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ISSUE NO. 1760
28 March - 3 April 2019
Newspaper in Spain 2017 & 2018
COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
On the march By Joe Gerrard BRITISH expatriates from the Costa Blanca flew to London and joined the fight for a second Brexit referendum. Members of the pro-second referendum Bremain in Spain group travelled from Spain to London for the Put it to the People march. Group chair Sue Wilson told Euro Weekly News that the 100-strong group was the biggest amount which the organisation had ever taken to Britain for such a march. “The turnout was fantastic and I think now the government is going to sit up and take notice. It created a lot of camaraderie,” Ms Wilson said. “Everyone was in a good mood and there was no trouble. We hardly saw any police out except outside Downing Street,” she added.
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RALLYING: Bremain in Spain members protested outside Downing Street.
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NEWS EXTRA Time to change DON’T forget the clocks go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday morning.
Tapas time THE popular Ruta de la Tapa (Tapas Route) of Torrevieja will be held between Thursday April 4 and Sunday April 7 and then the following weekend from Thursday April 11 to Sunday April 14.
Signs up TWO men going around Pilar de la Horadada’s town centre vandalising and breaking road traffic signs have been caught in the act by Local Police officers. Court action is being taken against them.
Energy plan BY 2030, the year in which all countries belonging to the European Union must reduce their nuclear power emissions, Spain will have duplicated its wind power and multiplied its solarpower output nine times.
Stepping down JOAQUÍN ALBALADEJO, national MP and Secretary-General of Torrevieja’s PP, has announced in a Twitter message that he is stepping down from his position in the national parliament.
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On the march From Front page » Ms Wilson spoke to protestors on the Number 10 Vigil stage, delivering a rousing speech according to Bremain in Spain. Bremain in Spain member Pat Laing said she felt privileged to be part of a “peaceful and good-natured” march. “Brexit is based on fear and nationalism. The best of human nature was on the streets of London on Saturday,” Ms Laing said. Saturday’s march saw up to one million people take to central London to call for a second vote on Britain’s
membership of the EU, according to estimates from organisers. including Politicians Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan joined protesters. Watson told demonstrators a second referendum was the only way to break Britain’s Brexit impasse. Separately, around 400 exin gathered patriates Madrid’s Margaret Thatcher Plaza in protest against Brexit. A petition calling for Article 50 to be revoked, which would halt Brexit, has been signed by more than five million people
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‘VOICES HEARD’: Bremain in Spain members travelled to London for the march. ‘ROUSING’: Group chair Sue Wilson spoke to demonstrators.
Local residents in Mafia movie by Julie Day IT’S not every day that you leave your house to find a local Mafia movie being filmed downstairs in your local pub. But that’s what happened on Tuesday this week as EWN reporter Julie Day left home and came face to face with around 20 bikers congregating by her car. The bikers were, in fact, actors who were waiting to start shooting the day’s scenes in Torrevieja before moving onto their next location. MERCH is a feature film being produced on the Costa Blanca and is directed by Swedish film director Normann Bjorvand. Darren Stone of MI6 is sent down to Spain to investigate a possible connection between the local mafia and Chinese smugglers in relation to a specific MERCHANDISE and things begin to go haywire as he gets closer to the truth. Filming has already taken place in Santa Pola, Quesa-
FILM STARS: Merch the Movie actors filming.
da and in the mountains of Callosa de Segura, with Tuesday’s scenes being shot in Murphy’s on the Park Irish pub in Torrevieja. EWN spoke to some of the cast members and extras who all commented on how much fun the experience was and how friendly all the locals have been. Esther Hyman, a local resident, popped into the pub and ended up being an extra in the film. “It’s been such a giggle,” she told EWN, “I’ve never done anything like this before. I just had to sit at a table and pretend to be chatting.” Gerard Lenihan, the real barman in Murphy’s, also got a role in the film - as a barman. However, in the film he has to slip two tablets into a bottle of beer, which are then given to MI6 investigator Darren, the unsuspecting recipient. For more information on Merch the Movie and to follow all the action, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MerchTheMovie/.
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PEOPLE in the centre of Orihuela were surprised on Wednesday afternoon when out of the blue they were hit by a short-but-sweet shower of tiny hailstones accompanied by an intense burst of much-needed rain that only ended up lasting a few minutes.
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IF Eduardo Dolón, Torrevieja’s PP candidate for the position of mayor, wins the local elections on May 26, he has announced that Danish-born Gitte Lund Thomsen will form part of his team. Gi t t e h a s a d eg ree in Business Admin from the University of Copenhagen.
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Town work THE charity Alimentos Solidarios, which had to close earlier this month due to lack of funding from Torrevieja Town Hall, reopened on Monday after local businesses and groups managed to rais e € 3 1 , 1 0 0 i n 1 0 d ay s . The charity provides 200 impoverished families with a daily menu for free.
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Setting the stage THIS set for a classical play sits on the stage of one of the oldest theatres in Spain and comes as World Theatre Day was marked yesterday (Wednesday). The Roman Theatre of Merida in Extremadura is more than 2,000 years old. It still hosts the International Festival of Classical Theatre, the oldest event of its kind in Spain. The picture above shows the set for a performance of the play Fedra during the festival. Fedra is by contemporary playwright Paco Bezerra
and is based on the Ancient Greek myth of the woman of the same name. It tells the story of a battle between her reason and passion while waiting on an island for her estranged king husband. Merida’s Roman Theatre was built between 16 and 15 BC. At that time the city was a Roman settlement called Emerita Augusta which was the capital of the province of Lusitania. The building was renovated sever-
Stop work! THE town hall of Rojales has been forced to halt work currently being carried out on building the new children’s swimming pool after municipal architects reported a long list of faults regarding the work already completed and the current plans, which must now be modified.
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A MAN in Alicante alerted the police after he was threatened with what he thought was a real gun following an argument with a 42-year-old Spaniard. The police managed to locate the gunman, who threw the weapon, which turned out to be a toy, in a nearby bush.
AROUND 20 people gathered in protest last week around one of the Día supermarkets in Elche affected by the company’s announcement to lay off staff and close stores to reduce its debt. The employees demanded transparency after hearing about Día’s problems in the press.
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Costa Blanca life savers REPRESENTATIVES of MABS and the AECC spoke at the Orihuela Costa RBL Branch’s latest meeting held last week in Mil Palmeras. Hazel Merridew and Pamela Blanden explained how the two organisations work together to provide both preventative examinations and post-diagnosis care and support to the public. Hazel, based in San Javier, explained that the MABS Cancer Support Fundación, which covers the whole of the Costa Blanca, provides
practical support and help for patients, information on cancers and treatments, translators and even drivers and transport to take people for hospital appointments and treatment. Pamela, meanwhile, who volunteers at the Campoverde office of the AECC talked about the life-saving testing facilities and examinations available for men and women at a minimal cost. For further information on both organisations call 615 016 035 (MABS) or 690 195 117 (AECC Campoverde).
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al times during Roman rule, including between the end of the first century and beginning of the second century AD when its current facade was added. The site was abandoned after the fall of the Roman Empire Excavations of the theatre began in 1910. The first International Festival of Classical Theatre was held there in 1933 and parts of the site were rebuilt in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The theatre became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.
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Cocaine heaters NINE people from the Vega Baja area have been arrested in a massive drug-smuggling bust in which 33 kilogrammes of cocaine destined for Alicante Province were intercepted at Barcelona’s port. The drugs were hidden in a shipment containing 80 water heaters which had come from Panama. One of the criminal gangs involved was also dedicated to burglaries, which they carried out in the Vega Baja area, and due to a
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break-in in Benferri, Guardia Civil investigators were able to link one of the suspects to another criminal gang from Colombia that trafficked large quantities of drugs. In total, four Spaniards and five Colombians were arrested in Orihuela and Benferri and charged with drugs trafficking as well as burglary and belonging to a criminal gang. Seven of the arrested are now in prison without bail, while the other two were released with charges.
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1759 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca South edition, including 141 local stories.
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Shift victory for childcare father AN Alicante court has agreed that a Guardia Civil officer should only work shifts between 6am and 3pm on weekdays. He had asked his superiors to be allowed to work to this timetable in order to coordinate his family life with his professional duties and started legal proceedings after his superiors turned down the request. The officer has three young children of school age, but one is disabled and needs permanent care and supervision. His wife, who also works, has split shifts and cannot look after the child in the afternoons. The court decided the Administration’s rejection of the officer’s request was based on ‘generic arguments,’ without taking into account his ‘special family circumstances.’ The verdict is not binding, and the Administration has the right to appeal.
Saint Patrick’s Day support THE Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would like to thank the many thousands of people who supported the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade held in Cabo Roig on Sunday March 17. This parade has now become the largest ‘Fiesta’ on the Orihuela Costa, followed closely by Christmas morning on La Zenia beach. Grateful thanks go to Sofia Alvarez, councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents, who worked tirelessly to assist the committee to achieve what is currently ranked as the ninth-best Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in the world and the best in mainland Europe. Thanks also to the Heineken and San Miguel beer suppliers, as well as the many bars, restaurants and individuals who contributed generously through-
TOP DAY: Maria of the Pink Ladies hands over €600 to Ray Kearney, Chairman of the St Patrick’s Day Committee. out the year to fund this parade. The parade costs approximately €15,000 to stage and without these generous donations the parade could not take place This year’s chosen charity was ‘Maria and the Pink Ladies, AECC.’ The collec-
tion which took place on the day amounted to €1,203, which the parade committee split 50/50 with AECC. For more information on contributions made and how to contribute or to participate in the future parades, please email paddysday spain@gmail.com.
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Death by heatwave A STUDY carried out by scientists at the Carlos III Institute of Health in Madrid has concluded that Alicante is the province most at risk of registering an increase in the number of deaths caused by excessive heat in the future. Investigators have analysed the impact rising temperatures will have on the death rate between 2021-2050 and 2051-2100, using data from the State Weather Agency (AEMET) as well as simulated future climate models for various regions. The study has predicted that maximum temperatures will increase 1.6 degrees between 2021-2050, and a further 3.3 degrees between 2051-2100, and it goes on to say in Alicante, deaths from heatwaves could rise to 464 each year between 2021-2050 and 1,314 between 2051-2100. While Alicante is expected to suffer the greatest number of deaths because of the heat, it is closely followed by Zaragoza, Madrid, Vizcaya, Huesca, Sevilla and Barcelona. In the worst case scenario, in the next 50 years or so a total of 12,000 people could die each year in Spain from the heat as opposed to the 1,400 annual deaths currently recorded.
Crab sale THE regional government’s department for the Environment is set to authorise the capture and sale of blue crabs. It believes this could control the invasive species which appeared on the Alicante coast in 2014. The aggressive invader is famed for its strong claws and powerful mandibles which can devour other crabs, including its own species. Known as Blue Lobster, the crabs are well-regarded by chefs, particularly in the Ebro Delta, where fishermen first showed an interest in their gastronomic and financial potential.
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Brits in motorway chase THE Guardia Civil is looking for several people who stole a suspected consignment of marihuana after a night-time AP-7 chase. A van with two British occupants driving from Alicante was pursued by a convoy of five cars trying to ram or intercept it. All five vehicles were later
found to have been stolen in Murcia. They succeeded in stopping the van just over the Valencia Province boundary in Oliva and the Guardia Civil were alerted after receiving a report that six stationary vehicles were blocking the road. They arrived to find the van
Georgian burglary gang arrested NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested six people of Georgian nationality as the perpetrators of a violent burglary in Murcia and robberies from homes in various Alicante Province municipalities including Orihuela, Elda and Villena. The thieves lived in Torrevieja, but every day they would travel to other areas further afield within the Valencia and Murcia regions to carry out their crimes. They had such a sophisticated operation running that they even designed and made their own tools, which allowed them to gain access into properties without leaving any signs of forced entry or damage. Five of the six detainees are now in prison.
with the upholstery and interior destroyed as the pursuers took it apart in their search. After finding a 500-gramme package of marihuana on the ground, Guardia Civil investigators believe that they were almost certainly looking for - and found - a shipment of the drug. The van’s occupants were released after being charged with drugs offences and the PolicĂa Judicial criminal investigation unit have taken over the case.
Pool rescue A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl of Swedish nationality was saved from drowning in a swimming pool located on a property on the El Raso urbanisation in Guardamar. The toddler fell into the pool by accident. Luckily the parents were nearby and rescued her after five seconds of being in the water. The girl was taken to hospita l w ith s ymptoms of drowning.
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NEWS EXTRA Orchestra tonight THERE will be a fantastic concert taking place tonight (Thursday) at Torrevieja’s Palacio de la Musica featuring the Symphonic Chamber Orchestra of Saint Petersburg. Tickets are €10 from the Music Palace ticket office.
Sewer dog A SMALL dog who fell down a sewer in Beniel, Orihuela, in the early hours of Friday morning was rescued by firefighters. Neighbours heard the dog’s cries and alerted emergency services.
Hospital head DR MARIA EVA BARO has become the new managing director of Torrevieja University Hospital, managed by the Ribera Salud Group. She will continue the work of Dr José Antonio Velasco following his retirement.
Weeding the coast THE town hall of Orihuela has now begun the process of clearing away weeds and plant debris material and fumigating the streets of Orihuela Costa after it recently awarded a new company with the contract. Councillor for Infrastructure, Juan Ignacio LópezBas, explained that the delay in starting the work was down to a change in the tender procedure. He also added that the whole of the Orihuela Costa area has been divided into zones, so the work can be carried out in a more co-ordinated manner and under the supervision of municipal technicians, which will hopefully make the service more efficient. The contract will last for one month, and a total of five full-time garden labourers have been employed to carry out the work.
TIDYING UP: Five people have been employed to clear away the weeds and plant debris material from the streets in Orihuela Costa.
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The SAS need your help STROKE ASSOCIATION SPAIN (SAS) has grown tremendously, especially since moving into their fully equipped premises at The Cultural Centre in Benijófar. Now they really need additional volunteers to maintain the level of service. The charity offers rehabilitation, physiotherapy, speech and occupational therapy to stroke sufferers, once help from the Health Service ceases. Social activities form an essential part of rehabilitation, and these take place on Wednesday afternoons. The services are provided on a voluntary basis, and the group relies on donations from the local community to cover varying costs. Two additional volunteers are required. One with basic computer and administrative skills to join the
committee as secretary. Work will involve petty cash accounting, recordkeeping, attending and minuting meetings and communicating information to members. A second volunteer with nursing skills is also very desirable. This person would be carrying out assessments of new clients, using prescribed forms and with the aim of agreeing an individual recovery programme; helping with rehabilitation/speech/occupational therapy, and chairing carers’ monthly meetings. The centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1.30pm to 5pm. Both positions are voluntary, but expenses can be paid. If you have some time to spare and would like to help the Stroke Association help stroke victims and their families, please contact Paul on 653 588 475.
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Gang widow jailed THE widow of a murdered gang leader has been jailed for three years after being convicted of money laundering. Frenchman Alain Bernard Leon Coelier was assassinated at the door of his house in La Nucia in 2010, and his wife carried on his criminal activities. She was involved in a money laundering plot to cleanse the proceeds of drug trafficking through the purchase of land and property by shell companies. The leader of the drug trafficking gang has already been sentenced to nine years in prison in March 2011 for his part in the conspiracy. The original offences date
back to August 2006, when police intercepted a sailing boat, which was found to have three tons of cocaine on board. The ship, which had set sail from Venezuela, was raided when it was 400 miles off the coast of Madeira and the Canary Islands. The wife of Coelier and accomplices were found to have set up 11 companies (real estate companies, transport companies, boat operators, hotels and three commercial stores) in La Nucia and El Albir. She had more than 10 vehicles, motorcycles plus lorries and heavy machinery, as well as four sailboats, a yacht, a catamaran and jet skis.
LA NUCIA: Scene of gangland crimes.
She also had two houses in La Nucia and l’Alfas; 13 parking spaces in El Albir, Altea and l’Alfas, in addition to 15 other properties, rural properties, plots and other assets in Altea , La Nucia and Benimantell.
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FEET SORTED: Mother and son after having their feet cleaned up and trimmed.
Positive results THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre are delighted that the tiny pony and her son which were recently rescued have received a number of positive results from tests, scans and x-rays carried out so far. S u e We e d i n g , C o Founder of EHCRC said, “ I t ’s n o t o f t e n w e g e t good results on tests on abandoned or abused animals, but mum is well, has nothing that will cause permanent damage and no
internal infections, so the long-term prognosis for her is exceptionally good.” An ultrasound was performed to see whether the pony is in foal and luckily for everyone, she’s not. The son also looks fantastic, especially after his feet were trimmed for the first time. Sue, beaming, said, “Both are doing marvellously well, they are free of infestation, they’ve
been wormed, their feet are being sorted, they are gaining weight and settling down beautifully.” EHCRC would like to thank everyone out there who has been following the story and those who have been donating. The Centre opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.
Easier access AROUND 70,000 patients at Torrevieja’s University Hospital are now using the YOsalud app to communicate with their doctor or nurse instead of calling on the telephone or going to the hospital in person. The app, launched five years ago, can be used to make and confirm appointment arrival, check test results, download xrays and access your medical history amongst other things. Since its launch, more than 570,000 messages have been sent by hospital staff and 150,000 by patients themselves. You can download the app on your mobile or tablet via www.torrevieja-salud.com.
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Better beach access THE City Council of Alicante h a s a p p r o v ed spend i n g of o v er €200,000 for the marking o f b e a c h e s an d bathing areas for the elderly a n d t h e v i su ally impaired. A council spokesman, Mari de España, said that the objective of the contract is “to adapt the beaches of our municipal area and improve the accessibility of them for the summer high season.” De España has highlighted the creation of two new special areas in Postiguet beach: one for accessibility to the bathroom for the elderly, and another to facilitate access to the bathroom for the visually impaired.
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NURSING HOME: Was the scene of the shooting.
Officer shoots himself in head A 48-YEAR-OLD Guardia Civil officer died on Tuesday after shooting himself i n t h e h e a d a t h i s w i f e ’s workplace in Ourense. T h e o ff i c e r a r r i v e d a t the San Jose nursing home at around 8.40am request-
ing to speak with his wife. The man reportedly went to the area where she was stationed and shot himself in the head. E m e rg e n c y s e r v i c e s were then contacted for medical assistance.
According to the National Police, the man was transferred to the Complexo Hospilatario Universitario in Ourense, where he arrived in a severe condition which resulted in his death.
A MOTHER has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for forcing her three children to have sex with a man for cash ‘almost every day’ for two years. Sevilla Court was told that in 2007, the woman made her children, then aged nine, 13 and 14, go to a village near the Andalucian capital, to have sexual relations with the 79-year-old, who was also sentenced to 36 years in jail. The sexual assault occurred in different periods, between 2007
and 2009, and between 2012 and 2014, ‘repeating the same actions, the same guidelines and in general the same places.’ The mother was convicted of two continuing crimes of prostitution of sexual assault and the prostitution of minors, together with two counts of habitual abuse. The man was found guilty of sexual assault, prostitution of minors, and must pay the three children €140,000 compensation.
Rowdy woman dragged from plane GUARDIA CIVIL removed a disruptive woman from a UK to Spain flight to the cheers of fellow passengers. Officers boarded the flight from London Stansted to the Canary Islands when it landed in Fuerteventura. The woman reportedly tried to resist police attempts to remove her from the aircraft, while passengers can be heard cheering. The woman reportedly began arguing with other passengers 20 minutes before the flight landed and cabin crew asked someone to move seats ‘for their own safety.’
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stopping off in Burgos to visit this beautiful city famous for its hero El Cid. Next, it’s off to Toledo. Arrive at the hotel, free time and dinner. DAY 9: TOLEDO - COSTA BLANCA Breakfast and free time in Toledo to visit the city and its impressive Cathedral and old town. Then return to the Costa Blanca with stops on route. The cost of this wonderful trip and all that goes with it is €590, with a €200 single supplement. For more details or to make a reservation, please contact Gandia Tours. Happy holidaying!
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Time called on booze promos TORREVIEJA: Hit by an earthquake.
Costa resorts hit by earthquake A NUMBER of Costa Blanca holiday hotspots were shaken by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake on Sunday afternoon. The quake was recorded just off the Mediterranean coast of Torrevieja, at 5.16pm, according to the state Instituto Geografico Nacional. The epicentre of the seismic event was on the seabed of the Cabo de Palos area, at a depth of 10km. The greatest intensity was in the area between the towns of Alicante, Elche, Torrellano and Santa Pola.
Movement was also felt throughout the Alicante coast, including Benidorm, in the province of Murcia and even the Albacete town of Almansa. According to press reports, witnesses said it was short but intense earthquake that lasted between five and 10 seconds. The police and fire service were inundated with calls, the majority in Alicante, though there were no reports of personal injuries or major damage to property. The quake coincided with
the commemorations of the earthquake that devastated the Cabo de Palos area in 1820 on March 21, leaving 400 people dead. Professor Jorge Olcina, president of the Spanish Association of Geographers, said Sunday’s quake was “one of the largest earthquakes of recent years in the province” and that “achieving a magnitude of four makes it extremely important as it could cause cracks in any properties built prior to the 1972 earthquakeresistant standard. ”
BARS and revellers in Mallorca could be fined up to €3,000 as part of a new crackdown on alcohol consumption which comes into force on Monday. Happy hour deals, two-for-one promotions and displaying alcohol on countertops will be off the menu under the new rules which will ban bars from ‘incitement to drink.’ Meanwhile, holidaymakers could be fined for antisocial behaviour or causing a public nuisance. The rules only apply to certain areas in the island’s capital, Palma: Cala Major, Centre,
Paseo Maritimo and the entire Playa de Palma. Al fresco drinking is also outlawed in Carrer del Pare Bartomeu Salva, Carrer del Llaut and Carrer de les Canyes. Bel Busquet, vice-president and Balearic Island minister for innovation, research and tourism, said the proposed law will “help crack down on antisocial drinking and the associated problems this brings.” He added that “while we want visitors to enjoy their holidays, we want to endorse responsible drinking.”
Paedo escapes lengthy jail term A PERVERT school teacher arrested in Malaga Province has escaped a 29-year jail term. The teacher was arrested in Antequera in 2014 for possession of paedophile material
and abuse of girls he recorded in videos During a police search of the man’s home, explicit paedophile videos downloaded from social networks were recovered.
The prosecutor originally requested a 29-year sentence, but the court was told he had already served 14-months. A six-year sentence was suspended and replaced with a 10-year probation period.
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The job of a lifetime UK Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, is leaving his post later this year. He spoke to Dilip Kuner about his six years in Madrid. ‘THE best job of my life!’ This is how Simon Manley describes the past few years in his post as the UK’s ‘Man in Spain.’ “To be an ambassador is a massive honour, but to do it in Spain is an even higher honour and a huge privilege,” added the Oxford graduate reflecting on his six years leading the UK’s biggest diplomatic network in Europe. Not only does the Spain mission look after the interests of the more than 300,000 British expatriates living here, it provides assistance to tourists (more than 18 million from the UK last year) and also hosts the consular help and advice centre which assists UK citizens way beyond Spain’s borders.
As ambassador, Mr Manley is the public face of the UK in Spain, a role he has accepted with the grace, charm and intelligence one would expect from someone in his position. The 51-year-old’s personal highlight was the State Visit of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to the UK. Mr Manley smiled as he recalled the event, saying: “That was the first time I have or will ever have ridden down The Mall with thousands of people lined up on either side. “Sitting in the Houses of Parliament with the Speaker saying ‘viva el rey,’ and it seems the entire House joining in perfect unison, was a special moment.” Mr Manley’s time in Spain has been politically,
challenging and historically interesting. He has witnessed the abdication of King Juan Carlos I and the coronation of a new king. The political landscape - a scene he has to be intimately acquainted with - has altered radically with the traditionally strongest parties (the rightwing PP and leftist PSOE) challenged by upstarts. Mr Manley, who is married to Spanish international lawyer Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges, and has three daughters, said: “Podemos appeared overnight; no-one was expecting them at all,” although he was not so surprised when Ciudadanos arrived on the scene. He has worked with governments of
both colours as well as seeing new parties arrive on the scene. And of course, he has had to deal with the challenges of Brexit (see Brexit Brief for more on this) with informing British expatriates one of his main goals. In fact it is in the field of communications where Mr Manley feels his greatest achievement as ambassador lies. A noticeable enthusiasm came into his voice as he said: “I feel one of my biggest achievements was how I led our team into becoming a more digital network. Social media gives us the tools to engage with so many more people. “Our outreach meetings
AMBASSADOR. Simon Manley has held the post since 2013. (more than 120) let us engage thousands of people, but one social media video on the Royal Decree regarding Brexit had almost 100,000 views. Social media is a hugely important part of communicating with people.
As his time as ambassador draws to a close, what does the future hold for Mr Manley? With an almost imperceptible shrug of his shoulders, he said: “It is a challenge to find anything as good as this job!”
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People trafficking bust SPANISH police have arrested 17 members of an alleged people trafficking ring in North Africa. The arrests took place in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where a gang were allegedly threatening Moroccan migrants who sought to recover their money after failed attempts to reach Europe. The group are accused of charging between €1,500 and €4,000 to transport migrants to Spain. According to media reports, a hired hitman allegedly threatened those who tried to claim their money back.
Breakthrough:
Radiotherapy used to cure heart rhythm problems for first time in Spain A PIONEERING technique has been used to tackle heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) at the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona. For the first time ever in the peninsula, radiotherapy was used on a 64-year-old man suffering with a heart condition and, to date, his arrhythmias have reportedly disappeared. According to the Science Information and News Service, SINC, the initiative allows the treatment to be carried out on those on which the usual methods are unsuccessful and the patient’s health could be at risk, as in the case of a heart transplant. Julio Martí, head of the Cardiology Department at the Barcelona hospital, has highlighted the complexity of the technique and the high level of field specialisation required from profes-
HEART HELP: Patients can benefit from a pioneering procedure that tackles heart condition. sionals involved. The procedure, despite its complexity, has an approximate duration of 30 minutes compared to traditional techniques that can take up to two hours.
Eligible patients can benefit from the procedure if they suffer from epicardial disease, meaning that the arrhythmia originates in the outer zone of the cardiac muscle
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Mental health request IN the EU only Spain and Bulgaria remain without a specialist child psychiatric service. The EU recognised that child psychiatry was a different discipline and that the children needed treatment by specialists, back in 2005. Spain did finally issue a Royal decree back in 2014 and a new draft decree was issued in 2018, but this matter still has not reached the Council of State. Chief of Hospital psychiatry Gregorio Marañón and other specialists have now written to the European Commission highlighting the problem and questioning whether Spain is in breach of the EU law.
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REQUEST: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants an apology from Spain’s King. SPAIN’S King Felipe has received a letter from Mexico’s president calling for him to apologise for his country’s legacy of colonialism in Latin America. Madrid officials said in a statement they “firmly rejected” Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s call for an apology.
The head of state said he was concerned about events Spain’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has planned to mark the 500th anniversary of the arrival of conquistador Hernan Cortes in Mexico. Lopez Obrador previously released a video featuring him stood outside a Mayan temple explaining his claims about Spanish colonialism. “The so-called conquest, discovery or encounter between two worlds or cultures was in reality an invasion and many atrocities were committed,” the Mexican president said. Hernan Cortes landed in Mexico in April 1519. He then led an expedition against the native Aztecs before establishing a Spanish colony. Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821.
Government computer under attack SPAIN’S Ministry of Defence computers were infected with a computer virus for three months before being detected, according to media reports. The department said it believes a ‘foreign power’ is behind the computer attack in an attempt to access military secrets. The recently released Annual National
Security Report said: ‘[There has been] an increase in the aggressiveness of some foreign intelligence services.’ According to Spanish media, ministry officials believe the complexity of the virus suggests it is not the work of computer hackers and they are 90 per cent certain it is not the work of an insider.
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SPAIN has condemned a massacre which saw 135 people killed and has called for authorities there to launch a thorough investigation. Last Saturday at least 135 people of the Peul ethnic group were massacred in the villages of Ogossagou and Welingara, in the centre of Mali. According to the United Nations, many of the victims were women
Spain condemns Mali massacre and children. Apparently armed men, reportedly dressed as hunters, came before dawn and attacked the villagers with guns and machetes. The area has suffered from a jihadist insurgency since 2012 and groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and
Daesh have moved deeper into Central Mali, exploiting ethnic divisions and sowing chaos. One theory is that Saturday’s massacre may have been linked to one of the self-defence groups that have sprung up in the area.
The Spanish government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the EU have condemned the attack and called on the authorities in Mali to conduct a thorough investigation to clarify the causes, identify the culprits and bring them to justice.
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Additionally, the government has sent its condolences to the relatives of the victims, as well as the desire for a speedy recovery of the injured and reiterated its support of the efforts of the government of Mali as regards to the security and protection of the populations of the centre of the country, to restore peace and stability.
British hiker dies after a fall in Mallorca
BODY FOUND: A hiker was found dead after falling in rocky terrain in Mallorca. A BRITISH university student was found dead on Saturday, a day after he disappeared during a hike with other undergraduates in Mallorca. According to reports, Mischa Nee, 20, is believed to have fallen some distance in difficult, rocky terrain. Mischa is said to have been
‘exploring a nearby hill’ during a short trip to the island, when fellow Stanford University students lost sight of him. Local authorities began a search, but did not find his body until the following day. The computer science major was planning to minor in either art history or studio art. He had worked as a com-
puter science tutor with Breakout Mentors since April 2017, teaching computer programming to children. Mischa had also served as an event coordinator and graphic designer for Stanford University Dance Marathon, an annual fundraising effort led by students, since October 2016.
Puigdemont prison visit CARLES PUIGDEMONT, the former Catalan President was initially arrested and imprisoned in Germany. He is wanted in Spain for his part in the unauthorised Catalonian referendum. He spent two weeks in prison in the town of Neumuenster, whilst he fought the Spanish government’s attempts to extradite him back to Spain. The Spanish government’s extradition proceedings collapsed and Puigdemont was released, but this week he returned to the prison to say thank you for the way he had been treated in prison and took them a gift of 100 books by Catalan authors.
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BREXIT BRIEF
No-deal costs THE cost to the Spanish economy of Britain leaving the EU without a deal would be €10 billion over the next five years, according to the country’s central bank. The Bank of Spain said the country’s labour market would also be shaken if a nodeal Brexit occurs. The effects on the Spanish economy overall would be significant but not excessive, the Bank of Spain said. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would be 0.5 per cent less over the next five years in that scenario compared to one where Britain leaves with a deal, the central bank added. The Bank of Spain’s Brexit: Balance of Situation and Perspectives report stated unemployment could rise by 0.8 per cent in a no-deal Brexit, with between 125,000 and 150,000 jobs lost. “The costs could be significant depending on the scenario,” the report said. The Bank of Spain said imports and exports could be hit as the euro gains value against the pound and as British demand for Spanish goods falls. Around 0.02 per cent would have shaved off Spanish GDP if Britain leaves the EU with a deal, the report said.
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Taking control By Joe Gerrard MPS in the British Parliament have dealt a historic blow to the country’s Prime Minister after voting to take the tabling of Brexit votes into their own hands. A total of 329 MPs voted in favour of the amendment from Conservative MP Oliver Letwin and Labour member Hilary Benn. A total of 302 MPs voted against the plan, with 30 Conservatives rebelling to get the amendment passed. The amendment gives MPs the power to control business related to Brexit. This includes tabling amendments as part of indicative votes which seek to find out which aspects of Brexit enjoy the most support in Parliament. Prime Minister Theresa May told MPs the change could mean measures would be put forward that the EU would not accept. But media reports in Britain interpreted the amendment’s passing as signalling the matter was no longer in her hands as pressure mounted on
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Operation details MEASURES set to be taken if Britain leaves the EU without a deal have come to light, with Operation Yellowhammer including plans for some 3,500 troops to be deployed and ferries booked to secure medical suppliers.
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SETBACK: The timetable for Brexit votes is now out of May’s (inset) hands. the Prime Minister to stand down. Government Health Minister Matt Hancock said on Tuesday the options for Brexit were “narrowing.” Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg said he would back May’s deal over not leaving the EU at all but added he still believed that “no deal is better than Mrs May’s.” Sammy Wilson, Brexit spokesperson for the Northern Irish DUP, said his party would prefer to have an ex-
tended delay to Brexit than take the deal currently being offered. The DUP props up May’s minority Conservative government, meaning their support is crucial if she is to get an agreement passed. May had intended to hold a third vote for her deal on Tuesday but relented after saying she did not have the support. Today (Thursday) was floated as a possible alterative earlier this week.
ROAD authorities in Britain have confirmed that Operation Brock, a no-deal Brexit contingency plan which limits speeds on the M20 to around 48 kilometres per hour, is in effect and will remain so ‘indefinitely.’
Brexit poll AROUND 55 per cent of British voters would back remain if a new referendum on remaining in the EU were held, with only 79 per cent of Leave voters still in favour of Brexit according to the country’s Social Attitudes Survey.
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Race drama A MAN aged 37 collapsed after his heart stopped during a half marathon. He was running in the Ciudad Universitaria (Madrid) race when he suddenly fell to the
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ground. Medics were quickly on the scene and performed CPR, until doctors arrived and managed to restart his heart with a defibrilator. The man is now recovering in hospital.
REGRETS: Fernando Carderera says French senators showed “absolute ignorance.”
France-Spain Cataluña spat THE French ambassador to Spain has said he regrets moves from Senators in Paris who issued a declaration in support of those on trial over the 2017 Catalan independence push. Fernando Cardedera said the 41 senators, from the ruling La Republic en Marcha party, showed “absolute ignorance” on the 2017 push and the ongoing trial of 12 pro-Catalan independence figures. The French government said in a statement: “France reiterates its constant commitment to respect the constitutional framework of Spain.
“It is not up to France to interfere in ongoing judicial proceedings.” The declaration made by the 41 senators said they felt affected by the ‘serious events’ that have happened in the northern Spanish region in recent years. Madrid had repressed the ‘legitimate elected victims’ by arresting, charging them and putting them on trial in the country’s Supreme Court. “It is a real valuation of democratic rights and freedoms,” the declaration stated. The trial of the 12 former Catalan officials and pro-independence activists in Madrid continues.
A MAN aged 35 years has been sentenced to 18 years and nine months in prison for beheading his father. The 73-year-old man was apparently suffering cancer and was particularly vulnerable when he was murdered. The son, in his defence stated that he had attacked his father because he had treated his mother badly. A jury convicted the man of the offence, which occurred on June 22, 2017, at the family home in Valencia. Apparently, the man lifted his father from a chair and threw him against a table and then onto the floor. The defendant then took a Japanese knife and tried to kill the old man, this assault only caused injuries to his head and neck, because the weapon had no edge. Later, he took hold of a mountain knife with which he ended up slaughtering his father.
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IN Spain, winemakers can get grants to assist with restructuring, promotion of their wines overseas and generally develop their business. These grants are paid from a unique fund. The winemakers’ union, the ‘Union of Unions of Farmers and Livestock,’ re-
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port that in 2018, of the allocated funds of €353million, 14 per cent remain not paid out and were critical of the Management of the Ministry. The union reports that in Italy only 8.3 per cent and in France, no available money, remains unallocated.
GERARD PIQUE: The Barcelona defender told fans to stop shouting anti-Spain abuse.
Pique slams abuse BARCELONA FC player Gerard Pique has spoken out against fans who shouted antiSpain insults as Cataluña played Venezuela. As Pique played for the Catalan National Team, he ges-
tured for fans to stop making pro-independence comments. He later told Spanish media: “I told them to be silent because we have to lead by example, it is intolerable to be disrespectful, we must
Banana cocaine scam A 51-YEAR-OLD Dutch National said to have been living in Calpe has been arrested and extradited to the Netherlands for money laundering, with sums of €80 million said to be involved. The first phase of the investigation took place in the Netherlands with the seizure in 2017 of 3,279 kilos of cocaine in a container of bananas
not disrespect.” Commenting on his decision to leave the Spanish national team to play for Cataluña, Pique told media: “People who do not want to understand, will never understand it.”
imported from Colombia. The profits from the drug investigation were allegedly laundered through an Estate Agency and property ownership business in the town of Alfaz del Pi (Alicante). During the police operation in Alicante, the residence and headquarters of the main leader of the criminal organisation in Spain was searched. This was a luxury villa located in Calpe. The investigation led on to a real estate in Alfaz del Pi, which was allegedly used to clean dirty money. National Police seized four vehicles used by the organisation, as well as freezing the assets of eight properties whose value exceeds €5 million.
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HUMAN COST: More than 60,000 people have reportedly died in Yemen’s conflict.
Spain ‘arms dealing’ A GROUP of charities is claiming Spain earns €20 per second selling weapons to the Saudi Arabian coalition bombing Yemen. Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Oxfam International, FundiPau, and Save the Children have put together a campaign asking Spain’s politicians to suspend arms exports to Saudi Ara-
bia and the United Arab Emirates. The campaign, El Contador De La Verguenza (the shame counter), sees a counter record two figures; the number of weapons sales authorised by Spain to the Saudi coalition, and the number of deaths in the crisis in Yemen. At the time of writing, this stood at more than €2 billion
and 60,218 deaths; the equivalent of one person every 25 minutes. The campaign’s co-ordinator Alberto Estevez, said: “Today marks the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the bombings in the armed conflict in Yemen, and we want to create this shame counter to show the magnitude of this barbarism.”
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EXPERTS are suggesting rail company Elipsos International could cease trading once the existing deal between French and Spanish operators ends in January 2021. The company, owned equal-
ly between French SNCF and Spanish RENFE and co-ordinates the high-speed connection between the two countries, could close within two years. Elipsos International, which was established in 2000, could
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be replaced by company Intermodalidad de Levante (ILSA) to run France-Spain services. It is estimated there have been 4.2 million international train travellers coming from France in the past five years.
PURR-FECT MOVE: David Toms and cat Shiva.
Paralysed biker moves back to Costa A POPULAR expatriate photographer who was left paralysed after a horrific Costa del Sol motorbike accident has made another important step on his road to recovery. David Toms has today moved to a cosy apartment at Mijas Costa where he will have round-the-clock attention from three carers. Jackie Stone of the David Toms Support Fund told the Euro Weekly News: “David and his cat, Shiva, have finally moved into a nice cosy apartment in Mijas Costa where David will have 24-hour care.” She went on: “He is settling into his new home today so anyone who wants to visit him can do so from next weekend. It’s now closer to all of us, so visiting him will be easier.” Jackie asked: “Please let us know via our Facebook page when you are thinking of
coming so we can let his carers know.” David’s career behind the lens stopped in an instant on the morning of July 15, 2016 when he lost control of his Honda Fireblade on a patch of sand spilt on the Istan road. A very experienced biker who knew the road well, David was hit by an oncoming car and sustained severe spinal injuries. He says he was not going fast. Initially rushed to the Costa del Sol Hospital, several days later he was moved to the Carlos Haya Regional Hospital in Malaga where he was given the devastating news that he would never regain any movement from the shoulders down. David was transferred to a specialist hospital in Toledo, then a temporary unit in Granada before settling into a care home near Alhaurin de la Torre.
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DIVERSITY CALL: The report said more needed to be done to integrate immigrants.
Prejudice warning THE attitude of Spanish people towards immigration continues to be more positive than elsewhere in Europe but there are signs prejudice could be getting worse, a government agency has said. Spain’s National Security Council said in an annual report that a strategy was needed to integrate immigrants into Spanish society. That strategy should include plans to combat racism, discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance, the report stated. ‘Specific programmes and actions must be implemented to raise society’s awareness of the
positive effects of immigration and the positive value of diversity, as well as to avoid and counteract xenophobic discourse,’ the report stated. If unemployment continues to remain above pre-recession levels despite an economic recovery then there could be a risk of nationalism and xenophobia rising, the report added. The council also called for joint action with Morocco and Algeria to be stepped up to help stem the flow of irregular migrants crossing the Mediterranean into Spain. Human trafficking into Spain continues to be one of the ‘greatest threats’ to national and international security.
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TERRORISM RISE: The number of terror cells has increased in Spain.
Jihadi threat NEW figures suggest Jihadism in Spain is changing from larger terrorist groups to smaller, more isolated cells. According to the Elcano Royal Institute, a study into 215 people detained or deceased in Spain through alleged member-
ship of Islamic terrorist groups showed cell numbers have increased, but their size has decreased. Before 2010, only 10 groups had been identified and brought down, but a total of 36 were located between 2016 and 2018.
The networks were said to contain between four and seven people, compared to up to 30 members in previous groups. The change is thought to be partly down to the loss of prominence of Al Qaeda due to the rise of Islamic State.
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Cyclist riding in peloton group dies after being hit by trailer in Spain A CYCLIST, reportedly riding in a peloton group of riders, has died after being struck by a ‘small trailer’ in central Spain. The 58-year-old man was allegedly hit by the trailer when he was riding in Pozuelo del Rey in the Comunidad de Madrid on Sunday. The emergency services and an air ambulance crew which were sent to the scene, were unable to save his life. Guardia Civil traffic police are investigating the circumstances which led up to the fatal accident.
AIR AMBULANCE: The crew were unable to save his life.
Flag flies for volunteers A BRITISH town is set to fly the flag which volunteers from the country fought under during the Spanish Civil War. The flag of the International Brigade is due to be flown in Motherwell Civic Centre on Sunday July 21, for No Pasaran commemoration day. The decision was taken unanimously by North Lanarkshire Council’s finance and resources com-
mittee. The day takes place every year to honour local British volunteers who travelled to Spain in the 1930’s to fight against the nationalist forces of Francisco Franco. A total of 11 men from Motherwell lost their lives in the conflict from 1936 to 1939. No Pasaran (Shall Not Pass in English) was a slogan used by those loyal to the Second Spanish Republic.
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Take control of your finances in an uncertain world They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes, and this has never seemed more true! As the UK enters unchartered waters with Brexit, there is much we do not know about what the future will bring. However, there are some things you can be sure of and that you can control to your benefit, whatever happens around us. Taxation of assets Double tax treaties are independent of the EU. So if you are a UK national resident in Spain, your existing tax treatment will not change with Brexit. Something that can make a significant difference to the way you are taxed is the way you structure your assets and wealth. You can usually find Spain-compliant investment opportunities that can offer significant tax, and other, benefits. Expatriates who favour UKcentric assets and investments could see increased taxation with Brexit, as some non-
By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks EU/EEA assets are treated differently. For example, if you sell a home in Spain to buy a British property once the UK leaves the EU/EEA, you may no longer be eligible for capital gains tax relief. At any time, the UK can potentially increase the tax burden for non-residents. For example, 2015 brought new capital gains tax liability for non-residents on UK residential property, and now this will also apply to commercial property. Tougher tax rules are also possible following a change in
UK government, including the possibility of a new wealth tax on higher-value UK assets. A locally-based adviser can advise about asset protection and taking advantage of taxefficient opportunities in Spain. Taxation of pensions The 25% ‘overseas transfer charge’ introduced in 2017 may indicate things to come. Currently, EU residents are only affected if transferring UK pension funds to QROPS outside the EU/EEA, but the scope may increase after Brexit. If you are considering transferring your pension out of the UK, it is essential to take regulated, personalised pensions advice to establish the most suitable approach for you. But review your options now, before the tax-free window potentially closes. Investments It is not just Brexit that can disrupt investment and currency markets today. At any given time, external influences and events can unexpectedly
RALLYING: Soria is one area where the population of small towns is declining.
Depopulation protests GROUPS helping to organise depopulation protests in Madrid on Sunday have said around 100,000 demonstrators are expected to attend. Soria Ya and Teruel Existe, who campaign for measures to tackle depopulation in their respective areas, said the Revolt of Empty Spain could see at least 77 groups take part. Teruel Existe said in a
statement: ‘The policies in this country have led to development being concentrated on the coast and in the centre. ‘This has led to a social and economic imbalance, the seriousness of which should be treated with the necessary priority to end this population drain.’ The rallies come as rural towns continue to see falls in
their populations. Recent data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed a total of 1,360 towns are home to less than 101 residents, up from 1,319 at the start of 2018. The equivalent figure was 1,036 10 years ago. Spain’s Territories Minister Meritxell Batet previously said depopulation is the “biggest challenge” facing the country.
shift the direction of markets. Diversification is the key to minimising risk. A portfolio made up of a mixture of asset types, from different countries, regions and sectors, is best placed to ride out turbulence. This approach reduces exposure to under-performance in any single area and enables the opportunity to produce positive returns over time. Conversely, if you mainly hold UK assets, your returns will be more vulnerable to the fortunes of sterling and the British economy during these uncertain times. Make sure your investments offer the right balance of risk and return for your peace of mind. A financial professional can use appropriate tools to create an objective risk profile for you. Estate planning With good estate planning we can control who receives our legacy and when. Even after Brexit, you can override local ‘forced heirship rules’ by applying the law of your nationality to your estate
through the EU regulation, ‘Brussels IV’, but beware this can have tax implications. If you are UK-domiciled – as many expatriates are – your estate is liable to UK inheritance tax as well as Spanish succession tax. It may be possible to restructure your wealth to reduce tax liabilities. With careful tax, pensions, investments and estate planning, you can steer your financial future in the right direction. Cross-border financial planning is complex and should be designed around your circumstances and wishes, so take specialist advice for the best results. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com.
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Tech giants ‘pay less tax’ MAJOR technological companies in Spain reportedly pay less corporation tax in Spain, despite earning more. According to newly-released figures, Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft jointly paid just €31.7 million in 2017, 8 per cent less than the year before. The group of technological giants declared net profits of €36.3 million in 2017, 11 per cent more than the year before, despite paying less tax. A debate over where large internet-based companies should pay their tax has been high on the priority list for the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Corporations often base their headquarters in tax-friendly countries, including Ireland, rather than in Spain or the rest of Europe.
Bribery allegations OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have asked a court in Spain to investigate allegations of bribery surrounding the former Spanish ambassador to Haiti. Manuel Antonio Hernandez Ruigomez, who is now Spain’s ambassador to Angola, is accused of taking payments in exchange for dealing with the Haitian authorities to procure construction contracts. The alleged incidents are said to have taken place after the country’s destructive earthquake in 2010, when police claim Ruigomez worked with Haiti’s government to reconstruct its water infrastructure. The Guardia Civil’s Central Operative Unit has asked Spain’s National Court to investigate former official Edmundo Rodriguez Sobrino for making €14,400 in payments to Ruizomez.
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Catalan trial Junqueras: Protests expressed ‘will of the people’ By Joe Gerrard A FORMER senior Catalan regional authority official on trial over the 2017 independence referendum and declaration, claimed secession was the people’s will, a police witness has said. A Guardia Civil lieutenant told the Supreme Court - where former Catalan vice president Oriol Junqueras and 11 others are standing trial - that the comments came during pro-independence demonstrations. The officer was policing the protests which took place on September 2017, days before the vote on October 1. Junqueras, the region’s former vice president, is
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COMMENTS: Junqueras (inset) made the remarks about protests before the vote. charged with sedition, rebellion and embezzlement over the 2017 vote which he denies. Prosecutors questioning the officer were told Junqueras made the comments during a brief ex-
change: “It was about an hour or so when he was leaving and said goodbye, and he said I had to understand the protests were the will of the people. “I told him he had to un-
derstand I was doing my job,” the officer told prosecutors. He added Guardia Civil officers and police in riot gear were met with threats and insults during the demonstrations. “Protesters threw bottles, spat and repeated insults like ‘b*******’ and ‘fascists.’ This went on from 9.30am until 2 or 3am the following morning,” the officer said. The testimony comes as Junqueras previously told the court he was a ‘political prisoner.’ “Voting is not a crime, but preventing votes by force is,” Junqueras said. He faces 25 years in prison for the most serious offence of sedition if found guilty. The trial continues.
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Mental illness in prisons
JAIL CLAIM: Mental health issues are rife in Spanish prisons, Ambit said. TWO-FIFTHS of all prisoners in Spain live with some kind of mental health issue, seven times higher than the rate among the country’s population according to a campaign group. Ambit, which works in prisons to help prisoners with mental health problems recover, claimed the psychological situation amongst inmates was ‘dramatic.’ The organisation added there is currently a ‘revolv-
ing door ’ in the Spanish prison system. Inmates enter jail with mental health issues or develop them while serving sentences, go undiagnosed, then commit further crimes after being released and end up back in prison, Ambit claimed. Javier Vilalta, Ambit’s director, said there was no decent treatment for prisoners with mental health issues. “These are vulnerable people who deal with drugs,
commit a small crime to feed addiction and end up in prison,” Vilalta said. Prisoner healthcare in Spain is comparable to that of impoverished countries, the director added. There are around 200 mental health specialists across Spain’s 71 prisons, according to Ambit. Spain’s prison population stood at 61,526 as of 2016, according to the latest government data.
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Vandalism investigation THE Andalucian Ombudsman has reportedly opened a complaint into Sevilla City Council over the prevalence of vandalism. According to media reports, the ombudsman will look into the council’s surveillance programmes following complaints over repeated vandalism in Plaza de España. The area, which is classified as a Cultural Interest Asset, has reportedly suffered multiple damages, leading the ombudsman to investigate what is being done to prevent the issue.
by Karl Smallman AN animal welfare campaign group is claiming victory after Spain’s Supreme Court upheld a ban on the torture of bulls during the ‘Toro de la Vega’ festival, following years of pressure from local Spanish groups, including PACMA, and PETA. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals foundation said: “No young bull will ever again be stabbed to death by men with spears in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain.” They went on: “Back in 2016, we celebrated as the regional government of Castilla y Leon outlawed the stabbing to death of bulls at the festival, but soon after this decision was made, the Tordesillas City Council filed an appeal in the Supreme Court arguing that there was no reason to prohibit the killing. “Now, the Supreme Court has officially rejected this appeal, bringing an end to the nearly 500-year-old barbaric and inhumane tradition of tormenting and stabbing a young bull with darts and
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UPHELD: A ban on animal cruelty during bull festival. spears and cutting off his tail while still alive, after which the city council would award a ceremonial spear and medal to the person who ultimately killed the suffering animal.”
PETA said the victory is part of a wider movement in Spai n, as m or e and m or e peopl e ar e speaki ng out against festivals and other event s i n whi ch bul l s ar e tortured in the name of en-
tertainment. To date, more than 100 towns have banned bullfighting, and according to an Ipsos MORI poll, over 80 per cent of Spanish people oppose the event.
Happy and healthy ACCORDING to a recent report the Spanish are getting happier. The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions network has found that Spain has moved from 36th place to 30th in their 2019 analysis. This report covers 156 countries. Their report looks at the economy and the availability of the Social Support networks available to the residents, the life expectancy and how much of that will be healthy, the freedom for the individual to make life choices, the people’s generosity and the people’s perception of the corruption in the country. Additionally, Bloomberg has placed Spain at the top of its rankings on the
SIX British young people have featured in a BBC series exploring Spain’s pornography industry. The BBC Three three-part show, titled Porn Laid Bare, is now available on BBC iPlayer. The group of people in their 20’s visited Spain, which is considered to be one of Europe’s pornography hubs, to in-
Healthiest Country Index. This classifies nations according to things such as life expectancy, tobacco use and obesity. Environmental factors are also taken into account. Spain, apparently, has the highest life expectancy among European Union nations and forecasts that by 2040 it will have the world’s longest lifespan, at almost 86 years, followed by Japan, which has now fallen to second place. Apparently, the key to Spain’s health is based on its ‘Mediterranean diet.’ The only ‘blot’ to Spain’s healthy lifestyle is that there is a higher rate of smoking in the country with higher rates of consequent health problems.
Spanish sex documentary vestigate the ethics of the industry. Freelance journalist, Drew Wyllie, 23, who featured on the show told one publication the series also explores how
pornography affects young people, their relationships, and society. A survey accompanying Porn Laid Bare found 20 per cent of 18 to 25-year-olds in the United Kingdom have been worried about being addicted to porn. More than half claimed it creates impossible beauty and body standards.
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RISING: The group said the number of Islamophobic incidents was climbing.
Hate crimes A TOTAL of 107 hate crimes were committed in the Valencia region in 2018, 18 per cent of the Spanish total and the highest figure of any autonomous community. A report from the Movement against Intolerance found a total of 602 hate crimes were committed in Spain last year. Hate crimes refer to assaults on people motivated by their race, religion, gender or sexuality. The group said thousands more incidents took place, but they were not documented because prejudice in itself is not a crimi-
nal offence. “Freedom of expression is not freedom of aggression,â€? the group said. Valencia was followed by CataluĂąa with 80 hate crimes, Andalucia with 70 and the Madrid region with 68. The Movement against Intolerance warned attacks motivated by racism and intolerance were on the rise. Islamophobia and anti-Semitism also rose during 2018, the group added. Hate crime laws passed in Spain in 2011 were insufficient to tackle the problem, the Movement against Intolerance said.
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A third of Spain covered by forest SPAIN is ranked 76th in the world by forest area with 36.94 per cent of the country covered by forests. And according to the World Bank data, Spain’s forest area has grown 33 per cent since 1990 rising from 27.65 per cent in 1990 to 36.9 per cent in 2016. Suriname is the country with the largest area of woodland in the world, with about 98 per cent of its territory covered in forest, followed by Micronesia (91.86 per cent), Gabon (90.04 per cent) and Seychelles (88.41 per cent).
Within the EU and ahead of Spain, the first country to appear in the list is Finland, at number 10, with 73.11 per cent of forest territory, in 16th place is Sweden (68.92 per cent), in 23rd is Slovenia (61.97 per cent), in 36th, Estonia (53.98 per cent) and in 51st place is Austria (46.91 per cent). On the other hand, three countries in the world have no forest area at all: San Marino, Qatar and Nauru. In addition, those with the smallest percentage of their territory occupied by forest cover are Oman (0.1 per cent), Egypt (0.07 per cent) and Libya (0.12 per cent).
Automation: ‘half’ of jobs face change HALF of all jobs in the Spanish economy are at risk of being replaced by machines, according to the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD found Spain was among 36 developed
economies where workers faced the greatest risk from automation. The organisation found 52 per cent of jobs faced a medium to high risk of ‘significant’ loss or transformation due to automation. A total of 22 per
cent face disappearing all together in their current form, according to the OECD. Spain came ahead of Britain, the US, Ireland, France and Belgium in terms of jobs at risk of change or disappearance.
COMEBACK: The wolf population in the Madrid region is growing.
Wolves return THE population of wolves in the Madrid region continues to grow five years after six were sighted in 2013, with between 35 and 40 animals now in the area. The animals have been spotted in the Guadarrama National Park. It comes after six wolves, two adults and four pups, were sighted in 2013 about 70 years after the animals were hunted to ex-
tinction in the Madrid region. Luis del Olmo, head of environmental affairs and sustainability in the region, said there are now at least five established packs. “Slowly, but surely, the wolf population has now consolidated in the region,” del Olmo said. The figures come as part of a regional study into
wolves in the area. Juan Carlos Blanco, the study’s director, said wolves were moving into new areas in the region after previously staying in border areas with Segovia and Avila. “There are now other places where they are a regular presence, and where they will likely establish themselves in the future,” Blanco said.
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Food danger levels THE Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) has published the results of an investigation into harmful chemical levels in Spanish food. The report showed almost 10 per cent of the foods analysed exceeded the maximum recommended quantities of acrylamide; a substance formed when frying or roasting starchy foods. The study found five of the 55 foods tested, some of which were aimed at children, exceeding these levels, which is not illegal in Spain. Nutritionist Beatriz Robles told one publication the chemical is responsible for giving some foods their golden colour and toasted flavour. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies acrylamide as group 2A; a substance that is probably carcinogenic, meaning its effect is considered sufficiently proven in animals, but more testing is still needed in humans. In 2017, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) established maximum acrylamide levels for foods the chemical is most commonly found in, including crisps, roasted coffee, cookies, cereals, and cookies.
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Towns vie to be favourite TEN towns in the Spanish countryside are competing to be crowned this year’s rural tourism capital, with the public invited to vote for their favourite. The ten towns, in provinces across the country, were selected from 215 urban areas across 15 of Spain’s 17 regions. The Escapada Rural website is staging the poll. The finalists for this year’s poll are Almagro, in Ciudad Real Province, which is famous for its 17th century Corral de Comedias. Valencia Province’s Buñol has al-
so made the final 10. It is known for its Tomatina festival where revellers throw tomatoes at each other. Cangas del Narcea, in Asturias, is home to the Basilica of Santa Maria Magdalena and is set in the rolling hills of Green Spain. The Madrid region’s La Hiruela is home to an original flour mill and other craft sites, while Montblanc in Tarragona has a modernist winery. Avila Province’s Navaluenga sits at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos and is known for its local cuisine. Parada de Sil in Ourense Province
STUNNING: Santillana del Mar was one of the towns shortlisted. features the monastery of Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil. Cantabria’s Santillana del Mar is known for the Altamira Caves, some of the best-recognised and most significant prehistoric art in the world.
Setenil de las Bodegas, in Cadiz Province, has houses hewn into the side of a rock face while Caceres’ Trujillo is home to the church of San Martin. You can vote in the poll at: www.escapadarural.com.
Spain is in business IT takes an average of 12 and a half days to legally register a business in Spain, down from 138 days in 2003 according to new figures. T h e Wo r l d B a n k ’s d a t a s h o w e d S p a i n
came 13th in terms of the time taken to set up a company. Its Doing Business 2019 report found entrepreneurs in New Zealand, Singapore and Denmark faced the shortest waits in getting companies up and running.
The bank scored companies based on the amount of documents needed to start a company, taxes, investor protection, credit and bankruptcy arrangements, among other factors.
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SMUGGLED: Around 50 vehicles a day reportedly smuggle tobacco from Gibraltar.
Tobacco smuggling ANDALUCIA is one of Spain’s main entry points for tobacco smuggling, according to police. More than 40 per cent of the country’s illegal supplies enters through the area, with the Guardia Civil estimating around 50 vehicles loaded with boxes of tobacco come
into Andalucia each day. According to Altadis, the practice sees the government lose out on €900 million a year in taxes; around €2.5 million a day. Tobacco smuggling, which was once mainly confined to the coast of Galicia, is now more common in Andalucia.
Consultancy firm Ipsos estimates 31.2 per cent of cigarettes smoked in the area are illegal, compared to 6.5 per cent in Madrid. Overall, 41.7 per cent of smuggled tobacco is thought to come from Gibraltar and brought into Spain by car without paying taxes.
Electoral roll probe SPANISH election authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that 30 towns have artificially increased the number of names on their electoral rolls. The Electoral Census Office said there had been ‘significant’ increases in the number of people on the towns’ voter registries. Names on electoral rolls sometimes increase as people re-register in towns prior to votes. But the increases seen in the 30 towns investigated were not justified, the Electoral Census Office claimed. “These towns’ registrations could be sus-
pected of being irregular due to their size,” agency officials said. A spokesperson for Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) said they sent requests for explanations to towns where spikes in registrations were detected as a matter of protocol. The INE incorporates the Electoral Census Office. Probes are then opened if the explanation is considered inadequate, the spokesperson added. The Electoral Census Office has passed on the probe to Spain’s Central Election Board which is due to review its findings as the investigation continues.
Nuclear plant deal POWER companies have reached a deal on how much to spend on Spain’s oldest nuclear power plant before it closes. Iberdrola, Endesa and Naturgy, who jointly hold the permit for the plant, agreed to €600 million in funding for the Almaraz plant in Extremadura.
A spokesperson for Endesa told the media they were pleased with the deal. The plant is the first of seven set to be closed between 2027 and 2035 under government plans announced in March. The agreement between the three firms came days before
the deadline for the plant’s licence to be renewed on Sunday. The closure of the plant is set to begin in 2027 before shutting the following year. The news comes as the families of plant workers protested while the companies remained deadlocked over plans for the site.
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Driest winter on record SPAIN’S Costa del Sol had the driest winter on record, according to the national weather agency AEMET. A total of 11 litres per square metre fell during the months of December, January and February. They are traditionally the wettest months.
The measurement was made at the Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport and is the lowest figure since records began in 1942. The dry winter followed torrential rains in October 2018 which saw many parts of Malaga Province hit by devastating flooding and loss of life.
Spanish inequality IT would take 120 years for members of a low income family to enter the Spanish middle class, according to a new study which found inequality is widening. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) report comes as Oxfam also found one in six middle class families remain in poverty following income drops during the last recession. The OECD’s A Broken Social Elevator? report found Spanish low income families could move into the middle class in four generations. Spain came ahead of France, with six, Britain, five but behind Sweden, three and Denmark, two. The OECD average is four and a half generations. The report said social mobility in Spain was characterised by “sticky” floors and
ceilings. “People are pessimistic about their chances of improving their own financial situation: only a minority of people, 25 per cent, expected their financial situation to improve,” the report said. The OECD also found children from both low income and middle class families were more likely than those of other countries to stay in the same economic position. About 69 per cent of children with parents who have studied at university also complete a degree, compared with 22 per cent of those who have low-earning parents. Around 56 per cent of children of parents without higher education also did not go to university, compared with the OECD average of 42 per cent.
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Survivors of terror A NEW report has been released which sets out to document the situation facing the survivors of terror attacks in Spain. Wounded and Forgotten - The Survivors of Terrorism in Spain is the first study of its kind to bring together statistics and testimonies from the victims of attacks. There are currently 4,808 people who have survived terror attacks living in Spain, according to Interior Ministry data quoted in the study. Of those, 667 live with permanent injuries. About 10 per cent of those injured are Guardia Civil officers, with 6 per cent National Police and 2.4 per cent soldiers. A total of 2,597 of survivors were caught up in ETA attacks, with 1,833 victims of attacks related to jihadism.
TERROR EFFECTS: The study looked at the victims of attacks throughout recent Spanish history. Maria Jimenez, a co-author of the study, said many of the survivors had been left in the “ditch” of the history of terrorism. “Not all of them are, as the rules for caring for victims have developed over time. In the 1960’s and 1970’s there was no such recognition of the condition of the wounded.
“But we must underline that administration for victims is not proactive,” Jimenez said. The study brought together data and interviews from the survivors of attacks by the Basque nationalist ETA, the militant leftist GRAPO, Islamic fundamentalists and attacks from the extreme right.
Canarian ‘Bruce Lee’ aged 95 ‘PALO CANARIOS’ is a martial arts, unique to the Canary Islands, which combines elements of self-defence and stick fighting. Eduardo Oramas, from Tenerife, who is aged 95, appeared on Spain’s Got Talent last week,
where he and his team gave a robust display of their art. Eduardo readily won over the judges together with the audience and was immediately dubbed the Canarian ‘Bruce Lee.’
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Keeping time SPAIN has decided to stay in its current time zone and not to ditch daylight savings after officials began mulling the changes last year. Government spokesperson Isabel Celaa said officials chose to keep Spanish clocks at Central European time after a report commissioned to investigate the issue recommended no changes. The report examined the impact a change in time would have on the economy, society and culture and found there would be a large number of repercussions, Celaa added. Clocks will also go forward as normal on Sunday, the
spokesperson said. It comes as EU officials began discussing abolishing daylight savings across the bloc last year. Celaa said the issue had been shelved until 2021 at a European level. Spain was previously in the Western European time zone, or GMT, along with Britain, Ireland and Portugal. Former dictator Francisco Franco moved clocks forward by one hour in 1942 to bring Spain in line with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. Spanish lawmakers discussed moving back to Western European time in 2013.
Defence stabbing POLICE in Murcia are investigating after a woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death in Murcia when he tried to hit her. No arrests have yet been made after the alleged incident took place in the Las Esperanzas neighbourhood in San Pedro Pinatar. According to Spanish media, the young woman reportedly called police to say she had stabbed her husband after he tried to beat her at their home. Members of the Guardia Civil and health services tried to resuscitate the 32-year-old man, who was reportedly in cardiac arrest, but he was declared dead.
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Boy, 6, left brain damaged after darts game falls on him THE parents of a boy who was left brain damaged after a six-foot high arcade game fell on him during a holiday in Spain have launched legal action against the hotel where it happened. They say Oscar Donnelly was knocked unconscious and doctors battled for three hours to save his life before he was placed into an induced coma following the accident in Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava. The family claim staff at the hotel failed to anchor the arcade game securely to the floor, and say vibrations from a nearby punch bag machine in the play area of the hotel caused it to topple over onto Oscar. Miss Matthews, a care worker, said that when the family was taken up to the
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INJURIES: Doctors battled for three hours to save Oscar Donelly’s life. intensive care ward of the hospital they did not know if Oscar was alive. Oscar’s injuries included a fractured skull with a bleed and swelling to his brain, a punctured lung and he was left permanently
deaf in his left ear. He also developed diabetes insipidus, a rare lifelong disorder which means his body cannot retain enough water. Yasmina Villa-Lopez, a travel lawyer from Slater
and Gordon, which is representing the family in their legal action, said that while Oscar will survive ‘this horrendous incident’ it is unclear how much long-term damage has been done to his brain and body.
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THE WEEK IN POLITICS By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S political parties have unveiled their lists of candidates for the upcoming snap general election on Sunday April 28 amidst fanfare about who has made the cut. Elections to the country’s Cortes Generales, and particularly the Congress of Deputies lower house, function in part according to a party list system. This means that while 102 seats in the Congress are directly elected, the remaining 248 are distributed among the country’s 50 provinces. Within provinces the seats are allocated proportionally to parties from their list of candidates according to the percentage of the vote they receive. This contrasts with the firstpast-the-post system used in Britain, where the candidate with the largest number of votes wins in a single-member constituency. Spain’s parties present their lists prior to elections before the deadline passed on Sunday. They have already made head-
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UNVEILED: Parties have presented their lists for the April vote. lines due to the candidates chosen to stand, with some enjoying a high profile outside of politics. All parties have placed their leaders at the top of their lists for Madrid along with deputies and other senior members as their number two. Other leading members such as government ministers in the case of the ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) have
been chosen to head up lists provinces including Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla. Both PSOE and the centrist Ciudadanos pushed female candidates further up their lists. This has been interpreted as a nod to feminism after high turnouts at the women’s strikes on March 8. PSOE’s lists featured government ministers high up in the running in what some Spanish
news outlets branded an ‘overbooking.’ The conservative Partido Popular’s (PP) list drew particular attention for the party’s decision to draft in several non-political figures. These included bullfighters and Adolfo Suarez Illana, the son of the former prime minister of the same name. Ciudadanos’ list features figures from business and civil society in a deliberate strategy to reach out beyond career politicians. Senior Coca Cola employee Marcos de Quinto and Roma rights activist Sara Gimenez have both been drafted. The leftist Podemos drafted several of its leading members to reinforce its commitment to its core principles. The far-right Vox has tapped a number of generals for its lists and drew fire after one candidate appeared to play down genocide in the Holocaust.
Profile: Ciudadanos WITH a general election looming on Sunday April 28, we are profiling each of the political parties vying for victory in the vote. The centrist Ciudadanos party (Citizens in English, often shortened to Cs) is a new party which has surged in popularity over the past decade. It pitches itself as as a progressive, liberal force and as one staunchly in favour of Spanish unionism. It currently has 32 seats in the Congress of Deputies but controls or governs in coalition with other parties in towns, cities and regions across Spain. The party was founded in Cataluña in 2006 by politicians and public figures in response to the rise of nationalism and separatism. Party leader Albert Rivera, in office since Ciudadanos’ inception, has refused to class it as either left or right-wing. Its platform features liberal positions on social issues and immigration while economically the party advocates pro-business policies such as cutting corporation taxes and red tape. It has also pledged to crackdown on corruption in Spanish politics. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 28.6 per cent, 118 seats Partido Popular (PP): 20.1 per cent, 82 seats Ciudadanos: 16.3 per cent, 60 seats Unidos Podemos: 11.1 per cent, 32 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.
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A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD motorbike racer has died after an accident at a race circuit in Andalucia’s Cadiz Province on Sunday. Marcos Beltran Garrido, who raced for the CD Cardoso Racing, died after another motorcycle passed over him following a fall at the Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto during the Supersport 300 Championship of Andalucia. The race was immediately stopped while medics attended the young rider on the track before an ambulance took him to the General Hos-
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TRACK DEATH: Beltran Garrido (inset) died on Sunday. pital of Jerez de la Frontera. He died shortly afterwards. The Federation of Andalucian Motorcyclists (FAM) confirmed his death in a state-
ment: ‘From FAM, all the staff of the Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto and the CIV, our most sincere condolences to his relatives, team and friends. RIP.’
FIREFIGHTING: Crews tackled the blaze at the weekend.
Fake news study by Joe Gerrard MOST fake news that finds its way into the Spanish public sphere is created by political parties, governments and corporations, according to a new study. Barcelona’s Pompu Fabra University, the Wainwright Reform Trust and Xnet’s Fake News and Disinformation study found the use of ‘bots’ spiked during elections. The term refers to automated social media accounts designed to spread misinformation. Report co-ordinator Simona Levi said the fake news
situation was “much worse” than previously thought. “None of the false news that changes the political debate is generated by people. They are created by governments, political parties, states and corporations,” Levi said. The study analysed bot activity and found it increased by up to 25 per cent during election campaigns. It looked at the election campaigns of Donald Trump in the US, Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil and at the social media activity of Spain’s main political parties during votes. The accounts are used to spread misinformation but al-
so to create debates and talking points that were not previously discussed. This is to either draw attention to an issue or distract from others, the study said. They were also used to boost follower numbers on the accounts of political parties during campaigns. “They act simultaneously and create trends that are not organic,” the study said. The report also found the algorithms used by social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter were reinforcing people’s existing biases, making them more susceptible to fake news.
Wild fire ANDALUCIA’S wild fire agency has said that a blaze in Jaen Province was brought under control on Monday after firefighters worked through the night to contain it.
INFOCA crews worked relentlessly in the darkness to control the Iznatoraf fire which was declared controlled on Monday. A total of 40 firefighters tackled the blaze at its
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height on Saturday. Air support from a helicopter was provided to assist the ground crew. The fire broke out on Saturday morning.
AN organisation has put together a course to help officials hunt for missing people. SO S Desapareci dos organi sed t he event in Vera, Almeria for forest workers, sniffer dogs, and rescue personnel to help them be more effective when searching. In Spain, around 12,000 people go missing every year.
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APPEAL DISMISSED: The train derailed in 2013.
EU dismisses derailment appeal THE EU has refused to allow a group representing the victims of a railway accident which claimed the lives of 80 people access to a file opened in its wake. The European Commission said the group, representing people affected by the 2013 railway derailment in Galicia’s Santiago de Compostela, could not access the non-compliance file opened against Spain. The group said it had requested access to the document for transparency and security reasons. The European Commission said its re-
fusal was due in part to maintaining a climate of ‘mutual trust’ between Brussels and Madrid. The group said: “The disclosure of the document has a higher public interest, to ensure the safety of travellers and workers on Spanish and European trains. There is no greater public interest than safeguarding lives.” Tens of people were killed and around 140 were injured after the Alvia high-speed train derailed near Santiago de Compòstela in July 2013. There were 218 people on board the train in total.
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Film centre SPAIN could soon become th e i n t e r n a t i o n a l centre for filming Spanish-language films and television, according to a new report. The st u d y b y g l o b al consultancy firm PriceWaterh o u se C o o p e rs found ‘there is an opportunity to develop a hub of international fiction content in Sp a i n wh i c h a llows the sector to grow internationally.’ The company believes there is a possible audience of 550 million people for Spanish-filmed
fiction, which could genera te e mp lo y men t o f 18,443 people. The study showed this co u ld co n trib u te € 8 1 2 million to Spain’s GDP, as well as €264 million in annual tax revenue. In 2015, there were 38 series filmed in Spain, 20 fewer than in 2018. A mo n g th e 2 0 mo s tviewed shows on Neflix in the country, three were national programmes, of which around 10 per cent of all series broadcast in S p a in , are als o filme d here.
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Colombian footballer in drug row JHON VIAFARA, a former member of the Colombian national football team, has been arrested in connection with alleged cocaine trafficking. The 40-year-old footballer, who also played for Portsmouth, Southampton and La Liga, was detained after a raid at a home in the Cauca Valley department in southwest Colombia.
Credit: Policia Nacional Republica de Colombia.
JHON VIAFARA: The footballer is in custody.
Star-studded documentary NETFLIX has announced it will release Sir David Attenborough’s new wildlife documentary in 10 languages with Penelope Cruz voicing the Spanish version. Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has also been chosen to narrate the Latin American version of the show, Our Planet. The documentary will include never before seen footage of wildlife and their habitats, and will look at preserving the natural world. The series, which was filmed in 50 countries across four years, will be released on April 5. The first episode will take viewers from the Brazilian rainforest to Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, focusing on the planet’s most vulnerable species and habitats.
Pupil protection CATHOLIC schools in Cataluña are set to become the first in Spain to have audits into its pupil protection policies following accusations of abuse in education centres. Schools run by the Marist congregation have invited the Keeping Children Safe NGO to examine its protocol and methods of protecting students. The organisation is set to certify that the schools adequately protect pupils if they pass the audit. Raimon Novell, a Marist child protection co-ordinator, said the congregation wanted to give a ‘very firm response’ in the wake of historic abuse allegations surfacing. It comes as Joaquim Benitez, a former PE teacher at the Marist-run Les Corts de Barcelona, is set to be tried for four counts of child abuse.
Police were said to be acting on an American arrest warrant, and Viafara is expected to be extradited to North America after he was accused of being associated with the Gulf’s Clan Cartel in shipping cocaine. The footballer is claimed to have sent more than five kilos of cocaine to the United States between 2008 and 2018.
Cyclists die TWO cyclists have died in the Madrid region and Cat al uña i n r oad acci dents on Sunday. Madrid Region Emergency Ser vi ces sai d medical personnel were sent t o t he t own of Pozuelo del Rey after a cyclist was hit while t aki ng par t i n a spor t s event. Personnel declared him dead at the scene after being wounded and left with multiple trauma. Separately, Cataluña’s Mossos d’Esquadra police have arrested a driver in connection with the death of a cyclist on the N-260 road in Martinet near Lleida. Officers said the cyclist was hit head-on after a car allegedly began driving down the wrong side of the road. The investigation continues.
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Cancer therapy clinics TWO private hospitals are due to open centres in Madrid as Spain joins a global race to adopt proton beam therapy, a form of cancer treatment hailed as a less aggressive alternative to the current X-ray radiation. Children and patients with rare tumours will especially benefit from the treatment which has fewer side effects than conventional X-rays. The first of the two hospitals is due to open in the last quarter of the year, and the second one in March 2020. There are currently more than 20 proton treatment centres in Europe and 27 in America, with many more in the pipeline. And some industry sources say the current global figure of around 60 could double in the next five years.
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Genocide played down A CANDIDATE standing for a farright party in Castilla-La Mancha in upcoming elections has made statements playing down genocide in the Holocaust. Fernando Paz said this month that deaths in Nazi extermination camps were caused by overcrowding, disease and a lack of organisation when pressed by a Twitter user on the subject. Paz, who is top of Vox’s electoral list in Albacete, added he did not see what that had to do with killings in the camps. Footage of the Vox politician speaking at a Falange event in 2016 showed him playing down the role of Nazi soldiers in the deaths of Jews on the Eastern Front in the Second World War. He said killings were carried out first by locals who had been anti-Semitic for ‘many centuries.’
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COMMENTS: Paz (inset) played down killings in Nazi concentration camps. Paz said he had never denied the racist aspect of the Holocaust when questioned. The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain said Paz’s revisionism and denial of the Holo-
SPAIN is one of the safest countries in Europe, according to new figures by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). In terms of murders, rapes, and robberies, Spain falls into the bottom 10 lowest countries for crime out of 41
caust was ‘unacceptable.’ It comes as Pedro Pablo Peña, the leader of the neo-Nazi National Alliance, praised Paz last week saying his departure from his movement to
countries analysed. The country has a particularly low murder rate, coming 34 out of 41, and 3 1 o u t o f 4 1 f o r r o b b e r i e s . S p a i n ’s r a p e f i g u r e s w e r e s l i g h t l y h i g h e r, putting the country at 27, while it was
Vox was a ‘loss.’ Members of Vox have previously faced accusations of racism. The party is known for its strident anti-migration stance and social conservatism.
21 for sexual assault. Murder rates were significantly lowers than neighbouring countries; at 0.48 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 1.31 in France, 0.67 in Italy, and 0.91 in Germany.
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FIGURES RELEASED: One ministry claimed Rajoy’s (pictured) government had not released figures in four years.
Declaration of interests A STATE body has published the declaration of assets and interests of 418 Spanish political figures. The Official State Gazette (BOE) has released figures relating to the 225 senior officials in the General State Administration appointed since the arrival of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The BOE has also published the interests of the 193 senior officials in government
under Mariano Rajoy before the new premiere took power last year. The Ministry of Territorial Policy claimed Rajoy’s government had not released this data for four years despite laws reportedly requiring them to be published annually. Among the highest figures were those belonging to the Spanish ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Gonzalo Ortiz Diez-Tortosa, who declared €22.4 million.
Sperm anonymity rights A BIOETHICS committee has announced plans to potentially remove anonymity rights from sperm and egg donors. The body, which is attached to Spain’s Ministry of Health, said it intends to raise a debate over whether children born us-
ing donations have a right to know their biological parents. According to Spanish media, the move could see Spain update its legislation in line with other European countries, including Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Portugal.
Spain has one of the highest levels of assisted reproduction clinics in the world, around 400. In 2015, 2,801 babies were conceived through donations, and 0.7 per cent of babies were born using sperm donations, said the Spanish Fertility Society.
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Climate changes strikes THOUSANDS of Spanish school pupils took to the streets of cities across the country again last Friday in walkouts from school to demonstrate against climate change. Organisers of the Fridays for Future march including the Youth for Climate group estimate that around 45,000 pupils took part in the protests on Friday. “ We a r e p r o t e s t i n g against global warming, climate change, the inactivity of politicians and the permissiveness of companies which take advantage of the earth and its res o u r c e s , ” Yo u t h f o r C l i mate said in a statement. Protesters in Madrid donned black clothes and face masks to give a ‘sober ’ image of the plane t ’s f u t u r e i f e f f o r t s t o combat climate change are not stepped up, the organ-
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WALKOUTS: Thousands of pupils walked out of classrooms for the climate protests. isers said. The protests came as Spain and the world marked International Water D a y o n t h e s a m e d a y. Protest organisers put on talks and staged gatherings
themed on the impact of pollution on waterways. Friday’s strikes were the latest in a series of walkouts which have taken place every week across the world this year.
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River ecology claim MOST of Spain’s river managements plans do not take into account how best to ensure the environment around waterways is protected and maintained, according to a new study. The Botin Foundation’s Water Observatory’s study found 43 per cent of Spain’s 4,390 river-type water bodies were not in a good state ecologically. The Observatory said: “The environmental needs of our rivers must be the first priority in hydrological planning.”
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Migrant returns ruling THE EU’s Court of Justice has ruled that France’s use of anti-terror laws to return irregular migrants to Spain and other countries is unlawful. The court ruled France could not treat its border with Spain as external due to both countries being members of the EU’s Schengen free movement area. It comes as France stepped up police patrols along its borders in the wake of the 2015 Paris shootings. French police were using counter-terror rules to make ‘hot returns’ of migrants across the Spanish border, particularly at that of the Basque Country. Hot returns refer to transfers undertaken without allowing migrants to apply for asylum or protection from the country they arrive in.
Spanish gun ownership THERE are almost 2.95 million weapons of all types in Spain, according to Interior Ministry estimates reported on in the wake of the New Zealand mosque shooting. The figures, from the ministry’s latest Statistical Ye a r b o o k for 2017, showed a total of 127,224 licences for handguns had been issued. A total of 66,874 of those were for use in sports and target practice while 21,030 were for Local Police officers. About 8,514 licensed handguns are in the hands of people who believe they face ‘special’ risks which require them to arm them-
selves for protection. One such licence holder is Santiago Abascal, the far-right Vox‘s leader who has sparked a debate on gun ownership following shootings in the US and New Zealand. Abascal has said laws that state self-defence alone did not qualify as a ‘special’ risk should be changed to allow more people in Spain to carry guns. Representatives of Police and Guardia Civil officers said Abascal’s proposals were ‘nonsense’ and would lead to a rise in violent crime. Juan Fernandez, a Uni-
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BEARING ARMS: Spain has an estimated 127,224 licensed handgun owners. fied Association of the Guardia Civil (AUGC) spokesperson, said: “It is unnecessary as well as dangerous.”
EU figures show Spain has the fourth lowest murder rate per 100,000 people of any member country.
THE popular tourist town of Ronda, just an hour inland from Spain’s Costa del Sol, was left stunned after National Police were forced to use rubber bullets and batons in ugly scenes outside the town’s court. Angry relatives of 22 people who were detained in an anti-drugs operation in Ronda and Sevilla last week had gathered outside the court in the historic town to demand their release. The shocking scenes were captured on mobile phones by locals. Two police officers were reported to be injured - one after allegedly being thrown to the ground and the other hit by an object, ‘possibly a brick,’ thrown by the crowd. Dozens of National Police officers were drafted into the area and were accompanied by air support.
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SPAIN will need an average of 270,000 migrants every year up to 2050 to meet the economy’s demand for workers, a government official has said. Secretary of State for Migration Consuelo Rumi said considering immigration as a threat would be a “grave error” for the country. Spain ’s a g e i n g p o p u la tio n me a n t th e re would not be enough workers to fill posts meaning there would be less money available for public spending, Rumi added. She was speaking at a migration forum organised by the Inter-American Development Bank. “It is morally unacceptable and politically indecent to blame migrants for the ills of society,” Rumi said. It comes as figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed the arrival of 287,882 immigrants into Spain offset a general population decline in the first half of 2018. The overall growth rate during that time was 74,590, with 166,320 people leaving Spain and deaths exceeding births by 46,273. A total of 179,794 babies were born in Spain during the first six months of 2018, the lowest figure since 1941.
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ARRESTED: Woman, 50, is detained after man found strangled and burned.
Irish woman held over homeless man’s death SPAIN’S National Police force has arrested a 50-year-old Irish woman in connection with the death of a wheelchair-bound homeless man who was found strangled and burned after allegedly being sprayed with an accelerant. The 61-year-year old victim
was wheelchair-bound after having his lower limbs amputated and was well-known in the tourist town of San Bartolome de Tirajana in Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Police also arrested a 43-yearman, a Spanish national, in connection with the murder. Both are
residents in the south of Gran Canaria. The pair were arrested following an intensive two-month investigation after the homeless Romanian man was found where he slept. He was found strangled to death and burned after being sprayed with an accelerant.
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Women outnumbered in music ONE in every 100 classical and orchestral music perform ances i n Spai n f eat ured t he work of a wom an, according to figures from an arts association. A survey carri ed out by the General Society of Aut hors and Publ i shers (SGAE) and the Classics and Modern collective found 5 per cent of conductors at performances were women. Pilar Rius Fortea, of the Wom en i n Musi c Associ ation, said the data was “discouraging.” “O f al l t he art s and branches of culture, music is t he one t hat i s worst i n terms of gender equality,” Rius said. Bot h organi sat i ons reviewed a total of 668 classical and orchest ral m usi c perf orm ances st aged i n Spain for their study. It also found 29 per cent of Spanish music composition graduates were women.
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Animal lovers PET owners in Spain spent €1.2 billion on t h e i r a n i m a l s l a s t y e a r, making the country the fifth largest consumer within this market in Europe. Of this figure, €959 million was generated by the sale of food for dogs and cats with €278.36 spent on buying medication, a growth of 2.56 per cent, according to the national association of pet food manufacturers, Anfaac. The online sale of t h e s e p ro d u c t s g re w b y 25 per cent and now accounts for around 6 per cent of sales. T h i s m e a n s o f p u rchase reportedly gained popularity among consumers during the crisis, as it offers lower prices and the added value of home delivery.
Elderly independence THE number of older people dependent on younger generations in Spain is below the European average. According to the Institute of Economic Studies (IEE), the figure reached 29 per cent in 2018, but is still higher than in previous years. The new figures showed the number of elderly people who needed help from the workingage population was just 23 per cent in 2008. A spokesperson for the institute said: “During the last years, the proportion of people over 65 years of age has increased with respect to the population of working age. “The so-called dependency rate of the elderly population is an important indicator related to pensions, health and social services of a group. Depopulation growing.” The overall dependency rate in the European Union was 30.5 per cent in 2018, compared to 25.5 per cent in 208. Italy had the highest ratio, at 35.2 per cent, while Ireland and Luxembourg had the lowest numbers.
LOW FIGURES: Spain’s elderly are less dependent on younger people than the EU average.
Depopulation rally
PROTESTS planned to demonstrate for more action in Spain’s depopulated regions have been backed by 68 groups across 22 provinces, according to one organisation. Teruel Existe, which campaigns for measures to curb population declines in the province of the same name, said Sunday’s Re-
volt of Empty Spain rally would highlight
the issue nationally. “In Spain there is no level of equality, justice, territorial balance or social cohesion because there are two Spains, one developed and one empty,” group spokesperson Manuel Gimeno said.
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Tech savvy regions THE Basque Country is the Spanish region that meets most of the requirements set out under national e-administration and digital transparency laws, according to a new report. The EY consultancy’s Digital Administration in Spain report found none of Spain’s regions, provinces or councils complied with all 132 legal requirements. The Basque Country complied with 94.7 per cent of them. Galicia was the secondmost compliant at 94.2 per cent, followed by Cataluña, 93.5 per cent, Asturias, 90.2 and Madrid, 89. Extremadura complied with the least at 47.9 per cent. Aragon came second to last with 51.2 per cent, followed by Navarra, 66.5, La Rioja, 67.4 and Castilla-La Mancha, 71.4.
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FRANCE AROUND 7,000 soldiers were deployed in cities across the country on President Emmanuel Macron’s orders to maintain security during Gilet Jaunes (Yellow Vest) protests, a week after some demonstrators rioted in Paris and ransacked luxury shops.
Troops out
Terror claim COMPANIES partnered with French sugar maker Tereos have lodged legal proceedings against the firm accusing it of being complicit in state-sponsored terrorism following claims from an EU-backed NGO that it sold sweeteners to Syria which were used to make weapons.
SECURITY: Protests continue to rock France.
SWEDEN
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SWEDEN’S migration agency has said it will grant refugee status to members of the Uighur Muslim minority group in China following reports of persecution in the latter’s Xinjiang Province, including detaining people in ‘reeducation’ camps where inmates are allegedly tortured.
A DISEASE which opens wounds on the hooves of sheep has spread to Sweden for the first time, which veterinarian Ulrika Konig said was a serious development, the causes of which remain unclear.
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Attack marked
BELGIUM consumes wood equivalent to 3.8 million hectares of forest every year, half the size of the country and five times the total area of its woodlands according to a report from the WWF environmental NGO.
A 19-YEAR-OLD Muslim social media personality organised a memorial service for the 49 people killed in the New Zealand mosque shooting, with Susann Nikkerud also using the event to call for more action against Islamophobia.
Flight strikes AIRPORTS across Belgium including Charleroi, Antwerp, Ostend and Liege experienced disruption and delays to flights after air traffic controllers staged strikes last Thursday in a dispute with bosses over pay and conditions.
Deep dining EUROPE’S first underwater restaurant opened in Norway last week, with almost 7,000 bookings made at Under, at a cost of €380 per head for a menu based on local southern Norwegian cuisine and seafood.
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Station blast
Robot writer
AMSTERDAM’S Ganzenhoef subway station was left badly damaged last Thursday after a bomb exploded in a cash machine, with police and explosives experts called in to investigate the cause and trace two suspects.
A DUTCH news organisation has used a ‘robot journalist’ in a first for any media outlet in the country, with the artificial intelligence programme tasked with writing articles for NOS using data from the ANP Election Service.
DENMARK
GERMANY
Happy country
Global role
DENMARK has come second in a global UN ranking of the world’s happiest countries, coming behind Finland and ahead of Norway on measures including the distribution of wealth, social cohesion, life expectancy and freedom of choice.
GERMANY is playing a more important role in the world than it did 10 years ago, almost half of all respondents to a new Pew Research Centre study which surveyed attitudes of people in 10 EU countries.
New findings
War ruling
A RECENT study on the remains of the Egtved Girl and Skrydstrup Woman, Bronze Age women discovered in the early 20th century who were originally thought to have travelled abroad extensively, has claimed they likely never left Denmark.
BERLIN could be forced to stop the US using military bases in Germany as launch pads for drone strikes in Yemen after a Munster court ruled in favour of three plaintiffs from the country who sued over attacks which killed their relatives.
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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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Scooter slowdown
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Blackouts for climate TOWNS and cities across the Costa de Sol are set to cut their lights on Saturday evening to mark Earth Hour and raise awareness for climate change. Malaga City, Fuengirola, Torre-
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ronmental group claimed there were ‘serious irregularities,’ in urban wastewater pumped into the sea in Nerja. The town’s delayed sewage treatment plant is said to be near completion and will begin testing this year. Nerja Council originally announced work would be complete in early 2019, but has changed the date to early next year after the project was hit by a number of delays when its builders faced bankruptcy.
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BENIDORM is preparing tough bylaws for electric scooters and Segways, with fines of up to €500 for flouting them. The by-laws - Benidorm’s solution to a problem also affecting Alicante, Valencia and other cities - will ban electric scooters and Segways from pavements, pedestrian streets or any type of cycle lane. They may use parks, but only at a walking pace not exceeding 4kph, and can enter pedestrian areas where vehicles are allowed while observing a 20kph speed limit. Nor may the scooters and Segways take to the road, apart from those with a 20kph speed limit. The popular organised group of scooter outings should be limited to 10 with 50 metres separating each group. Taking out third-party insurance is another must, and helmets will be obligatory under bylaws promoting ‘conscientiousness and caution’ and awareness that pedestrians always have right-of-way. “Our concern stems from the alarming 273 accidents involving electric scooters between 2016 and 2017,” said Benidorm’s Mobility councillor Jos Ramón Gonzalez de Zarate.
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First anniversary COASTAL CLEANERS ANDALUCIA celebrated its first anniversary in characteristic style. In all 51 people, including the staff from the Channel 4 show Sun, Sea and Selling Houses and their film crew, cleaned up four locations in Garrucha and Vera Playa last week. They collectively removed 120 bags worth of plastic and other rubbish, bringing the year’s total to a massive 1,060. The Coastal Cleaners Andalucia volunteers removed almost 200 thin plastic gloves from land surrounding a petrol station next to the sea in Garrucha. Mostly carried out of the bins by the wind, they suspect. Following the clean ups, most of the team enjoyed a meal together at a local Indian restaurant, which was decorated for the occasion using bunting made from recycled plastic strapping and animal feed bags. Anyone interested in getting in-
molinos, Mijas and Marbella are joining more than 7,000 towns and cities worldwide in blacking out public places between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Torremolinos Council said lights in the Costa del Sol Plaza would be cut and candles would be used to illuminate the square during the hour. They will be laid out in the shape of the number 60 to mark six decades since Earth Hour began. “Between all of us we can find a solution to climate change,” the council said on social media.
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Alcohol crackdown WELL-DESERVED: Volunteers enjoyed a meal together after picking up 120 bags worth of rubbish (above), marking the first year of the association’s activities (right).
volved in future Coastal Cleaners Andalucia events can find out more from their Facebook page.
The environmental NGO WWF has called on towns and cities across the world to take part in the 60th annual Earth Hour this year. The switching off of lights serves as a symbolic gesture for combating climate change by using less energy.
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nine tons of baby wipes, according to the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. The organisation, which sent a boat of scientists to comb the area over five days, claimed the debris lies around 50 metres deep off the coast of Nerja. The Public Prosecutor’s Office and Guardia Civil’s environmental protection arm (Seprona) are now investigating the claims under ‘Operation Vastum.’ The issue was initially raised by Ecologistas in Accion Andalucia in 2017, when the envi-
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BARS and revellers in Mallorca could be fined up to €3,000 as part of a new crackdown on alcohol consumption which comes into force on Monday. Happy hour deals, two-for-one promotions and displaying alcohol on countertops will be off the menu under the new rules which will ban bars from ‘incitement to drink.’ Meanwhile, holidaymakers could be fined for antisocial behaviour or causing a public nuisance. The rules only apply to certain areas in the island’s capital, Palma: Cala Major, Centre, Paseo Maritimo and the entire Playa de Palma. Al fresco drinking is also outlawed in Carrer del Pare Bartomeu Salva, Carrer del Llaut and Carrer de les Canyes. Bel Busquet, vice-president and Balearic Island minister for innovation, research and tourism, said the proposed law will “help crack down on antisocial drinking and the associated problems this brings.” He added that “while we want visitors to enjoy their holidays, we want to endorse responsible drinking.”
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Mango follows Zara store plan BRITISH fashion chain Mango is set to follow in Spanish company Zara’s footsteps in making shipments to customers from its stores to turn them into multipurpose logistics centres. The British firm has launched the service in its Oxford Street store, allowing customers to order products online for same-day delivery to any address in London. It comes as Zara has rolled out the service to stores in 49 countries. Other brands belonging the Inditex group which owns Zara have also followed suit.
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Spanish GDP up 0.6 per cent SPAIN’S Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to have grown by 0.6 per cent in the first three months of this year, the country’s central bank said. The Bank of Spain said in its Quarterly Report the growth rate was ‘very similar’ to last year, with a difference of 0.1 on 2018’s first quarter figure. Domestic and business investment improved since January compared to the end of 2018. Expected rises in government spending could also stimulate the economy further, but a fall in house sales and ongoing political uncertainty could be a drag on
By Joe Gerrard growth, the bank said. ‘Deceleration reflects, fundamentally, a worsening external economic situation which has negatively affected exports since 2018 and which in the short term would contribute to a weakening of demand,’ the report stated. The Bank said employment had grown by 0.4 per cent during the first three months of this year, 0.2 per cent less than at the same time in 2018. Improvements in the economic environment since the last recession, an
‘accommodative’ monetary policy, the healthy finances of companies, households and financial institutions and fiscal expansion continued to buoy economic growth. Oscar Arce, the Bank’s Economy and Statistics Director, said 2018 had been a “fallow year” in public debt reduction. The budget deficit fell by two10ths of a percentage point to 2.5 per cent of GDP by the end of last year. The Bank has forecast year-on-year rises in CPI inflation of 1.1 per cent in 2019, 1.6 per cent in 2020 and 1.8 per cent in 2021.
Dia takeover moves closer LUXEMBOURG investment firm Letterone has come one step closer to taking control of the Spanish supermarket but now needs to win over 35.5 per cent of shareholders to complete its bid. Mikhail Fridman’s company currently owns 29.01 per cent of Dia. Meetings between firm representatives and Dia’s board saw the former reject plans from the latter to restructure the company as it continues to struggle with debt and faces potential bankruptcy. Letterone has said it will inject €500 million into Dia if its bid succeeds.
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Bank mergers shrink sector THERE will likely be only a handful of separate banks left in Spain in the coming years as low profits and credit force companies to merge, experts have claimed. A report from analysts with Alvarez & Marsal claimed Santandar, BBVA, Bankia, Bankinter and Caixabank were the only firms profitable enough in the sector to survive in the long term. There were 12
separate banks in Spain at the end of 2018. Alvarez & Marsal’s Fernando de la Mora said: “The business model of smaller entities is not viable unless it focuses on a niche strategy like Bankinter’s, the lack of viability is linked to size.” It comes as banks have been plagued by a lack of demand and low interest rates which make lending less profitable.
Pension pledge SPAIN’S Social Security Minister Magdalena Valerio has pledged that the government will not cut widows’ pensions after a n o t h e r w e l f a r e o ff i c i a l suggested linking the payments to the income of recipients.
Turnover up THE turnover of Spanish manufacturers grew by 0.2 per cent in January on a year-on-year basis while sector orders fell by 1.9 per cent, according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Revised down CREDIT rating agency Fitch has revised its economic output (GDP) forecasts for Spain down to 2.1 per cent in 2019 and 1.7 per cent in 2020, saying political uncertainty could discourage companies from investing.
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6,839.24 16,487.75 44,759.07 16,130.69 7,966.90 4,350.10 6,472.62 9,008.66 5,325.05 30,374.04 5,430.14 7,079.99 8,485.03 4,852.97 4,606.08 41,659.37 6,788.48 6,446.66 44,998.98 30,031.37 108,337.03 92,712.03 32,027.60 54,496.95 4,521.32 17,664.21 5,342.58 6,464.34 5,177.69 6,092.43 7,486.15 7,252.28 5,514.45 6,607.28 4,871.92 5,687.74 7,411.82 13,298.76 5,237.51 12,650.82 20,024.71 5,494.66 4,935.43 22,755.19 4,771.41 5,728.27 50,883.67 5,935.16 40,241.92 10,753.26 9,754.59
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Most Advanced Credit Suisse AG $ 30.98 Hibbett Sports, Inc. $ 21.70 Immutep Limited $ 2.57 Destination Maternity Corporation $ 2.19 Credit Suisse AG $ 13.57 Hovnanian Enterprises Inc $ 3.33 Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. $ 6.50 ProShares UltraPro Short NASDAQ Biotechnology$ 14.64 Chiasma, Inc. $ 5.51 PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 6.75 Aptinyx Inc. $ 4.36
5.30 ▲ 20.64% 3.66 ▲ 20.29% 0.33 ▲ 14.73% 0.26 ▲ 13.47% 1.42 ▲ 11.69% 0.33 ▲ 11% 0.60 ▲ 10.17% 1.29 ▲ 9.66% 0.48 ▲ 9.54% 0.51 ▲ 8.17% 0.32 ▲ 7.92%
Most Declined Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amyris, Inc. Trinity Biotech plc Gridsum Holding Inc. Zions Bancorporation N.A. Neuronetics, Inc. ACM Research, Inc. Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mustang Bio, Inc. RigNet, Inc. HealthEquity, Inc.
$ 6.20 $ 2.26 $ 2.40 $ 3.11 $ 11.50 $ 14.50 $ 14.48 $ 15.51 $ 3.52 $ 11.15 $ 73.78
1.74 ▼ 21.91% 0.52 ▼ 18.71% 0.54 ▼ 18.37% 0.65 ▼ 17.29% 2.37 ▼ 17.09% 2.20 ▼ 13.17% 1.96 ▼ 11.92% 2.03 ▼ 11.57% 0.46 ▼ 11.56% 1.45 ▼ 11.51% 8.95 ▼ 10.82%
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Energy plan SPANISH power company Red Electrica is set to spend more than €3.2 billion to transition to sources of renewable energy as part of a new strategic plan. The investment from the Madridbased firm makes up 53 per cent of the €6 billion total earmarked for the plan. The plan foresees the development of a high voltage transport network costing almost €2.9 billion. Money is also set to be allocated to planned power lines connecting Spain and France via the Bay of Biscay, increasing Europe’s electricity capacity by 5,000 megawatts. The company said the link would help it to meet its target of 32 per cent of energy produced being renewable by 2030. Eva Pagan, Red Electrica’s Transport Director, said the link is due to be operational by 2025. A power link between Mallorca and Menorca is also due to enter service in 2020 and remains a ‘priority’ for the firm, Pagan added.
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Global leaders TWO leading Spanish retailers are among the 50 most valuable brands in the sector worldwide, according to a new industry report. El Corte Ingles and Mercadona both made it into Brand Finance’s Top 50 global ranking in its Retail 2019 report. The El Corte Ingles department store came 28th in the ranking, climbing five positions compared to last year which is the sixthlargest increase of any company in the table. The Mercadona supermarket entered the ranking for the first time this year. Teresa de Lemus, Managing Director of Brand Finance Spain, said the country now accounted for 1 per cent of the retail sector’s total global value. “The entry of Mercadona represents an increase of 174
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Fashion firm credit deal SPANISH fashion chain El Ganso has reached a deal with 13 of its creditors to refinance debts of €25 million, while the company plans to grow 10 per cent every year for the next four years.
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TOP 50: Mercadona entered the ranking for the first time this year.
per cent in the contribution of value of the Spanish retail sector to the world total, with a value of €7.86 billion in 2019 compared to €3.516 billion in 2018,” de Lemus said. Brand Finance gave both El Corte Ingles and Mercadona a company strength
rating of AA. A total of 17 companies in the top 50 were also given an AA rating. British company Marks & Spencer fell out of the ranking this year, with the report finding that its brand value fell by 15 per cent. Supermarket Tesco, whose strength was rated at AA+,
came 12th in the ranking. Its place in the table stayed the same compared to last year. Brand Finance’s report ranked Amazon as the world’s most valuable retailer, ahead of Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ikea, CVS Health, Costco, Target, Walgreens and Alibaba.
INTERNATIONAL states’ sovereign wealth funds have invested about €40 billion in Spain in recent years, €1.2 billion of which was invested in 2018 according to a new report from ICEX and IE University.
Park call AN EU Parliament committee has called for an end to the illegal extraction of water from Doñana National Park in Andalucia, and said plans to store natural gas there should be dumped due to ‘deep concern’ over their effects.
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Thank you to the Spanish health system LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT LAST Monday morning, 8am found me blearily wending my way to the local medical centre. As I’m sure many of you are aware, this is the ungodly hour allocated in Spain to those who require their blood to be presented for examination. Well, cutting a long one extremely short, less than an hour later found me in the emergency room at Son Espases Hospital! After a series of tests, including a CAT scan, I was firmly informed I would need immediate hospitalisation, or I was in danger of expiring! Happy Monday everyone! Luckily I was in great hands. The treatment was first-class. The surroundings (single ensuite room with all mod cons and panoramic views!) couldn’t be faulted. After four days of being utterly spoiled, I was released with a supply of antibiotics and a cheery ‘hasta luego.’ As I’ve seen the inside of a few London hospitals this winter, it was impossible not to compare the different environments. One of
UNITED: Spanish health staff are a happy family. the most striking was the general atmosphere. Whereas the larger British hospitals are somewhat austere and the staff in the main a bit stiff and distant, their Spanish equivalents could not have been more different. The merry banter as they go about their duties is not only
infectious but truly heart lifting. They are like one big happy family, exuding a genuine impression that they truly do enjoy their chosen profession. And do you know the reason for this positive gulf of difference between them and their British counterparts?
Leapy has worked it out. From the surgeons and doctors, to the nurses, administration and cleaning staff, they are practically all of Spanish origin. Consequently they have the same things in common. Holidays, religions, family units and culture. All combined to make them feel secure and contented with their way of life. The British on the other hand, are splintered, segregated and confused. Despite the ads on TV which increasingly show mixed marriages and a happy integrated society, it is simply not the case. It’s like fake news. In my opinion there is no mass integration in the diversity of British society. And nowhere is the actual truth more apparent than in large UK hospitals. To me they reflect the true state of Britain today. Staff of different colours, creeds, nationalities with a variety of languages, all performing their duties in an aura of separateness. Not only is mass immigration not working, it is actually eroding the British way of life to a point where it will no longer exist. Thank God I live in Spain. And thank you Son Espases for simply being there. Keep the faith, love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com.
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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
THERE’S a Mother’s Day celebration somewhere in the world nearly every month. In the UK it’s this Sunday, March 31. In most of Europe and North America it’s in May. In Thailand and Costa Rica in August. In Argentina in October, and in Panama and Indonesia, December. Whatever its date, though, there are things only a mother can teach. For instance, it’s she who instructs us about the art of anticipation; ‘Just wait till your father gets home!’ And of receiving; ‘You’re going to get it when we get home!’ About how to meet a challenge; ‘Answer me when I talk to you. Don’t talk back to me!’ And the subtleties of logic; ‘Because I said so, that’s why.’ Not to mention the intricacies of medical science; ‘If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.’ Genetics; ‘You’re just like your father.’ Foresight; ‘Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re run over by a bus.’ Our roots; ‘Do you think you were born in a barn?’ And the wisdom of age; ‘When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.’
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A favourite lesson too is justice; ‘One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you. Then you’ll see what it’s like.’ The weather; ‘It looks as if a hurricane’s swept through your room.’ Religion; ‘You’d better pray that will come out of the
carpet.’ And, long before any of us watched Dr Who, time travel; ‘If you don’t shape up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!’ And science is on the timetable years before we study it at school; the science of osmosis; ‘Shut your mouth and eat your supper!’ How can we begin to thank our mothers for all these invaluable insights? When I was a kid, and kicking up a foul-mouthed rumpus, she’d say, ‘If you haven’t got anything nice to say, then why don’t you say nothing at all?’ Imagine if I had listened to her then. Where would I be now? 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.norajohnson.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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Can community recover debt? In our community of five flats, one family owes €800 in community fees from last year, although they are now paying this year on time. The other four members have had to cover these costs, which soon will increase with a replacement water pump. Beyond exerting moral pressure, what are our remedies? In the longer term, could any unpaid debt be deducted when the property is sold? H C (Baleares) Proceso Monitorio are the two David Searl words you want to remem- You and the Law in Spain ber here. This is a sort of small claims court which does not require the use of lawyers for debts under €2,000. Your community president can obtain the forms from the court in your area and bring action against the defaulters. If they do not pay up within 20 days, the court can order their assets, including bank accounts, to be seized to pay the debt. Perhaps the simple threat of legal action will do the trick. In the longer term, the purchaser of property can be held liable for outstanding community debts of the past three years.
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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Where are the Reds
Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
VOX wants to prohibit pro-independence political parties and ‘those who do not renounce Marxism,’ the party’s creator Santiago Abascal announced. We all know who the pro-independence parties are, but it’s trickier identifying those who are still clinging to Marxism. There’s Podemos, although they have reluctantly renounced Chavism and Bolivarism, so presumably they’ve renounced Marxism too. Abascal could be thinking of Mas Madrid as its leading figure, retired Supreme Court judge Manuela Carmena, was once a communist. And possibly Abascal would take a potshot at Iñigo Errejon who feels he still belongs to Podemos, but runs in the forthcoming regional elections on Carmena’s ticket. And of course, there’s Izquierda Unida, the remnants of Spain’s Communist Party which had flourished when clandestine, but dwindled and diminished after it was legalised in 1977. The only Reds these days are the Spanish football side, but Abascal will doubtless search zealously to find reasons for banning anything and anyone not in line with Vox doctrine. Welcome to the dictatorship.
No second chance SUSANA DIAZ, the former president of Andalucia and the PSOE primaries candi-
date who was wiped out by her eternal rival, Pedro Sanchez, is unhappy. She already had enough to be unhappy about, having managed to lose Andalucia
A simple answer WRITING in El Pais recently on Brexit, Pedro Sanchez referred to a referendum as an instrument which attempts to provide a simple solution to a complex problem. Sanchez was referring to the June 2016 referendum, but reading between the lines he could also have been referring to Cataluña. Sanchez’s tone was disapproving, but if only Cataluña had been allowed to hold a referendum! Not Mas’s November 9 semi-referendum of 2014 or 2017’s cobbled-together October 1 disaster where many Catalans took the cynical old advice ‘Vote early and vote often.’ Spain’s Constitution does not envisage independence referendums so it was never going to happen. But if a referendum could have been held before the separatists got the bit between their teeth, Catalan Remainers would have won. It would have been a very simple solution to a complex problem which is now tearing Spain apart.
for the PSOE after almost 37 years of uninterrupted control. Had she not done so, perhaps she would have had more say in putting together the electoral lists for the April 28 general election. As it is, she must put up with the dearth of Susanistas on the lists. If Diaz and her closest collaborators made a hash of the regional elections on December 12, what makes her think she can do any better now?
Not a dicky bird
PEDRO SANCHEZ: Spanish prime minister thinks referendum could be a simple solution.
THE politicians are hawking their wares for April 28. Constitutionalists focus on Cataluña and its indivisibility although none have any bright ideas on how to keep it glued to Spain. When not talking about Cataluña, everyone’s preaching equality with Vox and the Partido Popular going off at a predictable tangent. What about the economy, what about jobs, the things voters really care about? Not a dicky bird. Just a few tweets at most.
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LAST month we explored what Brexit could mean for travellers. As the countdown continues, we review what it could mean for your travel insurance. Have you made your travel plans for this year? Already paid for part of your trip? If you have, consider getting travel insurance before March 29 to avoid Brexit uncertainty. It’s a fact that travel insurance remains one of the most popular travel purchases. It’s a fact that the UK offers more travel insurance choices than any other country. And it’s a fact that travel insurance products offered by UK companies are among the best and most reliable worldwide. What happens after March 29 to your travel insurance choices? Currently some UK-based providers like Globelink sell insurance to EU residents because of EU agreements which allow EU Members the freedom to do so. Right now, with days to go, UK travel insurance providers still don’t know whether a deal will be struck to allow them to continue sell-
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Brexit bedlam grips the UK. What does it mean for travel insurance?
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Policies purchased before Brexit continue to apply. ing insurance to EU citizens after Brexit. The good news, is that Globelink travel insurance products are underwritten through underwriters at Lloyds. Lloyds have already published a reassuring statement about a no-deal Brexit. Lloyd’s underwriters will continue to honour their contractual com-
mitments, including payment of valid claims. That’s got to be good news for our customers and anyone with travel insurance through Lloyds. View their statement at www.lloyds.com. After Brexit, if you are an EU resident, you could find yourself with less travel insurance options to choose from if the UK have their rights to sell
to EU residents revoked in a no-deal scenario. Lack of choice is never a good thing for consumers, so consider buying your travel insurance now or renewing your Annual Multi Trip Policy before Brexit if it’s due soon, by visiting www.globelink.co.uk. Until March 29, its business as usual. After that, who knows? If you already have Travel Insurance with Globelink you don’t need to take action. Globelink policies purchased before Brexit, for travel before or after Brexit remain in place and cover continues as per policy terms at the time of sale. Globelink are working with our Lloyds Travel underwriters to safeguard business as usual after Brexit. We’re making the necessary transitions to ensure we can continue selling Globelink Insurance products to our EU customers. If your current travel insurance policy is with another provider, you should check directly with them about their post-Brexit arrangements. Most travel Brexit concerns are
around flight disruption. The good news is the risk has been reduced as the European Commission and UK government have agreed that UK and EU airlines can still operate between the two. Travel insurance operates within particular terms and conditions, so what they might cover in relation to Brexit depends on circumstances and remains unknown in many cases. Deal or no-deal, protect yourself with travel insurance. Travel disruption could be a small part of what might happen on any trip. Unforeseen mishaps and medical emergencies could cost you much, much more. Globelink Travel Insurance: for people living in the EU. Visit www.globelink.co.uk, or call (UK) +44 1353 699 082 or our Spanish link line 966 265 000. Check current BREXIT and Travel advice on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-na tionals-travelling-to-eu-essential-infor mation and https://www.abta.com/tipsand-advice/brexit-advice-for-travellers.
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The 1960’s - Aviator glasses and the watch to match Nick Horne’s
Rich Pick
Freelance correspondent, London, England
THE 1960’s has had many labels hung on those scant 10 years. ‘Swinging Sixties’ among them. I suppose it’s the sibilant sound of the words that most readily catches. Though for me a young man those years are the years of aviation. The jet ages. The Boeing 707, the Mercury and Apollo space programmes and yes the Big and Ugly B52’s the Phantom fighter bombers. The Phantoms almost missed the battle but had a vast gun pod belatedly bolted on to them as the military discovered the ‘man on man’ aerial dog fight was not quite history, not just yet. The era closed with the cult film ‘Easy Rider’ and general disappointment. The easy sex that was not, the clothes that seem to be recycled again and again over the intervening decades. I see that Hippie fashion is once again strutting along the catwalks. I want to howl, with laughter I hope, as I remember the first time that hippie fashion strolled around the corner.
Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 ReEdition and the historical Navitimer Ref. 806 from 1959 (left to right).
Some objects endure and so become iconic, aviator sunglasses and the Breitling watches are among the few that have endured. There was not a boy or for that matter young man that did not really want a pair of Aviator sunglasses. They were accessible and placed you at the cutting edge of everything; War, space, engineering. Frankly any laptop or cellphone really does not compare. Does not even start to compete with the style status bestowed by Aviators
Back to being grumpy Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man AFTER last week’s announcement that I had nothing to be grumpy about, everything got back to normal. In fact, one of the things which were making me happy, very quickly made me grumpy! I was on the way to Gibraltar, via Talk Radio Europe to do my fortnightly show, when I realised I’d forgotten my passport. As I wa s a l r ea d y h a lf w a y to Gibraltar I had to decide whether to go back h o m e a f t e r t h e s h o w an d s tart again, or pay someone to bring it to me. No brainer; I paid and got it delivered so thank goodness normal grumpiness was resumed pretty quickly. I don’t know much about art so when my daughter and her boyfriend suggested we visited the Picasso museum in Malaga I agreed as his stuff sells for squillions. But, to be honest, I’ve never really got it and after visiting the museum I’m none the wiser. I have, however, come up with a theory; it’s all a con. Now before you all scream that I’m an
ignorant heathen just hear my theory out. When you first go in you see all his early stuff and, to say the least, it’s pretty a v era ge a s fa r a s a bit of pa inting g o e s . T h e re ’s one c a lle d Por tr ait of Paulo but it’s no masterpiece. It’s just a chubby kid with a wonky eye and I reckon nobody went rushing out to buy it. I think what happened with another one is he and a few mates went out on the lash one night and when he came home, he tried to paint something, but it came out all wrong and when his pal asked him what it was, he said ‘can’t you tell?’ He replied ‘no’ and Picasso stared a t it a n d the n de c la re d it w a s c a lle d Woman with hand on her hip. Well, I have to tell you it doesn’t look like any woman I’ve ever seen, even in my d ru g gy da ys ! H e w a s a ma s te r of reinvention. He confessed to historian Paul Johnson he was not a genius but a clown, and I think with many art collectors and connoisseurs there is an element of the emperor’s new clothes about Picasso. Some arty farty person said ‘isn’t this fantastic’ and everyone didn’t want to be left out so they agreed… but I think Picasso might have had a little chuckle when the readies started rolling in.
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Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition. or a Breitling watch. Which begs the question, why has Breitling not reissued or recycled the Swinging Sixties? Everyone else has. Aviator sunglasses have tried a comeback at least every couple years over the last five or six decades. Breitling though awaited the arrival of Georges Kern as their CEO and leader. Georges
Kern joined Breitling a scant three years ago and yes, he has been busy. This year the Breitling Navitimer Ref 806 1959 Re-Edition has arrived. The watch replicates almost to the smallest detail the design of the of the most venerated early Navitimers, the Breitling Ref 806, including an all-black dial with tone on tone subdials and a rotating beaded bezel. To mark the year, this watch design was first produced it has been created in an edition of limited production of 1959 pieces each individually numbered and engraved. “In the past year, we’ve been thrilled to learn there are so many people who have always been passionate about Breitling’s legacy and there’s enormous interest not only in our new products but also in our heritage and our early timepieces. The Navitimer Ref 806 Re-Edition will give new Breitling fans and people who have followed the brand for decades a chance to own and enjoy their own exclusive piece of our legendary past.” Wear the flash of the 60’s for £7,000 or around €8,000. Nick Horne, London, England
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By David Worboys I AM very concerned about the future of my country. If you are British, I am sure you are too. Don’t you despair at the ineptitude, intransigence, lack of judgement of our leadership and of so many of our politicians? I find it deeply depressing and extremely dangerous. I watched PMQs a few weeks ago and I find a disturbing connection between the shambles in parliament and the shambles in handling Brexit. I feel that the Speaker is ineffective in introducing any discipline into this chaotic House. He allows constant interruptions, howling and braying. Every time a question is posed, half the members jump up and down like a jack-in-a-box. And I should have thought that the whole purpose of PMQs is for questions not merely to be asked, but seriously and truthfully answered by the prime minister. Whenever I have watched the procedure (about six times a year), this doesn’t happen and the Speaker just lets it go. This may be why the whole farce is not known as ‘prime minister’s answers.’ There never is a straight
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OBSTINATE: UK prime minister Theresa May. answer and the Speaker seems content to preside over an unruly assembly. Or is Westminster intended as a comedy show? I recently saw the First Minister of Wales sworn in by somebody dressed as Santa Claus
wearing a judge’s wig. Then there is the Black Rod charade, where members get excited like children at a pantomime. Likewise we have the unconvincing practice of ‘dragging’ the Speaker to the chair. It’s all rather like a primary
school play. And these are the people who govern our country. Some of them negotiate with politicians in Brussels. Theresa May described herself as a ‘bloody difficult woman.’ Let’s say ‘incredibly obstinate woman.’ Her
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selfish arrogance in insisting on ‘my deal or no deal’ places the UK in a potentially calamitous situation. And what can possibly be ‘undemocratic’ about having a People’s Vote on the implications which have been clarified over the past 30 months? How can it be a betrayal of the electorate when those who vote now would be substantially the same people who voted in 2016, with the former 16-18 age group replacing the since deceased. Don’t the voters have every right to change their minds now that we have a clearer idea of what we are voting for? Most Brexiteers I speak to do not consider us as Europeans and have never been interested in our neighbours. They can’t name a single opera of Verdi or Wagner and have never heard of Helmut Schmidt, Cezanne, Umberto Eco or Antonio Banderas. They are more familiar with bagels and the Boston Tea Party than mozzarella or Ciudadanos. This is very different from many Europeans’ familiarity with British history and culture. Finally, what hope would we have in the future, competing with the EU, when we can’t even handle our own Brexit?
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I’m totally disgusted
WITH reference to your letter regarding the establishment blocking Brexit. I live in Spain but am angry and disgusted by so-called British politicians. In my opinion they are legalised terrorists. Terrorist definition is unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians in pursuit of political aims. Well, they haven’t yet resorted to violence but the traitors that supposedly represent the public have used every means available to them to get what THEY wanted irrespective of what the majority wanted. I hope they all rot in hell. Graham Foster
Career politicians BUENOS DIAS to Leapy. Thank you for your excellent article in this week’s EWN (Issue 1759). You’re spot on with your analysis. It is quite clear now that the current bunch of career politicians has nothing but contempt for the electorate. You can count the number of honest, principled politicians on the fingers of one hand Frank Field is one but, err, I can’t think of anyone else who’s alive! I’ve been a Tory all my life, but they will never get my vote again - voting, it seems, is meaningless. However, faith is being kept! Lynda Barry
Gored blimey WHILE I, like most people, am of course always concerned to hear when someone has been injured, I have to say that in the case of bullfighter Enrique Ponce my sympathy is limited. I do appreciate that some Spanish feel bullfighting is a part of their culture and history, but I am afraid that I do not agree with the ‘sport’ at all. I of course wish Ponce a speedy recovery but I hope that this incident serves to start a debate over whether this practice should continue at all. Brenda Hall
Missing girl I WAS so saddened to read the awful case of Agnese Klavina in last week’s Costa del Sol edition of the Euro Weekly News (Issue 1759). For a young woman’s life to be seemingly cut short so young is a tragedy and my heart goes out to Agnese’s family, who have obviously fought to find out what happened to their daughter for the past five years. I hope the trial of the two British men accused of kidnapping her concludes as quickly as possible and that the young woman’s family are given the answers they need. Mr P Roberts
PROTESTS: Marches in London.
People’s vote I SAW on the Spanish news on Saturday the march in London to stay in Europe, most of these people surely are not British, do they not understand that a referendum is a people’s vote. And I believe there was another march somewhere backing the vote to get out but that was not shown on the Spanish news, I wonder why. Why can’t we have Tommy Robinson as Prime Minister, Leapy Lee as Home Secretary and Richard Littlejohn as foreign secretary? Mr P N K
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Stay good-natured THE head of the pro-second Brexit referendum Bremain in Spain group told Euro Weekly News she was encouraged that the Put it to the People match was ‘peaceful and goodnatured.’ Sue Wilson’s comments came as hundreds of thousands of protesters demonstrated in London on Saturday to call for another Brexit vote. In contrast to the French gilets jauntes (yellow vest) and pro-independence demonstrations in Cataluña, violence was conspicuously absent in the British capital. No matter which side you support in the Brexit debate, it is surely encouraging that protesters are still able to gather peacefully to make their voices heard. That fact is all the more reassuring at a time when Britain remains deeply divided over the issue. Although support for either side has surged and waned since the 2016 referendum, the country remains split roughly in half according to a recent social attitudes survey. Both sides made their voices heard in demonstrations on Saturday but did so in a spirit of passion but not outrage, much less violence. The right of people to peacefully assemble to make their voices heard is the cornerstone of the British political system and of any democracy worth its salt. The key word however is peaceful. So long as protests remain so then democracy will continue to be healthy and vibrant. If not then an already deeply divided Britain risks forgetting that violence is never the answer and slipping into strife.
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Sperm and egg donor anonymity rights Great news! The donor-conceived, rather than the parents, clinics, or donors, are the people most directly affected by donor conception, and they are the ones who have to live with the consequences the longest. They also seem to be mostly against donor anonymity, and secrecy surrounding donor conception. Some don’t care, but there’s no way for anyone to tell whether their child will want to know who the donor is or not, so they should always have the choice. Why should anyone’s desire to have a child override a donor-conceived person’s desire to know the identity of their genetic father? If a sperm donor wants to be anonymous, then he simply shouldn’t be a sperm donor. I was a sperm donor over 30 years ago, and if I have any genetic children looking for me, I’ve made it as easy as possible for them to find me. Over a thousand other donors have registered at the Donor Sibling Registry and the UK Donor Conceived Register. Countries that have already ended donor anonymity include the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Australia, and New Zealand. Why not Spain? According to HFEA figures, the numbers of UK sperm donors went *up* eight years in a row since the ending of anonymity, thus reversing a three-year decline. The 631 donors in 2012 was the highest figure since they started keeping records, and well over double the figure in 2004 (237) just before anonymity ended. Several ‘anonymous’ donors have been identified using DNA and genealogical databases, so it’s no longer possible for anyone to guarantee a donor that they will remain anonymous anyway. Mark
COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE UPDATE: ONE MILLION join People’s March against Brexit in London Er, it’s been accurately measured at 82,000. One thing about our authorities, they know how to keep an eye on us. Anyway, we voted out, we leaving, get over it, and persuade the Europeans they’ve got to pay more or everyone gets a pension age raise and cut. Jeff Assuming there were a million - which is extremely unlikely ( Trafalgar Square can hold around 35,000 - about half the size of Old Trafford) - and assuming that four million British citizens had individually signed the online petition - which is also slightly unlikely given that there are absolutely no effective controls or screening procedures in place - the big question is SO WHAT ? Most of Western Europe has a democratic system where the people are given a vote, and the majority prevails. Mob rule has not been adopted as a system of government anywhere in the civilised world. Whatever one’s view of any issue, resort to force of numbers is not a legitimate way to address it. PM
Reaction and comment to the Put it to the People Brexit march in London today There is a new onLine petition for a replay of the Battle of Hastings, as so many people are unhappy about the result. I think it is a spoof, but these days who can be sure! PM
Who’s your Paddy? As an Irish national... indeed, as a principled human being, I resent these caricatures of the Irish people. I think it is generally agreed that if media were to portray those of other ethnic groups as appallingly, there would be not only a public outcry but media hysteria too. No wonder tens of millions are deserting mass media for ‘boots on the ground’ alternative media. Michael
Spanish gov’t official says country will need 270,000 migrants a year to meet labour demands How can there not be enough people to fill the labour market when there’s 40 per cent unemployment in this country. We dont need immigrants to fill jobs unless they can speak Spanish and have the skills to do the jobs. Regular illegals are not going to be able to do this. There’s a big difference between immigration of people with necessary skills and accepting a load of illegals without any. Naimah
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Pave the way for any ambitious schemes you may have, rather than actually starting them. With your ruler the Sun eclipsing your kindred fire sign, determined Aries, you are now more likely to get the support and affection you need from the powers that be or someone who thinks the world of you.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)
One thing is certain, when you come through this week's restless planetary antics, you won't be totally the same Piscean who walked in. Whether you're figuring out numbers, analysing your dreams, or getting into a playfully social mood, there'll be much to enjoy and put to the test.
Even if the opposite to what you want happens, it could prove useful. One clue to this week's planetary crossword puzzle is 'What word could also mean success?' Check it out, and make it work for you.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Stand by for a week of whoosh and whirl. More importantly, try to avoid getting tongue-tied or dogmatic on Tuesday and Friday. Promising potentials appear, especially if you spruce up your competitive streak.
Soucouyant - a kind of witch, in eastern Caribbean folklore, who is believed to shed her skin by night and suck the blood of her victims.
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Eager Mars meets affluent Jupiter and enriches your financial forecast. It might show a foretaste of money to come, or on-stream benefits. If you intend to make alterations to your personal and home interests, you'll undoubtedly cope with both offbeat and upbeat activities.
Education, media, creative and social connections are given star merit. The solar eclipse in your own sign bursts with vitality and success, more so for an array of bold moves, replace-ments and makeovers covering your personal affairs.
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I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments.” Jim Morrison
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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Throughout this fortunate week, whatever else you decide, refuse to discard your hopes and wishes. As a Gemini, you like to have two strings to your bow of life, which gives you an alternative option, especially if the going gets tough.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A vivid star pattern portends a frantic personal and social diary. Ensure that any tight planning is carefully handled, especially if you hope to fit in everything you would like to say. Don't allow Monday or Wednesday's tensions to spoil opportunities for settling something important.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The solar eclipse in your opposite sign of Aries intensifies your willpower. Before you say 'go', find out where you stand. It might pay you to leave things be for a little longer to see if anything begins to change.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The planets mobilise your streak of Scorpio daring, but don't stretch your limits. Your most effective weapon against personal and workrelated pitfalls is your ability to be objective. Your desire to make specific situations and conversations work needs to be combined with your faith that they will work.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The main gist of the solar eclipse in fiery Aries and the link between plucky Mars and your ruler friendly Jupiter will stir surprises. Whether you create the right atmosphere all round depends on how you interpret other people's views.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Hard-working, enterprising and self-sacrificing are just some of the words that describe your zodiac sign. It will be these qualities that count. Friday will boost your powers of persuasion, but you won't have too much to complain about if you follow this lucky trend into next week's encouraging tide.
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Across 1 Remojar (4) 3 To spill (8) 9 Grosella (7) 10 Fox (animal) (5) 11 Enemigo (5) 12 Granjero (6) 14 Height (6) 16 Manga (en ropa) (6) 19 Martillo (6) 21 Between (5) 24 Bag (paper, plastic) (5) 25 Tráfico (7) 26 Disaster (8) 27 Wave (4)
20 Lively and humorously cheeky or forward (5) Down 1 Thick pieces of soft material (4) 2 Not open or public (6) 3 Financial institution (4) 4 Flat (9) 5 Powerful (6) 7 Explosive (9) 11 Lower side of anything (6) 12 Touch lovingly (6) 15 Produce a hole by drilling (4) 16 Unattractive (4)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Society (8) 2 Estar de acuerdo (5) 4 Stove (6) 5 Navaja de afeitar (5) 6 Label (tag) (7) 7 Raíz (de planta) (4) 8 Abogado (6) 13 Inheritance (8) 15 Towels (7) 17 To arrive (6) 18 Escritor (6) 20 Comidas (5) 22 Typhoon (5) 23 Abbot (4)
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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (MOVING) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
AROUSE BEATEN BOOGIE CAUCUS COMMIT CONVOY CREAKY CUTLER GLOOMY INDUCT MALIGN MOVING (10) NUTMEG PAYOUT REGALE RETAIN SIENNA STYLED VESTRY
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Prompt 2 Stored 3 Sermon 4 Queasy 5 Presto 6 Squall 7 Tartar 8 Elapse 9 Sturdy 10 Assure 11 Walnut 12 Bureau 13 Workup 14 Forbid 15 Marker 16 Biotic 17 Podium 18 Eerily 19 Preset.
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.
Kakuro
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 D) 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: 21 • Good: 29
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TARGET:
• Very good: 42 • Excellent: 54
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
Average: 10 Good: 14 Very good: 20
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Excellent: 25
ness serf serfs sedge rose roses revs ores megs gens gene genes gesso edge sore sores squid frosh fresh fore fores fosse dens dive dive dives diver divers digs disc quid quiver quivers verso vegs vide jive jives jived jigs ides give given givens gives giver givers grid ridge ridges ride rides rider riders rive riven rives river rivers rived rigs side sides sigh sighs
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION lire peri pier prep rein rice riel rile ripe icier liner nicer peril piper plier price relic ricin ripen irenic nipper pincer pinier prince ripple clipper cripple lippier nippier PRINCIPLE
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QUICK Across: 1 Chaste, 4 Pair, 8 Permanent, 9 Ibex, 10 Hectic, 13 Catnap, 15 Dear, 18 Replicate, 19 Nude, 20 Status.
Down: 1 Cardiac, 2 Ample, 3 Turn, 5 Adept, 6/18 Rat run, 7 Bagel, 11 Curious, 12 Nadir, 14 Tepid, 16 Eject, 17 Bait.
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Across:
Across:
7 Lenient, 9 Lease, 10 Erratic, 11 Agent, 12 Trams, 14 Sustain, 16 Present, 18 Deans, 20 Roast, 22 Believe, 24 Evade, 25 Spaniel.
1 Armario, 5 Goose, 8 Certain, 9 Lists, 10 Oeste, 11 Reserve, 12 Cabras, 14 Cement, 17 Miracle, 19 Tecla, 22 Avaro, 23 Carpets, 24 Spade, 25 Surface. Down:
Down:
CODE BREAKER
1 Albert, 2 Increase, 3 Best, 4 Cleansed, 5 Mate, 6 Bent on, 8 Ticks, 13 Sweetpea, 15 Academic, 16 Parcel, 17 Tubas, 19 Steals, 21 Adam, 23 Liar.
1 Ancho, 2 Mares, 3 Realeza, 4 Owners, 5 Gales, 6 Observe, 7 Easiest, 12 Compass, 13 Barraca, 15 Estirar, 16 Fences, 18 Close, 20 Crema, 21 Aisle.
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QUIZ: THE FARMER WANTS A QUIZ 1. According to its author, which 1945 allegorical novella reflected events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union? 2. In the long-running radio soap opera The Archers, what is the name of the family farm that is now managed by David and Ruth Archer? 3. In which decade was the television soap opera Emmerdale (Farm) first broadcast? 4. Name either of the two UK Top 10 hit singles by the Liverpool pop band The Farm? 5. On which British motor racing circuit would you find Abbey, Farm Straight and Village Corner? 6. What collective name was given to the six farm labourers from Dorset who attempted to form a trade union and were sentenced in 1834 to seven years' transportation on a charge of administering unlawful oaths? 7. Which British monarch was nicknamed ‘Farmer George’ by satirists, at first to mock his interest in mundane
matters rather than politics, but later to contrast his homely thrift with his son's grandiosity and to portray him as a man of the people? 8. Which famous ‘Music and Art Fair’ was held on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York between August 15 and August 18, 1969? 9. Who was the author of the comic novel Cold Comfort Farm, first published in 1932? 10. Why was Leatherslade Farm near Oakley in Buckinghamshire front page news in August 1963? Not a lot of people know that… today’s cattle are descended from two species: wild aurochs (fierce and agile herd animals that populated Asia, North Africa and Europe) and eotragus (an antelope-like, Asian forest creature)
Answers: 1. ANIMAL FARM, 2. BROOKFIELD, 3. 1970s (1972), 4. GROOVY TRAIN or ALL TOGETHER NOW (both 1990), 5. SILVERSTONE, 6. TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS, 7. GEORGE III, 8. WOODSTOCK, 9. STELLA GIBBONS, 10. THE HIDING PLACE OF THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERS
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Sudoku LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
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.
*Phillip Schofield, TV show host; April 1, 56 The English broadcaster and TV presenter became famous through the programmes This Morning and Dancing on Ice. His other work for ITV includes All Star Mr & Mrs, The Cube and 5 Gold Rings. *Michael Fassbender, Movie actor; April 2, 41 The actor is well-known for his roles as Lt Archie Hicox in Inglourious Basterds, Magneto in X-Men: First Class, and the scheming robot David in Prometheus. *Leona Lewis, Singer; April 3, 33 British pop singer Lewis was discovered on the TV talent show The X Factor. Her debut album, Spirit, went 10 times platinum in the UK and became the fourth best-selling album of the 2000’s.
Word Ladder WHIP
PLOT BACK
Move from the start word (WHIP) to the end word (PLOT) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
SHOT SLOT PLOT or WHIP CHIP CLIP CLOP PLOP PLOT
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*Lady Gaga, Pop singer; March 28, 32 Heart Will Go On. She won the Chopard Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, she Diamond Award for selling more than 200 became the first recording artist in history to have million albums. After hearing her voice, the late three singles sell over four million copies each music manager Rene Angelil, who later became her husband, mortgaged his house to produce online. Her best known songs include Poker Face, Bad Romance and Shallow. In 2018, she starred in Elle Macpherson. her debut album. the remake of A Star is Born with Bradley Cooper. *Ewan McGregor, Movie actor; March 31, *Elle Macpherson, Model; March 29, 54 47 Nicknamed ‘The Body’ by members of the press and He gained recognition as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but has also starred in Big fashion industry, she is remembered for her five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers. In the 1980’s, she Fish, Beginners, Moulin Rouge and Trainspotting. The became part of a new generation of supermodels. Scottish actor was cast as Lumiere in the 2017 film Beauty *Celine Dion, singer; March 30, 50 and the Beast and later as Black Mask in the Suicide Squad spin-off Birds of Prey. Dion is best known for singing the theme from Titanic, My
Solution WHIP SHIP SLIP SLIT (SLOP) SLOT PLOT or WHIP SHIP SHOP
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Mama’s Last Hug NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and primatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions. He has spent 40 years at the forefront of animal research. Following up on the bestselling ‘Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?’ which investigated animal intelligence, ‘Mama’s Last Hug’ delivers a fascinating exploration of the rich emotional lives of animals. It begins with the death of Mama, a chimpanzee matriarch who formed a deep bond with biologist van Hooff. When Mama was dying, van Hooff took the unusual step of visiting her in her night cage for a last hug. Their goodbyes were filmed and went viral, moving millions of people as Mama welcomed the professor with a big smile while reassuring him by patting his neck. This forms the core of de Waal’s argument, showing that humans are not the only species with the capacity for emotions.
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307 - New wife After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fau sta, daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Maximian. 1282 - Rebellion The people of Sicily rebel against the Angevin king Charles I, in what becomes known as the Sicilian Vespers. 1461 - Battle of Towton Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England, bringing a temporary stop to the Wars of the Roses. 1549 - New city The city of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, is founded. 1854 - Crimean War France and Britain declare war on Russia. 1856 - War ends The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Crimean War. 1910 - Henri Fabre He becomes the first person to fly a seaplane, the Fabre Hydravion, after taking off from a water runway near Martigues, France. 1965 - Vietnam War A car bomb explodes in front of the United States Embassy, Saigon, killing 22 and wounding 183 others. 1970 - Earthquake An earthquake strikes western Turkey, killing 1,086 and injuring 1,260. 2001 - Same-sex marriage The practice becomes legal in the Netherlands, the first contemporary country to allow it. 2014 - Exchange vows The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales are performed.
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MAYA is a 40-year-old woman (Jennifer Lopez) struggling with the frustrations of not having achieved more in life. As an experienced, quick-witted, perceptive employee, she is passed over for a promotion solely because she doesn’t have a college degree. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act. This inspirational comedy also stars Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens and Milo Ventimiglia.
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Dead Postings Society Ceasing to be may not end our online existence, says Terence Kennedy
BY 2060 Facebook will have more dead users than live ones. Users are dying off at 10,000 a day. Their accounts aren’t. A famous quote says millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Now many of us are heading for digital immortality without quite realising it. That’s partly because social media platforms make it difficult to either pass on, or shut down, the sites of ‘late’ users. Indeed in one infamous recent case, a site actually kept warning a deceased user that he was infringing their rules by dying without telling them. (They later apologised). Youngsters in particular are always being warned that what goes on the internet, stays on the internet. Few realise this also extends beyond death. In Facebook’s first 10 years some 10 million users died, and in most cases, their accounts are still up there, forever, caught in a legal limbo which technophobic legislators show little appetite for tackling. Tales abound of families denied ac-
cess to a deceased loved one’s site, or all the data social media sites hold about that person. Drawing up a Will takes care of our material assets, but a few quick tips might avoid those left behind being trapped in our digital maze. Some platforms, like Twitter and
Instagram, will indeed let next of kin terminate an account on proof of death, but Twitter still denies access to anything on that account. Facebook recently bowed to years of pressure by adding an option the still-living user can tick, letting the account be deleted after death. It also lets
you appoint a family member as a ‘legacy contact’ who can, among other things, remove ‘inappropriate’ content from an account. Google holds more information about more people in the world than any other platform, and it too has now made it easier for others to access and manage that information after a number of high-profile legal challenges. What’s easiest all round is to access Google’s ‘Inactive Account Manager’ while you’re still breathing. This lets you be very specific about what’s done with your digital information after your account has been inactive for a set length of time. And, importantly, exactly what you’d like your heirs to access. This means thinking carefully what you want them to discover once you’ve shuffled that mortal coil. That’s because Google saves absolutely everything you have ever done, from e-mail to stored photos to map routes and even your browsing history; ie every single website visit, including those you may have accessed for, um, anatomical research…
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Pass with a password APPOINTING a digital trustee informally is actually the simplest way to deal with your digital legacy. The good news is that it involves no official procedures; the bad news is that it has no legal standing if there’s any dispute. All you do is give the person of your choice your access details and passwords. If you use password management software, or keep all your passwords in an encrypted text file, then just give them the information and your master password. Or that giant Post-It note. This at least lets them post news of your demise, and curate any past or future content. Technically you are breaking the rules until notifying the platforms of your death. So let them sue the account holder, I dare them.
Conquistadors and climate change RESEARCHERS from a British university have claimed that plummeting winter temperatures from the end of the medieval era to the mid-19th century were caused by Spain’s conquest of the Americas. The University College London (UCL) team’s study claimed that temperatures dropped in the years after the Spanish arrived in the Americas. They published their findings in the Quarterly Spanish Review. The academics claimed this was because vegetation returned to what were once indigenous villages and farms, absorbing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and pulling global temperatures down. UCL’s Mark Maslin said the amount of native people who died following the arrival of the Spanish was so high that European settlers
NEW THEORY: Academics linked the arrival of Conquistadors with the Little Ice Age. could not replace them. Around 56 million hectares of formerly inhabited land are estimated to have returned to nature after the arrival of the Spanish in the Americas. The Little Ice Age took place in Europe and North
America from the mid 17th century to around 1870. It saw global temperatures fall by half resulting in famine and the spread of diseases coincided with the Thirty Years War and the English Civil War.
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Scandi beauty By Sally Underwood FROM saunas to snow-rolling, Scandinavians have long been known for their natural approach to health and beauty. And this group of northern European countries is equally worldrenowned for commitment to design aesthetics and high quality products. Now these two concepts have combined, spawning a new breed of Scandinavian companies taking the beauty world by storm; applying the same principles of nature and quality to their skin and hair care. The result is products receiving international attention from buyers and beauty editors alike, and which promise to offer a luxury experience for those who like their regime both natural and effective. In the make-up world, Danish brand Kjaer Weis (from £20/€23.07, www.net-a-porter.com) is making waves for its high design, organic and
natural products, free from parabens, silicones, or artificial fragrance. Encased in silver metal compacts, these products are made to be refilled rather than thrown away, reducing waste and cost. As the products are made with natural ingredients, they can also be used interchangeably. For a colour which can be used on lips, cheeks, and even eyes, try the pigment-rich Lip Tint (£35/€40.37, www.net-a-porter.com) which contains antioxidant-infused gardenia Florida fruit extract. Or for Scandinavian skincare, check out Bjork and Berries; a natural brand using indigenous ingredients. Containing extracts from local plants and trees, including beech and sea buckthorn, the range is made in Sweden and boasts a gentle approach to beauty. Products such as the Deep Forest Face Mist (€21.09 for 75ml, www.bjorkandberries.com) are also 100 per cent vegan and promise to pro-
SCIENTISTS believe they may be one step closer to finding the cause of - and a possible cure for - insomnia. The condition, which affects as many as 16 million UK adults, can cause knock-on effects of drowsiness during the day, lower immune function, irritability, and even depression. Now latest research suggests a lack of sleep may even affect how quickly we age and our susceptibility to disease. A new study by Ox-
tect and refresh the skin. Complement a natural skincare routine with a little high-tech help from Swedish company Foreo. Their range of beauty tools features everything from sonic-pulsation cleansing brushes to blue light acne treatments and even a gadget to amplify the effects of face masks. Priced from €29 (€33.54) for a small cleansing brush, the line is reportedly a favourite of Victoria Beckham. Finally, for a focus on hair care, another Swedish brand, Sachajuan, promises to soothe frazzled strands using its ‘ocean silk technology;’ proteins and mineral extracts derived from sea algae. To care for hair damaged by the sun, try Hair Repair (€12 for 100ml, www.sephora.es) which contains wheat protein to repair in five to 10 minutes.
NATURAL BEAUTY: Scandinavians are known for their organic approach to health and beauty.
Hope on insomnia ford University found the same internal stressors which age our cells also activate the nerve cells which control sleep. Past research led scientists to believe these neurones act like an on-off switch, meaning that when the cells are active we are asleep and
when they are inactive we are awake. Researchers believe this breakthrough in understanding could help them learn more about how sleep functions, and in turn treat insomnia. Dr Seoho Song, the study’s co-lead author, said: “We decided to look for the signals that
switch the sleep-control neurons on… We knew from our earlier work that a main difference between sleep and waking is how much electrical current flows through two ion channels - called Shaker and Sandman.” He explained the team have found a molecule that helps the body flip between the two states, which may help improve sleep levels without the side effects associated with some sleeping pills.
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Carb cycling for your health Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach OBVIOUSLY, we eat a low carb diet to lose weight and increase our energy levels. But did you also know that eating low carb can have a significant impact on chronic illnesses, especially diabetes? If you have Type 2 diabetes, your body cannot process carbohydrates effectively and when you eat carbs, they are broken down into small units of glucose, which end up as blood sugar. My 72-year-old dad has just started this way of eating. He has lost 9lb/4kg in his first two weeks and feels energetic and better than he has felt in years. He also developed Type 2 diabetes at the age of 55 and has been bordering on insulin dependence for many years now. His blood sugar has dropped from over 10 to 6.5 in the same two-week period, a first for him ever! Diabetes can develop later in life due to poor diet choices and a lack of regular exercise. Many expatriates suffer with this disease and the answer could be a lot simpler and healthier than they think!
TYPE 2 DIABETES: Eating low carbs can have a significant impact. On high carb days (one or two days per week) be sure to still choose the best possible carbs to avoid undoing the hard work achieved on low carb days. Green vegetables, pulses, grains and whole meal alternatives. If you suffer from high cholesterol, try to limit the amount of egg yolks and use more whites instead to still achieve the high protein levels. Use coconut oil or a very good quality
oil for cooking. Avoid vegetable oils at all costs. Eat plenty of raw unseasoned nuts and avocados which can lower cholesterol compared to standard saturated fats. Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/carbcy clingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen For personal coaching and advice email ccforbeginners@hotmail.com.
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Advertising Feature AS a British expatriate you may be concerned about some uncertainty surrounding your healthcare situation. Whilst negotiations are (or are not) going on, many British people are currently worried about their ongoing healthcare. If you have recently arrived, you may not yet have been able to secure an appointment to achieve your residency, or perhaps you have been previously in Spain for more than six months of the year but are still a British taxpayer. Although we may not know the exact outcome yet, it looks likely that the way healthcare will be provided to non-Spanish residents, and especially to British pensioners will change in the future. As a leading medical and dental provider for over a decade on the Costa Blanca, Medcare is a private clinic which runs alongside NHS guidelines. As such, Medcare can offer all manner of healthcare solutions to cover you whether you are not yet on the Spanish health system or if you simply prefer to have Englishspeaking clinicians. Doctor Hussain, Medcare’s GP
In times of Brexit uncertainty, Medcare is here for healthcare and insurance needs who trained at Guy’s and St Thomas in London, can see you for all the types of appointment your GP in the UK would see you for; she can also provide hospital referrals for urgent or scheduled tests and procedures. Furthermore, Susie, the nurse can provide blood testing, cervical screening and well-man screenings. With membership options and plans available or a simple pay-asyou-go service, whatever the state of your health, Medcare can help. As a Medcare member you will receive discounts on future consultants with the GP, plus discounts on blood tests, a basic yearly health check and discounts on dental treatments. At just €95 for a year’s membership, it’s undoubtedly excellent value! Medcare’s Health Check Plan is more comprehensive, including a number of free consultations and a fully comprehensive Health Check. In addition to first rate GP and
A NEW study has found that nearly 70 per cent of fruit and vegetables have pesticide residue on them even after being washed. The report, which was part of the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen list in the United States, found spinach, strawberries, and kale held the highest amounts. Strawberries took first place, with 99 per cent of samples containing traces of pesticides. Kale, which had not appeared on the list in almost a decade, also showed
nursing services, Medcare can also help you with private medical insurance. The Patient Relations Manager will liaise between you and two well established insurance companies to provide you with an independent insurance assessment and bespoke quotation. With all of this help under one roof, healthcare needn’t be a worry with Medcare! As a patient at Medcare you can take advantage of a FREE initial dental examination. Also you can book a FREE consultation with the Aesthetics doctor to discuss non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers or medical resurfacing. Medcare is conveniently open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.00, just call 966 860 258 or email doctors@medcarespain.com for an appointment or more information. FREE DENTAL CONSULTATION: The advantage of being a Medcare patient.
Pesticide residue surprising levels, with 92 per cent of samples presenting residue of up to 18 separate chemicals. The last time the vegetable was tested, it took ninth place out of 12 crops. Nectarines and apples both also featured in the top five, with more than 90 per cent
of samples showing at least one pesticide residue. Meanwhile, avocados, sweetcorn, and pineapples showed the least amounts. Dr Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist at the EWG who worked on the report, told DailyMail.com: “Kale had not been tested by the USDA so with this new data, when we
looked at the metrics, we were surprised to see such a significant increase.” Nneka Leiba, director of EWG’s healthy living science programme, added: “One of the things we want to highlight is that the USDA and FDA can do a better job at testing… “They can test more fruits and vegetables more often. There was a 10-year span where we didn’t realise the level of pesticides had shot up in kale and that was the thing people were eating.”
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THE change of seasons can affect each of us differently; whether it is hay fever, a vulnerability to coughs and colds, or even dry skin. If you find this part of the year leaves your skin confused and dehydrated, it might be worth stepping up your moisturising routine and taking care to avoid aggressive or overlychemical formulas. In the morning and evening, after using a gentle cleanser and toner, apply a moisturiser to still-damp skin. This tip helps any lotion you apply absorb more deeply, as well as locking the moisturising effects in for longer. Another trick is to make sure you are using the right product for your skin type. All skin types need both water and oils in the right balance and the trick is finding products with the correct balance for your particular skin. For normal to dry skins, try Haeckels’ 100 per cent natural Eco Marine Facial Cream (£48/€55.21 for 60ml, www.haeckels.co.uk). Containing antioxidants and Omega 3s, as well as natural UVB protection, this healing formula is
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even used in some beauty clinics post peel treatments and promises to hydrate and soothe. For a budget alternative, try The Ordinary’s Natural Hydrating Factors + HA (£4.99/€5.74
for 30ml, www.cultbeauty. co.uk). If your concern is oiliness, try a hydrating gel such as Patchology’s AquaFlash Daily Gel Moisturiser (€29.95 for 50ml,
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www.sephora.es), which contains hyaluronic acid to bind moisture to the skin, as well as aloe vera to soothe without clogging pores. For problem skins suffer-
ing from both blemishes and dryness, try a lightweight oil specifically designed to rebalance and calm, such as Lena Wild’s Harmony Bloom Oil (£62/€71.31 for 30ml,
www.lenawild.co). This winner of the 2019 Beauty Shortlist Award for Best Facial Oil for over 30’s is made from natural and organic ingredients and is suitable for vegans. Promising to leave skin soft and supple, this oil is full of nutrient-rich cranb e r r y, s e a b u c k t h o r n , a n d blackcurrant to soothe and balance. Finally, for ageing skins in need of nourishing, try Drunk Elephant’s Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil (£34/€39.10 for 15ml, www.cultbeauty.co.uk). Free from artificial fragrance, silicones, or drying alcohols, this product features oil from the marula fruit, containing vitamin E and Omegas 6 and 9 to protect skin.
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REALITY star Chanelle Hayes showed off painfullooking sunburn during a trip to Tenerife on Saturday. The Big Brother contestant, 31, had visible white marks but looked content as she soaked up the sunshine and paddled in the sea. She strutted her stuff in a funky orange and purple patterned bardot bikini top with matching bottoms. This is Chanelle’s third visit to Spain this year. Back in January, the mother-of-two weeped as she discussed her yo-yoing weight on This Morning, and revealed how upsetting comments made by trolls are.
JUVENTUS ace Cristiano Ronaldo and gorgeous model girlfriend Georgina Rodriquez both sported crisp white shirts for the official opening of the footballer’s new hair transplant clinic in Madrid. In fact the venture is a joint effort as the 25-year-old mother of Cristiano’s daughter will manage the clinic. The former Real Madrid player previously spoke to Spanish press about his new venture, and said Madrid is
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GLAM: Georgina and Cristiano. “the city which made a mark on my life forever from a professional and emotional point of view.”
Miss Spain arrested MODEL and former Miss Spain winner Maria Jose Suarez, 44, has been arrested after flying in to Madrid’s Barajas airport from the Dominican Republic. According to Spanish media, the legal problems relate to alleged unpaid fines which the brunette beauty was reportedly aware of before arriving in Spain. She denies any wrongdoing.
A STRENUOUS fitness regime has certainly paid off for Love Island’s Zara McDermott who shared the results by showing off her new abs in a bright pink bikini while holidaying in Spain last week. The 22-year-old television presenter posted sizzling snaps of herself in the two-piece with frilly detailing, wearing her brunette locks in a loose bun to reveal a fresh, make-up free complexion. The former government advisor also modelled a strapless red tankini, which showcased her tanned and toned physique. Her raunchy social media snaps come after she and fellow singleton Olly Murs, 34, have been liking one another’s Instagram posts for the last couple of weeks. TONED: Zara shows off the results of her hard work. CREDIT: Zara McDermott Instagram
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This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala cooks us a little surprise!
Surprise Surprise! Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com FOR some time now we have been cooking great food and innovative dishes especially for our tasting menus, but more recently clients have simply asked me to cook a menu of my choice for them… a surprise! One of those clients and friends is Denise Van Outen, very wellknown as one of the judges on Ireland’s got Talent and from the ITV show Loose Women among many other things! Now Denise and I go back quite a few years when I presented a show on Channel 4 called ‘Here’s one I made earlier.’ On this show I introduced chefs like Mark Wogan (Terry’s son) and Aaron Patterson (Hambledon Hall
fame) who cooked something in front of a small studio audience literally sitting around the kitchen table directly in front of the chefs so that they could see everything we were doing very clearly. The idea was that they would ask questions as we cooked away and there lies the problem! Studio audiences are great at clapping and chanting when we need them to, but turn and point a camera directly at them and they clam up! The show went out live on Channel 4 at 9.30 am, straight after The Big Breakfast so Denise and Chris Evans would often hand it over to us. Years later we had a wedding at my hotel near Cambridge for one of the band members of Keane and Denise was there along with Chris Martin (Coldplay) and the band members from the Killers. I met up with Denise for a chat, but she seemed a little out of it. She had been drinking that Absinthe and had sort of lost the plot, not surprising really as it’s 100 per cent alcohol! (She
did well to keep standing after that stuff!) Anyway wind on more years and Denise and her partner (Eddie) have bought a place near to La Cala and when she texted me to book a table, she asked if I could do them a surprise menu. More and more people are asking for this literally telling me what they don’t eat and then saying, ‘ok its down to you chef’ and I cook them six or eight courses of inspired new dishes. For Denise and Eddie I served a little velouté of celeriac with white truffles and wild mushrooms as an amuse to warm up their taste buds. I followed that with a small pie of quail with foie gras on cabbage cooked with black sesame and then a scallop cooked tempura with a lobster claw and Katsu sauce. Next was sous vide organic lamb with saffron pickle, roasted beets and French trimmed lamb cutlet, black truffle jus, onion foam and then my tidy Eton mess!
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FAB SHOW: Don’t miss out on this fantastic charity grand finale show organised by FAB to raise money for the AECC. FAB (Fighting Against Breast Cancer) has been busy raising funds for the AECC with monthly charity events. So far, over €2,000 has been raised but there are more fundraising activities on the calendar. FAB’s next event is a Caberoke evening with Shanie at the Coopers Arms in Quesada on April 9. Tickets are €5 and available from the Coopers Arms or by calling Sue on 966 392 823 or Carol on 654 599 197. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the AECC. To celebrate the end of their fundraising year, FAB will also be holding a Grand Finale charity show at San Fugencio’s Cardenal Bel-
luga Theatre on June 4. The acts involved are well-known local entertainers and will work together to produce a top-class show, which will conclude with the Half Monty performed by some very brave female FAB committee members. Tickets are €10 and are on sale from The Post Box, Quesada; The Card Place, Benimar and Cards and More, La Marina.
I was going to add more little courses but Denise said… “beautiful but no more!” At that point I joined them and we opened a few bottles of wine, as you do. A friendly Spanish cop popped in to tell us to keep the noise down and we talked until 5am and caught up on everything FRIENDS: Denise and I go that’s been hapback quite a few years. pening for the last My recipes are pretty secret to me 20 years. but I share them exclusively with So menu surprise surprise was a EWN from time to time. hit! Denise messaged me “Fantastic, Note: An amuse comes from the amazing food and great chef! Of French words amuse-bouche which course.” (blush) literally means amuse the mouth. It’s In the world of tasting menus an a small taste of the chef’s genius, usuamuse is seriously important as it’s ally served complimentary when prethe first thing that the client tastes, it sented in a restaurant. has to be amazing.
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AUDITIONING: The new Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group is auditioning new members for their forthcoming new variety show.
Reach for the stars THE new Cardenal Belluga Theatre group are in the process of auditioning singers and dancers to perform in their brand new variety show Reach for the Stars, which will be performed on September 26, 27 and 28 at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. This fabulous new show is for the whole family and will
contain lots of singing, dancing and comedy. If you enjoyed the Cardenal Belluga Theatre’s last show, Let’s Entertain You, then you won’t want to miss this show. As always, proceeds from the show will be donated to local charities in La Marina. The group is looking for men and women who can sing and dance and be prepared to re-
hearse on a Monday and Thursday in La Marina. Anyone who feels they can sing a solo number is also welcome to audition today (Thursday) at 3pm at the social centre La Marina and should bring their own music. For more details, please contact: devine linda44@yahoo.com or 966 712 089.
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AGE CONCERN Costa Blanca Sur has a vacancy for a Charity Shop Manager at their charity shop in Torrevieja, which sells donated goods comprising clothes, bric-a-brac and furniture. Hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am 2.30pm and Thursday 5pm - 7.30pm. Certain duties need to be carried out outside of normal opening hours such as stocktaking, delivery receipts and banking.
Vacancy at Age Concern The shop and backroom operations are run by volunteers under the manager’s supervision. The ideal candidate will be able to work
with and motivate others and have experience in a retail environment. English and Spanish must be spoken.
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This role carries both a contract and salary. For further information, please contact either the President or Treasurer at Age Concern Costa Blanca South on 966 786 887 between 10am and 1pm Monday to Thursday. Applicants should send their CV to the President, Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur, Calle Paganini, Urb La Siesta, 03184, Torrevieja, Alicante or email costablanca@ageconcern.org.es. Applications close at 5pm on Friday April 19.
Coffee time AGE CONCERN Costa Calida will be holding their popular monthly coffee morning on We d n e s d a y A p r i l 3 f ro m 11 a m t o 1 p m a t the Drop-In Centre situated at Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A. Everyone is welcome to pop along for a lovely morning of coffee, cakes and a catch up. For more details about the charity, please visit: http://acespana. org/.
TRIPS OUT: Torrevieja U3A members on a serious visit to the Another Planet brewery.
Something for everyone DON’T sit at home with nothing to do. Check out the Torrevieja U3A timetable of activities and join in with one of their groups or local trips. As well as the clubs and the monthly meetings, U3A always make sure they get out and about as well, like their recent visit to Torre Pacheco’s ‘Another Planet’ brewery followed
by a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. To find out more about what Torrevieja U3A has to offer, visit their website torreviejau3a.org. Alternatively go along to one of the monthly meetings, held on the last Monday of each month. A warm welcome is assured from their ‘Meet and Greet’ team.
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Air pollution health warning THE seemingly unstoppable rise of air pollution and the toxic particles present not only in the air, but also in the water and in food, means a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a leading health professional. Doctor Rafael Florenciano, Cardiologist at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja, explained the increase in polluting particles which is produced during anti-cyclonic periods, which do not allow these particles to disperse, favours the development of thrombi, causing an increase in blood pressure and the vasoconstriction of the coronary arteries responsible for
supplying blood to the heart and the brain. He said: “All these factors can be the cause of a greater number of myocardial infarctions, arrhythmias and cerebrovascular infarctions. In addition, high exposure to environmental pollution enables the quick progression of arteriosclerotic disease, which causes a greater accumulation of fat in major arteries.” The sectors of the population which could be most affected by this phenomenon would be the elderly, those who suffer from a prior cardiovascular disease, or those who present some of its risk factors, such as dia-
POLLUTION: Can cause serious health problems. betics. Doctor Florenciano recommends these patients take preventive measures or avoid exposure on days with the highest pollution levels, and that they take the medications prescribed by their specialists. Air polluting agents, such as volatile organic, molecules which react to oxygen, ozone, or simply tobacco smoke, weaken our skin barrier, and contribute to altering our skin, causing oxidising damage, and consequently premature ageing and an increase in psoriasis or acne outbreaks. ‘Sensitive and atopic skin,’ pointed out Doctor José María Ricart, Head of the Dermatology Service at Hospi-
tal Quirónsalud Valencia and Director of the Instituto Médico Ricart, “are the most vulnerable to the effects of pollution and decrease in moisture. The effects in the short and medium terms cause the appearance of different dermatological affectations, such as xerosis, eczema and scaling, since skin tends to become dry and red. “In addition, our skin is a natural barrier against external agents, a function progressively weakened, exposing it to allergic symptoms.” Environmental pollution also alters our capillary health, and its contaminating particles cause inflammatory reactions or irritations which cause
scaling and favour the appearance of dermatitis or dandruff. The dermatologist highlights the role pollution plays in the health of the whole immune system, an important factor for capillary health. “The immune system is made up of a vital network of cells and organs which protect the body from diseasecausing infections,” explained Doctor Ricart, “and its alteration may cause a type of autoimmune alopecia, the progress of which can be stopped with a treatment prescribed by a trichologist dermatologist to stimulate tissue regeneration and the growth of hair follicles.”
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tionwide.” Meanwhile, Daniel Cuervo, secretary general of the Association of Spanish Construction Promoters (APCE), says he believes 2019 will bring in 115,000 new homes, beating the roughly 95,000 built last year. He added: “As for sales, we expect 2018 figures to be maintained during 2019 (more than 500,000 transactions of
new and used homes), with the aim that the new builds will exceed 15 per cent of total sales.” In terms of investment opportunities, another property specialist, Sandra Diaz,director general of consultancy firm Gesvalt, said residential properties might prove to offer the best returns this year. She explained: “everything seems to indicate that the res-
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THERE are many steps required to buying a property in Spain and it’s always best to ensure that you know what you are doing, buying and how to go about it. Taking each step with the help of a lawyer is always advisable, particularly if you are not fluent in Spanish and you are not familiar with the ins and outs of purchasing a property in this country. Once you have signed on the dotted line, handed over the cash and paid all the taxes and fees that need to be paid, there is still one more legality that must be attended to before you can finally put your feet up and relax in your new home. And that’s registering your purchase at your nearest property registry office. It is recommended to everyone who buys a property as it could save you a lot of hassle and stress in the future if you are faced with any type of problem. Doing this is a must if you want to safeguard your purchase and especially if you ever need to prove that the house you have just bought is legally yours. Registering the purchase will act as a guaran-
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Did you register your property purchase? Registro if you are looking to take out a mortgage. This will not be possible otherwise. It is also important to ensure that you register the purchase immediately for the following reasons: • To be considered as the only and true owner of the property • Protection against the seller’s creditors • Will be legally protected in any court case if the property’s ownership is in doubt or under discussion
REGISTRATION: It is important that each buyer registers his or her property purchase with the Property Registry office as soon as possible. tee of protection if your name has been logged as the owner of so-and-so house. Although signing the title deeds or ‘escritura’ will automatically make and name you as the new owner of the property, if you don’t register this
change with the property registry office straightaway, you could find that other charges or fees, which would rank ahead of your ownership rights, could be added against the property while it still appears on the Registro list in the
name of the previous owner. In the worst-case scenario, you could end up having to sell the property you have just bought in order to repay a debt that wasn’t yours! You will also need to register your property purchase at the
For example, if two people buy the same property - unknowingly, of course, it doesn’t matter which of them purchased the property first, it is the one that registers the property first that will have priority over its ownership rights.
Top tips for buying a home abroad BUYING a home in the sun is a dream come true for many Brits, especially at this time of year when the nights are long, the wind is biting, and the rain never seems to let up. But before rushing into a decision and snapping up
what seems like a terrific bargain, consider the following advice: Find a good estate agent. Yes estate agents rarely feature in dreams, but a reputable local agent can make all the difference, especially if you’re
unfamiliar with the lay of the land. Check with locals, lawyers and architects in the area for recommendations, and always get a second opinion. Set a realistic budget. Expect hidden costs and additional taxes and fees, including fees to find out what fees you’ll pay. Nonresidents may also be expected to stump up a larger deposit than anticipated. Find a good lawyer. Recruiting a lawyer you can trust will go a long way towards your peace of mind. British consulates will typically provide a list of approved lawyers, but make sure you’re clued up on the processes regardless, two minds are better than one. Check the property. Seems simple, but people buying abroad are often swamped with time constraints and immediately blown away by the typical space and beauty homes abroad can offer. Make sure you know as much as you would were you buying a property at home.
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CHARITIES/CHURCHES LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.15 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30am. Our choir sings at our 11.15am Services and there is also a Sunday school, called Stepping Stones, on these Sun-
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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188. (95461)
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 - 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aa-costablanca.org ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric-a-brac. There is usually something there for everyone - but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 15.00 on the first Wednesday of each month
HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports anyone, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpveg abaja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com. We also have a 24-hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and nonmembers on 966 723 733 (95456) THE BAKER FOUNDATION SPIRITUALIST CENTRE. Find us on the Saturday market road opposite the Chinese Restaurant. Playa Flamenca. Different International and local mediums every Sunday and Tuesday. Sunday, divine service with clairvoyance 11 am start. Tuesday, evening of clairvoyance doors open 7 o’clock for 7.30 start. Spiritual Healing is available on Sundays after service and on Thursday mornings from 10. 30 until 12. We have a deve-
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mation see our website www.tcf-Spain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.acacostablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) meet every Wednesday and Friday 2.30pm until 5.00pm. Our new address is Casa de Cultura, Calle Francisco Ribera Perez Benijofar. Our aim is to help and support stroke survivors and their careras. With rehabilitation, speech therapy, OC therapy and a very active social group. For info please contact 654 801 260 or email strokesupportgroup@hot mail.com, website: torrevie jastrokesupport.org. We are always looking for volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support our groups and activities. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meet the 1st Monday of every month at Lounge D, Calle Holanda, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant at 6pm. For further info, contact the branch Secretary at granalacant.secretary@rbl.c ommunity CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc., and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hot mail.com (95475) INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, TORREVIEJA Calle Urbano Arregui, 23,
Torrevieja 03185, Alicante Evangelical non-denominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.00 a.m; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.00 a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta, La Zenia - Contact 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. For other church matters phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 /617 215 463 www.i c a t o r r e v i e j a .org (95476) The Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar meets at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Open Circle every Thursday at 6.30pm. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 31st March will be taken by David Darnbrough at 11.30 am. The Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, 2nd April will also be taken by David Darnbrough at 7 pm. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 7th April will be taken by Cheyanne Webb (UK Medium) at 11.30 am. www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com Telephone 626 602 904. Email is phoenix church23@gmail.com or i nfo@spiritualistcentrebenijofar.com Identification Fiscal G54713789 ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664 FREEMASONRY. Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee. Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesada@yahoo.co. uk (95477)
CLASSIFIEDS ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an exmember of the RAF to join this friendly Association, which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blan ca (238593) THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information. (253807) CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am. Everyone welcome at Turre Evangelical Church next to Muebles Nuñez just across form the vet. Tea, coffee and fellowship after every service. Transport can be arranged. Tel: 950 617 549 www.givinglight.com. HUNTINGTON’S Disease Association - Costa Blanca. We are a non profit organisation that helps and supports sufferers of Huntingtons and their families. For details visit www.hda.org.es .We have a social gathering every Friday 2 - 4 at O’Brien’s Bar in El Raso, Guardamar. As a social group, we welcome anyone with a neurological disease, such as Parkinsons, Motor Neurone and their partners and collectively we call ourselves “The Movers and Shakers”. If you would like to attend, please contact Marion Smith on 651 043 681.
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SIXTY MILLION cars are produced every year. That’s 165,000 a day, 6,875 an hour and 115 a minute.
A good year for Skoda LAST year was a good year for Skoda. In 2018 the carmaker set a new sales record for the fifth time in a row. Deliveries to customers rose by 4.4 per cent last year to 1,253,700 vehicles. The company recorded sales growth in Europe (+4.9 per cent) as well as in the growth markets of China (+4.9 per cent) and Russia (+30.7 per cent). The Kodiaq and Karoq SUV models continue to be important drivers of growth and the Skoda Octavia remains the brand’s bestseller. Wi t h 3 4 1 , 0 0 0 d e l i v e r i e s t o customers, China continues to
BIG SELLER: The Octavia RS.
b e t h e b r a n d ’s m o s t i m p o r t a n t single market. In Germany, Europe’s largest and Skoda’s seco n d l a rg e s t s i n g l e m a r k e t , t h e brand delivered 176,600 vehicles; a year-on-year increase of
1.9 per cent. Skoda delivered 93,600 vehicles in its home country of the Czech Republic. The UK (74,500 vehicles), Poland (71,100), France (32,000), Spain (27,000), Italy
(26,400) and Austria (24,900) round off Skoda’s top 10 sales markets. Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier said: “In 2018, we delivered more vehicles than ever before.
This result demonstrates that the S k o d a 2 0 2 5 S t r a t e g y i s e ff e c tive; our product campaign is unleashing its power around the world. Skoda is growing sustainably and mana g e a b l y, d e s p i t e t h e f a c t that 2018 presented numerous challenges for t h e e n t i r e i n d u s t r y, i n c l u d i n g t h e W LT P changeover. “In 2019 we will continue our product campaign with several new models such as the Scala and the Kamiq. At the same time, we are launching eMobility at Skoda this year with our first plug-in hybrid and first all-electric car; a very special moment in our company’s 124-year history.”
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VOLVO is to install in-car cameras to detect intoxicated or distracted drivers and potentially bring their vehicle to a halt. Apart from speeding, which the company aims to help combat with a top speed limit, intoxication and distraction are two other primary areas of concern for traffic safety. Together, these three areas constitute the main ‘gaps’ towards Volvo Cars’ vision of a future with zero traffic fatalities, and require a focus on human behaviour in the company’s safety work as well. For example, figures by NHTSA show that in the United States, almost 30 per cent of all traffic fatalities in vehicles in 2017 involved intoxicated drivers. Volvo Cars believes intoxication and distraction should be addressed by installing in-car cameras and other sensors which monitor the driver and allow the car to intervene if a clearly intoxicated or distracted driver does not respond to warning signals, and is risking an accident involving serious injury or death. That intervention could involve limiting the car’s speed, alerting the Volvo on Call as-
Spy in the cab
TESTED: Volvo have already installed a camera in an R&D car. sistance service and, as a final course of action, actively slowing down and safely parking the car.
“When it comes to safety, our aim is to avoid accidents altogether rather than limit the impact when an accident is im-
minent and unavoidable,” says Henrik Green, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Volvo Cars. “In this
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include a complete lack of steering input for extended periods of time, drivers who are detected to have their eyes closed or off the road for extended periods of time, as well as extreme weaving across lanes or excessively slow reaction times. A driver monitoring system as described above is an important element of allowing the car to actively make decisions in order to help avoid accidents which could result in severe injuries or death. “There are many accidents which occur as a result of intoxicated drivers,” says Trent Victor, Professor of Driver Behaviour at Volvo Cars. “Some people still believe they can drive after having had a drink, and that this will not affect their capabilities. We want to ensure people are not put in danger as a result of intoxication.” Introduction of the cameras on all Volvo models will start on the next generation of Volvo’s scalable SPA2 vehicle platform in the early 2020’s. Details on the exact amount of cameras and their positioning in the interior will follow at a later stage.
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STYLE ICON: The R 129 is 30 years old this month.
30 years on the road GERMAN carmaker Mercedes Benz’s SL R 129 celebrates 30 years on the road this month, having been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1989. The company said in media releases at the time that the car stood for the fascination of driving in ‘unknown dimensions.’ Now in 2019, Mercedes continues to count it as one of its classic models, saying this month that it combined a unique tradition with innovative technology. “As early as 1990, the sports car wins the Car
Design Award for production vehicles from the city of Turin and the Piedmont region,” Mercedes said. The design and production of the car went on right through the 1980’s, with the inception of the design coming in the mid-1970’s. Designers also pioneered the automatic roll bar for the R 129. The device was capable of erecting a preloaded spring absorber in 0.3 seconds, meaning drivers and passengers would be safe if the car overturned.
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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE market for elegant estate cars used to be dominated by prestige German manufacturers, but in recent years other marques have become established i n t h e s e c t o r, w i t h t h e latest Mazda 6 Tourer a fine example. Its beautifully-sculpted lines provide a classy visual presence, and the cabin, with l e a t h e r u p h o l s t e r y, gloss black inserts and chrome detailing creates the feeling you are driving something special. There is a wide choice of petrol and diesel engines and all models are well-equipped, with prices starting at €28,175 (£24,095). The popular engine choice is the 148hp 2.2 diesel unit which was in the model I recently tested, along with the optional seven-speed automatic gearbox. In mid-range SE-L Lux Nav+ form it costs
Mazda 6 Tourer CLASSY: Beautifully sculpted lines.
€32,848 (£28,093). Even the entry-level Mazda 6 Tourer is generously-kitted with dualzone climate control, c r u i s e c o n t r o l , s a t - n a v, front and rear parking sensors, touch-screen infotainment centre, digital radio and Bluetooth all standard. My Lux test model added extra features
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.
including leather upholstery, powered and heated front seats and a reversing camera. U n d e r w a y, t h e e n g i n e proves to be smooth, quiet and refined, with a 0100kph time of 10.6 seconds, top speed 204kph (127mph) and average fuel economy very good at 19.6kpl (55.4mpg). Emis-
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sions are 133g/km. The steering has a light responsive feel for effortless driving, though I found the suspension a little over-firm. T h e To u r e r i s s p a c i o u s front and rear and there are plenty of stowage areas for oddments. The boot is large at 522 litres, expandable to a massive 1,689 litres by folding the rear seats. And the load floor is flat, another plus-point. The two-tone cabin design is very pleasing and with large glass areas and slim pillars, helps give the cabin a light, airy ambiance. Notable rivals in the sector include estate versions of the Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb, but the M a z d a 6 To u r e r i n m y view outshines them for sheer presence. Mazda s a y s t h e To u r e r m a k e s ‘ a stylish statement.’ I think the company is being modest. I think it m a k e s a V E RY s t y l i s h statement.
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Lister-tuned and supercharged 666bhp V8 engine. In addition, the LFT-C receives the same bespoke wheels, exhaust, suspension and braking system as featured on the LFT-666. Each LFT-C will feature exclusive carbon fibre body panels, designed and manufactured by Lister in the UK. Unique Lister additions include: front bumper, front splitter, rear diffuser, rear lip spoiler, rear extended wheel arches, a new grille design, and new lightweight alloy wheels fitted with Michelin tyres. Lister has also uprated the suspension and braking system and added a bespoke exhaust system to enhance the sound of the 666bhp super-
ONLY 10: An extremely limited production run.
charged V8 engine to work perfectly with an open cockpit vehicle. Every LFT-C will be built to a bespoke customer specification, from wheel design to paint finish.
The LFT-C will be a rare sight, with production limited to just 10 examples worldwide. Pricing starts from £139,000 (€160,000). The LFT-666 coupe, which was limited to a total of 99 cars, received orders from
around the world. Delivery of customer cars commenced in January 2019, with cars heading as far afield as Canada and Australia. The entire 2019 allocation of cars is now sold, however, buyers can still place an or-
der for delivery in early 2020. Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of the Lister Motor Company said: “Launching the new LFT-C is a personal triumph, as I have always loved convertible cars, ever since my second car, an MG Midget. “While we are famous for cars like the Knobbly and the Storm, the LFT series heralds a new era for Lister and continues our historical enhancement of Jaguar drive trains, which dates back to 1957. “In 2019, we will see the launch of at least two new cars and have also just opened our new headquarters in Lancashire which will be known as the home of the new Lister. “There is lots more to come, and we look forward to sharing more news in the near future.”
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Top league bat fight gotiate a possible deal. If an agreement cannot be reached, the intellectual property office will make a decision. The two parties reporte dly ha d a logo dispute a few years ago, but both sides reached an agreement and the club s a id a t the time that that particular design of the bat w a s not going to be used. The new symbol is a modern-looking bat-shaped figure with open wings and was used in different colours during the team's centennial celebra-
BATMAN creators have lodged a complaint against Spanish football club Valencia over the squad’s use of the bat logo. DC C o m i c s f i l e d a report with the European Union’s office of intellectual property ag a i n st t h e trademark application m a d e b y the clu b f o r i t s centen n i a l l o g o arguing there was a ‘likel i h o o d o f confusion’ with some of the designs of Batman’s symbol. A statement from law firm Garrigues, which is representing Valencia, said that both parties have requested an extension of the ‘cooling off ’ period to October 30, 2020, to ne-
CREDIT: Valencia CF Facebook
tions last week. The images still appear on the team's website and mobile apps, as well as in some online videos. After DC Comics first complained of Valencia’s use of a new bat design for a line of casual clothing in 2012, the club said a bat has been incorporated into the club’s official crest since 1922, and ‘the official crest and the bat have been trademark registered worldwide and their use has not been subject to any legal challenge.’ The Bat m an char act er first appeared in a DC Comics publication in 1939, 20 years after Valencia football club was founded.
CENTENARY: The bat is at the heart of Valencia CF’s 100-year celebrations.
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Tennis match SPANISH tennis player Nicola Kuhn had to leave the court during the Miama Masters 1000 after collapsing mid-match from cramps. The Austria-born player, 19, was playing against German Mischa Zverev when he collapsed during the third set last Thursday. Physiotherapists had to be called in to help Kuhn off the court after the cramps left him paralysed for several minutes. Kuhn won the first set of the match 6-4 but lost the second 5-7. The score stood at 2-2 when the 19-year-old collapsed and the match was called off. Kuhn is currently 255 in the world occurring to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking.
CREDIT: UEFA Euro 2020 Facebook
Spain’s solid start to Euro campaign
STARTING: The Volta a Cataluña began on Monday.
PENALTY: Sergio Ramos guarantees a win for Spain. A SECOND-half penalty from defender Sergio Ramos ensured a 2-1 win for Spain over Sweden in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday. They were by no means at their best in Valencia, but they managed to kick off their Group F campaign with a victory despite Norway threatening an upset. Coach Luis Enrique opted for
an attacking line-up, with Alvaro Morata, Marco Asensio and Rodrigo all starting. And it was Rodrigo who volleyed home the opener from Jordi Alba’s cross in the 16th minute. Several other early chances were created by Jesus Navas for his teammates on his first Spain appearance since March 2014, but Rodrigo headed over and
Morata was denied by away goalkeeper Rune Jarstein. Norway levelled in the 65th minute through Bournemouth striker Joshua King, but Spain were quickly back in front after Jarstein floored Morata to concede a 71st-minute penalty, belted in by Ramos. Meanwhile, Italy beat Finland 2-0, and the Republic of Ireland managed a 1-0 defeat over Gibraltar.
And they’re off CYCLISTS from across the world have began riding in Cataluña on Monday for the start of the country’s oldest race for the sport. Riders set off from the traditional starting line of the Volta a Cataluña at Calella on Monday. The Movistar team began as the main favourite to come first. The team features the winner of the last three
races Alejandro Valverde. It also features Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana. British rider Chris Froome is one of those hoping to stop Valverde from taking first place this year. Sports media has reported Froome is using the race as a warm up for the Tour de France this summer. Colombian Egan Bernal, the winner of the Paris-Nice race, joins Frome on the Sky team.
SPORT CREDIT: Catalan Cycling Federation, via Twitter
WINNERS: The victors in the men’s races on the podium in Barcelona.
VICTORIUS: First, second and third in the women’s circuit.
Riding to victory BARCELONA hosted mountain bikers from around the world for its annual Cycling Week on Saturday which saw Jeroen van Eck and Marion
Fromberger qualify for the upcoming Eliminator World Cup. Some of the world’s leading riders took to a circuit in the Les Fonts de Montjuic park in the city. Spanish cyclist Alberto Mingorance also qualified, coming second with a few mishaps along the circuit. Dutchman Van Eck led the pack throughout the day, leaving little room for manoeuvre among other hopefuls. German Markus Klausmann sprinted to the finish, bagging himself third
place on the podium. The women’s circuit saw two of the big favourites, Cline Calazure and European champion Iryna Popova eliminated in the semi-finals. German Marion Fromberger came first, with Swede Petter Holmegard second and Norwegian champion Jacbonsen third. Short track races saw Hugo Briatta and Popova best their rivals. OM Bicis’ Aina Gonzalez came first in the women’s category of the race.
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LA LIGA has unveiled a new OTT service, LaLigaSportsTV. The service provides audiences with free coverage of major and minor Spanish sports content streamed directly to their personal devices.
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Fair play off pitch BOSSES at Manchester United will up ticket prices for away fans when they host Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg to subsidise their own supporters heading to Spain for the return. According to the Premier League club, they were allocated 4,610 tickets for the second leg and informed by Barca that the price for away fans at the Nou Camp would be €119 - reportedly the most expensive ticket to a United game outside of a final. As such, United has hiked its ticket prices for Barca fans heading for Old Trafford to the same amount. The extra cash will reportedly ensure United supporters pay just £75 (€87) for the second leg. Last month, Bayern Munich fans protested against the cost of Champions League tickets with banners during the first leg of their last-16 tie at Liverpool, with the supporters of the
TICKET PRICES: Man Utd is hiking away ticket prices to subside supporters travelling to Spain. Premier League club also backing them at Anfield. United host Barcelona at
Old Trafford on April 10 and the return leg at the Nou Camp will be played on April 16.