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NEWS EXTRA City centre wildlife A LOCAL POLICE patrol in Valencia City advised the fire brigade on seeing smoke billowing from a balcony, later helping to extinguish the blaze and evacuate the owner’s two pets, a snake and a cat.

Sweet treat GANDIA-BASED Dulcesol, which provides work for 2,000 people, produced 927 million magdalenas in 2017 and Spain’s cupcakemuffin-madeleine cross is now present in 40 countries, including Algeria where it is the most-sold brand.

Party parting FRANCISCO JOSE MATEOS, a retired teacher and councillor at Elda Town Hall, resigned his seat and membership of the Partido Popular and announced he would stand as a Vox candidate in the May elections.

TORRES GEMELOS: Landmarks at the end of the Levante Beach.

Hoping for the best THE Generalitat regional government is challenging the court order to demolish Los Gemelos on Punta Llisera at the end of Benidorm’s Levante Beach. Planning permission for the two towers was granted in 2005 and despite the national government’s opposition, promoter Andres Ballester went ahead with the project. After years of court cases, appeals and counter-appeals the Supreme Court finally annulled the Los Gemelos building permit.

It also ordered the Generalitat to foot a €100 million bill for demolishing the two blocks and compensating 168 owners whose cliff-top apartments infringe Spain’s coastal protection laws. The regional government presented its appeal at the end of last December and this has now been accepted by the Supreme Court. The Abogacia de la Generalitat, which attends to the regional government’s legal interests, raised objections on procedural grounds and complained that an

appeal immediately preceding the current proceedings was dismissed. So too, were appeals from Ballester’s company, Terras de l’Horta, and other Los Gemelos owners. Despite hoping to find legal loopholes that could halt demolition, the Generalitat’s Housing department is consulting the Property Register to calculate the apartments’ value while engineers are assessing the cost of demolition and the complicated logistics involved.

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Sailor saved by helicopter HURRICANE HELEN barely affected Alicante Province but whipped up high winds reaching well above 100 kilometres an hour. They were still blowing with full force throughout the province when alarmed sailing enthusiasts alerted the Emergency Services at approximately 2pm to explain that one of their group was in difficulties. They reported that the experienced yachtsman, a 62-year-old of Polish origin, had warned that high wind was preventing him from putting into the Moraira marina with his sailing kayak. On land, Local Police and Guardia Civil patrols searched coves and ports in the area where he and the kayak could have put in. At sea, Salvamento Maritimo, Guardia Civil and Local Police boats scoured the area where they calculated that, given the weather conditions, they were likely to locate the missing boat. Two helicopters alternating in carrying out a search from the air and boats in the area were asked to report any sight of the drifting kayak. Despite the adverse meteorological conditions, shortly before 8pm Salvamento Maritimo spotted the kayak and its occupant five nautical miles - 9.26 kilometres - off the Sierra Helada between Alfaz and Benidorm. Safe and uninjured back on dry land, the 62-year-old’s wife explained that he possessed a skipper’s ticket and was authorised to sail boats up to 24 metres long without any restrictions.

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A FIREMAN rescued an elderly woman trapped on her fifth floor balcony when wind slammed the door shut, leaving her two-yearold grandson unattended. After abseiling down from the top of the building, the firefighter managed to open the door and reunite grandmother and unharmed child.

Hand-written THREE grafiteros were identified thanks to San Vicente’s anti-graffiti Local Police unit. One was reported earlier for defacing street furniture with five different tags but ‘unmistakeable’ calligraphy, while police are searching for the two others who do not live in San Vicente and are still active.

By appointment THERE is no longer an Emergencies service after 3pm at San Juan town’s health centre, making this the area’s only large municipality that does not have 24hour medical attention. This is also saturating A and E at San Juan hospital, medical staff complained.

Fewer almonds DESTROYING almond trees to prevent the spread of the deadly Xylella Fastidiosabacterium, has a ff e c t e d p r o d u c tio n throughout Alicante Province. Approx i m a t e l y 7 2 , 4 0 0 tree s have now been felled in Marina Alta, Marina Baja, El Comtat and l’Alcoia resulting in a 350ton red u c t i o n i n l a st y e a r ’s crop.

TABLE TOPPER: Valencia City was named joint-first in the European city break ranking.

City hotspot THIS picture of the Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady comes from Valencia City, which a new survey has named as one of the best European city break spots. Valencia City tied with Poland’s Krakow for first place in the Which? Travel Survey. The consumer association asked more than 4,353 of its members to rank cities on their historical charm, culture, food and drink offerings and value for money. Accommodation, shopping and transport connections were also tak-

en into account. Valencia City scored 91 per cent, coming ahead of Sevilla City, Barcelona and Malaga City. Which? said Valencia City was ‘quirky, innovative and full of surprises.’ ‘Its lively Old Town is the star attraction. Don’t miss the cathedral’s Gothic tower, or the naughty gargoyles on the city’s 15th century silk exchange,’ Which? said. The consumer association added the city was much cheaper than rival

Spanish destinations. A three-course menu del dia (menu of the day) is available in some restaurants for as little as €12, according to Which?. Valencia City began life as a Roman colony, founded in 138 BCE as Valentia Edetanorum. That makes it one of the oldest cities in Spain. The Moors conquered it in 714 CE and the city later changed hands before falling under the rule of James I of Aragon in 1238. It was built up during the Valencian Golden Age in the 15th century.

Nickel pickle HIGH levels of nickel in the sludge produced at the Valle del Vinalopo waste treatment plant prevent it from being used as fertiliser, the region’s Environment and Agriculture department announced. The nickel contamination is likely to have origina t e d a t c l a n d es tin e footwear factories, the Generalitat suspects.

A real lock-in GUARDS at Albocasser prison in Castellon were surrounded by hostile prisoners after they were locked in the prisoners’ wings when generators failed to kick in during a 30-minute power cut. The stand-off continued until guards from another section opened the doors manually and freed their colleagues.

Sick note ambiguity COSTA BLANCA hotel cleaners from the ‘Kellys’ collective called for recognition of work-related ailments. The group complained that the Mutuas - insurance companies working with the state’s Social Security system - fail to acknowledge that carpal tunnel syndrome, housemaid’s knee (bursitis) and tennis elbow (epicondylitis) are caused by their work. Last August the Ministry of Labour agreed to class these conditions as occupational diseases, but Mutua doctors are not yet including these.

“There have been several cases where the Mutuas still insist that there are various factors to determine before accepting they are work-related.” Problems arise, a Kellys spokeswoman explained, if a chambermaid is signed off sick with one these ailments while her work contract comes to an end. This obliges her to sign on as unemployed, she said, when she should still be considered to be on sick leave.

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Dogs’ plight goes viral SIX THOUSAND people signed a petition asking Orba’s mayor to free nine hunting dogs living in appalling conditions. A video of the dogs kept on short chains in cramped, dark and filthy quarters has been viewed on 72,000 occasions and shared 4,438 times on Facebook. The case was first reported in 2016, but went viral after the Asociacion Defensa Derecho Animal Marina Alta (Addama) complained once more about the dogs’

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plight on Facebook. Since the social media became involved, the dogs’ story has touched hearts all over Spain and the Change.org petition is calling on Orba’s mayor Ignasi Cerver to free the dogs immediately. “We won’t be satisfied if the dogs’ conditions are improved by shutting them up in cages in the open, as chaining and permanently caging an animal is prohibited in the Valencian Community,” Addama said.

The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1752 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, including 167 local stories.

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‘It’s not our fault’ MOUNTAIN bike enthusiasts are tired of accusations that they destroy mountain paths on Montgo. “We don’t. We are the first to want to look after the mountain,” declared Julio Carrion, the Valencia region’s delegate to the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). “We are being criminalised,” he complained. “If it rains and there are runnels, we get blamed for it,” he added. The park’s last official bulletin announced the official Environmental Education body was sending out circulars to mountain bike associations, clarifying they may use woodland paths, but riding along mountain tracks is banned. Marina Alta cyclists rejected the ban, lamenting that the

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Nicki Burgess sensible majority paid for the shortcomings of a minority. They defended Montgo, they insisted, and always warned mountain cyclists against opening up new paths or shortcuts. Carrion suggested instead of

bans, the regional Environment Department and national parks needed to regulate use of the paths. “If a path crosses a plant reserve, obviously bikes should be barred. We understand that, but it shouldn’t be the general

rule,” he added. The regional parliament clearly agrees, and two years ago politicians approved a proposal to make sports and national parks more compatible, while safeguarding the countryside.

Too big to be legal TOWN halls continue to be plagued by fallout from the planning permissiveness of the past. The developers of the Atrium Beach hotel in La Cala de Villajoyosa exceeded the permitted volume of construction by 88,576sqm and they, together with La Vila’s town hall, are challenging court decisions ordering the partial demolition

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of the beachfront hotel. In 2017, the Valencia region’s Upper Court of Justice invalidated two council motions and a mayoral decree legalising the hotel and a shopping centre, ordering its partial demolition. The Supreme Court has now thrown out the appeals, maintaining the case ‘lacked sufficient substantiation and excep-

LA CALA: Atrium Beach construction halted in 2003. tionality.’ Work halted on the hotel in 2003 after three workmen were killed and a subsequent

enquiry revealed the hotel exceeded planning permission by the equivalent of 11 storeys. The

hotel received planning permission in 1999, dependent on conditions which were never met.

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Racing ahead with Vuelta THE second stage of this year’s Vuelta España will set out from Foietes and Benidorm’s Poniente beach. The race, one of Europe’s Grand Tour championships along with the Italian Giro and the Tour de France, continues to Calpe before turning inland to winding mountain ascents. Benidorm Town Hall and La Vuelta organisers have begun making plans for August 25, revealed Benidorm’s mayor Toni Perez. There will be a neutral start of seven or eight kilometres, with a moderate pace giving the riders time to warm up and ‘enjoy the town,’ Perez said. Three years ago attention centred on the Levante beach and the Rincon de Loix when the 2016 Vuelta set out from Benidorm on the last-by-one stage, the mayor explained. “The itinerary we are working on will give a fresh image with the Poniente beach and residential neighbourhoods taking central roles as the start is watched live in 190 countries.” The riders leave Avenida de Beniarda at 1pm, continue along Jaime I to Poniente Beach and reach the CV-70 via Avenida Juan Pablo II and Alcalde Eduardo Zaplana. The route is a popular one habitually used by local cyclists, thanks to the town’s network of cycle lanes.

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NEWS EXTRA Cash for roadworks BENITACHELL received a €195,328 grant from the Diputacion Provincial Council which will be spent on asphalting roads in the Camelias, Encinas, Dalias and La Joya areas with work due to begin in four months time.

TRAM plan A P P R O X I M A T E LY 70,000 passengers who arrived in Alicante on the AVE high-speed train from Madrid took the TRAM to continue their journey to San Juan, Campello or Benidorm last year.

Civil services EIGHTY per cent of Alicante Province’s 2,841 marriage ceremonies in 2018 were held at town halls and courthouses, according to National Statistics Office (INE), which recorded only 443 couples marrying in a church.

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First Smart Bench VILLAJOYOSA is the first Spanish municipality to install a Smart Bench. The bench in the Barbera park charges phones and other devices via USB ports or indirect induction and provides free WiFi. What looks like an ordinary bench uses photov o l t a i c e n e rg y p r o d u c e d by solar panels which charge batteries and provide the power for the Wi F i c o n n e c t i o n a n d chargers. The bench is also a tan-

SMART: The all-singing, all-dancing bench. gible reminder of the importance of using clean,

renewable energy for everyday routines like

charging mobiles or tablets. “We want to lead by example and demonstrate that we can reduce pollution by using simple energy devices,” said La Vila’s Patrimony and Technical Services councillor, Pascal Amigo. “By offering a free and sustainable charging station and internet, we are also reducing the town hall’s carbon footprint and complying with our environmental commitments.”

Exams taken closer to home STUDENTS can now sit Alicante University or Miguel Hernandez University entrance exams at the old Josep Iborra Instituto building in Benissa. This applies to pupils from state schools in Javea, Gata, Teulada, Pedreguer and Calpe as well as Benissa. Those from Denia, Pego and Ondara

will take the exams at the building formerly occupied by the Official Language School (EOI) in Denia. In the past, an average of 450 Marina Alta pupils sat the university entrance exams at the Historiador Chabas high school in Denia, but the regional government’s Education De-

partment withdrew permission, alleging that the three days of tests disrupted normal classes. Alternative centres were finally agreed on, following talks between the schools involved and Miguel Hernandez University, Education Department sources revealed.

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Spooked horse runs amok A R U N AWAY h o r s e injured four people as it plunged through crowds during Aspe’s San Anton pilgrimage. The horse then galloped across a park in the town centre and crashed into a car on the Monforte road, dying at the scene. One thousand people took part in the procession headed by 6 0 h o r s e s a n d A s p e ’s Fiestas councillor later confirmed there had been an incident caused by the horse, but maintained that only three people suffered with minor injuries.

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VA L E N C I A’ S U p p e r C o u r t o f Justice ordered the regional Health Department to pay a Villena woman €162,993 compensation following a leg amputation. She first went to A and E at a Villena health centre with pain in the sole of her left foot which was also cold and numb.

Payout after ‘bad practice’ verdict No tests were made and she was diagnosed with non-specific paraesthesia even though the pain and numbness continued. She returned two days later and after being rediagnosed with plantar fascitis, was told to wear

a compression bandage for six days. The condition worsened and the patient returned to A and E three days later where she was told to remove the bandage. Finally, unable to endure further pain, she went to A and E at

NEWS EXTRA More hotels planned MODIFICATIONS to Gandia’s General Development Plan will allow new hotels inside the town centre. The town hall hopes to boost the local economy and the area by attracting new businesses.

Elda Hospital where she was admitted with a deficient supply of blood to her left foot. Following tests she was transferred to Alicante General Hospital where her leg was amputated. The Valencia court’s summing

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up concluded there was evidence of bad practice stemming from t h e w o m a n ’s s e c o n d v i s i t t o A and E. The low temperature of her left foot indicated a circulation problem which was aggravated by the compression bandage and eventually resulted in the amputation, the judges concluded.

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Record haul LA NUCIA recycled 1,333 litres of cooking oil, a 223 per cent increase on 2017 and collected 199,580 kilos of paper and cardboard from the town’s 100 containers, 3.6 per cent more than in 2017.

RIVER SECO: Plan to classify the lower reaches as wetlands. CAMPELLO Council will ask the regional government to catalogue the mouth of the River Seco as wetlands. All political parties backed the Esquerra Unida (EU) ini-

tiative which the party and local environmentalists first requested over 20 years ago. Pedro Maria Pardo, EU spokesman, pointed out that since then the river has been

transformed by recycled water from the Alacanti Nord sewage plant in San Juan. The vegetation, wildlife and waterfowl in the lower reaches of the river are further reasons for listing these as wetlands, maintained the EU, which recently organised a meeting in Plaza Trasmallon, drawing attention to the proposal. The request for the wetlands classification was preceded last year by Campello Town Hall’s appeal to the regional government and the Confederacion Hidrografica del Jucar to ensure that the River Seco continues to receive the Alacanti Nord plant’s water. A pipeline will now take most of this to the local irrigation syndicate’s water deposit for use on their crops. While recognising the needs of local agriculture, Campello Town Hall pointed out it was essential that the River Seco continued to receive sufficient water to maintain the wildlife at its mouth.

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Building memories CREDIT: Oliva town hall

THE Generalitat initiative, Construint memoria (Building memories), continues to honour local victims of the Nazi death camps. Gabriela Bravo, who heads the regional government’s Justice Department, recently visited Oliva where she presented the mayor, David Gonzalez, with three plaques inscribed with the names and addresses of three local men. Like thousands of others who fought for the Republican band, they had fled to France following Franco’s victory in the 1936-1939 Civil War. Here they were taken prisoner and interned in Mau-

HOMAGE: Gabriela Bravo and David Gonzalez honour three Oliva men (inset).

thausen after the Nazis occupied France in August 1940. Approximately 600 Valencianos from 200 of the region’s cities, towns and villages were sent to the Nazi camps, researchers have found. Ricardo Pellicer Beneyto died in Mauthausen although Vicente Cots Ortola and Jose Aunion Muñoz survived and made new lives in France. “In remembering these three victims we are remembering all of the 600 Valencianos who were doubly forgotten because they were victims of the Nazi camps after fighting for a fair and free society,” Bravo said.

Cruel fights for money EDUARDO OLMEDO, a Valencian Community public prosecutor assigned to Environmental offences, specialises in animal cruelty. He is committed to eradicating cockfights and admitted no more than a couple of cases reach court each year. “I am convinced cockfights are much more common,” he said. “They move a lot of money.” The last police raid on an organised cockfight occurred in Murcia, but 33 of those arrested were from the Valencian Community. There are important cockfighting centres in Alicante, the Vega Baja and La Ribera where €30,000 can change hands on bets in one fight alone and €300,000 in a big event. Cockfighting is currently the favourite ‘sport’ of drug clans and betting is a good way of laundering drug money, especially €500 notes, while gold offered as prizes is invariably stolen, police sources re-

COCKFIGHTING: Clandestine but present in Alicante Province.

vealed. Cockfighting is banned in Spain but permitted in the Canary Islands owing to its ‘time-honoured’ status. Trials are also allowed in Andalucia, supposedly to ‘improve the race.’ Olmedo said: “The cocks are wounded and I believe they suf-

fer.” He has called for consistency between national and autonomic legislation: “It’s not coherent that offences in other parts of Spain are not crimes in the Canary Islands.”

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Search for death-trap wells NOVELDA’S police found 40 open wells inside the town. As the death of twoyear-old Julen tragically demonstrated, these can be life-threatening, said the superintendent Rafael Sarrio who heads Novelda’s Local Police force. Animals are also at risk, pointed out Sarrio who explained that the inspection prioritised locating wells which were unfenced, easily accessed or in much-frequented zones. Sarrio thanked the local irrigation syndicates who helped to pinpoint potential but hard-to-find black spots. Owners were asked to take safety measures to ensure wells and holes were correctly sealed and advised that they risked fines if they failed to comply. Should they fail to act, this would be carried out by the town hall who will later bill owners, added the superintendent, who also warned the local population to be careful when walking in rural areas.

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BENISSA Town Hall is working on plans to prevent further poisonings of local dogs. The municipality’s Public Safety Committee is taking steps to ensure there is no repetition of 2017 and 2018 when 12 dogs are known to have been killed. The Guardia Civil’s nature protection SEPRONA units based in Altea and El Verger, together with

Poisoned dogs case remains Calpe and Benissa Guardia Civil officers, will patrol the Benissa area. They will be using a dog, trained to detect toxic substances, who has already combed the town over the last few weeks. The Guardia Civil will also

train Proteccion Civil volunteers, forest rangers and other collectives to provide backup, carrying out sweeps and other operations to dissuade possible poisoners. B e n i s s a To w n H a l l i s a l s o launching an information campaign so that residents walking

their dogs in the rural zones where poisonings occurred in 2017 and 2018, will be on their guard and take all possible precautions. During the recent Public Safety Committee meeting, the Guardia Civil confirmed investigations in-

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to the 2017 and 2018 poisonings remain open. This prompted Benissa Town Hall to announce that municipal officials would like to have access to the results of the toxicology tests which were carried out on the dead animals, a request which has been passed on to the Guardia Civil’s provincial headquarters in Alicante City.

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VISITOR: Garibaldi moved in a year ago.

A PEACOCK arrived one night a year ago in Monforte del Cid and has been there ever since. Its new home is an empty bungalow on the Alenda Golf urbanisation although last summer it moved temporarily to the shade of the Portichol pinewoods. Josefina Felipe, an urbanisation resident who feeds the peacock lettuce, sliced bread - he’s mad about it, she says - and partridge feed, calls him Garibaldi.

“ H e ’s a h i s t o r i c f i g u r e who fascinates me, and the peacock reminds me of him because he is very brave, is always alone and won’t allow himself to be touched,” Josefina said. “He’s clever and he’s a rascal.” Garibaldi struts happily through the urbanisation but runs away or flies to the nearest tree or roof when he detects a dog or human, and above all, a child. His mating calls are loud and raucous and he dances to his reflection in a window or a dark-coloured car, believing he is confronting a mate or opponent. Josefina has been trying to find an animal protection association or peacockbreeder who is prepared to take Garibaldi, but all stipulate that he must first be caught. The Local Police have tried to trap him with a special cage with Bimbo bread inside but the peacock refused to take the bait. Some of her neighbours complain about Garibaldi and children throw stones at him, Josefina lamented. “He knows me, but he won’t let me get near him. I love animals and I’m afraid he could come to a tragic end,” she said.

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By Julie Day THE girlfriend of Irishman Carl Carr whose body has been found buried next to a motorway has told the Euro Weekly News at her relief at finally knowing he can rest in peace. Despite not being permitted to t a l k a b o u t th e s pecifi c s o f t h e ca s e , Danielle Coupe, Carr’s girlfriend o f t h r e e y e a r s, d id speak to EWN and said: “I am absolutely horrified that Carl was beaten to death. I can’t believe it. “When Carl didn’t come home, I knew he was dead, but I needed to find out exactly what happened. I’m relieve d t h a t I n o w k n o w and th a t h e c a n r e s t in peace. “Every day I get memories coming through on Snapchat reminding me of our threeyear relationship. I am staying strong and these photos are keeping the memories of him alive. I will always love Carl, but I’m glad that I now have some closure.” The body of 38-year-old Carr, who went missing after a night out in Cabo Roig last

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September, was found buried by the AP-7 motorway between Benijófar and Algorfa. Four people thought to be involved in Carl’s death - an Irishman accused of the crime; a Spanish man accused of burying the body; an Englishwoman, the suspect’s girlfriend and an Irishwoman, the suspect’s ex-girlfriend - stood before judges in a closed-door court appearance on Saturday in Torrevieja and have been remanded in custody since. A fifth person also appeared in court and has been released, although she is still

CLOSURE: Danielle Coupe, Carr’s girlfriend, finally has some closure. being investigated for giving a false testimony. According to the Guardia Civil, the case is being treated as a homicide, and it is believed that the killing took place in the apartment that Carl shared with the suspect,

year-old Wayne P W, in Torrevieja. On hearing the news of Carr ’s discovery, Danielle posted on Facebook: ‘I’m so glad we have got the answers we needed. Thank you for all your messages, I will

organise a night for us all to remember Carl in the next couple of weeks. Sleep tight, baby, you can Rest in Peace now.’ Tributes to Carl have also been shared on social media f r om m any peopl e t hat

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knew hi m , al l descr i bi ng hi m as ‘ a gent l em an,’ ‘ a family man,’ ‘a good pal,’ and generally a caring individual who always looked out f or ot her peopl e and helped them out. Carl was last seen at Ambiguous, a dance music event held in Cabo Roig on September 15. He stayed until the end and then did, in fact, return home, where he allegedly continued to party with the man arrested for his murder. Later that day, Carl went to a nightclub in Almoradi where he was seen with the murder suspect’s girlfriend, who has been remanded in prison accused of covering up the crime as well as for extortion and possession of a firearm. Danielle, who did not officially know that any arrests had taken place although she’d heard some rumours, has also asked if people could respect her privacy during this difficult time and stop continuously calling her mobile and sending her Facebook friend requests, of which she has received around 300 in the last week.

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RISING: A total of 4,104 migrants arrived by sea in January.

Migrant arrivals double By Joe Gerrard A TOTAL of 4,612 people had arrived in Spain irregularly by the end of January, more than double the amount at the same time last year according to government data. Interior Ministry figures showed that 4,104 migrants arrived in 98 boats, compared with 1,396 people in 60 vessels in January 2018. This January’s figure is almost three times higher than that of the same time last year. Arrivals by sea were concentrated largely on the coast of the mainland and on that of the Balearic Islands. They saw a combined total of 3,994 arrivals in 89 boats last month.

The number of migrants arriving in Spain by land dropped by 35 per cent compared to last year. The total stood at 508 at the end of last month compared to 782 in January 2018. The Interior Ministry figures come as data from the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) showed that Spain is now the leading point of entry for migrants coming to Europe. Italy and Greece, the other two leading entry points, saw sea arrivals of 202 and 1,839 respectively last month. Migrants from the Middle East and North and West Africa continue to journey to Europe to flee poverty, war and persecution in their home countries.

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Tongue horror POLICE have arrested a 51-year-old Spanish man who allegedly tried to cut out his partner’s tongue in the town of La Fortuna, Madrid. The 43-year-old Honduran woman

is reportedly still recovering in hospital and said to be suffering from severe wounds which have so far prevented her from making a police statement.

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Fuel fraud

Cave art discovery

by Sally Underwood AN inquiry looking into an alleged fuel fraud claims three councillors filled up their personal cars with town hall diesel. The investigation alleged three Partido Popular (PP) councillors in Torrox, Axarquia ‘put more than 800 litres of diesel’ intended for municipal vehicles into their own cars. The inquiry claimed the accused made the ‘opaque and unjustified’ transactions between 2015 and 2016. It said it has now passed its conclusions on to Torrox’s town hall. The town’s mayor, Oscar Medina (PP), denied the accusations, saying the council are due to create rules surrounding fuel use. He claimed: “PSOE and IU councillors also refuelled at the municipal pump.”

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Councillor killing probe A COURT in Asturias has declared proceedings into the death of a councillor in the region secret, according to judicial sources. Llanes Court of First Instance made the order in connection with the case of Javier Ardines, of the leftist Izquierda Unida (IU), who was killed in August. The 52-year-old’s body was found metres from his home in Belmote de Pria. It was discovered lying on a road next to his van covered in wounds. Police suspect the attack was preplanned. The investigation remains open.

Andalucia audit NEW FINDINGS: The prints were found at Altamira (file photo). ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered three new hand prints among prehistoric artwork in a Cantabria cave. Researchers said the prints, at the Altamira cave, were “almost certainly” made more than 20,000 years ago. The discovery was announced by Altamira Museum director Pilar Fatas and the head of the Handpas cataloguing project Carmen de las Heras. De las Heras said the find was “exceptional” as very few prints of hands of the size of those found at Altamira have been discovered. Researchers believe the

hands that made the prints could have belonged to children. “The cave continues to produce relevant findings that never cease to amaze us 32 years after the last publication on art in Altamira,” De las Heras said. The prints have been photographed and digitally catalogued with Handpas’ 3D Paleolithic hands in Europe collection. The Altamira cave is famous for the Palaeolithic paintings of animals that adorn its walls. Modesto Cubillas discovered the location in 1868 and it was later named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

ANDALUCIA’S regional authority has launched a study into its departments to see if the administration is functioning efficiently. The Junta de Andalucia launched the audit after its new conservative Partido Popular (PP) president Juanma Moreno claimed 37 years of left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) rule had resulted in waste. The results of the audit are due in around the next 40 days, according to Junta sources. It comes as Moreno held meetings with officials and trade union representatives last week as part of efforts to help create jobs in Andalucia.

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NEWS EXTRA Pension payouts THE Labour Ministry has earmarked €20 million to help the 4,827 Venezuelan pensioners living in Spain with living costs after inflation in their home country made their payout worth around €3.

Land reclaim MORE than 17,890 hectares of wetland has been recovered in Spain over the last 20 years according to data, around 15 per cent of the roughly 115,000 total in the country.

Rape arrests POLICE have arrested six suspects in connection with the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Sabadell, near Barcelona. Three are accused of rape and the rest of doing nothing to help the victim.

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Spanish king in Iraq by Sally Underwood KING FELIPE VI has paid a surprise visit to Spanish troops in Iraq. According to Spanish media, the monarch visited the Gran Capitan base in Besmayah, just outside Baghdad, to boost morale on the ground, as well as pave the way for future Spanish business opportunities as Iraq begins to stabilise. Whilst at the base, troops sang Happy Birthday to King Felipe, who was celebrating 51st birthday. The surprise visit, known about ahead of time only by Spain’s Minister for Defence and prime minister, comes as the country’s troops help tackle Daesh. King Felipe told soldiers: “The relationship with Iraq will last, and will largely be for the inheritance you leave forever.” He added: “Thank you for what you do and how you do it, for your professionalism and

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KING FELIPE: The monarch surprised Spanish troops in Iraq. mentality in helping the Iraqi people who have suffered so

much.” Iraq is Spain’s second largest foreign supplier, with

imports of oil reaching €1,243 million in 2016.

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Thief ruins Brit trip A BRITISH couple have shared a video of a thief breaking into their car while they enjoyed a holiday in Barcelona last August. Rommy Jan and Gayner Nash told one publication they were in the city during a ‘dream summer holiday,’ when the thief was reportedly seen to smash the back window of their €120,000 Range Rover, and make off with their possessions. The couple claim the thief stole Mrs Nash’s Prada handbag and purse, which contained €1,300, before getting into a car parked nearby and driving away.

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Colombian drugs cartel thwarted by Tara Rippin A JOINT operation involving investigators and customs officials from Spain and Italy has led to the seizure of more than 2.7 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of more than €500 million. According to Italy’s financial police, the organised crime networks behind the trafficking belong to a Colombian group called the ‘Gulf Clan’ that is active in several European ports. The first of two Barcelona-bound hauls was seized at the port of Livorno in Italy on January 15. Some 644 kilograms with a street value of almost €150 million was found hidden in bags of Honduran coffee. The stash was travelling on board a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship and had originated in Puerto Cortes, Honduras. Eight days later, the National Police confirmed 2.1 tons of cocaine, divided into 1,801 packages, and destined for Spain’s capital, was discovered in a container, declared empty.

HORROR DELAY: Passengers were left on the Ryanair plane for six hours.

Horror airplane delay A SN O W STO R M le ft a round 200 Spa nis h pa s s e nge rs tra ppe d on a Ryanair plane in Prague for six hours. The travellers, who were due to fly to Madrid on Sunday morning, were forced to find their own overnight accommodation in Prague before being booked to return home on an alternative flight on Monday night. Some passengers reportedly suffered panic attacks after the plane sat on the

runway during a snow storm, with no one allowed on or off, and no food or drink offered, according to one man on board, Argimiro Perez. The frustrated traveller was one of several on the plane who took to social media to condemn Ryanair for allegedly failing to inform them what the problem was, or providing assistance. Perez told his Twitter followers: ‘Three hours ago they put us on the plane, and without of-

fering us water or food they will not give us information. We see frozen wings. A passenger is sick.’ A representative for Menzies Aviation, the company handling Ryanair’s services at Prague International Airport, said: “Many flights have been cancelled and we have no capacity to find accommodation for passengers.” They added: “Pr ague’s hot el s ar e full.”

Rape victim ‘nearly burned alive’ THE family of a 13-yearold girl who accused her uncle of raping her have been arrested after allegedly planning to burn her alive. Police are currently protecting the girl in La Ribera, Valencia Province, after her family reportedly grew angry when she revealed her uncle had repeatedly sexually assaulted her. After officers arrested the 40-year-old male suspect, members of his family allegedly confronted the girl at her home, armed with bottles of fire accelerant and intending to set her alight, according to police. The girl however managed to escape onto the roof of the property where she was rescued by the Guardia Civil and social services. She has since been rehoused in a shelter until she can return home.

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Possible Pope trip POPE FRANCIS has said he could visit Spain if the country asks him. During a flight to Abu Dhabi, the Pope told Spanish media he would come to Spain if there was ‘an agreement.’ The Pontiff also told media he had many t r i p s p l a n n e d f o r t h i s y e a r, e x p l a i n i n g “ w e m u s t move.”

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UK Embassy’s post-Brexit healthcare priority by Dilip Kuner THE UK Embassy in Spain has reassured Britons in Spain that plans to safeguard their right to healthcare in the country are well advanced. The move comes after official UK government advice was published telling people to check on healthcare arrangements in each individual EU country they intend to visit after Brexit. A report on the UK.GOV website says: ‘Travellers who intend to use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) must check what the arrangement is with the specific country they are visiting as the card may not be valid. This advice also applies to students studying in the EU.’ It adds: ‘In addition, UK nationals should follow current advice from the government which recommends travellers take out separate travel insur-

EMBASSY ADVICE: It is important UK nationals can continue to access healthcare. ance to cover any healthcare requirements needed in any country within the EU or outside. This is particularly advisable for travellers with a pre-existing or long-term health condition.’ However an Embassy spokesperson in Spain clarified the statement for UK nationals living in Spain, saying: ‘It is a priority for the UK’s Department of Health, and for the British Embassy in Madrid, to ensure UK nationals living or

working in the EU can continue to access the healthcare they need as we exit the EU. ‘We are working closely with Spain to make sure patients can continue to access healthcare, whatever the outcome. The Spanish government has already announced that it is planning contingency measures to guarantee healthcare provisions to UK nationals living in Spain starting on the date of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU if

there is no agreement, on a reciprocal basis.” Spain is bringing forward a law giving the Spanish President the power to guarantee British nationals access to healthcare under the current system in the event of a no deal - providing there’s a reciprocal agreement based on current access. Visit: http://www.lamoncloa. gob.es/lang/en/brexit/howtopre pare/Paginas/citizens.aspx.

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On the move FIGURES from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) have shed light on where people are moving to in the country, with the Madrid region home to 1.6 million residents born elsewhere. INE data showed that residents from the capital and the surrounding area have also moved to neighbouring provinces in large numbers. A total of 65 per cent of people living in Almeria Province were born there. People born in the provinces of Granada, Barcelona and Jaen made up the largest share of nonnative Almeria residents. Around 59 per cent of Alicante Province’s population are native to it, with people from

Murcia, Madrid and Albacete leading on the number of those born outside. About 55 per cent of the Balearic Islands’ population was born there. The rest came primarily from Barcelona, Granada and Madrid. In Malaga Province people from Cadiz, Madrid and Granada led the way for Spanish residents born outside the area. The province’s population is 65 per cent nativeborn. Three quarters of those living in Murcia were born in the region. People from Alicante Province, Madrid and Albacete made up the highest share of those born outside.

Catalan trial delay THE trial of 12 defendants charged in connection with the 2017 Catalan independence referendum and declaration will open a week later than planned on Tuesday February 12, judicial sources said. Spain’s Supreme Court confirmed the date while detailing which witnesses and what evi-

dence would appear in the trial. Hundreds of witnesses have been called, including former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and his ex-deputy Soraya Saenz de Santamaria. The former Deputy Prime Minister ran Cataluña after Article 155 was used to suspend

its regional government in 2017. The court has refused to accept written testimonies from UN officials, human rights advocates and intellectuals including the American Marxist Noam Chomsky. Justices said their views were ‘dispensable’ as far as the trial was concerned.

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EU expat help BRITISH expatriate campaign groups have praised Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) after they called on senior EU officials to offer guarantees that current rights would be protected. Members of the New Europeans campaign group said EU officials including European Council (EC) president Donald Tusk were responsible for what happened to British people in the bloc after Brexit. It comes as the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee is due to begin debating offering guarantees to the 1.5 million British nationals living in the EU. Roger Casale, of New Europeans, said the issue was a test of EU values. His group is campaigning for a new visa to protect British expatriates’ rights and those of EU citizens in Britain. His comments follow 25 British MEPs writing a letter to Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker calling for guarantees. Clauide Moraes, a Labour MEP who signed the letter, said ‘fundamental rights’ were at stake. “This is a moral issue,” Moraes said. A British government spokesperson called on the EU to offer guarantees as Britain has done for EU citizens there.

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Facing deadlock By Joe Gerrard BRITAIN’S prime minister has vowed to ‘battle for Britain’ when she returns to Brussels to secure amendments to her Brexit deal which EU officials rallied around this week. Theresa May wrote in The Telegraph that she would be armed with a fresh mandate to secure changes to the Withdrawal Agreement. It comes as EU officials and member states again said the current deal remains the best and only option for an orderly withdrawal on Friday, March 29. The opening salvos in May’s ‘battle for Britain’ came in the form of a war of words between officials in London, Brussels and the capitals of the EU’s other 27 member states. EU officials were particularly critical of renewed calls to ditch the Northern Irish backstop in favour of unspecified ‘alternative arrangements.’ A spokesperson for European Council (EC) president Donald Tusk

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No-deal customs BRITISH government officials have drawn up plans to allow lorry drivers and freight firms to fill in an online form and pay duties after they arrive at ports to avoid delays, in a no-deal Brexit scenario.

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UNITED FRONT: EU officials have rallied round the deal. said the backstop was not up for renegotiation. The backstop is designed to prevent a hard border falling between Northern Ireland and the Republic if future EU-Britain trade talks break down. British International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said it would be ‘irresponsible’ for the EU to refuse to reopen talks. Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the backstop was nec-

essary and said no credible alternative arrangements had been put forward. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Britain and the EU could reach a ‘creative solution’ to break the deadlock. She did not specify details. The backstop looks likely to turn May’s battle into a war of attrition. She will have little time to fight one, with the next Parliamentary vote on her deal set for next Tuesday.

GREG CLARK, British Business Secretary, has said the government secretly promised car maker Nisssan state aid worth around €91.2 million to help save plans to build the new XTrail model in Sunderland after Brexit.

Tunnel funds OFFICIALS in London have set aside funds of almost €912,000 to hire a law firm in the event of Channel Tunnel operator Getlink suing over the impact of Brexit, which sources say is ‘highly likely.’

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Cancer death rate down THE cancer mortality rate has dropped by 18 per cent worldwide since 1990, it has emerged. Scientists at the Society of Medical Oncology predict 277,234 cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Spain this year, but many will be survivable. Jose Marcilla, General Director of Novartis Oncology Spain, said: “Although t h e n u m b e r o f d iagnoses will continue to g r o w, f o r t u n a t e l y t o d a y we are facing a new era in t h e a p p r o a c h t o c a n c e r, marked by increased survival, the arrest of progression and improving the quality of life of patients.”

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Julen’s father speaks out By Sally Underwood JOSE ROSELLO, the father of two-year-old Julen who died after falling down a 72-metre borehole, has thanked the rescue workers who tried to save his son. Rosello said he and Julen’s mother, Victoria, are coping by staying with friends who are supporting them through their grief. Jose said: “I close my eyes and I see the same thing; the well.” He added friends have been encouraging him to play Playstation games to distract him. Jose added: “I curse myself… I curse that day.” The father, who lost his only other son, Oliver, in 2017 to a sudden heart attack, said: “We used to live with my family, but when Oliver died we had to go, because everything was a memory.” Mr Rosello told Spanish media his family had been reading messages of support from around the world: “We have felt very supported. Even if the pain does not leave me, I will be eternally grateful for that.”

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JOSE ROSELLO: Pictured with Victoria, Oliver (centre) and Julen (front).

School dropout rates fall THE number of young Spanish people abandoning their studies has fallen to 17.9 per cent; the lowest in a decade. The figure is still shy of the European-wide 2020 target of 15 per cent, however, leaving Spain with the third highest levels of education drop-outs in Europe after Malta and Romania. The rates are 14 per cent lower than in 2008, although experts warn the number of men dropping out of studies between the ages of 18 and 24 was still high, at around 21 per cent.

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Smoker loses children A COURT in Cordoba has awarded primary custody of two children to their mother after finding their father was a ‘pathological smoker.’ A judge found: “It would not be logical that children are not protected in their home - a place society deems ‘protected’for any citizen, young or old - when we have rules around public places, schools, work centres or health centres.” The children, 10 and 13, told the court they were concerned about smoke levels at home, accusing the father of smoking in their bedroom.

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Support for the Teacher’s body found in canal regions MORE than two out of every five Spanish people back preserving constitutional arrangements that devolve power to the country’s regional autonomous communities, according to a new survey. The Centre for Sociological Research’s (CIS) poll found support for current regional devolution arrangements has reached its highest level since 2012. Support for devolution has never dropped below 29.4 per cent

in the history of the survey. It comes as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the governing left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) have proposed giving more power to some regional authorities. Granting more self government to the regions was backed by 13.8 per cent of respondents to the survey. A total of 16 per cent support scrapping the system and transferring power back to a centralised government in Madrid.

Storm Gabriel strikes SPAIN is expected to suffer the effects of ‘Storm Gabriel’ until Sunday. The weather phenomenon, which is being caused by storms in the Atlantic, will cause wind, rain, and snow to continue across much of Spain. The storm is moving closer to Europe, as well as expanding in size, and is expected to cover most of the continent, with the eye of the storm being located over the north of the Cantabrian Sea. Experts said the weather will move eastwards from Saturday afternoon, affecting the coastal parts of Cataluña and the Balearic Islands.

THE body of a missing 34-year-old teacher has been found in her car in a canal in Lleida, Cataluña. Police are now investigating whether the woman was involved in a road accident, after they found Nuria B following her disappearance at 4am on Saturday as she made her way home from a party. Members of the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police), and fire services, joined hundreds of local residents in searching for the woman, who taught at the Manuel de Montsaur Institute. Nuria’s husband, with whom she had two children, reported her missing on Saturday afternoon. Her white Volvo was finally found in the canal, 500 metres away from where her mobile phone signal was last traced.

SPAIN is among the countries with the highest levels of antibiotic prescriptions in the world, according to experts. Newly-released data showed Spain consumed two and a half times the number of antibiotics of the Netherlands, at 25.1 doses per 1,000 inhabitants compared to 10.1 per 1,000.

BODY FOUND: Nuria B’s body was found in a canal. Officers are investigating whether the accident may have taken place at

Antibiotic overload T h e Wo r l d H e a l t h O rg a n i s a t i o n (WHO) warned unnecessary pre-

another point on the road and the canal’s current swept Nuria’s car away.

scriptions of the medication could lead to antibiotic resistance, while the European Centre for the Prevention and Control of Diseases (ECDC), claimed a total of 33,000 people die annually as a result of infections caused by resistant bacteria. The figure stands at 3,000 in Spain alone.

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Too ill to fly Badly hurt mountain rescuer stranded A SPANISH mountaineer who was badly hurt while part of a rescue team in Argentinian Patagonia will have to wait several weeks before coming home. Jesús Gutiérrez Rey will be transferred to Spain in the next few weeks in a commercial airplane, accompanied by a medical team. Sources from the mountaineer ’s family and from the Castilla-La Mancha Mountain Federation have said agreements with his insurance company will make the transfer possible, but his medical condition must improve first. The mountaineer, known as ‘Susi,’ fell 30 metres and was badly hurt while participating in an international res-

cue on Fitz Roy mountain, where his team was looking for three missing mountaineers. They were finally given up for dead after an aerial search could find no trace of them. Gutíerrez has four broken ribs, fluid in the lungs, clots in the legs and multiple fractures to his elbow, legs and collar bone. He was rescued by Cuenca mountaineer Pedro Ciguentes, who saved him from freezing to death after he had fallen into a lake with temperatures of 15 degrees below zero.

BADLY HURT: Jesús Gutiérrez Rey.

Flying high A SPANISH plane will take part in the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in England this summer. A Harrier jet from the Ninth Navy Flotilla Squadron will take part in the air festival in Gloucestershire, UK, between July 19 and 21. Spanish planes have taken part in previous episodes of RIAT, in both 2017 and 2018.

Spanish film awards A COMEDY featuring actors with mental disabilities has taken home the top prize at Spain’s Goya film awards. Movie Campeones (Champions) won best picture at the gala in Sevilla, while thriller El Reino (The Kingdom) took home seven other awards. The best new actor award went to Campeones’ actor, Jesus Vidal, who has a visual disability. He told the audience: “You have recognised an actor with a disability.” Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, praised the win, describing Vidal’s speech as ‘unforgettable.’

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Immunisation leaders EXPERTS at a recent health conference confirmed while Spain leads the world on vaccinations, it could still do more. Speaking at the 2019 MSD Virtual Congress of Vaccines, MSD’s global vice president of marketing, Patrick Bergstedt, said: “Vaccines face a challenge: mistrust, not only in Spain but throughout Europe.” He added: “It is incredible

that in 2019 this is a risk, but we have seen many outbreaks of diseases throughout Europe, including measles, which are motivated by anti-vaccination movements. It’s a serious matter.” The expert warned misinformation around vaccines had increased the risk of outbreaks of diseases previously thought to be under control.

AT RISK: The number of children facing poverty has almost doubled since 2008.

‘One of the largest’ truffles found in Spain A SPANISH supplier has found one of the country’s largest ever truffles, weighing 750 grammes. The luxury food, labelled the ‘black diamond’ of the restaurant industry, will be served up by restaurant Goya Gallery in Valencia. The truffle, which was found in the Abejuela area between Valencia and Castellon Province, was handed over to the restaurant’s owner Fernando Navarro. Truffles normally retail for around €1,200 per kilo, however experts believe this specimen could be worth more because it is rare to find one single truffle weighing so much.

Child poverty almost doubles THERE are around 139,000 households where children live with parents who have no income, according to Spain’s Labour Force Survey, almost double the amount in 2008 before the last recession. Data from the survey was cited by the country’s High Commissioner of Child Poverty, Pau Mari-Klose, in a speech to Parliament’s Health, Consumption and Social Welfare Commission. Mari-Klose said it was his job to stop

and reverse Spain’s slide into the EU countries with the largest number of children in poverty. “We still have a long way to go,” the High Commissioner said. There are currently almost 30 per cent of children at risk of poverty in Spain. Spain came third behind Romania and Bulgaria in terms of the number of children in poverty. Silvia Heredia, the conservative Par-

tido Popular (PP) childhood spokesperson and her centrist Ciudadanos counterpart Felix Alvarez said the government’s child poverty agency was too dependent on funds from other departments. The High Commission should be funded from the national budget, they added. Mari-Klose said the agency’s success depended on ongoing funding for years to come.

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THE editor of the Euro Weekly News sat down with a journalist for The Observer to talk Brexit and how it is affecting British expatriates in Spain. Dilip Kuner met with The Guardian and Observer’s International Affairs Correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison for a feature which appeared on the British newspaper ’s site last Sunday. Our editor told Ms Graham-Harrison that our letters and readers’ comments suggested there was a more or less even split between Leavers and Remainers amongst expatriates, much like in Britain. “From our postbag, I’d say it’s pretty evenly split. The divide was very much reflected here among the expatriate community, which I found surprising. I thought it would be very much more a Remain vibe,” Mr Kuner said. Euro Weekly News also spoke with Ms Graham-Harrison about her time researching

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IN THE NEWS: The quotes featured in The Observer’s Brexit piece. Brexit and the expatriate community on the Costa del Sol. She said her experience of coming to Spain had been ‘great.’ “It’s always great to get out of the office and talk to people. “I found there was a wide range of views on Brexit from talking to people whilst here,” Ms Graham-Harrison said.

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Carlos Baos We can help you.

QUESTION: Dear lawyer, I intend to buy a property in Denia, and have found contradictory opinions about the importance of

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Purchase and sale of a property in Spain whether the property should have an occupation licence or not. The estate agent has told me, as the property has contracts in place for water and electricity there is no problem and it is neither necessary nor important to

The importance of an occupation licence have an occupation licence, which apparently was never granted for this property. I ask you to kindly give me your legal advice concerning this matter. Dear client, thank you for your enquiry. The possession of an occupation licence is regulated in the Valencian Community under the Law 5/2014 of July 25, of Planning, Urban and Landscape, (LOTUP) and the law 3/2004 of June 30, of Management and Promotion of Building Quality (LOFCE). According to the LOFCE an occupation licence is a municipal licence and therefore has to be granted by the competent town hall and according to articles 32 onwards, this is the licence which recognises and allows for the building to be used as a home. This, therefore is the licence which legally allows anyone to occupy the property or building as a dwelling place and also to

contract for supplies of water, electricity etc, in accordance with the terms of the licence granted for it. In addition, following its initial grant, it must be renewed every 10 years in case of transmission (sale, etc), as well as a range of other scenarios foreseen by the law. There is some contradiction between the laws, as according to the more recently passed LOTUP it conjectures that it is subject to a responsible declaration, (that is to say) in principle it would no longer be necessary for the licence to be granted by the town hall as it would be enough to submit a declaration incorporating the requirements in accordance with the regulations and this would therefore be equivalent to an occupation licence. Although this regulation seems an improvement, we believe it adds an important legal uncertainty into this important requirement to allow legal occu-

pancy. Our fear is, although it is possible a responsible declaration with the appropriate documentation is presented, later on it could be discovered this was insufficient and if the documentation is not correct, the occupation rights to the property will not be in accordance with regulations. In such a case, the town hall may declare at a later stage the responsible declaration is not correct and the property is not approved for occupation, thus leaving the responsible declaration document invalid. The importance of the occupation licence has been repeatedly declared by Spanish court precedents, and it has been declared the occupation licence is the act which recognises and allows the use of a building (in this case as a dwelling), in such a way that the lack of it, would suppose in theory it could not be occupied, nor be used as a home, and should not have supply contracts for wa-

ter, electricity, etc. The courts have indicated in other cases, a developer does not deliver either legally or correctly a property or construction if it does not have the occupation licence, which is an essential part of any sale. In addition, the licence can also dictate (in theory) whether a property may be considered for the granting of a tourist rental licence. It is very important therefore, if someone intends to purchase or sell a property, that it has a licence and/or occupancy certificate, and if so, whether it has been or can be renewed. If you want to purchase a property with full legal security and want to check if the property complies with applicable regulations regarding the occupation licence, 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.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) - White & Baos - Tel: +34 966 426 185 Email: info@white-baos.com - White & Baos 2018 - All Rights Reserved.

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Bottoms up!

A GROUP of wine writers have launched a petition to have the tipple declared Spain’s national drink. The Spanish Association of Wine Journalists and Writers (AEPEV) said on their Change.org page that wine was “inseparable” from Spanish culture at large. The drink goes hand-in-hand with Spain’s cuisine, as well as its history, economy and society, AEPEV added. “We Spaniards need to feel proud of our wine and what it represents. Wine is recognised as an integral cultural element of society. “It is the drink that most ap-

peals to enjoyment, freedom of choice, distinction, history and culture,” AEPEV said. The association’s call comes as Argentina declared wine its national drink in 2013. Spain is home to 13 per cent of the world’s vineyards, according

to data from the International Organisation of Wine and Vine (OIV). The country produced an estimated 3.5 billion litres of wine in 2017 according to the latest OIV data, about 13.6 per cent of the global total.

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Marine park expands THE largest marine national park in the Western Mediterranean opened off the coast of a Balearic island on Friday after a decade-long push to protect the area. The Cabrera park, south of Mallorca, covers an area of 90,794 hectares, having started as a joint land and sea protected area in 1991. It enjoys the maximum level of legal protection for a natural space under Spanish law. Ricadro Aguilar, of the Oceana Europe environmental NGO, said the opening of the Cabrera National Park was a “great day” for the Mediterranean. “The Cabrera National Park is home to an enormous amount of marine life and ecosystems

PROTECTED: Cabrera lies south of Mallorca. so it is an emblem of the submerged natural heritage that we must pass on to future generations,” Aguilar said. “It is truly a Mediterranean in

miniature,” he added. The opening of the Cabrera National Park increases the size of the ocean part of the current protected area from 4 per cent to

Foreign students

AROUND 30 per cent of foreign students who come to Spain opt to study in Cataluña, according to government figures. The figure is equivalent to 16,031

students out of a total of 53,070 throughout Spain. About 94 per cent of

23 per cent. The area is home to marine life including sperm whales, dolphins, coral, swordfish and bluefin tuna.

those who study in Cataluña opt for Barcelona, followed by Tarragona with 512 foreign students, Girona with 284 and Lleida with 115.

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LIFT-OFF: The station is set to orbit the Moon.

Giant leap for Spain A SPANISH company has been contracted to build parts for a space station which will be the first to orbit the Moon. A group of agencies including Europe’s ESA and NASA have signed five contracts with the Basque Country-based SENER to build parts for the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway. It is set to design robotic arms, several mechanised

gates and two communication antennas. SENER said in a statement that it had been a firstlevel supplier of components and systems for space-going structures for more than 50 years. Companies in the US, Canada, Russia and Japan have also been contracted to make parts for the station which is due to be built in the 2020’s.

The Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway is set to contain an on-board laboratory, living quarters for astronauts and a lander and rover to explore the Moon’s surface. It is similar in design and function to the International Space Station (ISS) which currently orbits the Earth. It is due to be assembled over several years before becoming operational in the late 2020’s at the earliest.

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Rich list SPANISH newspaper El Mundo has published its annual rich list, which showed the world’s richest retailer still retains Spain’s number one spot. Amancio Ortega, the owner and founder of the Inditex group which includes Zara, remains Spain’s richest man with a net worth of €50,400 million. The 82-year-old remained a long way ahead of the competition, with rich list’s number two spot going to Rafael Del Pino and his family owners of construction giant Ferrovial whose net worth is €7,650 million. In third place is

Juan Roig Alfonso and his family, owners of Mercadona Distribution, who have a combined worth of €7,050 million. Also in the top 10 was the owner of Coca Cola European Partners, Sol Daurella Comadran and family, at €6,300 million, as well as Amancio Ortega’s eldest daughter and Inditex partowner, Sandra, at €5,300 million.

RICHEST MAN: Amancio Ortega leads El Mundo’s rich list again.

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A local game-changer

SEQUIA MARE: A section of the centuries-old irrigation channel. A RECENTLY-PUBLISHED book tells the story of the Sequia Mare, the irrigation channel that brought water to Benidorm in 1666. The town - then a fishing village - had little water of its own and when wells were sunk they provided only brackish water. All that changed when infrastructure was built that brought Polop’s abundant

water to Benidorm and Alfaz. The book by Professor Antonio Gil Olcina, a former rector of Alicante University, and Antonio Manuel Rico, currently Professor of Geography at the university, details the Sequia Mare’s history and relates the changes that the channel brought to the area. The irrigation water per-

mitted the expansion of agriculture that led to an increase in the population who in turn reinforced Benidorm’s defences against the constant attacks of Barbary pirates. Vestiges of the irrigation channel remain, including one usually-overlooked section at the roundabout giving access to the Avenida de Europa.

A policeman’s lot… FOUR Local Police officers in Benidorm were beaten up while investigating a report about late night noise. A patrol went to a Calle Callosa d’en Sarria apartment building after a resident complained about a wild party going on downstairs. The officers went to the apartment where the person who answered the door repeatedly refused to identify himself. Warned that he was committing an offence and under arrest, he turned on the police when they attempted to handcuff him and another occupant punched an officer in the face. At this point, a 35-year-old woman and another male began kicking an officer who had

fallen while trying to restrain the attacker and the patrol again asked for backup after an earlier request was ignored. “It was a pitched battle,” police sources said later. By the time one of the officers had used his personal defence spray and reinforcements appeared, all were bruised, one lost a tooth, another had part of his scalp torn off and another had a fractured finger. Of all the area’s Local Police forces, Benidorm’s is already the shortest-staffed, the SPPLB union declared, and with early retirements now permitted at the age of 59, another 39 officers are likely to leave this year, bringing a total of 47 vacancies.

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Poor service TELECOMMUNICATIONS companies continue to be top of the list when it comes to complaints received at the Municipal Consumer Services Office (OMIC) located in l’Alfas del Pi. In 2018, the OMIC office registered a total of 2,780 queries and processed around 165 claims. Residents were also dissatisfied with services offered by electricity, water, gas and insurance companies, as well as banks and other businesses in the financial sector.

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BIG STRIDES: Wout Buijs after completing the Camino de Santiago.

THE Department for Foreign Residents at the town hall of Alfas del Pi held the first of its 2019 association co-ordination meetings last week. The meetings are held on a monthly basis and in them the various associations of the municipality present their projects and immediate plans, so that as a whole, they can plan together and achieve a better co-ordination which everyone can benefit from. On this occasion, the meeting was attended by Wout Buijs, a local resident originally from Holland, who recently travelled the Camino de Santiago for charity, subsequently raising a total of €10,000. This money will be all o c a t e d t o re n e w i n g t h e toilets in the Centro Doble Amor. Buijs was able to recount some of the challenges he faced on the Camino and added that although the amount he raised is substantial, it is still not enough to carry out all the work required. Mertens, councillor for Foreign Residents at the town hall, thanked Bujis for his incredible effort and his collaboration with the Centro Doble Amor, inviting other associations to also take up Wout Buijs’ fundraising initiative and contribute their bit as well.

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Clean work THE 10 students on the ‘nurseries, gardens and garden centres auxiliary activities’ course for disabled people, currently taught at the CFO of l’Alfas del Pi, are doing their practical training at the golf course of l’Albir, where they are carrying out cleaning and gardening work.

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GUIDED TOUR: The Department for Tourism has organised two guided tours around Altea in February.

Guided tours success TWO guided tours have been organised by Altea’s D e p a r t m e n t f o r To u r i s m for the month of February. The first trip which is entitled ‘Conoce el casco antiguo de Altea’ (discover Altea’s Old Town) will take place on Sunday. Archaeologist Pedro Jaime Zaragozi will lead t h e e x c u r s i o n a n d i n f o rmation will be given in Va l e n c i a n o , i n a i d o f

the International Day of t h e M o t h e r To n g u e , a l though via the app Play Altea, the visit can also be followed in Castellano and English. The second outing, ‘Ruta a Altea la Vella por el Camino Fondo,’ will t a k e p l a c e o n S u n d a y, February 17. J a n u a r y ’s e x c u r s i o n s were a huge success, with more than 70 participants on each one.

Palace of culture ALTEA’S councillor for Culture, Diego Zaragozi, and Isabel Martinez, Communications Manager at the town’s Palau Altea auditorium, have announced details of the forthcoming programme of events for spring. This year, there will be a special focus on ballet and family shows, with Sleeping Beauty and Madame Butterfly at the top of the list for adults, with Oliver Twist and Peter Pan, Wendy and the Story of Neverland topping the bill for children.

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Calpe THE nine Specsavers Opticas stores in Spain have renewed their commitment to support the Lions Clubs in their region. All stores are collecting used glasses, which customers can donate, and via their local Lions Club groups will distribute those glasses to people who need them in developing countries. Specsavers Opticas and the Lions Club share the same goal; to end avoidable blindness and improve people’s vision, by ensuring everyone has access to glasses. On the Costa Blanca, the six Specsavers Opticas stores are working with their local Lions Clubs and have made agreements with the Lions branches of Calpe, Benissa, Benidorm and Elche, to collect unwanted glasses and put them to good use.

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Villa blaze FIREMEN controlled and extinguished a fire which broke out at around 3pm in a Calpe villa located in the Estacion neighbourhood. The fire originated in the kitchen which was destroyed by the blaze. The owners of the house, who are Belgian, were able to leave the house and contact Emergency Services.

Teamwork continues between Specsavers and Lions Club Once Lions Club volunteers have collected any donated glasses, they are sent to the Melvin Jones Glasses Recycling Centre near Alicante, where they are cleaned, repaired and sorted into different prescriptions before shipping them off to where they are needed. Around 100,000 pairs of glasses go to over 30 countries each year, predominantly in Latin America, Africa and Asia. “We take it for granted that we

can correct our vision with a pair of glasses if our sight is bad,” explained Francisco Jurado, Director of Specsavers Opticas Guardamar, Torrevieja and La Zenia, “but in many parts of the world people don’t have that luxury and poor eyesight can make life very difficult for vulnerable people. “Having a pair of glasses can really change someone’s life, by allowing them to return to work, or to continue their studies. “This is why we are delighted to renew our agreement with the Lions Club to donate unwanted glasses and put them to good use.” If you have any pairs of glasses lying around which you don’t use any more, you can take them to any of the six Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca; in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Guardamar and the new store in La Zenia.

GREAT PARTNERSHIP: Gemma Rodriguez of Elche Lions Club, Antonio Sansano, Director of Melvin Jones Glasses Recycling Centre and Franciso Jurado, Director of Specsavers Opticas, are happy to continue their collaboration.

Better water AGUAS DE CALPE, the company awarded the contract for the water supply service, will be working on renewing the water supply network and modernising hydraulic infrastructures. Next week, they will start renovating water pipes to improve the drinking water supply in the Los Pinos Urbanisation, Basetes and Calalga.

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ACTION TAKEN: The town hall of Calpe has taken precautionary measures against the processionary caterpillar. THE town hall of Calpe has taken sufficient measures, it says, against the spread of the dreaded processionary caterpillars, which can be extremely harmful to children and animals. Workers at the town hall say there is no reason to believe that this year there will be a greater presence of caterpillars than in any other

years, and they administered the correct treatment against them in November and then again in February. Despite their precautionary measures, the town hall warns that people should take particular care when out and about in areas where there is a concentration of pine trees and should avoid any contact with these insects.

Psychological help THE municipality of Calpe has registered a total of 51 restraining orders against men who have been violent or aggressive towards women. It is believed, however, the real figure of domestic violence cases is much higher, as many cases are not reported. According to the town hall, there are victims who are too afraid to speak out against their aggressor, yet they do receive help from professionals at the Municipal Department of Gender Equality, which has now employed a psychologist to help victims cope emotionally with their situation. A Gender Equality agent has also been added to the team and both will work together with the legal advisor who already assists the department in such cases. The Department of Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities is located in Calle Libertat, 36, Calpe and can be reached by telephone on 965 835 111. Victims of domestic violence can also call 016 for immediate help.

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ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED) is a very common problem affecting about one in 10 men, but unfortunately only a small proportion of these men actually receive any treatment for their problems. Most men will, at some stage, fail to get or keep an erection. The most common causes are stress, tiredness, anxiety or excessive alcohol intake. About 75 per cent of men with ED will have physical reasons, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, as a side effect of prescribed drugs or prostate surgery. There have been major advances in the treatment of ED and the majority of sufferers can be treated effectively, firstly with some lifestyle changes, and also with tablets. You will no doubt have heard of Viagra but there are also other similar tablets available. At Clinica Britannia, they discuss these tablets with you, including potential problems with their use. Another option is an injection. In this effective form of treatment, a drug is self-injected directly into the shaft of the penis. The procedure is easy to learn and relatively pain-free. Patients may also benefit from MUSE, a small pellet of medication which is inserted into the urethra (water pipe) using a special disposable applicator. This is also pain free. Occasionally ED is due to a reduced level of the male sex hormones. This is tested for, and if found to be a problem, doctors can prescribe appropriate

hormone replacement treatment. Finally, some patients may benefit from Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), offered at Clinica Britannia. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative treatment. This clinically-proven method has been used for various medical conditions, such as kidney stones, for many years. ESWT is a non-invasive treatment option. The shock waves are generated outside of the body (extracorporeal) and then travel through the patient’s skin into the tissue, producing a painless micro trauma which enhances the generation of new arteries, thus improving the penis blood circulation. The treatment takes a few minutes per session and consists of a certain number of pain-free shockwaves through the skin (distal penis, base of penis and perineum) once or twice weekly for four to six weeks. A major advantage of this innovative option includes virtually no risks or side effects. This awesome Swiss technology is now available in Clinica Britannia. So why not discuss your options with English-speaking doctors at Ejercitos Espanoles 16 (BIS), first floor, Calpe, Alicante. Their multilingual team are on hand to help. Call them on (+34) 965 837 553 or the Emergency number on: 24H/7D (+34) 607 255 755 Alternatively, email britannia.calpe@gmail.com or visit www.clinicabritannia.com.

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AS the almond trees come into blossom, thousands visit Jalon, including residents of the Marina Baja’s coastal areas where the groves continue to disappear. This includes La Nucia’s whose Pensioners’ Association visits Jalon later this month where members will have a conducted tour of the Mediaeval tower and a local bodega.

THE U3A Vall de Pop wine tasting group braved a cold and windy night to visit a familyrun Parcent bodega Run by brother and sister Armando and Nuria Moras, the bodego focuses on quality rather than quantity by selecting and handpicking their grapes at the optimum point of maturity. Armando proudly showed the group around his spotless bodega, explaining in detail the winemaking process and his years of testing and experimenting to produce quality wines. He expects each vine to produce three kilos of grapes, enabling him to produce about 70,000 litres a year. The U3A is all about enjoyment and learning and this is particularly evident in the U3A Vall de Pop, whose members - fiestas and holidays permitting - usually hold their General

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FAMILY-RUN: Wine-tasting in Parcent. Assembly on the first Thursday of each month at the Centre Polivalent in Murla. The next excursion on the U3A Vall de Pop progamme is the Valencia Shopping Experience, Ikea and Shopping Mall, price €8. There is a diverse range of groups, so for further information check their website at http://u3avalldelpop.com.

ROCODROMO: Perfect for indoor climbing.

Going up in the world JALON Town Hall and Grup de Muntanya de Xalo (GMX) have built an indoor climbing wall at the sports complex. From the time that the GMX was first formed, the association has been asking for a Rocodromo or indoor climbing wall in order to

provide climbing practice and instruction under cover. The scheme took off at the end of last year when the different associations using the Sports Centre agreed that the small sports hall there would be an ideal place to install the climbing wall.

The GMX, together with the town hall - which has met the €15,000 cost - has built the Rocodromo which is now ready to be used. The new installation will be available to anybody wishing to use it, although both the town hall and the GMX have stressed that they do so at their own risk. Underage children may only use the climbing wall under the supervision of an adult or the Rocodromo instructor. It is necessary to book a time with the Sports Centre caretaker from 9.30am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm and preference will be given to GMX members or pupils from the different sports courses, explained Jalon’s Sports councillor Alex Segui Moll. Furthering the town hall’s policy of encouraging the involvement and participation of local sports associations by making no charge for using the municipal complex, these will not have to pay for using the Rocodromo. In all other cases there will be a €5 fee.

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BAD weather caused serious problems for competitors in the 300 Millas A3 race who set out earlier from Moraira. Never easy, this year’s regatta was especially taxing owing to the northwest wind and gusts of more than 35 kilometres per hour that caused considerable material damage to the boats, obliging some to drop out. The first leg was comparatively fast, with few problems as far as Tabarca Island and on to Grosa Island in Murcia until later that night when the wind increased dramatically. By the time the wind had eased, only six of the 19 entries remained in the race with the Grefusa Trophy and €3,000 going to Inteman and Daniel Martin from RCM Barcelona.

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INTEMAN: Winner of this year’s 300 Millas A3 race.

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On course with courses tial nutrients for a balanced diet. He and Teulada-Moraira Town Hall were most satisfied with the FPA’s success said Daniel Ibanco, councillor re-

sponsible for Adult Education. Four years ago 120 were registered and this has now grown to 300, he added, stressing that everybody is welcome to register for this

year’s courses. More information is available at the Teulada and Moraira SIT offices as well as emailing fpa@teulada moraira.org, calling 965 740

158 (extension 1506) or sending a WhatsApp to 629 138 277. Ibanco said they were now working on an agreement with the University of Alicante.

Altruistic help from local volunteers TEULADA-MORAIRA’S Proteccion Civil group was needed 600 times last year. Most callouts were for accidents on the town’s roads or attention required in residents’ homes and the months when Proteccion Civil was most needed were July with 64 incidents and August with 72. January and March 2018, when there were only 35 callouts, were volunteers’ quietest months. Teulada-Moraira’s 50 Pro-

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TEULADA-MORAIRA announced its new adult education programme (FPA) for 2019. Some additions have been made and these include a crash course in Valenciano C1 and Healthy Diet, where Julio Palomino identifies and explains where to find the essen-

PROTECCION CIVIL: On hand for emergencies. teccion Civil volunteers not only offered help following accidents or during health emergencies, but also supplied transport for those with

mobility problems, carried out environmental tasks and provided logistic support during fiestas or public events.

A lot to juggle TEULADA-MORAIRA councillor Raul Dalmau was recently named the Partido Popular ’s General Coordinator at the Diputacion Provincial Council. He is Alicante Province’s Number Three a n d s t i l l h e a d s Te u l a d a Moraira’s Town Planning and Communications department. “It’s gratifying to have my work recognised and valued enough to be made p r o v i n c i a l c o o r d i n a t o r, ” Dalmau told a local interviewer. “But it’s hard work and not easy to combine with being the father of a newborn baby,” he admitted. “Coordinating the PP at the Diputacion is essential to ensure that Cesar Sanchez is re-elected. If things go well for Cesar, then they go well for Teulada-Moraira,” he said.

Latest U3A activities T H E M o r a i r a - Te u l a d a U3A recently held its Monthly General Meeting where members coul d renew t hei r m em bership, join groups, learn about forthcoming travel and cultural events or simply meet up for coffee. Guest speaker was the now-retired Teulada-Moraira councillor, Sylvia Tatnell, who gave a talk about the work carried out by the Loal Alzheimer’s Group.

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Selfie-taker takes off A MIDDLE-AGED cyclist from Sueca (Valencia) had a four-metre fall while taking a selfie on Cabo de la Nao. He and a group from a Sueca cycling club had taken the train as far as Gandia and from there cycled to Javea where they took photos at the

Cabo de la Nao lookout. One decided to take a photo while sitting on the railing that surrounds the lookout point where he lost his balance owing to the weight of his backpack and fell four metres His rescuers said after-

wards that it was lucky he was not sitting on the lookout’s seaward side where there is a 100-metre drop. Temporarily concussed, he soon recovered consciousness and after being immobilised by Red Cross paramedics was transferred to Denia hospital.

Think before throwing XABIA NETA ENTRE TOTS reported finding a dead gannet with fishing line tangled in its beak. The volunteer group, which keeps Javea litter-free, said afterwards that the bird had choked on the plastic line.

Nor was this an isolated incident as a small dolphin and several cormorants were recently found dead on the shore. This was one more example of the lack of public spirit amongst some members of the population who thoughtlessly throw plastic refuse into the sea, they said.

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RETIREES: Public thanks for 30 years’ service JAVEA publicly thanked five Local Police officers who have retired after 30 years. Dozens of their colleagues were present as Javea’s mayor Jose Chulvi, Public Safety councillor Pepa Gisbert and Chief Inspector Jose Antonio Monfort thanked Vicente Cardona, Vicente Ivars, Alberto Tur, Miguel Sapena and Javier Garde for three decades of service and dedication.

Presenting them with commemorative plaques, Chulvi wished the five men good luck as they entered this next stage in their lives. “You have earned it after so many years of commitment to the town and making life easier for the public without thinking of timetables or your personal comfort,” he said.

As well as good professionals, they were ‘good people’ who played an essential part in the history of Javea’s Local Police force, the mayor added. “This is the moment to halt a little, to spend time and be happy with your families and in return, receive a little of what you have all given over such a long period of time.”

Women on the run MEMBERS of the Llebeig Athletics Club are, with the town hall’s collaboration, organising the ‘Cursa no competitiva de la Dona.’ As in previous editions, this non-competitive

women’s race on March 10 promotes unity and involvement amongst women, while supporting associations which answer essential social needs. The €5 entry fee for this

year’s event will raise funds for the local Autism association as well as the Amunt contra el cancer association and the organisers hope to attract 1,000 runners. Participants can enrol via

the www.somesport.com website, or between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Wednesdays at Javea’s athletics track where participants can try on the Cursa t-shirts and choose their size.

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Sewer link-up AROUND 1,500 Denia homes will be linked up to the sewer system within the next 12 months, according to the councillor for the Environment and Climate Change at the town hall. This week, 350 homes in the Marquesa area to the Assagador de Cabanes will be connected.

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TOP PROPOSAL: Denia residents voted for improvements to be made to the municipal cemetery.

The votes are in Out of the seven proposals for work to be carried out in the city, the winner was the proposal to install some form of shading in the new area of the municipal cemetery together with litter bins, benches and landscapi ng. Thi s pr oposal i s budget ed at appr oxi m at el y €40,000. The second most popular proposal for the city is for the creation of a wall specifically designed for the more athletic to practise free climbing, at €30,000.

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VOTING finished on Denia’s participatory budget allocations for 2019 last week, with 3,028 people taking part, casting a total of 4,384 votes. Participants were allowed to vote on two proposals for city projects and another two for local neighbourhoods of their choice. The 11 projects with the highest number of votes will be included in the investment budget for the municipality, which is estimated to be around €210,500.

LONG WAIT: Patients had to wait hours for a blood test after the computer system crashed at Denia’s hospital. TOTAL chaos reigned at the regional hospital in Denia last Thursday and Friday when for the first time in 10 years, the Department of Health’s computer system collapsed. On Friday, the computers stopped working around 8am,

and problems continued for most of the day, while on Thursday, the breakdown only lasted a few hours. Many patients were sent home as their files couldn’t be consulted and some waited two hours just for a blood test.

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USEFUL LINKS THE United Kingdom will leave the European Union on March 29, 2019, resulting in a number of significant changes which will affect individuals and businesses. To stay abreast of the Brexit progress and its implications, there are a number of websites, recommended or written by the British government, which are updated as new information becomes available.

*Official information for British people moving to and living in Spain, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare and driving, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain The site contains current, official information, and was last updated on January 29. *Information about EU exit, including the article 50 process, negotiations and announcements about policy changes as a result of Brexit is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/brexit Topics covered range from preparing your business for when the UK leaves the EU to living in Europe after Brexit. *Another useful government led site is ‘Prepare for EU Exit’ which contains information about how to prepare and the steps that may need to be taken by individuals and businesses. This includes everything from passports, driving licences and flying within the EU to banking and selling online. To see more, visit: https://euexit.campaign.gov.uk/ *The implications of a ‘no deal’ scenario are outlined at the dedicated government website: https://www.gov.uk/search?q=no+deal+scenario While leaving the EU with a deal remains the government’s top priority, it must plan for every eventuality, including a ‘no deal.’ As such the guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU to benefits and pensions, advice for pet travel, the impact on the regulation of medicines and medical devices, amongst other issues. *The Spanish government has launched a dedicated ‘Prepared for Brexit’ website which provides information for residents and businesses alike, not only about the implications but also contingency measures that are being adopted at both national and international levels. The site is in English. http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/Paginas/index.aspx?fbclid=I wAR3X5YV5IjNeP5MqUy4cxSiD4POiAfXT6o4QD1z96s0sfcLMHEoSY KVFsdM *For those covered under the Spanish social security system, there is advice on requesting or renewing a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) on the official home page: https://sede.seg-social.gob.es (The Spanish government’s dedicated social security website in English).

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‘UNBEATABLE’: Pope Francis topped the ranking.

Most popular leaders POPE FRANCIS has topped a list of the most popular world leaders for Spanish people, with 75 per cent of the population viewing him positively according to a new survey. The Sigma Dos poll also found German Chancellor Angela Merkel was the most popular European leader, with a 58 per cent approval rating. Rosa Diaz, the director of

Sigma Dos, said Pope Francis remained “unbeatable” in Spain. “The Pope’s approval is among the highest in the world. There is the Spanishspeaking influence in addition to the fact that Spain is mostly Catholic,” Diaz said. British Prime Minister Theresa May was the least popular European leader in

Spain according to the survey. A total of 26 per cent of poll respondents supported her, while 53 per cent disapproved. The Sigma Dos survey saw almost 47,000 people across the world polled. US President Donald Trump was the most unpopular leader globally with a minus 28 per cent approval rating.

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PSOE’s budget woes By Joe Gerrard THE ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) faced mounting pressure from smaller parties in Congress to tweak its budget this week. Pro-Catalan independence parties Esquerra Republicana de Cataluyna (ERC) and the Partit Democrata Europeu Catala (PDeCAT) again threatened to veto the budget over the government’s handling of the Cataluña independence situation. Congress is due to start debating the budget next week. Both PDeCAT and ERC have said they will veto the budget if the government does not accept the amendment. It commits Madrid to negotiating a political solution to the independence issue. A leading member of the leftist Podemos has also called for changes to the budget despite that party and PSOE

VETO THREAT: PSOE governs as a minority in Congress. agreeing a joint programme for it last year. Pablo Enchenique, the party’s Organisational Secretary who is regarded as leader Pablo Iglesias’ deputy, said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was yet to fully meet the budget agreement stuck in October. “We are working intensely to make sure we reach an agreement to improve the living conditions of millions of

Spaniards,” Echenique said. PSOE has faced an uphill struggle to get their budget through Congress from the beginning because the party depends on support from smaller parties to pass legislation. Territories Minister Meritxell Batet has called on those parties to back PSOE’s budget for the good of Spain. “It is important that parties back our budget to recover so-

cial policies which have been abandoned in recent years, generate welfare and to combat inequality and the growing poverty in our country. “The budget is good for all of Spain and also for people who live in Cataluña or in other regions,” Batet said. The minister said the request from the Catalan parties defied common sense but she did not say if PSOE would hold elections if the budget did not pass. The prospect of a general election has only heightened since PSOE took power in June. They may be the governing party but they have 84 seats in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies and 62 out of 266 in the Senate. The opposition conservative Partido Popular (PP) has an outright majority in the Senate meaning it can veto policy. An election could be the only way to break the deadlock.

Poll results A GOVERNMENT agency which monitors public opinion in Spain has published an opinion poll which places the largest party in Congress in fourth place, raising eyebrows among its members. The Centre for Sociological Investigation (CIS)’s polls gave the conservative Partido Popular (PP) opposition 14.9 per cent in its poll. The ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) came first with 29.9 per cent, followed by the centrist Ciudadanos with 17.7 per cent and the leftist Podemos with 15.4 per cent. The far-right Vox came after the PP, with 6.5 per cent. The results will seem anomalous to anyone who follows opinion polls regularly. Polls for the last few months (as the poll tracker below has shown) has consistently placed PSOE marginally ahead of the PP which typically came second. Many have rationalised the result by pointing to the rise of Vox, with Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera claiming the PP is haemorrhaging votes to the far right. There is evidence that his party has also had votes siphoned from them by Vox. The CIS also predicted PSOE win comfortably in Andalucia. That prediction was off the mark, reinforcing the need to take polls with a pinch of salt. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 22.1 per cent, 91 seats Partido Popular (PP): 20.1 per cent, 83 seats Ciudadanos: 19.6 per cent, 71 seats Unidos Podemos: 14.9 per cent, 50 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.

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Celiac sufferers fork out CELIAC sufferers in Spain pay an average of €1,000 a year more on food shopping as they are forced to opt for gluten-free products. This is according to Spain’s Federation of Celiac Association (FACE), which claims despite a slight drop in the price of celiac-safe products, people with the disease are still shelling out as much as €19.49 a week

more for the alternatives. A study has found bread costs 8 per cent more, and sufferers pay almost a euro extra for a 100g packet of chocolate biscuits. FACE is calling on the Spanish government to offer a subsidy to people with the longterm auto immune disorder which primarily affects the small intestine.

Digital activity STREAMING has soared to 90 per cent of all digital activity in Spain, with more than 2.3 million subscribers. A new report by the Spanish recording industry association, Promusicae, said 2018 was a year in Spain ‘marked by the success of new artists, young artists and women’ which was a major factor in the rising figures. Digital music overall, made

up 70 per cent of the country’s music market. The top digital song of the year was Lo Malo, an urban anthem performed by Aitana and Ana Guerra, two former reality competition contestants. Daddy Yankee’s Dura, Becky G and Natti Natasha’s Sin Pijama, Te Bote by Nio Garcia, and Me Niego, performed by Reik, Ozuna and Wisin made up the rest of the top five.

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Official: Spain can fill Britain’s EU void THE head of the Spanish Foreign Office’s global outreach agency has said Spain has the opportunity to expand its role in the EU as Britain prepares to leave in March. Irene Lozano, Secretary of State for Global Spain, said Spain could become the EU’s ‘strong third country’ after Brexit on Friday, March 29. She was speaking at an event organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in London during a visit to Britain. “A strong third country is needed to help advance Europeanism and Spa in mus t oc c upy tha t s pa c e ,” Lozano said. “Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s activism at a European level shows Spain is back and it will play in the le a gue w hic h c orre s ponds to it,” Lozano added. The Global Spain secretary also called for Britain and Spain to co-operate more closely on the international stage once the latter leaves the EU. “I firmly believe Spain and Britain must continue to work hand in hand

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STEPPING UP: Lozano (inset) called for Spain to play a stronger role in the EU. in the international arena, in Europe and elsewhere,” Lozano said. Lozano’s visit to Britain came as

par t of eff or t s t o pr om ot e Spai n abroad and boost its global standing, according to Global Spain.

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DENMARK DENMARK’S Defence Ministry has announced it will increase its budget for the armed forces by €200 million by 2023, bringing it to 1.5 per cent of economic output following calls from US President Donald Trump for NATO members to shoulder more of the alliance’s costs.

Funding rise

Made secure A TOTAL of 85 granite balls weighing 1.7 tons each have been placed around the outside of Christiansborg Palace Square to prevent terrorists using vehicles to mow down pedestrians in attacks.

BOOST: Army funding is to rise.

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DNA call

Flu rise

BELGIAN officials have called for the parents of children adopted from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to provide DNA samples from them following claims they may have been kidnapped and falsely declared orphans.

AROUND 198 per 100,000 people in Belgium visited their doctor with flu symptoms from January 21 to 27 this year, according to the Sciensano scientific research centre’s data which comes as cases of the virus have risen throughout Europe.

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AUTHORITIES closed roads in parts of France last week after Storm Gabriel made landfall on the country’s Atlantic coast, resulting in heavy snow in Paris and other areas where as much as 10 centimetres fell.

PRESIDENT Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Angela Merkel joined lawmakers in the German Bundestag on Thursday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, with the legislature’s president Wolfgang Schauble saying a recent rise in anti-Semitism is ‘shameful.’

Riot bill FRENCH lawmakers have begun debating measures which would see regular rioters banned from demonstrations and be forced to pay for damage caused in protests following street violence seen in some gilet jauntes (yellow vest) protests since November.

Camp probe POLICE have arrested three men in Detmold in connection with 13,000 child pornography files that were allegedly made at a campsite, with 23 children aged between four and 13 thought to have been abused there over 10 years.

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THE Dutch government has said it will allow the Tamrazyan family, from Armenia, to remain in the country after a church in The Hague held a 96-day non-stop prayer service to protest against them facing the threat of deportation.

A DRAWING by Dutch artist Peter Paul Rubens that formally belonged to the Netherlands’ Princess Christina has sold for almost €7.2 million at an auction at Sotheby’s in New York, along with other royal-owned works auctioned off.

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Job losses

TWO men have been charged in connection with a video showing a man repeatedly hitting a moose with a car jack in Fosen that surfaced on social media last year and could face up to three years in prison if found guilty.

SWEDEN’S Public Employment Service has announced it will lay off around one third of its workforce, about 4,500 staff members, after a budget featuring spending cuts to government departments passed in Parliament in December.

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NORWAY’S government has said it will not back plans to use funds raised from emission taxes to buy electric and hydrogen lorries for haulers, a move which Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) head Ole Erik Almlid said was ‘disappointing.’

HUNDREDS of kilograms of meat from animals that had tumours and other illnesses were allegedly sold by a Polish slaughterhouse to four Swedish import companies, according to the latter country’s National Food Administration which is investigating the claims.

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BY JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM OH dear! What a nightmare Brexit is turning out to be. I fail to understand why the UK dislikes the EU to such an extent and that they are risking so much to leave. At the moment, things are still no clearer. Does Britain really understand what could happen and that the fear factor may become a reality? In which case, the implications are enormous. Nothing is ever perfect, including the EU, and I am sure that it was very frustrating at times, but I am still convinced that it is better to be part of Europe, especially when the world is becoming a more dangerous place. To say I am astonished at the in-fighting in the government is an understatement. And to make capital gain from your own agenda, politically, at this stage is appalling. I am sure there are many in the world looking in on the UK in amazement. I sometimes feel quite ashamed, which is tragic and I do not want to feel like this, but I am a Remainer.

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Uninsured - why? I often sit in a cafÊ or restaurant, here in Spain, and look around me. There are many different nationalities, mixing and accepting one another - with all the different nationalities in the UK, this does not seem to happen so easily there. The loss of the European workers in the UK, I am sure, is going to have a knock on effect to some industries. Having said that, there are just too many people in Britain, it is very, very over populated and this causes problems, of which there are many. There is hardly a day that goes past that someone is not killed by a knife. Terrible isn’t it? Brexit is not the answer to all this tragedy and problems in the UK, including the growth of obesity, which puts further pressure on the NHS. I strongly feel that the UK should stay in Europe. However, there are millions that would not agree with me. Watch this space. On discussing with Liberty Se-

guros the fires in Javea in 2016, which were very frightening and have obviously had a long term effect on people and homes, I was staggered to hear that 30 per cent of the properties affected had no insurance cover, whilst others discovered their insurance was inadequate and did not have the cover they thought they had. Liberty Seguros insured quite a number of the properties involved and these clients were also able to claim for a certain amount on garden cover, which is unique to Liberty. From what I understand, Liberty Seguros was very professional and responsive to the needs of their clients and settled claims as promptly as possible. I fail to understand the thinking of people when they make a decision not to insure their biggest assets - their homes and their contents. No one has a crystal ball to say that flooding, fire and robbery will never happen. A vast majority of claims on

house insurance are for accidental damage which also covers water damage. This again is where Liberty Seguros is unique and offers cover for these risks when the client choses the accidental damage option. Did you know that Liberty will provide 72 hours of security surveillance if they are unable to safely secure your property in case it becomes uninhabitable? There are other situations where emergency repairs will be carried out, as well as emergency medical assistance and the sending of emergency medication when required, as part of your home policy. Therefore take very great care you do not go for price alone when being assured that it covers everything. Liberty Seguros is a secure, bona fide insurance company, whose home policies can be tailor-made to your individual needs, never forgetting that it is a specialised expat policy. Car insurance is mandatory in

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Spain. However I am confident when I say the majority of British do insure their cars correctly. However, there are millions of cars in Spain uninsured, which is appalling. If you have an accident caused by one of these uninsured drivers, Liberty Seguros will be there to help and protect you. I can’t understand, knowing how many claims my company deals with every week, why people risk their bank balance and savings by not insuring their home or car. This also applies to travel insurance, why do people think that they will not have an accident or illness when they are travelling - this is when it is more likely to happen. Even if that is covered by the European Health card, the cost of repatriation to Spain is not. With the uncertainty surrounding Brexit at the moment, nothing is guaranteed including reciprocal cover within Europe for emergency health care. If you would like more information, please contact one of my consultants on info@jennifercunningham.net, call one of the offices or visit my website www.jennifercunningham.net.

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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.

AXARQUIA

Car theft reoffenders POLICE in Almeria charged two men with criminal records with stealing from vehicles. One is suspected of breaking the windows of two cars parked in the city centre, taking a laptop from one and from the other €1,150 in cash, a laser meter and an alarm remote control. Investigations led to the arrest of the 44-year old, who has a police record for more than 30 similar offences. The second man was accused of breaking into five vehicles in Almeria City in November and January, smashing the window glass to get his hands on radios and other items of value. Police said the 41-year-old had only just been released from prison and has notched up a hefty total of 81 arrests, mainly in Almeria. In the latest thefts the robber stole five radios and three cases of tools valued at around €2,300.

Flood damage A SMALL town in Axarquia was left underwater after a reservoir’s pipeline burst. According to Spanish media, more than 50 homes and around 12 cars suffered damage in El Trapiche, Velez-Malaga, after water poured through the streets from the La Viñuela reservoir. The Eastern Costa del Sol Commonwealth’s insurance company is now said to be assessing claims, members RISING WATERS: Cars and homes were left underwater after of the Local Police, fire a pipe burst. services, and a cleaning company, joining residents in Axargua, the public company responsible for trying to clear away mud and silt from the supplying water locally, said they were using town’s streets. an auxiliary connection to La Viñuela to Some residents were reportedly forced to ensure the 14 surrounding municipalities take refuge on the top floor of houses, while dependent on the reservoir are not without the town’s church of San Isidro is said to have water while the pipe is fixed. been badly affected.

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Trees hit by insect plague THE Department of Water, Agriculture, Farming and Fishing of Pilar de la Horadada has ordered the municipality’s almond trees affected by the almond seed wasp to be burned to combat further contamination. Based on the Plant Health Law, the affected trees must be destroyed within a specified time, and if not, fines of up to

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€3,000 will be imposed. Continued failure to comply can result in a €120,000 penalty. Burning the diseased almond trees will reduce the population of insects and prevent them from spreading to healthy trees. The councillor in charge of dealing with the problem said the almond seed wasp was first detected in Spain in 2010 in the region of Albacete, and up u n t i l n o w M u r c i a ’s a l m o n d

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who they believe were responsible for setting fire to an abandoned car in Malaga City while a homeless man slept inside. Emergency services took the 43-year-old to Carlos Haya Hospital for treatment for severe leg and chest burns after receiving several call outs on Sunday morning. Emergency services sources said the man was sleeping inside an abandoned vehicle in a plot in Malaga City when the couple doused the car with fuel

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Holiday fatality A TOURIST died in Son Espases hospital after being run over by her own hire car in Andratx on Sunday. The 70-year-old French woman and her husband, who were staying at a hotel in Illetes, were driving to Cala Llamp, when they parked up in a pine wood so the deceased could get out to go to the toilet. For reasons yet unknown, the car began rolling backwards ‘uncontrollably’ and the woman was knocked down and dragged several metres. Her husband was still inside, but was unable to stop the vehicle before it came to a standstill after colliding with a tree. Police, ambulance crews and firefighters attended and managed to lift the car, releasing the victim. She was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit, but died from her ‘very serious’ injuries the same day. The Local Police of Andratx is investigating the circumstances.

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and set it alight. The 43-year-old told emergency services he was woken up by the heat of fire and noticed a strong smell of petrol. He was able to get out of the car but was left with extensive burns and remains stable in hospital. Witnesses told police they saw the couple leave the plot shortly after the fire began. The search continues.

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SUCCESS T is indisputable that some of the very best talents from around the world have settled on the Costa Blanca and have thrived, helping each other in so many different fields to grow and find success. One piece of research suggests that there are nearly 150 different nationalities on the Costa and although they may speak different languages, they all add to the cosmopolitan feel of the area, bringing new ideas as well as tried and tested concepts from their home countries to Spain. As others see that there is a particularly enjoyable lifestyle with rewards both financially and in private life for those who are prepared to commit to the area, so new blood which is essential to the ongoing success of the area is attracted. The whole of the Costa Blanca continues to see growth and a vibrancy which spreads through the expatriate community into the general economy of the area. Success comes in many forms and one area where a number of expatriates excel is in helping others through charitable work. So

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taken up by locals and expatriates alike. Business, charity, lifestyle and also the arts play an important part in the lively area that is the Costa Blanca. There are regular theatre performances, museums and art galleries to visit, dance, modern and classical music and film festivals to attend. Even in politics, various councils are recognising the importance of non-Spanish residents and are appointing special council members to represent the interest of foreigners in the council chambers and now we are even seeing foreign born representatives being elected to different councils in a range of roles. Finally, the quality and choice of restaurants just keeps on growing and because of the number of different groups living in the Costa, so new styles of food are being introduced with a quality that has been hitherto unknown. Success breeds success and ‘incomers’ play a vital role in helping to make the Costa Blanca the exciting place that it is.

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Interview - Unique Homes - Samantha and Marvin ur close-knit team is run by Marvin Liebenow and S a m a n t h a Kennedy, CEOs of Unique Homes Spain, but first and foremost, parents to their two young children, who were both born and raised in Spain. Samantha grew up in Oxford, UK, but made the step to relocate in 2008 and has fully integrated into the Spanish lifestyle. Marvin, whilst born in Germany, moved to Moraira with his family at the age of seven and has always considered Spain as his home. Being a part of the community has been a great priority of theirs, as well as travelling and learning more about different cultures and nationalities. Their whole family, along with other members of the Unique Homes team, participate in all of the local fiestas including the famous Moors and Christians of Moraira. The business has thrived and expanded rapidly over the past three years due to the drive and passion of both Samantha and Marvin. They are always searching for ways to enhance and better their business and ser-

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out of the office,” Samantha said cheekily! Marvin followed his parents in a number of family businesses which included restaurants and a local real estate agency. “The world of real estate has altered significantly since the days of the previous property boom,” exclaims Marvin. From the young age of 10, Marvin, trained and competed in kart racing and followed his aspirations to set up his own racing team for children and teens. His passion, experience and love of motorsport enabled Marvin to follow his dreams into owning and running a successful team during the early days of the crisis... “And then I met Samantha,” grinned Marvin! Samantha and Marvin, are backed by loyal and professional staff. They have brought with them a fresh, modern vision to the world of property, but have retained the traditional philosophy of excellent customer service. “Allow us to guide you through this exciting new chapter of your life in Spain, with complete ease, professionalism and honesty.”

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Becoming a success RISKY: Getting to the top needs nerve.

WHAT sets a successful entrepreneur apart from the crowd? Many people try to turn a passion or a hobby into a business success. This can be fine, but so many potential entrepreneurs fail to understand that running the financial and legal sides of a real life business is so very different from being in love with cooking, cars, clothes or whatever the passion was that created the inspiration to go it alone. Cash flow, or lack of, is the number one killer of many business dreams. Official figures suggesting that around 80-90 per cent of small businesses fail because of poor cash flow. Cash is king in the modern business world and always has been. When the cash is-

n’t there, due to late payments, unexpected costs or just insufficient initial investment, business survival is almost impossible. Not understanding the competition is another cause of early failure. You may think you can provide the best food, the best dresses, or best gym, but how do you persuade new customers to come and see you rather than the people they already use? And business is all about people. So many new businesses focus so much on their product that they forget the importance of selling themselves. Small and micro businesses especially rely on a personal relationship with the customer. If you’re thinking of opening a coffee shop as an example, will your potential customers really come in for a hot drink and a bite to eat, or are they coming in because they feel really welcomed by you and your staff? International food chain Pret a Manger say that the staff teams in their shops are the backbone of what they do. To Pret, people are one of

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ucts is testament to the skills and craftsmanship of their German designers and engineers. “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago”, or more likely had the foresight to order Markilux shading solutions. Whether you are sitting on your balcony, lounging on your terrace or reading a book sat at your favourite window, Markilux has you covered. Offering superb quality textiles and materials and innovative designs by forward thinking engineers with a focus on functionality and architectural style at the forefront of their remit. Markilux can provide a solution to protect your outdoor areas, windows, balconies, terraces and much more with custom-made systems using the world’s best materials and textiles. If you haven’t already been sold, why not take a look at the designs on the Amasvista Glass website? The designs, craftsmanship and examples of projects already undertaken are certainly impressive.

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A fashion giant HEN it comes to billionaire success stories Spain has its very own to rival any in the world. From opening his first Zara store in 1975 with his wife Rosalía Mera, Amancio Ortega’s business has grown to dominate the world of fashion retail. His businesses now have around 92,000 employees worldwide, with stores in 94 countries and more opening each year. His business Inditex has made him phenomenally wealthy with Ortega currently worth around €53 billion on paper. With such popular brands as Zara, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius and Bershka, the company just keeps on growing. It recently launched Zara.com in India to give it a total of 46 different national online websites. Ortega himself was not born into wealth. The youngest of four children, he

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fecciones Goa to sell quilted bathrobes before opening Zara and starting his meteoric rise to becoming the wealthiest retailer in the world. President of Inditex Group Pablo Isola can only see continued growth and has confirmed that the company is committed to social and environmental goals to ensure staff and customers are treated fairly.

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A land of love songs SPAIN can certainly hold its own when it comes to producing musicians that will stand the test of time. Isaac Albeniz was a renowned composer and piano maestro, whose folkbased music was so popular that it was often adapted to other musical instruments like guitar. A student of the prestigious music academies of Leipzig Conservatory and the Royal Conservatory, Albeniz’s piano compositions took him around the world, and the world loved him back. Andres Segovia is regarded as one of the greatest classical guitarists of all time, but taught himself to play after being inspired by a performance from Gabriel Ruiz de Almadovar. Popularising the guitar with

the help of new technologies of recording and radio, Segovia is credited with establishing it as a legitimate concert instrument. Julio Iglesias is a singersongwriter and gained worldwide recognition by singing in a number of different languages. He won the 1988 Grammy award in the Best Latin Pop Album category, and has performed with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton and Diana Ross. Placido Domingo is a conductor and tenor who has recorded more than 100 opera performances. Known as the ‘King of Opera’ with a unique style and voice, Domingo formed part of the formidable ‘Three Tenors’ with Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras.

Interview - Proakustik

A professional business couple... NICOLE PAULINI and Christian Cleemann have gained a superb reputation for their expertise and professionalism in the world of hearing aids, and their success is going from strength-to-strength. They have known each other since school days in Germany - where they are both from - and married 17 years ago. It was just four years ago that they came to Denia on holiday for the first time and met up with the previous owner of Proakustik that had been established for 15 years... and not long after they decided to take it over. It’s something they haven’t regretted, as Christian confirmed. “We continue to be delighted and proud at the continued success of Proakustik. In fact it has grown since day one and our business is still growing.” Nicole brings to Proakustik close to 30 years experience

They have built up a truly international set of clients. as an audiometrist (that’s an expert in hearing aids) whereas Christian’s background is in the motor industry in Germany having worked for BMW and Audi which gave him a perfect grounding for his current role with Proakustik. What’s the connection between cars and hearing aids we hear you ask? “I spent my time working on designing and testing electronic components used in car steering units,” said Christian. “This used similar technology that is used in hearing aids in respect of varying radio fre-

NO REGRETS: Christian and Nicole bring a wealth of experience to Proakustik. quencies... so I suppose you could say I’ve gone from steering to hearing!” Both Nicole and Christian are seasoned travellers having seen most of Europe, Australia and Puerto Rico to name but a few of the exotic destinations they’ve been to. They also keep very active when they get some valuable spare time when they combine hiking, biking and kite surfing... although Nicole confesses that the

latter sport isn’t for her! The secret to their success in business is due not just to their undoubted professional attitude and their experience, but by going that extra mile to help and advise their customers. They don’t just stay in the clinic and wait for customers. Nicole and Christian are very much part of the local community and often do presentations to local groups, associations and residential homes on the val-

ue of hearing tests and the services offered by Proakustik. If needed, they will also visit customers in the comfort of their own homes for those that are unable to travel into Denia. They have built up a truly international set of clients from the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Holland and such is their reputation and expertise that people combine a holiday on the Costa Blanca specifically to visit Proakustik.

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PROAKUSTIK: Visit them for a free consultation.

Hearing... the quality of life HEARING... it’s one of the most important of our senses, and without this vital part of day-today communication, we are separated from other people. The ability to hear as clear as possible, and to understand other people and listen to the environment around us, increases our quality of life. Hearing aid experts Proakustik - based in Denia for the past 15 years - have been helping thousands of people regain that ability to appreciate all that is going on around them, and they are now enjoying life to the full. When people begin to lose their hearing, it starts slowly and you can be totally unaware you have a problem. You start asking people to repeat themselves; the TV volume needs turning up a notch or two on the remote; you think others are mumbling or slurring their words and you feel you’re understanding less and less.

These are just some of the scenarios that can eventually lead you to avoid them... and it’s all down to a possible gradual loss of hearing. This is the time to visit Proakustik in Denia and speak to the experts. Proakustik offer a free trial test, and then if you do need a hearing aid the price you pay includes free after-sales service and all consultations. They will tailor-make a hearing aid just for you, and completely adapt it for your own lifestyle. And the fact that Proakustik deal with a variety of companies across the world, they will find the product that exactly suits you... and this includes using modern Bluetooth technology which connects to mobile telephones and TVs. From the moment you feel that your hearing has even slightly deteriorated, the advice is not to lose any time in getting it checked out. A free test at Proakustik

takes between 30 and 60 minutes and the results are immediately available. Over the years, vanity may have prevented people from getting their hearing checked with the thought of having to wear large and cumbersome devices that draw attention to their condition. Nowadays, hearing aids are almost invisible, lightweight and have reached the stage of being mini-computers that are able to separate noises from speech and even offer relief from sufferers of tinnitus. So, perhaps now’s the time to address those concerns you may have about your hearing and consult your local experts in Denia... Proakustik, and visit them for a free consultation. You can book your appointment by calling into the clinic, telephoning or by going online. Proakustik are waiting to hear from you...

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URING 12 successful years in the reupholstery business in Spain as Sofa Medico, Jayne and David Harris noticed a trend; their expat customers were choosing to re-upholster their furniture rather than replace it, due to an inability to find new furniture to suit their tastes amongst the predominantly ultra-modern styles found locally. Their extensive experience in the trade, coupled with having managed a large furniture retail store for 15 years in the UK, allowed them to fill this gap in the market with the launch of a second division to their business in 2016, Pedreguer-based furniture store Harris Furnishings. Their objective is to supply models which better suit their expat clientele. Having wideranging re-upholstery knowledge means that the team know their products inside out - from the raw materials to the end result - ensuring that the customer has complete peace of mind in the knowledge that the advice they are receiving is sound and

the products they are buying have been sourced with a professional eye. The store offers an unmatched selection of both traditional and contemporary options to satisfy all tastes and desires, with an emphasis on sourcing high-quality furniture at a sensible price point. They recognise style is very personal, as how you style your living space makes a statement and is a reflection of who you are and how you live. Harris Furnishings are exclusive retailers of Parker Knoll in Spain, the well-known luxury British brand which has been

making timeless furniture for 150 years and whose collection has evolved through periods of key trends and eras of distinct style. They give a 25-year frame guarantee and offer an extensive collection of fabrics, ensuring your new sofa or chair will delight you for many years to come. In addition, Harris Furnishings stock various other collections by British manufacturers like JH Classics, Regency Recliners, Sofa House, The Libra Company and Furmanac. They also offer a wide range of furniture by Losbu, a stylish Spanish brand, which trades worldwide, but due to its heavy

presence in the UK, leans towards designing their products for the British market - making them the perfect supplier for Harris Furnishings. Losbu specialise in top-grade Italian leather, as well as offering an incredibly vast range of beautiful fabrics. They excel in attention to detail, for instance, allowing the customers to choose the colour of the stitching and type of feet they have on their chosen sofa or chair. For recognition of their standing within the trade, in 2014 Losbu were awarded a Mercurio Business Award by the Chamber of Commerce, Indus-

try and Navigation. In addition to their extensive retail range, Jayne and David still offer a full re-upholstery and repair service as Sofa Medico. This makes them very unique as furniture retailers, in that long after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired - should there be any issues with your furniture they are able to offer an unrivalled continuity of care. Another bonus is that if their customers wish to re-upholster any existing pieces of furniture they have, they can be done to match any new pieces purchased at Harris Furnishings. In addition, they can make antimacassars, arm protectors etc to go with your new furniture. Harris Furnishings believe the secret to their success is in the emphasis they put on their ‘oldfashioned’ approach to customer service and aftersales; seen in their passion to go the extra mile to ensure their customers are happy. Their prioritisation of customer satisfaction over the last 12 years has allowed them to gain and maintain their glowing reputation.

For more information you can visit their webpage www.harrisfurnishings.com or visit their showroom in Pedreguer.

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A long lasting achievement HIS business supplement is designed to showcase the very special businesses that have become such an integral part of the expat way of life in Spain. More than that, it also shows the tremendous successes enjoyed by expats and Spaniards over the years, many of them from humble backgrounds. They have proven that with the right combination of inspiration, persistence and sheer hard work anything is possible. The Euro Weekly News Media Group is one example of what can be achieved on the Costas of Spain. Twenty years on from what were small beginnings the EWN Media Group has kept on growing despite the hostile financial environment that hit Spain from 2007. The challenges faced in

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this difficult time were seen as an opportunity by its owners. While others faltered, the EWN became the biggest and best English language news media group in Spain. Owners Michel and Steven Euesden were not content to sit back and wait for the business to come to it. Through the long period of recession and now in better times, investment has been seen as the way forward. Investment in staff. Investment in technology. But most importantly, investment in time - the time to study and understand the needs and expectations of both clients and readers alike. Each member of the EWN team, regardless of their duties is fiercely committed, not just to the newspapers and the website, but more importantly to the people that really matter - our clients and readers.

EWN: The biggest and best English language news media group in Spain.

This commitment has been reciprocated by all those we work with. No other free English newspaper group in Spain can match the figures that the EWN can boast of. They are figures that speak for themselves:

• Six editions: Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Costa del Sol, Axarquia, Almeria and Mallorca. • Each edition proves the group’s superiority over free local rivals for the number of news stories, making our newspapers the best read out there. • 134,000 copies distributed every week, 52 weeks a year. We never miss an edition and can substantiate our print run. • More than 4,000 distribution points in expatriate hotspots, meaning you never have too far to go to pick up an issue. The EWN knows what it takes to be a success: hard work, a commitment to clients and knowing your market. These are lessons that all the people and businesses appearing on these pages have learnt. We Get It, You Get it, The EWN Gets It.

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Two decades ‘giving customers the best service’ GRUPO MARCOS MARCO is celebrating many years in the construction sector, involved in reforms and real estate purchase management. And the company prides itself on ‘giving customers the best service’ with the main goal of client satisfaction and trust. The company became involved in construction work about 20 years ago, ‘surviving the famous crisis 10 years ago’, keeping the whole team complete and recovering strongly and looking forward to the future. In 2017 an office was opened in Benidoleig, adding the real estate sector to its services and extensive experience. This made it easier for clients to sit in the office and discuss the projects and budgets while having a cup of coffee. The management, Marcos Marco and Kateryna Baranovska are able to talk to customers in their own language, speaking Spanish, English, German and Russian. They take care of the maintenance of client’s

WELCOME!: Marcos and Kateryna are happy to meet you at their Benidoleig office. You can contact the company by phone, WhatsApp, email and via the web page www.grupomarcosmarco.com, or follow on Facebook or Instagram. Tel: +34 678 908 234 Email: grupomarcosmarco@gmail.com

properties and they solve any problem that arises, whether the customer is in Spain or overseas. With regards to the real estate agency, Grupo Marcos Marco takes care to find the special and perfect house, either on the beach or in the mountains, facilitating the procedures of documents and notary. In the department of Multi services (Service Group) the firm offers security to its customers and their property, and has services to carry out reforms and construction, plumbing, electrics, carpentry, air conditioning and heating, the design and construction of kitchens, the fitting of alarms, systems surveillance with remote control, medical insurance, home insurance and insurance for pets. The company has the support of several companies in all types of sectors. If you have a problem, do not hesitate to contact the company, Grupo Marcos Marco wants to solve it!

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Interview - Masterclass - Martin Stott

Essex boy brings success to Benissa... A NY masterclass is under the control of great and inspiring leaders, and in the case of Masterclass Removals and Storage in Benissa their leader, Martin Stott, is one of the most successful in his specialist subject. Martin has been in charge of Masterclass Removals and Storage for the past six years, although the business itself has been established in Benissa for 25 years. Martin has lived in Spain for 16 years and had a number of years learning the removals and storage trade in the UK.

He was born in Upney. Now, only an expert on the London Underground lines would know where Upney is as it’s on the District Line between the more well-known Barking and Becontree. It will come as no surprise to anyone that being born and bred in that area of Essex, Martin has been a lifelong fan of West Ham United and takes the chance of supporting his beloved ‘Ammers two or three times a year when he pops back to the UK. Martin isn’t just a watcher of sport as he’s an active golfer who takes the opportu-

Martin had a number of years learning the removals and storage trade.

nity to play on some of the most beautiful courses his part of the Costa Blanca has to offer. He also has two young boys who, like their father, have completely embraced the Spanish lifestyle and language As has been a trend in modern life, Martin took the opportunity of travelling around the world before he got married and has been

lucky enough to visit Australia and parts of Asia. We discussed the subject of Brexit and whether it has affected his business since the result of the Referendum back in 2016. “Thankfully, we’re still very busy,” said Martin, “and that if I’m honest the ‘B word’ hasn’t really bothered us at all. In fact, Masterclass Removals are still bringing a significant number of retirees and younger families from the UK. I’m only aware of two customers in those almost three years that have told me they’re returning to the UK be-

REMOVALS & STORAGE: A well established business.

cause of their uncertainties about the future.” Martin continued: “Interestingly, we are also bringing a large number of UK expats to Spain who had previously made their home overseas in France, Portugal, Belgium and Switzerland.” However, with such a

professional business attitude, Martin is ahead of the game. “We have kept in very close contact with all the eventualities that may bring in changes to UK and European transportation laws, and have already applied for the appropriate licences,” he explained.

Advertising Feature IT’S a well-proven fact that moving house is one of the most stressful things that anyone does during their lifetime... and that totally relocating from one country to another adds a few more points onto that experience. And so it makes total sense for you to put your removal needs in the hands of the renowned experts in the field Masterclass Removals and Storage - and considerably reduce that stress to a minimum. Masterclass Removals and Storage has been established in Benissa for 25 years... and doesn’t that say everything about the quality of service on offer? Many companies come and go when they base themselves on the Costa Blanca; but not Masterclass. They privately own three vehicles - one 12-metre lorry and two vans - proudly decked out in their recognisable logo and colours, and all their removal jobs are 100 per cent carried out by Masterclass employees both to and from the UK and Spain. There’s no sub-contracting to other companies as has become the norm in recent

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MASTERCLASS: Renowned experts in the field. years, and this means that from the moment you call Masterclass until the moment your goods arrive safely, you know who you’re dealing with at every stage during this fully personalised service. As their name suggests,

Masterclass also offer full storage facilities in their large premises in both Benissa in Spain and in Essex in the UK. By the way, they offer onemonth’s free storage for all removals just in case you need that extra time when moving

home or relocating overseas. No storage is too small for Masterclass... from a single palette or even a bike... in fact, they’ll store anything for anyone, and their premises are fully insured, with any goods stored subject to third party

MASTERCLASS REMOVALS AND STORAGE Calle Isaac Peral, Pol Ind La Pedrera, 03720 Benissa Tel: 965 734 162 • Website: www.masterclassremovals.com • E-mail: info@masterclassremovals.com

arrangements. You can also get any of your online orders delivered by the dedicated team at Masterclass. All you need to do is to arrange to have your goods taken to, for example, the UK address and they will deliver straight to your door in Spain with two delivery dates per month right across the year. Masterclass have a team of six that have all worked for the company for a number of years and have all become professionals in their respective fields. Masterclass operate right across Spain, and depending on the schedules, some removals could be completed within a week from the first moment of contact. As you’d expect, Masterclass also offer a full professional packing service, and sell a complete range of packing materials, bubble wrap and wrapping paper. This company truly does offer a ‘masterclass’ in customer service with a professional approach, all aimed at ensuring your property arrives and is delivered as safely as possible.

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Being the best is the route to success ENTRO DENTAL in Alfaz del Pi is now recognised as the most successful centre of excellence for dentistry within the Marina Baixa area in the province of Alicante. Centro Dental has been established since 2002 and has been growing in stature ever since and ‘by being the best it has become a success.’ This success is due to the exceptional skills of Doctor Schilderoth who personally carries out all treatments with the assistance of his wife, Conny who manages the practice, it is a family business. Doctor Schilderoth is an expert in cosmetic dentistry, which is a specialist field and aims to give the patient that perfect smile. However you don’t have to be a celebrity to achieve that Hollywood look,whatever the condition of your teeth, at Centro Dental miracles do happen. They also now offer the ability for patients to finance their procedures or treatments so they can spread the cost over affordable monthly payments to suit their budget. They offer many different treatments or combination of treatments that can improve the quality of life for its patients in so many ways. Let’s look at some of their procedures, firstly veneers: A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a naturalcolour ‘composite' material is used instead of porcelain. When would you need a veneer? Veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth. A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to im-

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They aim to give their patients that perfect smile. prove a single discoloured tooth or to lighten your front teeth. A veneer can make a chipped tooth look whole again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth, with a thicker section replacing the broken part. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a ve-

neer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others. Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy. Because they are very thin and are held in place by a special, strong adhesive, very little preparation of the tooth is needed. Some types of veneers don’t need any preparation at all. Many clients of Doctor Schilderoth refer to him as an artiste (check out the Facebook reviews) and that is what he is, he sees your mouth as a blank canvas and he creates a masterpiece every time. Now let’s look at implants, a procedure that should only

THE TEAM: Dr Gert Schilderoth, Dentist; Rosa Caballero Prior, Nurse (left) and Conny Schilderoth, Administration Director. be trusted to the best dental practitioners Today dental implants are considered the standard of care for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth in dentistry. A dental implant is a surgical fixture that is placed into the jawbone and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. The dental implant acts as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth. In turn, this ‘artificial tooth root’ serves to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Having a dental implant fused to the jawbone is the closest thing to mimicking a natural tooth because it stands on its own without affecting the nearby

Centro Dental: Avda. Pais Valencia 6, 03580 Alfaz del Pi 965 889 146 • Emergencies: 626 281 787 • www.mydentist.es

teeth and has great stability. Most dental implants are made of titanium, which allows them to integrate with bone without being recognised as a foreign object in our body. Over time, technology and science have progressed to greatly improve the outcomes of dental implant placement. Today, the success rate for dental implants is close to 98 per cent. Centro Dental also specialises in many other treatments and procedures such as, dentures, which will always fit perfectly, crowns, teeth whitening and your normal maintenance and repair. So if you want to or need to visit a dentist then try Centro Dental who built their success by being the best.

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Interview - Reliable Clima - Erik Verhagen

The Spanish dream continues... ORN in Holland and h a v i n g spent a number of years in a variety of trades that included the tourism industry, Erik Verhagen decided it was time for a new challenge and just around three years ago came to Spain. Mind you, it wasn’t his first choice as the original plan was to return to Tenerife where he’d previously spent some time. But Erik believes he most certainly made the right choice, and the customers he deals with in Reliable

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Clima from his Altea office would also agree. Erik was given the opportunity to run the Altea branch of Reliable Clima and it’s simply gone from strength to strength by the day. “It made me very proud that I was trusted with running the office and looking after the customers from Alicante up to Gandia in my role as Office Manager.” Working in the air conditioning business, Erik doesn’t get much free time as it’s an all-year round service. However, when he does he loves

nothing better than getting out on his quad bike and enjoying the great scenery that Spain has to offer. “One day in the future, I’d like to organise quad bike excursions and encourage others to enjoy the lifestyle.” Erik has travelled extensively, and has spent longer than just an average holiday in places such as Curaçao, Lloret del Mar, France, Thailand and Tenerife. Erik is very passionate about his job and he said that there is nothing more satisfying than having cus-

tomers that are themselves 100 per cent satisfied with the product and the service they’ve received. “If I and the company do a good job, it leads us to receive more recommendations. “Advertising is very important, but word of mouth is equally so from people who have already used the services of Reliable Clima,” said Erik. As to the future, Erik says that he wants to

ERIK VERHAGEN: It was time for a new challenge. continue to enhance Reliable Clima’s name and make them one of the main players in the industry, as well

as taking advantage of the recent boom in hotel building and business premises in this part of Spain.

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RELIABLE: The company provides a first class service. derstand the need to offer a speedy and efficient service. They install across the entire Costa Blanca too! They provide tailored refrigeration and air conditioning solu-

tions to domestic, commercial, industrial, retail and leisure market sectors. Reliable Clima has been specifically formed to raise the level of service offered to users

of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. They understand that most cooling equipment is business critical and should be treated with the importance it deserves and that with the correct design, installation, service and maintenance some faults can be eliminated and the useful life of the equipment drastically extended. You can be sure you have made the right choice when you use the services of Reliable Clima, which is dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations. In addition, they can also repair all brands of heating refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning units. During the past year there has

Reliable Clima and Construction Services has offices at Calle San Luis 61, Torrevieja (open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm) and Partida Cap Blanch 77, Altea (open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm). For more information visit www.reliable-clima.com or www.reliableconstruction.es alternatively call the Altea Office on 965 843 144/673 468 922 or the Torrevieja Office on 966 799 815/678 234 502.

been the introduction of the Ecosense to the Costa Blanca... air conditioning sensors that help you save energy, and they have extended this system to windows and door sensors which are ideal for hotels and apartment blocks. Reliable Aluminium They now have their own aluminium factory based in Torrevieja which makes the company even more competitive, adding another service to their growing portfolio of building and construction services. Check out the wide range of superbly made windows, doors and conservatories. In addition, there are a selection of glass curtains, shutters and security doors all on display in their offices. Reliable Solar Why not take advantage of the climate in Spain and think about using solar energy? Reliable Solar can help and guide and advise on the right system.

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Interview - The Bed Centre - Lucy Grande YOU often hear that people went on holiday to somewhere in their youth and never came home again. This is most certainly the experience of Lucy Grande, owner of The Bed Centre in Calpe. In her case, she was 19 years old and came to Calpe for a friend’s birthday party... and never returned to the UK and to her home town of Yeovil where she was born. “When I was younger, I never ever gave it a thought that I’d end up running a business in Spain,” said Lucy, and here she is over 30 years later fluent in Spanish and regarded as one of the most successful businesspeople in the area. The Bed Centre was originally set up in 1992, and it wasn’t until 2004 that Lucy took over the reins after being self-employed for a number of years, and the hard work that she and husband Antonio (Tony Grande to his many friends) have put into the business have kept its high profile in a competitive area.

Lucy Grande the busy professional “I believe that one of our secrets here at The Bed Centre is the way we treat all our customers. In fact, we treat them as people... not clients - there is a big difference - and by building up that kind of relationship we quickly establish an important trust,” explained Lucy. There is no doubt when you talk to Lucy that she has a tremendous knowledge and expertise of her trade. “I’m a great researcher into everything connected with beds,” she said with a wry smile. “You know what I mean!” she added quickly. “I look at what the experts

Lucy has a tremendous knowledge and expertise of her trade. say on sleep patterns, postures, and why some people don’t get a good night’s sleep. It’s important to enable me to give as professional a service as possible when I advise people when they buy our products.” Unsurprisingly, Lucy and her husband don’t get too much spare time, but when they do much is spent on

LUCY GRANDE: ‘Generous, organised and very focused.’

their rewarding work for the Make a Smile charity. In addition, Lucy likes her garden, reading and is currently renovating a house. How do they find the time? “We don’t sit in front of a TV! I’ve gone close to 30 years without one,” said Lucy. When asked, Lucy was embarrassed to talk about

her special qualities and so Gemma - working with The Bed Centre for six years said what she thought. “Lucy is generous, organised and very focused.” The success of both her business and anything else Lucy turns her hand to certainly supports those words...

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Over 25 years experience in beds... NE of the things that people from the UK miss most when they come to live in Spain for the first time is the comfort of a great British bed. The leading supplier of British beds and English bed linen in the Costa Blanca area, The Bed Centre based in Calpe on the Calpe-Moraira coast road brings their many years of trading in Spain, priding themselves in offering expert advice and prompt delivery. As soon as you walk into The Bed Centre, the staff are on hand to help and advise and won’t simply just sell you the first bed that catches your eye. They’ll ask you what kind of bed you’re looking for and why you’re looking to buy a new bed in the first place. It may be due to your current bed being uncomfortable... so why would you buy something similar? The expertise of The Bed Centre will ensure you only buy the bed that is perfect for you and your requirements. The team at The Bed Centre work closely with a local osteopath and ensure that not only is the bed exactly right for you, so are the pillows, which shows their commit-

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THE BED CENTRE: Providing quality, comfort and peace of mind. ment to the customer at every stage. Perhaps you’ve come from a cold climate and are about to experience the heat of a Spanish summer for the first time? Yes, selecting the correct type of bed can affect whether you get a good night’s sleep or not, and The Bed Centre will make sure you buy the right one for your comfort. At The Bed Centre, you can also ‘build’ your own bespoke bed combining a range of mattresses, base styles, and from a stunning selection of fabrics, knowing that throughout the process

you’ll only get the very best of professional advice to enable you to make the right choice. Customer service has always been a priority of The Bed Centre, and even if what you’re exactly looking for isn’t in store at the time, it can be sourced for you from the wide selection of contacts The Bed Centre has across the industry. The Bed Centre will always look to find something to suit every budget, and you can be assured that you won’t be subjected to the hard sell. They want you to leave with the right product and be com-

pletely satisfied with your bed. At The Bed Centre they are totally committed to providing quality, comfort and peace of mind at every stage from the moment you walk into the store, delivery, and a second to none after sales service. Call or visit now and get that good night’s sleep you’ve been wanting for some time!

THE BED CENTRE Centro Comercial Biblos 8, Urb Los Pinos, 03710 Calpe, Alicante Tel: 965 836 814 Website: www.thebedcentre.com E-mail: info@thebedcentre.com Opening hours: Mon to Fri - 10am to 5pm Sat - 10am to 1.30pm Sun - Closed

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A company that delivers transfer solutions to all its customers BENICONNECT has been operating for many years on the Costa Blanca offering shuttle and private vehicle transfers serving Alicante, Murcia and Valencia airports. Beniconnect, a British/ Spanish family business has a wealth of experience in the transport sector and offers a wide range of services for every occasion as well as airport transfers. Beniconnect is the sister company of Autocares Grupo Benidorm, their very own coach company boasting a fleet of modern vehicles that are fully licensed and comply with all local and European health and safety regulations. In Alicante airport, Beniconnect has two ‘Meet & ENICONNECT is the leading provider of airport transfers on the Costa Blanca. This young innovative company were the first to offer exclusive and distinctive shuttle services from Alicante Airport to all areas of the Marina Baixa, Marina Alta and Vega Baja. They were the first company to launch the Express Connect Shuttle, offering their customers a fast, efficient shuttle transfer service, with minimum waiting time at the airport and a guarantee of no more than four stops at very affordable prices. This was first offered for the resorts of La Cala de Finestrat, Benidorm, El Albir and Villajoyosa. Leading on from its success they then launched the Express Connect 6 which included the resorts of Alfaz del Pi, Altea, La Nucia and Polop. Following lots of market research their next success was the launch of the Costa Connect Shut-

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They are on the third cycle of the SICTED (certificate of commitment for the continuous improvement of quality in destination). Last July, the Minister of Tourism, Irene Maroto, presented them in Madrid with the award of Best Quality Transfer Company in Spain. In Autocares Grupo Benidorm, they have also obtained certifications: They are on the third cycle of the SICTED (certificate of commitment for the continuous improvement of quality in destination). Last August, they obtained four ISO certificates: OHSAS

BENICONNECT: Has recently obtained certain awards. 18001 (Safety and Health Management System at Work); UNE-EN 13816 (Transport Management System, the Logistics and Passenger Transport, UNE-EN ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), and UNE-EN 14001 ( System of Environmental management). They have a very user friendly website www.beni connect.com which has recently been updated, where with four easy steps you can make your reservation with a safe and secure payment system. After making a reservation you will receive written email

The local Spanish number is + 34 965 850 790 and the local UK number is 012730 37952, both operating from 9am to 8pm.

confirmation with full joining instructions and a 24-hour emergency contact number. While offering very competitive prices they also provide different ‘Special Offers’ each month. Beniconnect are also available to ‘tailor make’ anything to meet customer requirements, be they excursions, tours, transport for weddings guests, golfing groups. Nothing is too small or too large for them to organise for you. They have a ‘Customer Information Centre’ open seven days a week between 9am and 8pm for enquiries and bookings. However booking discounts for transfers only apply when customers book on their website.

Beniconnect - specialists in providing airport and train station transfers tle. This shuttle service connects with the resorts of Denia, La Xara, Javea, Moraira, Benissa Costa and Calpe. Never ones to rest on their laurels and always looking to provide transport solutions to meet demand, in 2016 they recognised the need for launching a new shuttle service. For years Alicante train station has not had any direct connection to the popular resorts of the Costa Blanca, hence the introducion of their Alitren Connect Shuttle, an exclusive service that is only offered by Beniconnect. Their aim is to provide a reliable connec-

tion from Alicante train station to the popular destinations of Benidorm, Albir, Altea and Calpe. It is a shared service whose schedules vary according to the needs of our customers. In May 2018 Beniconnect improved their trans-

fer portfolio by launching a new shuttle service to and from Alicante airport to the south of the Costa thereby allowing easy airport connections for both residents and tourists in

the south. They are the only company that offers a daily service, seven days a week, all year round to the Vega Baja. This new shuttle service calls in at San Pedro

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AJB - over 30 years of professional service STABLISHED since 1987, AJB Insurance Consultants have been providing a wide range of insurance products and services to the expat community on the Costa Blanca for more than 30 years. With offices in Javea and Calpe, they provide a quick, efficient and competitive service of the highest professional standards, helping every client find the best policy at the best price. They provide insurance cover on everything from car, house and contents to pet and private medical, meaning you can rest assured and have the peace of mind that you are protected. AJB works alongside several of the largest and wellknown international insurance companies. This allows them to provide the best range of cover and ensure that you get the lowest possible premiums. When it comes to motor insurance, AJB are very thorough and ensure that every possible scenario is covered to make sure there are no issues when it’s time to make a claim. For example, imagine your car is stolen and, like so many people, keep all the vehicle’s documents in the glove compartment or hidden under the front seat. To make a claim, you need the log book... AJB automatically take a copy of EVERY document connected with your vehicle to allow them to process your claim as efficiently as possible and taking a major worry from your mind. Worried about the small print in your car insurance policy or can’t understand Spanish? ALL AJB car policies are available in English if required.

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Another popular and much needed service is medical insurance, and this has become especially popular with the recent uncertainties of Brexit and whether UK citizens living in Spain would continue with their free healthcare or otherwise. Whatever the outcome, waiting times for specialists and operations are becoming much longer in Spain, and with reports of some patients having to wait over a year to see a specialist on the Spanish NHS, many people are turning to private cover. With AJB’s range of policies, they can make sure you’re seen by a specialist within 48 hours in most cases. Until the end of 2019, AJB

A member of AJB is available 24 hours a day for emergencies. Insurance Consultants have some amazing discounts on both life and funeral insurance policies, with monthly payment options. They even have a pre-paid funeral plan for the over 70’s with no medical required and you are covered from day one.

Should the worse happen and you need to make a claim, AJB will be your point of contact and remain with you throughout your claim process, and on hand 24 hours a day if you need assistance at the most difficult of times. Many Spanish funerals are held within 24 to 48 hours of someone’s death. However, AJB’s funeral plans cover extensions to that time which allow you to arrange for family members to attend and pay their respects if needed. AJB always look to give

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their customers tailor-made policies to make sure you are fully covered at all times, and this is the advantage of dealing face to face or speaking with a local expert rather than a large switchboard. Dealing with the larger companies, how often would you get to speak to the same person over the telephone that dealt with your original application? You may have accidentally agreed to a policy that, when you come to claim on it, there is something missing that you thought was included. With the AJB personal touch, that worrying scenario is avoided at all times. As Managing Director of AJB, Philip Rayner, explains: “Spending the proverbial extra five minutes in talking with our clients and discussing their needs to ensure everything has been taken into account can save any potential distress in the future.” Property insurance is a perfect example where clients can, without realising it, be completely under-insured. AJB make certain that this isn’t the case and will be happy to visit you at home to see for themselves what you’re looking to insure and get a personalised policy just for you. AJB have provided insurance cover for many thousands of clients throughout the years and a large number who first joined them back in 1987 have remained with them, happy with their ethos of offering the best policy at the best price, combined with a friendly and personal service from people that go that extra mile at all times. It’s a testament to their commitment and dedication to customer service that a member of AJB is available 24 hours a day in case of any emergencies.

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LTHOUGH Antoni Gaudi tends to be the first name that springs to mind when the topic of Spanish architecture comes up, the country actually has a much bigger pool of talent that is deserving of recognition. One of the biggest names in the field in the modern day is Santiago Calatrava Valls, an architect, sculptor, structural engineer, and painter who is best known for designing the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, Sweden, and his largest project, the City of Arts and Sciences project in Valencia, his hometown. Born in Benimamet - an old

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borough now officially part of Valencia City - in 1951, Calatrava studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris before enrolling in the Higher School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. He was then awarded a doctorate in the department of architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, after which he immediately opened his own office. After several projects in Switzerland, he built his first bridge, the Bac de Roda Bridge in Barcelona, Spain,

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and his career really began to take off. He then went to build the Puente del Alamillo Bridge in Sevilla, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas, Palace of Congresses in Oviedo and the Gare do Oriente in Lisbon among many other notable works. He has received 21 honorary degrees in recognition of his work, as well as the prestigious Gold Medal of the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects.

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. Vince Lombardi

THINKERS in Spain have made several contributions to the world of ideas, with discoveries spanning across all fields. Francisco de Vitoria, a holy man and thinker who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries, was the first to propose the concept of people having rights. He wrote about his ideas in Ius Gentium, Latin for The Rights of People. Other thinkers from what was known as the School of Salamanca expressed what we would now recognise as theories on International Law and Just War theory. The Spanish have also made significant contributions to medicine and biology. The wheelchair was invented for King Phillip II who suffered from gout

which prevented him from walking. Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, who lived in Spain when the country was ruled by the Moors, is considered the father of modern surgery. He devised more than 200 surgical instruments, many of which are still used today. Spanish mathematicians were also responsible for s o m e of the e a r l i e s t w o rk with statistics and probability. Pedro Chacon, a mathematician, developed the Gregorian calendar after being summoned to Rome by Pope Gregory XIII. The Pope was the calendar’s namesake and it is still used today as the standard way of recording the days and months in the west.

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VERY country can lay claim to great inventions - and Spain is no exception. Some we are about to mention may seem run of the mill but they all have one thing in common - they have been a great success. It is a little known fact that the first moon and space walks would not have been possible had it not been for Spaniard Emilio Herrera Linares. Yuri Gargarin may have been the first man in space in 1961, but the space suit was actually invented by Emilio 26 years earlier in 1935. Moving into the world of entertainment and Spanish music - particularly Flamenco - is inextricably tied to the sound of guitars.

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So it is little surprise to learn that the world can thank Spain for the modern acoustic guitar. Around nine centuries ago there were two types of guitar being plucked across Medieval Spain. They were eventually lost to a new design, la vinhuela - the first guitar to use six strings, in the 15th century. Little changed again until the 19th century when Antonio Torres Jurado from Sevilla made alterations to give us the acoustic guitar of today. In 1949, Spanish teacher, writer and inventor Angela Ruiz Robles had the idea to lighten the weight of the books carried by her students. She came up with a device she named the Mechanical Encyclopaedia, which was the first electronic book and was awarded a patent for her invention. Aeronautic engineer Manuel Jalón Corominas whilst visiting the US in the 1950’s saw cleaners in an aircraft hangar wringing out a cloth through rollers which inspired him to create his version of the humble mop, making its head circular and adding a grill with which to squeeze out the ex-

Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. Benjamin Franklin

cess liquid into the bucket. For the man who has everything, an unknown inventor from the Basque Country created the first stapler for the French King Louis XV with each staple being engraved with the royal cipher. Chocolate was first cultivated in South America, where the indigenous people drank it bitter or sometimes flavoured with spices. When the Spanish conquistadors landed on the continent, they did not take to the original mix, instead opting to create their own version sweetened with sugar. For years they kept their prized chocolate a closely guarded secret, but fortunately for us they eventually chose to share it with the royal courts of Europe. Staying with sweet things, Enric Bernat invented the popular Chupa Chups lollipops in 1958 as he realised that young children in particular managed to make a sticky mess with sweets, so by placing the sweet on a stick a problem was resolved. The sweets were so popular that even Salvador Dali was persuaded to design a new logo for them which is still used today.

Xabia’s Bike: Grasp life by the handlebars SOME people just get it right when it comes to business, and their idea usually springs from something that they are truly passionate about. And that is the case with Xabia’s Bike - a bicycle retailer in the Costa Blanca North area that sells a vast range of top brands like Specialized, Trek, Moustache, Riese&Müller, Conor and Megamo. Not only that, though, they also offer rental, repairs and maintenance to all their customers as well, providing a complete package and service for all things bicycle-related. Xabia’s Bikes is the baby of Martin Staldhofer and Alex Chacón, and their passion for bikes and cycling together with a helping hand from fate brought them together to become business partners and expand this fantastic business. Xabia’s Bike was established

some 25 years ago by the original founder Eduardo together with Alex, who is now both the CEO of the company and the technical director. They started off with a small shop in the port of Javea (Xabia), but it wasn’t until 2012 that they decided to take a gamble and grow their business, which despite the economic crisis, was becoming hugely successful. Martin, originally from Germany and living in Javea for more than 20 years, decided to turn his hobby into his job in 2010 when Eduardo, the origi-

nal founder retired and left Alex looking for a business partner. Since then they have never looked back. In 2012, Xabia’s Bike had to move into bigger premises as the one in the port was becoming too small. And, only a year later, and still feeling the effects of the crisis, the business partners went with the idea of opening a new shop in Jalón in order to service all the inland locations. It paid off. And not ones to sit still for long, their latest venture took shape in 2018 with the opening of their Moraira branch,

XABIA’S BIKE: Choose the right bicycle that is perfect for you. which focuses on electric bicycles that are ever more in demand by the public. As keen cycling enthusiasts, Martin and Alex are always trying out the latest bikes, accessories and equipment on the

For further information about the business, please visit their website: xabiasbike.com or you can email them at: info@xabiasbike.com. Javea/Xabia: Avda. Lepanto, 5, Javea, 03730, Alicante • Tel: 966 461 150 Jalón/Xalo: Avda. De Les Hortes, 4, Jalón, 03727, Alicante • Tel: 966 481 143 Moraira: C/ Cabo Salou, 4, Moraira, 03724, Alicante • Tel: 966 784 841

market, so they really know their stuff. If you’re thinking that two wheels are better than four and want to purchase a new bicycle plus all the right cycling gear to go with it, Xabia’s Bike is the ideal place to go. Along with a wide range of bicycles, parts and accessories, they offer a wealth of advice from years of experience in the business, enabling you to choose the right bicycle that is perfect for you, and at a competitive price.

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Advertising Feature HE staff of PMR are experts in the field of property management and rental. Based in Alfaz del Pi, the company now celebrates 12 years of bringing quality services to their Costa Blanca customers. In addition to its extensive portfolio of rental properties, PMR offer comprehensive management services to owners. Over the past couple of years, PMR have also fully embraced the subject of Brexit, having attended all the recently held meetings hosted by the British Consul across the region. This has enabled PMR to help both old and new customers with any questions they have, and in many cases put Residencia and driving licence applications in process to make UK citizens as legal as possible. PMR is also very much part of the local community and regularly attend meetings in the area to take questions and give out information on a wide range of subjects that may affect the daily lives of people living or staying in the area. The one thing that really makes PMR stand out from the rest, is the way they, in effect, hold their clients’ hands at every stage of every process that PMR are involved with. After that initial approach and visit to PMR to discuss your needs, you’re never left alone to make appointments or to attend them... PMR do all that

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in Spain, including assisting with tax declarations and providing excellent translation services. Once your property is in the very safe and secure hands of PMR, they provide owners with regular property inspections

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while keeping them fully informed of everything by email. Incorporated within the management services are regular checks of the property including appliances and plumbing equipment, TV and satellite connections. This service also includes acting as official key holder and point of contact for owners with alarms. The PMR team will provide garden and pool maintenance and check water meters to confirm there are no leaks. They will thoroughly ventilate all rooms and carry out pest and vermin checks and even water house plants. For owners looking to let their property for long term and holiday rental, PMR will provide online and newspaper advertising worldwide. For long term rental PMR will carry out tenant reference checks, preparation of all contract documents, handling of deposits, transfer of utility bills and regular tenant contact. They have a portfolio of properties between San Juan and Calpe, but most are situated in the tourist areas and inland of Benidorm, Albir, Altea, La Nucia and Villajoyosa.

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Interview - Golden Leaves - Emma Quantrill

Setting personal goals GENUINELY positive approach to business and life in general is just one of the factors behind Emma Quantrill’s professional achievements. Emma is the Golden Leaves Operations Director for Spain, a position which carries a great deal of responsibility in a company providing funeral plans and a range of complementary services for expatriates, and with a welldeserved reputation for efficiency, professionalism and empathy. Emma attributes her own success first and fore-

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most to setting personal goals, commenting, “I find this approach helps to keep me on track and on course for the objectives I want to achieve. It is through this approach, and hard work, which has led to me where I am today.” Emma’s career path in Spain began in 2007. Her parents had moved here in 2006 and a year later Emma decided to join them. She had fallen for the laid-back way of life in Spain, commenting, “the Spanish people appear to realise that there is a balance between work and home life.”

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Emma was attracted to the idea of living in the country also by the culture which she says is overall family-orientated. “I had no strong ties in the UK at the time and felt that I was ready for the challenges of obtaining a new job, in a new country. I was also excited at the prospect of being successful in a new envi-

ronment,” Emma says. Emma was originally trained and worked in the financial services sector in the UK. In Spain she was first employed in a direct sales capacity selling funeral plans, and this gave her the confidence to start her own business, before eventually joining with Golden Leaves. Emma said she wasn’t arrogant enough to think she had the ideal business model when she launched her enterprise, but she does have words of advice for any woman considering starting a business of their own: “Be positive, be yourself, set

EMMA QUANTRILL: Proud of what she has achieved. goals, work hard, be the leader and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.” Emma is very proud of everything she has achieved in life, but stresses the main achievements she is most proud of are those “that have been obtained by the collective

power of teamwork,” adding she is delighted to be leading a great team. Emma is definitely a person who looks forward to what’s around the corner. “There may be a few knockbacks,” she says, but adds, “I’m confident that the future is bright!”

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heart of the Golden Leaves ethos, with client needs always the top priority. The company fully appreciates the importance of empathy, discretion and efficiency, and the global team of assistance agents strive to ensure they offer their clients the best service possible. The company offers a range of different kinds of insurance cover, including health, car, home, travel, pet and marine. Golden Leaves has also partnered up with leading experts and independent financial advisors to assist clients with finance management issues like pensions, offshore investments and currency exchange, as well as legal service matters, among them drawing up wills. For a friendly, no pressure consultation about the different funeral plan options or other any other services, speak to Golden Leaves at one of the offices they have up and down the coast, or they are always more than happy to visit clients at their homes if it’s more convenient. Whatever your needs, Golden Leaves is there to offer help and support.

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Interview - Jennifer Cunningham

Learning from tough challenges ITH branches along the Costa Blanca employing more than 25 members of staff, Jennifer is well aware that her success is attributed to the lessons she has learned during her life. And she is thankful, because without them she wouldn’t be where she is today. Jennifer began her insurance agency 26 years ago with no knowledge of the insurance industry and was faced with tough opposition in a male-orientated business world and in a country with a complicated bureaucracy

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and legal system. However, drawing from the tough challenges faced every day as a female salesperson in the kitchens industry in London’s West End, she knew that she had to make her business a success, as working for another person wasn’t an option. Realising the need for quality insurance products, Jennifer daintily bulldozed her way into the health insurance market, initially selling policies for Norwich Union and Exeter Friendly. Just as Jennifer was finding her feet, the universe decided that it

was time for another big life lesson. What came next affected the rest of her life and almost destroyed her. Doctors presented Jennifer with the unimaginable news that her eldest son had cancer of the spine and was going to die. She spent the last few months of her son Paul’s life living with him in a hospice. Little did she know that shortly after she would start a charity called Paul Cunningham Nurses, providing hospice care for the terminally ill, free of charge and in their own home. Fourteen months later, her husband, whom she married at Paul’s hos-

No-one can deny the success of the Jennifer Cunningham brand. pice bedside also passed. Standing in the garden of their new home, Jennifer contemplated the future of her life. So, decided to stay in Spain. “I became fearless. When you hear the news that your child is going to die, there’s nothing worse, nothing can beat that. You can’t go into a darker place. Absolutely nothing

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM: The woman behind the name. frightened me any more. It really made me what I am today - strong, very strong. It also motivated me to be successful, as my son couldn’t be. That’s what pushed me.” But, Jennifer had tobalance her time between the business and charity, so leaving the charity in the extremely capable hands of the people that run it for her today, she continued to

expand her insurance business, doing her best to ensure that she offered her clients the best products, service and aftercare service, with honesty, on the market. And today, with offices in Javea, Benijófar, Playa Flamenca, Els Poblets and Los Alcázares, no-one can deny the success of the Jennifer Cunningham brand.

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An iconic Benidorm landmark T was on July 12, 1977 that the now famous Benidorm Palace opened its doors for the first time and more than 1,500 people arrived for its spectacular inaugural show. Forty plus years on, it has become an established landmark in this thriving city and welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to this sophisticated and popular venue. Just under 30 years ago, the current owners took over the property with the intention of moving the shows up a level and there is no doubt that it has gone from strength to strength since then. With the addition of kitchens the venue was able to offer a full dinner and show experience and then in 2005, it saw its latest grand refurbishment both inside and outside of the premises and this new façade turned the building into one of the most admired and photographed landmarks in Benidorm. Today, the Benidorm Palace continues to offer the type of show that could easily make you think you were in Las Vegas, such is the quality of the acts, costumes, lighting and sound and the food and service. With all seating offering great views of the stage, diners can enjoy a threecourse meal with wine and cava as they view the exceptional cabaret, or guests can simply watch the show without eating. A new and exciting show Alegrias was created for the 2018 / 2019 season with a cast of 50 talented artists, the show transports guests to the excitement of a Las Vegas casino, the colours and cheerfulness of Bollywood, the rhythms and Alegrias of a Tablao in Cordoba and the vibrant merriment of a Tropical feather finale. In keeping with show business tradition, this extravaganza will be replaced with a brand new show in May of this year. Details of the replacement for Alegrias are currently under wraps, but it is promised that it will continue to feature superb singers, dancers and live musi-

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Benidorm Palace offers the type of show that could easily make you think you were in Las Vegas. cians, plus a number of surprises. In the meantime apart from the daily shows, a certain number of Sundays and other special days have been earmarked for exciting events and guest artists from around Spain and Europe. There will be Valentine’s Day Gala Balls on Thursday February 14 and Saturday February 16 and then on Sunday there are two performances of the incredibly popular show The Magic of Motown which has now been seen by more than one million people around the world. This show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing as special guests at the 2016 Royal Variety Performance aftershow party. This breathtaking concert spectacular

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takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Get Ready, Dancing in the Streets, My Girl, Blame it on the Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, All Night Long, Heatwave and many, many more. There are two shows, one at 3pm and the other at 8.30pm with doors opening one and a half hours before each show. Other events during the year include the annual Benidorm Elvis Fiesta which takes place across the city, but culminates in a special show at Benidorm Palace on Sunday April 7 which is followed by It’s Time to Shine on Sunday April 14 when a number of young talents from performing arts schools along the coast show what they can do and you have the chance to possibly spot a star of the future in the making. Then on May 12 Valery Meladze comes from Russia with love and performs some of the special songs com-

For more information on forthcoming events, seating and menu plans and to book, visit www.benidormpalace.com or call 965 851 660.

posed by his brother Konstantin to once again enthral his fans who will be bound to enjoy his brand of music. Whilst there are a number of other shows planned for the rest of 2019, the arrival of Barry Steele with his Roy Orbison Story on Sunday November 17 is a show not to be missed. So get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold hits and contemporary genius as Barry Steele and a cast of musicians and singers, celebrate and commemorates the musical legacy of The Big O and his friends. Barry brings this highly polished show over from the Adelphi Theatre and numerous UK tours and presents original material written but never sung by Roy Orbison and showcases elements of the symphonic orchestration first heard on the Hologram tour. This top-class production also showcases chart busting hits originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Procol Harum, Del Shannon, ELO, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, The Spencer Davis Group and culminates in a stunningly brilliant accolade as the whole cast comes together to pay homage to a real super group The Traveling Wilburys.

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Avatel Telecom a leading operator in the Mediterranean N today’s modern world, it is important that you are able to rely on super-fast broadband backed up by clear phone lines and a selection of TV channels at prices that are easily understood. Avatel Telecom is now one of the main suppliers of these services within Spain, following an investment by Andorra Telecom in 2017 and the recent purchase of Horadada TV. This company is one that offers a quality service without hidden surprises and responds quickly and efficiently to customer demand. It specialises in the area of fibre optics, and continues to consolidate its position in the telecommunications market as one of the most competitive companies in terms of services and tariffs. Optical fibre up to 1,000Mb, fixed and mobile telephony, more than 100 TV channels (including the ever popular sporting channels such as beIN and LaLiga) are the main products of the group which offers services from the Campo de Gibraltar and the Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca, as well as the province of Murcia and the Vega Baja of Alicante. Avatel Telecom, now has more than 300 employees working to provide the best service to users, and has the avowed aim to close the technology gap throughout Spain and is already present in many cities and municipalities throughout the Community of Valencia: Altea, Alicante, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Calpe, and others. In addition, this operator of Quadplay (which is the total package of fibre broadband, landline, mobile telephone connection and TV supply) which is also known as ‘The Fantastic Four’ has an extensive network of stores in Andalucia and Murcia, catering

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Avatel Telecom is committed to growth and has plans to expand further. fering a comprehensive service and speeding up the navigation, downloading or uploading of contents for the user. You can obtain an integral service of fibre broadband with no download limits, telephony and television with tariffs that start at €29.99 per month, importantly, with no rental fees or payment for maintenance and which has recently revolutionised the national market through its offer ‘Funk’ of 300Mb symmetrical speed at just €9.99. In addition, in order to meet the needs of users with second homes who

MODERN OFFICE: Friendly staff trained to give the best advice. seek to enjoy the advantages of optical fibre during their stay, Avatel Telecom has their special ON/OFF service, an option that allows customers to connect and disconnect the Internet service during the months when they are not at home and at no cost. Avatel Telecom continues to grow and thanks to the recent acquisition of Horadada TV at a cost of some €20 million it has been able to increase its presence in the area of Levante and Murcia and during 2018 the company expanded its main network by more than 300 kilometres, extending its coverage network to more than 20 towns.

There is nothing worse than being confused and frustrated by the inability of certain large communications companies to actually communicate with their customers, but this company wants to react quickly with customers and make it easy for them to get in contact. To find out more or to speak to Avatel Telecom’s Customer Service team, go to www.avatel.es to consult all the offices or contact the technology group by calling 910 800 910 or by sending an email to info@avatel.es. There is also a very interesting Facebook page as well as Instagram so you can always be in touch with the latest news from the Group.

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Interview - Magic Mirror - Fran A VERY entrepreneurial lady from The Hague, Françoise Elise de Graaff (better known to her friends as Fran) has taken her love of photography to new levels with the introduction of the Magic Mirror. Imagine a mobile phone and then increase it in size until it weighs 90 kilos, which not only retains all of the photographic and social media benefits of a phone, but is man sized and the ideal addition to any special event, party or wedding celebration. It is quite common for organisers of these parties to bring in a photo booth, but as Fran and daughter Stephanie explained to Wedding Planners at Don Pancho Hotel in Benidorm last week, Costa Blanca Magic Mirror is something completely different and has to be seen to be believed and then booked! Fran found herself falling in love with Spain as a visitor, first coming for a holiday and then spending more and more time here until she moved lock, stock and barrel to Benidorm in 2010, but knew that she wanted to have her own business which would

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use her photographic and computer skills. She discovered the manufacturers of the Magic Mirror and arranged to obtain rights to use it in Spain and now she is up and running on a full time basis turning excellent events and celebrations into memorable and fun ways of pleasing large numbers of guests. This is a system that allows great photos with plenty of surrounding borders, animations and GIFs to be taken instantaneously and then printed out for guests to keep as a souvenir. Operating across the whole of Costa Blanca, Fran and Stephanie believe that this will be the next big thing in the wedding and event world and

To really understand what she is offering, visit www.costablancamagicmirror.com or the very informative costablancamagicmirror Facebook page.

as people come to understand what the Magic Mirror offers, so, more and more will want to make bookings. They say that those from the Benelux countries in particular have a very strong work ethic and there is no doubt that Fran is working hard on her new project, but the reason she moved from Holland was because she thought that it was a 24-hour business place and although she doesn’t want to be one of the 24-hour party people (unless the party books the Magic Mirror), she does want to live in a more laid back society. Naturally, she loves the weather and the people and believes that no matter how hard you work, there is always time and the opportunity to enjoy life rather than just be stuck like a hamster on a wheel.

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prints, animated GIF, custom design, social media sharing, photo filters and so much more, and their rental prices are based on a number of set packages, details of which are available on request. The Magic Mirror has the latest and greatest Photo Booth technology. With the fully interactive 65” mirror, elegant looks, amazing image quality, and instant prints, this truly Magical Mirror Photo Booth is sure to keep your guests amused and entertained during any event. Offering customised print layout and animations, various backdrops and frames, and a greenscreen feature, the built-in communication software allows guests to text their photos directly to their phones. With the ability to save GIFs and videos, you can turn the photo-taking experience into more than just a keepsake;

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it’s a full production. Costa Blanca Magic Mirror was created last year by Françoise who wanted to provide high quality photographs, remarkable memories and the very best service for her clients. Her personal interest and expertise in the art of photography grew over a number of years of social gatherings and networking opportunities which she now combines with her knowledge of business management and entrepreneurship. This month her daughter Stephanie

has joined the business and together they make sure you will have a unique interactive photo experience at your next event. The team at Costa Blanca Magic Mirror is well trained so that they can welcome guests at each event showing them exactly how the Mirror Photo Booth works and helping them to create amazing images from it. Why not take advantage of their February promotion which offers a €50 discount from the basic starting package?

Individuals, groups and event planners are all most welcome to contact Françoise at Costa Blanca Magic Mirror by calling 649 018 410 Tuesday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm or emailing info@costablancamagicmirror.com. Don’t forget, to see the Magic Mirror in action visit www.costablancamagicmirror.com or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/costablancamagicmirror.

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Bank stands by CEO decision THE president of Spanish bank Santander said the decision to backtrack on the appointment of Andrea Orcel as the company’s chief executive was difficult, but right. Ana Botin said the cancellation of the appointment followed the ‘highest standards’ of corporate governance. She was speaking as the bank presented its annual results. Botin said: “When we learned of the full amount of the contract we felt it was not acceptable, especially given our responsibilities to our shareholders, employees and to society in general.”

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7 - 13 February 2019 The rate of inflation in Spain in January according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), less than December’s rate of 1.2 per cent data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed.

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GDP growth falls short TOTAL economic output (Gross Domestic Product, GDP) in Spain grew by 2.5 per cent last year, a 10th less than government predictions according to the National Institute for Statistics (INE). Quarterly year-on-year growth amounted to 0.7 per cent between October and December, one-10th higher than the previous three quarters and above government predictions. The value of GDP stood at more than €1.2 trillion, INE data showed. Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said Spain’s economy was growing faster than that of its neighbours.

By Joe Gerrard The growth of 0.7 per cent between October and December was driven by a rise in household purchasing of 0.5 per cent compared to the previous quarter. Government spending increases of 1.2 per cent, the highest since the first quarter of 2015, also contributed to the rise. Gross fixed capital formation, the amount spent by firms in investments on fixed assets, fell by 0.2 per cent after growing throughout the year. Data for different sectors showed

farming grew by 5.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2018 while construction rose by 1.2 per cent and services by 0.8 per cent. Industrial output shrank by 0.9 per cent, INE data showed. Exports grew by 1.9 per cent between October and December after falling by 0.9 per cent in the previous quarter. Imports grew by 1.1 per cent during the same period. Last year marked the third in a row where GDP growth has slowed. It grew by 3 per cent year-on-year in 2017 and 3.2 per cent in 2016, according to INE data.

SPANISH Social Security Secretary Octavio Granado has said the government would like companies to help plug gaps in the welfare budget by paying more in contributions. Granado said Spanish companies ought to be matching the level of contributions made by businesses in other European countries. Employer contributions in Spain total around 9.7 per cent of GDP compared to the European average of 10.4 per cent. “We do not want the competitiveness of Spain to be based on low salaries and low prices,” Granado said.

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Ebioss CEO steps down THE chief executive of Spanish energy firm Ebioss Luis Sanchez Angrill, has resigned from his position after reaching an agreement with board members as restructuring continues, the company said in a statement.

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GROWTH: Sales rose by 2 per cent. SWEDISH fashion store chain H&M saw its sales in Spain grow by 2 per cent between December 2017 and November 2018 to €710 million, the company has said. The results come as the company recorded a total net profit of more than €1.2 billion during the same period, 22 per cent less than the year before. H&M’s chief executive

Karl-Johan Persson said the fall came on the back of a ‘demanding’ year for the company but added it was on the right track. It comes as H&M has been trying to improve logistics in a bid to cut costs and boost profits, the results of which are beginning to bear fruit, Persson added. The firm currently has 172 stores in Spain.

SPANISH distribution company Logista netted a profit of €36 million between October and December last year, 1.9 per cent less than the same time in 2017, while revenues rose by 5 per cent to €2.4 billion according to company data.

Price plan DIA, one of Spain’s largest supermarkets, has announced it will cut prices on 500 of its own-brand products by up to 30 per cent while also seeking to increase capital by €600 mill i o n i n a b i d t o s t a v e o ff competition.

Stock market hits lows THE total value of shares on Spain’s stock exchange stood at more than €38.8 billion at the end of January, the lowest figure for that month in 12 years. Spanish Stock Exchange (BME) data showed the figure was lower than the average for January of more than €84 billion between 2008 and 2018. The total value of trading in 2018 was more than

€587 million, 10.5 per cent less than the year before and the lowest since 2003 according to BME data. Market analyst Pablo Fernandez de Mosteyrin said uncertainty caused by the ongoing trade war sparked by US tariff hikes, Brexit and other factors were dampening trade. The IBEX index has recovered by 6.2 per cent since the start of 2019.

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Most Advanced GRAVITY Co., Ltd. Infinera Corporation Tuesday Morning Corp. Digi International Inc. PHI, Inc. Proofpoint, Inc. Haynes International, Inc. Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. Evolus, Inc. Qutoutiao Inc.

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Most Declined GRAVITY Co., Ltd. Infinera Corporation Tuesday Morning Corp. Digi International Inc. PHI, Inc. Proofpoint, Inc. Haynes International, Inc. Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. Evolus, Inc. Qutoutiao Inc.

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Pound strengthens despite Brexit uncertainty likely to propel Sterling higher. Meanwhile EUR investors are likely to remain focused on data coming out of the Eurozone, with any additional signs of a slowdown or a more dovish outlook from the European Central Bank likely to drag on the euro. F i n a l l y, t h e U S d o l l a r m a y come under increasing pressure this month, if fears begin to mount that the ongoing US government shutdown is dragging on US growth.

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S TAY I N G o n t o p o f t h e l a t e s t currency news can help you time your transfers more effect i v e l y, s o f i n d o u t w h a t y o u should be looking out for over the next couple of weeks… Latest currency news The pound has found support in recent weeks, despite Brexit uncertainty only appearing to have heightened in the last month. This upswing in Sterling has seen GBP/EUR climb from € 1 . 11 t o a r o u n d € 1 . 1 3 o v e r the last month. At the same time, the GBP/USD exchange rate has risen from $1.26 to $1.28, although it also briefly plummeted to a 20-month low of $1.24

MOVEMENT: Potentially some miles left in the rising pound? on the way. What’s been happening? While it has remained volatile, the pound has consistently risen so far in 2019, l a rg e l y o n t h e b a c k o f d i m i n ishing fears of a no-deal Brexit. This comes despite Theresa May’s Brexit deal being overwhelmingly rejected by Parliament as markets hope that MPs

will now exert more authority over the process; potentially pushing to stop Brexit altogether. Meanwhile a run of gloomy data and fears that some of the Eurozone’s largest economies may be headed towards a recession has seen the euro struggle in recent weeks. The US dollar has also given up ground this month follow-

ing a number of dovish signals from the Federal Reserve, with the US central bank now expected to adopt a more cautious approach to monetary policy in 2019. What do you need to look out for? Brexit is expected to continue to dominate the pound over the coming month, with a potential extension to Article 50

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I TRULY do believe, that were I confronted with the individual who coined the word ‘Brexit’ I would happily abandon all my views on peace, love and compassion and take fiendish delight in strangling them with my bare hands! Last week, I took the trouble to count how many times the word was mentioned on Alan Boulton’s Sky News programme; I actually lost count (and the will to live), after 36 utterances. But that, of course, is the whole idea is it not? The ploy of the remoaner’s has always been to make us all so heartily sick of the whole mind-warping, utterly teeth-grinding caboodle, that we’ll accept any result which makes it simply go away (or go their way!). Well I personally think they could well have shot themselves in the foot. The remainers’ petulant plan to create indecision and confusion in the British ranks, and particularly its politicians, has lulled the EU mob into a false sense of security. In their arrogance and growing disdain for the UK, they are beginning to reveal their true colours, issuing statements and opinions which are showing the British public just what they truly do think of us. Well I have news for all of them; the British

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BETTER OUT: Britain doesn’t need to be part of a ‘super state.’ bulldog can take considerable umbrage when mistaken for a mug. Particularly when it finds itself at the receiving end of insults from nations they never had much respect for in the first place. There is a perceptible change of mood in the attitude of the Brits. People are beginning to question the true ambitions of the European

Union. They are beginning to realise that the forming of a ‘super state’ with its own army controlling all of Europe, in much the same manner as another historical despot attempted in the not too distant past, is no longer quite so ludicrous. Well, with Germany on the brink of recession, Italy and Greece just about ready to

abandon ship, and a whole host of countries who were initially bribed to join the coalition now finding the money drying up, the outlook for the Union’s ambitions are beginning to look just about as bleak as they did 70-odd years ago. As for the scare tactics being deployed by the big companies, threatening to abandon the UK should it leave the EU, let them. Most of them are monopolies, firmly enmeshed in the highly lucrative and elite Euro club. A bunch of profit-mongers, heavily involved in the plot to inveigle the whole of Europe into their greedy money-grabbing empires. The last thing they want is competition from the rest of the world. Have no doubt, the minute it is established we are truly dumping this whole bunch of self-satisfying greedy egomaniacs, huge worldwide conglomerates will be queuing up to create business with a highly successful European country which is unshackled from the yoke of the Brussels bureaucrats and able to negotiate on its own terms. The future’s bright. The future’s Brexit. Keep the faith, Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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TECH FOR THE TIMID FROM software to malware to adware to freeware; it’s wearing keeping up with the wares in the techno world. Hardware used to be the DIY tools everyone but me could use with ease. Now it’s the lumps of plastic and metal the average westerner spends 5.9 hours a day using with digital media. We all know it’s software which makes the hardware work. But ‘all the wares’ in today’s IT slang can denote anything ranging from shareware (from developers hoping to shame you into paying) to vapourware (announced prematurely as The Next Big Thing but still just a twinkle on a developer’s screen). There’s malware which can do terrible things to your computer and your bank balance if you pay the ransom, to freeware which is exactly what it says on the tin, to the dubiously-named crapware: all that rubbish software pre-loaded on your new computer and which you will never, ever use, what were they thinking? Adware lets you use the program

The way we ware So many wares, so little time, laments Terence Kennedy

HUMANWARE MEETS SOFTWARE: Accept or abort? or app in return (they hope) for glancing occasionally at the pop-up ads littering the interface. Groupware is software which lets you share stuff, from documents to collaborative materials. Spyware lurks on your phone or computer and ‘phones home’ your habits to the bad guys, somewhere. Courseware is that wonderful edu-

cational stuff we used to have to stay awake through the night to watch on Open University, but which can now teach us things at a time and place of our choosing. At its best (as in a MOOC, or a Massive Open Online Course), courseware lets us learn things we could never have dreamed of studying pre-internet. At worst its origina-

tors will take your money, teach you next to nothing and then send you a diploma from the University of Bombay Railway Station. Firmware is what drives your hardware, and feeware is a geeky term for commercial software. For junkware see bloatware see crapware, while fatware is bigger than it needs to be. And for Turing’s sake is there no way to turn off those constant ‘upgrade now!’ pop-ups in nagware? Pushware turns up on your device when you wanted to download something else. Obnoxiousware is just getting silly now. Scumware definitely doesn’t remove stains from the bath. Nor does spamware promote processed meat. Ultimately the most dangerous ware of all is humanware (yes it really is a term). Powered by wetware (the brain and nervous system), it’s also known disparagingly as liveware or warmware or even just meatware. Though where does that leave a vegetarian programmer?

Good wares, bad warez CHANGE just one innocent letter in all the wares and it becomes a far darker affair entirely. ‘Warez’ covers the vast slew of copyrighted digital content copied and/or distributed illegally. Pirate a paid office suite, a movie or an MP3 and you’ve joined the renegade warez community. Warez are downloaded at your peril, perhaps freighted with hidden, malicious coding which can wreak havoc on your device. The most-pirated software on warez sites these days is Windows in its various flavours, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and with no sense of irony at all, antivirus programs. But as the warez industry gets squeezed, the good news is ‘only’ 37 per cent of the software installed on our computers worldwide is now illegal. Guilty as charged m’lud?

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Spanish as she is spoke Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

MONICA OLTRA, vice-president of the Valencian Community’s regional government, was in good company when a security guard at the Fitur tourism trade fair reproved her for speaking Valenciano. When the first Borgia pope, Callixtus III, arrived in Rome in 1455, there were grumbles in the corridors of Vatican power that more Valenciano was heard there than Latin. Still, the Italians have much to thank the Xativa-born Borja clan for: they also took Valencian coca with them to Rome, thus giving them the pizza.

Heroic tradition AS in the UK, there is still coal in Spain’s mines but it cannot compete pricewise with imports from Poland or Colombia. Thatcher apart, it is incomprehensible that any government or society could begrudge the money that miners earn although they deserve every cent and penny of it. Despite the government’s efforts to keep Spain’s mines open the last recently closed in Leon, not long before the day when members of the Hunosa Rescue Brigade reached the body of two-year-old Julen. Notwithstanding the advanced technology that was used to locate Julen, in the end eight men - miners and engineers - had

to take it in turns to break through the rock to reach him. Ironically, those eight men are now out of jobs and although they have been applauded for their vital role in the Totalan rescue, how many have given a moment’s thought to the closed mines in Leon, Asturias and Teruel?

Word play THEY’RE at it again. It has been suggested that instead of referring to Los Reyes when referring to Felipe VI and his consort Letizia, it would be less sexist to refer to El Rey y La Reina. So what’s wrong with Los monarcas? Talk about gender-neutral: we’ve got the masculine los and the feminine-looking monarcas with a little bit of everything to keep everyone happy.

Dark Ages vocabulary THE ex-members of Cataluña’s regional government who declared the Unilateral Declaration of Independence on October 27 in 2017 aren’t being tried for defending their rights, as the separatists claim. On the contrary, it’s maintained that they were wresting them away from the 50 per cent of Catalans who do not want independence. All of which is true, but the argument would look infinitely more convincing if they were tried for infringing the Constitution and not rebellion and sedition. Spain might be a democracy but the judiciary’s vocabulary belongs to the Dark Ages.

PEDRO SANCHEZ: Prepared for the regional elections in May.

Seeing red CIUDADANOS leader Albert Rivera has a ‘visceral dislike’ of Pedro Sanchez, the current president of the Spanish government, insiders maintain. He is making it known that any alliances following the municipal and regional elections next May will depend on Sanchez’s presence - or absence. Sanchez, Rivera is saying, is on the other side of the red line beyond which he is not prepared to go. Funny that, when Vox’s leader in Andalucia was not. And the trouble with red lines is that people who draw them often find that they’ve painted themselves into a corner.

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Moffat and Gatiss reveal when Dracula series starts fangs. With the project known to be in development for a couple of years now, it looks like the Dracula cameras are finally being readied for action. Speaking at the Radio Times Covers Party recently, the writing pair were asked for an update on the situation, with Moffat noting: “We are shooting soon - but obviously, we’re n o t t e l l i n g y o u w h e n . Ve r y soon.” “We’re not telling you where or when,” added Gatiss. “ I t ’s t h e u s u a l g a m e . ” M e a n w h i l e , M o ff a t h a s p r e v i o u s l y admitted that the classic vampire story will be reinvented ‘in a Sherlock-y way, but not in exactly the same way.’

Richard Shanley T H E B B C ’s a d a p t a t i o n o f Dracula will commence shooting ‘very soon,’ according to the screenwriters Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. The duo are bringing Bram Stoker ’s iconic blood-drinker to the small screen (which will be streamed via Netflix for everyone outside of the UK), having previously rehashed Sherlock Holmes into a show which catapulted leading man Benedict Cumberbatch towards stardom. Dracula will see Danish actor Claes Bang slip under the cloak and brandish the

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The great Trump mystery Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man ROGER J STONE JR, a long-time adviser to Teflon Don is yet another Trump adviser/official to be charged in the special counsel investigation. Robert S Mueller III, who is investigating possible links between the Trump campaign and Russian officials, has issued more than 100 criminal counts against at least 28 people and three companies. Of that number, at least 10 have been found guilty and are in prison. We aren’t talking about low-profile people either; his lawyers and top advisors are included in that number. About 26 members of his staff have been fired; a number no other President has achieved. The man tweets so many lies, it is impossible to count. So my question is, what am I missing? How is this man still president? He has caved in on shutting down all the government workers. He will never get the money for the wall, yet he’s still there. He’s a racist, homophobic, misogynist yet he’s still there

rambling day in day out on Twitter calling people names like a kid in a school playground. What does he have to do to be kicked out? He is a snake, oil-salesman and a liar with zero empathy for anyone. He even treats his wife like some menial staff member, not even sharing an umbrella with her. He has to go down in history as the worst US president ever. Astonishing! Who do British politicians think they are fooling when walking round a hospital or a school? Does Matt Hancock really think that we believe because he has his jacket off, his sleeves rolled up and his tie tucked in that he has been there cleaning the loos or doing some kind of manual labour? We know their PR advisors are telling them to do it. Why are we treated like idiots? I saw it on the news the other day and there they were, walking around like they had turned up to do a shift when we all know, all they do is pay lip-service to the major problems the UK has with the NHS and schools. If you are going to be filmed walking around, it’s fine with me if you have your jacket on, mate; I know you are doing sweet FA about anything. Jacket off will not fool me or anybody else.

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DRACULA: Moffat (left) and Gatiss have teamed up again.

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The January blues: over at last for another year

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

LAST week I wrote about self-improvement obsessions which gripped the UK in January like Veganuary, dry January and ‘clothes sobriety.’ January’s got a lot to answer for, hasn’t it? With New Year’s resolutions already starting to founder, we’re then hit by Blue Monday, reckoned to be the most depressing day of the year, and it’s a long time ‘til spring! Well, to this list, add self-help books. The annual chart for audio books recently issued by Audible (part of Amazon), shows that more than a quarter of the top 50 are self-help books, all but two of which are by men. Unlike e-books, bought most commonly by women, audio books are, apparently, the domain of young, urban men. As a woman, I think men in general are in a particularly difficult period due to #MeToo and similar movements, and it’s great they’re seeking to better understand themselves, how to take control of their lives and be as happy and successful as possible. This is only good news for all of us; men and women. Generally, though, isn’t the secret to life being happy with your lot? You don’t really need the latest kitchen/car/holiday/lifestyle. Just go for a walk with the dog, pop into your local

Barry Duke ANNE HERNANDEZ is administrator for a Facebook page called Brexpats in Spain, and she recently sparked a lively debate when she wrote of the atrocious behaviour of some Brits living here who have suddenly realised their need for residency, what with the Brexit calamity looming. Until recently, large numbers of UK expats did zilch to comply with Spanish regulations, imagining that being British somehow made them oh-so-special, and absolved them from applying for essential documentation. Many, who’ve learned not a word of Spanish, are now in a blind panic, scuttling to people like Anne for assistance at police stations and other administrative offices. These centres are no longer as accessible as they once were because of the sheer numbers demanding the residencias they should have applied for upon settling here, and they are now having hissy-fits about delays. Anne wrote: “At the police station yesterday helping somebody get

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Can he get SIP card? I confess that I am one of those UK false residents living mostly in Spain without any Spanish documentation at all, not even the European Union citizen residence paper. Now with Brexit coming up, I am concerned about health care. I live in the Valencian Region and people tell me I can apply for a SIP card to get health care here and that I only need a certificate of ‘empadronamiento’ in my town and my passport. Is this true? R R (Costa Blanca)

SELF-HELP: Growing in popularity. pub/bar for a beer, and make the most of life. Now January’s over, I challenge everyone to lose the blues and make a new start. But all is not lost! At least we’ve got David Cameron’s memoirs to look forward to; the ones he’s busy scribbling in his £25,000 ‘shepherd’s hut’ (and expected to net £1.5m), about how he authorised the referendum which has left the rest of us in such a mess. Politics is so depressing at the moment, a bit of a laugh is the least he owes us. I wonder what he’s going to call his masterpiece? ‘I did it my way’? ‘Striking it rich’?

‘Nice work if you can get it’? Any ideas? Answers on a postage stamp, please. No, not a postcard; about time Dave was cut down to size... Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore. All profits go to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

In principle this David Searl i s correct . You You and the Law may need t o show t hat in Spain you have lived in the Valencian Region for one year. The SIP stands for Sistema de Información Poblacional, the System of Information regarding the Population. Every resident of the Valencian Region is supposed to have one, which enables the authorities to plan their services. Even a newborn baby gets a SIP. Basi cal l y, i t i s a census. The SI P i s now bei ng changed to a new model card and called a TSI-SIP or a Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual. Let us know how you get on.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

Bottle the rudeness if you want a residencia DEBATE: Anne Hernandez sparked an interesting conversation. their residencia, the police officer said that many Brits are coming in and insisting he speaks English.” The officer, she said, refuses because the language of his country is Spanish. He then went on to say he will ask for their passport first and

the Brits in question huff and puff, slam all their papers on his desk shouting that he sorts them! And, he added, many have been here for years, way more than the 90-day limit, and they are lucky Spain isn’t taking them to task over it!

“Is that really the way to behave when we are asking for permission to remain in his country?” Many recognised the insolent jackasses Anne complained of, and a large number echoed the sentiments of Jayne Wojtasik who wrote: “People who do this have half a brain! Why should ANY Spaniard speak English? They give us all a bad name and I get really fed up of it.” Normally, my columns don’t contain strings of quotes from other sources, but in this case I make no apology for relaying some of the things people wrote in response to Anne’s post. • “I can’t believe the attitude of these people - they act as if Spain is lucky to have them and are an embarrassment to the rest of us - go back to the UK and take your attitude with you!!” - Angela Curren. • “Arrogant and ignorant, deny them residencia and tell them to

b****r off back to where they came from” - Lucy O’Connor. • “I’ve no patience for idiots like that who think they’re some superior breed, expats, not immigrants. The same people would almost certainly complain about immigrants in the UK living in ghettos and not speaking the language… If they have to go back to the UK that’s their problem ...” - David Frost. My own angry input was: “When I applied for a residencia in 2013, I made certain that I had enough Spanish at my command to go seamlessly through the process. Since Brexit, I have heard, on several occasions when I’ve returned to the UK on business, people speaking foreign languages among themselves being viciously abused. It’s got to the point now that when British strangers approach me in Spain and speak English, I snap “speak Spanish or @*%* off!”

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8:00pm Wild Brazil Three-part nature documentary. This intimate journey into the heart of Brazil concludes. 9:00pm Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities 10:00pm Safe Harbour Detective Carly Segan,(Tracy Gold), is investigating the Satanic murders of young women who all seem to have one thing in common... their time at a place called 'Safe Harbor'. 11:00pm Safe Harbour 11:55pm Bowie at Glastonbury 2000 12:45am TOTP 1987 1:15am TOTP 1987 1:30am The Defiant Ones 2:10am The Defiant Ones 3:20am Handmade on the Silk Road 3:55am Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities

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10:55am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:05am Garfield 12:35pm Getting Even with Dad 2:45pm Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 4:35pm Grounded 6:25pm Mulan Disney animated adventure, based on a classic Chinese folktale, about a brave young woman who wants to save the life of her ageing and ailing father who she knows is bound to be killed in a battle against an invading army's leader. 8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 9:00pm Digging Up Britain's Past 10:00pm Drain the Oceans 11:00pm Bellator 1:10am Fights, Camera, Action

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12:45pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge 3:00pm Rampage 4:55pm After Earth 6:40pm Solo: A Star Wars Story 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 11:00pm Mission: Impossible II 1:05am Mission: Impossible III

7:00am Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High 8:25am Love, Simon 10:25am Book Club 12:20pm Frat Pack 2:00pm The Negotiator Thriller 4:00pm Lego DC Super Hero Girls: SuperVillain High A group of future superheroes and villains attempt to navigate high school life while learning how to use their emerging powers. 5:30pm Love, Simon Coming-of-age comedy 7:25pm Breaking in 9:00pm Book Club 10:50pm The Negotiator 12:45am Frat Pack 2:30am Dark River

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8:05am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:50am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 9:20am The Instant Gardener 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Mary Berry Cooks 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 2:00pm Talking Pictures 2:55pm The Man Who Would be King 5:00pm Earth's Natural Wonders 6:00pm Ski Sunday 7:00pm Six Nations Rugby Special 8:00pm The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm Africa with Ade Adepitan 11:00pm Match of the Day 2 12:00am Rugby Union 12:30am Insert Name Here 1:00am John Carter 3:00am Question Time 4:00am Holby City

8:00pm Masters of the Pacific Coast: The Tribes of the American Northwest 9:00pm Discovering... The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Benjamin Britten. 10:00pm The Final Frontier? A Horizon Guide to the Universe 11:00pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy. 11:30pm Britten's War Requiem: Staging a Masterpiece 12:30am Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 ¾) 1:30am Leningrad and the Orchestra That Defied Hitler 3:00am Discovering... The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am Ben 10 9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Spy School 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Parveen's Indian Kitchen 11:30am This Morning - On Sunday 12:30pm Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 1:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:45pm The Voice UK 3:15pm Six Nations Live 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:50pm Regional News and Weather 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News 11:20pm Martin Clunes: Islands of America 12:15am Cold Feet 1:15am Jackpot247 4:00am Amazing Greys 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:35am You've Been Framed! 8:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:35pm Catchphrase 2:20pm You've Been Framed! 2:50pm You've Been Framed! 3:20pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 4:20pm FYI Daily 4:25pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 5:25pm Finding Nemo 6:25pm FYI Daily 6:30pm Finding Nemo 7:25pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am The Cleveland Show 1:55am The Cleveland Show

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Rising Damp Rising Damp George and Mildred George and Mildred Heartbeat Heartbeat Love Your Garden Carry on Abroad Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's Poirot Midsomer Murders The Durrells Drama series based on Gerald Durrell's Corfu memoirs including My Family and Other Animals. The Durrells Drama series based on Gerald Durrell's Corfu memoirs including My Family and Other Animals. Cameraman to the Queen Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure

7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am The Simpsons 9:00am The Simpsons 9:30am The Simpsons 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Simpsons 3:55pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 5:40pm Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Escape to the Chateau 9:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 10:00pm SAS: Who Dares Wins 11:00pm 8 Out of Cats Does Countdown 12:00am Hunted 1:05am Walter Presents: Ride Upon the Storm 2:15am This is 40

7:00am Pawn Stars 7:25am The Motorbike Show 8:25am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 9:30am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:40am Kojak 11:40am Columbo: Dagger of the Mind 1:45pm Snooker 6:15pm Pawn Stars 6:40pm Mr. Bean 7:10pm Mr. Bean 7:45pm Snooker Coverage of the Snooker World Grand Prix tournaments. 12:15am Senna Sports documentary directed by Asif Kapadia, 2010. 1:15am FYI Daily 1:20am Senna 2:25am The Sweeney 3:35am World of Sport 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

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HouseBusters Wildlife SOS Milkshake! Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends 13 Going on 30 A Cinderella Story Jupiter Ascending 5 News Greatest Chocolate Ads of All Time There's Something About Mary When Demolitions Go Wrong High Street TV Teleshopping Secret Scotland The Railways That House Doctor

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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 10:55am Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 1:00pm Jurassic Park 3:10pm The Lost World: Jurassic Park 5:20pm Jurassic Park III 7:00pm Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 9:00pm Jurassic Park 11:10pm Saving Private Ryan

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Clue The Fighting Temptations Mamma Mia! The Graduate Snatched Mamma Mia! Table 19 Dumb and Dumber Snatched Role Models Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

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Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Hollyoaks Omnibus Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Thor Gogglebox Gogglebox Shipwrecked Shipwrecked Rules of Engagement

6:00am The Lego Movie 2: Special 6:30am Mary Queen of Scots: Special 7:00am Love, Simon 9:00am Book Club 11:00am Top Ten Show, the 2019 11:15am The Negotiator 1:15pm Shock and Awe 3:00pm Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High 4:30pm The Lego Movie 2: Special 5:00pm Love, Simon 7:00pm The Negotiator 9:00pm Book Club 10:50pm Shock and Awe 12:25am Breaking in 2:00am Frat Pack 3:40am Mad to be Normal 5:30am Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High

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7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Cricket New Zealand host India at Seddon Park in Hamilton in the third and final T20 in their series. This is the final match in the series between the sides. 11:30am Sky Sports News 12:00pm Sky Sports News 12:30pm Football 1:45pm Live Renault Super Sunday 4:30pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Cricket 11:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:30am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News

9:30am EFL Greatest Games 9:45am EFL Greatest Games 10:00am EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 12:30pm Football 3:30pm EFL Greatest Games 3:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:00pm Info not available 5:45pm EFL Greatest Games 6:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 6:30pm Football's Greatest 7:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 8:30pm EFL Greatest Games 8:45pm EFL Greatest Games 9:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 10:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:30pm EFL Greatest Games 10:45pm EFL Greatest Games 11:00pm EFL 12:00am Football's Greatest 12:30am Football's Greatest

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CONSULAR MATTERS LET me start by saying that my friend Peter is quite theatrical in his approach to his legal affairs, so when he came to see me at my law firm to ask for advice on how to distribute his property after his death, he spoke to me in his serious voice. With gestures worthy of a movie lover he told me: “You have to help me to fulfil my last Will.” Such a dramatic appeal can actually be solved by means of a Will. But beware; this is a case in which international laws come into play. Indeed, Peter is a good example of the global world and the cosmopolitan society in which we are lucky to live. Although Peter is Danish by birth and nationality, he has been living in Spain for many years and how could it be otherwise, he has his family divided between Denmark and Spain and obviously worries that if something happened, his heirs could encounter problems regarding the distribution of their inheritance. Indeed, the fact of granting a Will already guarantees that the assets of which he is the owner at the time of

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REASSURANCE: Make sure your preferences are documented. his death, may be distributed according to his preferences, which is much better than leaving the law to distribute them according to the de-

fault legal position. However, even if you set out your preferences in a Will, the law establishes rules which must be met under

penalty of invalidating that Will. But it is also in his case, and in the case of any foreigner residing in Spain, a matter complicated by the involvement of the laws of the different countries in which you have your property, family, and income. The European Inheritance Regulations, which came into force some time ago, means any foreign residents in Spain will be subject to Spanish rules for the distribution of their assets after death unless they expressly state through a Will that the inheritance has to be ruled according to their ‘home country’s’ law. And of course, Peter, as soon as I explain this possibility to him, with the same solemnity with which, as I have said, he deals with all his legal subjects, he confirms that he wants his personal law to be applicable, this is the Danish law. However, this option may not be the most appropriate in Peter’s current circumstances so I have to remind him that he has to choose the law which better suits his needs as much as possible because there are many

personal, economic and family variables which should be taken into account before making a decision about it. After weighing up all these variables, we finally agreed that I write a draft of his Will to be granted in front of a notarywhich protects the interests of his daughters and grandchildren in the face of possible claims from his current second wife from whom he is thinking of separating, as well as the possible conflicting claims from his son-in-laws. At the present time his daughters enjoy good relations with their husbands but this might not be the case in the future. Peter invited me to have a beer after the consultation and we went to the bar near to the office, and with a ‘tapa’ of good ‘jamon Iberico’ he told me with great aplomb and seriousness: “Now I’m calm and I can die knowing that everything is where I want it to be regarding my assets,” and this is why I said my friend Peter deserves to be cast in a dramatic role in a movie.

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MONDAY TV

12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm A Place to Call Home 4:05pm Escape to the Country 4:50pm The Best House in Town 5:35pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You 12:30am The Graham Norton Show

7:45am Fraud Squad NHS 8:30am Tom Kerridge's Fresh Start 9:00am Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys 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 Rugby Union 2:30pm A Taste of Britain 3:15pm Collectaholics 4:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 5:15pm How Earth Made Us 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Made in Great Britain 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Inside Europe: Ten Years of Turmoil 11:00pm Two Doors Down 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Hospital

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo Five-part series focusing on how important the railways were in the conflic. 9:00pm Coast Great Guides Travel documentary exploring Britain's coastlines. 10:00pm A Very British History: Romany Gypsies 11:00pm Storyville 12:35am The Art That Made Mexico: Paradise, Power and Prayers 1:35am The Art of Spain 2:35am Dancing in the Blitz: How WW2 Made British Ballet 3:35am A Very British History: Romany Gypsies

7:55am King of Queens 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it Fix it Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm HS2: The Great Train Robbery - Channel 4 Dispatches 9:30pm Secret Lives of Slim People 10:00pm Famous and Fighting Crime 11:00pm The Making of Me 12:00am 999: What's Your Emergency? 1:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Boyfriend Killer 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Premiership Rugby Cup Highlights 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pm Building the Channel Tunnel: Race to the Finish 11:00pm Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16 12:05am Gypsies on Benefits and Proud 1:05am On Benefits: Britain's Most Married Man 2:00am High Street TV Teleshopping

8:00am Coach Trip: Road to Barcelona 8:30am Celebrity Coach Trip 9:00am Rules of Engagement 9:30am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 3:30pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:00pm The Goldbergs 6:00pm Shipwrecked 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Coach Trip: Road to Barcelona 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm Young Sheldon 10:00pm Shipwrecked 11:00pmThe Sex Clinic 12:05am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory

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9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Info not available 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 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 Cold Feet 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:45pm Confessions of a Serial Killer with Piers Morgan 12:45am Tenable

7:45am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:10am Dress to Impress 9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Superstore 12:15pm You've Been Framed! 12:45pm You've Been Framed! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm Family Guy 11:00pm The Stand Up Sketch Show 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm American Dad! 1:00am The Cleveland Show

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8:35am Book Club 10:25am Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High 12:00pm The Negotiator 2:00pm Anything 3:40pm Mad to be Normal 5:35pm Breaking in Thriller about a mother forced to desperately protect her family from four home invaders. 7:10pm Book Club Four sixtysomething friends find their lives turned upside down after reading infamous book Fifty Shades of Grey. 9:00pm The Negotiator 11:00pm Anything 12:40am Shock and Awe 2:15am Frat Pack A young Brit joins his future stepbrothers on an eventful US road trip to attend a wild fraternity party

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Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street The Tilsleys join the Barnes on the canal. Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy On the Buses On the Buses Rising Damp George and Mildred Heartbeat Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Midsomer Murders Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Endeavour Scott and Bailey Scott and Bailey DCI Banks DCI Banks

Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase: Celebrity Special 9:00pm River Monsters 10:00pm Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers 11:05pmSafe House 12:10am FYI Daily The latest news from the world of entertainment. 12:15amSafe House 1:25am Minder 2:35am River Monsters

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Batman: Assault on Arkham Superman Returns Black Panther Troy Beowulf Captain America The Winter Soldier Black Panther Die Hard Django Unchained Total Recall

8:40am Dear Dictator 10:20am The Wedding Singer 12:00pm Weird Science 1:40pm Baywatch 3:45pm Pretty in Pink 5:30pm Chips: Law and Disorder 7:20pm Napoleon Dynamite 9:00pm Baywatch 11:05pm This is the End 1:00am Bachelor Party 2:55am Meatballs

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Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Football Centre Football Centre Football Centre Sky Sports News Cricket Football Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. Sky Sports News Live WWE Late Night Raw Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond.

EFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Countdowns Football Years EFL One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Years EFL One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games Soccer Am Best Bits EFL Goals: League EFL Goals: Championship Soccer Am Best Bits Best Championship Goals Football's Greatest SPFL Greatest Games Soccer Am Best Bits Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Football Years Football Years Football Countdowns

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11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm A Place to Call Home 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:55pm The Best House in Town 5:40pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Shetland 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Inside the Real Saudi Arabia: Wave 12:35am Brainwashing Stacey: AntiAbortion Camp

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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 Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Info not available 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Call the Cleaners 9:00pm This Time Next Year 10:00pm Martin Clunes: Islands of America 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:45pm Cleaning Up 12:45am Grantchester 1:35am Tenable 2:25am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women

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Wanted Down Under Revisited The Best House in Town Great British Menu Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs BBC News at 9 Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live Super League Show 2019 Coast Collectaholics Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom How Earth Made Us Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Made in Great Britain My Million Pound Menu The Great British Sewing Bee Mock the Week Newsnight Weather Africa with Ade Adepitan The Last Survivors

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo Five-part series focusing on how important the railways were in the conflict, and examining the trains used at the time. Presented by Michael Portillo. 9:00pm British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley 10:00pm Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 11:30pm James May's Big Ideas 12:30am Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities 1:30am The Brits Who Built the Modern World 2:30am A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol 3:30am Secret Knowledge 4:00am British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Superstore Superstore You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out Take Me Out: The Gossip You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Superstore Hell's Kitchen Celebrity Juice Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Two and a Half Men Superstore

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am On the Buses 12:00pm On the Buses 12:35pm Rising Damp 1:05pm George and Mildred 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm DCI Banks 12:00am DCI Banks 1:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it Fix it Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slots 9:00pm How the Other Kids Live 10:00pm 24 Hours in A&E 11:00pm Catastrophe 11:35pm Naked Attraction 12:35am SAS: Who Dares Wins 1:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:25am Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special 3:20am Secret Lives of Slim People

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Pawn Stars The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase: Celebrity Special Bad Move Bad Move Benidorm Death Wish 2 FYI Daily Death Wish 2 Car Crash Global The Sweeney Lethal Weapon ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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The cost of Brexit?

I WAS wondering how much more UK consumers will pay for their food and drinks should there be a no-deal Brexit, Since the UK imports 30 per cent of its food, tariffs could have a meaningful impact on UK household budgets. We ran back-of-the-envelope calculations to estimate WTO tariffs on average UK food and drink spending and found: For each household, a year ’s worth of food and drink tariffs could be equivalent to the cost of two weeks’ worth of food and drink spending. The average UK household (according to Office of National Statistics Family Spending data) could pay an additional £132 for the weekly shop and £78 for takeaways/restaurants each year, or £210 overall. For each £50 of weekly food and drink spending today, a household should budget an extra £1.92 per week or £100 per year. EY

It’s never too late… I REFER to the recent correspondence from Joan Butler (Issue 1751) in which she laments the fact that letters and Christmas cards posted at the beginning of December only arrived in Spain at the end of January. I experienced this ‘phenomenon’ several years ago and after some investigation discovered that there is a very simple, but rather surprising explanation. Having witnessed letters posted in the national post box being mixed together in a supermarket trolley with those in the international box I also discovered the reason for the delay to the Christmas post. Those letters and cards arriving early in Spain are placed at the bottom of a trunk and those arriving later are placed on top. When it comes to delivering the mail those on top are removed first and as a result those arriving first are the last to be distributed. You may remember the slogan many years ago Post early for Christmas however if your letters and cards are destined for Spain it is preferable to post late for Christmas! Peter Sanderson

ON THE UP: UK shoppers could be paying more.

Just stop it! I MUST admit, that I have always liked your paper and the news on internet. But tell me why are you trying to scare the Brits who are living in Spain? About driving licences (EWN website). Please stop putting all this rubbish out. Just think what your paper is doing. You with your silly comments are helping drive Brits out of Spain. And tell me do you not earn your papers money through advertising. All in English.

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Poverty risk THE number of Spanish households where children live with unemployed parents has almost doubled since the last recession began, showing little has been done to mend damage the crisis caused. Figures from Spain’s Labour Force Survey revealed there are now 139,000 households with jobless parents and that about one in three Spanish children are at risk of poverty. Spain was third only to Romania and Bulgaria for the amount of children facing hardship. The figures expose the hollowness of assurances that the economy has bounced back. Many in Spain and across Europe remain unemployed or severely underemployed. Those fortunate enough to have jobs increasingly work on zero-hour contracts and within the rising ‘gig’ economy. Oxfam data shows the poorest 50 per cent of Spanish people have seen their incomes fall by 4 per cent since the onset of the last recession in 2008. Meanwhile, the wealth of the richest 1 per cent has grown by 7 per cent. These figures show a tiny number of wealthy people continue to grow rich in a ‘recovery’ where half the population increasingly struggles to provide for itself. It is in reality a recovery enjoyed exclusively by a tiny segment of the population. Children are now paying for faults of an economic system that caused the last crisis with what should be some of the happiest years of their lives. Many were not even alive when the recession began.

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Web page launched to report illegal wells SCAM - THIS WHOLE THING IS JUST A SCAM !!!!!

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Spain’s Deputy PM Carmen Calvo calls on women to report gender violence incidents And Spanish men call on the government to stop being put in a box and labelled - this is a government caused issue so Carmen Calvo get off your soap box and stop exacerbating this whole ridiculous scam. Richard

Uber and Cabify to stop operating in Barcelona after law changes To pass a law to protect the taxi associations in Cataluña against independent companies like UberX is like using a sledge hammer to drive in a pin: over the top and completely counter productive. The whole concept of promoting investment, entrepreneurship and improving employment throughout Spain is damaged with this type of bullying by authorities abusing their powers. Rodney

‘SPANISH AIRWAYS’: Iconic British airline to ditch Britain for Spain if there’s a no-deal Brexit The reality is really sinking in now,the upheaval to British

COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE companies and Britain in general will be catastrophic,the poor fools who were lied to big-time by Johnson and Farage will regret their decision for the rest of their lives, we who are living in the EU have to try and carry on with our lives, but what is in store for us is not revealed yet, a lot of us, me included, have to take medication every day, which at the moment is paid for by Britain, but when Britain is out of the EU we may have to pay directly for this medication which is vital for our health, but do the Brexiteers care?All they say is, we did not ask you to leave, so we are now reliant on our adopted country France to have compassion, which is not forthcoming from Britain!!!! David

Theresa May said calling Gibraltar a colony was unacceptable Gibraltar has been a British military outpost, and therefore a symbol of British colonial military power, ever since it was taken from Spain in the first place. Of course it’s a colony! It’s the ideal location for British military control of the western doorway to the Mediterranean and onward access to southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. (The eastern doorway being the Suez canal.) I’m old enough to remember Britain fighting (and losing) a battle over Suez. That’s why Gibraltar is such an important military colony for Britain. So if Theresa May is now so twitchy that she says calling a colony

‘a colony’ is ‘completely unacceptable’ then heaven help us all! This is proof, if ever it was needed, that the Brexit lunatics really have taken over the asylum! Brian

SCANDAL: 2,500 tons of sick cow meat exported to EU countries, including Spain Ah yes. Free movement of goods and services . . . That was a good idea wasn’t it. PM

Freak UK weather delays flights to Europe including Spain A couple of inches of snow and the helpless UK comes to a standstill! Wait untuil we don’t have the EU to hold out a useless hand! Gerry

BREXIT: No-deal ‘Survival kit’ launched amid food supply fears People, if you’re seriously worried about Brexit, fair enough. But don’t let the first con-man sell you stuff that, come to that, won’t be what you need. Instead, look for the Facebook 48 per cent Preppers group, where people worried about Brexit get together. Look at the files. There is a bit of everything, but if you have common sense you’ll have no trouble finding the files with useful advice. Doly

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A meeting midweek could mean a change to your finances for the better. In the short term, it may be necessary for you to rearrange money and appointments but try not to be too put out. Change is perhaps something that we become less tolerant of after a situation has gone on for a time. In this case, however, the basic problem is still there. Instead of worrying, do your best and then get on with something else.

There is so much that has come to light in the past few weeks. It is no wonder that your mind is reeling. All will become clear in the weeks ahead and this cannot be rushed. However, there is a need to look after your health and get out in the fresh air. Any thought of joining a walking club or health group should be pursued. It will also serve as light relief and take your mind from less happy notions.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A pleasant surprise makes you a little more optimistic midweek. It is possible for you to take on negativity too quickly. The next time something does not go according to plan, hold fire. It is amazing what a little time and distance will solve. Because you are in a practical frame of mind, use this to make a check on everyday routines. More could be achieved with forward planning.

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Make a point of putting on a happy face and your mood will stay high. There is still some more to be done to improve your social life and a recent offer of charity work may be just the thing. Avoid restricting the sort of folk who you are willing to mix with. Cultural differences apart, it is quite an eye-opener to find out how others live and think. Never assume that you know everything, there is so much out there to explore.

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Being considerably more relaxed about those things which cannot be changed has taken a weight from your shoulders. It is also easier to understand why others have taken this approach in the past. There is, however, a balance to be found. Don't be put off by people who have

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you still patting yourself on the back for that recent achievement? Socially, this is a lovely week when old friendships are strengthened and new acquaintances prove to be relaxing. It is another mellow week but one in which you seriously consider making a major change.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be your charming self this week without pushing too much. A natural approach when you are seeking a response is the best course of action. Simply being in the right place and under someone's gaze is all that is required. Are you getting itchy because an offer is not forthcoming? Well, if you absolutely must, then get a little bird to whisper in their ear.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It is clear that you really love your hearth and home but, every now and again, there is a small voice calling. The good things in life appeal and, to have these, an effort is involved. Do not underestimate the amount of pleasure that you will enjoy when putting in that extra effort. It does, after all, involve other people. Some of those people prove to be quite fascinating.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Having put in extra effort to bring a zing to this year it is important that you keep the impetus going. This is not only good for your health and wealth, but also your mind. Although trying something new brings a few odd remarks your way, try not to be sidetracked. Bringing together various friends and family proves fun and really bolsters your mood.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is still a strong accent on family matters and getting things sorted out. The way ahead is clear. If you are able to persuade someone that an idea was theirs and not yours, so much the better. Being in a practical mood serves you well because it is possible to get a lot done in the next few days. The weekend, however, is another matter. It seems you are much in demand and jobs you thought would be done and dusted just aren't.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your mind is still sharp this week and there are many questions that you would like answered. Doing a bit of research proves fruitful and also quite amusing. A recent contact may not come up with the proposition hoped for, but realise that it is still early days. Sometimes, you feel that being far from perfect spoils your chances. We can all do with improvement. Ask your long-term friends what they like most about you and strengthen that area.

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Across 1 Pinzas (4) 3 Hazelnut (8) 9 Soldado (7) 10 Sauce (5) 11 Cuervos (5) 12 En el extranjero (6) 14 Rocky (6) 16 Batalla (6) 19 Stain (mark) (6) 21 Estos (5) 24 Jinete (5) 25 Elected (7) 26 Vendedor (8) 27 Like (similar to) (4)

2 Deceitful and unreliable scoundrel (5) 3 Kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting (4) 5 Bright blue in colour like a cloudless sky (5) 6 See 18 7 Inexpensive (5) 11 Quiver (7) 12 Antiquity that has survived from the distant past (5) 14 Pinafore (5) 16 Watchful (5) 17 Situate as a centre of operations (4) 18/6 Car modified to increase its speed and acceleration (3,3)

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Down 1 Tarjeta postal (8) 2 Cockerel (5) 4 Truth (6) 5 Perdedor (5) 6 Por lo menos (2,5) 7 To roast (4) 8 Besos (6) 13 Lazy (idle) (8) 15 Tracksuit (7) 17 Cuerno (de ciervo) (6) 18 Flowerpot (6) 20 Priests (5) 22 Success (at task) (5) 23 Grey (in colour) (4)

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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (SAILOR) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ANTHEM BEYOND EFFORT GINKGO JIGSAW JOVIAL MARTIN MINNOW MULLAH PINKIE PLIERS RETAIL SAILOR (10) SLIVER TEASEL THEISM TOUSLE VAGARY VERBAL

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Poplin 2 Snivel 3 Patrol 4 Senior 5 Spruce 6 Shaggy 7 Intone 8 Sleuth 9 Yogurt 10 Icebox 11 Prissy 12 Larynx 13 Oblige 14 Priory 15 Gloomy 16 Hungry 17 Voyage 18 Moment 19 Beyond.

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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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 B) 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.

TARGET: • Average: 22 • Good: 30

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• Very good: 44 • Excellent: 57

SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points

Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 13

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Excellent: 17

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION alec alee aloe calm clam clan coal cola cole elan enol hale halo heal heel helm hole holm lace lame lane lean loam loan loch lone male meal mole alone amole anele anole camel chela clean clone halon hemal lance leach leech leman lemon leone loach macle melon enamel enlace coalmen echelon manhole CHAMELEON

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QUICK Across: 1 Rebate, 4 Skip, 8 Brute, 9 Again, 10 Escritoire, 13 Aficionado, 17 Obese, 18 Ounce, 19 Solo, 20 Affect.

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Down: 1 Robe, 2 Blues, 3/18 Tee off, 5 Khaki, 6 Ponder, 7 Fasten, 11 Ruined, 12 Famous, 14 Ideal, 15 Dense, 16 Debt.

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1 Morose, 4 Mahler, 9 Scourge, 10 Plain, 11 Reap, 12 Negative, 14 Whole, 16 Ledge, 20 Assorted, 21 Flan, 24 Asian, 25 Cremona, 26 Turner, 27 Caesar.

1 Vaciar, 5 Chains, 8 Answers, 9 Onda, 10 Able, 11 Amanecer, 12 Send, 13 Who, 14 Coal, 16 Upstairs, 20 León, 21 Nabo, 22 Present, 23 Mentir, 24 Fiebre.

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1 Misery, 2 Rioja, 3 Sore, 5 Appeared, 6 Leading, 7 Rinsed, 8 Newer, 13 Florence, 15 Hastier, 17 Vacant, 18 Peach, 19 Unfair, 22 Lions, 23 Hera.

2 Alambre, 3 Instead, 4 Rueda, 5 Castaño, 6 Above, 7 Nadie, 13 Whisper, 14 College, 15 Apostar, 17 Peaje, 18 Trout, 19 Shelf.

App of the week Speak the language THIS niche app lets users translate foreign languages inside of the app without any additional help. It uses OCR technology to recognise languages and then translates them for you. It works in most types of apps, including messaging apps, social media, and others. This app is still very much in development and it doesn’t work in all instances. For instance, computer generated subtitles in YouTube videos don’t work in Language Navi.

QUIZ: DIAMONDS 1. Dover is the state capital of which small US state, which is known as the Diamond State? 2. Excelsior Stadium is the home ground of which Scottish semi-professional football club who are nicknamed the Diamonds? 3. Neil Diamond’s Love On The Rocks featured on the soundtrack of which 1980 film, a remake of a famous 1927 movie? 4. Opened in 1985, the Argyle diamond mine, the largest diamond producer in the world by volume, is located in which country? 5. Simon Phillips, Tony Hymas and Jim Diamond were the three members of which British pop group that reached number three in the UK singles chart in 1982 with I Won’t Let You Down? 6. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated across the Commonwealth of Nations

throughout which year? 7. The logo of which Japanese car manufacturer’s consists of three diamonds? 8. Which actor played the role of James Bond in the 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever? 9. Which sport is normally played of a field known as a diamond? 10. Which two former members of The Shadows topped the UK singles chart in 1963 with the instrumental Diamonds? Not a lot of people know that… diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man… the only thing that can scratch a diamond is another diamond.

Answers: 1. DELAWARE, 2. AIRDRIEONIANS, 3. THE JAZZ SINGER, 4. Western AUSTRALIA (East Kimberley), 5. PhD (derived from the initials of the three members), 6. 2012, 7. MITSUBISHI MOTORS, 8. SEAN CONNERY, 9. BASEBALL, 10. Jet HARRIS and Tony MEEHAN

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*John Williams, Composer; February 8, 86 *Laura Dern, Movie actress; February 10, Williams is one of the big screen’s all-time greatest 51 composers having written the theme music for Star The American actress is best known for her Wars, Superman, and Indiana Jones. He also Academy Award-nominated role in Rambling Rose. She has also starred in films such as composed one of the most recognised theme songs in history, for Jaws, which won the 1975 Academy Taylor Lautner. Jurassic Park, Blue Velvet, October Sky and Award for Best Original Dramatic Score. The Fault in Our Stars and she is a main cast *Joe Pesci, Movie actor; February 9, 75 member on the HBO series Big Little Lies. Legendary tough-guy actor Pesci starred in the Martin *Taylor Lautner, Actor; February 11, 26 Best known for playing Jacob Black in the Twilight film Scorsese films Goodfellas, Raging Bull and Casino. His performance in Raging Bull earned him an Academy franchise, Lautner earned multiple Teen Choice Awards Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Pesci also and People’s Choice Awards for the role. He also starred in played the title character in 1992’s My Cousin Vinny and the action films The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl and Abduction, as well as British comedy series Cuckoo. the dim-witted burglar in the Home Alone films.

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*Brandon Hampton, Entrepreneur; February 12, 35 Hampton was recognised for being the largest independent social media publisher in the world. He was also rated the number one social media influencer in the world by Forbes. *Robbie Williams, Pop singer; February 13, 44 Take That star Williams set a world record when his 2006 solo tour sold 1.6 million tickets in one day. His 1998 single Millennium was his first number one UK single. *Simon Pegg, Movie actor; February 14, 48 The English actor, producer, and director who starred in Shaun of the Dead and played Montgomery Scott in Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. His other popular films include The World's End and Hot Fuzz.

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VIVIDLY rendered and inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff shines a light on the incredible heroics of the brave women of the war and weaves a mesmerising tale of courage, sisterhood and the great strength of women to survive in the hardest of circumstances. Set in Manhattan in 1946, The Lost Girls of Paris tells the story of Grace Healey who finds an abandoned suitcase full of photographs, each of a different woman. She soon learns the case belongs to the leader of a network of female secret agents who were deployed out of London during the war. Setting out to learn the truth behind the women in the pictures, Grace finds herself drawn to a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, valour and betrayal.

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278 - St Valentine Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, is executed under the rule of Claudius the Cruel. 1587 - Beheaded After 19 years of imprisonment, Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle for plotting to murder Queen Elizabeth I. 1633 - Inquisition Italian philosopher, astronomer and mathematician Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome to face charges of heresy for the Copernican theory, which says the Earth revolves around the Sun. 1763 - War ends The Seven Years’ War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Great Britain, and Spain. 1809 - Lincoln birth One of America’s most admired presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is born in Hodgenville, Kentucky. 1904 - War begins Following the Russian rejection of a Japanese plan to divide Manchuria and Korea, Japan launches a surprise naval attack against Port Arthur in China. 1990 - Free man Nelson Mandela, leader of the movement to end South African apartheid, is released from prison after 27 years. 2012 - Star dies One of the world’s top-selling singers, Whitney Houston, is found dead in the bath at the Beverley Hilton Hotel.

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IN All of My Heart, Jenny (Lacey Chabert) and Brian (Brennan Elliott) are planning their incredibly romantic wedding. The house that brought them together, Emily’s Country Inn, is filled to capacity with happy guests. Then a distant relative of Emily’s arrives and stakes a claim to the house. The pressure is on as Jenny and Brian are plagued with financial issues and try to raise enough money to hang onto their home. Their enduring love will once again be tested as the wedding day approaches.

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Clean break LIKE with most things in life, the key to glowing, healthy skin starts with thorough preparation. Just as the key to success in so many areas is often the unseen work carried out before the main event, every successful skincare regime begins with the same thing; clean skin. A thoroughly-cleansed complexion gets rids of the dirt, oil, and sweat which builds up in our pores, leading to bumps, unevenness, and even spots. Cleaner skin will also contain fewer dead cells which sit on the surface of our complexion, preventing any products we apply afterwards from taking full effect. This means when you cleanse your skin thoroughly, you will actually be receiving more of the benefits of any other serums, creams, or lotions you put on later. For men, this step is also particularly vital as cleansing (especially with warm water) softens the hair bristles, making it easier and less painful to shave afterwards, and preventing ingrown hairs or razor burn. Yet despite the multiple benefits of thorough cleansing, many of us often forget, or are too tired or rushed to spend the amount of time experts say

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COMING CLEAN: Experts claim we should cleanse for 60 seconds. we need to gain the full effects. According to Nayamka RobertsSmith, a skincare professional with 43,000 Twitter followers, to gain the optimum effects of cleansing, we should be washing our faces for a full 60 seconds. She claims this is the amount of time needed to allow the cleansing agents to properly break down oil, make-up, and dead skin, and allow the products to actually reach our pores. Nayamka explains this amount of time is also long enough to allow any active ingredients the cleanser itself has whether to help with brightness, oil control, or hydration - to penetrate the skin. She says if we force ourselves to

spend more time cleaning our faces, we are less likely to leave out some of the more commonly-missed areas we often ignore, such as around the sides of our nose, under the jaw line or on the temples. The expert says these are often the areas where we suffer from spots, oiliness, or blackheads, because they are never fully cleaned. Finally, she claims apart from all the other benefits of a thorough cleanse, slowing the process down means we give ourselves a short facial massage, which increases blood circulation, creates a glowing complexion, improves collagen levels, and reduces puffiness caused by fluid retention.

THERE could be hope on the horizon for those showing early signs of dementia after a recent study found increased exercise could improve the memory and thinking skills of older people, even those already suffering from the disease. A team of scientists from the Rush University Medical Centre in Chicago, United States, found older adults who were more active than average, performed better in memory and cognitive function tests. During the study, which was published in the Neurology Journal, researchers monitored 450 adults, nearly 200 of whom had dementia. All participants underwent a physical exam, memory test, and cognitive test each year, over the space of 20 years, and at around 89 years old each participant was given a device to monitor physical activity. Scientists used data from these devices to work out an ‘average daily levels exercise’ which they measured in ‘counts per day.’ Final figures showed adults with dementia averaged around 130,000 ‘counts’ per day, while those without the disease averaged 180,000. Dr Aron Buchman, a professor at the Rush department of neurological sciences, told one publication the results showed, ‘people who moved more, had better thinking and memory skills compared to those who were sedentary and did not move much at all.’ He added: “If you took someone in the 75th percentile of physical activity and compared them with someone in the 25th percentile, they had a 31 per cent reduced risk of developing dementia,” concluding, “We found movement may provide a reserve to help maintain thinking and memory skills when there are signs of dementia present in the brain.”

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Facelift without surgery? YOU’LL be happy to know that a new type of procedure has been developed to fill the gap between non-invasive facial rejuvenation and facelift surgery: The ‘thread lift.’ What is a thread lift? A thread lift is a type of procedure wherein temporary sutures are used to produce a subtle but visible ‘lift’ in the skin. Instead of removing the patient’s loose facial skin surgically, the cosmetic surgeon simply suspends it by stitching up portions of it. This has the effect of pulling the skin back slightly and therefore lifting and tightening the face. In addition to being ideal for lifting the skin, threads combat ageing in another way; by provoking the body’s ‘healing response’ and causing the body to direct large surges of collagen to treated areas. This is important because of the vital role collagen plays in the ageing process. Collagen helps to keep our skin strong, voluminous and supple. In fact, from the age of 25, our bodies gradually produce less and less collagen, which leads to an 80 per cent reduction in skin thickness by about age 70. Thread lifts can be performed under local, rather than general anaesthesia, meaning thread lift patients can drive themselves home and look after themselves immediately after the procedure, which takes around 60 minutes. While some patients will experience a little soreness, redness and swelling after having a thread lift and therefore wish to take the rest of the day off, most can return to work immediately. Strong pain medication is seldom needed after having a thread lift, making it easier for patients too. Thread lifts are low-risk, thanks to how non-invasive they are. There is virtually no risk of scarring, severe bruising, bleeding or other complications after having a thread lift. Thread lifts certainly produce visible changes, and create a more subtle and natural-looking end result than facelift surgery. Thread lifts are therefore best suited to patients who are dealing with mild to moderate - rather than severe - signs of skin laxity. At Derma Clinic Spain we have thread lift patients from the age of 40, whereas most patients are over the age of about 55. Thread lifts can, however, provide a facelift alternative for older patients who are unable to have surgery for medical reasons. At Derma Clinic Spain we have the best experience with the American brand Silhouette. Silhouette threads will lift the skin and stimulate collagen production. The threads contain a number of tiny ‘cones’ which are adept at grabbing tissue. This allows the threads to gather more skin, producing a more noticeable lift to the cheeks and jowls. Silhouette threads are designed to create fairly long-lasting results and patients can expect to enjoy the impact of their lifting for one to three years. At Derma Clinic Spain we have a great offer of 50 per cent discount for the Silhouette thread lift in February. Make your appointment for a free consultation with the doctor.

Call for an appointment on: 674 255 579 Avda. del Albir 161, local 1 674 255 579 www.dermaclinicspain.com Alternatively see our Facebook page facebook.com/DermaClinicSpain

SO I did it - a half-marathon - 20 kilometres of hills, freezing temperatures, snow, ice and treacherous conditions. What did I need at the finish line? Carbs. Lots of them! At the finish line luckily for me there were home-made pies and cakes - if you can’t eat them after doing the distance then there’s no hope! It was great to see at stations throughout the marathon that the right foods were provided; bananas, blueberries, and slices of orange. Great fuel to keep everyone going! Recovery is a crucial part of exercise and nutrition, and is so important to help your body recover and repair especially when you put it through something intensive and gruelling. Protein is key to repair those muscles and carbs are being eaten up at a rate of knots as soon as they are digested! That doesn’t mean fat takes a back seat - it still has a part to play, but choose good fats like nuts, oily fish, olive oil, avocado and cheese. The main downfall of anyone who undertakes exercise in general is not eating enough calories to keep their body going

THE cold, wet months of winter can leave our skin feeling less than peachy, but help could be at hand in the form of a growing new trend; the cream blusher. While these products have been around for a while, the emerging fashion for glowing, natural-looking skin has seen cream alternatives to traditional powder blushers really take off.

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and burning unwanted fat. The ‘1200 calorie’ average which is a default for many, is wrong for many reasons as your calorie intake should be based on your specific weight, height and age and there is no way a 1,200 calorie diet can be used as a ‘one size fits all.’ If any exercise is undertaken, that needs to be taken into account too. Your body cannot run on empty!

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Following a long run or cycle where you may burn in excess of 1,000 calories, a banana and peanut butter smoothie is a fantastic post-exercise snack and will keep those energy levels up. Next week: How to eat out socially and still make the right choices. Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/car bcyclingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen.

To take advantage of the benefits which include boosted hydration and radiance - check out new launch Milk M a k e u p ’s Lip + Cheek (£20.50/€25.76 for 28g from www.cultbeauty.co.uk). Available in five shades, this twist up stick promises ‘a soft, dewy flush’ and contains a host of skin-protecting ingredients, including plant oil and zinc oxide, a natural sunscreen.

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EURO CLÍNICA RINCÓN strives to keep its multinational, multidisciplinary centre modern and up-to-date, to serve the international community at the highest standard possible. The clinic’s main goal is to keep patients out of hospital, and diagnostics represent a large part of the work undertaken by the staff at the centre. X-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, cardiograms and laboratory tests (including blood tests and Warfarin tests) are amongst the many on offer. The centre is also equipped with equipment to carry out 24-hour ECGs (or longer, if required). Sleep tests are used to establish whether a patient has sleep apnoea. Maternal care is another service, and not forgetting their home care service whereby trained nurses visit patients in the comfort of their own home. All the GPs and medical specialists speak English as well as several other European languages. Almost all the medical disciplines are available for their clients: general practice, urology, cardiology, orthopaedic surgery, physiotherapy, gynaecology, general surgery, podiatry, radiology, medical pedicure, dietary services as well as two in-house dentists.

IT HAS been said many times that in order to look and feel our best we need our, ‘beauty sleep.’ However, recent research suggests that not getting enough rest can lead to more issues than simple irritability or bags under our eyes. An alarming new study suggested that some sleeping tablets- used by millions who struggle to drop off- would cause most people to sleep through a fire alarm. The report, compiled by Japanese researchers and published in Frontiers in Behavioural Neuroscience, showed that many commonly-prescribed sleeping pills kept around half of the study’s participants asleep through a range of loud noises, including someone vacuuming next to their bed. So given this news- as well as the other concerns a lack of sleep could compromise our immune systems, lead to overeating, and even damage our hearts- what other ways are there to help us get enough sleep? The National Sleep Foundation suggests there are several other alternatives to taking medication, including sticking

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to walk out immediately with significantly less pain and discomfort. Radiofrequency of varicose veins The treatment of varicose veins by radiofrequency with the Venus Closure device is an innovative technique with minimal complications. This treatment is fully tested and a reliable alternative to conventional surgery and ‘endolaser.’ Radiofrequency applies controlled energy in the form of heat through a catheter (very thin tube) that is placed, by ultrasound control, inside the pathological vein (varicosity) through a minimal incision (1mm) in the skin. The heat generated by the catheter causes the immediate closure of the treated varicose vein. Sapheon VenaSeal device The Sapheon VenaSeal closure system is the newest innovation. This is a procedure that uses a medical adhesive specially designed to treat varicose veins quickly and effectively. Using ultrasound guidance, the doctor

VARICOSE VEINS: A new innovative non-surgical treatment. guides a small catheter through a small access point in the skin into the affected vein. Then, a very small amount of medical glue is placed through the catheter to close the vein. Once the affected vein closes, the blood is immediately redirected to the other healthy veins in the leg. Unlike other treatments, the Sapheon VenaSeal closure system does not require anaesthetic sedation or tumescent anaesthesia, which means there is no risk of skin burns or nerve damage. It does not require any medication for post-treatment pain. It does not produce pigmentations nor is

Sleeping beauty to a sleep schedule and going to bed and waking up at the same times every day, even at weekends.

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BEAUTY SLEEP: A lack of rest can cause serious problems.

oils, and avoiding reading the news or watching anything energetic for several hours before you try to get to sleep. The environment in your bedroom is also important, and

it necessary to use uncomfortable compression stockings. Patients can return to their normal activities immediately after treatment. Finally, another great advantage of this method is it is possible to do it at any time of the year, even in summer, as it does not require avoiding the sun. If you want more information or to make an appointment, please call us! Euro Clínica Rincón Avda Dr Severo Ochoa, 6 03503 Benidorm +34 966 830 849 info@euroclinicarincon.com www.euroclinicarincon.com.

the National Sleep Foundation suggests making sure the temperature is not too warm, which may wake you up later, and that bedding, mattresses, and pillows are all comfortable. Finally, avoiding alcohol often helps improve sleep, as does exercise, which also reduces overall stress levels.

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THE rumours are hot that hunky Spanish dancer Gorka Marquez and English rose Gemma Atkinson could officially become engaged on Valentine’s night - especially after the news she is pregnant. The couple have become a firm favourite with celeb magazines ever since they captured viewers’ - and each others’- hearts on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Dashing Gorka, from Bilbao, and gorgeous actress and former glamour model Gemma from Bury have been inseparable ever since. Fans had high hopes of a Christmas engagement announcement, but were sadly disappointed. AM GR However, Gemma, 34, has since INSTA dit Cre dropped strong hints that she and 28-year-old Gorka could soon be walking down the aisle. And this has only been reinforced after they posted a picture on Instagram to disclose they are expecting their first child. So the strong possibility according to gossip columns is that a Valentine’s Day engagement could be on the cards - with the big question being which one will pluck up the NUPTIALS: Will they or won’t they? courage to pop the question?

Looking for new romance TWO people who will be looking for new romance this Valentine’s Day are Love Island’s Kaz Crossley and Josh Denzel. The now ex-couple met on the set of the reality show set in Mallorca and became one of the most celebrated couplings to come out of the series. But despite a recent ‘romantic’ break in Jamaica - reputedly a contractual promotional obligation - the duo have just announced their split. Make-up artist Kaz, 25 took to her Instagram account - where else - to inform the world of her split from sports presenter Josh, 27.

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This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala is on the island of St Lucia at Marigot Bay cooking Creole food.

King Creole! Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com WELL someone has to do it! By that I mean that I am delighted to be sat here overlooking the marina of Marigot Bay cooking and eating Creole cuisine, which is the traditional food in St Lucia. We have closed The Little Geranium for the week to see an old friend who is a chef on this beautiful island and experience some of his special cuisine. Creole cuisine is a style of cooking originating in Louisiana, United States, which blends French, Spanish, West African, Haitian and German influences as well as influences from the general cuisine of southern America. The best known dishes from this

beautiful island are green fig and salt fish, accra (crispy fried fish cakes), fried plantain chips, Callaloo soup (like spinach), pepperpots (spicy meat stews) and breadfruit which is like a starchy potato. But don’t forget about the local rum which is aromatic and sensational. I have a bottle of Spiced Chairman’s reserve rum on the table right now and a glass in my hand! Don’t be surprised when ordering green fig and salt fish (the national dish) to see green bananas or plantain. Figs is just the name that they call the plantains. It is thought that Columbus may have discovered St Lucia as he sailed through the Caribbean seas in 1502. In the 17th century the island moved to and fro between English occupancy (who wanted it for the sugar cane) and the French so many times that I lost count. The Caribs (settlers) hung on and fought fiercely, but the French and Brits returned again and again interested in their sugar and slavery. In the 19th century it was restored

OLD FRIENDS: Chef Billy Boyce with Steven Saunders. to French control and Napoleon reinstated slavery. In 1967 the Brits helped

St Lucia form a government and it became an associated state of the UK,

eventually handed back on February 22, 1979 when St Lucia achieved full independence. I was invited to enjoy the Independence Day street parties but unfortunately I have to get home to my restaurant. But I am here to cook and sample some of their national dishes on the build up to their Independence Day. Some of the national dishes like the salt fish have been handed down from the slavery days when bananas were over plentiful. Bananas exceeded sugar as their major export by the 20th century. You can see banana plantations all over the island, with the UK being their largest importer of bananas. The first night we arrived chef Billy Boyle cooked us up a fabulous arrival BBQ with slow roasted suckling pig, jerk chicken, crispy fish cakes (accra) and coconut and pumpkin rice with a variety of salads, passion fruit dressing and various salsas. It was all accompanied by traditional local dancers and fire eaters!

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BAKE OFF: The judges eagerly tuck into the delicious cakes made to help raise money for charity.

Coveta Fuma’s great British baking THERE was some great British baking in Coveta Fuma last week, when the first of the annual Great Little Square Bake-Off was held to raise funds for APAC, an animal charity based in El Campello. Seven contestants entered a total of 21 cakes across five categories and following judging, for just €2, the general public sampled a selection of the entries and added their score to that of the judges. As a result, €156 was raised. The best cake trophy was awarded to Adrienne Fry for her deluxe chocolate

cake - a firm favourite among both the judges and the public. Commenting on the Bake-Off, SimmoneHovweling, owner of Little Square Bar, which hosted the event, said, “Who would have known that there were so many budding cake bakers in Coveta Fuma? The standard of the entries was really high, and we are delighted to have raised money for a charity that does so much good work.” For more information on APAC visit: apaccampello.com.

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Variations on the Valentine’s theme FLOWERS, chocolates, a seriously lovey-dovey card and a romantic candlelit dinner a deux: all perfect ways to show our significant others how much they mean to us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Originally a Western Christian feast day, February 14 has become a day dedicated to love in many parts of the world, varying cultures and commercial interests influencing different countries’ take on Valentine’s Day customs. Take Japan for example. It is the ladies who do the buying of the gifts and the chocolates for the chaps in their lives, the guys are not supposed to return the favour until March 14. Ghana, one of the world’s biggest cocoa producers, uses the excuse of Valentine’s to boost the economy. February 14 has been declared National Chocolate Day, with all kinds of events and eateries featuring chocolatethemed menus. The Brazilians call Valentine’s Lovers’ Day,

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Get beach ready ORIGINAL: An example of a Dune Buggy.

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THE concept of a beach buggy really took hold in the California of the 1960’s. The most popular vehicle to be converted into a fun, dune-riding car was the Volkswagen Beetle, with its chassis being used as the base for tens of thousands of examples. Now the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer is bringing the legend back to life with a modern, clean version of the classic buggy. At the beginning of March, Volkswagen will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy. Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), which according to head designer Klaus Bischoff demonstrates how multifaceted the new platform is. He said: “A buggy is more than a car. It is vibrancy and energy on four wheels. These attributes are embodied by the new e-buggy, which demon-

TEASER: VW has released early images of the new concept.

strates how a modern, non-retro interpretation of a classic can look, and more than anything else, the emotional bond which electric mobility can create.” True to the original style, this reinterpretation of a proper buggy has no fixed roof or conventional doors, while the free-standing wheels fitted with off-road tyres and open side sills

dominate the overall look. The new MEB concept vehicle shows this fully electric platform can be used for more than just largescale series production models. Like the Beetle chassis of yesteryear, the modular electric drive matrix has the potential to allow the development of low-volume niche series.

The history of recreational vehicles and Volkswagen technology is a long one. From the Beetle convertible and special bodies produced by companies such as Hebmüller and Rometsch, to fully open designs of the kind em-

braced by the Meyers Manx buggy, the Beetle chassis allowed for creative - and sometimes exclusive - custom solutions for decades. Globally, around 250,000 individual vehicles were built as one-offs or at low volumes through to the 1980’s. The latest one-of-a-kind model, the fully electric concept buggy, will be revealed for the first time at the 89th International Geneva Motor Show from March 7 - 17.

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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE Subaru Forester has been a familiar sight on the roads for more than 20 years and over that period has been revised and improved several times, gradually transforming from a versatile four-wheel-drive estate to a smart family SUV which still retains formidable offroad ability. It competes in a crowded SUV sector but has a distinct edge over main rivals with its impressive tough-terrain performance, and is able to tackle rough roads, mud, snow and ice with relative ease. Forester comes in two versions and the entry level XE costs €34,746 (£30,000) and has features such as four-wheeldrive, automatic transmission, cruise control, rear camera and touch-screen infotainment centre. The XE Premium Lineartronic which I recently tested costs €37,638 (£32,500) and adds other features including sunroof, heated leather seats, satnav, powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assis-

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tance and pre-collision braking. It had a 2.0-litre 148hp petrol engine which is quite refined and the power is delivered smoothly through the auto gearbox which also has paddleshifters for those who wish to take manual control. Top speed is 193kph (120mph), the 0-100kph 11.8 seconds and emissions are 168g/km. Average fuel econo-

STATS PANEL Model: Subaru Forester XE Premium Lineartronic Engine: 2.0-litre petrol Transmission: Automatic Performance: 0-100kph 11.8 seconds, top speed 193kph (120 mph) Economy: 11.4kpl (32.2mpg) Emissions: 168g/km

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

my is 11.4kpl (32.2mpg). The latest Forester has had a design makeover which adds extra visual cachet and a more upmarket look to the exterior, while the cabin has benefited from an upgrade which has given it a classier ambiance. Seating is very comfortable and supportive and there is plenty of adjustment of the steering wheel and the powered

driver’s seat to get an ideal position. All-round visibility is very good, with the added advantage of a reversing camera. Out and about, the Forester is surprisingly light and easy to drive and it corners with reassuring composure. The ride quality is on the firm side but still comfortable and on smooth roads where it is likely to spend most of its time, it is extremely car-like to drive and handle. With good head and leg room, five adults can be easily accommodated, and there is ample boot space at 505 litres. The boot floor is flat to make loading easier and the rear seats fold to give van-like capacity for larger items. The Forester is not the cheapest family-size SUV in the class, but it is one of the most versatile and few can match its off-road capability and its tough build quality, backed by a five-year warranty.

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Slow down! S PA I N h a s o f f i c i a l l y lowered the speed limit on secondary roads from 100kph to 90kph. Wo r k m e n h a v e b e e n changing signs over the

past two weeks, meaning the measures approved by the Council of Ministers in December will soon be applied all over the country.

Spain joins other European countries that have or are in the process of lowering the speed limit on their secondary roads - in the case of France to 80kph. The Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, Cyprus and Malta also have an 80kph limit w h i l e S w e d e n ’s i s t h e lowest at 70kph. There are four countries in Europe with a higher limit - the United Kingdom, at 96kph (60 miles per hour). Germany, Austria and Romania keep the maximum at 100kph. The reduction in the maximum limit will affect around 10,000 kilometres of roads. Drivers of vans, lorries and buses that until now could reach a maximum of 90kph on these roads will have to keep to an 80kph limit.

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Premier Review

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Agüero on the ball

HAT TRICK: Aguero (centre, right) scored three goals for Manchester City. MANCHESTER CITY’S Sergio Agüero scored a hat trick that led his team to a 3 - 1 victory against Arsenal, closing the gap between league leaders Liverpool by two points. Agüeros’ hat trick was his 10th in the Premier League and his 14th for Manchester City. Manager Pep Guardiola said he was “delighted” with the Argentinian striker’s performance. The victory comes a week after Manchester City suffered defeat at the hands of Newcastle United. Guardiola said Manchester “did not recognise themselves” following the loss. “What is important is being ourselves. That’s what I want. We spoke in the last days. We didn’t recognise our team in the last game. They know it, they felt the same way. Today at least we came back,” Guardiola said following the Arsenal game. The Manchester City coach said Agüero was “born” with talent and that he would die with it. “I was always delighted with him. Today, not because of the three goals, because of how he fought for the team.

He has his own quality,” Guardiola said. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said the side knew they needed “big help” to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season after the result. “Our challenge now is the next week, continuing to work and improve and think how

we can work and be better. “Last week we won and were with Chelsea in fourth position, but we lost today and lost the position,” Emery said. Agüero’s goals came in the first, 44th and 61st minutes. Larent Koscielny scored Arsenal’s only goal in the 11th minute.

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CATALAN company Albus Golf has sold more than 750,000 biodegradable golf balls in 53 countries which are made of material that breaks up in water in 48 hours and also houses fish food.

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Terriers’ games in Spain THE under-19’s side of Huddersfield Town travelled to Sevilla for training last week ahead of a match with the city’s junior team today (Thursday). The trip saw the junior side of the English club beat local side Real Betis Balompie three goals to one. Huddersfield said the under-19’s showed plenty in their defeat of a “quality side.” Kian Harratt, Huddersfield’s 16-year-old striker, netted a goal for the team after coming on as a substitute. Dean Whitehead’s side took the opportunity to hone their skills while in the south of Spain. Whitehead said the

AWAY TRIP: Huddersfield’s under-19s have been in Sevilla. trip would be a “real learning experience” for the younger players and added it was the first such jaunt for many of them. “You have to get used to the travel and representing the Club in a proper way, as well as playing in a different country against players who will be technically very good,” Whitehead said. “There really is a focus on taking the good behaviour

we have instilled in them throughout the season into these trips,” the coach added. Huddersfield Town said Whitehead had taken a very young squad to Spain, with many of those on the club’s under-19 side currently out on loan. Seven out of 18 of the players came from the under17 group, Huddersfield Town added.