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NEWS EXTRA How sweet! VALENCIA City has 800,000 bees in its parks and gardens, with a controlled colony of 20 hives as well as 40 natural swarms which produce a total of 250 tons of honey each year.
Slim down FOLLOWING the revision of municipal registers by statistics office INEM, both Parcent and Vall d’Ebo will be reduced to seven councillors instead of nine following the municipal elections on May 26.
Bus check A RANDOM Guardia Civil check of passengers’ identity documents on an Alicante-Valencia bus found that two males aged 52 and 44, who were later released with charges, were carrying 333 cocaine tablets weighing almost half-a-kilo.
MINUTE’S SILENCE: San Juan’s mayor and councillors.
A sombre anniversary COSTA BLANCA town halls held a minute’s silence for the 193 victims of the terrorist attack on Madrid in 2004. The March 11 massacre was planned by a group of Moroccan Al Qaeda sympathisers who planted rucksacks containing bombs on four commuter trains, choosing the date as a reminder of the Twin Towers attacks on September 11, 2001.
The Madrid bombs also came a year after the Iraq invasion which was actively backed by the then president of the Spanish government, Jose Maria Aznar. March 11 was subsequently named European Remembrance Day for Terrorism Victims, honouring those who are no longer here and keeping their memory alive while recognising that democracy and defending democracy
are the only paths to freedom and human rights. Javea and San Juan were among Alicante towns that acted on the call from the Spanish Federation and Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) for town halls to observe the anniversary. Both held a minute’s silence outside their town halls and were joined by members of the public to remember the victims.
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Tourist death NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested a 33-year-old Scottish man at Alicante-Elche airport whom they believe is responsible for the death of a fellow Scot, of the same age, following a fight in Benidorm’s renowned ‘zona guiri.’ The fight took place in the early hours of Friday morning, with the incident being caught on camera and thus leading to the identification of the suspect and his subsequent arrest. The Scottish holidaymaker was detained on Sunday morning inside the terminal of Alicante-Elche airport, where he was waiting to board his flight back home. On the night of the fight, the victim was seen to be walking along Calle Gerona in Benidorm alone. On crossing paths with his fellow Scot, who was with his wife, it seems that a few words were exchanged, which then led to a full-blown physical fight between the two men. By the time the emergency services had been alerted and arrived at the scene of the incident at around 3am, the victim was already lying on the ground dead. Two passers-by had been trying to revive him, but it was too late. It isn’t completely clear what exactly caused the Scot’s death as the preliminary autopsy has ruled out that it was the result of an accidental or intentional blow to the head.
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Road death
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A MAN of 68 from Beniarbeig died after he was run over in Ondara and medics called to the scene could do nothing for the pedestrian who was killed in the moment of impact. The unharmed 39-year-old driver also needed medical attention for a panic attack.
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FIREMEN rescued an elderly man who fell two metres down an embankment into a thicket of blackberry bushes in Chirles (Polop). They had to abseil down to reach the man, after which he was taken to the health centre for attention to scratches and bruises.
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Always open CALPE’S mayor Cesar Sanchez will ask the regional government to give Major Tourist Zone status to the town centre. This will allow large shops and stores to open daily from June 15 until January 5, a move that is opposed by smaller businesses and the unions.
Sounds off THERE will be no Marearock during San Vicente fiestas next month. The town hall denied that the decision was influenced by residents’ complaints about mess and noise last year and said the incoming council would decide whether to hold the summer Marearock festival as planned.
Pines felled ALCOY City Hall, supervised by the Generalitat’s Environment department, is felling hundreds of pine trees adjoining the access road to the Font Roja national park. This will help to reduce fire risk in an area vulnerable to forest fire, while enabling native holm oaks to flourish.
Long wait REPAIRS to Callosa’s Cami dels Clots costing €114,000 will be financed by a government grant and the town hall. The road was badly affected by the storms of January 2017 that damaged water pipes, the drip irrigation network and streetlights which were only temporarily repaired.
Gull invasion THE aggressive yellow-footed seagulls which have invaded the Peñon de Ifach in Calpe are moving down the coast and displacing native Audouin’s gulls, local ornithologists warn. They are now colonising Javea’s Tango area, turning the inaccessible rocks white with their droppings and damaging vegetation.
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Art in flames THIS sculpture of a Spanish Conquistador taking on an Aztec king comes from Valencia City’s Las Fallas festival which begins tomorrow (Friday). Las Fallas is held in Valencia City every March and coincides with celebrations for the San Jose saint’s day. The celebration climaxes with the burning of the sculptures in an act known as La Crema on Tuesday. Las Fallas has its origins in the Middle Ages when craftsmen and
artisans would burn spare wood to celebrate the Spring Equinox. They would also burn their parots, or candleholders, and as the tradition evolved they began decorating them with hats and clothes to make it look like a person. The build up to the modern festival began on March 1 with the Mascleta. The Mascleta is a gunpowder display which takes place every day in Valencia City’s Plaza de Ayuntamiento at 2pm until Tuesday. Tomorrow sees the makers of the
Town hall left holding the bill VALENCIA’S Upper Court Of Justice (TSJ) ordered Benissa Town Hall to pay €500,000 compensation for unfair dismissal. The town hall appealed against the original sentence in 2016 but this has now been rejected by the courts. The employees - a technical architect and an administrator in the Contracts department - were sacked in 2015 by the current local government’s predecessors. Nevertheless, the town hall is
now obliged to pay four years’ salary to each of the women, plus interest, social security and legal costs. After consulting with its legal advisers, the town hall has decided not to make an appeal to the Supreme Court and will pay up, rather than add to the already substantial bill. A spokesman lamented the bad management of the former local government and pointed out that the compensation payment will affect this year’s municipal spending.
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Fallas install more than 750 works in the city. They have until dawn the following day to finish fitting the sculptures before the prize-giving ceremony on Sunday. Sunday and Monday sees a flower offering to a giant sculpture of Our Lady of the Forsaken, Valencia’s Patron Saint. The festival winds up on Tuesday with La Crema with the sculptures torched from 10pm and the last one set alight at 1am the following morning.
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A big stink DENIA’S Les Bassetes area is once again affected by an intolerable stench from an irrigation channel. They are tired of having to complain time after time, year after year about the state of several of the neighbourhood’s irrigation channels, residents said. All are dirty because they are never cleaned out but the worst is the Sarc channel, they explained, as they called on the town hall to find a solution.
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The Sarc’s little remaining water, which is stagnant, putrefied and muddy, attracts mosquitoes and vermin but worse still, it is filling up with all kinds of rubbish. “Some people seem to think it’s a rubbish tip,” Les Bassetes residents lamented. “As warmer weather approaches, the problem will increase,” they warned. “In the winter it’s still possible to walk here but by summer the stench will be unbearable.”
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Unknown reason for accident AN excavator overtu rn ed an d fe ll 1 2 metres in Finestrat, injuring two people. They were working at the Sierra Cortina urbanisation when, for reasons that are still under investigation, the ground gave way. The most seriously-injured victim was airlifted by a Fire Brigade Consortium helicopter to San Vicente and from there transferred to hospital. The fall also damaged the excavator’s deposit of hydraulic liq u id w h ich le ft a 100-metre long slick o n th e ro ad w h ich was cleared away by firemen from the Marina Baja fire station based in Benidorm.
CONSULAR OFFICE: Signing the agreement at La Nucia Town Hall.
The Russians are coming AN office providing Russian consular services opens next month in La Caravana neighbourhood. The town hall is ceding the office to the Bizantino Cultural and Charitable Association to attend to Alicante Province’s 30,000 Russian residents. The four-year agreement was recently signed by Adam Kindraciuk, representing the Bizantino association, and La Nucia’s mayor, Bernabe Cano. Also pre-
sent were Foreign Residents councillor, Bart Gommans and Bizantino representative Elena Mironova. “It is great news that a Russian consular office giving such an important service is opening in La Nucia,” Cano said. “The municipality will also benefit, as all those who come here to visit the office will also be consumers, as happened with the Netherlands consulate,” he added.
Elena Mironova pointed out the consular office was a two-way service, assisting and assessing those wanting to visit Russia or expand a business there. The office will also be a point for food collection and be involved in providing help and protection for gender violence victims. “We want to give back to La Nucia part of what it is giving us,” Mironova said.
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Revamp for former tip PUPILS from Benitachell’s local primary school recently helped restore the old Tossal Gros rubbish dump. Assisted by teachers, 140 children planted 300 trees and shrubs which included carobs, elder, rosemary and cypresses. All are native species that can withstand the local climate and conditions ranging from drought to flash floods. “We want children to be aware from an early age we need trees to breathe,” said the town hall’s Environment and Education councillor Jorge Pascual. “They need to know that if they want to ensure a long life for this planet, they should look after nature.” The Tossal Gros is a wooded area visible from most parts of the town and surrounded by the Les Fonts and Los Molinos residential areas. In the past it was area where rubbish was dumped without any type of control but it has now been regenerated with the help of a €20,000 grant from the provincial council, the Diputacion. Once completed, the area will be used as a woodland leisure zone and include a hiking route.
Loans between museums ALICANTE’S Archaeological Museum (MARQ) will loan 300 items to Iran’s National Museum. Exhibits date from Prehistory to the 19th century and all are originals apart from replicas of Ignacio Pinazo’s 1908 copy of the La Dama de Elche, a Roman bronze hand and a Moorish inscription from Guardamar ’s dunes. Iran has responded with 195 items - 20 of them made from gold now displayed at MARQ.
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NEWS EXTRA Homes needed SEVEN puppies dumped on the banks of the River Girona in Orba were found by a resident who immediately notified the town hall, which is looking after them while appealing for adoptive owners on Facebook.
Vine whines BENISSA grape-growers asked Spain’s tax authority Hacienda to reduce the 27 per cent tax on production to 22 per cent to offset the damage caused by rabbits devouring the young leaves on their vines.
Sweet news THE US, which imports one million tablets of turron each year from Jijona, now recognises denomination-protected Jijona and Alicante turron as a collective registered brand, protecting both types from imitators.
ALTEA STATION: Platforms too high for new trains.
Huge outlay for Line 9 THE region’s rail operator FGV will s p en d € 1 4 millio n a d apting pla tforms on Line 9 stations to accommodate the new trains. Dual electric-diesel trains will cover the Benidorm-Denia route once the entire line is operative following a mammoth overhaul and modernisation scheme unlikely to end before late next year. Existing platforms on the Line 9’s 18 stations and halts were designed for existing diesel rolling stock and
are too high for the new trains, FGV explained. The platform modifications will a ls o a pply to nine s tops on Line 1 be tw e e n B e nidorm a nd C a la Piteres. When the need to modernise Line 9 became increasingly apparent seven years ago, there were fears and rumours that the line could close. Instead the regional government of the day decided to spend more than €130 million on bringing Line 9 into
line w it h t he r est of t he Al i cant e TRAM network. Tracks, signalling and safety systems have been renewed as well as bridges, embankments and other infrastructure on the 100-year-old Alicante-Denia rail link. As well as lowering platforms, FGV is also planning to install more sidings for Benidorm, where Lines 1 and 9 meet, as well as train sheds a djoining t he st at i on, FGV confirmed.
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Compost fire needs watching A ‘COMPLICATED’ fire at a Denia compost processing site took the local fire brigade several hours to control. The task was difficult owing to the nature of the composted material, which included pruned branches from parks and gardens in the area. Although the fire is apparently extinguished, fire brigade sources explained that it would be necessary to constantly inspect the site for at least a week, to ensure that heat generated by the wood and organic matter did not trigger another fire. The same sources added that the fire was almost certainly the result of the auto-combustion which is common in sites like these. Fire chiefs do not want a repetition of a fire at the Benissa site where compost was still smoking after 40 days. “It is very difficult to predict how this type of combustion will react,” they said at the time.
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‘But what a sea!’ The exhibition, Sorolla: Spanish master of light which opened earlier this week, and can be seen until July 7, was inaugurated by
Spain’s Queen Letizia and the Prince of Wales. It features more than 60 paintings spanning the career of the Spanish-born painter who died in Madrid in 1923. The Valencia-born artist was known for the lightfilled scenes he painted, many of them in Javea whose unchanged landmarks are often easy to spot in the
background. Rafael Maluenda, the Alicante filmmaker who directed the documentary Sorolla, journeys of light, revealed that restorers have occasionally found grains of sand when treating some of Sorolla’s canvases. “He liked to isolate himself, lose himself on the beach, amongst Javea’s
rocks,” Maluenda said. Sorolla discovered Javea towards the end of the 19th century, probably in 1896, because his wife’s sister had a house in nearby Jesus Pobre. “This is the place I always dreamed of, sea and mountains. But what a sea!” Sorolla wrote to his wife Clotilde in October 1896. CREDIT: Wikiart
THE National Gallery in London is putting on its biggest exhibition dedicated to Joaquin Sorolla in a century.
JAVEA: Sorolla discovered the town in 1896.
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A COW that escaped from an enclosure caused ‘moments of panic’ and injured seven people in Orba. Six members of the Montaña Baladre Explorer Association from Alzira (Valencia) and a Briton out running were charged by the stampeding animal, explained Antonio Exposito. “Thirteen of us were returning along a forest path when we met the cow,” Exposito said. “It ran the Briton down and then went for us. After that it was every man for himself,” he admitted. “Some threw themselves on the ground but others ran for it and the group dispersed, climbing trees or scrambling to higher ground. It was terrifying.” Six of them had cuts, grazes and bruises, but one was so badly hurt he needed surgery and lodged a formal complaint although the owner of the cow appeared afterwards and apologised.
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MORE than three hectares of land were lost in three fires on the same day in Teulada, Pedreguer and Beniarbeig. Denia brigade, assisted by forest firefighters, dealt with the first incident that was detected shortly before mid-day in Beniarbeig. It began on an abandoned agricultural plot adjoining the Sanet I Els Negrals road and destroyed 2,500 square metres of land but was under control within an hour.
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Fire an ever-present danger The firefighters were called out to Pedreguer almost immediately on returning to headquarters, where once again fire had broken out on unused agricultural land. It was declared under control but not extinguished by 4pm, by which time three hectares of land had been lost.
Bonig makes her pitch THE Valencian Community regional elections have been brought forward by a mon t h t o c o i n c i d e w ith the April 28 general elections. No t e v e r y b o d y i n th e PSOE’s upper echelons is happy with incumbent region a l p r e si d e n t X imo P uig ’s d e c i si o n b u t th e Partido Popular candidate Isab e l Bonig has already revealed plans for her future government. Th e Ge n e r a l i t a t w ill pass a new law, encouraging women to have more babies with tax breaks for bigger families, she said. Bo n i g m a d e t h e a n noun c e m e n t i n D e n ia where she was celebrating Inter n a t i o n a l Wo m e n ’s D ay. Sh e a l so p l e d g ed specific help that would enco u r a g e sm a l l a n d medium companies to employ m o t h e r s, e n su rin g that children would be no handicap for women look-
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ISABEL BONIG: Has revealed her future plans. ing for jobs. In a recent interview on Spain’s state broadcaster TVE, Bonig said she preferred “not to talk about Vox,” referring to the ultra-conservative, far-right party.
Nevertheless, she admitted that she regarded the three-way government alliance between the Partido Popular, centre party Ciudadanos and Vox in Andalucia as “perfectly acceptable.”
While the firefighters were still occupied with the Pedreguer blaze, another began in Teulada on the verge of the Moraira road, adjoining a supermarket. A firefighting plane discharged water over flames on a 100-metre strip of the burning shoulder. This was rapidly put out by Denia
firefighters but was rekindled by a flying spark, burning another 50 metres of the verge. With no rain since November, fire on abandoned Marina Alta land is an ever-present danger, especially when the strong Poniente wind is blowing, fire brigade sources said.
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It’s too dirty to study MUCHAMIEL’S Instituto, or high school, has not been cleaned for more than three weeks. Employees working for a company contracted to clean 85 Valencian Community high schools have not been paid for three months and declared an indefinite strike. The Muchamiel pupils are tired of trying to study in such dirty surroundings, they said, and recently staged a sit-in. This was followed by a protest the next day when they carried placards that proclaimed ‘This is Muchamiel Instituto, not Muchamierda Instituto’ as well as ‘My school is a pigsty’ or ‘More cleanliness and fewer scoundrels.’ Other placards declared solidarity: ‘We are all cleaners,’ they proclaimed, confirming support for the cleaners from pupils, teachers and Muchamiel Town Hall. The pupils also refused to enter their classes and demanded that the cleaning company paid its employees so that the school and their classrooms were clean once more.
BENIRRAMA: Conservation plan turned down.
Some aggro from Agro VALL DE GALLINERA Council rejected a conservation and fire prevention plan from environmentalist group Agro. This would involve two plots of land belonging to Agro and two more ceded by the town hall. The proposal was backed by Gent de la Vall councillors who govern in minority but defeated by opposition parties PSPV and PP. It was necessary to take action over the land adjoining Benirrama as it is the habitat of flowering ash, bay trees,
orchids and rock plants ‘and equally interesting wildlife,’ insisted Agro president Victor Navarro. The plots were once agricultural land but are no longer cultivated, said Navarro, who is president of the board of the L’Albufera natural park in Valencia. They are overgrown and becoming a fire risk, while their drystone terracing is crumbling, Navarro continued. Frederic Alemany, PSOE spokesman at Vall Town Hall,
explained that the project was ‘a threat to social peace’ due to long-standing conflict between the Sociedad de Cazadores hunting association and the municipality regarding ownership of the land. This was a battle that goes back a long way, said Alemany who agreed that the updated Catastro (land registry) named the plots as municipal land. “But ever since I was a little boy this land has been used for hunting,” he added.
Girl attacked while driving on motorway GUARDIA CIVIL traffic police arrested a man seen trying to strangle his underage girlfriend as they drove in Monserrat (Valencia).
Another driver witnessed the incident at 8.45am, alerting the 112 Emergency Services number who then contacted a traffic unit patrol. When the couple were intercepted on the V-31 motorway, the girl was visibly frightened and the Guardia Civil officers could see bruises on her face and neck. After she told them that her boyfriend had attacked and threatened her, he was arrested and taken to the Guardia Civil headquarters in Picassent where he was charged with gender violence and later taken before a judge.
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A GALICIAN aid worker and a Catalan engineer were among the 157 killed when an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed on Sunday. Pilar Martinez Docampo, aged 32, from Pontevedra in Galicia, and chemical engineer Jordi Dalmau, aged 46, from Granollers in Barcelona both lost their lives after the Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed six minutes after take-off. Ms Martinez worked as a teacher in the United Kingdom, as well as carrying out aid work with a children’s charity. The mayor of Cangas do Morrazo in Pontevedra, Xose Manuel Pazos, declared three days of
A DOCTOR in Las Palmas has been arrested for allegedly fondling 20 women in his office. The man, aged 65, was arrested after one of his patients claimed he had repeat-
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2 Spanish in air crash CUENCA: The incident took place near the Cuenca mountain range.
On the edge By Sally Underwood ETHIOPIA VICTIMS: Two Spaniards died aboard an Ethiopian Airlines crash. mourning and the town hall’s flags were flown at half-mast to honour the
woman’s death. Mr Dalmau is thought to have worked for Almar Wa-
Doctor accused of fondling
ter Solutions, a company specialising in water infrastructure.
edly touched her sexually during an appointment. She alleged the doctor had carried on the abuse over several appointments before she decided to contact police.
A LORRY driver in Cuenca has been rescued after an accident left him teetering over the edge of a 45-metre cliff. The incident in central Spain took place when a lorry transporting logs reportedly left the road on a bend on the CM-210. Firefighters and Guardia Civil officers helped the 42year-old driver, who was said to have been left hanging over the edge of the road in the cabin of his lorry. A fireman claimed the driver had said he had been concentrating on the road before the incident but admitted to being tired. The man was taken to hospital, but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
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‘Millions’ rally on Women’s Day HUNDREDS of thousands of protesters demonstrated in towns and cities across Spain and millions more went on strike on Friday to call for gender equality on International Women’s Day. Trade union estimates placed the number of those taking part in the general strike called to coincide with the day at between five and six million. Around 5.3 million took part in 2018, with protests and events held in around 1,500 locations across the country. The Madrid branch of the 8M Commission which helped to co-ordinate the protests and strikes said they were very
happy with the turnout. “We had to repeat the strike because there are more than 1,000 reasons to keep protesting,” a spokesperson for the group said. “We exceeded expectations this year, which was difficult because of last year’s turnout,” the spokesperson added. Between 350,000 and 375,000 people are estimated to have demonstrated in Madrid, according to local authority figures. That is almost double the roughly 170,000 who took part in 2018. Valencian authorities estimated that around 220,000 took part in protests in the re-
gion’s capital on Friday. Barcelona’s Guardia Urbana estimated that around 200,000 turned out there. Estimates on the amount of people protesting in Sevilla range from 50,000 to 130,000. A manifesto read at the protests stated activists were fighting against policies made with ‘contempt’ for women. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said protesters had once again ‘made history’ with the demonstrations. The 8M Commission spokesperson said the fight would continue for gender equality because feminism is an ‘unstoppable force.’
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GIRL POWER: Hundreds of thousands of women protested.
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Baby’s body found
MOSSOS D’ESQUADRA: Police are investigating after the baby’s body was found in Barcelona.
by Sally Underwood POLICE in Barcelona are investigating after the body of a baby was found in a rubbish bin. A bin collector is said to have found the body early in the morning before alerting police. The Mossos d’Esquadra (Barcelona police) are now investigating after the body was found on Montcada i Reixac.
GOOD HEALTH: Spaniards are ahead of the game.
Healthy Spain A NEW report claims that people in Spain don’t suffer the health problems of an average 65-year-old until they turn the ripe age of 75.1. The country that is famous for its Mediterranean diet is just one year and seven places - behind chart-toppers Japan and Switzerland, whose population may not expect the same problems until they reach the age of 76.1.
The results are from 195 countries in the first study of its kind, published in The Lancet, which evaluated the rate at which people develop age-related diseases across the world. Researchers first identified 92 agerelated diseases, including 13 cardiovascular, 35 cancers, six chronic respiratory diseases, three diabetes and kidney diseases and six injuries. They measured how much of a bur-
den these diseases had on the amount of health years lived using global average 65-year-olds as a reference. The study shows Brits won’t experience the problems of a 65-year-old until they are 70, while Americans aren’t far behind on 68 years. At t he ot her end of t he scal e i s Papua New Guinea, where the population will begin to suffer ill health when they’re just 46.
Man found dead in prison cell A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been found dead at a Malaga prison with no signs of violence and an investigation has been opened to determine the cause of death. The inmate was serving a sentence for robbery with violence at the Alhaurin de la Torre jail on the outskirts of the city.
Prison officers found the body in the man’s cell which he shared with another inmate. His cellmate did not realise the man had passed away until officers did their morning rounds. An autopsy will be held at the Institute of Legal Medicine of Malaga to determine the cause of death.
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Debate invite turned down SPAIN’S Prime Minister has turned down an invitation to attend a student-held debate between party leaders due to his agenda being full for the coming weeks. Pedro Sa nc h ez turned down the invitation t o a t t e nd t he d ebate at the University of Carlos III. The leaders of the conservative Partido Popular (PP), the centrist Ciudadanos and the leftist Podemos were also invited, but have not yet responded. D e m o s , t h e g ro u p which organised the event, put it on ahead of the snap general election on Sunday April 28.
Security head testifies at Catalan trial By Joe Gerrard A SENIOR official with Cataluña’s Mossos d’Esquarda police force has told Spain’s Supreme Court that the former president of the region twice ignored his warnings over the 2017 independence referendum. Emili Quevedo told the court he had asked Carles Puigdemont not to hold the October 1 referendum due to a ‘climate of tension’ in the region over independence. Quevedo testified as a witness on Monday in the trial of 12 defendants charged in connection with the 2017 independence push. The Mossos’ head of general security planning told the court Puigdemont said he had a mandate to call the referendum after voters gave independence parties a majority in 2015. “Before the political initiatives in Cataluña there is no doubt that tensions could have been generated, or that conflict could have arisen between opposing groups,” Quevedo said. “There was a need to protect certain
TESTIFYING: Quevedo claimed Puigdemont had ignored police warnings about the vote. people and institutions in particular,” the witness added. Quevedo was also cross-examined over claims he had taken a lax approach to policing the referendum. He said he was aware some Mossos officers may not have been willing or able to enforce a Constitutional Court order to
prevent the vote due to their political views. The police operation on the day was an ‘enormous’ undertaking, Quevedo said. Between 20,000 and 40,000 officers were required to close off polling stations and comply with Spanish prosecutors’ demands, he added. The trial continues.
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Carry on cruising THE number of cruise passengers visiting Spanish ports has grown by 7.9 per cent so far this year. The figures show more cruise passengers travelled in January 2019 than in the same month the year before. Earlier this year, a total of 575,134 passengers passed through Spain’s ports despite a 5.8 per cent decrease in the number of ships stopping in the country. While the number of vessels fell from 221 to 208, a boost in travellers visiting Valencia and Bahia de Cadiz brought the overall figure up. Only Santa Cruz de Tenerife lost visitors, with an annual fall of 2.2 per cent and an overall figure of 134,766 passengers. Valencia doubled the number of travellers it received in January 2019 compared to January 2018, with 11,713 passengers; an increase of 119 per cent. Bahia de Cadiz received 53.9 per cent more travellers with a total figure of 21,768.
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25.4% plastic packaging recycled ENVIRONMENTAL campaign group Greenpeace claims jut 25.4 per cent of plastic packaging in Spain is recycled. Having collated data from the nation’s regional governments it says that 787,059 tons of the material were dumped in landfill and another 172,293 tons were incinerated in 2016. Another 282,560 tons was exported tfor disposal, with, according to Greenpeace ‘no full guarantee that they will be recycled.’ These figures are in contrast to figures from the Ministry of Ecological Transition, which says 38 per cent of plastic packaging is recycled. Official figures for all light packaging including paper and cardboard (collected in the blue and yellow bins) says 77 per cent is recycled. Launching a report called Maldito Plástico: reciclar no es suficiente, (Damn plastic: recycling is not enough) the head of
Inequality concerns by Sally Underwood SPAIN has been placed 28th out of 33 countries for gender equality. A report by global consultancy firm PwC showed Spain was among the bottom 10 OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries. Only Italy, Chile, Greece, Mexico and South Korea fared worse, with salary inequality in Spain reaching nearly 15 per cent.
ONE USE: Recycling is not the answer, says Greenpeace. Greenpeace’s plastics campaign, Julio Barea, the coordinator of the organization’s Consumer Affairs Area, Celia Ojeda, and Jesus Perez, a waste expert, explained that their figures are based on an average of the data provided by the autonomous communities and municipalities.
They denounced the lack of reliable data, saying: “We believe that it is done on purpose so as not to remedy a pressing and global problem.” They warned that recycling is presented as a panacea when the real solution is to stop the oneuse throw away culture of manufacturers and distributors.
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Spain’s female unemployment rate fared even worse, making it the second highest figure out of the 33 countries, beaten only by Greece. However, the number of women entering the workforce has dramatically improved by almost 20 per cent in the last 17 years to 70 per cent. The study shows the five best countries for women to work in in terms of discrimination are Iceland, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, and Slovenia.
Euthanasia pledge S PA I N ’ S P r i m e M i n i s t e r has said the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) will legalise euthanasia if it takes power following Sunday April 28’s snap general election. Pedro Sanchez said a POSE government would recognise the right to euthanasia and to dignified dying. He was speaking at
a campaign event in La Coruña City in Galicia. E ff o r t s t o l e g a l i s e e u thanasia have been mounted since PSOE took power as a minority government in June. These have been blocked by the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and the centrist Ciudadanos. Supporters of euthanasia
argue it gives people with terminal or debilitating illnesses the option to die on their own terms and spare themselves more suffering. Opponents claim euthanasia could be abused if a terminally ill person is not of sound mind when making the choice and also criticise it on religious grounds.
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Arms exports SPAIN exported the seventh largest amount of arms abroad of any country in the world between 2014 and 2018, according to a new study. The International Institute for Peace Studies (SIPRI) found Spain’s share of exports stood at 3.2 per cent of the total exported worldwide, up 20 per cent compared to previous years.
ORGIVA: The incident is thought to have taken place on a Granada farm.
‘Buried’ for benefits by Sally Underwood A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Granada on suspicion of starving his disabled brother to death before claiming his benefits. The suspect could face between 10 and 15 years in prison after his brother, who he was legal guardian to, allegedly died in his care before being buried on the farm they shared. According to social services, the older brother had a legal duty to care for his 35-yearold sibling following the death of their parents. The organisation claimed it became concerned
about the victim at the end of February following claims the suspect was a drug-user and after they failed to hear from the younger man. A court gave the Guardia Civil permission to search the brothers’ farm. Finding no one there, police reportedly tracked the older man to a hostel in Motril where he allegedly told them his brother was with a relative in Soria. After police discovered his relative was dead, the man allegedly confessed, telling police his brother had died and he had buried him in the mountainside. A post-mortem found the victim allegedly died of malnutrition.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia were Spain’s main customers, according to the SIPRI report. Arms exports to the latter have drawn controversy due to Riyadh’s ongoing intervention in the Yemen Civil War. The US, Russia and France came first, second and third with export shares of 36 per cent, 21 and 6.8 respectively.
Windy city ENERGY from wind powe r c ove re d a lmos t 7 per cent of the Canary Islands’ electricity needs in 2018, according to new figures. The Wind Association of the Canary Islands (Aeolican) has launched an infor-
mation campaign designed to show the advantages of usi ng wi nd energy com par ed t o ot her f or m s of power. According to the group, it will still take time for the benefits of wind elec-
tric to show on electricity bills because of the high deficit of renewable energy on the islands. However, Aeolican said consumers will begin to see the price benefits once the project is rolled out more.
Electoral disinformation SPAIN’S central government has launched a unit to counteract misinformation and cyber threats ahead of April and May’s local elections. Experts from the Department of National Security and State Secretariat of Communica-
tion will work alongside other government departments to protect the elections. The unit was created following warnings from the European Union about the potential for false information online being used to influence electoral results.
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11M: Remembering Spain’s worst terrorist atrocity ON Monday Spain remembered the worst terrorist atrocity to hit the country. On March 11, 2004, at 7.39am three bombs ripped through a train arriving at Madrid’s Atocha station. Seven more blasts soon followed on other trains. The grim toll was to reach 192 dead and more than 1,800 injured. The last victim to pass away was in 2014, after remaining in a coma for 10 years. Thirty-four people perished in the train which exploded in the Atocha station; 63 in the one that exploded in front of Calle Tellez; 65 on a train at El Pozo station; 14 in the one at Santa Eugenia station and 16 in different hospitals. Emergency services and the people of Spain rallied together - initially to offer immediate help and later to show solidarity for the victims in marches attended by thousands. The attack by Al Qaeda terrorists also had far-reaching consequences on the political landscape in Spain. Just three days after the attack The PP (conservative) government of José María Aznar unexpectedly fell in a general election. Within hours of the attack, and with no evidence, Aznar ’s government blamed Basque separatists ETA. This was
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BLASTED: The wreckage of one of the trains. MADRID: It has been 15 years since the atrocity. viewed by many as either a cynical election ploy and the Spanish people reacted by voting in the socialist PSOE led by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who held power until 2011. According to an investigation, the Al Qaeda affiliated Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group (GICM) was responsible for the
attack, and the bombs were prepared on a farm in Chinchón (Madrid). On April 3 the police found seven of the terrorists in a flat in the Madrid town of Leganes. Surrounded by anti-terror police, the cell committed suicide with a strong explosion that also killed Deputy Inspector Francisco Javier Torronteras, bringing the number of victims to 193. On February 15, 2007 a trial began in Madrid. The court concluded that 22 men participated in the attacks: the seven who committed suicide in a flat in Leganés and 14 other defendants and one unidentified person. The court decided that the Leganés’ seven, along with Jamal Zougam, arrested two days later, and Otman Gnaoui, arrested on March 30, placed 13 backpacks loaded with explosives (three did not detonate). Zougam and El Gnaoui were sentenced to 42,922 and 42,924 years in prison respectively (under Spanish law they will serve a maximum of 40 years). The rest of those found guilty were jailed for up to 15 years. Of the victims, 89 still suffer from injuries which have left them totally disabled or with a degree of physical incapacity that makes them unable to work.
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HELD: Police raids uncovered several Hell Angel’s items.
‘Hell’s Angels’ bust CATALUÑA’S Mossos d’Esquadra police have arrested 19 people in Tarragona suspected of being members of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang, with some detained in connection with a rival group strike. A court has since remanded the suspects in custody. They have been charged with various offences including drugs smuggling, robbery, coercion, extortion, assault, possessing
weapons and belonging to a criminal organisation. The arrests come as Mossos sources said the Hell’s Angels were beginning to expand throughout Spain, with several local branches established across the country. Many of the groups have links to the far and extreme right and have been involved in racist and xenophobic attacks, police added.
Five of those detained in the probe were arrested in connection with a raid on the bar of a rival gang in Cambrils, Tarragona in March. Rival gang members were struck with chairs and blunt objects and one of their leather jackets was taken as a trophy, police claimed. Several items including drugs and weapons were seized during the probe. The case continues.
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Passport call HOLDERS of British passports due to expire in 15 months or less could be barred from some countries under a nodeal Brexit, a consumer group has claimed. Which? said passports with 15 months or less on them may fail to comply with the rules for entry to countries in the Schengen area, including Spain. Rory Boland, the editor of the Which? travel magazine, said millions of people could face disruptions to travel plans or be prevented from boarding planes. “Anyone who thinks they might be affected should look to renew their passport today or if you already have travel plans in the near future, consider using the fasttrack passport service,” Boland said. It comes as the British government recently launched an online passport checker which allows holders to see if they need to renew their documents. A Home Office spokesperson said new rules would apply to British travellers if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. “If your passport does not meet the new rules, you should apply for a new p a s s p o r t b e f o r e t r a v e l l i n g t o a ff e c t e d countries,” the spokesperson said.
Plan details By Joe Gerrard AN international law firm that works with British expatriates in Spain has released an outline about new measures passed by Madrid to secure residency rights in a no-deal Brexit. Pellicer & Heredia published an outline of the measures in the new Royal Decree-Law passed on Friday March 1. They have also produced an information video in collaboration with the Brexpats in Spain group’s Vice President Richard Hill. The law acts as a contingency plan in case Britain leaves the EU without a deal on Friday March 29. It is subject to London agreeing similar measures for Spanish citizens living in Britain. The law firm said the DecreeLaw requires all British nationals and their families to apply for a Foreigner Residence Card (Tarjeta de Identidad Exteranjero, TIE) before December 31 2020. This is because British nationals will be regarded as from a ‘third’ country, or one out-
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BREXIT EXTRA Science worries THE Society of Spanish Scientists in the United Kingdom (CERU) said that Brexit is creating ‘terrible uncertainty’ for researchers in the country and London of ignoring their needs.
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ASSURANCES: Measures are being taken to cover a nodeal. side of the EU, after Brexit. Cross-border workers such as those living in Gibraltar who commute into Spain will be required to get the work permits held by those who come from outside the bloc. Expatriates with professional qualifications recognised by employers while Britain remains a member of the EU will continue to be counted. Workers will not have to return to Britain to do re-examinations in a no-
deal Brexit scenario. British workers and pensioners will still be entitled to collect social security payments, conditional on London agreeing to offer the same guarantees to Spanish residents in Britain. Healthcare arrangements are also set to stand. British driving licences will be valid for nine months after Brexit, regardless of whether Brexit goes ahead with or without a deal.
BRITAIN’S Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulator has drawn up plans to create a ‘war room’ to cope with a no-deal Brexit including monitoring markets for potential disruptions of Britain leaves without a deal.
Rights claim A LEGAL opinion on British Prime Minister’s Theresa May’s pledge to protect current EU workers’ rights has branded her plan ‘meaningless’ because there would be no recourse to appeal against future law changes.
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Mobile shopping ONE in two online shopping trips in Spain is made by mobile phone, according to new figures. A study by consultants Ipsos, showed the trend could continue to grow, with more shopping expected to be carried out by mobile phone or tablet. The figures bring Spain into 13th place worldwide for the number of purchases made this way, and fourth in Europe. The report showed while many customers are happy to browse for items on their mobile device, the final purchase is made on a computer in 71 per cent of cases, however. According to Ipsos, the most purchased items in order are clothing, travel, and books, with consumers citing lower prices, convenience and shipping costs as their main reasons for buying online.
Migrant case dropped MOROCCAN authorities have d ro p p e d a crimin al ca s e la unc he d against a Spanish activist who took a leading role in helping her country’s coast guard find and rescue migrants in the Mediterranean. A Tangier court said it was shelving proceedings against Helena Maleno this week. It comes after a trial court closed their case into the activist and volunteer in December 2018, with her having being investigated under human trafficking laws. Maleno said the decision to file the case would allow her and her charity to c o n tin u e w o rk in g to re s c ue migrants. “At a time when the defence of the rights of migrants is being criminalised all over the world, and especially in Europe, the filing of the case is exemplary news,” the activist said. Maleno, of the Walking Borders NGO, made distress calls to Spain’s Salvamento Maritimo to alert them to migrant boats crossing the Mediterranean so they could be rescued. The activist made around 70 per cent of all alert calls received by the authorities, according to Spanish government sources. Walking Borders said: “The criminalisation of the defence of human
SHELVED: Maleno (inset) helped Spanish coast guards rescue migrants. rights represents a regression of democracy.” M oroc c o’s probe into M a le no’s work dates back to 2012. Moroccan
and Spanish investigators said there was no evidence she had done nothing illegal at several points during the probe.
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Planes, trains and automobiles AIR transport in Spain grew by 7.4 per cent last year, beating high-speed train use which increased by just 2.5 per cent. In January 2019, 2.86 million travellers chose air travel compared to 1.57 million who used the AVE, Spain’s high-speed trains. The figures, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed bus travel increased by 3.8 per cent in January 2019 compared to the same month the previous year, while overall rail use grew by 4.1 per cent, and boats by 3.6 per cent. More than 417.1 million passengers used public transport in January, 3.9 per cent more than the same time the year before. Palma’s metro showed the greatest increase at 17.9 per cent, while Barcelona’s bus use also grew the most at 4.5 per cent.
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ZARA: Experts believe the popularity of Spanish shops has helped growth in exports.
Fashion forward by Sally Underwood SPAIN has become one of the world’s largest fashion exporters, according to new figures. The country outperformed both France and the United Kingdom to take 10th position. In 2008, Spain was the world’s 12th largest clothes exporter, growing by 103.5 per cent in the intervening years. Experts believe the boost is down to the global success of large companies, including Inditex - which owns Zara and Mango.
According to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Spain’s sales reached $14,344.8 million (€12,748.22 million) in 2017, a growth of 11.8 per cent from the previous year. The country beat the United States, Indonesia, Cambodia and Pakistan in exports, and gained ground on strong fashion markets Turkey and Hong Kong. In terms of exports of all goods, Spain is the world’s 16th largest economy, coming in behind Mexico, Singapore, Canada, Russia and Belgium.
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Spain approves first law concerning Hard Brexit for Expats Carlos Baos We can help you.
GIVEN the possibility of a Brexit without an agreement or a Hard Brexit, Spain has approved - through Royal Decree Law 5/2019 - a series of provisional measures to regulate the consequences of such an event, albeit temporarily and provisionally.
Regarding this law, we should point out the following: Temporality and reciprocity It is noted that some of the measures and consequences will be suspended if the United Kingdom does not, within two months of the entry into force of this law, agree a reciprocal treatment for Spanish individuals and companies in the United Kingdom; that is, the United Kingdom should recognise similar rights for Spaniards, so that the recognised rights in this law may be maintained. Residence and work permits This law will apply to British nationals and their relatives residing in Spain before the withdrawal (without agreement) of the United Kingdom, who must prove they lived in Spain through a certificate of registration in the Central Registry of Foreigners or by any other means accepted in Spanish Law. We understand residency prior to Brexit could be proven by:
registration on the Padron at the town hall, copies of water and electricity bills, income tax declarations as residents, etc. British nationals and their families will be obliged to submit an application according to the documentation and requirements which will be established by the Council of Ministers, according to their new condition (nationals of a country not a member of the European Union), to obtain the corresponding residence and work permits, within 21 months of the withdrawal. During this period, British passport holders and their families will be allowed to continue to reside in Spain legally. Access to long-term residence In addition, this law states that British citizens residing in Spain before Brexit can obtain a longterm residence if they can prove they have resided in Spain for more than five years continuously prior to Brexit.
Professionals Article 7 says that British professionals who are practising a profession in Spain at the time of Brexit, may continue to exercise and develop their professional activity, even if there is a requirement to be a national of a member state of the European Union. Social Security Article 11 says unless an international agreement or one between the two countries is entered into, during the 21 months following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, British nationals who after Brexit reside and work legally in Spain, thus being subject to Spanish Social Security laws, will enjoy the same rights as before. These rights are conditional on the United Kingdom recognising the same rights for Spanish nationals. Healthcare Article 13 says unless an international agreement or one between Spain and the United
Kingdom is adopted, and for a period of 21 months following Brexit, individuals who are entitled to healthcare in the United Kingdom or Gibraltar will receive health care in Spain through the Spanish national health system, in the same way as before Brexit, so long as the United Kingdom also provides healthcare to Spaniards and other nationals entitled to healthcare in Spain and on the condition that expenses arising from such assistance are reimbursed to Spain. Health cards will remain valid and will be used to allow for the receipt of health care, so that expatriates living in Spain will be able to use them for at least a further 21 months. If you are an expatriate in Spain and if you have any questions, contact us and we will help you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.
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Tourism spend at heart of economy THE massive importance of travel and tourism in Spain has been highlighted by a report that claims €1 in every €7 contributed to the economy came from the sector. Indeed, the country’s tourism industry is booming, with Spain overtaking the USA into second place as the most visited nation in the world, after France, according to the World Travel Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual review of the economic impact and social importance of the sector. The main highlights of the report, which has been conducted every year for 30 years, are that the travel and tourism sector was worth €178 billion to the Spanish economy (14.6 per cent of GDP) and employed 2.8 million people. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO, said: “2018 was another year of strong
BUSY: Beaches were one of the main draws for tourists. growth for the global Travel and Tourism sector reinforcing its role as a driver of economic growth and job creation. For the eighth consecutive year, our sector outpaced growth in the wider global economy and we recorded the second-highest growth of any major sector in the world. “In Spain, consumer spending experienced robust growth and the Travel and Tourism sector performed well last year. Spain has the potential to in-
crease the size of its travel economy even further by growing the size of its business tourism sector. At present, business travellers account for only 12 per cent of all spending in Spain against a European average of 21 per cent. “It is fitting, then, that WTTC will be hosting its 2019 Global Summit in Sevilla this April, bringing together global leaders and sector experts to gather in the European hub of travel.”
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Shipwreck salvage delay MADRID has welcomed a decision from Colombian officials to delay the salvaging of a Spanish shipwreck off the coast of the Latin American country. Colombia’s Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez and Culture Minister Ines Vasquez said they were reviewing the awarding of a contract to recover the San Jose Galleon. Spain has said that the vessel, which was sunk by a British warship off Cartagena in Colombia in 1708, was now an
underwater tomb. That means that under international law it cannot be salvaged for commercial reasons, the Spanish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The news comes as Colombia and Spain have been locked in a dispute as to who has the right to salvage the San Jose. The wreck is thought to be worth at least €1 billion. The Colombian navy discovered it in 2015.
Worker documentary A DOCUMENTARY has aired on Spanish television about lives of women temporary workers on farms. La Sexta’s Salvados documented the conditions of women workers who travelled from Morocco to work for a season in Huelva Province, Andalucia. It showed the selection process for workers and asked the women what they thought of working in Spain. Issues including job insecurity, sexual abuse in the workplace and a lack of clarity on rights including the right to strike were covered.
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Video clip controversy A GROUP of musicians in Galicia have uploaded a video clip of themselves dancing in a council meeting room in protest against what they claim is the censorship of artists. The Son da Rua group posted the video for their song Voz de Resistencia on YouTube last week. It featured members of the group chanting independence slogans in Ponteareas Town Hall’s plenary room. The video was authorised by the local left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) and the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG). The council has faced criticism for allowing the group to film the video in the town hall.
ARRESTED: National Police in Spain tracked down mafia fugitives.
Last blow for Italian mafia TWO high ranking members of the Italian Calabrian mafia have been arrested by Spanish police near Madrid. National Police finally swooped on the duo after months of searching - both men had valid European Arrest and Delivery Orders (OEDE) against them issued by the Italian authorities. The arrests were part of a joint operation with the Carabinieri, coordinated by the DDA (Direzione Distrit-
tuale Antimafia) and in which the Italian liaison officers in Spain also participated. The operation came after arrests made in Italy in June 2018 in connection with the ‘Ndrangueta clan. Italian police were searching for the son of the gang chief held in the previous phase of the operation. National Police officers found that the son and an accomplice were hiding out in
the Madrid region. In an attempt to evade police action, they frequently moved and used false documents. Finally investigations allowed the fugitives to be located in a home in Villanueva del Pardillo (Madrid), where both were taken into custody. Police say these final two arrests, after the 45 made in Italy, means the entire gang has been broken up.
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A THEATRE in Madrid is staging a play based on the La Manada (Wolfpack in English) sexual assault trial which sparked an outcry over alleged sexism in Spain’s justice system. The Kamikaze Theatre’s Jauria play uses transcripts from the trial of the five men who were found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman, aged 18 at the time, in Pamplona. Navarra Provincial Court’s decision to clear them of the more serious charge of rape sparked a wave of protests across Spain and debates about institutionalised sexism. The theatre said the play addressed the concept of masculinity and its relationship with sex in Spanish society. It features Maria Hervas as the victim and Fran Cantos, Alex Garcia, Ignacio Mateos, Martiño Rivas and Raul Prieto who play the members of the self-styled La Manada. Theatregoer Carmen Cariba said on Twitter the play was ‘brutal, gut-wrenching and shocking.’ Augustine Cascales posted on the social network: ‘Jauria
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‘GUT-WRENCHING’: Jauria tells the story of the La Manada case. attacks you directly in the guts. It is necessary theatre, alive and one of those experiences that are not forgotten for a long time because it leaves
you knocked out.’ The play has proved controversial, with graffiti sprayed on the theatre saying: ‘F*** those who cash in on trauma.’
The five defendants in the La Manada case are currently on bail pending an appeal against their nine-year prison sentences.
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Opioid epidemic ‘unlikely’ A LEADING Spanish cancer doctor has said that it is ‘unlikely’ that the country will see an opioid epidemic similar to the one which has broken out in the US. Jorge Contreras, vice president of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology (SEOR), said Spain’s national health system had controls in place on medication that would prevent an addiction crisis. Dr Contreras, who also works at Malaga City’s Carlos Haya Regional Hospital, added opium-based drugs led to a ‘significant reduction’ in pain for cancer patients. “We cannot fall into alarmism or the ‘opiophobia.’ Our national health system is nothing like that of the US,” Dr Contreras said. The doctor’s comments come as almost 49,070 people died due to opioid consumption in the US in 2017, according to the latest available figures. The country’s surgeon general has declared the situation a ‘crisis.’
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Climate change is hotting up AVERAGE temperatures in Spain have risen by roughly double that of the rest of the world, according to a new study. The Observatory of Sustainability’s report showed average temperatures in Spain rose by 1.6 degrees over the last 50 years. The study, which analysed temperature data recorded in Spain’s 52 provincial capitals, showed those in Ciudad Real Province rose by almost 3.6
degrees. Average temperatures in Salamanca fell by less than one degree. The report comes as countries across the world have committed themselves to curbing pollution in a bid to slow down climate change. International treaties including the Paris Climate Agreement commit countries including Spain and Britain to prevent temperatures rising above 1.5 degrees by the end of this century.
Returning to the law SPAIN’S former Deputy Prime Minister has taken a new job as a corporate lawyer in a leading national firm. Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, who was deputy to ex-Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy from 2011 to June 2018, is set to work in the Corporate Governance and Compliance department of Cuatrecasas. Saenz de Santamaria said: “I am delighted to return to practise law and to do it together with the magnificent team of Cuatrecasas professionals.” The former minister was called to the bar aged 27 after graduating with a law degree from the University of Valladolid.
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A taste of Mars in a Spanish cave IF you would like to visit Mars but can’t find a passing spaceship a Spanish company has come up with a homegrown alternative. For €10,000 you can stay a few nights in a cave deep underground where living conditions for the first astronauts who will visit the red planet will be simulated. A company called Astroland is building a mock Mars settlement to simulate the experience a human colony would face on the planet. Dubbing it a ‘first step to Mars’ Astroland plans to send 100 people, split up into 10 missions of 10, into a capsule for a minimum of
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HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT: Astroland hopes to simulate a human colony on Mars. three nights. The ‘space travellers’ must be at least 18-years-old and will have to pass a battery of tests and interviews before being allowed to join the missions.
The fee includes training in caving and climbing skills as well as hydroponics (growing plants without soil) as well as psychological and physical coaching. “The Martian environment
is very hostile with low temperatures, strong winds and high levels of solar radiation, which means the most suitable way of maintaining human life is… under the Martian surface,” said Astroland CEO, David Ceballos. “These Cantabrian caves are the perfect location for similar conditions for these trials.” The cave system chosen is around 1.5 kilometres in length and 60 metres high. The training system has been designed in accordance with the methodologies of the European Space Agency (ESA). “It will be an exclusive adventure for those chosen,” added Ceballos.
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USEFUL LINKS THE United Kingdom will leave the European Union on March 29, 2019, resulting in a number of significant changes which will affect individuals and businesses. To stay abreast of the Brexit progress and its implications, there are a number of websites, recommended or written by the British government, which are updated as new information becomes available.
*Official information for British people moving to and living in Spain, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare and driving, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain The site contains current, official information, and was last updated on January 29. *Information about EU exit, including the article 50 process, negotiations and announcements about policy changes as a result of Brexit is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/brexit Topics covered range from preparing your business for when the UK leaves the EU to living in Europe after Brexit. *Another useful government led site is ‘Prepare for EU Exit’ which contains information about how to prepare and the steps that may need to be taken by individuals and businesses. This includes everything from passports, driving licences and flying within the EU to banking and selling online. To see more, visit: https://euexit.campaign.gov.uk/ *The implications of a ‘no deal’ scenario are outlined at the dedicated government website: https://www.gov.uk/search?q=no+deal+scenario While leaving the EU with a deal remains the government’s top priority, it must plan for every eventuality, including a ‘no deal.’ As such the guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU to benefits and pensions, advice for pet travel, the impact on the regulation of medicines and medical devices, amongst other issues. *The Spanish government has launched a dedicated ‘Prepared for Brexit’ website which provides information for residents and businesses alike, not only about the implications but also contingency measures that are being adopted at both national and international levels. The site is in English. http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/Paginas/index.aspx?fbclid=I wAR3X5YV5IjNeP5MqUy4cxSiD4POiAfXT6o4QD1z96s0sfcLMHEoSY KVFsdM *For those covered under the Spanish social security system, there is advice on requesting or renewing a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) on the official home page: https://sede.seg-social.gob.es (The Spanish government’s dedicated social security website in English).
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Indecent teacher escapes jail A BRITISH school teacher who was working in Spain sent indecent photos, videos and messages to a teenage girl in the UK via a social media app, a court has heard. Lee Gallagher from Merseyside told the girl in Facebook messages he wanted to watch her take of her pyjamas and put on her school uniform and that she would ‘look amazing’ naked. Gallagher sent a sick selfie of himself to the girl who he thought was called Jessie. He also sent her a
video of him performing a sex act. But teacher Gallagher, who had created a fake Facebook account, was actually communicating with online vigilante group Dark Justice. Dark Justice tipped off the National Crime Agency and Gallagher was arrested when he flew into Manchester Airport last year. Gallagher pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to attempting to cause a female under 13 to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage in sexual activity
with a child, encouraging a child to watch images of a sexual nature and possessing an indecent image of a child. Gallagher, was handed a
suspended sentence, ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and sign the sex offenders register. A Dark Justice spokesman told local media in Liver-
pool: “We are shocked Gallagher did not go to jail. We hope the authorities make sure he is barred from teaching in the future both in the UK and Spain.”
DARK JUSTICE: “We hope the authorities make sure he is barred from teaching in the future both in the UK and Spain.”
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Water call WWF, the environmental NGO, has called on Spain to improve the state of the country’s waterways after finding ‘serious deficiencies’ in management. The NGO said Spain should implement the Water Framework Directive to improve the state of rivers, wetlands and aquifers. Rafael Seiz, president of WWF Spain, said the country had effectively stopped enforcing the EU’s Water Framework Directive which covers the 2016 to 2021 period. The European Commission found Spain was the country that received one of the largest numbers of water management recommendations. The country has implemented six out of a total of 37, the Commission found.
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Glass recycling breaks records AN average of 18 kilograms of glass per person was recycled in Spain last year, the highest amount on record and 9 per cent higher than last year’s figures show. Data from Spain’s Ecovidrio recycling management body showed almost 893,990 tons more glass was recycled in 2018. The region with the highest average amount recycled per person were the Balearic Islands with 30 kilograms per person. It was followed by the Basque Country and La Rioja both with 27.5 kilograms. Extremadura, Andalucia and Castilla-La Mancha came first, second and third last with 7.7, 13 and 13.7 kilograms recycled per person respectively.
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‘Forced sterilisation’ claims AROUND 100 people with mental health issues, mostly women, are sterilised every year in Spain despite the UN having condemned the practice, according to a campaign group. The Spanish Mental Health Confederation (CERMI) claimed sterilisations were being carried out without the consent or knowledge of patients in violation of their human rights. The procedures are legal under Spanish law due to those affected having being declared mentally incapacitated, but are not permitted under international agreements, CERMI added. Nel A Gonzalez Zapico, president of CERMI, said the procedures were being justified as being in the interests of the affected women but were really a violation of human rights. “All women, and of course those who have some mental health problem, should be able to exercise their right to decide about their own body without anyone doing it for them,” Gonzalez Zapico said. CERMI estimates that there were some 93 forced sterilisations in Spain in 2017 based on available government data. The UN has condemned the prac-
CLAIMS: CERMI said 93 forced sterilisations took place in 2017 alone. tice and said that it could be classed as torture. Irene Muñoz Escandell, a legal advisor to CERMI, said: “In Spain this practice continues to be legal despite it violating the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and
the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.” The organisation launched its #OurHealthOurRights campaign on Friday to mark International Women’s Day.
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Fraud costs MONEY lost to tax evasion and fraud in Spain is equivalent to €2,000 a year for every taxpayer, or €300 billion in total according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Carlos Cruzado, president of the Technicians of the Ministry of Finance (GESTHA) trade union, said the Spanish ‘shadow economy’ was equal to 22.1 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). More than 70 per cent of money fraudulently kept from the treasury was connected with large companies and some of the wealthiest people in the country. “Big corporations try to look for gaps or holes in laws to try and avoid paying what they ought to. We see this also with football stars who have frameworks of tax havens to avoid paying,” Cruzado. Fraud also came from smaller businesses and individuals who did not pay taxes including VAT (IVA). The figures come as footballer Christiano Ronaldo was recently fined €18.8 million for tax avoidance.
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THE WEEK IN POLITICS By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S snap general election on Sunday April 28 is now weeks away, but after the votes are cast the country will cast ballots again for the European Parliament in May. A total of 705 seats are set to be up for grabs across the continent, assuming Britain leaves the EU by the Spanish poll date of Sunday May 26. Spanish voters will send at least 59 MEPs to Brussels and possibly more if empty seats left by British parliament members are redistributed among member states. Polls the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) taking the most seats. The latest forecasts 13 seats for PSOE and a vote share of 21.3 per cent. The conservative Partido Popular (PP) is predicted to win 12 seats and 19.1 per cent of the vote, with the centrist Ciudadanos also winning 12 with 18.8 per cent. The leftist Unidos Podemos is forecast to lose four seats on its current total of 11 and win
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EU VOTE: Spain will send at least 59 MEPs to Brussels. 11.1 per cent of the vote. The far-right Vox is forecast to win eight seats. In another development, former Catalan Generalitat President Carles Puigdemont has announced his intention to stand. It is unclear if he could as he would have to be sworn in in Spain where he remains wanted on charges in connection
with the 2017 independence push. Parties band together with others in Brussels that share their ideology to form crossEuropean groups. PSOE sits with the centreleft Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the PP with the centreright European People’s Party (EPP) and Ciudadanos Al-
liance of European Liberals and Democrats (ALDE). Podemos sits with the European United Left (GUE/NGL). This May’s vote also sees the launch of the first pan-European political party, Democracy in Europe (DiEM 25). The group stands on an antiausterity, pro-environment and European reform platform and has several branches in Spain.
Profile: PSOE WITH a general election looming on Sunday April 28, we are profiling each of the political parties vying for victory in the vote. The left-leaning Partido Socialista is one of Spain’s two dominant political parties. It currently governs Spain as a minority in the Cortes. The party is the oldest still active in Spain. It was founded in 1879 by the father of Spanish socialism Pablo Iglesias (not to be confused with the current Podemos leader of the same name). Despite its radical name (Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party in English) and Marxist roots, it is now a social democratic party similar to Britain’s Labour Party but maintains trade union ties. PSOE has chosen the slogan The Spain You Want (La España Que Quieres) for its general election campaign. Party leader and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been setting out the party’s stall for the vote in a series of recent campaign stops. Pledges to increase social and welfare spending and champion social issues including gender equality and euthanasia are attempts to cast PSOE as the leading progressive force in Spanish politics. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 26.9 per cent, 115 seats Partido Popular (PP): 20.3 per cent, 83 seats Ciudadanos: 16.1 per cent, 55 seats Vox: 12.3 per cent, 35 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.
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IMPROVEMENT WORKS: One of the city’s main streets is almost finished.
Streets ahead THE local council has promised to roll out a programme of street improvements now that works on
Avenida Amettla del Mar are drawing to a close. With a new pavement to be completed imminently the pro-
Spotlight on Benidorm A GROUP of professionals in the audiovisual sector have been touring Benidorm to see first-hand the locations and possibilities offered by the city as a set. The trip was organised by the Visit Benidorm Foundation in collaboration with the Benidorm Film Office (BFO). All participants in the initiative are linked to the Association of Professionals in Audiovisual Production (APPA). The head of (BFO), Rosa Llorca, and the technician of Marketing and Promotion of Visit Benidorm, Carola Valls, showed off the most emblematic and recognisable areas of the city, as well as less known sites. In addition, they explained what makes Benidorm an authentic film friendly city, including the climate, the connection with the airport and the AVE station, the offer of accommodation and leisure, personal treatment, and ‘the quick response that is given to the needs of the producers.’ Benidorm mayor, Toni Pérez, has assured that this type of action ‘is fundamental to make
the city known.’ He added that moves have been made to make Benidorm a more attractive venue for film and TV productions, including remodelling Calle Pérez Llorca, creating and improving parks such as Foietes and the Sequia Mare.
gramme for one of the city’s main streets will be finished. The reason for the works was to fit new rainwater sewers designed to solve a problem of flooding during heavy rain. A similar scheme for Juan Fuster Zaragoza will be completed by Easter. Once the rainwater from the upper part of Rincón de Loix has been channelled, the plan is to renovate Calles Estocolmo and Montecarlo, with work started on Calle Londres.
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IDOL DEAD: Albir visits in March and May. ENGLISH rock band The Idol Dead hit Albir later this month. The Pledge campaign for their last album, 2017’s critically-acclaimed Tension and Release was the most popular crowdfunding campaign on the planet, fully funded by loyal fans in just 37 hours. They are repaying the support by bringing a planeload of fans, known as The Idol Army to Albir for a weekend of music, sun, rock’n’roll, May 22 to 25.
Taste tour ALTEA mayor Anna Alvado and the Department of Commerce, handed out awards following the gastronomic route The Plat of Calent which took place from February 22 to March 3. Prizes were awarded to restaurants, based on customers’ reviews of quality, service and presentation of the menus, together with the number of menus served. First prize went to Mallol Restaurant in Altea la Vella; the second prize to Las Pocicas del Mar on carrer Sant Pere and the third most popular was the Tossal Roig in the Partida la Olla. Alvado applauded the work of the 12 restaurants which took part in the initiative. She said: “Congratulations to all the restaurants for the excellent scores and especially the winners. I congratulate everyone because the scores have been fantastic.”
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MUNICIPAL gardeners have replanted palm trees along the Calle La Niña seafront. The town hall’s Environment and Beaches Department intends to create shady areas along the length of the Arenal-Bol and Fossa beaches, planting the trees in groups of three. Palms along Calle La Niña which were removed in April last year when the road was resurfaced, were replanted on municipal land where they were able to take root. These trees have now been replanted and positioned in zones equipped with a controlled water supply.
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Palms returned to beaches
REPLANTED: Palms will provide shady areas.
Hopes for deserted marina PUERTO BLANCO, abandoned in 2016, could soon reopen. The Generalitat has advertised the contract to run the marina for 30 years and carry out renovations costing an estimated €3 million. The last concessionary, who was running the marina on an expired contract, was evicted in 2016 and the port closed on safety grounds. Although the regional government’s Public Works Department spent €600,000 on reinforcing the breakwater which was damaged during successive storms, reconstructing the harbour arm is expected to consume much of the €3 million estimate. Prospective concessionaries now have a month to submit their offers.
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JUST MEN is open to U3A males wanting to participate in get-togethers at local bars or restaurants with humour and good conversation intended to be right at top of the list. And what happens at Just Men stays at Just Men. Further information is available on the U3A Vall del Pop http://u3avalldelpop.com website.
THERE was a full house for the premiere at Jalon Town Hall of Tim Mahoney’s film, Patterns of Evidence: Exodus. The film, which was shown to millions on a single night when it premiered in the US two years ago, presented David Rohl’s findings for his PhD thesis. These show that there is archaeological proof to support the Bible’s account of the exodus of the Israelite slaves from Egypt to conquer Israel, the Promised Land, but not in Rameses II’s timeline with which it is usually associated. The film debunks the belief of most archaeologists from the 1950’s that the stories in the Bible are myths, not historical fact.
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Balancing the facts with the dates
NEW TIMELINE: David and Tim at a dig.
David Rohl does this by establishing a timeline where the historical facts found by the archaeologists fit with the history given in the early books of the Bible. He presents his New Chronology theory which closes a previous void in Egyptian history and in the history of many Mediterranean countries. David, who appears in the film to explain his theory, also wrote most of the music for the movie. He is the Egyptology Group leader at the Vall de Pop U3A, and gives talks on the first Monday of each month at Jalon Town Hall, usually starting at 11am. Email egyptologyu3a@gmail.com.
With rosemary in mind COINCIDING with International Women’s Day, Jalon’s Verge Pobre primary school examined the role of local women. This focused on the documentary Les dones del Romer, the older women who ensure
the survival of Jalon traditions, especially the Fiesta del Romero. This takes place in late April when families go to the countryside to picnic and collect the wild rosemary which is blessed in church the next day.
The local women visited the school, and amongst other activities, the children made the turnovers which are traditionally eaten on the picnic, and visited the places where families meet on the Dia del Romero. The Verge Pobre pupils’ International Women’s Day events concluded with a screening of Les Dones del Romer, scripted by the La Naturadora. Jalon’s Equality and Culture Departments programmed a series of events for International Women’s Day, which included the Memorable, Insignes e Intrepidas exhibition at the Ethnological Museum, which can be visited until April 10. This focused on the memorable, notable and intrepid women who fought for freedom, rights and justice between 1870 and 1931, retelling their stories and achievements. Often overlooked by society, this exhibition gives them the place they deserve in the collective memory, said its curator Elena Simon.
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ROAD SENSE: Talks for local pupils.
Road safety campaign LOCAL POLICE officers visited Teulada-Moraira schools to launch their 2019 Road Safety Campaign. Fifth and sixth-year pupils at the Sant Vicente Ferrer school in Teulada and Cap d’Or in Moraira listened as the officers explained road safety and also good practices for those on foot. Further sessions will look at the aspects of road sense on a specially-designed circuit as the pupils ride their own bicycles and scooters.
Feminine side to history ON March 8, International Wome n’s D a y, Te ula da M ora ira foc us e d on s e ve n outs ta nding loc a l women. They feature in Dones en c os i a nima (Wome n in body and soul) by Marina Va lle s Pe re z w hos e book gives an insight into seven w ome n born in Te ula da M ora ira during diffe re nt moments of the 20th century. The author interviewed the women themselves or their families, immersing herself in the lives of Mercedes Quiles Alamar, Maria Es que rdo Sa la , Le onor Valles Garcia, Juanita Valles Garcia, Paquita Oller Vila, Teresa Calatayud Noguera and Cristina Rodriguez Vicente. A ll c a me from ve ry different backgrounds, but all were connected by their intelligence, personal motiva tion, c oura ge a nd the ability to be outward-looking, attributes they imple-
me nte d throughout the ir lives. The protagonists of her book are a testimony of a daily fight fought on a professional or personal level which helped to change his-
tory. “History finally developed i t s f em i ni ne si de,” Valles declared. “This book has great relevance because it is based on seven pioneers born in Teulada-Moraira,” said Equali-
t y counci l l or Rosana Caselles. “And because it is written by a local author who has fought for equal rights in order to achieve important goals.”
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Self-help for patients TEULADA-MORAIRA has now joined the Pacient Actiu (Active Patient) programme. This began as a pilot scheme for patients with chronic ailments in Denia and El Vergel in 2016, incorporating Moraira and Benissa in 2018 and with Calpe and Javea expected to join Pacient Actiu this year. The regional government focuses on patients with one or more chronic illnesses including diabetes, long-term respiratory diseases, heart and circulatory disorders or mental health problems.
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ACTIVE PATIENTS: Teulada-Moraira participants in Generalitat programme. The programme is based on the principle that chronically-ill patients must make decisions regarding their self-care, and the
Health Department initiative provides them with the means of resolving doubts about their health and care.
Fight to keep supermarket TEULADA-MORAIRA Town Hall remains confident it can legalise a supermarket on the Moraira-Calpe road. It is built on land crossed by a stream which is normally dry, but becomes a flood risk during heavy rainfall. Successive court rulings ordered its demolition, but a revised Internal Report Plan (PRI) presented by the owners maintains demolition can be halted. When Jose Ciscar was Teulada-Moraira’s mayo r, h e s i g n e d a 2 0 0 4 agreement with the supermarket to rezone the land for commercial use. A year later, TeuladaMoraira’s General Development Plan (PGOU) still classed the plot as residential land, and 15 years later the town hall could face a compensation claim for failing to honour the bargain.
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Charity march AS in previous years, Teulada-Moraira Town Hall, in collaboration with the Amas de Casa women’s group, organised a march commemorating International Women’s Day. Open to all, the €5 entrance fee benefited the Alzheimer’s Families Association, and the march, which left Plaza VI Centenari at 10am, was followed by lunch for all participants.
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THE English Choir of TeuladaMoraira welcomed Jan GardnerBrown as its new musical director. Choir president Susan Elles handed Jan the baton, sadly relinquished by Joanna Baldwin after 10 years of glorious music and song. The baton is now in the hands of Jan, a longstanding and popular member of the choir. Under her direction the choir is well into rehearsals for its spring concert at La Senieta auditorium on Wednesday May 8 at 7.30pm. Entitled Legends II, it follows on from last year’s well-received Legends 1 concert and features music and songs made popular by iconic 20th century
composers and accompanied by guitar, piano and drums. With Bill Hailey, the Beatles, Bohemian Rhapsody, tuneful Gershwin ballads, Abba, Carol King, Simon and Garfunkel and hosts of others, all tastes will be catered for. The profits are dedicated to the MABS cancer charity and tickets, which cost €12, include a programme and an interval drink, available from Janet Brown, on 965 745 091 or email janetbrown craft@gmail.com. Details of future events or information about joining the choir is available from Judith on 634 348 915 or at www.theenglishchoirteulada.com.
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New director for English choir
HANDOVER: Jan Gardner-Brown takes the baton.
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Women’s gathering IN common with every village, town and city in Spain, Javea observed International Women’s Day. Since 2018 this included a general strike that was intended to make visible the need for gender equality and draw attention to the void that would exist without women’s active presence in society. Women and girls - as well as males - gathered in the Plaza de la Iglesia to support International Women’s Day. The Plaza was filled with panels displaying local pupils’ artwork and investiga-
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WOMEN’S DAY: Making visible the need for equality. tions centring on women’s important role throughout history, including local women like Gema Soliveres, Maria
Ferrer, Asuncion Cruañes and Marta Espinos. This initiative was of particular interest, the organisers
explained, given that education on equal terms from the earliest years is of primary importance for the future.
Dream of a house VILLA EL SUEÑO, located high above Cala Ambolo, was n a m e d E u ro p e ’s b e s t private residence of the year. To achieve the prestigious International Property Awards desi g n a t i o n , Vi l l a E l Sueño first had to defeat other contenders in Spain before going w i t h o t h e r E u ro p e a n winners to compete for the big prize. Many of these in Marbella, Ibiza and Corsica, recognised constructors Miralbo, cost even more to build than the admittedly pricey Javea property.
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Drive on the dotted line MORE breaks were added to the controversial continuous line on the Javea-Gata road. The regional government’s Public Works department originally planned an unbroken line along six kilometres of the CV-734. Following an outcry from the area’s residents who complained that this could add 10 kilometres to their journeys, the town hall persuaded the Generalitat to add breaks enabling them to enter or leave turnings to their properties. Originally these excluded Javea’s only factory, the Pons Quimicas works, and although the lines were subsequently painted over, the raised fluorescent markings remained. These have now been removed to the satisfaction of the lorry drivers who were even more inconvenienced than the area’s residents.
HERITAGE director general Carmen Amoraga recently met Javea’s mayor and Culture councillor to discuss issues involving both administrations. Providing the local windmills Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) status, protecting the Cap Prim archaeological site, the Granadella Castell and restoring Civil War air raid shelters were amongst the topics that Jose Chulvi and Quico Moragues needed to discuss. They also explained plans for an underwater route featuring the submerged remains surrounding the Portitxol island and asked the region government to assist in publicis-
Heritage must-dos
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JAVEA resident Gaspar Cruañes Cruañes recently celebrated his 100th birthday, which he enjoyed surrounded by his family and friends. Gaspar, who is still in good physical and mental health, was also visited by local mayor Jose Chulvi who presented him with a small gift on behalf of the town hall.
ing the Migdia cave excavations on Montgo. The mayor and councillor accompanied Amoraga to the Sant Bartoleme church where they were shown round by the parish priest Fr Salvador Torrent who gave details of dampproofing plans for the centuries’ old building. These will cost approximately €500,000 and, having received Heritage department approval, can begin once building permits come through and finance has been coordinated with the diocese.
SANT BARTOLOME: On-the-spot inspection
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No more skinny dips A GROUP of Denia women lamented the beach where they have always swum naked is no longer secluded. The stony beach at the end of Playa Almadraba, backed by dunes and tamarisk trees, was popular with nudists for years, but will soon be overlooked by a five-storey apartment building. “This was a virgin beach where we swam without problems,” complained one of the women, who said the group were increasingly pestered by tourists who did not understand naturism.
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DENIA SEAFOOD: Famed and respected.
Impressive recipe with impressive red prawns ALEJANDRO SERRANO, a 22-year-old chef from Miranda de Ebro (Burgos) won this y e a r ’s D e n i a R e d Prawn competition. Alejandro, who has been cooking since he was 15, dedicated his creation, Gamba Roja de Denia al limon to his grandmother. He then quickly included his father, who in 1998 opened the restaurant where Alejandro learnt his trade. He has ‘enormous respect’ for tradition, he said, and also treate d t h e i m p re s s i v e D e nia prawns with great respect.
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STRIDING OUT: The walk was a great success.
Help given - Home España raise €2,000 HOME ESPAÑA held an 11km sponsored trek in Altea in February to help raise funds for Help of Denia and Marina Alta, who offer short term support and assistance to local people with their medical or other health related needs. The sponsored trek invited employees, friends and family to enjoy a walk along the Altea coastline to the lighthouse of Albir, Home España raised over €2,000 from donations. Clare Johnston, New Business Director said: “The walk was a great success and many of us got involved and trekked
all the way up to the lighthouse of Albir which had breathtaking views. “It definitely was a great way to end the Dry January month which our staff got involved in and all the money made from sponsors and donations will go to this amazing organisation Help of Denia and Marina Alta.” Help of Denia and Marina Alta assist the local community by: • Providing advice, assistance and support to those in need. • Providing neighbourly as-
sistance to people who are ill, disabled or housebound. • Providing a range of medical and home nursing equipment for short term use. • Providing a Help desk and Interpreters at Denia hospital. • Visiting English-speaking patients in the Denia hospitals. • Supporting individual carers of family members, by providing them with some respite. Find out more about Help of Denia and Marina Alta: https://www.helpofde nia.com/.
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Franco grave claims A SURVEY is set to be carried out on a mass grave unearthed by rain in Madrid amidst claims the bodies belonged to civilians executed under the Franco regime. The re ma ins of s ome 3,000 pe ople w e re found buried in the grave at the La Almudena cemetery in the Spanish capital. M a uric io Va lie nte , Madrid City Council’s Historical Memory spokesperson, said the pit was previously thought to be empty. “ It w a s a ge nuine s urprise,” Valiente said. Officials are now set to determine if they were executed on the orders of the forme r dic ta tor ’s re gime about five years after the e nd of the C ivil Wa r in 1939. Forensic anthropologist Francisco Etxeberria told Spanish media the discove ry of s kulls w ith bulle t wounds would be a key factor in the probe. Such wounds would indi-
DISCOVERY: The remains are thought to be from people executed under Franco. cate that they were shot at cl ose r ange, Et xeber r i a added. Madrid’s funerary body had previously said the bodies had been cremated, leading to accusations of deception. The di scover y of t he gr ave f ol l ows t he un-
earthing of others in Cadiz and Mallorca last year. Around 20,000 supporters of the pre-Franco Republican government were shot after the war ended and tens of thousands more died in concent r at i on cam ps and political prisons, according to historian’s estimates.
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BACKING: Avramopoulos said the EU recognised Spain was under pressure from migration.
EU migration pledge THE EU’s immigration spokesperson has said it recognised that Spain is facing ‘enormous’ pressure due to ongoing migration while pledging to step up funding to better manage arrivals. Dimitris Avramopoulos said the EU was ready to give Spain the technical, financial and political support it needed to deal with migration. The Immigration and Interior Commissioner added
the EU would step up its cooperation with Morocco to better manage migrant flows. “Spain is under pressure and will continue to have our full support. We gave Spain almost €36 million of emergency assistance last year,” Avramopoulos said. It comes as the EU pledged €140 million to improve border controls at Morocco. Hundreds of migrants have
attempted to cross the North African country’s borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in recent years. More than 65,320 irregular migrants arrived in Spain in 2018, according to figures from the International Organisation for Migration. Many are fleeing war, poverty and persecution in their home countries in Africa and the Middle East.
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Butchered dolphins found in bags at sea
DISMEMBERED DOLPHINS: Police divers were called in after crew was allegedly spotted throwing bags into the sea. POLICE in Spain have opened an investigation after several bags of fish meat, believed to be dolphin, were recovered from the sea by divers. Basque regional police made the discovery in the port of Bermeo, in the Vizcaya region after two fishery
inspectors raised the alert about a fishing boat which had docked. Divers were called in after the crew was allegedly spotted throwing bags into the sea. The divers found and recovered three discarded bags and their contents de-
spite poor visibility in the water. Remains have been transferred to the headquarters of the Ertzaintza police, where forensic tests will verify if the remains are dolphin. The dolphin is a protected animal and its fishing is illegal in Spain.
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NORWAY STOR-ELVDAL has agreed to let Moose City in Canada say it has the biggest moose statue in the world while the Norwegian town can say its is the most ‘glittering and attractive’ following a row dating back to 2015.
Moose truce
Birth rate NORWAY’S total fertility rate stood at 1.56 children per woman in 2018, the lowest ever recorded according to figures from the country’s statistics body which showed around 55,100 babies were born last year.
DEAL: The moose in Stor-Elvdal.
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Fighter call
Air quality
SWEDISH Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has called for an international tribunal to probe EU citizens who left member states to join Daesh and now want to return, adding that those guilty of war crimes must take responsibility for them.
SWEDEN has the fifth-best air in the world according to a report from the Greenpeace environmental NGO which also showed Bredkalen had the cleanest air in Europe and that Stockholm was among the healthiest three capitals globally.
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Missing drugs
Arms ban
ASPIRIN, antihypertensives, painkillers and other drugs were among the 428 prescription drugs missing in Belgium last week, according to figures from the country’s medication authority which showed one in 20 were in short supply.
BERLIN has extended a ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia brought in following the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi until the end of this month due to ongoing concerns over Riyadh’s intervention in the Yemen Civil War.
Parade row
Child claims
THE organisers of a carnival in Aalst have faced accusations of racism and anti-Semitism after floats featuring people dressed as Ku Klux Klan members, others in blackface and one with figures of Jewish stereotypes were paraded through the city.
AN independent committee has found that child abuse was more widespread in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) than previously thought and that a culture of secrecy prevented victims from speaking out.
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Art return
Climate poll
CULTURAL items including art taken from former Dutch colonies and housed in the country’s National Museum of World Cultures are set to be returned to their origin nations, with Nigeria set to be one of the first to receive works.
A TOTAL of 65 per cent of Dutch people polled on climate change said they were worried about its impact, down from 80 per cent in December 2017 with the fall believed to have been caused by a backlash against energy tax hikes.
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Video probe
Abuse trial
POLICE in East Jutland have charged a total of 14 people in connection with the sharing of a video of the killing of a Danish woman in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains by Daesh sympathisers in December.
A COURT in Lyon has handed Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, a senior figure in the Catholic Church, a six-month suspended prison sentence for failing to report accusations of paedophilia levelled against a priest in his diocese.
Refugee policy
New levy
THE focus of Denmark’s refugee policy is set to move away from integration and towards so-called repatriation support as part of a raft of new measures unveiled by Immigration Minister Igner Stojberg.
MULTINATIONAL technology firms including Google, Facebook and Amazon are now required to pay a 3 per cent tax on their revenues in France as part of efforts to levy more money on companies which have faced accusations of tax avoidance.
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POLICE interception of an inflatable dinghy off the coast of Almeria carrying Sub-Saharans led to the arrest of two men for trying to illegally bring immigrants from Morocco to Spain. There were 56 people in the boat, which was just nine metres long, 2.5 metres wide and powered by only a 25hp outdoor motor. The passengers included 11 women and three children. While processing and interviewing the immigrants, police, assisted by the Guardia Frontiers and Coasts European Agency, identified the individuals believed to be responsible for navigating the boat. Police said the two, named as a 21 and a 26-year old from Senegal, had threatened the boat passengers with death if they reported them to the Spanish police. They also reported each immigrant had paid €4,000 to be taken to Spain. Police charged them with a crime against the rights of foreign citizens.
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Historic flight re-enactment TWO planes retraced the flight of aircraft that landed at Malaga Airport a hundred years ago on Saturday as part of events to mark the site’s centenary. Two light aircraft joined an Airbus A319 in landing at the airport under water arches sprayed by
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Hop back on the salt tour train THE hugely popular train tour of the Torrevieja salt works and pink lake is recommencing this Friday. For just under €8, visitors can take the tourist train for an hour-long guided tour to the protected part of the Natural Park of the Lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja where the city produces its salt for exportation. Torrevieja is the largest salt producer in Europe and the only one that uses floating machines to extract the salt from the water. During this visit, you can admire the ‘Garberas’ salt mountains, some of which are up to 20 metres high, the equivalent of a seven-floor building. And you will also discover some amazing facts about the area, such as the numerous uses of salt or why the water on the lake is pink. The train tour starts from the Paseo de la Libertad, opposite the main water fountain, with departures at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
Aena firefighters. The manoeuvre commemorates the first landings at the site of the current airport, then a small plot of land called El Rompedizo, on March 9, 1919. A Salmson 2A aircraft touched down after searching for a place to land 100 years ago. The location was later chosen as the site of Malaga Airport due to the landing. Saturday’s ceremony saw one Piper Warrior III plane and a Cessna 182 recreate the first flight. Pilots set off from Francazal in
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France at the same time as aviators did 100 years before. The firefighters’ water greeting was repeated for an easyJet flight from Liverpool, the first commercial aircraft to land on Saturday.
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raise awareness about climate change. Torrox man Manuel Calvo, aged 52, will travel to the Arctic in April for the fifth consecutive year to carry out the challenge with just 16 dogs for company. Calvo told Spanish media he anticipates temperatures of around minus 30 degrees as he travels from Qaanaaq, Greenland, to Cape Isabella, Canada. The adventurer, who previously worked as a diver in the Spanish navy, will leave Malaga for Greenland, where he
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Traffickers foiled A SHIPMENT of 150 kilos of cocaine destined for Mallorca was discovered hidden in a solvent recovery machine, allegedly scuppering the plans of a Colombian gang known as Los Pachenca. The Guardia’s organised crime squad had been liaising with Colombian police for five months and were reportedly alerted to the fact that the group planned to transport the drugs to the island via the Netherlands. Acting on information provided, raids were carried out. Mobile phones were impounded and the Guardia Civil discovered that the cocaine was to be despatched from Colombia inside pieces of metal. The police in Colombia were notified and duly inspected the machine which was in a container. It transpired they had in fact infiltrated the gang, observing them for three months before making their move last week. Thirty-nine people have so far been arrested and almost €800,000, the proceeds from the sale of drugs, has also been seized.
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Tax Agency VAT plans THE director general of Spain’s Tax Agency said officials are mulling a points-based VAT (IVA) system to certify compliant companies and allow them to avoid the rate on overseas purchases. Jesus Gascon said the criteria for the proposed system would include adherence to a code of good practice, transparency and making VAT payments without incident. He was speaking at the Thompson Reuters Foundation’s Tax Compliance Congress. Gascon said the deductions on overseas purchases would allow companies to pass savings onto consumers.
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€45.6 billion
THE total amount Spanish employers would have to spend to bring women’s salaries in line with those of men, according to the auditing firm PwC’s Women in Work index.
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Firms join work code
Business concerns TAXATION, the general economic outlook, regulations and demand were among the factors which negatively impacted Spanish businesses in 2018, according to a National Institute of Statistics (INE) survey of companies. The INE’s poll found that taxation was the leading concern, with 25.3 per cent of firms saying it was the factor which had the biggest negative impact on companies. Economic conditions during 2018 came second. It was cited as the leading negative factor by 24 per cent of companies. Taxation was of particular concern to
By Joe Gerrard firms in the construction, transport and hospitality sectors, while economic conditions were cited most by industrial and financial companies. It was also listed as the chief concern among small firms employing 10 workers or less. It was followed by regulations with 22.7 per cent, defaults with 21.5 per cent and the level of demand for goods and services at 21.2 per cent. Other factors cited by businesses were legal costs, input costs, the availability of capital, human resources and the labour market.
Infrastructure and a lack of equipment came last. They were cited by 8.6 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively. A total of 51.1 per cent of the companies surveyed said demand for their products was the most important factor to drive their growth. It was followed by economic conditions at 36.4 per cent, and regulations at 33.2 per cent. The impact of court costs, a lack of equipment and infrastructure were considered the least important factors for increasing companies’ growth capacity. The INE polled businesses from all sectors of the Spanish economy over a two-week period for the survey.
A TOTAL of 16 Spanish companies have signed up to a new code which pledges them to improve access to senior management roles for female employees. The firms have joined the Spanish Association of Executives and Directors’s (EJE & CON) Code of Good Practices for the Management of Talent and Improvement of Competitiveness. Airbus, Autogrill Iberia, Bankia, Caternon, CLH, Enagas, Everis, Grupo GSS, HC Clover PS, Iferma, Mediapost Spain, Metlife, Norgine, Organizacion Red de Mentoring de España, Reale Seguros, Red Electrica all joined.
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Governor’s new post THE Bank of Spain’s governor Pablo Hernandez de Cos has been appointed chairman of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision which will see him oversee the global regulatory body while continuing his current job.
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CHANCE: Brexit could boost trade. THE head of Spain’s Foreign Trade Institute (ICEX) said Brexit provides an opportunity to move into other overseas export markets, boosting economic activity. Maria Peña said Brexit had caused a lot of concern for the prospects of Spanish trade given that Britain is an ‘enormously important’ export market. But Britain’s withdrawal from the EU could give Spain the chance to move into other mar-
kets, allowing for Spanish economic activity to be better distributed. “Our foreign export sector has been reinforced in recent years and that is now bearing fruit meaning we can weather the storm of Brexit,” Peña said. Spain has been able to stave off economic slowdowns seen elsewhere in Europe, but dampening growth in China would affect it, the head of ICEX added.
THE Portobello Capital equity firm has sold its controlling stake in the Iberconsa fishery company to the US-based venture capital company Platinum Equity which is set to take over the stake in the Galicia-based firm later this year.
Bond offer S PA I N ’ S Tr e a s u r y h a s i s sued more than €4 billion in bonds, with five-year bonds worth more than €1 billion issued with an interest of around 0.15 per cent, down from almost 0.17 per cent at the last sale on February 21.
Equality innovation boost COMPANIES which promote gender equality are more innovative and creative, according to a new report. The Accenture consultancy’s Getting to Equal study found equality was a bigger driver for innovation than a company’s size, demographic make-up, sector or its geographic location. The report was released to coincide with Interna-
tional Women’s Day last Friday. The report stated: “The achievement of an egalitarian culture is not only an ethical imperative, but a business priority.” The study found that Spanish companies who promote equality and diversity can increase their creative capacities to seven times higher than firms which do not.
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10.47 ▲ 33.03% 0.66 ▲ 30.84% 4.06 ▲ 18.52% 6.12 ▲ 18.11% 1.49 ▲ 17.01% 0.27 ▲ 13.30% 1.04 ▲ 13.27% 0.63 ▲ 12.30% 2.01 ▲ 11.30% 0.45 ▲ 10.79% 0.36 ▲ 9%
Altimmune, Inc. $ 2.88 China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc.$ 3.18 Great Elm Capital Group, Inc. $ 3.81 JMU Limited $ 2.22 Translate Bio, Inc. $ 7.95 AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 11.29 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. $ 12.48 T2 Biosystems, Inc. $ 2.62 National Beverage Corp. $ 58.27 Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 5.39 TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. $ 15.64
1.66 ▼ 36.56% 1.27 ▼ 28.54% 0.94 ▼ 19.79% 0.53 ▼ 19.27% 1.89 ▼ 19.21% 2.43 ▼ 17.71% 2.57 ▼ 17.08% 0.52 ▼ 16.56% 10 ▼ 14.65% 0.88 ▼ 14.04% 2.38 ▼ 13.21%
DXP Enterprises, Inc. Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Upland Software, Inc. Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Selecta Biosciences, Inc. Energy Recovery, Inc. Calithera Biosciences, Inc. Funko, Inc. Vaccinex, Inc. Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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SPAIN’S prime minister has vowed to tackle what he claimed was worsening wages and working conditions in companies in the socalled ‘gig economy’ if he wins the upcoming general election. Pedro Sanchez said he would introduce regulations on firms including Uber, Cabify, Deliveroo and Glovo if his ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) takes power following Sunday April 28’s vote. He was speaking to Labour Ministry and trade union officials. “It is crucial to extend labour regulations and social protection to new forms of business. These businesses cannot be allowed to degrade wages and conditions under the false appearance of modernity,” Sanchez said. It comes as several court rulings, including one in favour of Telepizza delivery drivers, have set precedents on how labour law will apply to such firms. The gig economy refers to companies which employ workers as freelancers, which usually means lower wages and little-to-no social benefits.
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Experiences push SPANISH department store chain El Corte Ingles has drawn up plans to put gyms, beauty centres and spas in its outlets to tackle rising competition from online retailers. Senior company figures said they were aiming to offer more experiences to customers to differentiate the firm from sites such as Amazon. It comes as an agreement reached in December with La Liga to feature football experience spaces in its stores has already drawn more than 87,000 extra visitors, company figures showed. Arsenio de la Vega, Sales Director at El Corte Ingles, said the company had to give customers a reason to visit stores given that they could buy products online from home. “In the past we relied on having products which others did not sell and giving a personalised service to
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LOOKING AHEAD: El Corte Ingles is seeking ways to compete against online retailers. clients and on attracting international brands exclusively, but this has now fallen short,” de la Vega said. “The goal now is for customers to come to our stores to do more things than buy. “Any establishment now needs to offer experiences which the internet cannot,”
the director added. De la Vega’s comments come as the first gym opened in an El Corte Ingles store in Valencia City. It is managed by fitness company New Balance. The company already has five spas, more than 200 health and beauty centres
and around 400 food and drinks venues across its branches. “We have 94 stores which were weak at one point and they are now offering unique services. We know that offering experiences is the way to grow,” de la Vega said.
DXC TECHONOLGY, an information technology solutions company founded in 2017 which employs more than 5,500 workers in Spain, has joined the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE) following approval from the body’s board of directors.
Industry deal THE Spanish Federation of Food and Beverage Industries (FIAB) and the Spanish Export Credit Insurance Company (CESCE) risk management firm have signed a deal to provide companies in the sector with strategies to boost their competitiveness.
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FEATURE
Weapons of persuasion
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AFTER watching the recent documentary on Michael Jackson, I truly do wish he were still alive. Were his present-day accusers able to confront him in a court of law and give the sort of evidence we saw on the recent documentary Leaving Neverland, then Jackson would most definitely have spent the rest of his miserable life behind bars. Before all the diehard fans (whose bruised egos will NEVER let them admit that their chosen idol could commit such atrocities) begin screaming their hysterical dissent; consider this: what would your opinion be if you’d just heard that creepy, 50-year-old ‘Fred Smith,’ who lives in the next street, had admitted to sleeping with children, some as young as seven, over the past 20 years or more? You’d be calling for the removal of his head and testicles, that’s what. And you would be 100 per cent correct. Why then should you blindly accept these actions as the ‘norm’ from another individual, merely because he is a talented personality who can dance and sing? Michael Jackson followed all the traits of the classic paedophile. Pick your victim. Ingratiate yourself with the family (à la Rolf Harris) and then slowly but surely earn their trust and friendship. (How easy Jackson would have
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PERSUASIVE: Jackson used his fame to dupe children and their parents. found this, with his wealth and fame as his weapons of persuasion). When you have accomplished this, very carefully begin to separate the victim from the jurisdiction of their parents. Once alone with your target you can then begin to concentrate on what your intentions truly are. And quite frankly what chance does a little innocent have
against such a devious adversary - a family friend who their parent trusted and loved? My heart went out to these two haunted and utterly screwed up young men. Desperately trying to get their lives back together and create normal relationships. Trying to dispel the guilt that their abnormal relations with Jackson could possibly have been their own fault.
Admitting that they loved him, and still did. Confessing to their families, fully aware that in doing so they would destroy their parents in the knowledge that they had been duped into making catastrophic mistakes in their children’s upbringing. Ah, I hear from those who are still not convinced. What about all the other children who swore he never touched them, even though they too shared his bed? Well of course he didn’t, that was his devious ploy. He had already groomed his chosen sex objects. The other children were ‘beards.’ Especially actor Macaulay Culkin. What better high-profile vindicator could you have than this young, attractive and popular film star, swearing you never laid a hand on him? And just how do all you doubters think this obviously highly sexed individual was getting his rocks off over all those years? Celibacy? Ha! I hope these two young men get a fortune from Jackson’s estate. At least it’ll keep it out of the hands of his money grabbing family and lawyers. This despicable individual had already paid one victim $20 million to keep him quiet. Let’s hope these two broken families get a great deal more. Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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Ad blockers? You may break the internet, warns Terence Kennedy THE internet - like magazines - is essentially a device to get us to read advertising. Or so marketers thought until a few years ago. Then an unforeseen thing happened; ad blockers. They started small on computers in the mid-90’s, then grew, and grew. Exasperated by a profusion of pop-ups, flashing banner ads, superimposed videos, in-your-face messages and seriously unsubtle selling, some 30 per cent of internet users now employ ad-blockers on their devices, rising to more than 40 per cent among the young. Smartphone ad blocking has more than doubled in just four years. Granted, many online marketers brought it on themselves, pushing their ads ever harder, higher, and louder, swamping our screens until finally we cried ‘Enough!’ The people have spoken, hallelujah; but in doing so, might we ultimately ‘break’ the internet we now take so much for granted? The one where we now expect content and
information to be largely free for the taking? It’s obviously not from the goodness of their hearts or social philanthropy, that the corporate world spends gazillions on websites and all the gubbins it takes to get them onto our screens. They need to sell us stuff, and if they can’t, something’s got to give. But spoiled by years of ‘free,’ users are showing a stubborn reluctance to pay. Those brave souls (notably news sites) who have
moved their content behind socalled ‘paywalls’ have taken a massive hit, and for many that’s just not sustainable. Even the world’s most ad-driven techno giant Google was forced to capitulate; for the past year or so its Chrome browser - the world’s most popular - has had an ad blocker built in, with others following suit. Lest we think of the early ad blocking pioneers as online knights in shining armour, their business
models have not been squeakyclean. Many pressed companies to pay them to ‘whitelist’ their sites by default, in a modern take on the venerable protection racket. Those of us who do block ads either actively through an independent ad blocker, or passively because it comes built in with our browser, now regularly face pleas from sites we visit to ‘unblock’ their ads if we want to continue. Some folks will take the time and trouble, some won’t know how, and some will simply back out and move on. It’s hard to see this ending well without a radical rethink on both sides, and a technical arms race between advertisers and ad blockers. Bill Gates predicted early on that the internet represented the future of advertising. But marketing Guru Maurice Saatchi worried that advertising could actually be killed by the internet. Power to the people: for once it’s actually our call.
IF you do decide to ad-block, current browsers like Chrome or Opera enable it automatically, by default. Others like Firefox need optional add-ons. Ad blockers are generally free ‘extensions’ for browsers. The most popular include AdBlock Plus, AdBlock (no relation), AdBlocker Ultimate, uBlock Origin and 1Blocker. But blocking simply everything is really not a good way to go. Blockers let you ‘whitelist’ sites you favour, usually through an icon in the browser address bar which can simply be clicked and it’s done. In the meantime we all need to agree a middle way; a degree of advertising we can tolerate, in exchange for the internet’s wealth of free stuff. It’s either that, or the latest industry fightback tool; adblock killers. Followed by, what, ad-block killer killers?
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Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
GOOD morning class. No talking at the back, please. I’d like to begin with a moan. Did you read about the Oxford college who served an octopus terrine at dinner one evening, which left a first-year student upset because she hadn’t encountered octopus before? Whereupon the college instantly banned it. Now, why should a dish be removed from menus just because a student was upset? I’m only amazed that, like any weedy millennial, she didn’t squeal, drop it, call the fire brigade and then go into therapy to cope with the PTSD. The same Oxford students then voted to ban Halal and Kosher meat. So, this year’s grads aren’t going to be much cop at any job requiring overseas travel. Unless that is, they take enough tofu sandwiches to tide them over. I think I’ll pour myself a large Scotch and lie down in a cool, dark room. Letting snowflakes dictate menus is like putting someone in charge of a blood bank despite knowing he’s changed his name from Count Dracula. Or being trapped in a lift for a week with David Cameron (or, worse, Tony Blair). All this ‘snowflakes getting upset’ nonsense makes you wonder how their future
Please don’t call us snowflakes or we’ll cry UPSET STUDENT: Octopus terrine dinner was served in an Oxford college.
employers will address their need not to be upset. I’ve various scenarios running through my mind, and conclude that a lack of enthusiasm and preparedness for - and experience in dealing with - upsetting or stressful situations could fatally torpedo their career prospects.
Medicine, nursing, the law, social work, firefighting, the military, teaching, human resources, customer relations, air crew, veterinary work, etc, forget it! What is it with students today? If they’re not being upset or offended, they’re reconsidering their gender, moaning about equality, pulling down statues, renaming buildings, banning clapping, having PTSD, campaigning against the wrong kind of lavatory doors... Recently, I wrote that I sometimes think I’ve been abducted in my sleep and, on awakening, find myself on the planet Vacuousa orbiting the star Stupidopia. OK, I’ll add to that this week; I’m on the planet MillenialSnowflakia orbiting the star Gormlessia. Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code,’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99/£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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Fees to be legal? We are a group of homeowners caught up in the ‘illegal’ housing problem. The boundaries have been changed, and we are told that the properties are now legal. However, our town hall are asking the homeowners to pay fees which the developers should have paid but didn’t when we purchased our houses. The charges include things like architects’ fees and subdivision costs. My question is: Are we, the homeowners liable for these costs when we have already paid the full price for our properties? Also, is there a time limit on these debts after which they become null and void? We are approaching 15 years since purchasing our houses. MH (by e-mail)
In general, all expenses involved in David Searl making ‘illegal’ You and the Law houses into ‘legal’ houses in Spain are charged to the homeowners, even though it seems unfair. Also, it is true many types of debt in Spain expire after 15 years, but not in this case. We are supposing the developers and builders of your homes are no longer in business so they cannot be sued for any unpaid charges.
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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THE judge who last month upheld an appeal to halt Francisco Franco’s exhumation from the Valle de los Caidos explained his position long before. The Historical Memory Law ‘represents the thirst for revenge on the part of the defeated,’ he maintained in a 2007 magazine article. The Historical Memory Law, passed in 2007 during Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s first term as president, recognises the victims of both Civil War bands, gives rights to victims and the descendants of victims during the Civil War and Francisco Franco’s post-war dictatorship, while formally condemning his regime. Despite its good intentions, the Historical Memory Law still rankles with some descendants of some victors. The old claim that there are two Spains has not been laid to rest along with the old dictator who still lies in state in the Valle de Los Caidos. On the contrary, it’s no myth and it’s alive and occasionally it kicks as well.
Alone on a tandem AS a thoroughly modern father, Podemos leader Pablo Casado must be kicking himself for taking paternity leave with so much going
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Alive and kicking FRANCISCO FRANCO: Still alive in Valle de los Caidos.
on. The latest CIS rankings put Unidos Podemos, the Podemos-Izquierda Unida alliance, on 17 per cent and level pegging with Ciudadanos. Not bad, but not what the party wants just now, and it is waiting for the Iglesias effect to kick in. His political and sentimental partner Irene Montero is doing her best without him but despite her innovative feminism - she invented the unnecessary, incorrect and anti-mellifluous portavoza for spokeswoman - she is curiously ineffectual and colourless without Iglesias by her side. It takes two to tango and it needs two to make progress on a tandem, too.
More harm than good THE Madrid trial for rebellion, sedition and misappropriation of public funds of 12 members of the previous Catalan government grinds on. We know now that the Basque Region’s president Javier Urkullu tried unsuccessfully to mediate with his Catalan counterpart Carles Puigdemont. Giving evidence as a witness during the Proces trial, Urkullu stated that Mariano Ra-
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joy, then president of the Spanish government, wanted to avoid applying Article 155 of the Constitution which would suspend the region’s autonomous status. Not so Rajoy’s successor at the head of the Partido Popular, Pablo Casado who wants to apply it permanently and more harshly. Presumably Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera would not be averse to this, either, as his views are flexible on most issues except Cataluña. He was venomously critical of Pedro Sanchez’s failed attempts at dialogue which, as a Catalan viscerally opposed to independence, he interprets as weakness. Casado and Rivera increasingly give the impression that they are as fanatically opposed to rationality and mediation as the Catalan separatists.And ultimately, they are capable of inflicting as much harm to the region they want to save.
Surprise! Surprise! HIGH-RANKING members of the extremely conservative Vox party have been meeting members of Donald Trump’s administration in Washington. “We have similar ideas,” said Ivan Espinosa de los Monteros, Vox’s vice-secretary for International Relations. Who would ever have guessed it?
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Barry Duke THERE’S an interesting Internet resource called Numbeo, which allows one to make a variety of comparisons between world cities. One can check out the differences in, for example, costs of living, property prices, quality of life and the like. I homed in on crime, and compared Spain’s capital with the UK’s; and was far from surprised to learn that Madrid is by far the safer city. It has a safety scale of 67.38 as opposed to London’s 48.08. Madrid’s crime index stands at 32.68, while London’s is 51.92. What prompted me to research crime statistics was the wide coverage given mainly in UK tabloids to a recent incident in Benidorm in which two doormen were stabbed - thankfully not fatally - at the Beachcomber bar. Two young Brits were arrested in connection with the attack. After I expressed my fury on Facebook, saying: ‘Brits bringing their knife crime culture to my home town. Disgusting!’ Someone I know well Andy Mansell - promptly berated me, saying ‘The UK tabloids are engaging in an awful lot of unwarranted ‘Benidorm bashing’ at the moment and
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INDIAN RESIDENCY: Shin Yalog is happy to leave the UK now. you’re helping to fuel it.’ I explained that was never my intention, and wholly agreed with him that the focus of the gutter-press on one very rare instance of violence in Benidorm was utterly unjustified, given the shocking levels of crime in the UK. While knife crime does receive wide
coverage, by and large the tabloids appear to be playing down a dramatic increase of racist and xenophobic attacks which have occurred in the UK since Brexit. Of course, not all publications are guilty. As far back as July 2017, the Independent wrote: ‘Hate crimes involving racial and religious discrimination
have soared at an unprecedented rate since the Brexit vote, prompting warnings that minority groups feel more vulnerable than ever. ‘Police figures show incidents surged by 23 per cent in the 11 months after the EU referendum, compared with the same period the previous year, marking an unparalleled rise.’
Since then, it’s gotten a whole lot worse, but it’s being left mainly to social media to reveal the extent of the disgusting treatment many people are having to endure. Take the case of Shin Yalog, a British-born Indian who has chosen to leave the UK. He recently posted a picture of himself on Facebook holding his new Indian residency. He said he was sick to the back teeth of being told to ‘f*** off home Paki’ since the Brexit vote. ‘So, I’m now super proud to say I have been granted Indian residency. Or to put it in language the Brexit racists understand; this ‘Paki’ is “f***ing off.’ Rather than manufacture horror stories about foreign resorts such as Benidorm, the tabloids should instead be picking up on cases like this, and make clear to their readers that what they most need to fear is the fanaticism, prejudice and intolerance which has taken root like Japanese knotweed on their very own turf. But this they won’t do, because they are the ones who have done the most to poison public attitudes towards people they’ve cruelly chosen to caricature as interlopers. If Hitler were alive today, he’d be rubbing his hands with glee.
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Off balance Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I HAVE an app on my phone which allows me to check my phone bill; usage of data etc. It was in Spanish, all I had to do was click on the app and all my info is there, but yesterday it asked me for my password and then wouldn’t let me in. I tried it half a dozen times but it wouldn’t allow me access? Why? Because it needs updating and I can’t update it because it’s Spanish. I have an iPhone and my account is in the UK store. I went to the UK site and they don’t have that app in their store, so I tried to change to the Spanish app store and it wouldn’t let me. Now, this must have changed because how did I get it on there in the first place? So, I called the helpline and tried to find out if they could help, being a helpline and all. After all the BS pleasantries we got on to the question in hand. To cut to the chase, yes, I can change my stores except no, I can’t. Why? Because I have a credit balance, so the helpline sug-
gested I spent my balance then changed stores, downloaded the update then changed it back. The only problem is, I have £100 balance, but that’s never going to be spent just to update an app. I thanked him and got the obligatory question; ‘Is there anything else I can help you with?’ I was tempted to ask what he had actually helped me with but I didn’t. Simple things can be so complicated sometimes. Controversial subject, I know, but honestly is it fair that if you are a 6ft 3in, 200pound transgender female, you should be able to compete in female-only sporting events? The reason I put the question like that, is because I don’t see any petite, dainty, transgender women competing. Again, I must emphasise, I am not transphobic or any other phobic, but you must be allowed to ask a question or have an opinion. Women and those running all-female competitions and sporting events need to ask themselves whether they are willing to allow other female competitors to be marginalised and prevented from fully succeeding and competing on an equal footing with other females; all in support of a social justice agenda. Many, many famous sports people - male and female - are asking the same question.
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I JUST read your article concerning the killing of cats. The same thing happened with five of my cats some time ago. I went to the vet and told them after I was sure they were poisoned and they advised me to go to the council and ask for Seprona, which is the animal safety dept (of the Guardia Cicil). They advised me if it happened again to leave the cat where it is, do not move it. They will then come with a sniffer dog which is capable of sniffing out where the poison came from. With me it never happened again so I did not use it but perhaps this is a possibility to find out who is responsible for this. Hope you succeed with this, it is so painful. Alexi Kruyt Editor’s note: This letters refers to our Costa Del Sol (Issue 1757) front page about cats being poisoned on an urbanisation in Andalucia.
Health care concerns READING the March 10 Sunday Telegraph, the UK government placed an advert saying that after March 29 UK nationals should buy travel insurance when visiting Europe as, presumably, the EHIC will no longer apply. I am a Spanish resident (with Spanish Health card) and my concern is what is the situation if I now travel to Germany, France or Italy or indeed UK? Should I now buy travel insurance? Graham Mills Editor’s note: While no-one knows exactly what will happen after Brexit, UK nationals resident and working in Spain and paying into the Spanish Social Security system should be able to access health care throughout the EU via the EHIC. At the moment it is not known how UK pensioners resident in Spain will be affected. The UK Embassy says bi-lateral talks to resolve issues such as these are well under way.
Holiday choice IF after Brexit the Spanish follow the deeply unpopular French President Macron in the threat of huge queues at passport control, British people will just holiday elsewhere next year. Michael Hill
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MARCHES: Women joined massive rallies around Spain.
Standing up for their rights! I HAVE to say, having witnessed the ‘strikes’ and marches to mark last Friday’s International Women’s Day that the Spanish have really taken it to their hearts! All the major cities were heaving with women protesting against gender violence and inequality, as well as just coming together in solidarity. It is such a shame that women need to do this - but given the high levels of gender violence in Spain and the numbers of women killed at the hands of their partners, I am proud that women have decided to make a stand. Now, will men please take note! Emily Jones
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I recently booked an ‘economy’ hire car for a long weekend, pick up Friday, return on Monday, so four days. For this I paid the grand total of £9 for a very nice Skoda Fabia. Yes, nine pounds. This is by no means the first time I have stumbled across a bargain like this on a car hire comparison website. I once hired a car for five weeks in February for £42. This particular one was from Niza Cars at Malaga Airport and everything was extremely smooth, no problems at all. So hiring a car is not always a nightmare…. Angus
LAST Friday saw hundreds of thousands of women protest in towns and cities across Spain on International Women’s Day, showing that the backlash against a male-dominated society continues unabated. A general strike called on women both in the workplace and in the home to down tools. ‘If we stop, the world stops,’ was their motto. The eyes of Spain and the world were certainly on those striking against ongoing gender inequality, including on pay gaps and the representation of women in senior business roles. Women are paid 22.8 per cent less than men on average for doing the same work when tax credits are taken into account, according to the Fedea economic research institute. Data from companies shows 18 per cent of board directors are female. Researchers from Pompeu Fabra University also found that while 10.4 per cent of men who apply for a job get an interview, only 7.7 per cent of women do. But women sought to address more than inequality in the workplace. Protesters were demanding that Spain confronts a toxic ‘maschismo’ masculinity that has seen three women killed since International Women’s Day. A total of 47 women died in proven or alleged gender violence-related attacks in 2018. The backlash against this is not only emerging on the streets. A play about the La Manada (Wolfpack) sex assault case shows these issues are now entering mainstream debates and culture. They will stay there until equality is achieved.
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Brits in Benidorm wreck hotel room and get banned from flight home And you wonder why the spanish don’t like us???? REALLY?? Tristan British ‘tourists’… mein Gott Pablo
Fine for anti-feminist ‘Hitler’ bus in Spain Wonder if they’ll protest so hard on International Men’s Day on November 19? Fascists. Kally
OFF ROAD: Almost 10,000 drivers reported in ONE WEEK after ‘large vehicle’ safety clampdown in Spain Excellent news, but it begs the question - why does it take a campaign to do it, what happens now the week is over? PM
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BOOMING: €178 billion tourism spend at heart of Spanish economy And that is just tourism. Now add the expats from northern Europe, and see how much we bring into Spain. PM
Paradise Pools and Gardens Looks like you provide a great service! We also provide a similar service based in Marbella.
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‘POLITICIANS come and go but governments go on forever’ Astonishingly, I agree with most of Leapy’s article on this occasion. I am looking just now at a graph in a BBC news item showing the percentages of English local authority schools in deficit in recent years. In 2018 it was 30.3 per cent. This is because English schools are being so underfunded by the Tory government that nearly a third of them
are now in deficit. Spending per pupil has fallen by 8 per cent in real terms since 2010 while hard pressed parents are being asked by head teachers to provide money for school books and even for roof repairs! Now here’s the thing, Tory politicians actually think it suits their purposes to keep the masses less well educated than they should be. After all if you are a well educated privately schooled Tory government minister, this makes it easier to pull the wool over the eyes of your electorate. Or so the thinking goes. So Tories always cut state education funds. Always. Where their thought processes fall down though, is that many of the problems facing our society today are partly caused by that poorer education. There are many other factors at work of course, but poor education is one of the largest contributory factors towards the ever increasing wealth gap between rich and poor. This leads to widespread unrest in our society. It feeds criminality. It feeds knife crime. It feeds uneducated hate crime. Fortunately for me, I come from Scotland where things are a bit different. Knife crime there, for example, is going down while it is soaring upwards in England. This is partly because Tory cuts in education and social services are partly offset by additional funding from the Scottish government. Scotland’s more caring approach is paying off. Unfortunately the English don’t have that option - not as long as the Tories are in power. And I don’t fancy their chances with the current Labour party either! Leapy’s right this time. Politicians and the wealthy ruling classes have us in their grip, and there is nothing we can do about it. Austerity sucks. Brian
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arrested on a beach in Boston for wearing a one-piece swimming costume. *** Designer Ralph Lauren’s real name is Ralph Lifshitz. *** Harry Winston was the designer of the world’s most expensive pair of shoes, with ruby red slippers selling for $3 million (€2.66 million). *** Napoleon invented buttons on shirt sleeves after his
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It is difficult to avoid repeating mistakes made in the past. Your approach to certain situations has not changed and therein lies the problem. Someone who blames you for a mistake shows ignorance but that does not make it less upsetting.
Who is trying to push you into a corner? Maybe it is being done so subtly that you have not even noticed. Who wants a decision from you? Appear to take pressure lightly and not give in to an irritation. There is some jealousy this week but refuse to be drawn into petty matters..
The United Kingdom briefly ran a Cones Hotline for three years from 1992 after Prime Minister John Major brought in the service. Members of the public were encouraged to call in if they saw traffic cones in the road for no apparent reason. The service was dropped after receiving very few calls.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A rather slow start to the week leads you to feel bored but be assured that the weekend will be far from dull. A recent conversation or correspondence with an old friend leads to unexpected contact.
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CONE PHONE: The public were encouraged to report out-of-place cones.
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Everything on the home front is emphasised and there will be a flurry of activity. Get others involved in any changes. Work in the garden or painting is much more enjoyable and half the work if you enlist the help of someone you get on well with.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When discussing a holiday with others, be aware that agreement is not always easily met. Although you are not inclined to compromise, it is necessary to go with the majority decision. Patience is thin on the ground at the moment, but try not to overreact.
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After the 24th it is much easier to see the path ahead. This is particularly true of a financial situation, so there's no sense in fussing until you understand what needs to be done. Someone who has in the past been unco-operative is more flexible. You wonder at this and try to see an ulterior motive, but it is most likely that they have seen the error of their past actions. Is it possible for you to take them on trust?
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Your attention is needed on more than one front, and
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some decisions are at odds with your personal thoughts and attitudes. Being reminded that 'business is business' does nothing to relieve your conscience. You may have to upset someone by telling the truth, which may affect your longer-term finances but do you really have any choice?
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Are you willing to take a risk on someone who has let you down before? Looking into their recent past is likely to tip the balance. What you find shows clearly if there has been a change of heart on their part or if they are trying to pull the wool over your eyes.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) A disagreement with a friend upsets you but is short-lived. To avoid such a situation in the future, look at how you should have dealt with it. There is always something to know that guides us to a better position. It will make you smile that someone has taken you for a fool because you have the last laugh.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A great feeling of joy comes over you more than once in the week ahead. Your inner child has been set free, and this is likely to be because of recent restrictions, which are now lifted. Do not feel guilty about this because it is a choice that will serve you well in the future. Right now, things may seem like a bit of an effort for small reward.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Travel arrangements may have to be changed at the last minute. Do not fret, however, because success is more likely at the end of the month. During a dream, or when reading a book, an idea comes to you. Can this really make a difference to your future? You may need to act quickly to start a new project but progress will require patience.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The need to plan ahead is frustrating when you know exactly what ought to be going on. Patience is something that you need to cultivate, or you risk upsetting someone close. Spending time with a colleague makes you realise how good things could be, but a lot of effort is involved. Pushing ahead does not guarantee results.
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Across 1 Fish bone ultimately reveals secret message (4) 3 Very cold poles for birds (8) 9 Fine weather forecast? Fear it’s wrong (3,4) 10 Some Minorcan child (5) 11 Check German car on back of lot (5) 12 Student doesn’t start as a paid worker (6) 14 One who has to sample various treats (6) 16 Badly slap mother and there will be some blood (6) 19 Take on equipment (6) 21 Ensemble is of a capital city (5) 24 Thick, send out East (5) 25 Stone that’s great in building (7) 26 Prophet follows country painter (8) 27 Electrical measurements On Her Majesty’s Service, initially (4) Down 1 Laid-back, heartless attempt at hospital unit (8) 2 Taken out, being old-fashioned (5) 4 Serial set in the country (6) 5 Meeker sailor kidnaps me (5) 6 Beans for athletes? (7) 7 Seen in Benares, a richlydecorated garment (4) 8 Arrest unruly French existentialist (6) 13 People who run things possibly
ran games (8) 15 Quiet girl's taken on in Irish airport (7) 17 Oriental sailor is a naughty rascal (6) 18 Scanty costume a greatcoat conceals (6)
Code Breaker
20 Parts of ships looking sleek when turned round (5) 22 Trust the soccer organisation to hit out (5) 23 Hero seen in a candid old movie (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents H and 22 represents Z, so fill in H every time the figure 1 appears and Z every time the figure 22 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 Down 1 Indigestion (9) 1 Profound (4) 2 Exceed (7) 7 Mistake (5) 8 Reigns (5) 3 Gain by labour (4) 9/19 Reduction in salary (3,3) 4 Utter a sudden loud cry (6) 10 Intertwine (6) 5 Any whatever (3) 14 Harebrained (6) 6 Not functioning (6) 11 Venetian boat (7) 15 Small hotel (3) 18 Happen (5) 12 Loose Japanese robe (6) 20 Odour (5) 13 Kind of heavy jacket (6) 21 Restaurants or shops selling cooked 16 Information (4) food to be eaten elsewhere (9) 17 Prohibits (4) 19 See 9 Across
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Across 1 Guardería (7) 5 Encanto (5) 8 Válvula (5) 9 Hares (7) 10 Próximo (4) 11 To correct (8) 13 Tener miedo (6) 15 Razón (6) 18 Non-stop (3,5) 19 Encima de (4) 22 Grooves (in wood, metal etc) (7) 23 Estar de acuerdo (5) 24 Kisses (5) 25 Round (circular, spherical) (7)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Ninety (7) 2 Relajarse (5) 3 Plano (llano) (4) 4 Amarillo (6) 5 Cerezas (8) 6 Coats (garments) (7) 7 Avaro (5) 12 Miracles (8) 14 Kidneys (7) 16 Norwegian (7) 17 To tire (out) (6) 18 Fregar (5) 20 Male (5) 21 Tierra (4)
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Hexagram
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (CAMERA) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ARREAR CAMERA (10) CREASE FOURTH HITHER MATRIX METEOR MOIETY PASTOR POTENT PRETTY RESULT SCREEN SHIFTY STAYED TEETER TRAUMA VICTIM WATERY
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Carboy 2 Jockey 3 Weapon 4 Gyrate 5 Plucky 6 Eyeful 7 Rector 8 Parlay 9 Carton 10 Turtle 11 Tappet 12 Tiptoe 13 Peseta 14 Laptop 15 Kittle 16 Yearly 17 Sunlit 18 Folksy 19 Fossil.
Nonagram
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
TARGET: • Average: 26 • Good: 36
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
TARGET:
• Very good: 52 • Excellent: 68
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
Average: 15 Good: 20 Very good: 29
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Excellent: 38
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QUICK Across: 1 Beagle, 4 Slow, 8 Remainder, 9 Obey, 10 Relent, 13 Appeal, 15 Lava, 18 Carnivore, 19 Yolk, 20 Gentle.
CODE BREAKER
Down: 1 Bazooka, 2 Agree, 3 Lamb, 5 Lodge, 6/18 War cry, 7 Cider, 11 Trample, 12 Basic, 14 Peril, 16 Avert, 17 Cope.
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ENGLISH-SPANISH
Across:
Across:
1 Starved, 5 Shoal, 8 Regular, 9 Eat in, 10 Genoa, 11 Servant, 12 Sarong, 14 Caters, 17 Adapted, 19 Cults, 22 Lairs, 23 Cleaner, 24 Press, 25 Satisfy.
1 Estado, 4 Drills, 9 Trumpet, 10 Nogal, 11 Robar, 12 Mostaza, 13 Direcciones, 18 Revista, 20 Cebra, 22 Naipe, 23 Heavier, 24 Sweets, 25 Aduana.
Down:
Down:
1 Sprig, 2 Argon, 3 Villain, 4 Duress, 5 Sheer, 6 Outrage, 7 Linctus, 12 Scallop, 13 Realise, 15 Ancient, 16 Edicts, 18 Tests, 20 Lends, 21 Stray.
1 Entero, 2 Thumb, 3 Deporte, 5 Rings, 6 Luggage, 7 Saldar, 8 Stomach ache, 14 Invoice, 15 Orchard, 16 Frenos, 17 Patria, 19 Sheet, 21 Brisa.
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QUIZ: WHICH DOCTORS? 1. Doctor John Dolittle is the central character of a series of children’s books by which British author? 2. In bingo lingo which number is referred to as doctor’s orders? 3. In Australia, what is the Fremantle Doctor? 4. In which country is Boris Pasternak’s 1957 novel Doctor Zhivago principally set? 5. In which decade was the famous television drama series Dr Finlay’s Casebook first broadcast on BBC? 6. The title of which American television family drama series that aired on CBS between 1966 and 1969 is derived from the Swahili for ‘doctor’? 7. What name is often applied to spokesperson employed to give a favourable interpretation of events to the media, especially on behalf of a political party? 8. Which British pop band reached number three in the UK singles chart in 1984 with Doctor! Doctor!?
9. Which humanitarian organisation was founded in 1971, in the aftermath of the Biafra secession, by a small group of French doctors and journalists who sought to expand accessibility to medical care across national boundaries and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation? 10. Who, in 1963, was the first actor to play the part of The Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who? Not a lot of people know that… Dr Seuss (real name Theodor Seuss Geisel) was not a real doctor; he added the title ‘doctor’ while in college to lend credibility to his writings and characters and in reaction to his father’s wish that his son would get a doctorate.
Answers: 1. HUGH LOFTING, 2. NINE, 3. A cooling afternoon sea BREEZE/WIND, 4. RUSSIA, 5. 1960s (August 16, 1962), 6. DAKTARI, 7. SPIN DOCTOR, 8. THOMPSON TWINS, 9. MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS), 10. WILLIAM HARTNELL
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Bruce Willis, Actor; March 19, 64 roles in The Man Who Would Be King, A One of the most successful action film stars of all Bridge Too Far, and Educating Rita. time, Bruce Willis has appeared in a slew of hit Will.i.am, Producer; March 15, 44 movies, including The Sixth Sense, Die Hard, Pulp Known professionally as will.i.am, William James Adams Jnr is a rapper, DJ, songwriter and Fiction, and Armageddon. Willis also appeared in popular television series Moonlighting. The actor judge on television show The Voice. BestBruce Willis. was married to actress Demi Moore from 1987 to known for his work in hip-hop group The Black 2000, before marrying Emma Heming in 2009. Eyed Peas, the artist has also released four solo albums, as Michael Caine, Actor; March 14, 86 well as producing work for Justin Bieber, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus. Sir Michael Caine has been gracing cinema screens for more than 70 years, during which time he has appeared in Flavor Flav, Rapper; March 16, 60 more than 130 films. The icon, who is known for his Flavor Flav is an American musician and rapper who was London accent, shot to fame with films Zulu in 1964, and formerly a member of hip-hop group Public Enemy. Known for shouting out his catch phrases ‘Yeah, boyeee!’ The Ipcress File in 1965. He went on to appear in iconic
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.
and ‘Flavor Flav!’ during performances, the musician has since appeared in several reality television series. Kurt Russell, Actor; March 17, 68 This former child star first appeared on film aged 11 in an Elvis Presley movie before he went on to find fame in some of the world’s most-loved films, including Escape from New York, Vanilla Sky, Forrest Gump and Furious 7. Russell began a relationship with actress Goldie Hawn in the 1980s, one of Hollywood’s longest-running pairs. Queen Latifah, Actress; March 18, 49 The Golden Globe-winning actress was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2002 film Chicago and has also starred in multiple other films as well as being known for her musical work.
Word Ladder TEAR
DUET BACK
Move from the start word (TEAR) to the end word (DUET) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
Solution TEAR DEAR DEAL DUAL DUEL DUET
IN bestselling author Steven Konkoly’s latest novel, The Rescue, former CIA agent-turned-mercenary Ryan Decker ’s specialty is rescuing kidnap victims. Hired by a US senator to free her daughter from a human-trafficking ring, Decker never anticipated sabotage or that the plan could go so wrong. The hostage is killed, Decker ’s team and their families are also picked off by the Russian mafia, including Decker’s own wife and son. He is the only one left to take the fall. Ten years into his prison sentence, Decker finds himself unexpectedly freed. Suspecting another set-up, the mercenary finds help in the private investigator Harlow Mackenzie, who has evidence it may have been forces higher than the mafia that brought Decker down. Driven by a need for revenge and to prove his innocence, Decker must bring down a growing plot before it is too late.
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44 BC - Ultimate betrayal Julius Caesar, dictator of Rome, is stabbed to death by around 60 assassins in the Roman Senate. The conspiracy to kill the politician was led by former ally Marcus Junius Brutus. 461 - Saint Patrick Christian missionary, Bishop and apostle of Ireland Saint Patrick dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. 1917 - Abdication Czar Nicholas II, ruler of Russia, is forced to abdicate the throne following pressure from revolutionaries, and a government was installed in his place. 1950 - Most wanted The FBI debuts is 10 Most Wanted list in an effort to get members of the public to help find America’s most dangerous criminals. 1965 - Equal votes American president Lyndon B Johnson address a joint session of Congress encouraging law makers to create legislation allowing voting rights for all. 1985 - Kidnapped Islamic militants capture American journalist Terry Anderson in Beirut Lebanon who was working for the Associated Press. He was held hostage until 1991. 1991 - Birmingham Six British authorities released the so-called Birmingham Sixwho were accused of two IRA terrorist bombings in 1974. 2003- Iraq War The Iraq War begins when a United States-led coalition enters Baghdad.
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EVERYONE’S favourite childhood character, Mary Poppins, returns to screens 54 years after her first outing. Set in Depression-era London 25 years after the first film, a grown-up Jane and Michael Banks and Michael’s three children are visited by Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Their hero uses her magical skills, and the help of her friend Jack, to bring joy back into the family’s lives. Directed by Rob Marshall, written by David Magee, and based on the book series by PL Travers, the film follows on from the original 1964 hit. Starring Emily Blunt as Mary, and featuring a cameo from Dick Van Dyke, the film offers an all-star cast.
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Advertising Feature THE Royal Aesthetic Clinic, located in the northern part of the Costa Blanca in El Albir (Alfas del Pi), is renowned for its excellent results. It is synonymous with professionalism, innovation and avantgarde techniques, particularly in the fields of medical aesthetics, cosmetic and plastic surgery, and its pioneering methods used to treat obesity. Royal Aesthetic Clinic is dedicated to aesthetic medicine and anti-ageing therapies, including all possibilities in cosmetic surgery. Established more than 20 years ago by Dr Francisco Javier Martin, the clinic now boasts state-of-theart technology, and medical staff at the highest level who are extremely committed and highly qualified. A comprehensive and professional service is provided to all the clinic’s patients, which is backed by years of experience from its medical team. Their main objective is to give their patients a better quality of life, prolonged over time, and attenuating the ageing process,
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MEDICINE: Including all possibilities in cosmetic surgery. making them feel and look good both inside and out. These days, a person’s image is of great importance in life, since their well-being and emotional balance depend on it to a large extent. The word ‘aesthetic’ means the union of one’s inner beauty with their outer beauty, the coupling between what we feel and how we
SKINCARE offers many products which promise to hydrate, soothe or even relax us, but for an ingredient recommended by dermatologists across the world look no further than retinol. This chemical - a derivative of vitamin A - is an over-the-counter treatment shown to help speed cell turnover, tackling acne, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and skin firmness. To benefit from the ingredient, start slowly using a gentle product and incrementally building up skin tolerance to avoid symptoms of sensitivity, redness or flaking. For a full range of retinol products, including
see ourselves. Royal Clinic will help you get your ‘Aesthetica.’ Zone liposuction It is natural for the body to accumulate fat, with some parts of the body accumulating more than others, although each patient is different. For some people, this fat is very difficult to eliminate. Zone liposuction is a fantastic
way of removing accumulated fat which has been stored in a certain area of the body. It can be carried out over small or large areas or even over several different zones. This type of surgery is predominantly carried out on the abdomen, flanks, hips or legs, but it can also be done in the jowl area and on the arms, wrists and ankles.
R is for retinol serums, eye creams, neck creams and moisturisers, check out Dr Dennis Gross’s Ferulic + Retinol range (from €83.95, www.lookfantastic.es). Also containing ferulic acid - an antioxidant found in the cell walls of plants which helps to increase the efficiency of retinol - the Dermatologist-led line is aimed at all skin types, particularly mature ones.
The combination of the two ingredients promises products gentle enough to jump into daily use. For an overall exfoliation as well as a hit of retinol, try the range’s Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel (currently €78.45 for 16, www.lookfantas tic.es), which has won praise for firming skin and improving pigmentation.
The extracted fat does not grow back naturally, but if the patient does not follow a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, over time, the body can regenerate new fat cells causing the patient to regain weight. Liposuction is not recommended for patients who want to lose weight, but for those who want to lose volume. In the first few days after the intervention, weight may increase due to inflammation, but it is lost as soon as the inflammation disappears. The patient will lose weight, yet it is not possible to specify how much. For more information on zone liposuction and the other many services offered, please visit the Royal Aesthetic Clinic website. Royal Aesthetic Clinic Calle Joaquin Rodrigo 5, Local 3, 0358, El Albir, l’Alfas del Pi, Alicante Web: www.royalaesthetic.com Tel: 966 864 934 Email: info@royalaesthetic.com
Alternatively, try The Inkey List’s Retinol Serum (€9.95 for 30ml, www.druni.es), or Clinique’s Fresh Pressed Vitamin Retinol Duo (from €34.95, www.lookfantastic.es), both of which offer a dose of the anti-ageing ingredient. Whichever retinol you choose, remember to protect skin every day with at least SPF 30 (even if using the product and night), as the ingredient can increase UV sensitivity. Also, avoid layering the product with too many others, including peels or vitamin C, unless recommended by the instructions or a dermatologist.
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Non-scale victories Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach
Heavy eyelids and dark areas under your eyes? WHEN you meet a person, the first thing you see are the eyes, and in many ways the eyes are what is representing you. Because the skin under and around your eyes is very thin, signs of fine lines, and wrinkles are especially common. This can make you look and feel older than you really are. As you age, your body loses the ability to rapidly produce collagen and elastin proteins that give you that oh-so-desirable smooth skin. Over time, facial movements and hereditary factors may cause puffy eyes, age spots, dark circles and wrinkles surrounding the mouth and eye areas. For these reasons, your anti-ageing skin care regimen should always include treatment options that encourage the production of collagen and strengthen the skin. According to dermatologist Dr Vieru, a combination of various treatments is the best solution. “The three main ways to treat these wrinkles are strengthening the skin foundation itself, relaxing the muscles folding the skin, and filling volume losses,” says Dr Vieru. “We can strengthen the skin through the use of topical creams that contain ingredients like retinol, which stimulates collagen. In addition, laser improves the quality of the skin while helping to fight wrinkles. When we smile, muscles around the eyes fold the skin above it. Botox relax these muscles. So, the best approach when treating these lines is to incorporate different components.” Filler with vitamins can improve the dark colour under the eyes, and also make an improvement of heavy eyes. Botox will make the muscle where the crow’s feet are, to relax, and the lines will disappear. Many people also go for an operation on the eyelids, and this is a small and effective operation with local anaesthetic. The extra skin over the eye is removed just like removing a mole. This can be done both by laser, and a small surgery. The treatments we recommend for lines and wrinkles depend on your age, the condition of your skin and your lifestyle. It’s best to start with a free consultation, so our specialist doctor can identify any existing wrinkles, and make an individual plan together with you. For more information about Derma Clinic Spain and our monthly offers, follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Call for an appointment on: 674 255 579 Avda. del Albir 161, local 1 674 255 579 www.dermaclinicspain.com Alternatively see our Facebook page facebook.com/DermaClinicSpain
AS soon as we start any type of new eating plan, we automatically become obsessed with every single pound, ounce, kilo and gram. The temptation to hop on the scales every day can be overwhelming, and the problems with daily weighing are this: 1) Your body weight can fluctuate with water retention, and many other factors so each day can show a wildly different figure which may have settled after a week. 2) Certainly with carb cycling, your weight can show differently depending on which day you are on, be it low, moderate or high. 3) Your mood will be greatly affected by the result that morning. This can obviously go one of two ways! Non-scale victories are important. When you start carb cycling, take a ‘before’ picture, even if it’s only for your own personal use. Front, side and back view if you can.
MEASURE UP: Don’t let the scales rule your day.
Take measurements. Waist, hips, thighs and chest. These are the differences you will see the quickest; your clothes will feel looser and those love handles will start to diminish. Take progress pictures every month. Make sure you are wearing the same outfit. You’ll be amazed at the difference. One of my clients, Emily, has lost
almost 28lb/12kg but the real jaw-dropping part is her before and after pics. For personal coaching and meal plans please email me on ccforbeginners@ hotmail.com. Visit my successful Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/carbcycling forbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen.
Diagnose early signs of skin cancer with your smartphone AS we get older, our bodies change. Not only do they change in size, but lumps, bumps, moles, spots and blemishes can appear. In most cases, this is nothing to worry about, but if you are worried, it’s always best to check just to be sure. Why not start off by using one of the skin cancerdetecting apps featured below?
When it comes to an early cancer diagnosis via your smartphone, the focus currently is on signs of skin cancer. Due to the easy integration in which smartphone cameras can capture, record, and interpret potential skin abnormalities, an entire market has emerged. Leading the charge are popu-
lar apps such as SkinVision, Doctor Mole, and MoleScope, which all have similar features. First, the user captures an image of their mole with the smartphone’s camera or enhanced lens attachment. Next, each program uses advanced technology to perform tasks which analyse things such as Asymmetry, Border,
Colour, Diameter, and Evolution (ABCDE) of the mole. However, this cannot replace a full skin examination by an expert doctor. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article- 2212200/Doctor-Mole-The-smartphone-appchecks-signs-skin-cancer.html https://www.skinvision.com/
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The importance of oral health with Medcare MEDC AR E i s a p riv a te medical and dental clinic and runs alongside NHS guidelines. As such, the clinicians and staff follow the m a n y NHS h e a lth cam p a i g n s t h r o u g h th e year in order to give the mos t u p - t o - d a t e a d v ic e and i n f o r m a t i o n t o p atients. One of these campaigns is World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated every year on March 20. It is an international day to celebrate t h e b e n e f i ts o f a he a l t h y m o u t h an d to prom o t e wo r l d w id e aw a r e n e ss o f t h e i s s u es around oral health and the imp o r t a n c e o f o r a l h y gien e i n e v e r y o n e, whether old or young. The importance of good dental hygiene often gets overl o o k e d i n t o d a y ’s busy lifestyle. However, negle c t i n g y o u r o ra l health could lead to receding gums, bad breath and even tooth loss. Fo r t u n a t e l y, Me d ca re patients are all offered an initial free dental exami-
SMILE: Boost your confidence. nation with the dentist! In this appointment, you can have a full check-up, including the soft tissue (to check for any signs of oral cancer) and if any future treatment is required you will be given a quotation. Medcare’s dental team, led by British dentist Tim Holt, offers all manner of dental treatments, from check-ups and cleans to straightening, implants and whitening.
The tooth w hite ning tre a tme nt is e s pe c ia lly popular in the run-up to summer. There are in-clinic or home kit options to choose from. The process offers great results and the in-clinic treatment is only carried out by experienced clinicians in a safe way. Currently teeth whitening is just €195 for the inclinic treatment! Just this week, David had
Feel great, exfoliate ONE of the facts of getting older is cell renewal - the process whereby dead skin cells are naturally replaced with newer, healthier ones - begins to slow. This process, which takes an average of two weeks as babies, three to four weeks as teens, and between 30 and 90 days in adulthood, is what helps give skin its youthful, healthy appearance. While some dead skin cells are naturally sloughed off during the day, the ones which do get left behind can block pores, leading to oiliness, blemishes, and an uneven complexion. To give your body a helping hand experts advise using an exfoliator two to three times a
week, such as Ayumi’s Turmeric and Bergamot Body Scrub (£6.99/€8.15 for 200ml from www.ayumi.co.uk). For an exfoliant with added moisturising benefits, check out Karmameju, a Danish brand whose salt scrubs (from €14 for
50ml from www.karmame ju.com) contain Himalayan salt to remove dead skin cells, as well as plant oils to moisturise. For a scrub which can be used on the face and body, try French natural brand Terre de Mars (www.terredemars.com).
his teeth whitened and said how much more confident he felt to smile now, compared to before when his teeth were discoloured. A boost in confidence is the main benefit which patients state after the procedure , a nd of c ours e , a brighter smile! A s w e ll a s the te e th whitening, dental implants are also very popular, and are excellent value from just €995 each! M e dc a re a ls o offe rs some great discounts to patients who decide to become members. A yearly me mbe rs hip only c os ts €95 and with this you will re c e ive re duc tions in many dental treatments, a nd othe r inc e ntive s through the year. You will a ls o re c e ive a re duc e d consultation fee to see the GP, Dr Hussain. To book an appointment to see the dentist, or the GP at Medcare, call 966 860 258 or e ma il doc tors@medcarespain.com. Open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00.
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Make your New Home ‘winter friendly’ with Neater Heater EVERY year thousands of expats realise their dream as they buy their ‘Place in the Sun.’ Living in Spain can be liberating for them as they adapt to the more relaxing, laid back lifestyle. What very few people w a r n t h e m a b o u t , h o w e v e r, i s the winter! Most Spanish houses are not built with winter in mind, and most hardy northern Europeans think ‘How bad could it be?’ To which the answer is: ‘Pretty bad!’ Over 10 years ago Richard and Tony were in the same situation. Having recently moved to Spain, they were fruitlessly looking for a decent home heating solution for their two families when, by chance, Tony discovered a Norwegian convector
heater that was unavailable in Spain. Already using electric heaters, Tony was amazed at the efficiency of the Norwegian heaters, joking that it was now costing him less to keep his family warm than it had been costing to keep them cold! A general lack of insulation means that Spanish homes can be like an ice block once the sun goes down at night, and the chattering of teeth from frozen new expats can be heard like cicadas! However, you need not despair, the solution is at hand, and you do not need to re-invent the wheel. The real secret of these heaters is the computer-age technology in the form of ex-
truded aluminium in the construction of the heating element. This material and the design creates a huge surface area for heat transfer, which means more air can be heated for less cost. Neater Heaters use convection principles and are designed so that the electricity you put into the heater is converted to heat as cheaply as possible. When you turn on the heater the element warms up rapidly and heats the air around it, this air rises and draws more cold air into the heater. Because the element is extremely efficient and is designed to have a huge surface area a large quantity of air is heated very quickly. If your room has
the correct sized heater it will take about 20 minutes to warm up from cold, after which the heater eases off and works at about two-thirds capacity, (depending on various external influences). Richard and Tony decided to make these heaters available throughout the Costa Blanca, and set up Neater Heater to achieve this. In fact, they have become so popular that there are outlets selling Neater Heaters from the Costa Blanca all the way down to the Costa del Sol, and now even in Portugal. H o w e v e r, i f y o u h a v e n o agent near you, never fear, they can be bought from our internet shop and delivered to your door, often by the next day.
NEATER HEATER: Very efficient, using computerage technology and available in various colours.
NEATER HEATER DISTRIBUTORS: COSTA BLANCA NORTH MORAIRA: S&W, The Tool Bar. Tel. 965 745 805 ALTEA: Leo’s Superstore. Tel. 965 844 848 POLOP: Euronics Tel. 965 870 209 Heaters are also available for purchase at our online shop with free home delivery. WWW.NEATERHEATER.ES or Tel. 634 312 171
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TOP class house and techno DJs have been lined up for the mega 24-hour Ibiza party Odyssey. The outdoor-indoor Odyssey opening party, presented by The Night League, brings together a selection of the best names at superclubs Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza on May 18 - the first time the two clubs come together for a party. Running from noon until midnight, the Ushuaïa line-up includes Tale Of Us, Stephen Bodzin (live), Paul Kalkbrenner (live), Peggy Gou, Denis Horvat, Anni and Reznik. Hï’s Theatre room hosts Tale Of Us, Damian Lazarus and Richie Hawtin alongside Adriatique and Adam Port, while the Club room will feature
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REWRITING THE RULES: Berlin-based Tale of Us are changing the face of electronic music. Chris Liebing, FJAAK, Mathew Johnson (live), Andrea Oliva, ANNA and Kevin de Vries.
No beaches for Shakira WHILE other celebrities may find their minds (and bodies) wandering to one of Spain’s glorious beaches this June, Shakira has a more important date. The Colombian songstress has been told she will have to testify
in court after she was caught up in an investigation for possibly evading €14.5 million in taxes. Prosecutors charged the mother of two in December for not paying taxes in Spain between 2012 and 2014. They allege that
although her official residence was in Panama, she actually spent most of her time in Spain. It is not the first time she has appeared in court. Her former lover and business manager sued her for $100 million in 2013.
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Picture perfect Penelope OOZING style and elegance, Penelope Cruz turned heads at the Union de Actores awards in Madrid where she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in psychological thriller Everybody Knows. The mother-of-two stars in the movie with real life beau Javier Bardem, with whom she fell in love in 2008 when they starred in the Woody Allen-directed Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Alongside a nod for Best Actress for her performance as Laura in Everybody Knows, Penelope also received a nomination in the Best International Production Actress category for her role as Donatella Versace in American Crime Story. And she rocked up for her big night at the 28th annual awards at the Circo Price theatre in the capital in true style, braving the cold in a longline duster coat fastened with tortoiseshell buttons and an ankle-length black skirt. The 44-year-old teamed her outfit with black peep toe heels, red nails and a rectangular handbag, and let her gorgeous natural brunette locks hang loose. The Spanish actress later discarded the coat to reveal a classic black gown with strappy open shoulders. STYLE QUEEN: Penelope Cruz. CREDIT: penelopecruzofficial Instagram
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PADDY PERFORMERS: If you like the look of these guys, you can say hello to them at Cabo Roig’s infamous Paddy’s Day parade.
St Patrick’s Day festivities WHEN it comes to social life on the Costa Blanca, this weekend has a distinctly green tinge. St Patrick’s Day may be on Sunday, but there will be many an event lined up starting from tomorrow (Friday) and continuing through the weekend to celebrate Ireland’s saint. Promising to be one of the liveliest events around is Pedreguer’s very own Black Flame (formerly Monroes) who will be kicking off the fun tomorrow evening with Irish rock and folk music providing an authentic feel to the weekend. There will be entertainment on throughout the weekend with Guinness being on offer at just €2.95 a pint. While Benidorm doesn’t have an ‘official’ St Patrick’s Day parade, those wishing to join in the fun won’t be disappointed. The New Town is the place to head if you are in the area. If previous years are anything to go by it will be awash with green as revellers enjoy the day. There will be plenty of events in bars around the Costa Blanca region - so no one should be too far from the revelries. For those who would like to view a parade then a trip to the Costa Blanca South may be in order. What is billed as Spain’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade is always a popular draw. Crowds of around 10,000 are
expected at Cabo Roig, with a big treat in store for all attendees because this parade is going to be bigger and more colourful than ever before. The 2019 Grand Marshall is Big Joe Egan, famous Irish boxer-turned film star with over 25 films to his credit. Many performers never seen before in Cabo Roig will participate in the parade, with one group travelling all the way from Valencia. There will be a colourful group of stilt walkers, mirror people, stylish punk rockers, angels and demons,
pimped-up golf buggies, marching bands, retired GAA heroes, acrobats, dance troops, and lots, lots more. And let’s not forget the usual old favourites including Saint Patrick, classic cars, Harley Davidsons, marching bands, floats and many cartoon characters, community leaders, politicians, representatives from the Irish army, and even a cycling club and Vespa scooters participating. You won’t get bored, you will be entertained like you have never been entertained before.
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Fine food and wine at Guras Curry House DESPITE only having opened in August, 2018, Guras Curry House is already established as a firm favourite in the Moraira dining set. Offering fine Nepalese and Indian cuisine, the restaurant itself offers a spacious dining experience, with both a large and lavish indoor restaurant, complete with air conditioning, and a long and open terrace outside. Their highly scored rating on Google is no surprise, with reviews that match, such as ‘Lovely meal, great service from friendly staff and very good value for money,’ and ‘Lovely people, good food, good portions and great value for money,’ affirmed with, ‘We had to take away a good portion so that we had room for dessert.’ If takeaway is your preferred
option to begin with, then you can benefit from a 10 per cent discount on the menu prices, or, alternatively, opt for their free home delivery, to the local and surrounding area of course. The menu offers a wide range of dishes, with house specials always available and set menus for those unable to decide. There is both a lunchtime special, and an option for the set courses all day long, both very reasonably priced. We mustn’t forget the little ones of course, and they won’t be left out here, as there is a special children’s menu. As for the adults, don’t worry, as well as the extensive food selection, their wine list will also offer a choice for any palette. The kitchen can cater for any size of party, and their chefs, who
have worked in some of the top restaurants around the world, and the UK, are ready to serve your table from one to a large party, where your special event, whatever that event might be, will also be catered for. Guras Curry House is a familyrun business, and you will be made to feel part of that family as soon as you walk through the door. Located on the Moraira to Calpe road, number 253, just at the roundabout, they have their own parking at the front, or, if you prefer, just turn at the roundabout and park on the street behind, where there are also ample spaces. For more information, reservations, or to order your takeaway, telephone 965 748 298, or mobile 686 124 203.
A FAVOURITE: Big variety of dishes with great reviews online.
Owing Martin Clunes a pint DAVE’S story starts somewhat uni quel y, i n t hat Dave’s life was saved by a fictional Doctor. You see he had som e sym pt om s of cancer, but like many men, he was trying to ignore them, in case it was something serious. One eveni ng, he saw a television programme called ‘Doc Martin’ about this fictional Doctor. At one st age Mar t i n Clunes, playing Doc Martin sai d t he i m m or t al wor ds ‘ No one ever di ed f r om a diagnosis.’ Dave then realised how stupid he was not to go to the Doctor. Needless to say, he went to his Doctor, cancer was subsequently diagnosed and three long years of treatment began. So Dave feels that he really owes Martin Clunes a pi nt , i f t hey wer e ever t o meet. Dave, together with his
wife, re-appraised their life, so took retirement out to La Safor in the Valencia area of Spain. Unfortunately one of the l i t t l e known but com m on after-effects of the cancer treatment is a form of depression, closely associated with PTSD. Dave openly admits that he i s now on t he ‘ happy pills’ but in order to cheer himself up, started writing comedy. I n t he m ai n, t hi s sel f treatment has worked. His first novel ‘The Reluctant Allotmenteer’ has now been released on Amazon. The book tells the tales of Percy, a man that has an allotment, but quite simply hates gardening and is revulsed by all that wallowing in mud and manure. He does, however, love the tranquillity of the allotm ent away f r om hi s wi f e and their children.
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OPENING: New initiative launched.
Art on show LA NUCIA youth centre’s exhibition hall is the setting for a show of paintings by ‘unknown talents.’ It is an intiative that aims to give painters a venue to exhibit their works, with the first artist featured being Julia Cortés Gosalbez or Yul. Her works will be displayed until March 29, with entry free to the public. Alongside Julia at the opening of the exhibition were Ofelia Jurado, director of the School of Painting of La Nucia and Maria Jesus Jumilla, councillor for Youth of La Nucia.
THERE is still time to get tickets for what promises to be a highly professional production of My Fair Lady. Javea Players have been performing on the Costa Blanca for over 40 years and are wellknown for their huge repertoire of different types of productions. This includes a few musicals here and there, although it’s been a while since they last took to the stage for a good bit of musical theatre. However, that’s about to change because, as luck would have it, their very next show is the iconic My Fair Lady. Aileen Lightfoot is Javea Players’ musical director and has been involved in music since the age of seven, playing violin in orchestras from 11. In Spain, she has conducted various amateur operatic shows and she also conducts two choirs. “I love all types of music,” declared Aileen. “Musical theatre brings its particular challenges, but is equally as rewarding as choral concerts.” The choreographer is Graciela Kaplan, an Argentinian who started dancing at the tender age of four, so she certainly has plenty of experience! She was
DANCE: Graciela Kaplan. Principal Ballerina for 12 years with the Northern Ballet Company based in Leeds until she stopped dancing in 1996. “I had the privilege to dance with Rudolf Nureyev and perform all the leading roles in the classical repertoire,” she reminisced. Since moving to Spain, Graciela has been concentrating on Pilates, but has helped with choreography for previous Javea Players’ productions. “This one is
LOVES MUSIC: Aileen Lightfoot. perhaps the most challenging to date.” Union Musical, Gata de Gorgos Monday March 25 to Saturday March 30 Monday 25 is Gala Night 7.30pm €20 cava and finger food catered by La Cocina restaurant Tuesday to Friday at 7.30pm €16 Saturday Matinee at 4pm €16 More details: www.javeaplayers.com
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Prices increase moderately in February By Julie Day WHILE reports on property prices have shown positive results for quite some time, with house prices rising considerably each month - more so in some places than others - the latest study from the Tinsa IMIE General Index has shown that while prices are still going up, the rate at which they do so has slowed down slightly. Annually Figures for last month (February) have revealed that property prices as a whole, including both new builds and resales, are 4.1 per cent higher than they were in February 2018. However, this inter-annual increase of 4.1 per cent is 2.7 per cent lower than the annual increase in house prices recorded in January. Property prices went up the most in Spain’s big cities and metropolitan areas, at 7.2 per cent and 4 per cent respectively. In other areas of the country, the increase in prices was much less noticeable. In concrete, property prices on the Mediterranean Coast went up 2.9 per cent in the last year, while the Balearic and Canary Islands only registered an annual rise of 0.3 per cent.
MODERATE RISE: Studies show that while house prices continue to increase, they do so at a slower rate. Monthly With regards to the difference in property prices from January this year to February, only the capital and big cities saw their prices go up, and only by 0.1 per cent at that. House prices on the Mediterranean coast and in inland areas actually saw prices drop by as much as 4 per cent in the last month. Recovery Since house prices were at their lowest, they have recovered some 13 per cent on average across the country. As can be expected, property prices have recovered the most in Madrid and other large cities, at 23
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per cent. Recuperation has also been strong in the Balearic and Canary Islands, where prices have clawed back 18 per cent from their lowest values. On the Mediterranean coast, the recovery has been in line with the national average, at 13.6 per cent and in metropolitan areas the figure is 12 per cent. In other areas, however, the value of property has not seen such an increase, with house prices only rising 5 per cent since reaching rock bottom. The current statistics also show house prices are now 34.7 per cent cheaper than what they were in 2007 at the height of the real estate boom.
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Rise in Valencia furniture exports IN 2018, exports of furniture manufactured in the Valencia Region reached a total of €522 million. This is a 12.5 per cent rise on sales reached the previous year, according to statistics from Anieme. The majority of exports of Valencia furniture went to France followed by the Uni t ed St at es, and between the two this represented 40.5 per cent of all exports last year. Both countries imported more furniture from Valencia in 2018 than they did the previous year, with exports going up 23.6 per cent t o Fr ance and 13.6 per cent t o t he Uni t ed States. The r i se i n expor t s of furniture from Valencia last year was superior to
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with Citroen CITROEN has decided to take on the challenge of competing with buses and taxis with its tiny two-seater electric Ami One. It places digital technology at the heart of what it calls ‘a new experience of urban mobility affording more freedom and peace of mind.’ The idea is that it will be available to anyone to use, even those without a driving licence. People will be able to use the Ami One on demand. Citroen will offer - via digital media - several options spanning car sharing, rental and purchase. The aim is to fulfil all the travel needs of customers by ad-
dressing all of the ways in which they use mobility objects (occasionally or regularly, with family or friends, individual or shared) in complete peace of mind. The system adapts to users while offering them rapid action. Customers can access Ami One Concept for a minimum of five minutes and adjust their usage at any time to several hours with no commitment, and all-inclusive. The options can be customised to each person’s mobility requirements and address the need for five minutes,
INNOVATIVE: Citroen’s new concept. five hours or five days of use, as well as use over longer periods of time with rental offers for five months or long-term leasing arrangements for five years. People will be able to hire, lease or
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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher WITH diesel cars declini n g i n p o p u l a r i t y, m a n y people are considering switching to hybrid models, and though the choice is limited in the family hatchback sector, there are some stand-out models including the Lexus CT200h. Lexus has a well-established presence in the h y b r i d s e c t o r, a n d t h e CT200h is aimed at those who want hybrid performance from a practical family hatchback which also has premium cachet, and the Lexus brand certainly has that. CT200h prices start at €29,216 (£25,150), and it was this entry-level model which I tested. All versions use the same engine, a 1.8-litre 98hp petrol unit boosted by an electric motor and mated to a standard CVT auto gearbox. Performance is fairly typical of class standards; 0-100kph in 10.3 seconds, top speed 180kph
Lexus CT200h HYBRID: A practical family hatchback.
(112mph). Emissions are low at 101g/km and average fuel economy is 22.7kpl (64.2mpg). And being a full hybrid means the CT200h can run at low speeds on electric power only; a big plus-point. Out and about, the CT200h is very smooth and the CVT transmission is seamless, though at
STATS PANEL Model: Lexus CT200h Engine: 1.8-litre petrol with electric motor Transmission: CVT automatic Performance: 0-100kph 10.3 seconds, top speed 180kph (112mph) Economy: 22.7kpl (64.2mpg) Emissions: 101g/km
Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
higher revs the engine note does become more evident. Suspension is firm and helps provide assured cornering and the car has plenty of grip. Ride comfort is good on all but the roughest surfaces. The cabin is spacious with good head and leg room in the rear. The 378-
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What happens at an alcohol check? SPAIN has one of the lowest maximum permitted prescribed alcohol rates in Europe - much lower than the UK for example - although the only safe limit is zero, as alcohol affects each person differently. There are more restrictive limits to some drivers, such as those involved in public service, bus and taxi drivers for example, and novice drivers, but the general limit is 0.25mg/l. On behalf of the Director General of Traffic (DGT), the Guardia Civil are becoming more equipped to tackle drink and drug driving, with investment being made into a scheme called the ‘integrated patrol,’ which will see all vehicles motorbikes included - carrying alcohol and drug testing kits, speed detecting equipment, and tablet computers connected to a central control system.
The ‘integrated patrol’ vehicles allow officers to set up checkpoints on any road across the country far easier than before, with the officers able to set up their equipment in seconds. Therefore, the chances of those drivers who flout the rules being caught is increasing constantly, and the penalties getting harsher. Unlike the UK, one significant difference with the process in Spain is that roadside checks are evidential, and therefore the reading given at the time of being stopped is what will be recorded in the event of an offence having been committed. A blood test is only available when you have finished the alcohol test and you disagree with the result, and at your own expense. Refusal to co-operate is considered a criminal offence. At the moment, if a driver exceeds their maximum
prescribed limit at the roadside, the driver will be heavily fined and lose several points from their licence. In the event that the breathalyser exceeds 0.60mg/l, the driver becomes subject to a criminal proceeding and will be arrested. If the driver has not been arrested but has failed the roadside test, they will also have to find alternative means of getting to their destination, as the vehicle will be seized, the driver also facing a bill for recovery. If another competent driver is with the vehicle however, they will be allowed to drive, but will also be asked to undergo a test before proceeding. The same process applies for roadside drug tests, although it is worth noting that some medically prescribed drugs also result in a failure of the test, and so it is crucial that you check this with your doctor.
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Barca the comeback kings LA LIGA leaders Barcelona came back from a goal down to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 and maintain their seven point advantage at the top of the league. Following Saturday’s defeat, Rayo have now lost six games back to back, but the match did get off to a promising start with an opening goal from on-loan Real Madrid striker Raul de Tomas. However, defender Gerard Pique equalised before half time, and Barca went on to notch up two more with a penalty from Lionel Messi and a strike from Luis Suarez. A 4-1 win over Real Valladolid ended a run of three straight defeats in all competitions for Real Madrid, but press attention was more focused on the drama sur-
COMEBACK: Barcelona celebrate a dramatic defeat after going a goal down. rounding manager Santiago Solari’s sacking. Within 48 hours of the game, Solari was gone and Frenchman Zinedine Zidane was reinstated, signing a contract at the Bernabeu until June 2022. Elsewhere, the on form Álvaro Morato was left out
Zidane the man at Real Madrid ZINEDINE ZIDANE is back in the hot seat at Real Madrid, 10 months after he left the club. He was first appointed Los Blancos’ boss in January 2016 after a spell in charge of the B team, and became the first coach to win the Champions League in three straight seasons. His return to the club follows the sacking of Argentine Santiago Solari who has overseen a disastrous season which fell apart in the space of a week with back to back defeats in the Copa del Rey and La Liga, which left them 12 points behind rivals Barcelona. Fans went so far as to stage a protest outside the Bernabeu after a shock 4-1 home loss to Ajax in the Champions League, calling for Solari to be axed. Former president Ramon Calderon told Sky Sports last week that Jose Mourinho was the first choice to take over and was approached by the club, but Zidane’s return has now been confirmed. A club statement said Real Madrid ‘appreciates the work done by Santiago Solari and the commitment and loyalty he has
always shown,’ adding ‘the board of directors has also agreed the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new coach of Real Madrid with immediate incorporation for the remainder of the season and the next three, until June 30, 2022.’
of Atletico Madrid’s proceedings on Saturday when La Liga’s second placed club met, and beat Leganes, 1-0. Stars Antoine Griezmann and full back Andres Solano were also rested, while Koke and Godin remained suspended, leaving Simeone several key players down. But all the same, keeper Jan Oblak kept his fifth consecutive clean sheet, the first time since April 2016, and was called upon to make only two saves from open play. Seventh place Valencia took three points after defeating Girona 3-2. In the second division, on Monday Malaga suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Osasuna, who are now division leaders, and blew their chances of automatic promotion.
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FIGURE SKATER and double world champion Javier Fernandez has been awarded the University of Granada’s gold badge of sports which he said was an honour and a privilege while collecting the accolade.
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Neymar tax probe THE Spanish tax authorities are reportedly investigating Neymar in relation to a bonus he received for renewing his Barcelona contract shortly before leaving the club for Paris Saint-Germain. Apparently, the intervention of the tax authorities in an ongoing judicial procedure is rare and has been ordered to determine if Neymar paid the correct taxes on his €64.4 million
bonus and on his €222 million transfer to PSG. As such, according to Spanish press, the tax authorities have asked the Barcelona Labour Court for all paperwork relating to the case in which Neymar and the club are trying to settle their outstanding debts. Neymar lived in Spain for more than 183 days in 2017 and therefore has to declare all his income from both Barcelona and PSG as a tax resident in the country. La Liga leaders Barcelona allegedly made the first payment of €23.7 million to Neymar for his renewal bonus and the Brazilian’s subsequent transfer left the rest of the bonus outstanding.
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Hockey win
INVESTIGATION: Tax authorities looking into bonus at Barcelona.
SPAIN has bested New Zealand after winning during penalties at hockey in Australia, leaving the team in fourth place in the FIH Pro League before playing Germany tomorrow (Friday). Victory for the Fred Soyez-led team comes after Spain won a shoot-out against Belgium and Holland who were both World Cup finalists. Spain gained an early lead in the match before the New Zealanders equalised in the 38th minute. Marc Miralles scored in the 53rd minute before Pau Quemada bagged another, his second of the match, bringing the total to 3-3. Both teams then went head to head in a penalty shootout. Spain scored a total of four goals in the shootout, with New Zealand missing twice. The victory comes as Spain plays Germany tomorrow in Valencia City. Germany is third in the FIH Pro League, with Australia first and Belgium second.