to Bournemouth on Saturday, while Everton will host Brighton. Other fixtures this weekend will see Newcastle face Watford, Wolves entertain Tottenham and Southampton travel to Man City.
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LUIS SUAREZ scored a hat-trick as Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid to seal a rampant 5-1 El Clasico victory, piling further pressure on embattled manager Julen Lopetegui. It was a memorable Barca performance, with other goals coming from Coutinho and Vidal. In a brief period of resistance in the second half, Real pulled a goal back through Marcelo, but this was an otherwise abject display from a side that has lost its aura. Real now trail Barca by seven points and find themselves ninth in the table after 10 matches. Barca will next travel to Rayo Vallecano, while Real will host Real Valladolid. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid beat Real Sociedad to briefly go top of the La Liga table. Diego Godin smashed them into the lead from close range, and half-time substitute Filipe Luis curled home from the edge of the box. However, results that followed after meant that Atletico slip back to fourth, but are very much in the title race at this stage. They will next travel to Leganes, while Real Sociedad will host Sevilla. Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas scored a hattrick against Eibar in a 4-0 win over Eibar, after spending the night in hospital following the birth of his daughter. The Spain international opened the scoring from the edge of the box, and doubled his side’s lead with an audacious 25-yard chip.
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SIZZLING SUAREZ: The star striker led Barca to a dominant El Clasico win. Brais Mendez increased Celta’s lead and the former Liverpool striker then took advantage of a defensive mistake to round off his perfect week. Celta Vigo will next travel to Real Betis, while Eibar will entertain Alaves. Other fixtures this weekend will see Villareal host Levante, Huesca entertain Getafe and Valencia take on Girona.
Schauffele seals Shanghai XANDER SCHAUFFELE beat Tony Finau in a playoff to win the WGC-WSBC Champions in Shanghai. Finau, one of the few stars for the United States t e a m a t t h e Ry d e r C u p , took a three-shot lead into the final day but Schauffele birdied the final two holes to force a play-off. The 25-year-old went on to birdie the sudden-death par five 18th to claim his third PGA title. Britain’s defending champion Justin Rose was third after a final-round 72. Meanwhile, television viewers in the United S t a t e s w i l l b e c h a rg e d a ‘suggested’ price of $19.99 (€17.50) to watch the payp e r- v i e w e x h i b i t i o n b e t w e e n Ti g e r Wo o d s a n d Phil Mickelson in Las Vegas on November 23. The two Americans will meet at Shadow Creek Golf
Course in an 18-hole, winn e r- t a k e s - a l l $ 9 m i l l i o n (€8 million) event, which was first announced in Au-
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OLIVER GILDART scored a match-winning try as England’s three-match series against New Zealand got off to a thrilling start in an 18-16 win. St Helens wing Tommy Makinson brilliantly beat Jordan Rapana to take George Williams’ high bomb before offloading to Jonny Lomax, who found stand-off Sam Tomkins, and the Wigan star dived over for the opening score. Shaun Johnson’s flair was key in pulling his side level when he glided through the defence and gave an inside ball to
Esan Marsters whose smart angle ensured he was in for the equalising try. It was then 12-6 to the Kiwis when Kodi Nikorima’s slick draw and pass sent full-back Dallin Watene-Zelezniak sprinting into the corner. Jake Connor was held up over the line wide out, but was deemed to have been fouled in the act of scoring, so England were awarded a penalty try to level matters at a tense 12-12. Johnson and Connor traded penalties in the third quarter before the former edged New
Zealand back in front after Tom Burgess was caught offside. However, the key moment came five minutes later when England’s John Bateman somehow offloaded through heavy traffic to Gildart on the half-way line, and the centre made a 40-metre dash to the line, beating the full-back with an arcing run. The brilliant effort lifted both the crowd and the England players as they held on for a hard-fought victory that puts them 1-0 up in the series.
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Rugby League: England Leicester mourns helicopter crash edge Kiwis in opener
TOUCHING TRIBUTE: A sea of flowers lines the stadium grounds. THE helicopter crash outside Leicester City’s stadium on Saturday killed the club’s owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, the pilot, and a passenger, it has been confirmed. The aircraft had just cleared the King Power Stadium when it spiralled out of control and crashed into a fireball at 20.30 BST. Leicestershire Police said it believed the other people killed in the accident to be Nursara Suknamai, Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz. Mr Swaffer had more than 20 years’ flying
experience as a private jet and helicopter pilot, and has been labelled a hero for steering the helicopter away from the crowds as it fell. Hundreds of people queued up on Monday morning to lay their flowers, soft toys and scarves, and the Srivaddhanaprabha family took time to look over them as they laid their own wreathes. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch have released a statement which confirms that inspectors have recovered the helicopter’s digital flight data recorder, which will now be analysed.