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NEWS EXTRA Well worth the wait! DUE to the national holiday on Thursday next week’s edition of the Euro Weekly News will hit the newsstands on Friday. It will be packed with even more news than ever, so please try not to be impatient!
Biker hurt A 22-YEAR-OLD woman motorbike passenger has been severely injured after being involved in a crash with a car on the road that links Benimarco to Teulada. She was taken to the Hospital La Fe by helicopter.
More cars DESPITE Denia Council’s commitment to restrict traffic in the urban area through pedestrianisation schemes and controlled parking, the number of vehicles in the municipality has increased by more than 800 in one year.
Expat woman alive and well NORAH Garratt, the British lady missing for four days in Benidorm, was found by Local Police in the area on Tuesday afternoon alive and well. Sources in Benidorm reported that Norah disappeared on Saturday morning, with CCTV footage spotting her leave the Gran Bali hotel at 5:15am. The family appealed for help from the police and the Benidorm community, revealing Norah, 63, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and had left the hotel without her phone or money. A four-day search for Norah Garratt ensued and her family flew out from Britain to assist. Norah’s photo and a description of her clothes were spread across Benidorm by the devoted community. The fantastic efforts of the Benidorm community saw organised search groups and social
FOUND: Norah has been located! (Right) Norah Garratt with Local Police Benidorm. media campaigning in an effort to find Norah and to spread the word of her disappearance. Then, on Tuesday afternoon, Police officers from the Benidorm Local Police force claim a man alerted them to Norah’s whereabouts, near the outskirts of Benidorm. They report she had fallen into a crevice and was unable to free
herself. Police praised the help of ‘citizen collaboration’ that Norah was found in a ‘good condition’ but was taken to the Villajoyosa hospital as a precaution: “Norah Garret has been found in good physical condition. She has been moved to medical center for review but according to our agents she is well. Citizen collaboration
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Hundreds march in solidarity CLOSE to 500 people took part in a march held in Alfas del Pi on Sunday against gender violence. The march takes place every year on November 25 - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - and aims to bring to the attention to a wider world the fact that since 2003, almost 1,000 women have been killed at the hands of their current or former partners. Such figures have been described as backing up what has been called a ‘social scourge’ and show that sexist violence remains a serious problem that needs to be curbed with the involvement of everyone in society. The municipalities involved on this occasion were Finestrat, La Nucia, Villajoyosa, Altea, Callosa de Ensarria, Polop, Alfaz del Pi and Benidorm, and the mayors of five of these localities joined in with hundreds of others from across the different parts of the region to show their support and solidarity.
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Drone use on up
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BENIDORM Council is looking to expand its use of drone technology to other departments in the municipality. This is in addition to those used by the Local Police for monitoring and surveillance purposes, and in particular the maritime section for which Benidorm has been a pioneer.
Pet friendly CAMPELLO has formally demonstrated that it is now a ‘Pet Friendly’ municipality after creating and distributing a special sign to be displayed by those businesses that have agreed to admit pets. Among the varied number of establishments are campsites, shops, estate agents and several restaurants.
Filling up HEAVY rains during November have slightly increased the amount of water in two of the main reservoirs in the area. Even though they are still lower than the same time last year, the Guadalest reservoir is almost at 40 per cent of its capacity; Amadorio remains at 21 per cent.
Life saving THE rescue helicopter used by the fire department based in the municipality of San Vicente del Raspeig now carries a specialist piece of potentially life-saving equipment. The ‘electromedicine’ device weighs just 4.5 kilos and is able to measure the vital signs of any patients and sends information ahead in real time.
Fun day MORE than 3,000 people took part in the 11th International C h i l d r e n ’s D a y i n L a N u c i a held in the Camilo Cano Sport Centre. The event was free to schoolchildren from the age of two to 12 years old that enjoyed and participated in more than 20 different activities.
Settling in TERRA NATURA in Benidorm are pleased to announce that the planned programme of introducing three new lionesses Anala, Kesai and Ramari - to the existing male lion, Bala, is at last proving successful. It has taken some time since their arrival in June, but it seems all four are ‘getting closer.’
OTHER WORLDLY: Maurer (left) and Stevenin (right) have been exploring Lanzarote.
Life on Mars
THIS volcano field in the Canary Islands has been chosen as the location for a new experiment to test humanity’s capability of exploring other planets. Lanzarote’s Geoparque was chosen as the setting for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Pangaea-X experiment because of how similar its barren landscape is to the surface of Mars. The team has been working near the Geoparque’s Tinguaton Volcano. The ESA sent astronauts Herve
Stevenin and Matthias Maurer (pictured) to the island along with scientists and engineers as a trial run of a future mission to the Red Planet. The project involves geology training with the crew working with the latest navigation tools, remote sensing equipment, 3D imaging devices and geosciences tools. “The Pangaea-X crew explores the barren and dry landscape of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain, to prepare for the day when we set foot on other worlds,” the
Springs flow once more THE last spell of rainy weather was more than welcome in Callosa. It came at a good moment for the area’s agricultural growers and above all for the Fuentes del Algar and the natural rock pools that it feeds. Located three kilometres from the centre of Callosa, the Fuentes are a 1.5-kilometre sequence of pools and cascades that are also a protected Wetlands Zone. The water always continues to flow at this year-round beauty spot
but since the end of 2017 this was only possible with the help of the motors at the Pozos de Sacos pumping station. Over the last month Callosa has had 100 millimetres of rain and on November 19 alone received 54 millimetres. This replenished the aquifer and after functioning non-stop 12 months, the Pozos de Sacos pumps are no longer needed to raise water to the surface.
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ESA said. Elena Mateo, one of the PangaeaX team members, said the Geoparque was the only one in the world with such a strong link to space science. Jesus Martinez-Frias, another team member, said the Canary Islands were ‘pearls’ for planetary studies. “With a common past of oceans and dotted by volcanoes, the Canaries are a very martian world,” Martinez-Frias said.
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Shooter gives up NATIONAL POLICE in Alicante have arrested a man suspected of shooting dead a young man in the city last week. According to reports, the detained man had turned up at the doors of the police station a couple of days after the incident knowing he was being sought. However, it’s understood that t he pol i ce had al r eady identified who their prime suspect was in the case and were c losi ng i n on hi m bef or e he
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gave himself up. There has been no information released on the arrested m an, who i s suspect ed of killing a 27-year-old man who was found with six shots to various parts of the body, and the investigation continues into the shooting. Sources close to the case say that the deceased man was allegedly well-known for carryi ng out a num ber of vi ol ent crimes in his neighbourhood
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1742 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, including 123 local stories.
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Alicante behind in average wages by Darren Parmenter FOR whatever reason, people who work across the Alicante Province haven’t been able to take advantage of the fruits of the economic recovery, which appears to have been enjoyed by other areas of Spain. According to the latest figures released from the Spanish Tax Agency, Alicante hasn’t been able to close the gap which exists between the average wages in the province, when compared with the rest of Spain. Official data shows an average annual income for Alicante is €15,938 which is €1,719 less than the regional average, and up to €3,234 behind the national figure.
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RETURN: Wages have returned to pre-crisis levels, but costs increase. This is almost exactly the same which was experienced before the economic crisis in 2008, and also back in 2014
GUARDIA CIVIL investigators are treating the disappearance of San Juan woman, Nuria Ester Escalante, as suspicious. The 52-year-old mother of two went to Ibiza looking for work almost a month ago, but has not been seen since October 31. Despite a media blackout on reporting the case, the Guardia Civil revealed their investigations ‘originally went in one direction but are now going in another.’ Everything suggested Escalante’s disappearance was not voluntary, sources said The missing woman’s son, Aaron Berenguer, declared he always knew there was nothing voluntary about the way his
when wages levelled out, after a number of years falling significantly. It comes as no surprise to see that it’s Madrid where peo-
Suspicion over missing woman mother had vanished. “I knew that, because she’s my mother,” the 23-year-old explained, “but now the Guardia Civil think so too and I hope they can find out what has happened.” Escalante, who had worked in Ibiza in the past in hotels and as a security guard, was
ple earn the most per annum, with €25,120 the average declared income. Then followed by Barcelona (€22,782) and Burgos (€20,306) though it must be stated that figures aren’t taken from anywhere in the Basque Country, often believed to have the highest earners in Spain, as they have their own office for statistics. As for salaries paid in the Alicante Province, the average salary increased by 2.1 per cent compared to the previous year and recovering to the levels achieved in 2010. Sounds good, though when taking into account that the cost of living has increased by 11 per cent over the same period, the rise is put into perspective.
staying at the home of her sons’ friend, where she was last seen on October 31. The search began in Sant Antoni, an area she was familiar with, and where the Guardia Civil discovered her luggage, which she had left with another person, intending to return for it. “But she never came, and it’s all there still, even her contact lens solution, which makes me think there’s something very wrong,” Aaron said. Officers from the Guardia Civil’s Policia Judicial criminal investigation unit based in Mallorca have now gone to Ibiza, looking for clues to shed light on the disappearance.
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Time to bin those butts IN an attempt to get smokers to stop stubbing out their cigarette butts on the ground - and to prevent some of the rubbish from catching fire at the same time - Alicante Council has installed new bins in the city centre. They have replaced the old litter bins with builtin ashtrays to encourage more smokers to use them after the large amount of cigarette ends swept up from the streets on a daily basis has been estimated at more than 100,000. This is despite smokers taking the risk every time they stub out, of a €210 fine. The new grey bins will be bigger than their blue predecessors, and in the upper part will have a built-in metal ashtray which will contain the cigarette ends and ash for easy removal. At first, 200 bins will be installed both in the centre of Alicante and the surrounding districts, and the work will be carried out as part of the contract with UTE Alicante.
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Six years for rapist A 27-YEAR-OLD man received a six-year prison term for raping a young woman in Jalon. The Alicante High Court, which took into account the extenuating circumstances of drunkenness, also barred him from coming within 300 metres of the girl on completing his sentence. He must pay her €12,000 compensation ‘for pain and suffering’ and another €400 for the injuries she suffered during the rape. Also found guilty of threatening behaviour, he must pay a daily fine of €6 for two months. The court heard that the accused and his victim met during a fiesta in a Jalon pub in November 2016. At 10.30pm he asked her to go with him to get cigarettes from his car, and she told her friends that she
would return straight away. Instead, he drove her to a deserted spot nearby where he obliged the girl to perform a sex act on him, after which he pulled off her clothes and raped her ‘with great roughness.’ In tears, the terrified girl managed to WhatsApp her friends before he drove back and left her near the pub. Shortly afterwards he repeatedly rang one of the victim’s friends named Marta, but after she failed to answer the calls, he left threatening voice mails for her and his victim. “I’m going to kill you” and “I’m coming for you, Marta, and the first thing I do will be a Marta Castillo,” he said, referring to the young girl who was murdered in Sevilla in 2009, and whose body has never been found.
MORE FLIGHTS: More tourists from Germany could see the sun lounger dash hot up.
More German flights GERMAN airline Lufthansa is set to put on more flights to Alicante from next summer. The German carrier will operate three new weekly flights to Alicante from its hub at Munich from April 12, in addition to its existing services from Frankfurt. Despite the increase in German holidaymakers, the British travellers still account for around 50 per cent
of all hotel stays. E a r l i e r t h i s y e a r, t h e S p a n i s h launched a new marketing campaign following some ‘embarrassing’ negative incidents involving Brit holidaymakers during the summer. The ‘Enjoy Benidorm with the Spanish people’ campaign was created to counter ‘tourist-phobia’ and to encourage mutual respect. D i s t u r b a n c e s d u r i n g t h e Wo r l d
Cup, the British man who allegedly paid to have his name tattooed on the face of Tomek the homeless Polish man and the 81-year-old tourist Freda Jackson, who claimed there were ‘too many Spanish’ in her hotel, all made headlines earlier this year. It is claimed that negative publicity has strained relations between British visitors and their Spanish hosts.
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CARRASCAL RIDGE: One of the group’s recent walks.
Dodging the rain TH E U 3A Va ll de l Pop’s hill walking group now sets out on Mondays as well as Thursdays. The Thursday and Monda y groups ha ve 14 a nd nine resident members respectively, with another 10 living outs ide Spa in w ho walk with each group when
they are here. Organisers Paul and Jan Leniston explained that although groups have enough members on paper, numbers vary greatly from walk to walk and they would like to recruit a few more. They would particularly welcome resident members
who can commit to walking most weeks. This autumn has been a case of dodging the rain, but t hey have st i l l m anaged some interesting walks, including the Carrascal Ridge and Fi g Tr ee wal k. “Why not give it a try and enjoy some healthy open air, and we hope, blue skies,” Paul and Jan said. For many years they have publ i shed t hei r bl og, https://leniston2018.blogsp ot.com.es/ which records each walk with a short summary and photographs and gives an excellent idea of what they are like. For more details, email Paul and Jan at paul l eni s ton@hotmail.com.
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BENITACHELL Town Hall is assuming the private prosecution in a Denia judge’s enquiry into 85 unpaid traffic fines. The fines were imposed between 2013 and 2016 and it was the town hall’s obligation to defend the interests of the local population, said Benitachell’s mayor, Miguel Angel Garcia. “As a plaintiff in the court case, we shall be kept fully informed of all the proceedings, statements and investigations which the judge might order,” Garcia explained. When in opposition at the town hall, his group had lodged a formal complaint regarding non-payment of the fines to the Public Prosecutor, he said. “This is extremely grave, and a town hall’s foremost obligation is responsible administration of the taxpayers’ money,” the mayor continued, emphasising that this was not a minor matter, as the Denia judge had opened criminal proceedings. “The town hall ought to be involved in an investigation into why the fines were issued by the Local Police but never processed or obviously, collected,” Garcia maintained.
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A fine to-do
COMPLAINTS: Guardia Civil officers acted after the ‘real’ companies alerted them to the fake goods on sale.
Nine caught with fakes by Darren Parmenter OFFICERS from the Alicante Guardia Civil have arrested nine people in Benidorm and Albir, connected with the sale of fake goods. The six men and three women were detained as part of an ongoing investigation into counterfeit products, which has been going on for some time, and concentrated in both markets and shops in the area. The latest raids have seized almost 1,000 fake items that have been valued at €400,000. As in previously reported cases, the Guardia Civil were alerted to the possible illegal practices after complaints were filed by genuine well-known brands, whose sales are continually affected by these fake products. The first of the operations took place in
Albir market where a number of watches, bags and belts carrying designer labels, which included Breitling, Rolex, Gucci, Swarovski, Levi's, North Face, NBA and Louis Vuitton, were on sale for significantly lower prices. As a result, four men - an Argentinian and three Senegalese - were arrested. The second series of raids concentrated on five establishments in the centre of Benidorm, after representatives from Michael Kors and The North Face had contacted the authorities suspecting fakes were on sale carrying their names. In this case, five people - four Chinese nationals and one Indian - were arrested after fake products totalling a street value of €28,390 were discovered.
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SOLO AMIGOS is just one of many groups offered to U3A members. They are a group of members, many of whom have lost their partners, who enjoy socialising with others in a similar situation to themselves. Last week, seven of them enjoyed a meal at a restaurant in Alfaz del Pi, and throughout
You are not alone the year, lunches and dinners are arranged as well as coffee mornings. Occasional walks are also organised, but enjoying a meal out tends to be the
most popular activity. U3A Marina Baixa offers a wide range of activities to meet the needs of its members, and is just €10 per year. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi, beginning at 11am, with the next one, the AGM, on January 28.
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Local artist on display A FEAST of favourites is how it is best to describe the wonderful paintings of talented local artist Margit Flaherty which were displayed earlier this month, in the spacious rooms at Restaurant Milton Jardines, Altea La Vella. Having spent her early days in the Lake Constance area of southern Germany, Margit later moved to England where she lived in Surrey for the following 26 years. During that time, she not only raised her family and w o r k e d a s a PA t o t h e d i rector of a large multinat i o n a l c o m p a n y, b u t a l s o ran her own two businesses, with one involved with fashion presentation. However, although in her leisure time she created pottery objects, she yearned to capture details of her surroundings in paint, but it was not until she retired that she was able to fulfil this dream. Therefore, for the last 15 years whilst living in Altea, with frequent visits to the
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VIBRANT: Altea local Margit Flaherty with one of her works. UK and Germany, she has e x c h a n g e d h e r p o t t e r ’s wheel for the brushes and paint which she now uses to portray the area’s striking Mediterranean beauty. Fortunately for those
people who value inspirational and engaging art, each of Margit’s paintings are for sale, and examples can now be seen on her website at www.arthousec ostablanca.com.
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One size does not fit all when it comes to investments There is no single investment solution that suits everyone; what will work for you depends on your own objectives, timeframe and risk appetite. The price you pay for an illfitting investment portfolio could be costly. You could find that your money is not working as hard as you would like it to, is difficult to access when you need it or, even worse, is eaten away. With professional guidance you can find the perfect fit for you. Identifying your risk appetite First, you must be clear about how much risk you are willing to take with your money. In the current low-interest rate climate, some risk is necessary to achieve returns that outpace inflation. But your investment decisions shouldn’t keep you awake at night, so it is essential to pinpoint the right risk/reward balance for you. It is extremely difficult to effectively assess your own tolerance for risk. An
horizon is also the key to futureproofing your investments so you can get hold of them when you need to. You never know when your plans may change unexpectedly, so it is important to hold some liquid assets that can be sold to release capital if needed. By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks experienced financial professional is best placed to ask the right questions and use the appropriate tools to create a clear and objective risk profile for you. Defining your time horizon Experts say ‘investing is a marathon, not a sprint’ for a good reason. With time, you can ride out market turbulence and also benefit from compound returns. If you have the means and the patience to invest in the long-term, you are more likely to enjoy better returns. Understanding your time
Reducing risk through diversification The higher your concentration in one particular area, the higher the risk. Investments skewed towards UK-based assets, for example, are more vulnerable to downturns in the British market. A good portfolio minimises risk by spreading investments across multiple, unrelated areas through diversification by asset type – cash, government and corporate bonds, shares and ‘real assets’ like property – as well as by geographic region and market sector. Be mindful that many private banks and wealth managers often allocate a significant part
of their investment portfolios to their own in-house funds. Also beware of ‘cherry picking’ the latest high performing fund – history shows plenty of examples where one year’s overperforming fund/sector significantly underperforms the next. You can achieve greater diversification by choosing an adviser who uses a ‘multimanager’ approach to spread investments out among several different fund managers, selected for their expertise in specific market sectors. The impact of taxation Without suitable tax planning, you could find your returns are slashed by taxes that could have been avoided or at least significantly reduced. British expatriates can make the most of tax advantages in both Spain and the UK with personalised advice from a regulated adviser who specialises in both tax regimes. They can recommend tax-efficient structures that legitimately
protect you – and your heirs – from paying more tax than necessary. Remember that your circumstances and objectives change over time – as can tax rules – so what works for you now may not be suitable in years to come. It is crucial to regularly review how you manage your wealth to make sure it keeps up with your situation. As the UK prepares to leave the EU, it is sensible to consider a financial ‘health check’ now to protect your wealth from Brexit uncertainty and take advantage of today’s opportunities while you can. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice.
Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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Dad held hostage for five hours National Police officers arrested the 37-year-old Spanish man at the home they shared in Malaga last week. He is accused of being in-
volved in crimes of threats, illegal detention and illegal possession of weapons, after the reported incident in Portada Alta. According to a po-
lice statement, the accused lives with his father, and had rented a room to a woman and her son. Sources claim the tenants’
23-year-old son and the detainee’s father were ‘threatened with a knife on repeated occasions’ so that they gave him money to fund his
‘drug problem.’ Officers recovered a firearm during a search of the property, believed to belong to the accused.
Spain and Cuba open dialogue SPAIN and Cuba have signed a pact agreeing to have ‘a frank discussion on human rights’ after a framework for dialogue was agreed between Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and President Miguel Diaz-Canel. The agreement commits foreign ministers from both countries to meet at least once a year to discuss political issues which affect both nations, eg human rights and sustainable development goals. Spain is the first European Union country to make such an agreement with Cuba, which also includes cultural exchange and co-operation.
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A SUSPECTED drug addict allegedly held his father and a tenant hostage at knifepoint to extort money to fund his habit.
BUILDING TIES: The leaders are keen to improve relations between the countries. Pedro Sanchez said good relations between Spain and Cuba were a ‘priority’ for his country. Miguel Diaz-Canal said he and Sanchez had held a ‘cor-
dial’ first meeting, and added: “We sincerely appreciate his visit to our country. Relations between us have strengthened.”
Diplomatic sources said the agreement would mean Spain could raise issues including political prisoners and limits on freedoms in Cuba. It also means Cuban officials could raise human rights concerns with their Spanish counterparts. Sanchez also reportedly suggested that Spain’s King Felipe would visit Havana next year for the 500th anniversary of the city’s founding by Spanish explorer Diego Velazquez de Cuellar. Sanchez is the first Spanish Prime Minister to visit Cuba in 32 years, and he attracted some criticism at home for his decision.
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Surgeon creates male body in a day A SPANISH medical team has performed pioneering sex change surgery in just 17 hours - a process which can take up to 10 years. Led by surgeon Cesar Noval at a private hospital in Valencia, the medics removed the patient’s internal female organs and breasts, created a penis and more masculine face. The 29-year-old transgender man, who lives in a small town in the Valencia region, was operated on two months ago and has reportedly ‘recovered well.’
Dr Noval said the ‘main advantage of doing everything at once is that patients don’t have to spend years with their lives on hold waiting for the next operation.’ Under the public health system, the three main surgeries required for sexual reassignment can take between two and 10 years, because the various procedures are carried out by different services. The fourth procedure, facial plastic surgery, is not offered under the health service. Noval, who learned how to
Budget protests
UNIVERSITY and high school s tude nts w e re due to s ta ge a walk out yesterday (Wednesda y) a nd toda y to prot est against a reduction in government funding. The demonstrators across Cataluña are calling for a ‘reverse of the recent cuts,’ together with a reduction of university fees by
shorten the process in America, pointed out that a minimum of two years are normally needed for the four surgeries because at least six months usually pass between each operation. He has not disclosed how much the patient paid for the operation, but confirmed it was more than €20,000. Around 15 phalloplasties are reportedly performed each year in Spain - far fewer than the number of vaginoplasties (the sex reassignment operation for trans women), which is around 100 a year.
30 per cent. Hi gh school t eacher s and government officials were also planning to strike. And Friday will round off a week of i ndust r i al act i on as postal workers protest after attempts to reach an ‘agreement to unblock the strike’ failed.
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Green drive receives warning AMBITIOUS plans to switch Spain’s energy matrix to renewable sources and ban fossil fuel vehicles by 2040 are being drafted, according to a climate change law unveiled by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez last week. But some believe the initiative may be too ambitious for a country whose car industry is
Fatal crash enquiry A DRIVER was thrown from his car and died after the vehicle left the road and rolled multiple times before careering into dense woodland. The 30-year-olds’ three passengers were reported injured, but not seriously. The crash occurred at 11pm on Monday night in Hoyo de Manzanares, in Madrid. A source said the SUV was ‘completely destroyed’ and that by the time firefighters managed to get through the ‘very dense zone,’ they could not save the deceased. The Guardia Civil is investigating.
Royal under fire F ORM E R Sp a n i sh K in g Juan Carlos has come under fire this week after a photo emerge d of h im meetin g Sa u d i C r o w n P rince Mo h a m m e d b in Salman who has been ‘tainted’ by the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The picture was released on the Saudi foreign ministry’s Twitter account and published in several Spanish newspapers. A spokesman for the royal fami l y sa i d h e sh o o k hands with the de facto Saudi ruler a t t h e Ab u Dh a b i G rand Pr i x o n Su n d a y in w hat w a s a ‘ g r e e t i n g re quired by protocol, with no institutional significance.’
ill-prepared for such a dramatic transformation. Spain trails way behind other European nations in electric vehicle market share, with electric accounting for 0.22 per cent of its market compared with about 2 per cent in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
The measure could also be politically illtimed, coinciding with mass protests in neighbouring France which are ‘challenging’ the year-old government of President Emmanuel Macron. The demonstrations are drawing right-leaning populists following a 6 per cent increase in
fuel taxes introduced to discourage the use of diesel and gasoline. Hundreds were wounded and at least two people have been killed in the past week during disturbances that progressive governments across Europe are watching intently as they put their own green policies into effect.
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A week of service strikes By Tara Rippin MORE than 15,000 health professionals in Cataluña are due to end a five-day strike tomorrow (Friday). Under the slogan ‘primary care, worthy and respected,’ it was a week of industrial action across the board. Organised by the Metges de Catalunya (MC) union, the strikes reportedly included 5,700 doctors from 288 primary care teams (EAP) and a further 10,000 from the health service. Primary care physicians are demanding the recruitment of more doctors to reduce their workload, and limiting appointments to 28 a day, al-
lowing for a minimum of 12 minutes per patient. Doctors are also calling for a ‘recovery of purchasing power,’ which was lost following cuts in 2010, to allow for the replacement of 920 professionals who were lost as a result. The Catalan Health Institute (ICS) sent all staff a 14-page document with its proposals to improve primary care. During the strike action, ICS agreed that some minimum services will be provided. There will be 100 per cent in emergency services to cover urgent needs, and between a quarter and a third of doctors until the end of the working week.
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Life-saving technology
INTELLIGENT DEVICES: Latest in a roll out of defibrillators at Guardia Civil stations across Spain. STATE of the art defibrillators have been donated by the Spain Health Foundation to the Guardia Civil in Valencia, Andalucia, Cataluña and now Madrid. In police stations across Spain, almost 200 devices have been put in place, equipped with an intelligent technology that checks the patient to resuscitation of attempts after cardiac arrest. A foundation spokesperson said ‘there is a maximum time of 10 minutes to act, although every minute, the possibilities are reduced between 8 and 10 per cent. The Guardia Civil’s Madrid headquarters in Guzman el Bueno Street is the latest to take receipt of a defibrillator. A police source said: “The tool has been placed in a location close to the street so that it can be used in the event that a citizen requires it near the General Directorate of the Corps complex in Madrid, as the ones currently installed are in different internal dependencies of the headquarters of the Guardia Civil.” The latest generation defibrillators are ‘intelligent’ devices that take the decision to produce the electric shock or not, depending on the previous check carried out by the machine itself. As such, they can be used by ‘anybody’ as no independent medical decision is necessary. The Guardia Civil has 189 defibrillators spread across the country. Since the beginning of 2017, 400 training talks have been given, attended by more than 3,500 officers.
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Hunt for sniper to cull birds A TEAM of snipers is being sought by environment experts to patrol parks in Spain to eradicate wild parakeets. The population of the birds has apparently soared to uncontrollable numbers since they were first introduced to the country as pets in the 1970’s.Their vast numbers are now ‘overshadowing quieter native fauna’ and ‘threatening to destabilise the ecosystem.’
Experts in Malaga, home to one of the largest colonies of the bright green and grey-breasted birds, have now proposed that the best way to control their population is by sending teams of snipers to shoot them down. A panel of experts at an environmental forum at Malaga’s UNED university last week came up with recommendations to control the population, estimated at 30,000 in Malaga alone.
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Rock row AT the Brussels summit on Sunday, European Union diplomats poured scorn on Spanish claims that British sovereignty over Gibraltar would end during Brexit trade talks next year. Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, used the Brussels conference to promote the assurances given to him after he threatened to block any Brexit deal without a veto over Gibraltar. He and Josep Borrell, his foreign minister, have claimed a non-legally binding guarantee that Spain would be consulted over the implementation of a trade deal to Gibraltar, would lead to shared sovereignty. However, EU diplomats have privately derided the claims, and branded the last-minute intervention by Pedro Sanchez ‘outrageous.’
EU agrees By Tom Woods EUROPEAN UNION leaders endorsed Theresa May’s Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels on Sunday, as she warned MPs they risked losing their seats if they did not back the agreement. President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, confirmed that both the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration on future trade had been approved. Speaking after the summit, May said: “I believe when it comes to it, MPs will be thinking about the need to deliver on the vote of the British people, and will be thinking about the impact of this deal on their constituents. “I think their constituents want to ensure that their jobs and livelihoods are protected, and that’s what this deal does.” However, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt admitted that the government could fall in the event that the deal is rejected in the House of Commons. President of the EU Commis-
DONE DEAL: Both Theresa support the deal. sion, Jean-Claude Juncker, appealed to MPs to accept the deal as it was now the only one on offer. “This is the best deal possible. I am inviting those who have to ratify the deal in the House of Commons to take this into consideration. This is the only deal possi-
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Brexit deal
Trump’s grump US President Donald Trump has suggested that the UK’s Brexit agreement with the EU could threaten a US-UK trade deal, saying it ‘sounds like a great deal for the EU.’
Screen test A TELEVISED debate between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn on the Brexit deal is nearer to taking place after the prime minister issued a challenge to her Labour rival, as she seeks public support for her agreement.
a May and the EU are now urging the UK parliament to
ble.” A UK-EU trade deal will be made conditional on Britain granting the EU-27 fishing rights, on the UK signing up to EU standards on tax, environment and state aid, and the agreement will only apply to Gibraltar if Spain gives its explicit
permission. After 20 months of negotiations, the 27 EU leaders gave their blessing after less than an hour’s discussion. However, sources suggest that the Cabinet and EU diplomats are drawing up a secret Plan B, should parliament reject the deal.
Pound down ONGOING Brexit uncertainty and investor anxiety around whether the deal will be approved by parliament saw Sterling drop to 0.77 per cent against the dollar on Tuesday, and 0.3 per cent against the Euro.
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FLIGHT FIGHT: Ryanair’s legal troubles continue. RYANAIR has been found guilty in Spain of violating the right to strike of cabin crews, and of breaching work safety regulations. Unions have revealed that the Labour Ministry has threatened to fine the budget airline on this basis, and for obstructing inspections. The company has been found to have been emailing or calling employees to check whether they were planning to stop work before the planned
strikes on July 25 and 26, and on September 28. The Labour Ministry has confirmed that it has ‘given the company notice of infractions,’ but refused to give further details. Ryanair has been clashing with unions for a year over contracts, pay, and work conditions, with the company using Irish legislation for its employment agreements even for those employees based in other countries.
In July, strikes by cabin and cockpit crews disrupted 600 flights in Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Ireland and Italy, affecting 100,000 travellers. On September 28, cabin crew walked out again in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands. For its part, Ryanair has said “We respect the labour rights of our employees in accordance with Irish, Spanish and EU legislation.”
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POLICE have arrested a 19year-old girl for allegedly killing another teenager. The suspect, who has not yet been named, is accused of stabbing a 17-year-old girl named Denise in the stomach on Sunday in Alcorcon, Madrid. Denise’s mother has since spoken of her heartbreak and said before her death her daughter had complained of receiving threatening WhatsApp messages from her exboyfriend’s new girlfriend. Denise’s father added he had last spoken to her on Saturday when she had assured him she ‘had it under control,’ and the girl had ‘stopped threatening her.’ The victim’s father added he believed the girl threatening his daughter may have been responsible for the stabbing, although police have not con-
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THE VICTIM: Was found on the junction of Calle de Desmonte and Calle Cuenca. firmed whether the girl they have arrested is the same person. Denise’s father told one publication his daughter had claimed she was not concerned about the threats, saying the girl, “is buzzing, she is crazy,
they are just words.” He added, “when she told me that she was being threatened, I asked her if she wanted me to talk to the girl or the girl’s father, who she told me works in the Guardia Civil, so I think they are good peo-
Case thrown out A JUDGE has acquitted two female activists who were accused of committing hate crimes after they chained themselves, topless, to an altar at Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. The Spanish Association of Christian Lawyers had requested two years in prison
for ‘a crime against religious sentiments.’ But it was ruled that the members of Femen had ‘only defended the right to abortion,’ in protest against the reform of the abortion law, proposed by the Popular Party which ‘eliminates the free abortion in the first weeks of gestation.’
ple.” He said his daughter asked not to do anything. Police say Denise was stabbed on Sunday night and was found by emergency services at around 10pm, lying bloodied on the ground at the junction of Calle de Desmonte and Calle Cuenca in Alcorcon, a suburb in southwest Madrid. The victim was said to have been stabbed in the stomach and was in cardiac arrest. Health workers carried out CPR and stabilised Denise before taking her to hospital where she died early on Monday morning.
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Speedy debt tribunals FIRMS and families undergoing bankruptcy proceedings have been thrown a lifeline, after a Spanish precedent was set by the Mercantile Court of Barcelona, which has approved a new protocol to speed up judicial ‘forgiveness’. Provided those affected are ‘without fault’ and have liquidated their assets, they could see the process of going to court and reaching an agreement with creditors, slashed from 15 to three months.
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Former banker on trial THE former head of Bankia is on trial, accused of falsifying accounts and fraud. Rodrigo Rato, who led financial giant Bankia when it was floated on the stock market in 2011, joins 34 other individuals and clients accused of misleading investors, many of whom lost money. Sixty-nine-year-old Rato, who is also a former leader of the International Monetary Fund, faces five years in prison if found guilty of falsifying Bankia’s financial reports before it launched on the stock market. The former banker is currently serving a four-and-a-half year sentence for misusing funds when he was boss of both Caja Madrid and Bankia between 2010 and 2012. The trial is expected to last seven months, finishing at the end of June next year. More than 300,000 investors bought shares for a minimum of €1,000 following a major advertising campaign by Bankia in 2011, assuring customers of
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RODRIGO RATO: Accused of defrauding investors.
its profitability. After shares dropped significantly in value in 2012, the bank was forced to admit it had actually made a near €3 billion loss the previous year. Spain’s Central Government later bailed Bankia out, investing more than €22 billion to save the failing institution. In turn, the EU was then forced to intervene to save Spain’s banking sector. An investigating lawyer, Fernando Andreu, told the court the results given to investors in 2011 had been ‘completely false’ adding Bankia’s subsequent downfall brought to an end, ‘the entity’s dreams and delusions of grandeur.’ Bankia says it has since returned €1.9 billion to more than 220,000 smaller investors since 2016. Fernande Herrero, secretary general of the Adicae association of bank users, claims that does not go far enough, saying, ‘for us, that doesn’t settle the incredibly serious fraud that was committed.’
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Foreign workforce TWO million foreigners are currently working in Spain, according to the latest Social Security statistics. This represents 10.6 per cent of the labour force with the majority employed in Madrid and Barcelona. Other areas with a higher densi-
ty of non-Spanish workers are Murcia, Alicante, Valencia, Malaga and the Balearic Islands. Valencia, Alicante and Murcia, each recorded more than 80,000 employees from overseas, with Malaga, Almeria, Girona, Las Palmas and
Mum of two murdered A MOTHER was reportedly stabbed to death by her ex-partner in front of their children, aged four and eight. The 42-year-old, from Senegal, was killed on Sunday in Monzon, Huesca. Her ex-partner, 48, allegedly stabbed the victim at the family home after the relationship broke down, and has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
Zaragoza, individually accounting for over 50,000. Of the 2,010,634 employees in Spain, 835,636 are from countries within the EU (41.6 per cent), while the remainder are from outside the union. Romanians account for 304,307 foreign workers, followed by Moroccans, 225,034, and Italians, with 88,121. And overall, more than half of the foreign workers (56 per cent) are male. Aside from the 326,529 who are self-employed, most of the workers are employed in the hospitality sector, followed by agriculture, trade.
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Sex attackers want compo A LAWYER, Agustin Martinez, representing Angel Boza of the infamous ‘Wolf Pack’ has made it known that his client will claim compensation for ‘unfairly’ being sentenced to prison. Angel Boza was released from prison on Friday after serving time for the theft of sunglasses. Bozais is claiming compensation from the State for the four months he was incarcerated in prison. Spanish media report that Boza’s lawyer Martinez is convinced his client was sentenced to four months due to social pressure as Boza is a member of ‘La Manada’ (Wolf Pack), the five men convicted of sexual abuse of a girl in 2016. “The judges do not live in an urn away from television,” claimed Martinez on Spanish TV.
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Killed by A MUM and her grown up daughter have been mauled to death by their own pet dogs in Spain in an attack that has rocked the local community. The bodies of the two women were found by their husbands after the gruesome attack by two French (Bordeaux) mastiffs left them with multiple bite wounds that proved fatal. The mother, aged 57, was covered in multiple bites that shocked paramedics attending, while the daughter, aged 41, is said to have suffered a severe neck injury. Neighbours in the residential area of Balcon del Tajo in Colmenar de Oreja near Madrid said they could not understand why the animals - a breed not known as being particularly dangerous should turn on the two women, who had brought them up from pups. Four other dogs on the premises at the time are not thought to
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known for being dangerous. emergency services, who could only confirm the death of the victims on Wednesday afternoon. The dogs have been taken to a
Madrid animal shelter while investigations continue. These were the fourth and fifth deaths due to dog attack in Spain this year.
Young and wild EMERGENCY visits to hospital for the excessive consumption of alc ohol, c oc a ine , cannabis and opiates in young people aged between 14 and 18 years old has risen by 17 per c e nt in the la s t five years. Unsurprisingly, alcohol is the mos t c ommonly used drug in the age group, followed by tobacco and cannabis. Hospitals and primary care emergency centres attended to 4,500 alcohol abuse cases, 87 per cent of the total. Cannabis cases made up 6 per cent, cocaine 4 per cent, and opiates 3 per cent. Tourists made up 12.3 pe r c e nt of the e me rgency cases.
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28 arrested in drugs swoop THE Guardia Civil has arrested 28 people aged between 2 2 a n d 5 9 f o r b elongin g t o a c r i m i n a l group i n v o l v e d i n d ru g trafficking in Madrid, Jaen
and Albacete. During Operation ‘Rosas N eg ras , ’ 1 4 raid s w e re ma d e s imu ltan eo u s ly in which 4,789 grams of coc a in e w e re s eiz e d , 4 7 2
grams of marihuana, and 5 grams of hashish. Other equipment including la rge hydra ulic pre s s e s , pa c ka ging ma chines, precision scales, a stolen sawn-off shotgun, tw o c ompre s s e d a ir cabins, five cars, jewellery and €19,500 in cash was also confiscated. An investigation began when officers discovered a cocaine trade taking place in Tomellos o by tw o me n w ith e xte ns ive c rimina l records. Enquiries then led polic e to the he a d of the organisation, who was in charge of administering and distributing the c oc a ine from a hous e that also served as a laboratory. From here a network w a s unc ove re d w hic h involved the transportation of the drugs from M a drid a nd Pa rla to smaller districts.
DEPORTED: The man ran in front of a taking-off plane at Sheremetyevo Airport, Russia’s busiest airport.
Runway death A MAN who had been deported from Spain has been struck and killed after running into the path of a passenger jet which was taking off at a busy airport. The A rme nia n na tiona l w a s c ha nging flights in Moscow when he ran across the runway at Sheremetyevo A irport, R us s ia ’s bus ie s t
airport. Al ber t Yepr em yan, 25, was due to catch an onward flight to the Armenian capital, Yerevan. Russi an m edi a cl ai m s Yepremyan became aggressi ve on hi s f l i ght f r om Madrid, and was escorted from the plane by police on Tuesday night.
The officers escorted him through the boarding procedur e, but i nst ead of t hen boarding the bus with other passengers, he broke away and r an i nt o t he pat h of a Boeing 737 taking off on a flight to Athens. Yepremyan was hit by the landing gear of the passenger jet and killed instantly.
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Living outside the EU should not mean paying more taxes in Spain Brexit: A new decision by Spanish Supreme Court minimises its effects AS was mentioned in a previous article, we are helping many foreigners who paid inheritance and gift or donation taxes in Spain,
and are residents outside of the European Union, to recover and get back in most cases, a large proportion of the taxes paid.
This is because the ECJ and the Spanish Supreme Court have declared that the difference in tax treatment between European and third countries citizens is contrary to European regulations, as was stated in the judgement of the S u p re m e C o u r t n u m b e r 242/2018. What the Spanish High Court says, is that making citizens and taxpayers who live outside the European Union pay Gift and Inherit a n c e Ta x i n a c c o r d a n c e with the national scale or law, is fiscally very disadvantageous. If residents in the European Union pay in accordance with the rules of the different autonomous communities (fiscally much better for taxpayers), this is certainly a limitation to the freedom of movement of
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capital, as detailed in European laws, as it causes a clear damage and loss in the value of the assets, since higher taxes are applied to them. This prohibition on capital movements, provided for in Article 56CE, is applicable to capital movements not only between member countries of the Union, but also in relation to third countries. Therefore, the Spanish legislation when applied to citizens who are not residents of the Union, means imposition of a higher inheritance and gift or dona-
tion tax than residents, therefore since the decision of the Supreme Court, we can say that this is discriminatory and contrary to the laws and principles of the European Union. A few months ago, when we considered the likely consequences of Brexit, we informed our clients that if they wanted to gift a Spanish property to their children, it was important to do so before Brexit, otherwise their children would be likely to pay a higher gift or inheritance tax, as after Brexit they will be residents outside the European Union. The same was advised to those people who had children, (for example, living in the European Union), who planned to move to third countries. Wi t h t h i s n e w d o c t r i n e
from the Supreme Court, in principle therefore, both before and after Brexit we conclude that if beneficiaries of a donation or a succession live outside or within the European Union, taxes to be paid in gift and succession (and others tax) by residents in the Union and those that are not, must be identical, and it is possible to challenge the tax bills which are discriminatory in this sense. Therefore, if you want to claim the taxes paid by gift or inheritance, if you want to plan your succession, transfer your assets in a tax effective way etc, 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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READY, STEADY: Runners wait for the starting pistol. MORE than 750 runners from 20 countries completed Benidorm’s 10-kilometre race. Leaving the Plaza Triangular, the route followed the Avenida del Mediterrano, the frontline of the Levante beach and the Rincon de Loix before returning to the Plaza Triangular. Youssef Ahatach, from Club Dianium, was the first to cross the line, finishing the circuit in 33 minutes, with a local runner
amongst the first three in the men’s and women’s categories. Ahatach was followed by Hector Varona (Grupo Alcaraz) and Juan Antonio Fernandez (Club Atletismo Benidorm). Maria Isabel Ferrer (Club de Atletismo Llebeig, Javea) was the first woman to finish the race, followed by local Benidorm athlete Sonia Tirado and in third place, Nicola Stevenson from the Poplar Running Club in London.
The power of poppies THERE was a fantastic turnout for this year’s Poppy Appeal. “Benidorm and District branch had a great result, perhaps the best ever, although I’m still waiting for the final total,” said the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal coordinator, Pamela Dawson Tasker. British Legion members met up at Ciudad Patricia in Benidorm to count the boxes which had been collected from all over their areas. “With good amounts in each box, there were two that really proved how much support our branches have in this area,” Pamela said. “Diane and Gary, the owners of Showboat in Benidorm, put on a meal and a variety show on Remembrance Sunday and their contribution amounted to €1,220 as all the acts that day gave their time free.” A box opened by the new chairman on Counting Day brought gasps of surprise, Pamela revealed, as it was tightly packed with notes: “Well done, Olivers!”
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New intake will safeguard image ALTEA Town Hall has engaged an archaeologist, and a technical architect. The two additions to the municipal staff are the result of the local government’s interest in the municipality’s heritage and bringing the Old Town’s Interior Reform Plan (PERI) up to date. The archaeologist Jaime Zaragozi and technical architect Xavi Alvado were taken on, thanks to a regional government programme to encourage employing the young and wellqualified. “The town hall is going all out to recuperate the town’s heritage, as we believe it is our obligation to ensure it is known about, and endures in the future,” declared Town Planning councillor, Imma Orozco. This will boost important projects like roofing the Pontet wash house and watering point, and restoring the Roman aqueduct in the Els Arcs district.
YOUNG EXPERTS: Imma Orozco with Jaime Zaragozi and Xavi Alvado.
This Asset of Cultural Importance (BIC) has been waiting too long for attention to prevent the disappearance of remains that are immensely valuable to the town, the councillor said. The new technical architect’s work will centre on revising the Old Town’s PERI which, untouched for 30 years, urgently needs to be reviewed. “We must revise data whichhas become outdated and draw up new regulations which are more adapted to the 21st century,” she explained.
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Halfway house ALTEA has opened a centre for strays before they are claimed or transferred to the Benidorm animal shelter. Mari Paz Solbes, spokeswoman for the Peluts de la Marina animal protection association, stressed that the local population needed to understand that the centre was not a permanent shelter. “This is not somewhere to abandon an animal or leave an unwanted litter produced by a pet. Anyone who does so will be fined,
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as a watch will be kept here,” Mari Paz warned. Health councillor Diego Martinez reminded Altea residents that if they found a stray, they should contact the Local Police’s Environment Unit who would then take it to the centre. Once there, the municipal vet would then arrange for it to be taken to the Benidorm shelter, should an owner not appear. RECEPTION CENTRE: Mari Paz Solbes with councillors outside the new centre.
How to shop wisely ALFAZ’S Municipal Consumer ’s Office (OMIC) is reminding the public of their rights, as the annual spending spree begins. Black Friday was followed by Cyber Monday and as Christmas approaches, shoppers are still looking for bargains, said Alfaz’s Commerce councillor Dolores Albero. “Consumers should be aware, now that spending is at its height, of their rights when buying or contracting any type of service,” Albero stressed. “At OMIC we are currently reminding consumers about their rights regarding the information they should receive regarding guarantees and returns when buying, but we also give basic advice on what to bear in mind when making a purchase.”
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No to violence THE Marina Baja’s Week Against Gender Violence was organised by the Marina Baja Equality Committee (CCIMB), and local town halls including Altea, Benidorm, Finestrat, La Nucia and Villajoyosa and the Asociacion de Mujeres con Voz. Events culminated with the second Alfaz March, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Purple, orange and bedroom slippers PUPILS and teachers at the L’Arabi Instituto in Alfaz recently wore their bedroom slippers to school. They were taking part in the high school’s campaign entitled ‘Get out, even in your slippers’
to raise awareness of gender violence. The slippers were a symbol of the suffering of women who, escaping from domestic abuse, often run from their homes with whatever they happen to be
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SLIPPERS: Chosen to symbolise women fleeing from gender violence. wearing at the time. The campaign was the creation of pupils following a course on caring for the disabled, and in turn was part of the United Nations campaign, ‘Paint your world orange and
leave your mark.’ Although purple in Spain represents the gender equality movement and repudiation of gender violence, orange is an international symbol of a better future for women and girls.
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LIFESAVERS: On Calpe beaches throughout the summer.
THE concessionary company that provides Calpe’s lifesaving service recently presented a summary of its interventions during the high season. The service received an €80,000 subsidy from the r e g i o n a l g o v e r n m e n t ’s To u r i s m d e p a r t m e n t a n d lifeguards were present on the Fossa, Arenal-Bol, Calalga, Raco, CantalRoig, Morello and Puerto Blanco beaches. Between June 2 and October 15, their assistance was required on 2,869 occasions. In 2,759 instances, they were required to attend to jellyfish stings, physical collapse, cuts and grazes, burns or other injuries. Sixty people needed to be revived or taken to hospital and there were 50 sea rescues. The lifesavers were also on hand between June and September to assist members of the public with mobility problems on the Arenal-Bol and Fossa beaches and helped 515 to use the swimming facilities.
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FAREWELL CONCERT: Rafael Pascual Alfonos and the AMCT.
Concert success THE Santa Cecilia concerts concluded with a gala performance from the Agrupación Musical Cultural de Teulada (AMCT). Always outstanding, this year’s concert was even more special as it was conductor Rafael Pascual Alfonso’s last. He recently announced his departure after eight years as
the AMCT’s musical director, and sentiments and feelings were emotional triggers from the moment the musicians entered the auditorium. The concert, of great technical difficulty and requiring many hours of rehearsal, was magnificently performed and ended with an ovation from the public.
Catastrophe averted ALTHOUGH t h e Ma rin a Alta wa s o n R e d A le rt during t h e r e c e n t b ad weather, t h e wo r st d id not ha p p e n i n Te u l a d a Moraira. N eve r t h e l e ss, Pu b lic Safety and General Services Counci l l o r R a u l L l o b e ll warned that channelling and divertin g t h e Mo r aira stream, which had been on the point of overflowing, remained a priority. “We cannot understand how the regional government does not support the scheme , b u t c a l l s i t e le c tioneering,” the councillor lamented. “We have been asking for 10 years and the politicians should see the situation for themselves instead of voting against it from an armchair in Valencia. “We we r e o n t h e b rin k , and if it had rained more,
there could have been a catastrophe in Moraira,” Llobell said.
DURING the 70’s, Teulada-Moraira had a population of approximately 3,000 but by 2015 there were 11,400 registered residents, of whom 65 per cent were over 65. Given that foreign residents outnumber the Spanish, experts suggested that planners must now decide whether growth should continue to follow the existing pattern of unconnected residential nuclei.
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Moscow Ballet THE Moscow Ballet returns to the Teulada-Moraira Auditorium and will be performing Sleeping Beauty on December 21 at 8.30pm. Tickets are €27 and are now on sale at the Auditorium box office, with a 20 per cent discount for the over 65’s, students under 16, and those who are registered unemployed.
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THE Marina Alta Young Socialists’ Association is campaigning for improved public transport to Alicante University. The association’s Education Secretary, Carolina Devesa, conceded that the regional government was making an effort, and expressed gratitude for increased Generalitat co-operation. But more help was still needed, Devesa claimed. “It’s all very well to ask for totally free travel, but that would be unreal and Utopian” she admitted. The a sso c i a t i o n ’s p re s e n t aims were more “tangible, attainable and practical” she explained, and included rec o v e r i n g t h e d a ily Be n is s aCalpe-San Vicente del Raspeig bus, which served students from all over Marina Alta until this year. The Yo u n g So c i a l i s ts w e re p re pared to meet whoever it was necessary to m e e t , a n d a s o fte n as w as needed for the service to be resumed, Devesa said. “Free transport is a question which needs more time and resources,” she added, “ b u t we d o b e liev e th a t it should be possible to reduce, as far as possible, the amount which students must pay in order to reach their re-
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ALICANTE UNIVERSITY: Better public transport connection needed. spective departments.” Joves Socialistes de la Marina Alta also wanted the administrators to take th e circ u msta nc e s of s ome students into account, Devesa continued. This especially applied to those
who had been forced to leave their studies ‘in droves’ because they could not pay for their studies and overheads. “This is tremendously unjust and we must fight to prevent situations like these,” she said.
TEULADA-MORAIRA Town Hall recently commemorated International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women. Earlier, the Equality department launched an awareness campaign, drawing the public’s attention to the gender violence victims who died this year in Spain. The campaign included distributing a poster each day with each murdered woman’s story This was accompanied by the question, ‘And if it were your sister?’ followed by ‘React against violence towards women.’ The posters were published on the town hall’s local media sites in the same chronological order that the women were killed. This year’s goal was bringing home the message, that one day an abused and murdered victim could come from one’s own circle, Equality Councillor Rosana Caselles said. Activities organised for the
Equality department’s campaign ranged from workshops on women’s self-defence and learning to manage emotions, to performing plays and ‘vaccinating’ against gender violence at the local high school and in public places. The activities culminated with a reading of a manifesto against gender-based violence. Taking advantage of Teulada-Moraira’s Santa Catalina fiestas, and continuing the initiative which commenced this summer, the town hall distributed posters in local bars, calling for respect during the celebrations. ‘Not the same, tolerant. Respect differences’ together with ‘Insistence is harassment. Harassment is aggression’ and ‘Don’t consent, react,’ the posters declared. Caselles stressed that her department has been taking action throughout the year. “Gender violence should not be visible only in November,” Caselles said. “Eliminating this scourge, is year-round work.”
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Leisure centre on the cards TEULADA-MORAIRA Town Hall is working with a developer on a 3,500-square-metre leisure complex in the El Molinet district. According to the owners of the UBA 11 sector, the installation would occupy the remaining plot of unbuilt Moraira land, which is zoned for commercial use. Spanish media sources revealed that the town hall has stipulated, should the project go ahead, the facilities for daytime activities and night-time entertainment must be no more than two storeys high. Facilities would include a disco, swimming pool, cinema, restaurants, pubs and a bowling alley. The site, located a few metres from the
seafront on the outskirts of Moraira, would have ample parking and provide a different and much-needed offer, the developers claim. The town hall also emphasised that plans submitted for the new leisure centre would require a study of the surrounding countryside, and the installation’s environmental integration. Municipal sources revealed that the developer has visited the town hall on two occasions and hopes by the beginning of next year to present an initial draft of the project. Leisure centres of this kind have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years, but until now have been primarily located in Baleares and the Costa del Sol.
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Youth fiesta THE town hall’s Youth department organises the Weekend Fiesta Party this Saturday, at the Edificio Espai La Senieta, from 7pm until 10pm. There will be street dance, a video games room, pizza and alcohol-free drinks. For more information contact the Centre d’Informacion Juvenil on 965 740 158 extension 1804 or 608 243 326.
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PACO TORTOSA, who has a PhD in Geography, intends one day to cycle the Silk Road between Turkey and China. Tortosa is a cycle-tourism pioneer and Jaume Buigues, from Teulada-Moraira’s Culture department and local mayor Carlos Linares, instead persuaded him to set off on a journey nearer to home. For the past year, he has been living in Teulada’s Gothic Quarter and explored every centimetre of the town from end to end. He has now captured this life experience embracing agriculture, tourism and the environment in a book entitled Teulada-Moraira, a balcony overlooking the sea, riuraus and
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A journey near to home Motorcycle run down
CHANGING SEASONS: Paco Tortosa explored Teulada (inset) and Moraira from end to end. vines, which includes a map by the topographer Pau Fuster. “This is a travel book,” Tortosa emphasised, although the journey was not conventional.
It had neither a starting nor a finishing point, and instead the writer savoured the passing seasons, contact with his neighbours and the ever-changing landscape.
A TEULADA-MORAIRA girl, aged 22, was airlifted to Valencia City’s La Fe hospital following a road accident in Benimarco. She was riding pillion on the motorcycle of a 21-year-old friend on the C-741 Teulada-Benimarco road, when a car belonging to an elderly British couple turned onto the road at Cami del Pouet de Moro. The motorcyclist had no time to avoid the car, which Emergency Services sources later said was driven by a woman, and ran into the vehicle. H e e s c a pe d rel at i vel y l i ght l y wi t h a br oken l eg, but hi s passenger w a s ba dly hurt wi t h sever e head i nj ur i es, t he sam e sour ces r eveal ed, a nd ow ing to her ser i ous condi t i on was t aken by an ai r am bul ance t o La Fe.
Rained off DURING the last period of heavy rain in Teulada-Moraira, much of the area was on Red Alert and local schools were closed as a precautionary measure. Local weather stations recorded an overnight rainfall of 37 millimetres in Teulada, while Moraira’s 48 millimetres was the heaviest in the Marina Alta.
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New ideas JAVEA hosted the Focus seminar, an initiative promoted and financed by the regional government to assist small and medium businesses. The latest session centred on sports tourism and the ‘blue economy’ which relates to the exploitation and preservation of the marine environment, examining the potential of both generating business and social opportunities.
JAVEA Town Hall will put the contract to build the municipal auditorium out to tender once again. Local mayor Jose Chulvi revealed that the region’s Judicial Advisory Committee authorised the town hall’s dismissal of the original contractors, Joca Ingenieria y Construcciones, for breach of contract. The Committee also supported the municipal decision to impound the €98,998 guarantee that Joca left in deposit. This leaves the town hall free to put the contract out to tender once more while demonstrating that Joca cannot ‘take the mickey’ in this way, Chulvi declared. In practically 12 months, Joca completed 3.25 per cent of the building, the mayor said. Construction halted without any justification for months, while the company did everything poss ible to de la y the a dminis tra tive process. The town hall has now asked the Judicial Advisory Committee to withdraw Joca’s credentials and prevent
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Town hall gets tough
WARNING: Jose Chulvi and Quico Moragues announce new tender. the company from winning more public sector contracts. “We don’t want any other town to suffer as Javea has suffered, over an exciting project which was needed for so long,” Chulvi said. “We went through all the procedures to make it a reality, but that did not
happen due to the company’s unreliability,” Chulvi lamented. “When a company lacks reliability the town hall will not sit with folded arms,” warned Chulvi, who was accompanied by Javea’s Culture Councillor Quico Moragues. “It will have us to deal with.”
PLANS to build on 65,239 square metres of Portitxol land overlooking Cala Barraca have met expected hostility. Oscar Anton, a non-aligned Javea councillor who opposed the project from the outset, has lodged a formal objection. The town hall has the power to halt the development on legal grounds, Anton argued. The municipality has other land zoned for construction, he said, and it is not necessary to build on terrain which - although legally earmarked for development - has remained untouched. The Portitxol area is of great scenic and environmental value and the development would have visual impact on a ‘sensitive zone,’ the councillor said. The regional government’s Pativel law, passed in 2018 to protect the Valencian Community’s unbuilt coastline, was introduced precisely to protect areas like Portitxol, Anton insisted. He also pointed out that solving the problem of evacuating wastewater by connecting main drainage to the Mar Azul urbanisation’s network was impractical. This treatment plant is already insufficient and the Portitxol development would collapse it, Anton said.
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‘Halt Portitxol’ call
SENSITIVE ZONE: Of scenic and environmental value.
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Original Charity Shop guarantees a smile TONY GRANDE from Make A Smile was delighted to collect a cheque for €1,000 for the Christmas Bag Appeal. The donation from the Original Charity Shop and Library will help local children in care, said Tony. The Costa Blanca has nine homes which care for 96 children and 24 mentally-challenged youngsters, he explained. The money is to be used for special treats and outings this Christmas, and will also go towards financing extra-curricular activities and courses for the older youngsters. This will help to prepare them for their venture into the outside world once they reach their 18th birthday. For further information, please visit the
website at www.makeasmile.es. The Original Charity Shop has donated €29,163 to many deserving causes so far this year. To support their Christmas Raffle please v is it th e Shop on C a rre r de N a nc y 1 in Javea’s Arenal, or the Library in Javea Park. It costs only €3 for five tickets and the chance to win one of the fabulous prizes. The shops are open from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm, where readers can browse and pick up some Christmas gifts, or buy a €10 voucher for an ideal present. For more information, visit the www.charityshoplibrary.com website or contact info@charityshoplibrary.com.
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Print master ELCHE painter, sculptor and engraver Joan Castejon, a foremost exponent of Valencian expressionism, shows his work at the Casa del Cable in Javea’s Aduanas del Mar district until January 12. The exhibition centres on 19 screen prints created by the artist since the 60’s until the present day, featuring anatomical characteristics and mythological beings.
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JAVEA schools all participated in the Equality department’s Break the Chains of Gender Violence campaign. The symbolic occasion was included in events condemning domestic violence, as the cities, towns and villages of Spain commemorated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. As well as events organised in local schools, the municipality demonstrated its own rejection of gender violence in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, as Youth councillor Ximo Segarra read out a manifesto. Municipal employees, local politicians and the young listened as Segarra read a statement entitled ‘We don’t want to forget.’ He reminded them that 45 women were killed by their partners or ex-partners this year and three children were murdered during gender-violence crimes which left another 23 children without a mother.
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‘We don’t want to forget’
GENDER VIOLENCE: Pupils prepare to break the chains of violence.
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DENIA Town Hall has asked the courts for permission to enter El Greco, an unfinished ghost urbanisation on Montgo. Accumulated rubbish in the 111 properties once intended as luxury villas is a fire risk that endangers Montgo, and should be removed, said Denia’s Environment councillor Josep Crespo. Montgo was declared a national park in 1987 and the regional government ordered the demolition of the now-illegal villas in 2008. The €400,000 cost of razing the houses should be paid by the Swiss development company that began building in 1973, Denia town - which granted planning permission - or the Generalitat’s Environment department. In 2008, the then regional government maintained that the demolition was not its responsibility. The town hall has never been able to spare this amount of cash and the obvious choice, the Geneva-based Swiss company responsible for the halfbuilt homes, is unlocatable. Crespo explained that the town hall is currently in talks with the Generalitat’s Environ-
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MONTGO: National park marred by unfinished villas (inset). ment officials and exploring the possibility of splitting the cost between them. As the Generalitat finances are no better than Denia’s, the demolition is un-
likely to be carried out during the present legislation and if action is taken,
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Missing phone sets off feud NINE people have been arrested in connection with attacking two young Algerians living in a Denia care home. Six of the nine are underage and according to a communiqué from the National Police, they include the son of one of the three adults involved. The incident was traced to an argument last month between a group of Algerians and local boys after a mobile phone went missing.
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Vox on the rise
Far-right group makes waves ahead of regional poll
A FAR-RIGHT party has started to make inroads into the Spanish political mainstream ahead of regional elections in Andalucia next month. Vox, which was founded in 2013, now appears poised to score some of its first victories when Andalucian voters go to the polls on December 2. The party, led by Santiago Abascal, is known for its hard stance on immigration, nationalism and staunch opposition to regionalist movements in Cataluña and elsewhere. Its website lists support for the free market, ‘moral health’, and a centralised Spanish state. Critics have accused it of racism, sexism and of courting the support of fascists, neoNazis and sympathisers of for-
CREDIT: Santiago Abascal, via Twitter
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INROADS: Vox is gathering support in Andalucia. mer dictator Francisco Franco (Falangists), which the party denies. Vox has up until now failed to appeal to voters outside of a core far right base. Now new polling figures suggest it could be poised to attract supporters
from larger, more established parties. It comes as the party hit the headlines on several occasions recently as the media spotlight begins to shine on the once small fringe group. Figures from the GAD3
polling organisation show that the party could get up to 200,000 votes in the Andalucia election, up from forecasts of 150,000 a week earlier. Support for the party is particularly high in Almeria Province, where its anti-immi-
gration message has resonated with voters, in an area which has taken in large numbers of African migrants. GAD3 data also shows growing support for the party in the provinces of Sevilla, Malaga and Granada. Vox has seen less success in Cadiz where momentum has slowed, and it has so far failed to make significant inroads into the Jaen, Cordoba and Huelva provinces, data showed. The polling firm’s findings also showed around 70 per cent of the party’s supporters are men. Around 10 per cent of PP voters and 20 per cent of Ciudadanos backers are mulling voting for Vox on December 2, according to GAD3 research. The figures have reportedly started officials in the conservative Partido Popular
(PP) and the centrist Ciudadanos party. The former, and its predecessor the Alianza Popular (AP), has been the leading force on the Spanish right since Spain’s transition to democracy in the late 1970’s. PP figures fear its voters could be wooed by the party’s hard-line immigration stance, while Ciudadanos is concerned it could steal its unionist thunder. Ciudadanos was founded in Cataluña in 2006 on a proSpanish union platform. The research comes as the party faced scrutiny in the press recently. A campaign video from 2015 which featured a news reporter dressed in a hijab and claimed Andalucia was being ‘Islamised’ was posted online and slammed by social media users.
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TOURIST RISE: October was one of the best months on records for Madrid tourism.
Madrid visit boost MORE than 900,000 people visited the Spanish capital of Madrid last month, an increase of 5 per cent on September and the highest figure on record. It comes also as figures from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed almost 9,634,770 people visited Madrid during the last 12 months. That is a rise of 3.1 per cent on the previous 12 months. There were also almost 1,834,000 overnight stays in the city during October, 4.6 per cent more than in the same month in 2017. The amount of tourists in the Spanish capital
rose by 5.5 per cent year-on-year. That is higher than the same figure for the Madrid region, 5.3 per cent, and Spain as a whole, 2.3. A total of 42 more hotels had opened from October 2017 to the end of last month, bringing the total open to 827. The increase in hotel openings means there are 2,888 more beds available in the city than there were 12 months ago, an increase of 3.4 per cent. Hotel employment rates have risen by 1.1 per cent in total year-on-year, with 11,817 workers employed in the sector.
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FRANCE ROADBLOCKS set up by protestors donning yellow hi-vis vests stopped traffic on roads across France for the sixth day in a row last Thursday, with the demonstrations taking place against what activists claimed were rising fuel costs and falling living standards.
Vest efforts
Gallery row PLANS for Paris’ Louvre art gallery to hold an exhibition marking 500 years since artist Leonardo da Vinci’s death next May have been opposed by Italy’s far right La Liga party which is against the previous Italian government’s decision to donate paintings for it.
RALLIES: ‘Yellow vest’ protests have been staged across France.
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Booze rise
New reserves
THE number of underage Belgians admitted to hospital emergency rooms due to excessive alcohol consumption rose to 2,334 in 2017, an increase of 8 per cent on the previous year according to new data from the Inter-Mutualist Agency (AIM).
REGIONAL authorities in Wallonia have approved plans to create three new nature reserves according to agriculture spokesperson Rene Collin who said they would be located in La Roche-en Ardenne, Marche and Nassogne and Hamoir.
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Going under
Threat rise
THE NETHERLANDS is sinking quicker than previously thought, meaning cities and rural areas could face billions of euros in damage according to a new study from the Centre for Geodesy and Geo-informatics (NCG).
POLICE in Norway have claimed they have faced significantly more threats and violence this year, with officers in Oslo releasing figures which show the number of cases in the capital have risen by 43 per cent since 2016.
Name slip
Budget gaffe
OFFICIALS from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have accidentally released the names of 22 moderate rebel groups in Syria backed by the Dutch government, previously state secrets due to security reasons, with some having allegedly committed human rights violations.
COUNCILLORS in Hordaland have been criticised after releasing draft budget plans for next year in which the letter ‘x’ appeared in place of figures referring to road lengths and money, with the authority’s spokesperson claiming the wrong version had been released.
SWEDEN
New vote
Migrant claim
MEMBERS of Sweden’s Parliament are set to vote next Wednesday on whether to allow Stefan Lofven, the current centre-left Social Democrat caretaker Prime Minister, to form a new government after previous elections left no party with a working majority.
THE Amnesty International human rights NGO has claimed that Eastern European migrants in Sweden live in ‘desperate and dangerous’ conditions and has accused the government of doing nothing to improve the situation.
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Arms move
Deporting ban
DENMARK became the latest country to halt the shipment of arms to Saudi Arabia last week due to concerns over the Middle Eastern country’s involvement in the Yemen Civil War and the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
RULES which prevent Syrians in Germany being deported back to their home country are set to remain in place, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said, after the candidate to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel, Annegret KrampKarrenbauer, suggested scrapping it.
Homeless rise ORGANISATIONS who work with young homeless people in Denmark have claimed there are around 1,600 more people aged between 18 and 29 on the streets since 2009, an increase of 33 per cent and higher than other Scandinavian countries.
Sale strike WORKERS for the online retailer Amazon in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia staged walkouts from their nightshifts last week in a bid to disrupt the Black Friday sale in protest against the long hours staff have on the day.
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Expats Guide to
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Donating blood in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics.
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With six editions on the Spanish Costas and Mallorca we cover the main expat areas of Spain - take a look at what is happening around our regions.
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Bus driver positive for drugs
Star unveiled BO DEREK brought Hollywoodstyle glamour to Almeria at the weekend. The American actress unveiled her star on the Almeria Walk of Fame and received the Almeria, Land of Cinema Homage award at the closing gala of the Almeria International Film Festival on Saturday night. “I adore Spain. It’s my second home, and especially Almeria. Almeria has a rich history of cinema. Many thanks for making me part of it.” Best known for her memorable role in 1979 romcom ‘10’ starring Dudley Moore, Derek was in Almeria 18 years ago to shoot an episode of TV series Queen of Swords in various locations, including Texas Hollywood in Tabernas, San Jose in Nijar and the Alcazaba fortification in the capital. She now focuses on producing documentaries and said she hadn’t ruled out making one in Almeria. Earlier in the week star of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Alison Doody unveiled her own star on the Almeria Walk of Fame.
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Rapist jailed THE Provincial Court of Malaga has sentenced a man to 11 years in prison for raping a waitress. He is banned from contacting her or getting within 500 metres for 17 years, and has been ordered to compensate her €33,000. The incident took place in Torre-
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lice came shortly after the rock fall occurred and told us we should leave, but those of us who had no other place to go have stayed, and today the technicians have told us that we can continue to be here, that there is no danger in our houses.” Soto explained he was not in the building when the rocks fell.
MALLORCA
Bar owner killed
DRIVING OFFENCE: Bus driver pulled over at random checkpoint in the Murcia region.
A SPANISH bus driver has been stopped twice in 17 days for driving while under the influence of drugs in Torre Pachecho. The 48-year-old, who lives in Murcia, now faces a €2,000 fine and a 12 point loss from his driving licence. The incidents took place on the RM-313 and the RM-14 respectively as he drove his bus on the route from Torre-Pacheco to Jumilla. On each occasion, there were at least 14 passengers on the bus. He was first stopped during random Cartegena police checks at the end of October. An initial saliva test showed a positive reading for both cocaine and cannabis. He was again stopped by the motorcycle division close to the A-30 in Torre-Pacheco earlier this month, and the test produced similar results. On both occasions, the buses were immobilised until a replacement driver arrived.
molinos in October 2017, and the man has not only been convicted of rape and injury, but of robbery with intimidation. The Court noted the ‘brutality’ of the crime, with violence that was both physical and sexual, the aggressor becoming enraged ‘because the woman had rejected his repeated advances.’ When the woman went into the kitchen, the detainee hid himself and waited until he was the only remaining customer on the premises.
He then sprang out and beat her, and threatened the woman that he would kill her if she did not let him rape her. The victim relented and the detainee even robbed the till before leaving.
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Homeward bound RESIDENTS of one urbanisation in Torrox have been told they can return to their homes after a re-
cent rock fall forced them out. Officials allowed residents of the Calaceite neighbourhood to come home after a landslide broke windows and doors in one apartment block prompted technicians to clear the area and inspect the damage. Technicians from the municipal ICS consulting and engineering company carried out a thorough inspection of the site, according to the community vice-president, Miguel Soto. He said, “initially, the Local Po-
MALLORCA is in mourning following the death of a hugely popular bar restaurant and live music venue owner, Guillermo Lera, who was killed in a motorbike accident on Sunday. The 38-year-old proprietor of Shamrock in Palma was riding his Yamaha XVS when he left the road and collided with a post outside the Gesa building. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but could do nothing to save the businessman. Guillermo played an active role in Palma life having transformed his business into an eclectic music, gastronomic and sports venue, attracting bands from across the island. The sailing enthusiast also sponsored the Shamrock rugby team. One of the many tributes posted on Facebook read: ‘His spirit will undoubtedly remain latent in Shamrock, the place where thousands of people from Palma had the privilege of vibrating to the best live concerts. Palma music, culture and sport worlds are in mourning.’ The Guardia Civil has opened an investigation into the fatal accident.
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Going digital BANKING groups BBVA and Santander have joined the EU International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (IATBA). EU officials have revealed that the IATBA will launch in the first financial quarter of 2019, with the aim of developing EU blockchain regulation and delivering EU wide blockchain applications. BBVA recently carried out a €132 million loan on a blockchain network through a group of three funding banks including French banking group BNP Paribas and Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).
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CGD offloads banks PORTUGUESE state-owned banking firm Caixa Geral de Depositos (CGD) has entered into two separate transactions to divest stakes in its foreign subsidiaries Banco Caixa Geral and Mercantile Bank. In the first deal, CGD has agreed to sell 99.79 per cent of Spanish subsidiary Banco Caixa Geral to Abanca Corporacion Bancaria for a sum of €364 million. Banco Caixa Geral annual turnover of €7 billion and a network of 110 offices, the three key markets being: Extremadura, Galicia
By Tom Wood and Madrid. Its takeover, overseen by Banco de Investimento and Societe Generale, will see Abanca’s business grow by 10 per cent and reach revenues of €82 billion. In the second deal, CGD selected South African retail bank Capitec Bank to acquire Mercantile Bank for €201 million through a bidding process. Mercantile Bank’s core business is banking for small to medium-sized
enterprises and entrepreneurs, an area that Capitec is seeking to expand in. For CGC the sale of Banco Caixa Geral and Mercantile Bank is part of a recapitalisation plan under which it is looking to offload its non-core operations outside of Portugal. The transactions will be subject to meeting a variety of conditions including regulatory approvals where applicable. The process will also be subject to the legal requirements of both Spain and South Africa.
THE latest OECD Economic Survey of Spain projects growth of 2.6 per cent this year, 2.2 per cent in 2019 and 1.9 per cent in 2020. It lays out an agenda for making the economy more inclusive and enabling further expansion, while noting sizeable risks to the global outlook. The survey highlights a range of regional disparities across Spain, with wide variation in income inequality, poverty, labour markets and educational outcomes, as well as low intra-regional migration.
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Bank breach THE Bank of Spain has fined Bankia a total of €2.1 million for committing ‘serious’ infractions by ignoring regulations related to the Law of Sustainable Economy, and ‘deficiencies in contracts’ in 2014.
Room boom SUNNY OUTLOOK: Solarpack’s future looks bright. SPANISH solar company Solarpack will launch on the stock market on December 5, the National Securities Market Commission has revealed. Solarpack will float 38.5 per cent of its shares for purchase by institutional investors, giving it a market capitalisation of between €260 and €306 million. The company has set an indicative and non-binding price range of €8-10 per share. Funds raised will be invested in acquiring operating as-
sets in Spain, in the company’s wide portfolio of projects, and in the development of new ones. Solarpack is continuing the development and construction of the Granja project in Chile, the Monclova and Grullas plants in Spain and the KA2 project in India. It is the fifth company to go public in Spain this year, and Solarpack now has a presence in Spain, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia, USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam and India.
ACCORDING to Spain’s Ministry of Tourism, Spanish hoteliers make up 25 per cent of the hotel rooms in Jamaica, and they are committed to becoming even more influential contributors to the economic development of the country.
Wired up TELECOMMUNICATIONS companies in Spain brought in €375 million in 2017, representing a 40 per cent increase on the previous year, making the industry one of the strongest growing sectors and generating many new jobs.
Sanchez talks up Cuba SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has paid a two-day visit to Cuba to enhance economic and political ties between the two nations. Sanchez’s trip is the first by a Spanish prime minister in more than three decades, a sign that Madrid is willing to expand cooperation with Cuba, which has been reaching out to European countries amid deteriorating ties with the United States. Spain is Cuba’s third largest trading partner,
with a bilateral exchange of €1.1 billion last year. More than 100 Spanish companies operate in Cuba, most in the tourism sector through partnerships between Spanish hotel chains and Cuban firms. Sanchez was accompanied by his Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, as well as a group of 200 entrepreneurs from different sectors.
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CHANGE(P) 0.90 25.00 32.00 6.60 31.75 -7.60 1.93 8.35 -2.00 72.00 -0.20 85.00 35.50 34.00 14.10 13.50 4.80 27.25 31.50 -0.75 -18.00 4.00 4.48 11.60 51.00 3.20 7.90 4.50 40.50 4.00 10.60 21.00 44.00 8.43 7.55 18.00 9.05 8.00 8.25 15.95 23.00 -2.25 1.20 14.50 2.30 8.00 8.10 2.85 25.50 12.90 46.50
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40,696.30 14,030.77 6,482.89 4,964.05 6,388.15 8,834.74 5,872.37 27,845.10 7,516.41 7,252.47 5,546.91 5,761.60 39,358.35 6,871.87 7,413.89 47,002.02 26,638.72 103,799.16 87,363.48 32,498.85 47,151.76 3,400.00 3,876.12 15,317.67 6,080.47 5,561.44 5,906.04 6,831.52 5,725.15 6,255.78 6,162.10 41,880.40 5,171.24 6,748.42 4,706.70 5,471.80 6,853.93 12,216.51 11,476.68 19,857.05 5,431.01 4,594.76 19,792.66 7,351.71 5,000.20 49,665.91 5,344.64 41,443.34 4,004.73 10,758.22 8,539.10
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Leading IBEX firms post profit figures THE biggest companies listed on Sp a i n ’s st o c k ex change m a d e m o r e th an €30.7 billion in profits between them from January to September this year, about 1.6 per cent less than 2017. Total profits for companies in t h e I B E X 3 5 , th e stock market’s benchmark index, we r e h i t b y m o re than €3.4 billion in extraordinary a c c o u n t i n g l os s es from the Naturgy gas firm. If these losses are excluded the firms made almost €33.8 billion in total, an increase of 10.9 per cent compared t o t h e f i r st n in e months of last year, figures show. The figures exclude those from the fashion firm and owners of Zara Inditex, which posts its profit figures two months after other
CASHING IN: Most leading firms on Spain’s stock market posted profits. IBEX companies. Data from the supermarket chain Dia is also not included. Santander led IBEX firms in earnings, making more than €5.7 billion during the first nine months of this year. That is an increase of
more than 13 per cent compa re d to the s a me pe riod last year. O the r ba nks inc luding B B VA , C a ixa B a nk a nd Bankia also posted earnings of about €4.3 billion, almost €1.8 billion and €744
million respectively. The IAG airline group, which owns Iberia and British Airways, saw the la rge s t ye a r-on-ye a r increase in profits with a rise of 57.4 pe r c e nt to more than €2.5 billion. In the energy sector, Endesa made almost €1.2 billion, an increase of almost 10 per cent, while Iberdrola’s profits fell by 13.5 per cent to more than €2 billion. Naturgy and the Cellnex telecommunications company were the only two companies to post losses. The figures come amidst concerns over an economic slowdown in Spain due to rising oil prices, the tariff trade wars provoked by the United States and ongoing uncertainty over Brexit.
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Minister house firm claims SPAIN’S Economy Minister has said she has long-since ended connections with a company some have alleged was set up by her family to dodge taxes on a home purchase. Nadia Calviño said she ceased to have relations with Aldael Consultants in 2004, four years after it was founded. Her denial comes as a national Spanish newspaper claimed Calviño had used the company to buy a house in a Madrid suburb and was able to save thousands in taxes. Economy Ministry sources said Calviño had ‘zero’ ties with the firm. Calviño’s professional and ministerial activity was separate from the firm as shown by the minister’s declarations of income and salary which are in the public domain, the sources added. The newspaper making the allegations claimed Calviño used the company, created by her and her husband in 2000, to buy the property in the Mirasierra area of Madrid. The purchase through the company would have saved Calviño tens of thousands in tax bills, according to the same newspaper. The practice is legal as deductions are applied according to Tax Agency criteria. The newspaper also alleged Calviño and her husband hid their control of the firm behind two ‘frontmen’ who are listed as the official owners in Madrid’s Mercantile Registry. Records show the company had no employees at the end of last year and that its declared assets were worth €1.6 million.
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Capitalist through and through LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I DIDN’T have the advantage of hailing from a rich or privileged background. The only thing my parents had to hand me on a plate, were the dietary minimums they could afford, from the sparse income my father could glean from a country all but wiped out from the ravages of a war. We had an outside toilet, with carefully cut squares of newspaper dangling from a piece of string, and our biggest culinary delight was rabbit, when my dad had the good fortune to knock one down in his capacity as an overnight lorry driver collecting fruit and vegetables from Covent Garden. We couldn’t use one of our three small bedrooms on account of the damp running down the walls, and I became the last in my class to obtain ‘long trousers,’ simply because my parents couldn’t afford to buy them. Both my parents, and indeed, to my knowledge the whole family, were staunch Labour supporters. When I was around 10 years old, my father’s employers went out of business. I couldn’t grasp all the implications of this disas-
REWARDS: Why shouldn’t people enjoy the fruits of their businesses? ter, but can clearly remember my dad telling my tearful mother that ‘all of his mates were now out of work.’ Is it therefore any wonder that as soon as my young mind could grasp the fundamentals, I began to search for a more acceptable alternative to the undoubted poverty and struggle of those early days? These early lessons would soon lead me unerringly along the path of capitalism and the policies of the right. Consequently, when today I hear of the vast sums earned by leaders of in-
dustry, it fazes me not one iota. If an individual is capable of creating a company which enables its employees, often running into thousands, to live, eat and lead a happy and comfortable existence, why shouldn’t they be rewarded with a large yacht, or drive a Bentley? To me it makes utter common sense that they should reap the harvest of their endeavours, and also in the process, create goals and examples for budding future industrial leaders. We are not all equal. This ridiculous leftwing bias against anyone who has the acumen
and intelligence to better themselves and earn a nice few quid en route, is generally led by wasters and bitter benefit scroungers, whose first instinct at the sight of a board room table would be to chop it up and use it as firewood. If we were left being run by this lot and their Trotskyite heroes, who constantly play on their misguided intentions to further their own hypocritical ends, then there is only one way to go; down into the financial and political abyss where the socialists have always taken us the minute they run out of other people’s money. I still remain a staunch capitalist and believe the country, and indeed the whole planet, should be run as a business. I am however utterly disillusioned by the current Conservative Party and its (fundamentally ‘remain’) leader. I consider we have been sold out on Brexit, and have had a total rethink of my opinion of Guy Fawkes! I would, however, never relinquish my capitalist opinions. Change my vote to Labour and the policies of the left? No thanks. Frankly, the thought of Corbyn, Abbott and their gang of anti-Semites smirking on the steps of Number 10 is a nightmare I can well do without. Keep the faith. Love, Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com.
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TO cut costs and present to the consumer a ‘leather’ product at a low price, many in the leather furniture industry have turned to an inexpensive material known as bicast leather. Over the last few years there has been an explosion of bi-cast (often spelt bycast) ‘leather ’, made in China and sold worldwide in furniture stores. Many of these stores have no idea they are selling an inferior product to an unwary public. If there was ever a time to use the phrase buyer beware, this is it. The facts speak for themselves. Bi-cast products are manufactured by bonding a thick polyurethane coating to a split-hide leather or composite leather substrate. Split-hide and composite leather are both significantly inferior to top grain leather. Bi-cast (sometimes referred to as PU Leather) is fundamentally a man-made synthetic upholstery product, and as such some countries, (for example, the United Kingdom and New Zealand) have legislation mandating that it cannot be marketed as leather. Spain has no such legislation, so an unsuspecting public is being led to believe they are purchasing natural leather, when in fact they are
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There is a disturbing trend in the leather furniture industry getting essentially faux leather. Here’s the truth. Bi-cast is to natural leather, what chip-board is to hardwood or a chicken nugget is to a chicken breast. The public is being duped. Bi-cast products have the visual aesthetics of expensive, natural topgrain leather, but often, not always, at a substantially lower cost, so it appears very attractive to the unsuspecting consumer. With natural leather, the strength and durability come from the epidermis (outer layer) of the hide. Because bi-cast is a polyurethane-coated split (inner layer), this ‘leather wannabe’ does not have the strength or durability people normally associate with leather. Consequently, bi-cast products do not have the life expectancy of natural leather. Its structural in-
ered a throw-away item. David and Jayne Harris have each worked over 20 years in both the furniture re-upholstery and retail trade giving them a wealth BI-CAST: of knowledge and experience. With that knowledge Is an and experience they source inferior product. the products they sell very carefully. All leather furniture at Harris Furnishings comes with a three-year guarantee and a free HARRIS FURNISHINGS: Stocks products in natural Italian leather. leather cleaning kit; you can rest assured when you buy leather furmonths. Much like chip-board, tegrity can be shockingly shortniture from them, you are getting when the bi-cast product’s inherent lived. the best top-grain Italian leather! weakness surfaces, it is time to reAs a leather restoration expert by See the advert on page 59, visit place or re-upholster the furniture trade, David Harris has seen countthe website at www.harrisfurnish as repair or restoration are not viless occasions where the ings.com or call into their impresable options with this material. polyurethane coating peels, or the sive showroom to see their fabuSo, in that regard, bi-cast upholsubstrate material splits and tears, lous collection of sofas and chairs. stered furniture should be considoften in as little as three to six
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TECH FOR THE TIMID DID y o u k n o w B r its are ju s t about the only folks using satnavs? As young people increasingly lose the ability to find their way unaided, according to studies, GPS systems (aka the Brits’ ‘satnavs’) are now so ubiquitous, so essential to 21st-century life that the world will apparently shudder to a standstill without them. Let’s hope Vladimir Putin isn’t reading this. Dedicated GPS manufacturers like TomTom and Garmin (the Kodaks of our era?) cling on tenuously as smartphone navigation improves exponentially, but for how long? In fact, is there still any advantage to buying a dedicated GPS unit f o r y o u r c a r, rath er th an sticking your smartphone on a dashboard mount? And if you go that route (literally), are the freebie apps fine or does paying get you something better? Using a dedicated GPS does still o ff e r a f e w m in o r ad v a n -
Lost in navigation Where would we be without GPS, asks Terence Kennedy
tages. It’s not dependent on the availability of a mobile phone signal, it doesn’t nibble away at your data plan, it won’t use up your phone’s battery, because it’s a one-trick-pony it may be slightly more accurate than your multipurpose phone, and a good GPS should be faster at recalculating your route. But the gaps are closing fast. Even some of the free smartphone navigation apps now offer live traffic information, you can com-
pensate for smartphone battery drain by plugging the thing in, a nd by dow nloa ding the ma ps you want in advance you can improve accuracy in case you lose mobile signal on the way. Fighting back, most GPS manufacturers now offer lifetime map updates on their devices - Catch 22 is that they are only for the area where you bought the device. Head to the USA or Australia or some such and downloa ding the ir ma ps c a n be
ludicrously expensive. Then there’s the ultimate scam: buying a new car, you may get free navigation and maps built-in. This year. Until update time when you pay, repeatedly, or all you’ve got left is a pretty ornament on your dashboard. If you do decide to go with a smartphone, you can certainly use the tried-and-trusted free apps from Google or Apple. Or indeed the rapidly-advancing alternative, Here WeGo, or Waze whose users actually feed back traffic information in real time, a boon if you regularly encounter traffic jams or roadworks. MapFactor sounds like a cosmetic, but it’s free and well reviewed, as is the hugely popular Sygic with 50 million downloads so far and counting. As for me, whatever device I use, it’s just wonderful to know these days that I can find almost anywhere with just an address, a GPS and a GPS override. That’s my wife.
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Recalculating... FAMOUSLY the owner of a f ancy new Mer cedes drove it straight into a raging river in Leicestershire a while back. Because the GPS told her to. An Australian piloted his luxury vehicle down a set of steps, disastrously. On the instruction of his GPS. A Syrian trucker ended up i n Gi br al t ar Poi nt i n Li ncol nshi r e when he shoul d have been som e 2,500 ki l om et r es i n t he ot her di r ect i on - i n t hat ‘other’ Gibraltar. And who r em em ber s that classic BBC story a couple of years back, when a coach t r i p of UK pensi oner s on an out i ng t o Belgium ended up in Spain instead despite their growing protests to the utterly impervious driver. He only finally conceded defeat when they pointed out t he r at her t el l i ng r oad si gn: Bi enveni do a España.
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Diversionary tactics Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
APPREHENSIVE Brits living in Spain st i l l f e e l th at M a y ’s botched Brexit deal is better than no deal at all. Spain is understandably concerned that any UK deal could affect Gibraltar but it really isn’t the right moment to go mentioning vetoes. Interestingly, dragging up Gibraltar was always Franco’s go-to tactic when he wanted to deflect attention from domestic affairs. That or a hastily-arranged Madrid-Barça match, preferably in th e c a p i t a l . T h e s e d a y s L a Liga is harder to manipulate so that leaves only Gibraltar. No-one’s suggesting that the president is taking a leaf out of Fran c o ’s b o o k , b u t it n ev er comes amiss to deflect attention from domestic affairs. Does it, Pedro?
Missed opportunity “YOU left us 43 years ago but are more present than ever,” declared Luis Alfonso de Borbon, referring to his great-grandfather shortly before the anniversary of Franco’s death. Son of Franco’s granddaughter, Carmen Martinez Bordiu and Alfonso de Borbon, cousin of the Rey Emeritus Juan Carlos I, Luis Alfonso is Pretender to the French throne and has been encouraged to believe he has some claim on Spain’s. “We continue to remember you and pray for you,” continued the prince who was all of a year old when greatgrandad died. Sounds like we had a lucky escape there.
Made-tomeasure
Camps was acquitted in a Valencian Court by a Valencian jury in a verdict approved by Valencian judges that decided some made-tomeasure togs weren’t a Gurtel bribe. Notes handwritten by the nowimprisoned former PP treasurer Luis Barcenas, who raked in party funding by fair means and foul, refer to a tailor. According to Barcenas during his trial, he made suits for Mariano Rajoy and was paid with black money. Presumably a nice suit is less incriminating than wads of cash in a brown envelope - not so much money-laundering as money-tailoring.
Personality cults
WE could see this one coming a mile off: Albert Rivera wants Ciudadanos and the Partido Popular to support each other, postBOTCHED: Will the deal struck by Theresa May affect Gibraltar? election, to
WHAT is it with suits and the Partido Popular? The former president of the Va l e n c i a n community Francisco
prevent Susana Diaz’s re-election as Andalucia’s regional president. Diaz, if the polls are right, won’t get an overall majority in the December 2 regional elections. She didn’t in 2015, but after a great deal of negotiation finally reached an agreement with Ciudadanos. That’s not going to happen this time, not with Rivera still seething at Pedro Sanchez sneaking into the Moncloa when the PSOE’s poll ratings were at an all-time low and Ciudadanos at their highest ever. And Diaz can’t turn to Teresa Rodriguez, who heads Podemos in Andalucia, owing to the former’s legendary antipathy towards the regional president. In fact, it’s predicted that Rodriguez could do a CUP by demanding Diaz’s head in return for Podemos support. And CUP, remember, saddled Cataluña - and Spain - with Puigdemont after refusing to back Artur Mas’s investiture. That’s one that only December 2 can unravel but how unutterably unfair that politics are currently based on personality cults, not policies.
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4:30am Agatha Christie's Marple 6:15am Judge Judy 6:40am ITV3 Nightscreen 7:00am Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series. 7:45am Jane Eyre 10:00am Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind 11:35am Columbo 1:40pm Hidden Treasure 3:40pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 4:50pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:15am On the Buses 2:40am On the Buses 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.
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7:00am Star Wars: The Last Jedi 9:35am Batman Begins 12:00pm The Dark Knight 2:35pm The Dark Knight Rises 5:25pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi 8:00pm Batman Begins 10:30pm The Dark Knight 1:05am The Dark Knight Rises
5:25am Her Magical Christmas 7:00am Maya the Bee: The Honey Games 8:35am Against the Wild: The Great Elephant Adventure 10:20am Father Figures 12:20pm Lady Bird 2:00pm The Greatest Showman 3:50pm A Very Sordid Wedding 5:50pm Maya the Bee: The Honey Games 7:20pm Lady Bird 9:00pm The Greatest Showman 10:50pm Father Figures 12:50am A Very Sordid Wedding 2:50am Sweet Country 4:50am Her Magical Christmas
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World of Sport The Protectors The Professionals Motorsport UK Road Racing Series ITV Racing: The Opening Show The Car Chasers The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Way West FYI Daily The Way West Hornblower The Gauntlet FYI Daily The Gauntlet Falling Down FYI Daily Falling Down
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License to Drive Beetlejuice Norbit Clueless The Back-Up Plan Snatched The Other Guys The Bounty Hunter The Ugly Truth Snatched The Other Guys Dumb and Dumber 30 Minutes or Less Social Animals
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Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Years Football Countdowns Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games A New Life in Turin Championship Season Review Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football Live Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals: Championship Championship Season Review EFL Goals: Championship Info Not Available EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games
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7:00am Breakfast 9:35am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm My Faith and Me: Cherry Healey 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm FA Cup Final Score 5:05pm Dynasties 6:05pm BBC News 6:20pm BBC London News 6:30pm Countryfile 7:30pm Doctor Who 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Dynasties 10:00pm Little Drummer Girl 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:40am The Women's Football Show 1:15am The Apprentice 2:15am The Apprentice: You're Fired! 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News
4:05am This is BBC Two 7:45am Greatest Gardens 8:15am Great British Garden Revival 9:15am The Instant Gardener 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure 1:30pm Food and Drink 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 8:00pm Britain's Biggest Warship 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm Gun No 6 11:10pm The Mash Report 11:40pm I'll Get This 12:15am Snooker 1:05am Snooker 3:05am Question Time 4:05am Holby City 5:05am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
4:30am This is BBC Four 8:00pm A History of Christianity 9:00pm Tomorrow's World 9:30pm Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death 10:00pm Stop-Motion Heroes: A History of British Animation 11:00pm Animation 2018 A showcase of top animation from the UK's finest new talents. 12:45am Natural World 1:45am Addicted to Sheep 2:45am John Berger: The Art of Looking Documentary exploring the life and work of the late writer and art critic John Berger. 3:40am Stop-Motion Heroes: A History of British Animation 4:40am This is BBC Four
6:45am King of Queens 7:10am King of Queens 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Frasier 9:55am Jamie Cooks Italy 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm Stuart Little 4:05pm Back to the Future Part III 6:25pm The Incredibles 8:35pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Escape to the Chateau 10:00pm A Very British Country House 11:00pm Tin Star 11:55pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:55am Tale of Tales 3:15am The Last Leg 4:10am Mobil 1 the Grid 4:35am Big House, Little House 5:30am Food Unwrapped
8:50am Ben 10 9:10am The Bagel and Becky Show 9:30am Spy School 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Doc Martin 11:30am Midsomer Murders 1:25pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:35pm The X Factor 3:30pm Paul O'grady: For the Love of Dogs 4:00pm The Chase 5:00pm Tenable 6:00pm How to Spend it Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield 7:00pm ITV Evening News 7:15pm ITV News London 7:30pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 8:30pm The X Factor 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:20pm ITV News 11:35pm David Walliams Presents...Revenge of Alright on the Night 12:35am Football Genius
7:15am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:40am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:10am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:05pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 2:05pm Celebrity Catchphrase 3:05pm You've Been Framed! 3:40pm You've Been Framed! 4:05pm Jack Frost 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Jack Frost 6:10pm Shrek the Halls 6:40pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 7:40pm FYI Daily 7:45pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 8:45pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 9:45pm FYI Daily 9:50pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 10:50pm Family Guy 11:20pm I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp 12:25am Family Guy
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Teleshopping On the Buses Heartbeat Heartbeat Bertie and Elizabeth Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Santa Claus Columbo: Death Hits the Jackpot Endeavour Agatha Christie's Poirot Vera Chicago Lucan Road to Avonlea Sara, Felix and Rachel Lynde are trapped in a smallpox quarantine with old man Abraham. Road to Avonlea Murder, She Wrote
Teleshopping The Professionals The Professionals Quincy, M.E. Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Way West FYI Daily The Way West The War Wagon FYI Daily The War Wagon Made in Britain Hornblower Killer Elite FYI Daily Killer Elite Training Day FYI Daily Training Day Minder ITV4 Nightscreen
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6:15am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 9:20am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 9:35am Made in Chelsea 10:35am Don't Tell the Bride 11:40am Thunderbirds 1:30pm We're Going on a Bear Hunt 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Young Sheldon 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 10:50pm The Inbetweeners 11:25pm The Inbetweeners 11:55pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25am The Big Bang Theory 12:50am Tattoo Fixers 1:55am Gogglebox
6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 8:00am Total Goals 8:30am Live European Tour Golf 12:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 3:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 5:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Live NFL: Sunday A match from the NFL. 10:00pm Live NFL: Sunday A match from the NFL. 1:45am My Icon 2:00am My Icon 2:10am Live NFL: Sunday NFC West rivals Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers meet at CenturyLink Field in the NFL.
8:55am Charlie's Angels 10:40am Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 12:40pm Thor: Ragnarok 2:55pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 5:15pm Avatar 8:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 10:15pm John Wick: Chapter Two 12:20am Gone in 60 Seconds 2:25am The Accountant
7:00am Against the Wild: The Great Elephant Adventure 8:50am Maya the Bee: The Honey Games 10:20am Wonder Wheel 12:05pm The Greatest Showman Showstopping musical biopic about legendary 19thcentury circus entrepreneur PT Barnum. 2:05pm Maya the Bee: The Honey Games 3:35pm Lady Bird 5:25pm Against the Wild: The Great Elephant Adventure 7:10pm Wonder Wheel 9:00pm The Greatest Showman 10:50pm Lady Bird 12:30am Father Figures 2:40am A Very Sordid Wedding 4:50am Top Ten Show, the 2018
12:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Championship Season Review 2:00pm Championship Season Review 3:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 3:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 5:00pm A New Life in Turin 5:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:30pm A New Life in Turin 6:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm Football's Greatest 9:00pm Championship Season Review 10:00pm Football's Greatest 10:30pm Football's Greatest 11:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 12:00am Info Not Available
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5:00am Social Animals 6:30am Black Panther: Special 7:00am Airplane! 8:35am Groundhog Day 10:25am The Bachelors 12:15pm You've Got Mail 2:20pm Bad Teacher 4:05pm This is the End 6:00pm Miss Congeniality 7:55pm You've Got Mail 10:00pm Bad Teacher 11:45pm This is the End 1:40am Happy Gilmore
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Richard Shanley THE festive edition of Doctor Who will be shown on New Year’s Day on BBC One instead of Christmas Day for the first time since the drama’s return in 2005. It will be the first Doctor Who episode to debut on January 1 since the second part of David Tennant’s series exit aired on the first day of 2010. Executive producer Chris Chibnall said it would see Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor ‘face a terrifying alien threat.’ The current series - Whittaker’s first - will conclude on December 9. “We’re thrilled to be starting the New Year with a bang on BBC One,” said Chibnall, who promised audiences “an action-packed, hour-long special adventure for all the family.” Charlotte Moore, the BBC’s director of content, said: “We’re delighted the Doctor and her companions will be welcoming BBC One audiences into 2019 with this exciting new episode.” According to the BBC, the seasonal instalment will involve ‘a terrifying evil... from across the centuries of Earth’s history.”
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Doctor Who to skip Christmas Day
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The Christmas Day edition of Doctor Who has been a TV fixture since Christopher Eccleston ushered in the show’s current era. Kylie Minogue, David Morrissey, Katherine Jenkins and Sir Michael Gambon are among the stars who have appeared in previous festive specials. Whittaker’s first full episode attracted a record audience for a new Doctor - 10.9 million viewers - last month.
XMAS REST: The Doctor can put her feet up.
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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Defenders UK 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A Matter of Life and Debt 12:45pm Ill Gotten Gains 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:15pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Best Christmas Food Ever 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Match of the Day 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Nadiya's Asian Odyssey 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You
8:30am Family Cooking Showdown 9:30am The Week in Parliament 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Snooker 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Babies: Their Wonderful World 11:00pm People Just Do Nothing 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Snooker 1:05am Snooker 3:05am The Apprentice 4:05am Countryfile 5:00am This is BBC Two
6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News 12:05am ITV News London 12:20am Serial Killer with Piers Morgan 1:15am Jackpot247
9:55am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 11:30am Planet's Got Talent 12:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:05pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm American Dad! 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp
4:40am This is BBC Four 8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm University Challenge Series featuring teams of distinguished graduates. 9:00pm Hidden Wales with Will Millard 10:00pm The Treasures of Ancient Rome 11:00pm Ireland's Wild River: The Mighty Shannon Documentary about the longest river in the British Isles. 12:00am Long Shadow 1:00am The Last Days of Steam 2:00am Constable: A Country Rebel 3:00am Hidden Wales with Will Millard 4:00am The Treasures of Ancient Rome 5:00am This is BBC Four
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Murder, She Wrote Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Heartbeat The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Agatha Christie's Poirot The Royal Heartbeat Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Inspector Morse Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Poirot Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Liverpool 1 ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping
9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm The Simpsons 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm A New Life in the Sun 2:05pm My Family Secrets Revealed 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 9:00pm Liam Bakes 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm 24 Hours in A&E 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Emergency Helicopter Medics 1:10am Ramsay's Hotel Hell 2:00am Alone at Home
8:45am Peppa Pig 8:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:05am Paw Patrol 9:25am Floogals 9:40am Digby Dragon 9:50am Shimmer and Shine 10:05am The Secret Life of Puppies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Christmas in Evergreen 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm The Mistletoe Promise 4:00pm A Holiday Wish Come True 5:45pm 5 News at 5 6:00pm Friends 6:30pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Gallagher Premiership Rugby Highlights 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Warship: Life at Sea 11:00pm The Real Narcos UK: London's Most Bloody 12:05am Enter the Dragon
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Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Club Rep Wars The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Naked Attraction
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11:00am Braven 12:40pm Once Upon a Time in Mexico 2:30pm Collateral Damage 4:30pm Kong: Skull Island 6:30pm Marvel's Avengers Assemble 9:00pm Troy 11:45pm The Dark Tower 1:25am Beverly Hills Cop 3:15am Beverly Hills Cop II 5:05am Pele: Birth of a Legend
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Her Magical Christmas Maya the Bee: The Honey Games Wonder Wheel The Greatest Showman Showstopping musical biopic about legendary 19th-century circus entrepreneur PT Barnum. Lady Bird Maya the Bee: The Honey Games Bomb City Wonder Wheel Lady Bird The Greatest Showman Bomb City A Very Sordid Wedding Sweet Country Her Magical Christmas
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Teleshopping The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Ironside Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special First Blood FYI Daily First Blood Inside Man FYI Daily Inside Man The Protectors Motorsport UK Teleshopping
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That's Not Me Moana: Special Made of Honour Weird Science The Terminal Girls Trip Role Models Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 6:45pm The Terminal 9:00pm Girls Trip 11:10pm Role Models 1:00am Hot Tub Time Machine
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Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games A New Life in Turin Football Years Championship Season Review One2eleven One2eleven SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Countdowns A New Life in Turin EFL Greatest Games Championship Season Review Football's Greatest Football Countdowns One2eleven A New Life in Turin Football Years Football Countdowns Football's Greatest Football Countdowns Soccer Am Best Bits Football The Debate - Live SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Soccer Am Best Bits
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ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Judge Rinder's Crime Stories How to Spend it Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! ITV News ITV News London Britain's Busiest Airport - Heathrow Lethal Weapon
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This is BBC Two The Best Christmas Food Ever Bargain Hunt MasterChef: The Professionals BBC News at 9 Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live Snooker Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Richard Osman's House of Games Strictly: It Takes Two Celebrity Antiques Road Trip MasterChef: The Professionals School I'll Get This Newsnight NFL Snooker Snooker Made in Great Britain Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk This is BBC Two
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by Pete Woodall THERE are many Brits living in Spain, their status ‘under the radar,’ non-residents living here permanently. Happy long term ‘touristas’ with cars, guitars, horses, houses and internet TV. Although technically illegal, generally they do no harm, they are givers not takers. Many ‘illegals’ but not all are UK pensioners or Brits enjoying early retirement, contributing to the local economy with their weekly shop, buying coffees and meals in restaurants. Some have private medical, others wing it on their EHIC but according to the rules for Spanish residency they are not legally resident. They do this by bending the EU freedom of movement regulations, just wave your British passport use the EU/EEA citizens line at the airport and no one checks. However if Brexit comes to pass this could all change. Potentially it will be just like it is for visiting Australians or Canadians and some other non EU/EEA citizens. No more easy
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Living under the radar PASSPORT: An EU entry and exit stamp from Malaga airport.
EU/EEA line at the airport, but a nice entry stamp in your non EU British passport. Basically such dated stamps allows the bearer entry into the EU Schengen zone for a period of 90 days in any 180 days period. Similar to visiting the USA, by day 91 you’re expected to be out. That is out of the entire Schengen zone not just Spain. Holiday over and no return until the ‘90 days in any 180 days pe-
riod’ is over. Schengen visas are rarely extended and overstay often punished. Although reportedly less so in southern Europe than in the north. Similar rules reinforced by the E u r o p e a n Tr a v e l I n f o r m a t i o n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) in 2021 could soon apply to the British and as EU freedom of movement and the corresponding restrictions are usually EU wide this would logically cover the entire Schengen
area from Portugal to Finland. So no border runs to Portugal or Gibraltar to get your passport stamped and return to ‘su casita’ the next day. Of course if you’re retired you could go to the UK or Morocco for three months and then return here for 90 days and then go back to the UK etc. Shifts, three months in - three months out but let’s face it, your pot plants are going to look pretty sad, your pool will probably turn green
but not from envy and your relatives might get a tad fed up with your new nomadic arrangements. Hedging your bets, regardless of the outcome from the events that started in June 2016, retired or otherwise if you like it here but you’re living “‘under the radar,’ high time to be sorting out your residency papers, documenting your EU rights and getting your EU feet under the EU table while you still can.
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Oh! Beautiful Benidorm OH what a year it has been! We started it in Palm Beach, Florida and finished it in Benidorm! Having seen how the other half lives, we thought of seeing the remaining half! Benidorm gained its reputation from an English TV series, as a cheap and cheerful Spanish resort where the Brits, beer louts and all sorts go for all-inclusive sunshine holidays in Europe. But earlier this year, we saw a TV documentary by Alex Polizzi featuring Benidorm based on a personal visit and I was truly captivated and intrigued by it as she named it Spectacular Spain! To celebrate our joint birthdays this time around I suggested to Clive that we go for a ‘tongue in cheek’ celebration and head to Benidorm to see it for ourselves. Reluctant to agree at first, he eventually succumbed, ready to be disappointed or as he says ‘to take it all with a pinch of salt.’ Five hours drive later, we had reached our destination! ...And suddenly, we’re in a different Spain, with skyscrapers stretched along miles of seafront something normally not existing on
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NO matter whether you are Leave, Remain or Just Very Bored of Tunbridge Wells, news that David Cameron fancied returning to frontline politics as Foreign Secretary must have had everyone checking it wasn’t April Fool’s Day. Well, he may have been ‘bored s***less’ in his £25,000 ‘writing’ shed these past two years; meanwhile, thanks to his actions, most of the country’s been scared s***less. Cameron returning to politics would be like the deserting rat returning to the ship it tried to scuttle. Thanks, but no thanks! But why ‘bored s***less’? Didn’t Profumo retire to a soup kitchen? Yes, there’s a lot of good
RETURN?: It appears David Cameron would like to be Foreign Secretary.
Benidorm sometimes gets a bad press, but intrigued by a TV documentary Nena Jacques decided to find out for herself…
BENIDORM: A different Spain.
GREAT TIME: Nena and Clive loved Benidorm. Spanish coastlines. But it does in Benidorm. And surprisingly we discovered the summer-time beer louts were replaced by groups doing Tai Chi and open air Yoga on the beach. There was even a Spanish chorus practis-
ing in one corner of the promenade where even strolling sun-worshippers joined in the enchanting Spanish lyrics. Clive booked us in a hotel for three nights B and B and each day we just happily sat in the Benidorm
Old Town soaking up the glorious sunshine in a lofty square overlooking the whole stretch of Benidorm. No photo can give justice to this magnificent setting. And for our birthday celebration finale, we went for a Dinner and
Stay in your shed, David! Didn’t you do enough damage first time round? work out there a bored ex-politician could do. Like teaching, charity work or one of the caring services. Alternatively, give him a one-way ticket and install him as Governor of Bermuda. Even better: South Georgia - all those penguins to talk to. Admittedly, when bored, who hasn’t occasionally thought of some wheeze or other to while away the time? Foreign Secretary, yep, that’d do it. Or maybe a diplomat, helping out a bit with trade deals in nice warm countries. Or Governor of the Bank of England. Basically, it sounds as though Cameron decided to run a return to politics up the flagpole to see who’d salute it. Then, seeing the negative reaction he denied
everything. Not a very convincing performance but ’twas ever thus with him. Having made the worst political decision of modern times, authorising a referendum on EU membership, he wanted to come back and make a spectacular pig’s ear of things once again. He alone is responsible for the bitter divisions within his own party. He backed a vote he didn’t need to have, then ‘scuttled off’ when things went belly up. A final thought: couldn’t he have a second bromance with Clegg over at err, Facepage? He’d be paid loads and he’d think he was doing something worthwhile. It wouldn’t let him do any real harm and the UK would be free of him in frontline politics. A win-win for everyone! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.no ra-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
Show at the Benidorm Palace where the show could equally be in par with those in Chicago or Las Vegas (sorry no pictures allowed inside the palace and during the show). Truly spectacular and the service was excellent! I am so glad we visited Benidorm and had a memorable birthday. Lots of people call Benidorm the Chicago of Spain or Las Vegas of Spain but in my opinion and personal experience, it is ‘almost’ the Miami of Spain. I agree with Alex Polizzi, indeed it is truly Splendid! And oh!.... everyone speaks English in Benidorm, mostly with British accents. I also strongly suggest not to visit it during the peak of summer.
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Where is their refund? We sold our house in September of last year and had to pay €3,500 tax even though we had sold at a loss of more than €50,000. We were told that we were due a full tax refund on this amount. Our solicitor told us we should have the refund by Christmas but it did not come. We contacted him in February and he told us the delay was the fault of the Spanish tax agency. We are still waiting after 14 months. Is this right? J C W (Costa Blanca) It appears that you David Searl sold your Spanish You and the Law property as non-resident in Spain owners. This requires the buyer to withhold 3 per cent of the purchase price, which is paid to Spain’s tax agency on Form 211 as a guaranty against your liability to capital gains tax on your profit. Since you made no profit, you have no capital gains tax, and this deposit will be refunded to you. The Tax Agency has promised to make these returns in 90 days. Hah! Many non-resident sellers share your problem. About all you can do is to take your Form 211 to the tax office and complain.
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Whatever happened to audible movies? CHARADE: Why aren’t movies audible any more?
Barry Duke IT’S been years since I’ve watched films in which the dialogue isn’t drowned out by deafening musical scores or distracting background noises. Not being able to hear the words of conversations that are key to a movie’s plot is incredibly frustrating, and recently I seriously began to think that my ears were packing up. But before booking a hearing test at my local pharmacy I did a little experiment that involved dipping into my prized collection of vintage movies, many that I haven’t seen in decades. The first that came to hand was the 1963 comedy thriller, ‘Charade,’ starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. It was a sheer delight to watch, not the least because not a single word of the marvellously witty dialogue was lost to my ageing lugholes. I followed this up with Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Some Like it Hot’ (1959), ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’ (1967) with Sidney Poitier, ‘I’m Al-
right Jack’ (1959), starring Peter Sellers and Charlie Chaplin’s ‘A King in New York’ (1957). In each instance the dialogue was crystal clear. So what’s with the voices in modern movies? I ran this question by a number of people over the past few weeks and everyone I spoke to agreed that while specials effects have reached levels of
brilliance never before accomplished in cinematography, cacophonous sound effects make the dialogue barely audible. So why - almost 100 years after the movie industry gave us the gift of talking pictures, the first major feature being Al Jolson’s ‘The Jazz Singer,’ released in 1927 - are so many now struggling hear what the
actors are saying. That this is a serious problem was confirmed in several articles I read on the subject. Simon Drew, writing for the ‘Den of the Geek!’ website in 2010, offered this explanation: ‘Firstly, we’re in an era where film and television shows are putting together very complex surround sound mixes, where backing music sometimes
takes too heavy or loud a role in the audio balance. ‘As such, at the point where an actor is delivering what may or may not be a pivotal line, there’s so much going on elsewhere in the audio mix that you’re onto a bit of a loser from the off … So loud are parts of the mix, that there’s simply too much noise competing for your ears’ attention.’ And Adam Edwards, writing for the ‘Express’ in 2012, said: ‘Talk to anyone and they’ll come up with a long list of films which contained dialogue they couldn’t decipher. ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’? Guilty. ‘Seven’ starring Brad Pitt? What was being said during that deafening rainstorm? ‘Inception’? Couldn’t understand a word. ‘Furthermore when you watch a modern film on TV your finger needs to be hovering permanently over the volume control to get the sound right while most older films have crystalclear dialogue.’ If the film industry had the ingenuity to give us perfectly audible movies almost 100 years ago it’s surely their duty to give us back dialogue we can actually hear. Or if that’s now become a lost art, simply add subtitles.
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Vega Baja full of surprises David Hudson HAVE you wondered why there are pirates in the Moors and Christian parades? It is because the Berber pirates from the island off Santa Pola for centuries plagued the Alicante area and were first to fly the cross bones flag in the middle ages. These pirates were brutal attacking merchant ships, raiding the main land and ransomed wealthy people. If the families did not pay they received the person’s head. Being Muslim they are lumped with Muslims in the parades now. In 1708 Charles III freed 300 Geonese slaves from the Ermir of Tunis and relocated them to the island having first removed the pirates. He named the island Tabarca after the prison that they were held in. That was not the only problem from the sea, in the eighth century Orihuela was raided by Vikings using the River Segura at Guardamar. Over 60 pieces from Orihuela are now in the Copenhagen National Mu-
HISTORY: Moors versus Christians. seum. The ‘giants of the sea’ were stopped when the Moors created a Navy base at Guardamar. Orihuela dates from the Bronze age with 1,000 people living there trading olives, cerels, sheep, cows, pigs and goats throughout the Mediterranean. The area has been occupied by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians. You can easily imagine Hannibal
with his elephants passing San Miguel from Cartagena on to Orihuela turning right to Rome. ‘El Cid’ used this road when driving back the moors from the Aragon kingdom. Look out for the red signs ‘Camino Cid’ from Callosa crossing the Murcia border between the obelisks at Beniel. The Orihuela Castle was the best and strongest in Spain and sits on top
of Saint Michael’s Mount 2,000 feet above sea level. It was originally constructed by Romans to protect the Vega Baja from the Carthaginians. When the Moors arrived at the battlements they were manned by Visigothic King Teodomiro troops and women dressed as soldiers. It was so convincing that it led to the Moors negotiating a pact that allowed Teodomiro to remain King of
the Christians until he died at the age of 70. The Orihuela area covered Alicante, Murcia up to Hellin and Albacete and was the most important city in the south east of the Peninsular. There were three entrances to the large fortified wall and when the Moors took charge they developed the now important city with an irregular layout that pointed to Mecca. The 9th century Zoco Market sold apples, pears, pPomegranates and quinces. The Moors constructed today’s irrigation system using the river Segura. They had 200 square metres of private and public baths that had hot, normal and cold baths. The town included gardens and farms. Under the Moors Orihuela maintained Christianity, Jewish and Islam but the influx of Syrians from Valencia and the restriction to descendants of the Visigoths and Jews made it unbearable. Because of the micro climate and fertile soil the Moors said that ‘Life is always easy in the Vega Baja.’ For more information about the Vega Baja, clasicos600@yahoo.co.uk
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READING your piece (Issue 1742) about t h e 8 5 t h a n n i v e rs a ry o f women b e i n g g i v e n t h e rig h t to vote in Sp a i n , t h e c o u n try h a s clearly c o m e a l o n g w a y s in c e then. In fact I saw a recent study that showed that 58 per cent of women and 46 per cent of men in Spain identify as feminists. Maybe the women’s figure could have been higher, but I was certainly encouraged by the percentage for males. As an ageing expat looking to settle on the Costa del Sol, it gives me s ome c o m f o r t t o th in k th at younger generations are becoming more and more progressive. Of course there are still battles to keep on fighting across the world for women, including equal pay, and I was pleased to read about the recent nationwide protests in Spain against gender violence. Maggie Sowerby
Heavy weather MY husband and I have been living on the Costa del Sol for 16 years now and have loved every minute. We count ourselves lucky to have been able to retire to the sun and take a welcome break from 40 plus years of works. But every winter we hear the same thing; people complaining about the winters in Spain. I do understand the houses here are not always as insulated as they are in the UK and some people do suffer from the cold, but I do wish people would remember how lucky we all are to benefit from blue skies and warm weather most of the year. Mrs Beryl Wilson
Sales farce I READ with interest how many people took part in last week’s annual ‘Black Friday’ stampede. While I understand the enthusiasm for a good bargain, television images of shoppers fighting over products some of which seemed to be barely discounted - left a sour taste in the mouth. Alfred Morrison
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Feminism fight is ongoing WITH EASE: Council’s new tricycles.
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I have a holiday home in the centre of Fuengirola, and flew to Spain last weekend with some friends. As we were walking along the promenade, they were really impressed by the beach and the views, but my mate and his wife also commented on how clean the area is. Minutes later, as we were crossing the road, a female street cleaner turned the corner and mounted the pavement with ease on a brilliant tricycle complete with a small bin. She moved in and around two pillars and seemed happy in her job. My Spanish isn’t great but I managed to talk a bit to her, and asked about the cleaning machine. She said it was new. That it was electric, easy to use and made her job quicker and easier. Brilliant idea.
IN the words of Kenneth Wolstenholme at the end of the 1966 World Cup Final, ‘They think it’s all over’ but in reality it’s not. Mrs May has obtained the agreement of the 27 European Leaders to her proposed Brexit deal, which was probably the easiest part of her attempt to settle the divorce in a manner which she and her advisers believe is in the best interest of the UK. She immediately wrote an open letter to the British people encouraging them to pull together and support the deal, which on the face of things seems fine but in reality is empty rhetoric. What counts now is approval or rejection by Parliament and the people realistically have no say in this whatsoever unless there is a general election. The fact is that with a minority government which is in itself split, the Prime Minister will be trying to persuade many of her MPs as possible to vote in favour of the deal, but with the Labour Party currently indicating that it will vote against as well as the Northern Irish DUP, the likelihood of approval being obtained is frankly remote. Jacob Rees Mogg didn’t manage to obtain enough letters to demand a vote of no confidence in Mrs May but if by December 12 (B-DAY), the deal is voted down, it’s a reasonable expectation that there could be a leadership tussle and certainly another call for a snap election from Labour. A second referendum would be welcomed by many but is highly unlikely and even if the Brexit deal does struggle through Parliament, it still has to be approved by the European Council and the European Parliament.
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Marches against gender violence in Spain Gender violence only exists because women have the upper hand in the courts… sad but true… Sean
Decomposing body discovered on beach in southern Spain It is a sad fact that many more are going to be discovered unless the invasion from sub-saharan Africa stops. PM
Diversity - Bah! Humbug So glad someone wrote something on this, I LOVE IT, 10 OUT OF 10. Edgar
BENIDORM SHOCK: Watch Danny Tetley elimated from ITV’s X Factor Danny was a lovely singer, I knew him very well. I hope he stays off the coke though, it’s not good for his voice! Stuart Mark
NO MENTION: Gibraltar not in EU draft Brexit statement ahead of Sunday’s summit amidst Spain veto threat Sñr Sanchez is being a bit presumptious. Spain does not have a power of veto in the EU. He should also remember that he is not an elected prime minister merely one
COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE brought about in the senate. He has yet to win an election, so whilst he is swanning around the world being the ‘statesman’ perhaps he should look to giving the Spanish people the chance of voting for him or not. Neil There is no mention of the Isle of Wight either. Nor of the Shetland Islands. They are all part of the UK and its Dependant Territories. PM
Dog attack leaves mother and daughter dead in Spain I hope they haven’t ruled out cruelty by the owners. I’ve seen the way some people treat their animals and it’s not usual for these dogs to be vicious. That being said, I wouldn’t wish this kind of death on anyone. Annie It is never the dog... it is the wrong owner of these beautiful creatures. Siobahn
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DIRECT HIT: Photo and video roundup after torrential rain and thunderstorms strike south of Spain In the UK they would probably respond with a hose pipe ban. PM
Illegal hunting traps found in southern Spain Laws? who gives a damn. He’s just ‘unlucky’ being caught. Wyn
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Pat yourself on the back for all of your efforts of recent weeks. Looking back just a few months, would you have thought so much progress could be made? Because of your efforts, home life is enhanced and you are more appreciated. Give yourself a break at the weekend and do something with a loved one that you have not done together for some time.
As the saying goes, ‘no one ever said it would be easy’. In the past few months you have found this to be true. Hard work is not alien to you, but there is a point where you want to shout ‘enough’. It may be business or home life needs some rearranging, or that someone is moving job and the routine is severely disrupted.
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Rarely has your mind been as sharp as it is at the moment. There have been some awkward and downright bad periods in the recent past, but this week everything falls into place. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For all of the things that you want to do, there are three others that you wish to do. Maybe they are waiting for their own time to come. During the course of this week you will be thinking of what the future could hold, even though dealing with practical issues. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When it isn’t possible to change something, often it is just as effective to rearrange it. That is the solution which comes to you this week. Instead of being frustrated at a delay, try changing the conditions or times. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When we have long-standing friendships, these are often taken for granted and yet often we could make so much more of them.
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Cryptic Across 1 A bird’s complaint (6) 4 Scottish children playing in bars (6) 9 Manage to continue making capital in Myanmar (7) 10 Lad in charge of audio reception (5) 11 Porter right on his toes (5) 12 Or expel silly prospect (7) 13 Underground building isn’t cleaned (11) 18 Female with pride loses in novel (7) 20 Fruit begins another pleasant picnic, let's eat (5) 22 Photos of fractures? (5) 23 Bright team leader Adrian is badly beaten up (7) 24 Upset some Mossad denigrators (6) 25 Points to Rene being calm (6) Down 1 Discover star, zany jungle character (6) 2 Cowboy’s home cooking appliance? (5) 3 Reduce exotic hornets (7) 5 A funny pose for a Greek author (5) 6 Hit by a vehicle, and not cared for (3-4)
7 No Clue 8 Makes any censures pointless (11) 14 Fierce killer possibly paroled (7) 15 It’s time totter goes after rubbish (7)
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16 A follower endures explosions (6) 17 Fellow the French say is kind (6) 19 Lee is unusual name for girl (5) 21 Tool found in quiet country road? (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents V and 20 represents B, so fill in V every time the figure 16 appears and B every time the figure 20 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 Nose of a mammal (9) 5 Push against gently (5) 7 Not drunk (5) 9 Expensive (4) 10 Large artillery gun, usually on wheels (6) 12 Scandinavian kingdom (6) 13 Counterfeit (4) 15 Wireless (5) 16 Free from dirt or impurities (5) 18 Concerning (9)
Down 1 Writing implement (3) 2 Do what one is told (4) 3 Unconcerned (6) 4 Odd (7) 6 Blind alley (4,3) 8 Strip of cloth for winding round an injury (7) 9 Be worthy of (7) 11 Be owned by (6) 14 Mark left by wound (4) 17 Old or over-worked horse (3)
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Across 1 Acantilados (6) 4 To suck (6) 9 Royalty (7) 10 Guante (5) 11 Por delante (5) 12 Veal (7) 13 Stepbrother (11) 18 To bet (gamble) (7) 20 Stage (phase) (5) 22 Molestar (5) 23 Fuera (de edificio, objeto, indicando posición) (7) 24 Rayos (de rueda) (6) 25 Farm (6)
Down 1 To load (6) 2 Imagen (5) 3 Libertad (7) 5 Home (5) 6 To provide (7) 7 Wheels (6) 8 Sala de espera (7,4) 14 Angry (7) 15 Más dulce (7) 16 Blankets (6) 17 Bathtub (6) 19 Estos (5) 21 Aeroplane (5)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Wizard 2 Delete 3 Alkali 4 Beaten 5 Cerium 6 Pupate 7 Cereal 8 Pulpit 9 Detent 10 Empire 11 Tedium 12 Retain 13 Deceit 14 Notice 15 Stream 16 Cheesy 17 Casein 18 Apache 19 Temper.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case M) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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• Very good: 49 • Excellent: 63
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
Average: 8 Good: 11 Very good: 16
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cede cere clue cred crud cued curd cure curl duce ecru puce ceded cered clued creed creel creep crepe crude cruel cupel cured deuce educe lucre ulcer creped cuddle curdle curled deduce deuced educed reduce curdled reduced preclude PRECLUDED
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QUICK Across: 1 Chaos, 4 Flats, 7 Modernise, 8 Sell, 10 Depart, 12 Claret, 13 Wept, 16 Brigadier, 18 Argue, 19 Eager.
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1 Beset, 4 Beggars, 8 Granary, 9 There, 10 Sing sing, 11 Bath, 13 Carpet, 14 Madrid, 17 Sole, 19 Notaries, 22 Leave, 23 Beehive, 24 Suspect, 25 Sores.
1 Fresa, 4 Piscina, 8 Equator, 9 Arena, 10 Retratos, 11 Como, 13 Correr, 14 Mezcla, 17 Deal, 19 Mattress, 22 Nurse, 23 Agencia, 24 Streams, 25 Shape.
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1 Bogus, 2 Spanner, 3 Transfer, 4 Beyond, 5 Gate, 6 Akela, 7 Seethed, 12 Manatees, 13 Castles, 15 Rainier, 16 Combat, 18 Loads, 20 Steps, 21 Pele.
1 Freir, 2 Eructar, 3 Anteayer, 4 Parrot, 5 Soak, 6 Ileso, 7 Amapola, 12 Feathers, 13 Cadenas, 15 Ciencia, 16 Salads, 18 Abrir, 20 Spade, 21 Beca.
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QUIZ: THE BEAUTIES AND THE BEASTS 1. In 1956, which peninsula in South Wales became the first area in the United Kingdom to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? 2. In 1977, which African dictator declared himself: ‘Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea’ and ‘Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa’? 3. In which 1999 film directed by Sam Mendes, did Kevin Spacey star as Lester Burnham, a 42-year-old advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter’s best friend, Angela (Mena Suvari)? 4. On the TV game show The Chase, what is the real name of the ‘chaser’ nicknamed the Beast? 5. Released in 1984, Building the Perfect Beast was the second solo studio album by which member of the Eagles? 6. What creature did the Scottish poet Robert Burns describe as a ‘wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim’rous beastie’ in a 1785
poem? 7. Which English romantic poet wrote the 1818 poem Endymion that begins with the line ‘A thing of beauty is a joy for ever’? 8. Which left-wing Labour politician is nicknamed the Beast of Bolsover? 9. Who composed the ballet The Sleeping Beauty, which premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg on January 15, 1890? 10. Who was the author of the novel Black Beauty, first published in 1877? Not a lot of people know that... the last, often misquoted, lines of the classic 1933 film King Kong are: (Police Lieutenant) ‘Well, Denham, the airplanes got him.’ (Carl Denham) ‘Oh no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.’
Answers: 1. GOWER peninsula, 2. Idi AMIN, 3. AMERICAN BEAUTY, 4. Mark LABBETT, 5. Don HENLEY, 6. MOUSE (To a Mouse, on Turning Her Up in Her Nest With the Plough), 7. John KEATS, 8. Dennis SKINNER, 9. Pyotr ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY, 10. Anna SEWELL.
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• Don Cheadle, Actor; November 29, 54 hosting television show Lip Sync Battle This Boogie Nights star has carved out a alongside LL Cool J on American network successful career taking part in some of Paramount. The stunner has been married to Hollywood’s biggest franchises. As well as roles musician John Legend since 2013 and the pair share a son and a daughter. in Ocean’s Eleven, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Christine Teigen. • Sarah Silverman, Comedian; December 1, Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War, Cheadle 48 has also starred in cult classics, Devil in a Blue Dress, Perhaps one of America’s most famous female Out of Sight, and Traffic. comedians, Sarah Silverman has been gracing the standup circuit, television, films and radio for almost 30 years. • Chrissy Teigen, Model; November 30, 33 Model turned cookbook author Chrissy Teigen first set Her comedy often addresses controversial topics, pulses racing as a Sports Illustrated model, debuting in including racism, sexism, religion and politics, earning the magazine’s annual swimsuit edition in 2010. Teigen her notoriety and critical success alike. The comedian is a frequent star on American show Saturday Night Live. still models but most recently has found wider acclaim
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• Britney Spears, Singer; December 2, 37 This pop starlet has been one of the world’s most famous singers since her 1999 hit Baby One More Time. Follow up success with 2000 album Oops!... I Did It Again helped make her the best-selling teenage artist of all time. Her colourful personal life also helped catapult Britney to fame, dating fellow celebrities such as Justin Timberlake. • Ozzy Osbourne, Singer; December 2, 70 Beloved around the world for his off-stage antics as much as for his music, everyone’s favourite ageing rocker Ozzy Osbourne first rose to fame in 1970’s band Black Sabbath. After leaving the band in 1979, Osbourne went on to have solo success, releasing 11 studio albums. He has since starred in a series of reality TV shows.
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THE debut novel by writer Susan Bernhard, Winter Loon, ‘reminds us of how great a burden the past can be, the toll it exacts, and the freedom that comes from letting it go.’ When 15-year-old Wes Ballot is cruelly abandoned by his father after his mother tragically drowns in a frozen lake in the United States, he is sent to live with his cold-hearted grandparents. Staying in his mother’s old bedroom, surrounded by her things, and waiting for his father to return, Wes finds comfort in the friendship of a local girl whose own mother died a brutal death. As the weather thaws, so too emerge hidden family secrets. As violence erupts, Wes is forced to begin searching for his father, and digging up the truth about his mother, a search that takes him back to the frozen lake where she died. Winter Loon captures one adolescent’s struggle to come to terms with his family’s path, and create a brighter future for himself.
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1804 - High power Napoleon is crowned Napoleon I, the first emperor of France in 1,000 years. Pope Pius VII handed the emperor his crown, which he placed on his own head. 1918 - New state Weeks after the end of the First World War, a new state is declared in Belgrade, Serbia. Following the defeat of the great Austrian and German empires, came the success of the ‘Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.’ 1933 - Cheers Prohibition ends at 5.32pm after Utah became the 36th state to overturn legislation making it illegal to sell or buy alcohol. 1947 - Divides drawn Following the end of the Second World War, the newly-formed United Nations voted to split Palestine and create an independent Jewish state; Israel. 1950 - Allied help United States troops made a desparate attempt to retreat from North Korea after Chinese soldiers flooded the region, supporting their North Korean allies. Around 150,000 troops from South Korea, America and other UN nations were killed in the conflict. 1991 - Hostage freed Long-term hostage, Terry Anderson, was freed in Lebanon after 2,454 days in captivity. Anderson had been chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press when he was kidnapped during the country’s brutal civil war.
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PERFECT for those long winter nights, Operation Finale follows a secret team tasked with hunting down those responsible for the Holocaust after the end of the Second World War. The group set their sights on former Nazi high command, many of whom have fled to South America. Of particular interest is Adolph Eichmann, one former officer who remains particularly elusive. The team’s search will teach them about the horrors of the Holocaust, and themselves. Starring Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Melanie Laurent, Lior Raz and Nick Kroll. Operation Finale is directed by Chris Weitz, released on December 4.
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Health for your feet: come to visit our podiatrist Stefanie Aarnes in Clinica Britannia
Preparing your skin before the Xmas holidays CHRISTMAS is the most anticipated time of the year and now that you’re only a few weeks away from the day when you will be reunited with loved ones, have you taken the time to assess if your beauty routine is able to keep up with your needs? Although Christmas is a lovely season, there are also changes in the weather that can be detrimental to your skin and much worse, affect your overall look. And if you are one of the people who hasn’t switched yet to a new beauty routine that is suited for the season, you may already be dealing with skin and beauty issues that you’ll definitely want to get rid of especially, in time for the celebrations that are definitely happening in December. SO, HOW DO YOU START? Getting your glow back doesn’t happen overnight. But we want to make it easy for you. We have prepared a beauty transformation guide that can restore your glow in less than one month. Now is the time to get rid of dead skin cells, and fill the newborn cells with vitamins, amino acids and let the skin to glow. One very easy step to do this is by starting with a very light chemical peel, and you give your skin freedom to breathe again. Follow up with a rich tissue mask, that lets your skin absorb the ingredients easier. Simple, but very effective steps! For more information and prices, please contact us on Derma Clinic Spain. Also follow us on Facebook or Instagram for our monthly discounts and offers.
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OBVIOUSLY the foot plays a crucial part in the process of walking, and often suffers as a result of poor function. This inefficient function can result in foot conditions such as corns and calluses, painful toe nails, pain in the ball of the foot, the arch, the ankle, or in the heel. Less obvious, but very important, is the fact that inefficient foot function has an influence on other parts of the body. A small structural or functional imbalance in the foot may often cause no foot pain at all.
It may however have an effect that can cause problems in the ankles, knees, hips and back, essentially all parts of the body that are connected to the feet by the skeleton. This may show itself as pain, instability, restricted movement, or in some cases just fatigue. Podiatrists can also often detect serious health problems that may otherwise go unnoticed, because a number of diseases manifest first through symptoms of the lower extremities (ie diabetes, arthritis, neurological disorders, heart disease, kidney disease and
Mrs Stefanie Aarnes, Podiatrist. liver disease). Regular foot care can make sure your feet stay healthy. With proper detec-
tion, intervention, and care, most foot and ankle problems can be lessened or prevented.
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Colours of the rainbow HAIR colour trends have changed drama tic a lly ove r the ye a rs ; from the auburn updos of the 1940’s, to the 1960’s baby blondes and the gothic dark tresses of the 1980’s and 1990’s. But 2019 is set to bring in a w hole hos t of ne w ha ir trends in a kaleidoscope of colours. H a ir e xpe rts a t C os mopolitan.com claim the pre vious fa s hion for, ‘ros e -gold highlights , fiery reds, and icy platinum shades… will soon be replaced by a whole new line-up,’ with shade such as ‘ash grey’ and ‘strawberry honey,’ making waves. The website says, ‘classic chestnut hues will get a subtle upgra de c ome 2019, thanks to face-framing, light-brown highlights.’ Other softer tones will include pastel pink, which was already seen as far back as last year on celebrity Kylie Jenner. Pastel greens, blues, purples and yellows will also make an appearance next year, and can be worn using a semi-permanent tint for those who don’t wish to fully commit to the trend.
the site. This colour requires high maintenance, however, so it is advisable to use colour-preservi ng sham poos and condi t i oner s and use a UV protection hair spray to prevent the sun fading your hair colour. For those who pref er a l i ght er l ook, baby blonde will be back on trend next year, with a natural, sun-bleached look making a comeback. Thi s f ashi on veer s away f r om t he i ci er blonde look of recent years towards the natural warm lightness of BABY BLONDE: Is back on trend in 2019. hai r f r esh f r om t he beach. A sophisticated look in fashion next year will be for muted copper hi ghl i ght s over chocol at e brown hair. This look is both soft and elegant and will suit most skin tones, Another way to wear pastels without particularly warmer ones. committing to a full head of colour is A blonde version of the trend is using highlights, or by just dying the ‘ s t r a w b e r r y h o n e y, ’ w h i c h i s d e tips or underside of the hair. scribed as, ‘the perfect middle ground At the other end of the colour specbetween golden blonde and vibrant trum is the trend for inky black shades, copper.’ ‘the glossier, the better,’ according to
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Yoga for your face MOST of know stretching exercises such as pilates and yoga can promise impressive results, from toned muscles and glowing skin to extra flexibility. But did you know you can now fake your way to that post-yoga glow, using a technique one make-up artist is calling ‘Yoga Skin’? Renowned make-up artist Sara Hill, who has worked with the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Grace Jones, has said the trend for facial massage is set to become the biggest beauty innovation of 2019 and is the key to ‘hyper-dewy, real skin.’ Hill says her technique, which has already amassed more than 98,000 views online, uses a mixture of different products combined with
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YOGA SKIN: Promises glowing skin.
FIRE: Alcohol-soaked towels are set on fire.
More than just a glow facial massage to create, ‘plump, fresh, pinchable skin, it’s irresistible.’ She describes the finished result as giving you a ‘glow that looks as fresh and juicy as if you’ve just stepped out of a yoga studio.’ The make-up artists’ ninestep technique begins by cleansing and prepping their skin as normal before applying a small layer of siliconefree primer and allowing it to sink in. Next, mix three or four drops of a water-based, medium coverage foundation with one drop of facial oil and one drop of strobe cream of liquid highlighter. Hill claims for an extra gleam, you can add in one small
drop of a glow product. Next, begin massaging the mixture into your skin using warm hands. This helps to get the circulation flowing, which in turn relaxes the face, helps with lymphatic drainage and helps your make-up base sit better. Hill recommends building up coverage of the mixture until you are happy with the look, leaving a few minutes between layers to allow it to settle in. Finally, add a small amount of concealer to any areas which need extra coverage, for example under the eyes, around the nostrils or over blemishes. Sara told the MailOnline, “this look celebrates real skin
in its natural beauty and we think it’s a great look for winter, adding layers of hydration to dry skin.” She added it is possible to finish off the look with a natural finish, explaining, “you can lightly powder to set concealer, or set your face overall with powder, using a small fluffy brush or a puff just remember to keep the powder to a minimum so the look stays sheer.” She went on, “add cream blush and cream bronzer for a really healthy, fresh glow. If you want to finish the look with a setting spray, make sure it’s an alcohol-free formula to add further hydration to the skin.”
BEAUTY enthusiasts in Vietnam are going to the extreme of setting their faces on fire to preserve their youth. While few healthcare centres in the country have been licensed to use fire therapy in medical treatment, some spas and beauty salons in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, still advertise the service to cure thousands of illnesses and rejuvenate skin. Bringing an open flame near the delicate facial skin hardly seems a safe way to achieve health and beauty results. In fact, some creams and soaps have been banned because they cause irritation and inflammation to the skin. Yet, men and women are allowing therapists to cover their faces with alcohol-soaked towels which are then set alight and kept on the skin for 30 seconds to one minute. The flame is then put out by placing a second dry towel over the first. The bizarre technique, which costs up to €10, reportedly helps with a variety of health problems such as headaches, sleeplessness, muscular pain and digestive system issues. But Vietnamese doctors and experts warn that undergoing the treatment at unlicensed or substandard facilities could threaten customers’ health and cause burns or asphyxiation.
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Cryptic symbols revealed AS we become increasingly smart about the ingredients in beauty products, we spend more time scrutinising the labels of our creams, shampoos and other essentials. But what do all of those little symbols on the side and bottom of our products really mean? Possibly the easiest to decipher is the number, for example ‘6’, followed by the letter ‘m’ for months. This is the PAO; period after opening. The symbol identifies the length of time after a product has been opened, in which it should be used. A flame symbol means what’s inside is flammable, and should be kept away from high heat and flames at all times. It is more commonly seen on bottles of hairspray, deodorant and nail polish remover because of the alcohol and propellant gas in these products. Space on the exterior packaging can be limited, so manufacturers put additional information on a leaflet or insert. This is why you
MOBIUS LOOP: This means the product packaging can be recycled. may see a symbol of a hand pointing to a booklet. The Mobius Loop means the packaging can be recycled, but
not necessarily made from recycled materials. Sometimes there is a number inside it, which represents the per-
centage of the packaging which comes from recycled materials. Although it is often black or white, the ‘green dot’ as it is
known, is the interlocking arrow trademark which demonstrates that the company is a member of a recycling and recovery scheme which deals with packaging waste. Often confused with the recycling symbol, it instead means simply that the company has complied with packaging waste legislation. The Leaping Bunny logo is internationally recognised and was created when eight national animal protection groups banded together to form the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). It means that no new animal tests have been used in the development of the product. You may have noticed a small letter ‘e’ on various packaging. It is a legal requirement to show the net contents of a product in grams or millilitres. The ‘e’ mark must be shown if the product is filled according to the ‘average fill system’ which is defined in European weights and measures legislation.
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TO find the best diet to help minimise the effects of Hashimoto’s disease, it is first necessary to understand exactly what the disorder is, and how it affects the body. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a lifelong and progressive autoimmune disease, in which the immune system turns against the body’s own tissues and attacks the thyroid gland, causing a hormonal deficiency. The condition primarily affects middle-aged women, but can also occur in men and women of any age, as well as children, and often leads to an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism. Symptoms include: fatigue and sluggishness, weight gain, constipation, a pale, puffy face, dry skin, muscle weakness, depression and memory lapses. It is advisable to see a doctor if you begin suffering from the first four symptoms for no apparent reason, as untreated, the disease can cause a number of other health problems. But the good news, is that a low fat, high fibre diet, combined with nutritional supplements, can help ease the symptoms of this type of
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Diet to ease lifelong thyroid disease
SEAFOOD: Lean meat and fish boost the immune system.
hypothyroidism. According to Long Life Clinic of Marbella, it is very important to maintain control of the diet, as excess calories and fat interfere with hormonal imbal-
ance. A spokesperson said: “It is essential to take into account that you should eat a gluten-free diet, without sugar, without grains, without dairy and low glycemic index.”
Vitamin B is vital for Hashimoto’s disease sufferers because its properties ‘exert a regulatory action in the hormonal gland’.
HASHIMOTO: The immune system attacks the thyroid gland.
This stabilises the immune system so that it is not ‘perceived as an enemy to the thyroid cells’. In this way it helps eliminate symptoms of depression, discouragement, and fatigue, while at the same time provides the body with enzymes to turn food into energy. It also aids the inflammatory reduction process of the thyroid gland which in turn benefits the cardiovascular and arterial system. A diet based on fruit and vegetables is ideal for strengthening the immune system as they are gluten free and have natural sweetening properties, which reduces the craving for carbohydrates. Lean meat and seafood consumption is recommended for those suffering from Hashimoto’s disease, as its properties enhance the immune system, build muscle mass, and feed ligaments, tendons and joints. A nutritional supplement with turmeric is also beneficial to fighting the inflammatory process of the thyroid, because it is said to improve digestion, detoxify the liver and relieves arthritis pain.
Cut the cuppa COFFEE is an intrinsic part of modern life, but too many cups a day may be putting pay to any diet efforts in the run up to Christmas. The favourite morning beverage is a nervous system
stimulant and can accelerate the pace of various body functions. In doing so, our blood sugar levels drop to generate the energy necessary for such functions.
When this happens, our brains instantly get us to eat something to reset to the correct levels, according leading nutritionists. But, once we start eating, there’s a delay between the point we have actually eaten enough and the brain getting the message that we are well fed, so we end up eating more than we actually need to. Our bodies also release glucose into our bloodstream from the glycogen stored in our muscles and liver. Again there is a small delay between the point at which our system recognises that the low blood sugars have been fixed and the point it signals to the liver and muscles to stop releasing sugar into the blood. The result of these two mishaps is sugar spikes in the blood which leads to insulin release from the pancreas. Insulin is the hormone that promotes fat storage so if we get these sugar spikes often, it will have a negative effect on our waistline.
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SITCOME FAVOURITES: Sherrie Hewson with costar Jake Canuso (Mateo Castellanos). two months after its axing.
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SEVEN months after its shock axing, ITV’s hit sitcom Benidorm is reportedly being brought back as a feature length film. The show, filmed in the popular resort of the same name, has had a huge fan base since it first screened 11 years ago. And viewers were stunned when producers announced its cancellation earlier this year. Especially as the show, which attracted 5.5 million viewers, was named Best Comedy at the TV Choice awards
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Is Benidorm back? Favourite Sherrie Hewson, 68, who plays hotel boss Joyce Temple-Savage, revealed to British press at the weekend that she had already signed up. The former star of Coronation Street and Loose Women favourite, told reporters ‘it will be happening, it’ll just be a bit different’ adding it ‘will still be fabulous’. Hit stage show Benidorm Live is currently on tour.
Facing the music TOP DJ David Guetta was caught using an exclusive celeb dating app at the MTV European music awards in Bilbao this month, despite being in a three-year relationship with
girlfriend Jessica Ledon. Three days after he was allegedly spotted ‘trawling’ the site, his girlfriend posted gushing birthday tributes on social media.
Hayley’s hot in Spain REALITY babe Hayley Hughes literally sizzled as she showed off her beach body while holidaying in Spain last week. The 22-year-old Love Island contestant was voted off during the early weeks of the fourth season after failing to find love with Charlie Frederick and Eyal Booker. But her new love interest, DJ Tom Zanetti, appears to have put a massive smile on her face and given her self-esteem a huge boost as she strutted confidently along the sand. She accessorised her leopard print bikini with gold necklaces, gold watch and large cat-eye sunglasses, looking incredibly toned and relaxed.
PAST BEHIND HER: Hayley Hughes has new love interest.
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CHILDREN IN NEED: The Christmas campaign helps many young people.
10th Xmas Bag Appeal SINCE 2008, the Make a Smile charity’s ‘Christmas Bag Appeal’ for local children in care has brought festive cheer to many. This year’s appeal is a little different as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gels and shampoos are no longer needed. One idea could be to group together with some friends to buy vouchers. Carrefour vouchers can be used for clothes, batteries, treats for a night in or birthday party/presents and much
more. H&M, Primark and Sprinter would be great for clothes and sports items, La Marina Ondara vouchers for anything in the shopping centre, especially cinema and the occasional McDonalds. The Bed Centre in Calpe and Amigos de Make A Smile Charity shop in Teulada will be taking in items up until the January 3 for Reyes. The bags can be dropped off at any of the ‘Drop Off Points’ mentioned in the poster up until December 15.
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Christmas lights ALICANTE will begin its countdown to the festive season on Friday with the turning on of the city’s Christmas lights. The event will take place at 7.30pm in Plaza del Ayuntamiento when Alicante’s mayor, Luis Barcala, will inaugurate the annual illuminations. This year’s lights promise to be spectacular after the council tripled their budget to €220,510. On the same day, the City Council plans to open its official nativity scene, which will be housed in the town hall. On Saturday, Father Christmas’s House will open at
10.30am at the Panteo de Quijano, an animated cottage where children can post their Christmas letters. The attraction will be open to the public from Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm, and 5pm to 10pm. At weekends it will be open from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 12am. For the first time, Alicante will also open a seasonal ice rink in Plaza de Toros from 11am. Also on Saturday is the opening of Alicante’s annual antique and second-hand book fair on Paseo de Federico Soto. The market will open from
10.30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm until Wednesday. Finally, Alicante City Council is this year screening a specially-devised animation projected onto the front of the town hall three times a day. The short film will tell the history of Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of Alicante, and how he came to form the legend of Father Christmas. The animation will be screened from Friday 21 to Saturday December 29 daily at 7.30pm, 8.30pm, and 9.30pm, except for on Christmas Eve when the film will only be screened once at 7.30pm.
Medieval fair returns THE popular Medieval Market is coming to Ondara on Saturday. The event, which was originally planned to take place in the middle of November, will now open on Saturday after it was put back due to bad weather. The market will also take place the following day between the Prado and Plaza de Toros, on Avenida General Bosch and in Plaza Vicent Andres Estelles. On Saturday, there will also be the Mercat
del Prado de la Terra i la Artesabuam which takes place the first Saturday of every month. The fair takes place in the town’s cultural centre, which has history going back many centuries to when the Moors settles there. The Plaza de Toros has been an important local landmark since it was built in 1901, before it was later destroyed and then rebuilt in 1957 after the Spanish Civil War.
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Get hooked on our fish FISHY FISHY the British seafood restaurant in Moraira is renowned for its authentic fish and chips and extensive menu of big portions full of extra love and care, now offering delivery during December! They ensure every single part of their dishes are of the highest quality, and it’s little wonder that this family-run business has been going from strength to strength for six years. “Our core ethos is simple great food, served by amazing people in a fantastic location. It’s how it a l l b e g a n a n d i t ’s h o w w e w i l l stay.” It is this winning formula that has earnt them the prestigious TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award for achieving a Certificate of Excellence five years running. Yo u w i l l b e s p o i l t f o r c h o i c e and amazed at their set menus including lunch, early bird,
evening, go large, childrens and dessert. Delve into a hearty steak and Guinness pie or a selection of juicy burgers. Don’t forget their mouth-watering selection of chicken and various sausages cooked in batter or simply a straight saveloy. They use the freshest fish from the North Atlantic specialising in cod, haddock, plaice and also hake which is a lovely white flaky fish served in their secret recipe home-made beer batter. The traditional stars of the show to accompany your fish and chips are all available: mushy peas, curry sauce, home-made tartare sauce and home-made coleslaw to name but a few. Let’s not forget their chips that are twice cooked for that extra crispy taste, with a choice of small, medium and large, either on the plate or in a butty.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Fishy Fishy invite children to eat free between 5.30pm and 6.30pm when they are accompanied by adults who are dining too. During December, Fishy Fishy are offering a delivery service from 5pm to 7.30pm in the Moraira area. Minimum order is €20 with a €5 delivery charge, deliveries over €50 are free. They also have a selection of soft drinks, beer and wine to take away. “ We h o p e y o u l o v e o u r f o o d just as much as we love making it!”
THE BEST: You can’t beat them for fish & chips and much more too.
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A place far above the ordinary IF you looked up the word unreserved on the internet you would come across synonyms such as affable, undiluted and perfect. Words that describe the experience at the Colliers Bar in Benidorm’s Old Town along with words like open, demonstrative and approachable. The tables were full and listening to the accents of the patrons this is truly a euro bar, with Belgian, Dutch, Norwegian, Brits and Spanish. Locals that all mingle with holidaymakers and the newly arrived expats, who banter with each other, adding words to the mix like fun, hilarious and sometimes crazy. They have several secret weapons in their arsenal, the owners, conjuring a welcoming atmosphere, always consistent, stopping to laugh at a comment and always with a respectful retort. And they have Caffrey’s and Tennent’s lager on tap with an additional four draught beers and ciders. The place is an encyclopaedic knowledge bank for those who need counsel, even if unsolicited, but to those seeking advice or a r e c o m m e n d a t i o n i t ’s h e l p f u l a n d o f
course, they play spectacular music and serve an expansive list of drinks too. The Colliers Bar is the perfect place for people to mingle and enjoy the tranquil setting on the outside seating where you can people watch and catch the warmth from the sun. Colliers Bar is a well-known, bustling bar within Old Town Benidorm located just metres from the street. The bar is popular with locals, but always enjoys a stream of visitors to Benidorm who are attracted by the Scottish feel to the venue and the fact that there is a regular programme of varied genres of music creating a great atmosphere as day turns to night. The bar is ideally situated for tourists due to the close proximity to a string of local hotels and guest houses. A warm welcome awaits old and new friends with music and televised live sports events.
ENJOY: Colliers is an ever popular bustling bar.
Calle del Pal 5, 03501 Benidorm Open: 12pm to 4am.
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Festive markets THIS month Valencia will play host to a series of Christmas markets, giving shoppers the chance to pick up the p e r f e c t p re s e n t , i n d u l g e i n s o m e f e s tive treats, or simply take in the holiday atmosphere. The Christmas Craft Fair opens on Sunday in Plaza de la Reina from 10.30am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 9pm, running until January 7. Meanwhile, the Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias will host a craft market from Saturday December 15 to January 7 from 11.30am to 9.30pm. At the Mercado de Colon the Christmas Craft Fair will take place from Thursday December 13 to Janu-
ary 5 from 11am. Christmas the Craft S h o w w i t h a c c e s s o r i e s , p i c t u re s a n d illustrations December 13 to January 5 One of the most emblematic modernist buildings in the city, the traditional marketplace will offer shoppers the chance to buy locally crafted products. Built in 1914 by Francisco de Mora y Berenguer, the iconic building occupies a whole street in style reminiscent of a Gaudi design. F i n a l l y, t h e H o , H o , H o C h r i s t m a s Market will take place at the Mercado d e Ta p i n e r i a , S a t u r d a y D e c e m b e r 2 2 to January 5.
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HE amount of non-Spanish people who bought properties in the country has grown by 5.6 per cent during the first half of 2018 compared to the same time last year. Industry figures showed there were a total of 53,359 sales made to foreign buyers during the first six months of this year. The figures are the highest since the first half of 2007, at the height of the pre-crash property boom, when around 33,000 homes were sold to foreigners. Sales to non-Spanish buyers accounted for almost 19 per cent of the total number of houses sold. The British were the single largest nationality out of all other foreigners who bought homes in Spain, making up 14.3 per cent of the total. The number of homes sold to British people numbered 7,613 in total, up by almost 9 per cent on the first six months of 2017.
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The British were followed by the French who bought a total of 4,211 properties, 4.6 per cent less than the same time last year. The Germans came third with 4,138 homes, a fall of 2.1 per cent on last year’s figures. Purchases by Moroccans led to the largest year-on-year growth of any nationality. They bought almost 29 per cent more homes compared to the same time last year. They were followed by the Irish with almost 25 per cent and
the Danish with more than 18 per cent. The Valencia Region was the most popular region for foreign buyers purchasing Spanish homes. A total of 15,613 homes were sold to foreigners there, about one third of the Spanish total, with sales growing yearon-year by almost 17 per cent. The Valencia Region was followed by Andalucia with 9,737, a growth of more than 8 per cent, and Cataluña, with 7,570 sales and fall of 5.3 per cent.
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The perfect Christmas gift THE festive season is just around the corner, and what could be a more perfect present than a car or van from Automart Benissa? Or why not treat yourself? If you’re looking for a new car for the coming winter months or a work van to expand or help your business, Automart Benissa offer over 100 used cars and vans at great prices. Located in Benissa, Alicante, the dealership offers all the help you need finding your next car, with friendly staff who speak English. Many of their vehicles come with a 12-month warranty and an up-to-date ITV. Hate paperwork? No problem. Automart Benissa will fill out all the paperwork for you,
CITROEN C4 PICASSO: On for €8,995. transferring the car into your name for no extra cost. W h a t e v e r s o r t o f c a r o r v a n y o u a r e l o o k i n g f o r, a t amazing prices, Automart Benissa has everything you need. If you are looking to sell, they will even buy your old car or van off you at a great price. So why not pop in and check out their fantastic deals? Automart Benissa is open six days a week, from 9.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. They are located on Carretera Nacional 332, Partida Bonaire Nº 60, Benissa, 03720, Alicante. Alternatively,visit their website at www.automartbenis sa.com or call their Benissa office on 965 733 311.
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Ford Focus Estate: A smooth operator THE all-new Ford Focus Estate is armed with a boot that’s almost as big as that of the Octavia, a car which was until very recently the benchmark in the class. It’s also bigger than the boots of some models from the next class up, including, bizarrely, its supposedly bigger brother, the Mondeo Estate. You get the same choice of 1.01.5 litre petrol, and 1.5-2 litre diesel engines of varying power outputs as you do in the hatchback. The Ford Estate also gets Ford’s Ghia-esque Vignale treatment, though whether it’s worth stumping up the €30,000 or more it will set you back is highly debatable. More value can be found with one of the lesser versions, like the ST Line. This gives you a specification roughly on a par with the
slightly dowdy Zetec but with sportier looks, larger alloy wheels and lowered suspension, making the Focus into a warm hatch with a bigger boot. The boot isn’t just big, it’s rather clever with a neat folding floor that can be
propped up to form a barrier which stops smaller items sliding around within its vastness. You can also slip the retractable load cover away into a special compartment underneath, when you’re not using it.
There is also much more room both up front and in the back seats. While the design of the dashboard is modern enough, the quality of the materials used is less than uplifting. Moreover, it is not possible to opt for a digital dashboard (like you can in a Golf), and the infotainment interface on the central touchscreen is a little dated. However, start driving the Focus and it’s very easy to for-
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get these foibles. The steering is light and crisp, and the front wheels bite neatly, leading the nose exactly where you want it to be. All the while, you can adjust the car’s attitude on the throttle, shut it sharply and the Focus pivots around gently and progressively. In addition, the Ford Estate deals with bumps at every speed beautifully, and at least as well as any rival. Unlike the hatchback, all estates get fully-independent rear suspension, regardless of engine size lesser hatches get an inferior twist-beam - so the good news is that every estate will ride and handle this deftly. Overall the Focus is a smooth, relaxing, exciting drive, and finally practical enough to be recommendable.
FOCUSED DESIGN: The Ford Focus Estate is a true all-rounder.
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Top marks for Audi A1 THERE are plenty of excellent superminis currently on the market, but few exude as much badge appeal as the Audi A1. Admittedly it was Mini that set the standard, especially after it kick-started our market obsession with car personalisation and took it to a level never thought possible in mass production. Mini also kept running costs low thanks to efficient engines and high residuals, but Audi is fighting back with a vengeance. The new A1 offers more space, low ownership costs, impressive resale values, and any number of permutations of specification. Look closer at the five-door ‘Sportback’ model and you’ll discover more aggressive detailing than before. Audi’s designers have brought out long-forgotten straight edges in a bid to give the A1 more presence, resulting in a far more expressive
NEW AND IMPROVED: Audi has produced a very competitive supermini. front and bevelled rear lights. A large radiator grille is topped by three styling slots that pay homage to the origi-
nal Audi Sport Quattro and there is even a subtle take on that car’s ‘box arches’ at the side.
It is nevertheless a contemporary design, featuring allLED lights that include a distinctive new lit shape, said to
be inspired by hydrofoils. The rest of the appearance is up to the buyer, with plenty of alloy wheel designs, bright
paint options and contrasting colours for various components. The new A1’s longer wheelbase means more legroom and the boot has been usefully enlarged too. Moreover, Audi has ramped up the technology, so all models get smart looking digital instruments on an impressively big 10.25 inch screen. This is complemented by a colour touchscreen in the centre that has a snappy response to touch and looks great. Although the air conditioning controls look a little twee, the more compact design frees up space for storage in the centre console. Turbocharged petrol engines are the only motive option for the A1, including a sweet three-cylinder 1.0 litre unit available in two power outputs. The battle between the Mini and the new A1 is on, and the Audi is better equipped for the fight than it has ever been.
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Electric cars’ battered batteries BATTERY longevity and how the cells degrade obviously determines the useful life of electric cars and how much someone will be prepared to pay for it second-hand. This in turn determines the
cost of ownership and monthly costs on a personal contract purchase plan. At the moment, the values of used-battery cars are frustratingly low because the second-hand market does not understand the
technology, and is concerned with what happens when battery warranties expire. Lithiam-ion batteries contain five main components: cathode, anode, separator, current collectors and electrolyte.
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When the battery is discharged, the lithium ions move from the anode to the cathode, generating a flow of electrons through the device. In a lithium-ion battery this process is reversible over many cycles and years, and Li-ion batteries carry more charge for less weight than alternatives such as lead-acid or nickel-metal-hydride cells. To prolong the lifetime of
these batteries, car battery manufacturers employ additives to the electrolyte or coatings on the electrodes to try to protect them against degradation. Some experts have advised that electric car batteries should only be charged to 80 per cent, as going the whole way stresses the cathode. Lithium-ion batteries are not flawless environmentally, either in the electricity which recharges
them or the elements which go into their make-up. Lithium is dangerous, reactive in air and hard to recycle, so lots of batteries end up in landfill simply as a safety measure. Battery-electric cars are going to have to be much more desirable as a used buy if this technology is going to get fully off the ground, and that depends on understanding how to look after them.
AUTOHOUSE ONDARA: Take the hassle out of car maintenance. help with your ITV. As well as a hand cleaning service, specialising in polishing, leaving your car as shiny as the first day you bought it, Authouse also offers German machinery which promises to remove any type of dirt whether textile, leather, interior or exterior. Their specialised German workshop also offers a metal and paint workshop, upholstery services, accident repairs, glass repair, crane ser-
vices and other procedures. When it comes time for your ITV, Autohouse can help there too, carrying out a preITV check and taking your car in for you before returning it in less than two hours. So why not visit Autohouse Ondara Automotive Market on Avenida Alicante 69 and 91, old CN 322 Ondara, 03760 Ondara. Or WhatsApp Volker Pieroth on 0034 636 381 431, or email info@autohouse.es.
CHARGING ON: Owning an electric car raises a number of issues.
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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher FRENCH manufacturer Citroen has long been noted for providing vehicles with outstanding ride comfort, a quality which is an essential aspect of people-carriers. Its latest C4 Space Tourer perfectly illustrates the point. Available in five and seven-seat form, the
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Citroen C4 Space Tourer Space Tourer is among the most spacious and bestequipped MPVs in the class and its ultra-comfortable ride is the ace card in a very competitive sector. The Space Tourer also has an edge over rivals because its styling - particularly its in-
terior - has a more unconventional and arguably more distinctive appearance. Space Tourer prices start at €24,348 (£21,670) for a wellkitted entry model but for features such sat-nav and enhanced infotainment and connectivity you need to
move up the range. My five-seat test model was a top-spec Flair version which with 2.0-litre diesel engine, eight-speed auto gearbox and features such as panoramic sunroof, park assist and aircraft style dropdown tables, costs €34,028 (£30,285). Other features include a 30cm (12-inch) HD central display, parking sensors and reversing cam-
era, hands-free tailgate, media streaming and smartphone mirroring, auto parking brake and hill-start assist, dual-zone air-conditioning and programmable cruise control. The cabin is light and airy, the wrap-around windscreen gives great visibility and there is ample space for five adults. The rear seats slide and fold for extra load versatility and even with all seats in use there is a substantial 793 litres of boot space, expanding to over 2,000 litres with rear seats folded. The dashboard is wide and deep and most controls are operated via a large, central
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touch-screen. Underway, the Allspace is smooth and responsive and the compliant suspension irons out rough surfaces and shallow potholes. The steering is light and agile, though at speed I found the feedback just a little muted. Top speed is 209kph (130 mph) and the 0-100kph time is crisp at 8.3 seconds. Average fuel economy is impressive at 20.8kpl (58.9 mpg) and emissions are 128g/km. As a family vehicle, the C4 Space Tourer is hard to fault. It delivers style, space, comfort and economy at prices which undercut most key rivals in the sector, and should be on the short-list of anyone planning to buy an MPV.
STATS PANEL Model: Citroen C4 Space Tourer Flair Engine: 2.0-litre diesel Transmission: 8-speed DSG Automatic Performance: 0-100 kph 8.3 seconds, top speed 209 kph (130 mph) Economy: 20.8kpl (58.9 mpg) Emissions: 128g/km
Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
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TOTTENHAM outplayed Chelsea to inflict the Blues’ first Premier League defeat of the season (3-1), and manager Mauricio Pochettino claims they are capable of ‘big things.’ Spurs deservedly scored two goals in the first 16 minutes through midfielder Dele Ali’s flicked header from Christian Eriksen’s cross, and Harry Kane firing in a drive from long range. In the second half, Son Heung-min picked the ball up on the halfway line, outpaced Jorginho and surged past David Luiz before coolly rolling the ball into the net. Although Chelsea pulled a late goal back through an Olivier Giroud header, they were no match for their inspired London neighbours. Spurs will next face Arsenal in another derby, while Chelsea will host Fulham. Mohamed Salah set Liverpool on their way to a 3-0 victory over Watford which kept them within two points of leaders Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s stunning free-kick and Roberto Firminho’s tap-in sealed the result for the Reds. Liverpool are now unbeaten in 13 league games in 2018-19 and have more points (33) and conceded less goals (five) than ever before at this stage. Liverpool will next entertain Everton, while Watford will travel to Leicester. Manchester City scored four of their nine shots on goal against West Ham to cruise to a 4-0 thrashing.The game was over by half-time, with David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane all getting in on the act. West Ham were much improved after the break and Michail Antonio hit the post, but Sane scored his second in injury time. City will next host Bournemouth while West Ham
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Spurs give Chelsea the Blues
GO ON SON: Son Heung-min’s wonderful solo goal sealed Spurs’ win.
will face strugglers Newcastle. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said he still expects more from his team despite extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to 17 games with a 2-1 victory at Bournemouth. Jefferson Lerma’s spectacular own goal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s eighth strike of the season secured
their fourth Premier League away win of the campaign. Joshua King had equalised on half-time and did not play poorly in the match, but this loss makes it three straight defeats for the Cherries. Other fixtures this weekend will see Southampton host Manchester United, Cardiff entertain Wolves and Huddersfield take on Brighton.
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29 November - 5 December 2018 JONNY SEXTON has become the first Irishman to win the Men’s Player of the Year Award since Keith Wood in 2001, as Ireland swept the board at the World Rugby awards in Monaco.
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Sevilla seize league summit SEVILLA headed to the top of La Liga with a narrow 1-0 win over mid-table Real Valladolid. A header by Portuguese forward Andre Silva earned the points, and it was the on-loan AC Milan player’s eighth league goal of the season. Valladolid’s Turkish forward Enes Unal had two goals disallowed for offside, and in stoppage time forced a fine save from Tomas Vaclik.
Sevilla are one point clear of Barcelona after 13 games and have not been Spanish champions since 1946. Their next game is away to Alaves, while Valladolid will host Leganes. Santiago Solari’s winning start as Real Madrid coach ended with a dismal defeat as Eibar won 3-0 to claim a first La Liga victory over their opponents. Real fell behind to Gonzalo Escalante’s early opener for the hosts, and the lead was doubled by Sergi Enrich shortly after halftime. Gareth Bale had a goal disallowed for offside before Kike reacted quicker than defender Raphael Varane to tap in from six yards. Real will next play Valencia while Eibar will travel to
Real Valladolid. Substitute Ousmane Dembele rescued a late point for Barcelona in an exciting finish to an otherwise 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. A disappointing game was drifting to a goalless draw, when Antoine Griezmann whipped in a corner for Diego Costa to head Atletico ahead in the 77th minute. The home team looked secure but Lionel Messi picked out Dembele with a minute left, and his controlled finish beat Jan Oblak. Barca next host Villarreal while Atletico will take on Girona. Other fixtures this weekend will see Getafe entertain Espanyol, Athletic Bilbao travel to Levante and Real Betis face Real Sociedad.