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Biker gang faces jail hell FIVE years after the Mallorca chapter of the Hells Angels was shut down, 46 alleged members are set to be tried and are facing a combined 300 years in prison. The suspects were arrested in connection with 16 crimes which include drug trafficking, prostitution, threats, bribery, possession of weapons, money laundering and extortion in S’Arenal and Palma. And among the defendants are two Local Police officers and a Guardia Civil sergeant from Palma, who face between five and seven years each for criminal involvement and bribery. The National Police dismantled the ‘powerful criminal gang’ at the end of July 2013 in the so-called ‘Operation Casablanca,’ in collaboration with the Guardia Civil. Investigations have been ongoing and the magistrate of the Central Court of Instruction, 6, of the National Court, has now announced all 46 will be brought to trial at the Criminal Chamber. At the recent hearing, an order was made for the ‘precautionary seizure of assets, both real estate and vehicles,’ together with docu-
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ARRESTS: Suspected gang members of Mallorca’s Hell Angels are taken into custody.
ments and money. The magistrate also set civil liability bonds of more than €4 million for several of the money laundering suspects. The alleged European
leader of the organisation, German Frank Hanebuth, could face 13 years in prison for criminal organisation, threats, money laundering and illegal pos-
session of weapons. His two suspected ‘lieutenants,’ the Youssafi brothers, Khalil, considered the vice president of the chapter of the biker gang in Mallorca, who
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could get 38 and a half years in prison for a string of crimes. Abdelghani, believed to have acted as treasurer, faces 33 and a half years. The gang reportedly settled on the island because of its location, the existence of alternative businesses, and the possibility of money laundering and drug trafficking.
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NEWS EXTRA Bacteria research MALLORCA will become a laboratory for research and analysis of the effects of a bacteria Xylella fastidiosa on olive trees. Around 700 of the trees from Andalucia will be planted and tests carried out.
Wage gap WOMEN in the Balearics earn on average €3,584 a year less than men according to figures from the National Statistics Institute. The average male makes €23,286 annually, compared to €19,702 for females, a 15.4 per cent difference.
No change PALMA City Council has declared Via Roma and Avenidas Portugal and Alemania no longer have fascist connotations, and as such the street names will not be changed. The municipality of Palma requested the move last year.
by Tara Rippin A FISHERMAN was rescued at sea after his boat was overturned and partially sunk by a passing ferry in Port d’Alcudia. The ship from Ciutadella is believed to have accidentally sunk a fishing boat in Port d’Alcudia yesterday morning. Paco Souto Flaquer, skipper and only crew member of the Virginia, told Diario de Mallorca that he was fishing, alone, at approximately 9.30am, when he noticed ‘the onslaught of a first wave that threatened to capsize his boat.’ He said his first reaction was to hold on, hoping it was just a ‘swing’ but a second
OVERBOARD: Paco Souto Flaquer waits to be rescued after his boat sunk.
House raiders MORE than 20 homes under construction in Sant Joan, are believed to have been destroyed by three suspects arrested after allegedly being ‘caught in the act.’ Police received a tip off from a member of the public that a theft
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was taking place at a new build just before midnight on Monday. Officers managed to ‘surprise’ the trio still inside the property, and made the arrests. According to a police source, the value of the items stolen is just over
€2,000, but the cost of the damage caused has still to be assessed, and will be considerably higher. The detainees are accused of taking electrical wiring and faucets from kitchens and bathrooms ‘destroying 22 homes.’
wave ‘completely overturned’ the vessel. The Balearia ferry, from Ciuradella in Menorca, reportedly fired a beacon and contacted Maritime Rescue. A rescue boat was immediately despatched to the location near the Alcanada lighthouse, and Flaquer was brought to safety, unhurt. The fishing boat remained half sunk at the time of going to press, pending an assessment by rescue technicians to see if it can be refloated. The vessel is 7.5 metres long and about 35 years old.
Care chaos THE nursing union (SAE) yesterday (Wednesday) blasted the ‘lack of professionals and material resources’ which generates ‘unsustainable situations’ in the emergency service of the Hospital Son Espases. It comes as 30 patients were said to be under observation, 45 were waiting to be seen and 58 stretchers were littered around units and wards.
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VILLAGES, towns and cities across Mallorca will be ablaze with colour in preparation for Carnival 2019, which will see dozens of vibrant float processions and musical parades taking place on the island from this weekend until Sunday March 3. Visit local town hall website for details.
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THE City Council of Palma plans to create an Animal Welf a r e O ff i c e a n d a t t h e s a m e time impose a maximum of three pets in apartments. Other measures include harsher penalties for the mistreatment or torture of animals and the obligation to sterilise dogs.
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J AV I E R R A M I R E Z , 2 3 , h a s been found safe and well in Campos 24 hours after a Guardia Civil search operation was launched. The young man, who has special needs, had disappeared from the Mater Misericordiae special education centre, and there were concerns about his health as he requires ‘vital medication.’
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A 58-YEAR-OLD Mallorcan man died after a head-on collision with another vehicle on the Requena road in Albacete, and his wife and two children were also seriously injured. The family had attended the funeral of the dec e a s e d ’s m o t h e r- i n - l a w a n d were travelling back to the island.
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ENIGMATIC: Basque is thought to predate most European languages.
Unique language THE sign in this picture is written in Basque, one of Spain’s most unique and enigmatic languages which will be a talking point today (Thursday) as the world celebrates linguistic diversity. Basque and other regional dialects are celebrated every February 21 on International Mother Language Day. The day promotes multilingualism, the speaking of more than one language by a person or community. Basque is an ‘isolated’ language, meaning it cannot be traced to others currently in use or that have died out.
Spanish, as well as the Asturian, Catalan, Galician and Valencian, all have their roots in Latin and also have Arabic influences. Basque is thought to have developed before the spread of Indo-European languages across Europe and Asia which spawned the modern languages spoken in those areas today. Exact details of its origins and development are unknown. The first Basque book, a collection of poems called the Linguae Vasconum Primitiae, was published in 1545. The use of Basque was suppressed
by the regime of former dictator Francisco Franco but it has resurged since Spain became a democracy in 1978. There are around 750,000 native Basque speakers and a further roughly 1,185,500 can understand the language but have little to no command of it, according to a 2016 study. There are five dialects in modern Basque: Biscayan, Gipuzkoan, Upper Navarrese, Navarro-Lapurdian and Souletin. Euskal Herria, the words on the sign pictured, means Basque Country.
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Jail term A MAN has been given a oneyear and nine months suspended prison sentence for threatening, assaulting and ‘habitually’ mistreating his now ex-partner in Palma. He must pay €2,500 compensation, attend a sex education course, carry out community service and a restraining order was also imposed.
Road closed THE road between the beach at Formentor and the lighthouse will be closed this summer from June 15 to September 15, 10am to 7pm. Access will be restricted to public transport, authorised vehicles (residents, workers at the lighthouse, emergency, security forces, or people with reduced mobility) and cyclists.
Opportunity fair THE first fair dedicated to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities takes place at Palma Arena today. Organised by the Balearic Association of People with Physical Disabilities (Asprom), the exhibition represents the first of its kind in the area, aimed at disabled people who are looking for work and businesses committed to equal opportunities. An Asprom statement read: ‘The objective is to generate an annual meet-
ing point between job seekers with disabilities and companies interested in attracting and selecting professionals. “Firms participating will have free access to a space where they will be able to get in touch with people looking for employment and obtain their data.” From 9am to 5pm, there will be conferences, including one entitled ‘work orientation focused on people with disabilities,’ speed job-dating activities, a motivational talk, and more. Free entry.
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Homeless death RESIDENTS who claim they witnessed the deterioration of a homeless woman who was found dead in a communal stairwell have blasted authorities for doing less to help people on the streets. According to Spanish press who spoke to neighbours of the apartment block in Es Pil-lari in Palma, ‘Ana’ was 39 years old and from Poland. She had worked as a waitress in Santa Ponsa some years ago, but settled in the area in the last four months.
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Concerned about her ‘unstoppable deterioration,’ they contacted the Red Cross who recommended she go to a ‘help centre for people without resources.’ The deceased reportedly refused, and would not accept food and water from worried neighbours either. They have since contacted the National Police, to report the ‘lack of attention the institutions had given to the woman’ and the ‘passivity of public bodies in a case like this.’
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Warehouse blaze
AN abandoned industrial warehouse was gutted by fire in Palma on Monday afternoon. Palma firefighters confirmed the blaze was fuelled by ‘an accumulation of waste’, and the Local Police has taken over the investigation. According to fire sources, passengers of the Railway Service of Mallorca (SFM) reported the blaze at 2.20pm after passing through the Son Cladera metro station and witnessing a column of black smoke coming from the site between Son Rullan and Son Cladera. A fire crew was despatched, and using a hydrant, managed to contain the flames and make the area safe. There was nobody in the warehouse at the time, and no injuries were reported.
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FIRE: Waste is believed to have fuelled the warehouse blaze.
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Airport booze ban bid TOURISM bosses and police have called for a ban on alcohol sales at airports and on flights to Mallorca to put an end t o ‘ dr unken tourism.’ UK and Spanish travel trade leaders met in Palma to try and tackle the problem which has led to negative press for the holiday hotspot island. Among some of the measures proposed, was that passengers shouldn’t be all owed t o wal k down t he drinks aisles in the dutyfree shops, as part of a campaign to get young people away from linking holidays with getting drunk. One pol i ce chi ef addressed the meeting saying “We have already banned smoking. People can’t light up for three hours when flying from the UK to Spain so why do they have to drink? What are we waiting for?” He stressed that alcohol should be banned on flights and at airports, adding that ‘the only thing you see is the selling of alcohol at Palma airport, it’s a shopping cent r e wher e al cohol i s sold.’ The seminar was held under the ‘Chatham House rules’ which allows participants to speak freely without revealing their identity or facing any repercussions. The Palma meeting also aimed to clear up confusion over whether it was the jurisdiction of the Spanish or UK police to deal with inflight incidents involving drunken behaviour.
Hotel rise THERE will be 70 hotels in Palma, excluding Playa de Palma, by the end of the year. In 2003, there were just 30. This means there are currently around 5,300 rooms available, for more than 10,000 holidaymakers. Two recent projects are the building of a hotel with 30 rooms by the Placa Madrid and the development of the old Firestone building by HM Hotels, which will have 180 rooms.
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NEWS EXTRA Firebreak barrier OWNERS of single-family homes in wooded areas are advised to create a 30-metrewide firebreak barrier around the perimeter of their homes to protect against forest fires, under the Agrarian Law recently approved by the Balearic Parliament.
Biker dies A MOTORCYCLIST, 27, died on Tuesday, three days after a collision with a car driven by a woman who tested three times over the legal alcohol limit. Palma police arrested the driver who was released with charges on Sunday.
Hotel fears GABRIEL LLOBERA of Mallorca’s Association of Hotel Chains (ACH) said the loss of air routes is the ‘worst news for the Balearics in a season when competition is making things difficult’ at a meeting with the hoteliers’ federation.
Energy bid THE European Commission has included Mallorca in a plan to promote the energy transition in 26 European islands. A calendar and agenda on how to develop the period of change will be released before next summer.
Trial date A FATHER was due to appear at Palma Court today (Thursday) to face trial for allegedly sexually abusing his teenage daughter who reportedly became pregnant with his child. If found guilty, the 38-yearold from Andratx faces up to 13 years in prison.
Pine trees THE Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries has selected 6,000 hectares of pine forests in Mallorca where aerial fumigation will be carried out next October targeting woodboring insects.
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Protests injuries CLASHES with anti-eviction protestors who had gathered outside a property in Palma resulted in three National Police officers being slightly injured on Monday. A court had ordered the eviction of tenants last month, and the voluntary period for
them to leave had expired. The police had expected the protest as a representative from Stop Desahucios Mallorca (Stop Evictions) had asked the judicial commission to reconsider the action, and warned there would be a protest otherwise.
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Boy critically ill A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy suffered ‘very serious head injuries’ on Monday when he was hit by a van in Sant Joan. The child was transferred in critical condition to Son Espases hospital, having been struck while stepping out into the road between two parked cars. According to police sources, ‘the driver could not stop in time’ and hit the little boy. The van driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
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Sacred Heart to leave Lluc THE Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are to leave the Lluc Sanctuary after 128 years as custodians of the spiritual centre of Mallorca. Known as the ‘coritos,’ the congregation has now dwindled to just six priests aged 73 and over. This has apparently made their functions ‘untenable,’ and last month the decision was made to return Lluc Sanctuary building to the Bishopric of Mallorca, which also owns the Blavets school, restaurants and the car park.
The Bishopric has expressed ‘surprise and pain’ at the announcement, but assured that the Lluc will continue to be the island’s spiritual heart, as it has been since the 13th century. After the Cathedral, Lluc is the second most visited religious site in Mallorca, and the Bishopric wants it to remain a place of pilgrimage. The exit of the ‘cositos’ will not be immediate. The transition is expected to take place within six months to a year.
BALEARIC Islands’ military w o r k e d t i re l e s s l y t h ro u g h M o n d a y night to repair the badly damaged Bailey bridge in Arta. The bridge was hit by the floods in October which devastated parts of Mallorca, causing m i l l i o n s o f e u ro s worth of damage, and claimed the lives of 13 people. The reconstruction began at 11pm and finished around 2am, which meant it was possible to open to traff i c o n Tu e s d a y morning, as had been scheduled.
Highlands links PALMA-based tour operator JetsGo Holidays has announced several new flights to Inverness during October. The flights will fly direct to the city on October 12, 19 and 26, the first time in many years that there has been a direct link during the autumn to the highlands. T h e f i r m s a i d i t ‘ o ff e r s those living on the island from that region a great op-
portunity to visit friends and family back home.’ O r d i n a r i l y, p a s s e n g e r s would need to fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh, and drive up to three hours to Inverness, so ‘the convenience offered by flying direct to Inverness really is a big time saver.’ It is hoped that if these October flights prove popular, a more regular service may be operated.
Drugs crackdown VARIOUS arrests were made after a series of raids at homes, bars and shops in Son Gotleu. A joint anti-drugs operation by the National Police and Palma Local Police led to several streets being cordoned off as dozens of officers, with the assistance of a helicopter, searched the premises last Friday. Quantities of hash and marihuana were found. Seven out of 18 migrants running 10 establishments open to the public, were found to be illegal.
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NEWS EXTRA Tourist numbers FIGURES show that the ‘human pressure index’ for Valldemossa - at the height of the season - is 154 tourists for each 100 residents. By comparison, Palma’s ratio is 94 tourists per 100 and Barcelona’s just 11.
Diesel cars IN the Balearics last year 53,349 new vehicles were registered, up 5.2 per cent. However, there was a 25 per cent drop in diesel vehicles, suggesting consumer uncertainty before the government’s ban on new diesel vehicles from 2025.
Rider fine A YOUNG man has been fined €1,000 for riding his electric scooter in a pedestrian area of Pontevedra whilst under the influence of alcohol. Witnesses contacted the police after seeing him ‘lurching and riding erratically’ on Monday.
Dad held A 35-YEAR-OLD Ecuadorian man found unconscious, lying face down in the street and bleeding from his nose, was later arrested on suspicion of assaulting his wife and two sons at the family home in Palma on Sunday night.
Steps down VOX mayoral candidate for Manacor, Alberto Jerez, this week announced his resignation from the right wing party. He said the reasons are personal and said he ‘hopes the political project of Vox is a total and absolute success.’
Anti move THE Anti-Eviction Office has stopped 1,455 evictions since its launch in July 2015. Some 2,728 cases have been opened and 1,804 requests for advice dealt with. Almost 70 per cent of evictions were stopped.
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BREXIT BRIEF
No-deal measures SPANISH government officials are continuing to draw up measures to protect the rights of British expatriates and Spanish citizens in Britain in a no-deal Brexit scenario before elections. Officials with the Treasury and Development, Health and Labour Ministries are drawing up plans to be approved ahead of the dissolution of the Cortes on Tuesday March 5. Government sources said they were aiming to preserve existing arrangements for both British and Spanish citizens living in either country in the event of a no-deal withdrawal. Officials are assuming that London will offer similar guarantees to Spanish people living in Britain. Some measures have already been agreed between London and Madrid separately from ongoing EU Brexit talks. Officials are aiming to ensure that Spanish workers and pensioners in Britain will continue to receive welfare payments in the event of a nodeal. Spain is set to pay unemployment benefits to its citizens who are living in Britain and can prove they have worked there for at least 12 months. Pensioners are due to continue receiving payments as normal.
Deal wrangling By Joe Gerrard BRITISH government officials have continued talks with the EU in a bid to change the current Withdrawal Agreement as Westminster politicians seek to influence the final outcome. Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay travelled to Brussels on Monday for talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. Department for Exiting the EU sources said the meeting was productive, but that Brussels remained sceptical about proposed alternatives to the Northern Irish backstop. The mechanism designed to prevent a hard border falling between Northern Ireland and the Republic if future talks break down, continues to be a sticking point for some MPs. Sources said the EU was doubtful that the alternative arrangements proposed, including a basic free trade deal with technological solutions to avoid customs checks, were not viable. Meanwhile, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn again called on Prime
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BREXIT EXTRA Car plant closure HONDA has announced it plans to close its Swindon factory in 2022, leading to the loss of around 3,500 jobs, with some workers blaming Brexit, while the company is believed to be concerned about future EU exports.
Food pledge TALKS: Barclay met with Barnier this week. Minister Theresa May to look again at his alternative Brexit plan to break parliamentary deadlock. Labour’s plan would see Britain remain in a permanent customs union with the EU. May had previously ruled that option out, over concerns it could prevent Britain striking trade deals independent of the bloc. Corbyn’s call comes as four government ministers called on May to stop using the threat of a no-deal
withdrawal as a bargaining chip in EU negotiations. Business Secretary Greg Clark, Scottish Secretary David Mundell, Justice Secretary David Gauke and Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd said a no-deal should be ruled, giving businesses certainty. Separately, European Commission (EC) President Jean-Claude Juncker said no-one would oppose extending Britain’s membership of the EU to secure more time for talks.
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Michael Gove said he will not allow food standards to be lowered to secure post-Brexit trade deals, after concerns the US could make Britain lift an EU ban on chlorinated chicken.
MPs leave SEVEN Labour MPs left to form The Independent Group of MPs, over Jeremy Corbyn’s stance on Brexit, while deputy leader Tom Watson said it should change direction or risk a deepening split.
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Spanish Navy orders Gibraltar boats around A SPANISH armoured patrol boat ordered commercial vessels to leave Spanish territorial waters, the Gibraltar government claimed. “ Yo u a r e v i o l a t i n g t h e r i g h t t o innocent passage,” they were told, although they were in British waters. In a recording of the exchange, a crew member aboard one of the boats can be heard pointing this out to the Tornado, the Spanish vessel. “We are not adrift, we are at anchor now,” he says. The ships, Ivor Accord and Great Victor, were told to remain where they were by the Gibraltar Port Authority and a Gibraltar government statement announced that the Royal Navy deployed a launch and a rigid-hulled inflatable boat to the scene. After being challenged by the Royal Navy, the Spanish warship ‘sailed slowly along the Gibraltar coast’ with its weapons uncovered
GIBRALTAR HARBOUR: Spanish Navy ordered 2 ships to leave the territorial waters. and manned, the statement continued. “There is only nuisance value to these foolish games played by those who don’t accept unimpeachable British sovereignty over the
SPA IN ha s joine d w ith France and Germany on a proje c t to build the ne xt ge ne ra tion of Europe a n fighter jets. Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles signed up to the project on Thursday during a meeting with her French and German counterparts Florence Parly and U rs ula von de r Le ye n re spectively. It comes after Spain first made moves to join the programme, known as the New Generation Weapons Systems (NGWS), in Decem-
waters around Gibraltar,” a Gibraltar government spokesman said afterwards. “It seems there are still some in the Spanish Navy who think they can flout international law,” he added.
New fighter jet deal ber. Robl es sai d Spai n was joining the project on equal terms with France and Germany. It was an opportunity t o m oder ni se Spai n’s ai r force, the defence minister added. The aircraft set to be designed is due to replace Eu-
rofighters and F-18s curr ent l y i n ser vi ce i n t he Spani sh ai r f or ce and i n t hose of ot her Eur opean countries. Government officials estimate being part of the proj ect wi l l cost about €25 million over the next two years.
Chihuahuas rescued from breeders POLICE in Meco (Madrid) dismantled a puppy farm following a tip-off. An anonymous caller was concerned for the dogs’ welfare but also reported neighbours were increasingly bothered by the smell and constant barking. T h e p u p p y f a r m a d v e rtised its services online, announcing that it had 20 years’ experience in breed-
ing Chihuahuas, and also offered pet care products, Inspecting the breeders’ property, police found the owners operated without any type of permit and were not licensed to house or rear animals, although they had been selling dogs ‘for years’ according to neighbours. There were also constant comings and goings of people visiting the house with pet carriers, they said.
The police took charge of 12 Chihuahuas which had been shut inside six carriers, and the investigation is ongoing to determine whether the breeders should be charged with animal abuse. The Chihuahuas are now at an animal protection shelter where all have been given names associated with fictional policemen, including Starsky and Hutch.
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Cocaine haul at sea A DRUGS network has been smuggling cocaine into Spain on cargo ships, police revealed after a 15-month investigation. A ship carrying a 3.3-ton consignment of cocaine with a â‚Ź100 million street value was recently intercepted almost 288 kilometres off the Portuguese coast and escorted into Setubal harbour. Here, the Guardia Civil and National Police officers, together with officials from tax authority Hacienda who planned the joint operation, were waiting for the Panama-registered ship. It was flying no flag when it was intercepted, but eight of the 11 seamen who were arrested were Ukrainian, one was Georgian, one Dutch and another French. Sources close to the investigation later explained that the crew were no more than subcontractors, engaged to transport the cocaine. The operation was launched in November 2017 following an interchange of information between Spanish units that fight the drugs trade and organised crime. These indicated that at least once a year an international network was bringing huge quantities of South American cocaine into Spain aboard a cargo ship and later transferred the drugs to smaller, faster and less conspicuous boats. The ship had been watched throughout its journey and investigators decided to strike while it was still some distance from the coast and before the cocaine could be offloaded.
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Royal trip KING FELIPE VI and Queen Letizia of Spain completed a two-day official visit in Morocco last week. The couple, guests of King Mohammed VI, arrived late Wednesday afternoon at Rabat airport, and were greeted by the Moroccan royal family before heading to the royal palace for an official ceremony. The two kings reportedly used the visit to sign bilateral agreements. Felipe and Letizia had postponed a planned trip to Morocco several times since they last visited the North African country in July 2014. Spain is Morocco's top trade partner and the two countries share close diplomatic ties.
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Benefits of the Padron By Mark Nolan IT is sometimes considered nothing more than an administrative bind, but there are many positive reasons why we should all make sure that we are on one key local register; the padron at the town hall. The padron is the municipal register which aims to give a true overview of the people who reside in a town. It is a mandatory requirement, but also ensures sufficient funding for all public services. It is also essential for foreign residents wanting to make their status entirely legal and above board in Spain, and, depending on your local town hall, gets extra benefits for those on the register. These can include discounts at sports centres, pensioners’ days out, and even free bus travel. By registering on the padron we advise the local council that we are living in the property under their administration. This then ensures they provide such necessary services as waste collection, for example, and policing. The town halls submit the information on their records to the central
GET REGISTERED: Being on the Padron can have additional benefits. government, which then ensures funding is provided for the correct number of people living in the area. However, the information goes even deeper than that. Every town and municipality in Spain has a status, and that
status is derived from the number of people officially living there, derived from the data provided by the padron. A town with more than 100,000 residents is classed differently to one with fewer registered on the padron.
That status is then reflected in such matters as the total number of councillors who sit in authority, whether national resources such as the Guardia Civil can be allocated to the area, and more importantly, the overall budget
from central government. Local taxes are collected by the town halls and invested in services which ensure the running of the municipality, but these funds are not enough to cover all services, and so are supplemented by the regional and national governments, regional authorities being responsible for education, for example. Although we can understand that towns of differing populations should be treated differently based on the total population figures, the actual amount of funding differs based not only on the population number, but also per capita, and so, as in our example of a town with more than 100,000 people, the actual investment from the national government increases based on the total population, and then is higher per person for larger towns. The padron should be updated periodically; this is an almost automatic process for those involved in such activities as registering for schools, but should be done by everyone in order to ensure that the correct funding is provided and ensured for all local services.
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GDP expanded by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter, just a third of what it achieved in Q3.The purchasing managers’ indices showed that manufacturing scored 52.8, construction got a 50.6 and services squeaked into the growth zone at 50.1. Headline CPI inflation in Britain was 1.9% in the year to January, down from 2.1% a month earlier. Despite challenging numbers, the pound held relatively steady and even rose when fears of a no-deal receded, but once again political debate over Brexit weighed heavy on the pound. Sterling dropped in anticipation of Theresa May’s address to parliament and fluctuated more as it became clear that there was no new detail. The pro-Brexit European Research Group (ERG) abstained from voting on a motion to approve the current negotiation strategy over fears that it would have amounted to an endorsement of efforts to rule out a no-deal Brexit. This latest defeat added another layer of uncertainty as Brexit negotiations are brought to the wire. The euro was under pressure this week from a
similar cocktail of disappointing numbers and political pressure. The European Commission lowered growth forecasts to 1.3% in 2019 and 1.6% in 2020. Industrial production across Europe showed monthly and annual declines of 0.9% and 4.2%, both much bigger than forecast. There is growing populist political pressure after the deputy prime minister of Italy offered his support to the anti-Macron gilets-jaunes movement, and a general strike in Belgium over workers’ rights. While these issues rumble on, the euro appears to have lost its status as a safe haven currency and lost out against the yen and the Swiss franc. US services sector PMIs both came in below forecast, but above those of euroland. The president’s State of the Union address brought nothing new, but there is a possibility of preventing another government shutdown if the president accepts the concessions from Congress. The government also indicated that talks were ongoing over the US-China trade war but the dollar weak-
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of Canada deputy governor Timothy Lane gave a speech about foreign reserves he indicated that a weaker currency is positive for the Canadian economy. The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its benchmark Cash Rate unchanged at 1.5%, as expected, and noted in its statement that ‘some downside risks have increased.’ This suggested to investors that a rate increase may be likely but RBA Governor Philip Lowe put paid to those rumours the next day by saying rates were as likely to go down as up. The New Zealand dollar appears to be closely tied to its Aussie cousin. NZ electronic card retail sales, seen as a proxy for sales as a whole, rebounded by 1.8% in January after falling 2.3% the previous month, but this had no discernible impact.
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*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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Bank: bubble not brewing AN economist at the BBVA bank has said the property market is not entering bubble territory and added rising prices were an adjustment following the last crisis. Miguel Cardoso, of BBVA Research, said rising prices were part of a cyclical recovery process following a “very significant” reduction in prices in the wake of the 2008 recession. “There is no property bubble but there is a process of adjustment which is normal for a sector that saw prices fall a lot during the crisis,” Cardoso said.
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Work contract concerns SPAIN has the highest proportion of people employed for six months or less compared with 18 European countries, according to the UN’s work agency which said such contracts harm workers. Figures from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the EU’s Eurostat statistics office showed around 60 per cent of Spanish temporary contracts in 2017 employed workers for six months or less. Germany had the lowest proportional amount at about 10 per cent. The ILO said the rising use of temporary contracts was making workers
By Joe Gerrard feel more financially insecure and impacting negatively on their careers. “Evidence suggests that poverty rates grow as the duration of contracts gets shorter,” the ILO said in its report on the data. The report found the total number of workers employed on temporary contracts grew to 26.8 per cent of the entire labour force in 2017, the highest proportion since 2008. More than 85 per cent of Spanish workers employed on temporary contracts were in that situation because
they were unable to find full time jobs, the report added. Around 85 per cent of temporary staff in Germany worked on those terms by choice. A total of 34 per cent of women working on part-time contracts did so to spend more time with their families compared to 16 per cent of men. The ILO found wages in the 52 countries studied always grew below 2 per cent from 2000, slowing further to 1.2 per cent in 2016 and 0.8 per cent in 2018. Real wages fell in both Spain and Italy in recent years, the report stated.
SPANISH bank Santander has signed a deal worth €620 million with computer company IBM to boost its digital transformation plan over the next five years. David Soto, general director of IBM for Santander, said the deal was designed to help the bank comply with regulatory and security needs and develop new ways of serving customers. IBM said: “The agreement will help Santander evolve towards an open, flexible and modern technological environment.” Santander currently spends around €2 billion a year on improving technology.
Eurozone GDP growth slows
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Worker ruling A SOCIAL court in Madrid has ruled that delivery company Glovo must reinstate a worker who was dismissed for striking after finding that they should have been classed as a full time employee and not a freelance autonomous one.
Dia bid
SLOWDOWN: Eurozone GDP grew in 2018 THE eurozone’s combined gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.8 per cent in 2018, the lowest level since 2014 according to EU data. Figures from the EU’s Eurostat statistics office showed eurozone output grew by 0.2 per cent in the final three months of last year compared to the previous quarter. GDP grew by 2.4 per cent in 2017. There was a growth of 1.2
per cent year-on-year from the fourth quarter of 2017 to that of 2018, data showed. Employment grew by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year and by 1.4 per cent during the whole of 2018. The European Commission (EC) has forecast a 1.3 per cent growth for this year, followed by 1.6 per cent in 2020.
EUROPEAN supermarkets Carrefour, Lidl and Sonae are all considering launching bids to take over part or all of Spanish store chain Dia which continues to face fin a n c i a l d i ff i c u l t i e s a n d a b u y o u t o ff e r f r o m i n v e s t ment company Letterone.
Bank offer SPANISH bank Sabadell has joined Santander and Caixa b a n k i n o ff e r i n g b o n d s i n t h e i r h i g h s t r e e t o ff i c e s which would see buyers receive 0.7 per cent in interest for three years if they pay at least €1,000.
Hispasat stake sale deal ROAD management company Abertis has reached a deal with energy firm Red Electrica to sell its almost 89.7 per cent stake in satellite maker Hispasat for €949 million. The sale was made with the agreement of the current government. It now awaits approval from competition watchdogs in Spain and Portugal, according to company sources. Jordi Sevilla, president of Red Electrica, said the
deal was good for the company. “We have closed the deal with a lower price than Abertis requested,” Sevilla said. Hispasat said the deal allowed them to expand their communications offering and opened the door for expansion into Latin America. Italian firms ACS and Atlantia, which own Abertis, are reportedly planning to use the money from the deal to pay off debts.
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Land Securities Group 884.10 Legal & General Group 266.30 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 58.49 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,655.50 Micro Focus International 1,708.75 Marks & Spencer Group 284.75 Mondi 1,894.00 Melrose 172.90 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 235.98 National Grid 838.85 NMC Health 2,765.00 Next 4,718.50 Ocado Group 901.70 Paddy Power Betfair 6,192.50 Prudential 1,537.25 Persimmon 2,403.00 Pearson 915.60 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,121.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 250.90 Royal Dutch Shell 2,421.50 Royal Dutch Shell 2,437.50 RELX 1,704.25 Rio Tinto 4,405.00 Rightmove 478.95 Rolls-Royce Group 963.10 RSA Insurance Group 535.80 Rentokil Initial 350.45 Sainsbury (J) 284.60 Schroders 2,703.00 Sage Group (The) 658.30 Segro 643.40 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,329.00 Standard Life Aberdeen 235.98 Smith (DS) 351.15 Smiths Group 1,485.50 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 498.90 Smith & Nephew 1,449.75 Spirax-Sarco Engineering 6,695.00 SSE 1,199.00 Standard Chartered 635.00 St James's Place 948.20 Severn Trent 1,939.25 Tesco 222.20 TUI AG 821.60 Taylor Wimpey 164.05 Unilever 4,230.00 United Utilities Group 814.20 Vodafone Group 141.51 John Wood Group 526.10 WPP Group 846.30 Whitbread 4,936.00
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MEXICO’S Cemex construction company has offered to relocate almost all 188 workers who faced job losses after the closure of two Spanish factories. The firm reached an agreement with trade unions under its employment regulation file (ERE) issued after the closures of plants in Mallorca and Almeria Province were announced. The company said it was restructuring its Spanish operation in order to make it viable in the long term. The deal is set to see workers offered the chance to move to plants in the provinces of Alicante, Valencia, Toledo, Tarragona and Zaragoza. Cemex has also agreed to pay €900 per year in compensation to affected workers as part of a wider social support plan. The closures came amidst a fall in demand for construction materials reported by the Oficemen cement manufacturing association. They also come ahead of new EU emissions regulations due to come into force in 2020.
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New energy rules SPAIN’S National Commission of Markets and C o mp etitio n (C N M C ) watchdog has drawn up 13 new regulations for th e e n erg y s ec tor a fte r lawmakers approved the creation of more rules last week. CNMC is planning to introduce new rules on the calculation of energy transfer and distribution c o s ts , th e o pe ra tion of the wholesale electricity market and the manageme n t o f n atura l ga s movements. It c o mes a s the C ongress of Deputies approved a government decree granting the CNMC new powers to supervise e n erg y ma rke ts w hic h have broadened the scope of its remit. Its ability to sanction firms has also been strengthened. The CNMC said it was aiming to submit its proposals for new energy
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EXPANDING POWERS: The CNMC has proposed a raft of new energy regulations. regulations to lawmakers by the s umme r w ith a view to bringing them into force next year. The decree which ex-
pa nde d the C N M C’s powers was designed to bring the regulator into line with EU rules which require internal energy
market watchdogs to be completely independent. It is set to see the CNMC oversee the payment, storage and distribution of electricity and natural gas throughout Spain and the internal markets for both. The new rules propose standards for compensation methods for firms in t he i nt er nal m ar ket , as well as remunerations. Prices and tolls are set t o be appr oved by t he CNMC after it has approved methodologies, according to the regulator. The CNMC was created in 2013 as the successor to the National Competition Commission. It regulates all markets to prevent them from being monopolised and supervises energy, electronics and communication, rail and ai r por t pr i ces and postal services.
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Stock index performance S PA I N ’ S I B E X 3 5 s t o c k market index stayed below 9,000 points last week, after the failure of the governm e n t ’s b u d g e t s t o g e t through the Congress of Deputies caused speculation about a snap general election, increasing uncertainty.
Head bonus C A R L O S TO R R E S , t h e president of the BBVA bank, is set to ask for bonus payments of almost €5.5 million this year, if the company meets its 2019 targets, as it continues to deal with f a l l o u t f r o m t h e Vi l l a r e j o spying scandal.
Train deal THE CAF Spanish train maker has joined a consortium of firms which have been contracted to build a new fleet of trains for New South Wales’ rail network in Australia, in a deal which is worth more than €500 million.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AS the copy for this column has to be presented some days before publication, by the time you read this, the whole unsavoury ‘Jihad bride’ episode could be resolved. However, I couldn’t allow the only subject which has actually managed to push Brexit off the front pages to pass by without sticking in my own three penny’th. Let’s get one thing absolutely clear. The only reason for the entire furore surrounding this ungrateful piece of pathetic humanity is the fact that the bunch of psychopaths she chose to show her allegiance to, actually lost the battle. Had they won, she would now be sitting in some Daesh caliphate, living the life of Riley as a baby factory for future Daesh terrorists. Unfortunately, for her and her murderous associates, this didn’t happen. As usual it is the British government who are initially responsible for this whole disgraceful episode (which also includes the hundreds of traitorous toerags now wheedling their way back into the UK under the utterly ridiculous and intelligence insulting excuses that they ‘only went for humanitarian reasons’). If, at the outset of this conflict, MPs had faced their responsibilities and passed firm legislation, clearly ruling that all those who decide to take sides with enemies of the UK and
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LINKED: Daesh recruits returning from Syria to the UK. its allies should automatically rescind their passports and be stripped of their UK citizenship, the problem would not exist. Instead, because of their usual dithering, the country now finds itself in a grey area, which will probably cost the British taxpayer millions and as usual, feather the nests of all those bloodsucking human rights lawyers, who are
undoubtedly already rubbing their greedy hands in gleeful anticipation. This despicable bunch of Daesh supporters are traitors. They pose an ongoing threat to the culture and safety of British citizens. They have committed acts of treason, an offence which was up to a few years ago still punishable by death in the UK.
Pity the law was rescinded, perhaps they would have thought twice about returning if the outcome of a trial could result in them dangling at the end of a rope! And (natch!) the whole situation has brought out the snowflakes in positively blizzard proportions. Well I’ve only one question for these particular naive numbskulls. What will they say to the relatives of the loved ones and victims of any future attack perpetrated by either the ‘returners’ or those they have subsequently managed to radicalise with their warped doctrines? Will they take part of the responsibility? Of course they won’t. Well have no doubt, should they succeed, these pathetic ‘do-gooders’ who would sacrifice the country to anyone with a convenient sob story, will be partially responsible and frankly this ol’ boy wouldn’t like to have anything of that ilk on his conscience. Just like to mention I was privileged to travel in the cab of a London tube train the whole length of the Northern line today. Thanks Henry, it was a real blast! Keep the faith, Love, Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.
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Drone but not forgotten
The eagle has grounded
Gatwick chaos a taste of what’s to come, predicts Terence Kennedy DRONE used to be what a visiting neighbour did if we weren’t quick enough to bar the doors and hide. Now there are an estimated 1.2 million of the things in America alone (the gadgets, not the people. Although…). And Europe’s not far behind. Name one parliamentarian who actually has hands-on experience with these increasingly ubiquitous gadgets and I’ll happily concede that the disruption inflicted on 140,000 Gatwick passengers at Christmas was just a once-off. Yeah, right. When a typically tech-dunce US senator actually had to ask Mark Zuckerberg how Facebook made money (‘We sell ads, Senator’), it’s a pretty safe bet we’re headed for an infestation of uncontrolled drone activity long before legislators actually grasp what it’s all about. European officials are certainly worried, but in Spain for one you still need no licence to do pretty much anything with your buzzy new toy; as long as you keep it be-
low 120 metres, fly it no further than 500 metres away, stay eight kilometres from airports, and keep at least 150 metres from buildings generally. Number of specific inspectors dedicated to enforcing these rules: zero. Sales are set to double annually worldwide, and certainly many will be used for entirely legitimate purposes. David Attenborough’s magnificent Dynasties series relied
heavily on drones, construction sites use them for safety, farmers inspect their land, mapping has been simplified, drones delivered 5,000 units of blood in Rwanda in 2017, and last year they’re said to have saved no fewer than 133 lives. The photographic industry is the biggest professional purchaser, followed closely by estate agents (yes really). By 2025, the global drone industry is predicted to be worth a breath-
taking €72 billion, and Amazon is among the major retailers trialling how to drop its packages on us. Well not precisely, but you get the idea. Yet Gatwick was a wake-up call, amid an almost universal incredulity that one malevolent hobbyist, perchance a pimply teenager in a fetid bedroom, could inflict such devastation on one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. And get away with it, as this was being written. There have already been scores of global reports of aircraft elsewhere diverting or even suffering near-collisions with drones, a frightening thought when a €100 gadget could bring down a Boeing or an Airbus with virtual impunity. There’s the ultimate celebrity nightmare: paparazzi with drones. Or the epidemic of drones now dropping contraband into prisons. Right now I’m off to break it gently to my neighbour: she just wasted her money installing a two-metre fence to sunbathe au naturel.
UNLIKE the gadgets themselves, hobbyist drone prices certainly don’t go sky-high. Indeed less than €100 gets you your own wasp-like starter drone to amaze your friends and irritate your neighbours. A really good drone comes in at about four times that, while professional models reach a couple of grand. A mid-range drone can capture 4K video footage with ease, but most can only stay aloft for 15 or 20 minutes before their batteries give out. As for official anti-drone measures, such as above airports, the pioneering Dutch have now given up on what they hoped would be the world’s first really effective drone-disruptors; trained eagles. Their risk of injury on engagement was simply too high. Or perhaps it was all just too ‘talon’ order…
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Bergerac rebooted… Nakedly anti-Brexit
Richard Shanley
NO, Rachel Johnson did not expose her breasts on Sky News last Thursday night, she was wearing a ‘boob tube.’ The ex-Celebrity Big Brother housemate and journalist (and sister to Tory MP Boris Johnson) was presenting topical news show ‘The Pledge,’ when she decided to pay tribute to Victoria Bateman, the naked anti-Brexit campaigner who went on Good Morning Britain earlier this week.
JOHN NETTLES: As Bergerac in the early days. ‘contemporary stories of the week’ and a ‘strong serial spine,’
said Gub Neal, Artists Studio’s executive producer.
Pension or tension? Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man INTERESTING to see company bosses could face up to seven years in prison if they mismanage employee pension schemes, says Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd. She wants a new offence of ‘wilfully or recklessly’ mismanaging funds. That’s great news isn’t it? But hold on a minute; in my opinion, and many others, the biggest mismanagers of pensions are the British government themselves. How many women were expecting to receive their pensions at the age of 60, only to be told it would not be happening until they were 66 thereby nicking approximately 60 grand off them each? It seems to me that 1950’s women have been used as a cash cow. Indeed, a previous chancellor said changing the pension age for women was the easiest way of saving money. Surely it would have been easier to increase the pension age of men and women starting their working life who would have plenty of time to make pension arrange-
ments, unlike the women now suffering the effects of two pension acts in the middle of their working lives. I agree it’s a great idea to keep an eye on rogue companies and their crooked bosses but to me the words pot, kettle and black spring to mind. I was listening to TRE the other day and that wonderful lady Myra from the Citizens Advice Bureau. They were chatting about Brexit, and as usual, she was giving brilliant advice. What intrigued me was the last caller of the day. This was a bloke who had lived in Spain for the last 25 years, and in his own words, was ‘completely under the radar.’ He has never paid any tax, never declared any income, worked for cash and wasn’t on the Padron. Now, don’t get me wrong, if that is the way he wants to conduct his life out here, good luck to him. I’m just fascinated that he called in and declared all this and asked what was going to happen to him. I don’t work for CAB but I’ll tell you what’s going to happen to you mate... nothing. You will still get away with paying nothing to the government because they will be too busy going after the people who filled in form 720 and are being terrorised by the Hacienda looking for their share, which they said they would never do!
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MAJOR BOOB: Not quite as it seems.
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Spandau Ballet SCHOOL discos from 1980 to 1983 (do they still have those?) inevitably featured a track or two by Spandau Ballet. We considered it ‘girls stuff,’ and the boys would look on waiting for The Jam, The Specials and Madness. The girls would be waiting for Duran Duran, The Human League and the aforementioned Spandau Ballet. Formed in Islington in 1976 by Gary Kemp and Steve Norman, the band would go through several line up and name changes until settling on the ‘classic’ Spandau. Gary Kemp was the song writing talent and persuaded his brother Martin Kemp to join as the bass player. Gary knew that no matter how good the music, the band
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THE programme, which ran for nine series from 1981 until 1991, starred John Nettles as detective sergeant Jim Bergerac who later became a private investigator. Based on the island of Jersey, the BBC show is being revived by Artists Studio, backed by Endemol Shine UK and Jerseybased Westward Studios. They are presenting it as a commission for Paramount Network International’s channels outside the US. However, there has been no indication as to who will play the famous detective. Nettles himself went onto play a police detective in another crime show, Midsomer Murders. The Bergerac remake will be updated for the modern day, with
SPANDAU BALLET: Reformed almost 20 years after splitting up. needed a heartthrob to seal the deal with female fans. By 1980, and after building a live reputation in London clubland, the hits started coming. The band’s third album, 1983’s True, would see the peak Spandau chart activity, with the eponymous single becoming an international
No 1. The band were involved in both Band Aid and Live Aid. They were regular chart botherers until the late 80’s before splitting in 1990. The Kemp brothers would go onto acting careers before the band reformed successfully in 2009.
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I am on a search for simplicity! LAURA PENN ‘PENN TO PAPER’ THIS was prompted by going for a cup of coffee in the UK recently. A relatively simple activity you may think. Think again. I remember the days when asking for a cappuccino was seen as exotic and a bit pretentious. Now you are frowned at if you don’t order a tall soy caramel macchiato latte, no foam, extra sweet. What in heaven’s name is a ‘Cold Foam Cascara Nitro?’ Thank heaven for a simple ‘cafe con leche’; it’s coffee with milk, nothing complicated, it just does what it says on the mug. I take my cowboy hat off to a cafe in Cumbria which
has struck a well-aimed blow for common sense and simplicity by having no truck with such namby-pamby, southern-softy nonsense. It has renamed its cappuccino as ‘frothy coffee,’ latte as ‘milky coffee,’ mocha as ‘choccy coffee’ and tea as ‘not coffee.’ Fabulous! Take a bow and accept this award for simplicity, the Fairydust Emporium in Silloth in Cumbria. While I am on my soapbox, when did chips get complicated? Once upon a time the only decision you had to make was whether you wanted curry sauce or onion gravy poured all over them. (Obviously this only applies to northern folk). Now the confusing array of fried potatoes includes skinny, chunky, triple-fried, freedom-fried, curried sweet potato chips or plantain chips? No! Just chop a tatty
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LOOK away now if you are of a nervous disposition. Do you know your pomegranate molasses from your kefir, your harslevelu from your pulled jackfruit? Well, if you’ve only just finished stockpiling the fridge with all that, now a new health fad has popped up; vinegar-based drinks. They’re supposed to reduce cholesterol, support the immune system, promote digestion and even help lose weight. Victoria Beckham reportedly enjoys a daily shot of apple cider vinegar, which maybe explains the facial expression? Fad diets are designed to fail, otherwise the industry would vanish. The solutions are simple, but they require discipline and self-control. As regards healthy eating, there’s no art to it, no science, nothing but simple common sense and a little knowledge. Restrict salt intake, avoid anything containing processed or refined sugars and reduce carbohydrate consumption favouring more vegetables, beans, nuts, lean meat, chicken and fish. Basically, no desserts other than fresh fruits. Simples! Just add - gulp - a bout of brisk exercise daily. As for food trends I’d like to see the back of, first up is the hipster obsession with communal tables; if I want to sit with other people, I’ll
COFFEE GUIDANCE: A simple way to order your coffee in Cumbria.
Food trends & fad diets: overcooked and overegged bloody well bring them myself! And pop-up hipster restaurants whose crusade is to convince you that Uzbek cuisine is something you’ve been missing out on all your life (Plov, anyone?) And I can’t wait for this nobookings trend to be over. A 90-minute wait is essentially saying ‘We don’t give a toss about families, or anyone with a train to catch or a movie to see.’ And don’t get me started on never-ending, no-choice tasting menus, with dishes as local and seasonal as a polar bear in a bikini. With news of the return of ‘Crackerjack’ on TV and ‘Only Fools and Horses: The Musical,’ I’m not going even further and demanding a return to early closing days and the reintroduction of the
Austin Allegro. But sometimes, I think I’ve been abducted in my sleep and, on awakening, find myself on the planet Vacuousa orbiting the star Stupidopia. 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.
VICTORIA BECKHAM: Enjoys a daily shot of apple cider vinegar.
into pieces, fry them, stick them in a bag and pour some vinegar on them! I am suspicious of this mania of over complicating things. Could it be a ploy to extract more copper from our pockets? I know what a bag of chips ought to cost, but what is the going rate for a bag of crispy garlic ginger bok choy chips? Usually when that famous duo ‘bulls**t and baffle’ get together, bamboozling the unsuspecting is the motive. In a world of Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and constant exposure to so much stimuli, their search for simplicity is now becoming a real thing for me. The simplicity of a quiet walk along the beach, time spent watching the sea, digging toes into the Mallorca sand or watching one of our beautiful sunsets. What do
you mean The Penn must be getting old? Ah well, before the search for simplicity continues, I am off for some fillet doigts de poisson avec pomme de terre puree; or fish fingers and mash to you and me! A-Z of Mallorca reaches G this week for something to have with your cafe con leche; Greixonera, which is a delicious sweet pudding made with left-over ensaimada. Greixonera is the name of the earthenware dish which this recipe was traditionally cooked in. It is a really simple pudding made with ensaimada, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon and lemon peel. Laura Penn hosts The Sunshine Club every Sunday 10am - 12 noon on Mallorca Sunshine Radio. www.mallorcasunshinera dio.com. Email: laura@mal lorcasunshineradio.com.
LEGALLY SPEAKING Who owns the roof? - Part 2 I am the President of a community with 23 apartments. The units include penthouses (‘aticos’) with roof terraces, normal flats with small terraces, and one, on the roof over the garage, has a small garden. We have had rainwater leakages from the roof terraces, damaging several flats. The owner of the flat over the garage has placed a small hut in the garden area with a washing machine inside. He has drilled a hole through the garage roof for his piping. All this was done without any permission from the community. There is endless discussion among the owners about who owns the terrace areas. We need a document based on facts. Is it possible for you to make such a document? KB (Costa Blanca) Yo u a l re a d y have this docuDavid Searl m e n t . I t i s c a l l e d y o u r You and the Law Titulo Constitutivo and it in Spain is the original charter of your Community of Property Owners. By the terms of Article 5 of the Law of Horizontal Property, this charter sets out all the information you want for each property. Ask your administrator to give you a copy. Remember that terraces, gardens and anything outside the building walls is the responsibility of the community.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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W I T H r e g a r d s t o L e a p y L e e ’s views on Brexit. As a Swede for 78 years I have always loved Britain and I cannot accept that the UK is leaving Europe! A s f a r a s I k n o w, t h e U K h a s been a member with full authority to say yes or no to every decision in the EU. Now some monglers (sic) have installed a referendum with no clear alternatives but Stay or Leave. Leave means that you do not want to be a part of Europe! And that the UK does not want to take responsibility for the future of Europe! That is not what I thought of your nation! We have not yet seen the end of the soap opera that is going on in the UK Parliament, but it does not give me a feeling of firmness and United Strength. Monty Pyton made some Silly Walks, but I did not expect this from you! Tommie Tellander
Spot on I HAVE just read Leapy Lee’s article in the Euro Weekly News (Issue 1754). It was ‘spot on.’ I do hope you are correct and there is a shift in views. I think Britain will be Great again! Sue Fewster
Barking mad! IT’S time that they brought in a law against dogs that constantly bark. Owners need to keep their dogs in check or fines should be put in place or have their dogs confiscated. I believe some parts of France are bringing this law into place. I’m sure there are lots of complaints but nothing gets done, perhaps Spain needs this law. Julia Pecchia
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Unfair rules I WOULD just like to state how angry I am about the upcoming International Feria in Fuengirola starting on April 30. The ‘British’ caseta is hosting The Beatles, Queen and The Police, but not the David Bowie Tribute... the reason?... I have been told it is because the band members aren’t Spanish.Apparently the requirement is there have to be two Spanish band members. Excuse me, Bowie is a British legend but not allowed to play as there’s only one Spanish band member. I am totally disgusted. Thank you for doing myself and a lot of followers out of five nights of entertainment! GG
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A COSTA BLANCA town’s decision to hold a street art competition shows that graffiti once thought to blight local areas can be viewed as a legitimate creative outlet. Torrevieja’s Urban Design Competition is due to see 20 street artists compete for hefty cash prizes with their designs sprayed across the town. The competition follows a broader trend in Spain and across the world which has come to embrace what was once considered wanton vandalism as the art of the streets. Graffiti and murals gained respectability thanks to Banksy and other high-profile artists. But their subject matter shows the works are more than just potential attractions for visitors. Street art at its best can provide an insight into the concerns and views of people whose opinions are often marginalised or not heard in the wider public sphere. Street art comes in a variety of forms, from simple statements to works such as Banksy’s that act as a commentary on wider society. It has also been used, as the case of Torrevieja shows, to help revitalise areas where economic and social decline has bred discontent which often finds expression in graffiti. Street art acts almost as a diary tracking the thoughts and feelings of those who create it. The fact works stand publicly for all to see, rather than being tucked away in an art gallery, makes them part of the collective human experience we all share.
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Ryanair plane from UK diverted to Madrid Yet another drunk passenger on a plane causing havoc. The authorities keep wringing their hands and bleating on about safety being their Number 1 priority yet they continue to do absolutely nothing when it comes to encouraging alcohol consumption in airports, which results in irresponsible passengers necking a skinful before they fly and then finding themselves clearly unable to manage their emotions when drunk. All airport facilities should have strict limits on how much drink each person is served, or better still, ban alcohol from airports altogether. But they won’t do that because it would impact their profits, which are their real Number 1 priority. Angus
Star sign obsessed contortionist robber didn’t see arrest coming A 55-year-old contortionist? Once he is out of prison he should get a job in a circus. Mind you, it sounds as though all he did was slip through a hole so maybe not that much contortion was involved. Angus “Clairvoyant wins Lottery” is also a headline you never read PM
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Richard A problem endemic along the coast, Torrox Costa has just as many parked next to the river. Mostly German registered. John Can someone explain what the problem is ? They park there over the winter and move on in the spring. Almost no one else wants to park there at this time of year, and in any event the space is large enough for many hundreds of cars and motorhomes. PM
WATCH: Passenger strips completely NAKED after missing his Ryanair flight in Spain What barefaced cheek!
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Residents complain about number of motorhomes Tell the motor home occupants that the height barriers are going to be replaced and give them 24 hrs to move or be blocked in, then ticket everyone that does not move. John
Spanish entrepreneur shot dead by masked gang in Venezuela Maduros colectivos strike again.
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On-call emergency ambulance issued with fine on Costa Blanca We have an underground parking complex of garages, and four or five times every day a car parks in front of the entrance gate and nips off to do some shopping or have a coffee, knowing they won’t face anything more than an angry resident sounding a horn. They just shrug as though it wasn’t their fault there was nowhere to park before driving off unpunished. So to then see an ambulance trying to drop off a patient with heart problems, get a ticket because another car was blocking its access seems hard to comprehend; perhaps the result of a jobsworth with a deficiency in common sense. Angus It really is a joke!! In Spain, you can double park anywhere, park on a pedestrian crossing, on a roundabout, at the traffic lights, at a crossroads, and yes we have seen all this. What are the police doing? They are fining people for driving a bit faster than they should, and telling them to stay one and a half metres from cyclists, even though they ride four abreast and sometimes really with no regard to any other traffic. Renato Spain to get massive new ‘intelligent’ city, theme park and water adventure park. Great, that needs to be avoided like the plague. There are real serious concerns about the safety of 5G technology. Anything that is smart will track and monitor. Great, let’s go and get our brains fried while our every move is monitored. Might as well get chopped while we are at it. 1984 here we come. Naimah
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Cryptic Across 1 It would be remiss to name these mean persons (6) 4 Causes rush in Civil Service (6) 9 Rodents shared bedroom and freezer (7) 10 Bet earnings on first in race (5) 11 Look at Mississippi, it appears (5) 12 Nautical rope seen in endless land and yard (7) 13 Retailer, inexperienced and more corpulent, say (11) 18 One shooting fish? (7) 20 Musical passage will return in a fortnight (5) 22 Dance in a state of uncertainty (5) 23 Everyone bent round first game (7) 24 Humble fashions start trend (6) 25 Grownups seen last month in sad confusion (6) Down 1 Possibly amused a jellyfish (6) 2 Start of a game of tennis, wait (5) 3 New edition half read, is girl to finish? (7) 5 Disagreement over a new tree (5) 6 Avenger moved to impress deeply (7) 7 Good man went by bike or by foot (6) 8 Brewing beer, gin? Tell militant (11)
14 Cunning dreamer got more guns (7) 15 Old hand English duke failed to mention (7) 16 Place of refuge in a greasy lumberroom (6)
Code Breaker
17 Animals to knock out, unfortunately (6) 19 Phosphorus is put on many bits of land (5) 21 Follow the path (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents C and 4 represents D, so fill in C every time the figure 2 appears and D every time the figure 4 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Across 1 Capable of moving or bending freely (6) 4 Falls behind (4) 7 Middle Eastern country (5) 8 At or in the front (5) 10 Having a voracious appetite (6) 12 See 11 Down 14 Say further (3) 15 Produced by cross-breeding (6) 18 Dog-like African creature (5) 19 Make fit or suitable (5) 20 Female equine animal (4) 21 Medicine or treatment for a disease or injury (6)
English - Spanish
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Across 1 Peine (4) 3 Pumpkin (8) 9 Plum (7) 10 Alarma (5) 11 Tal vez (5) 12 To cry (weep) (6) 14 Ochenta (6) 16 Navy (ships) (6) 19 Drawing 21 Flea (5) 24 Lila (5) 25 Más delgado (7) 26 Cakes (8) 27 Those (f) (4)
Down 1 Band or scarf worn round the waist or over the shoulder (4) 2 Game bird (9) 3 Go away from a place (5) 5 Happening without warning or in a short space of time (6) 6 Averse to work (4) 9 Do away with (9) 11/12 Solidified carbon dioxide (3,3) 13 Violent and needless disturbance (6) 15 Humorous or malicious deception (4) 16 Strong flame that burns brightly (5) 17 Remain (4)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Pepino (8) 2 Misericordia (5) 4 Kind (nice) (6) 5 Down (physical movement) (5) 6 Air hostess (7) 7 Ejército (4) 8 Cemento (6) 13 Words (8) 15 Crickets (7) 17 Reparación (6) 18 Botella (6) 20 Tío (pariente) (5) 22 Pulmones (5) 23 Palmada (4)
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case E) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
LOTTERY
TARGET: Average: 4 Good: 6
UK NATIONAL LOTTERY
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15
18
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46
43
IRISH LOTTO Saturday February 16
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17
Excellent: 11
28
35
42
BONUS BALL
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Tuesday February 12
BONUS BALL
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Friday February 15
BONUS BALL
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34
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LA PRIMITIVA
Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
Thursday February 14
3
10
28
34
40
42
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JOKER: 6 821 832
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Saturday February 16
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19
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25
29
49
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JOKER: 8 312 662 EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA Sunday February 17
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
ENGLISH-SPANISH
CRYPTIC Across:
1 Candado, 5 Combs, 8 Surtido, 9 Marea, 10 Steep, 11 Enojado, 12 String, 14 Upload, 17 Escoger, 19 Asnos, 22 Tinta, 23 Not even, 24 Rooms, 25 Hermoso.
7 Hoarse, 8 Abates, 9 Maze, 10 Aconites, 11 Schemes, 13 Foray, 15 Andes, 17 Parades, 20 Vicarage, 21 Shot, 23 Severe, 24 Evenly.
Down: 1 Cosas, 2 Nurse, 3 Avispon, 4 Oponer, 5 Campo, 6 Mercado, 7 Seafood, 12 Shelter, 13 Recinto, 15 Plaster, 16 Branch, 18 Glass, 20 Novio, 21 Santo.
Down: 1 Goya, 2 Breeze, 3 Delayed, 4 Baron, 5 Casino, 6 Delegate, 12 Consider, 14 Tapered, 16 Erased, 18 Austen, 19 Babel, 22 Oily.
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Pat yourself on the back for all of your efforts of recent weeks. Looking back just a few months, would you have thought so much progress could be made? Because of your efforts, home life is enhanced and you are more appreciated. Give yourself a break at the weekend and do something with a loved one that you have not done together for some time. Think of the great times you had and relive them to warm your heart.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
EL MILLON: NTQ03744
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When you are at home this week I would like you to consider how you view your surroundings. This is a good week to make changes and have discussions about future directions. It is assumed that those close are happy with the status quo, but this may not be the case. The things which you find irksome may also irritate them. Ask in a tactful and gentle way and you will be surprised at the outcome.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION able ague bale beau bell blue gale glue hale heal hell huge leal lube luge algae bagel bugle bulge gable gleba label legal beluga ullage haulage LAUGHABLE
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Across: 1 Tarpaulin, 7 Rinse, 8 Diner, 9/15 Lie low, 10 Reggae, 14 Beggar, 18 Inept, 20 Occur, 21 Assertive.
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Rarely has your mind been as sharp as it is at the moment. There have been some awkward and downright bad periods in the recent past, but this week everything falls into place. Why, you wonder, have you worried so much about things which could not be changed? With this clarity of vision, the future seems so much brighter. Use your talents and advantages to the full in this sparkling seven days and beyond.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For all of the things that you want to do, there are three others that you wish to do. Maybe they are waiting for their own time to come. During the course of this week you will be thinking of what the future could hold, even though dealing with practical issues. While you are doing the ordinary tasks of the day, or thinking of how you can save money, also think about how to save your dreams.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When it isn't possible to change something, often it is just as effective to rearrange it. That is the solution which comes to you this week. Instead of being frustrated at a delay, try changing the conditions or times. This may mean that you save money or delay a payment to your advantage. We all have set ideas, whatever our age or circumstances.
Down: 1 Torn, 2 Ranking, 3 Apex, 4 Lodger, 5 Nun, 6 Barber, 11 Gnocchi, 12 Oblige, 13 Cactus, 16 Boar, 17 Free, 19 Era.
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When we have long-standing friendships, these are often taken for granted and yet often we could make so much more of them. How long is it since you had a really deep conversation with your closest friends? What has changed in their attitudes and fortunes over the
QUIZ: SAME LETTER The answers all start and finish with the same letter – A 1. A Horse with No Name in 1972 was which band’s only UK Top 10 hit single? 2. Edmonton is the capital of which prairie province in western Canada, which is bounded on the south by the US and on the west by the Rocky Mountains? 3. What is the name of the fortified Moorish palace, which was built between 1248 and 1354 near Granada in Spain? 4. What name is given to an extreme or irrational fear of open or public places? 5. What name is given to the part of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations? 6. What word can mean both ‘a type of heavy heat-retaining stove or range used for cooking and heating’ and ‘the title for a civil or military leader, especially in Turkey’?
7. Which ‘magic word’ was a 1982 UK number two hit single for the Steve Miller Band? 8. Which city is the capital of Ethiopia? 9. Which houseplant completes the title of a song made famous by (Dame) Gracie Fields: It’s the Biggest ********** in the World? 10. Which Russian-born dancer is best remembered for highly acclaimed solo dance The Dying Swan, which was created for her by Michel Fokine in 1905? Not a lot of people know that… thought to have been first used in 1954, ‘affluenza’ is a psychological malaise supposedly affecting young wealthy people, symptoms of which include a lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation.
years? How could you help each other to make better progress? Working together brings so much more forward movement and satisfaction.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Consider what is the most important thing to you at the moment? Is it wealth or social position? Your work, or how it may be possible to afford that new conservatory are minor considerations compared with your greatest asset which is your health. This week, then, is all about boosting this valuable commodity and building its future. Worry, stress, overwork should be words not in your vocabulary.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As the saying goes, ‘no one ever said it would be easy’. In the past few months you have found this to be true. Hard work is not alien to you, but there is a point where you want to shout ‘enough’. It may be that business or home life needs some rearranging, or that someone is moving job and the routine is severely disrupted.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) As a home-loving Libran, you are torn between making changes to your surroundings and getting some cash in on the business side. Apparently, it is not possible to do both because energy levels fluctuate. I have a proposition for you. Get business out of the way during the week and plan home activities for the weekend.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is so much in you that is determined and looking forward to a fresh start, but something that you are trying to get rid of, or give up, may be giving you more trouble than anticipated. Some things have to be done alone, or so you think, but others have gone through this before you so they are able to give support.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Is playing the waiting game really to your advantage? Your Sagittarian character naturally leads you to be optimistic, and why not? Even so, it won't hurt to hurry someone along rather than having them go at their own pace. Bear in mind that, in letting someone get away with sloppiness, you are doing them no favours at all.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The enthusiasm of your bright Capricorn mind is also capable of making you restless. There are mixed feelings about being at or near home this week, with thoughts of more progress being possible elsewhere. Your need to make things better for those round you may not make you money but it can bring great joy. Give of your time and talents generously.
Answers: 1. AMERICA, 2. ALBERTA, 3. ALHAMBRA, 4. AGORAPHOBIA, 5. ALGEBRA, 6. AGA, 7. ABRACADABRA, 8. ADDIS ABABA, 9. ASPIDISTRA, 10. ANNA PAVLOVA
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On everyone’s lips EVERY so often, a skincare ingredient which has gone largely unnoticed for years will gain attention and become the hot new thing. This is doubly-true for squalane - a fatty molecule found naturally in our skin cells and replicated using olive extracts which is emerging as one of the must-have ingredients of the year. This liquid seals in moisture in the skin, preventing it from drying out, as well as providing antioxidant protection which
shields us from the harmful effects of pollution and other freeradicals. Even better, as squalene has a molecular make-up similar to that found in our skin cells, it is readily-absorbed, meaning no greasy finish and is suitable for most skin types. For a touch of luxury, why not try the exquisitely-coloured Lapis Facial Oil from Herbivore (€22.91 for 8ml from www.re volveclothing.es), created using natural ingredients and never tested on animals. This soothing and
hydrating product gets its deepblue hue from Blue Tansy oil which promises to reduce redness. With squalane, Jojoba, Jasmine Sambac, and Kukui nut oil, this product can be used morning or night, or before make-up. The brand’s Orchid Facial Oil also contains squalane, as well as orchid extract and camellia seed oil, and promises to infuse skin with, ‘dewy hydration and glow.’ It is available at €21.15 from www.revolveclothing.es. Check out Bybi’s 1% Bakuchiol + Olive Squalane (£12/€13.69 for 15ml from www.bybi.com). This 100 per cent natural and vegan product combines bakuchiol - a plantbased alternative to retinol - with squalane to create an oil which claims to hydrate and firm skin when used at night. For a low-cost introduction, try The Ordinary’s 100% Plant-Derived Squalane (€6.45 for 30ml from www.lookfantastic.es).
The product is cruelty-free as well as vegan, and formulated without alcohol or silicones and can be used to add shine to hair. If you take looking after the skin on your body as seriously as your face, then one brand Esker, has created a body oil taking advantage of the nourishing, anti-ageing effects of Squalane. At €89 for 250ml from www.netaporter.com, this oil was created to moisturise the skin all over the body using a blend of pure antioxidant-rich carrot seed (nourishes and reduces the appearance of ageing), squalane, evening primrose and jojoba. This vegan product is free from parabens and sulphates, and it is suitable for all skin types.
Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach MANY people believe that eating well, eating clean and eating to lose weight comes at a price. It’s cheaper to buy processed foods and ready meals for convenience. Not true! Eating well and maintaining or losing weight can be affordable if you do it right. It is not essential to spend a fortune on organic quinoa and exotic meat, fruit and vegetables from specialist retailers. Certainly in Spain we have access to a wealth of incredible fruit and vegetables, which are even cheaper if we use the fruterias rather than the larger more expensive supermarket chains. Use the butchers for meat. Try to buy in bulk and freeze in portions. A good healthy diet is a simple one. Processed foods should never be in the equation. Use natural sweeteners such as honey and dates. Switch baking with wheat flour for almond or coconut flour. Use healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil for cooking. One jar of coconut oil lasts forever! The beauty of carb cycling is that the way you eat, focusses on the most simple of everyday staples. Focus on cooking in batches. Make meals which can last for
HOT INGREDIENT: Squalane is gaining popularity in products like Herbivore’s Lapis Facial Oil (inset).
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KEEP IT SIMPLE: Don’t break the bank to lose weight. three days. Be creative with herbs and spices. A fantastic documentary called ‘The Magic Pill’ is widely available to see on YouTube. It discusses the way we eat in the most simplest of forms and helps to understand the food groups. Watch it. If you are interested in learning more
about how to carb cycle for your personal weight loss, email Kate at ccforbegin ners@hotmail.com. Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/carbcy clingforbeginners. Or follow her on Instagram @carbcy clingqueen.
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TANNED and toned beauties and hunks have not yet landed on Mallorca for this season’s offering of Love Island, but the show is already hitting the headlines, and not in a good way. British comedian Russell Howard has hit out at the ITV2 dating programme, accusing the show of ‘promoting superficial values’ and encouraging young people to ‘obsess’ over their appearance. Speaking during a recording of his TV series ‘The Russell Howard Hour’ he DANI DYER: Won last year’s Love Island with Jack Fincham.
said that the show is nothing but a ‘world of impossible glamour’ and is basically ‘I got boobies, I got muscles. Is Brexit a cabbage?’ Filming of the fifth series will start in the next couple of months as hopeful contestants set up home in the famous luxury villa in Sant Llorenc des Cardassar. Last year was won by Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham, who have since gone on to live out their relationship on TV and social media.
Spain’s belleza Elsa STUNNING Spanish actress Elsa Pataky has gushed about her idyllic life in Australia with actor husband Chris Hemsworth and their children; while admitting there is no place like home. The Fast and Furious and Thor stars are raising their children in another country to give them a ‘quieter life,’ but said ‘there is nothing as meaningful as keeping in touch with her Spanish roots’ which Elsa said is a top priority in the family household. Talking to Hola magazine, Elsa said she does this by ‘surrounding them with Spaniards’ adding that she is ‘going to try to visit Spain every summer, so they know it and experience its culture… and never lose their roots.’ ROOTS: Elsa keeps Spain alive in her family’s Australian home. CREDIT: Instagram elsaparakyconfidential
KATIE PRICE has treated the family to a Spanish break, to film emotional scenes with her terminally-ill mum Amy, 67, for her reality show ‘My Crazy Life. ‘ They are reportedly staying at a luxury villa in Malaga as a way of ‘capturing precious moments.’ A source told The Sun Online that ‘Katie MOVING TRIP: The former wants to make the most of the time her glamour model with mum mum has left, so it’s a sort of ‘bucket list’ Amy. trip.’ While the former glamour model was busy with the cameras, boyfriend Kris Boyson and step-father Paul were making the most of the Malaga villa and pool. The personal fitness trainer, 29, headed straight to the bar after arriving on the Costa del Sol, indulging in an afternoon of boozing with Paul. Back at the villa’s private pool, he stripped off to dive in, showing off his ripped physique, and sharing a video of himself with the caption ‘too many beers,’ claimRIPPED: Kris Boyson enjoys ing the water was freezing cold. showing off his physique.
Bargain Brits exclusive POPULAR Channel Five show Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun returns tonight (Thursday) for episode seven. Airing at 8pm UK time, the programme follows a host of Britons who have moved to the sun in search of a new life. This week, audiences will meet a whole cast of new characters, including Leeds native Peter Roche, who publishes a
pocket information booklet for the Costa Del Sol. Also in this week is bar owner Cath John, of Bridgend, in South Wales. The business-owner began organising bachelor parties after customers started becoming thin on the ground, and she has now become the queen party of the Costa del Sol. Next up is 34-year-old bar owner Christian Dunn and his
friend, Mandy Quinn, who are trying to bring Pride to a small Spanish town with just 16,000 inhabitants. The pair need to raise €18,000 to put on the weekend-long party. Finally this episode, audiences visit Cabopino campsite comrades Roger and Graham, who are trying to move a large mobile home to a new pitch 100 metres away.
NEW CHARACTERS: New pair Christian and Mandy organise a Pride event.
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Property purchases reach 10year high IN 2018, a total of 515,051 propert i e s we r e so l d in Spain, an increase of 10.1 per cent from the previous year. It is also the highest number of sales registered in the last 10 years, according to data published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The percentage of growth in property purchases has registered double digits for the last few years, for this reason experts in the real estate sector agree the market is entering a period of greater stability. The number of residential properties sold last year exceeded half a million for the first time since 2008, which for Ferrant Font, Director of Studies at Pisos.com, is an important milestone and demonstrates stable growth. Nevertheless, despite entering a phase of buoyancy in the market, the 515,051 sales made last year is a l o n g w a y o ff f r o m t h e 775,000 operations registered in 2007 in the heart of the property boom. While some people fear a repeat of the real estate crash of 2 0 0 8 , l a s t y e a r ’s f i g u r e s may help to allay that fear. Despite being the fifth consecutive year in which property sales have gone up, the percentage of growth (10.1 per cent) is lower than it has been for
the three previous years, which showed increases of 15.4 per cent in 2017, 14 per cent in 2016 and 11.5 per cent in 2015. Fernando Encinar, Director of Studies at Idealista.com, believes we have now reached the top of the summit, especially if the European Central Bank decides to raise interest rates. Types of property The majority of purchases involved resale properties, with 82 per cent of total sales registered at 422,531 transactions, an increase of 9.9 per cent. A total of 92,520 new builds were sold, which is 18 per cent of the total and an increase of 11.1 per cent from 2017. Sales of second-hand properties have been rising steadily for six years, but last year ’s figures show a moderation in recovery in comparison to the three previous years, while sales of new builds reached their highest level since 2007. Director of Studies at Fotocasa warns the majority of property purchases last year were made by investors and individuals who already owned a home. She insisted the average person in Spain is still struggling to get onto the property ladder.
Monthly figures December registered an increase of 3.8 per cent in purc ha s e s from the s a me month in 2017, re a c hing 33,831 operations. However, when compared to November’s figures for 2018, sales fell by 19.7 per cent in December, according to the INE. While experts believe this is partly due to the time of year, it is also believed the market was suffering some unc e rta inty, a s the H igh Court’s decision on who has to pay mortgage costs still hadn’t been made.
STABLE MARKET: Experts say the real estate market has entered a period of greater stability. Regions Regarding sales for the whole year and the different regions, sales increased the most in Murcia (24.3 per cent), La Rioja (18.9 per cent) and Castilla-La Mancha (18.1 per cent). In contrast, purchases in Madrid, Cataluña and the Canary Islands registered percentages of growth below the national average; 7.7 per cent in the capital and barely 4 per cent in Cataluña and the Canaries. The Balearic Islands even showed a reduction in property sales (-2.9 per cent) and was the only region to do so.
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Barry Duke I HAVE no idea who Otto T Goat Jr is, or where this Christian lives, but he certainly got my dander up when he recently posted an offensive remark on my Freethinker website. He wrote ‘homosexuality doesn’t serve any necessary or desirable purpose. We discourage behaviour which spreads disease.’ He was commenting on a piece I posted about British sexologist, Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) whose research was decades ahead of his time. For example, in his 1897 book Sexual Inversion he wrote that same-sex desires were just a natural expression of the sexual instinct and homosexuality was a common biological manifestation in human beings and animals alike. In responding to Goat, I suggested that at least one benefit of homosexuality may be to limit population growth. I cited a 2010 Huffington Post report which pointed out that the natural world was on the brink of demise largely
What have the gays ever done for us?
ALAN TURING: Recognised as a humanist in Uganda. because of over-population, and it asked: ‘Why shouldn’t homosexuality be seen as providing a viable option to over-population?’ I could have gone on to demonstrate that throughout history, gays have made enormous contributions to the betterment of humanity in a variety of fields, but I knew that would be pointless be-
cause one cannot engage intelligently with blinkered fools whose brains have been turned to oatmeal by religion. C o i n c i d e n t a l l y, i n t h e s a m e week I was delighted to learn that a gay man who played a key role in bringing an early end to the Second World War - Alan Turing is about to be recognised at a hu-
manist secondary school in Kanunga, Uganda. The school - which excludes all religion from its curriculum and encourages critical thinking among its pupils - is currently being helped by the US-based Brighter Brains Institute to raise money for an Alan Turing science laboratory. I assume most readers will be aware that Turing, an atheist, was the British scientist, who during the Second World War, cracked the German Enigma codes. His work is widely believed to have led to the war ending earlier than expected. But, far from thanking him for his invaluable contribution, the British authorities persecuted him for being gay. He was convicted of ‘gross indecency’ and committed suicide in 1954. The laboratory will complement two other Brighter Brains classrooms named after prominent British atheists; Richard Dawkins
and the late Christopher Hitchens. The man behind the scheme to promote freethinking among Ugandan schoolchildren is Robert Magara, Executive Director at Kanungu Humanist Association, who ditched his Christian faith after reading Professor Dawkins’ The God Delusion. Uganda, like many other African countries, is infested with foreign Christian missionaries, and needs more people like Magara to spread the message that progress can never be accomplished by promoting superstition, which serves only to fracture societies and engender intolerance. It was only recently that Uganda was contemplating introducing the death penalty for homosexuality, and I wrote a piece about a British evangelist from St Neots who had travelled to the country to support a proposed ‘Kill the Gays’ bill. Paul Shinners flatly denied having been involved in a Christian rally supporting the bill, and threatened to sue me for causing his Cornerstone Cafe to close due to demonstrations which followed my exposé. He went very quiet when a video surfaced showing him addressing the rally, and one can only hope he keeps his hateful mouth shut from now on.
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Vehicle information sheets By Mark Nolan SPANISH documentation may be a daunting prospect to many of us to consider, but when it comes to motoring, the Director General of Traffic (DGT), is trying to make things easier by providing information in a variety of languages, including English. The only slight problem is that you have to have a little bit of an understanding of Spanish in order to find it. The DGT provide a wealth of information about driving on their website, dgt.es. If you go to their front page, look down the page, under the scrolling banner, until you see the word, ‘Tramites.’ The website is constantly evolving, but currently, the second option in the list is named ‘Hojas informativas de Tramites.’ Click on that sentence. Once the page has loaded, you will see a list of languages, and at the bottom, the word ‘Ingles.’ Click on this word (or any of the other languages if
ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher SUZUKI’S revised Vitara comes with new engines, styling upgrades, added levels of equipment and safety features, and with a starting price of just €19,424 (£16,999) it stakes a strong claim to be the best value SUV in the class. A new front-end design gives the Vitara a more eye-catching upmarket look, and an upgraded interior underlines its credentials as a significant contender in a sector bursting with compelling rivals. T h e Vi t a r a c o m e s i n three trim levels and manual and automatic gearboxes are available, along with four-wheel-drive on some models. There is a 1.0-litre threecylinder Boosterjet engine and a 1.4-litre four-cylinder t u r b o c h a rg e d u n i t - b o t h petrol - and my test model had the 1.0-litre unit which offers 110hp and six-speed auto gearbox.
you prefer French or German for example). Having clicked on your choice of language, for which we are going to assume is English, you are now presented with another list, in Spanish, which is again, constantly growing. There are some key phrases to look out for, the most important forms you might need, but feel free to look around, click them and save them all if you wish; they are all free, and they all have guidance notes so you know what to fill in, and the process for each procedure. The most important forms you are likely to need, we think, are: Cambio titularidad vehiculo: Change of vehicle ownership. Baja temporal. Alta del vehiculo en baja temporal: Temporary deregistration of a vehicle. Baja definitiva por traslado de vehiculo a otro pais: Definitive deregistration of the vehicle due to transfer to another country. Informe del vehiculo: Vehicle re-
port (important for checking the history of a vehicle before buying it). Duplicados y renovaciones del permiso de circulacion: Duplicates or renewals. Baja definitiva: Definitive deregistration. There are other information sheets and as you look around the website you might find other information in English too, including a very informative section explaining how to oppose a traffic fine if you genuinely weren’t the driver at the time, but we can deal with that another time; for now it’s for you to get downloading and learning.
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Suzuki Vitara SZT CONTENDER: A strong claim to be the best value SUV in its class.
The 0100kph time is 12.5 seconds, top speed 179kph (111mph), average fuel figure 17.5kpl (49.5mpg) and emissions are 129g/km. This version is priced at €23,253 (£20,349). On the move, the Vitara feels agile, with precise
steering feedback, and the auto gearbox has a wide ratio to help give quick response from low speeds. It also has four driving modes including Sport and S n o w, a n d a l i m i t e d - s l i p differential provides more grip on mud, sand or ice. Revised suspension de-
livers a nice blend of firmness for cornering stability with supple ride comfort. The cabin has good head and legroom and the 375litre boot is more than adequate for normal needs. The rear seats can be dropped or repositioned for larger 710-litre load versa-
tility and the rear floor is also heightadjustable. The dashboard is a c l e a n , s i m p l e u s e rfriendly design with large twin dials in front of t h e d r i v e r, a n d a c e n t r a l touchscreen for main functions, plus switches on the steering wheel. Trim materials have been improved, and look smarter and more durable. Vitara equipment levels
are very good, with Bluetooth and climate control on even the entry version. My mid-range SZT model has plenty of features including sat-nav, digital radio, smartphone connectivity, alloy wheels, roof rails, chr om e det ai l i ng, aut o headlights and rear parking camera. Safety kit includes seven airbags and LED daytime running lights. My lingering memory of the Vitara is what good value it is. While some mainstream rivals may have a little extra equipment and perhaps more badge image, they usually cost considerably more, and these days, perhaps more than ever, genuine value for money is what potential buyers are seeking.
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FERRARI’S Formula 1 team began its pre-season efforts on Monday following shake ups among members including the replacement of director Maurizio Arrivabene with Mattia Binotto at the start of this year.
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LA LIGA leaders moved seven points clear at the top after a narrow 1-0 win over Real Vallidad at the weekend, while Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Girona to fall to third behind Atletico Madrid. Just last week Lionel Messi was described as ‘not 100 per cent’ after a thigh problem, and though he looked in better shape on Saturday, he was certainly not back to his spectacular self. Several passes went astray and a few shots by the normally accurate forward were high or wide of goal. All the same, the Argentine scored Barcelona’s only goal, driving home a first-half penalty, before missing a second. Barca will be hoping Messi’s mojo returns before Champion League action on Tuesday against Olympique Lyonnais. Recent weeks of promise and a spectacular 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid two weeks ago were forgotten as Los Blancos suffered a disastrous defeat by Girona on Sunday, leaving them nine
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PENALTY: Messi celebrates after securing only goal in the match against Girona.
points from the top. Coach Santiago Solari rotated his side for the visit of Girona, who are struggling near the bottom of the table, and Brazilian defender Marcelo returned to the starting line-up. The left-back has been overtaken by Madrid youth product Sergio Reguilon this season, and was continually challenged by Girona winger Portu, who hit the crossbar and escaped Marcelo’s clutches to net the winning goal. And while Atletico Madrid took three points, they only just scraped past Rayo Vallenco, 19th, with a late Antoine Griezmann goal. Elsewhere, Valencia had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Espanyol. In the second division, several teams picked up three points apiece after RCD Mallorca secured a 3-0 defeat over Lugo, Almeria beat Reus 1-0 and Malaga celebrated a 1-0 win over Rayo Majadahonda.
LA LIGA may scrap Friday and Monday night matches as part of negotiations with the Spanish FA, according to national paper, Diario Sport. The two organisations have long-standing disagreements over a number of administrational issues, with league chief Javier Tebas eager to spread matches out across the weekend for TV purposes. But in the past, these two time slots have proven hugely unpopular with Spanish football fans and supporters of Rayo Vallecano and Alaves are among those who have staged protests. The move would take effect from next season onwards.
Threats to leave ACB SHOWCASE: Lewis Hamilton will show off new livery Montmelo track. SPAIN will host a range of internationally recognised sporting events and championships this year, held in large stadiums, indoor circuits and outdoor trails. Formula 1 fans can look forward to the Spanish Grand Prix of F1 in Montmelo on May 12. Assured to be a fast-paced spectacle with some of the best drivers in the world, including Lewis Hamilton, Car-
Sporting events for all tastes los Sainz and Sebastian Vettel. Montmelo is this year ’s main circuit to host the preseason tests which began this week and continue from Tuesday until March 1. These dates give spectators the chance of a sneak preview into what each team has in store for the race in May. Stars of the Moto GP will return to the circuit of Jerez in Cadiz during the Red Bull Moto GP Spain 2019 on May 3 and 5. Cadiz will also be the place to be for golfer lovers as the
best European level golf returns to Spain with the Andalucía Valderrama Masters. The tournament will be held at the Real Club de Golf de Valderrama in Sotogrande in October, one of two which make up the 2019 European Tour here in Spain. The fairly new Multisport World Championships Festival will be held in Pontevedra from April 27 to May 4 - the first of which was held in Canada in 2017. The aim is to gather as many professional athletes as well as amateurs from differ-
ent sports for a week of cycling, running, swimming and more. Meanwhile, in Madrid, the incredible Caja Magica sports stadium with its moving walls will host the Mutua Madrid Open Tennis Tournament from May 3 to 12. From August 24 to September 15, the La Vuelta Ciclista a España will take television viewers on tour through most parts of Spain. This year the contest will, for the first time, begin in Salinas de Torrevieja with three stages in total along the Costa Blanca. Taking place over three weeks and with 21 different stages, La Vuelta will cover much of Spain’s geography, especially the Mediterranean coast and a number of breathtaking mountain ranges.
REAL MADRID has reportedly threatened to leave top professional basketball division ACB unless the league officially recognises an ‘error’ the referees allegedly made in play that decided the outcome of the Copa Del Rey Final versus Barcelona. With eventual winners Barca down 92 - 93 in over t i m e, t he r ef er ees count ed a basket by Barcelona centre Ante Tomic, after calling Real Madrid big Anthony Randolph for a goaltending violation. Randolph had risen to block Tomic’s layup and made contact with the ball only after it touched the rim. Randolph went on to grab a rebound. After watching the Instant Replay, referees decided it was a goaltending violation and the basket was the game-winner that gave Barcelona their second Spani sh cup t i t l e i n a r ow. And now Real Madrid wants ACB to officially acknowledge the mistake. If not, then Spanish radio Cope’s El Partidazo show has reported that the club will ask the board members for the possibility of leaving the division. In the press conference after the game, Madrid’s basketball section director, Juan Carlos Sanchez, said that ‘it is the second year that there is a misfortune in the arbitration against Real Madrid.’ He added that ‘if the three referees have not seen that it is a legal block, something has happened that is wrong.’